Obituaries

Nov 1, 2017

Keith N. Krier, age 95 of Alexandria, died on Wednesday, November 1, 2017.  Survived by his daughters: Katherine (Gary) Reagan, Nancy (Larry) Wazeter, Mary Ellen (Doug) Thompson; five grandchildren: Sally (Jesse) Reagan-Smith, Nick Reagan, Samatha Thompson, Laurel Thompson, Rachel Thompson; great granddaughter, Charlotte Smith; brother-in-law, Maurice (Mag) Weyhmiller; special niece Patricia Preller.

He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Oct 30, 2017

Roy Palmer Johansen, passed peacefully on Oct. 30, 2017 at the age of 88.  He is survived by five children: Barry (Martha) Johansen, Nancy (Brian) Wester, Karan Hillberg, Katie (Carl) Haggenson, George Johansen; grandchildren: Jake (Courtney), Erin, Heidi (Cassie), Kristen, Lauren (Jeff), Elizabeth (Trent).

He is preceded in death by his parents: Gustave & Agnes Johansen; wife,...

Oct 29, 2017

Steven James Anderson was born September 1, 1959 in Melrose, MN, the son of James and Angie (Van Heel) Anderson. He was raised in the Long Prairie and Grey Eagle area. Steven attended school in Long Prairie where he graduated from high school.

Steven continued his education at Alexandria Technical College where he earned a degree in...

Oct 28, 2017

Nona Gene (Davies) Erickson was born March 4, 1935, in Fosston, MN, the daughter of Clyde and Leila Davies.  After a short time in North Dakota, the family moved to Thief River Falls, MN.  Nona graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls in 1953.  Following her graduation, she also attended Trinity Bible College in Chicago.

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Oct 27, 2017

Myron John Brede age eighty-six of Nelson, passed away at the Douglas County Hospital, on Friday, October 27, 2017. A memorial service will be held at the Anderson Funeral Home on Friday, November 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM, with a visitation taking place one hour prior at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Geneva Cemetery.

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Oct 27, 2017

Kennard John Loveland, son of Robert and Audrey (Espeset) Loveland, was born on December 3, 1946 in Estherville, Iowa.  In 1964, Ken graduated from Kasson High School where he was an accomplished athlete in both football and track.  It is here that he also met his high school sweetheart, Sharon Erath, whom he later married on June 4, 1966....

Oct 25, 2017

Melvin M. Winter age 91 of Evansville, MN died at his home near Inspiration Peak on Wednesday, October 25, 2017.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 11 AM at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Millerville, MN.

Visitation will be for one hour prior to...

Oct 25, 2017

Violet Dyrstad age 89 of Alexandria, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at her home at Nelson Gables. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria at 3:00 PM, with a visitation taking place that day from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Vi’s cremated remains were laid to...

Oct 25, 2017

Norman Eugene Nelson age 85 of rural Eagle Bend died on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 11AM at St. Williams Catholic Church in Parkers Prairie, MN.

A Visitation will take place on Monday, October 30, 2017 from 4-7 PM...

Oct 23, 2017

Grace Marian Carlstrom was born on January 3, 1936 at the farm home, the fifth child of Frans and Rose (Sacarias) Carlstrom, in rural Douglas County.  She spent her early childhood with her family on several different farms in Urness and Moe Townships.  She was baptized at home and confirmed in the Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Church in 1948.  She...

Oct 23, 2017

Alan Michael Chalmers was born on November 24, 1980, to Philip and Sharon (Morin) Chalmers in Alexandria, Minnesota.  He graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria, the class of 1999.

He was united in marriage to Kimberly Wall on August 25, 2001, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Alexandria.  The couple continued to make their home in Alexandria...

Oct 23, 2017

Phillip Henry Kangas was born on June 9, 1930 in Lake Mary Township the son of Henry and Stella (Heikkinen) Kangas.  He grew up on a farm in Urness Township and attended Country School.

Phil was married to Nettie Eva Yoemans from 1953 to 1956. They had two children, Phillip “Skip” and Jeffery.

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Oct 21, 2017

Richard Mertens, age 80, of Hudson Township, MN, died Saturday, October 21, 2017. A funeral service will be held from 11 AM Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Grace Church in Alexandria, MN. Interment will be at a later date in the Lake Leven cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 PM Wednesday at the Anderson Funeral Home in...

Oct 19, 2017

Dorothy Trousil age 85 passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Knute Nelson. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria, on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 1:00 PM, with a visitation taking place one hour prior. Burial will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Dorothy Elizabeth Trousil...

Oct 18, 2017

Evangeline Genevieve (Nelson) Ekdahl was born on July 20, 1924, in Benson, Minnesota to Albin and Minda (Evenson) Nelson the oldest of five children.  She was confirmed at Fahlun Lutheran Church in rural Nelson.  Evangeline helped raise her younger siblings, and later started working at Garden Center.  In her early 20’s she worked at Pederson Drug Store which she...

Oct 17, 2017

Olive Leland age 93 of Alexandria, MN, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Prairie Senior Cottages.  A funeral service will take place on Monday, October 23, 2017 at 2:00 PM at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Visitation will take place two hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place at Kinkead Cemetery immediately...

Oct 13, 2017

Robert Glenn Swanson was born on March 30, 1932, in Washington D.C. to Elmer and Ida (Peterson) Swanson.  His father was a police officer in Washington D.C. and died in the line of duty when Robert was 3 months old.  Ida and the family moved back home in Nelson, MN where Robert grew up between Nelson and Alexandria.  Robert...

Oct 13, 2017

Alice Mercedes (Vadnais) Maynard was born on April 11, 1919 in Spencer Township, Ward County, North Dakota.  Alice graduated high school in Kenmare, North Dakota.

Alice was united in marriage to Warren Maynard on December 21, 1941 in Sidney, Montana.  The couple made their home in Minot, North Dakota where Alice worked as a bookkeeper at a...

Oct 12, 2017

Travis Robert Radford was born on March 6, 1988, in Alexandria, Minnesota the son of Mark and April (Hill) Radford.  The family lived in the Alexandria area until Travis was one when they moved to California.  At the age of six he moved back to Nelson and lived with his Uncle Jerry and Aunt Judy and their family.  He...

Oct 10, 2017

Phillip John Koehntop was born on January 29, 1947, in Morris, MN to Walter and Louise (Abel) Koehntop.  He grew up near Morris and was baptized at Emmanuel Lutheran Church and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cyrus.  He graduated from Cyrus High School in 1965, and then attended Moorhead State for 3 years.  Phillip served in the U.S....