Obituaries
Harry "Ed" Edward Colen
Jan 21, 2026
Harry "Ed" Edward Colen passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Woodcrest Assisted Living at the age of 74. A Graveside Service and full military honors will be held at 1:30 PM, on Monday, June 29th, 2026, at Geneva Cemetery in Alexandria, MN.
Harry "Ed" Edward Colen was born on March 2, 1951, in Mankato, Minnesota to Harry and Shirley...
Gary Allan Haley
Jun 16, 2026
Gary Allan Haley, 85, of Alexandria, passed away on June 16, 2026, at Edgewood Memory Care in Sartell, Minnesota.
Gary was born on June 13, 1941, to Eugene and Lillian Haley in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1959.
After graduation, Gary went on to join the Air Force and served 4 years. After being honorably discharged from...
Rosemary Rehovsky
Jun 14, 2026
Rosemary Rehovsky, beloved matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on July 1, 1940, she grew up in Verona, North Dakota and attended the Catholic School in Hankinson where she graduated from in 1958. Rosemary furthered her education at Valley City Business School.
She worked as a bookkeeper at several different...
Ruby Irene Jasmer
Jun 13, 2026
Ruby I. Jasmer of Alexandria, Minnesota, peacefully died on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in her home at Nelson Gables at the age of 90 years old.
Ruby Irene (Lage) Jasmer was born on December 1, 1935 to Ernest and Elsie (Sachan) Lage in Bartlett Township, near Verndale, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed in Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bartlett Township and attended...
Jola Greta Amundsen
Jun 11, 2026
Jola Greta Amundsen passed away on Thursday, June 11th, 2026, at Autumn Cottages in Alexandria, MN. She was 88 years old. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 29th, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria, MN with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Geneva Cemetery in Alexandria...
Carl Frank Shaskey-Setright
Jun 10, 2026
Carl was born on July 15, 1955 to Philip and Marguerite, (Steifvater) Setright and was the 4th of 7 children. He grew up in Rawlins, Wyoming going to school at St. Joseph's elementary and Rawlins Public schools. He and his siblings worked at the family restaurant and helped with their mother’s nursery school along with participating in church and school...
Larry Gettel
Jun 9, 2026
Larry Bernard Gettel, 59 of Osakis, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Memorial services will be held at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, MN on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 11:00AM. A public visitation will be held at Anderson Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 5:00PM-7:00PM, as well as one hour prior to services on Thursday. Burial...
Sherwin A. Carlson
Jun 7, 2026
Sherwin Andrew Carlson passed away on Sunday, June 7th, 2026, at Evansville Care Center at the age of 96. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 15th, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be held at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, at North Prairie...
Matthew "Matt" VanWatermulen
May 31, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Matthew James VanWatermulen on May 31, 2026, at the age of 43. Born on July 17, 1982, in Virginia, Minnesota, to loving parents James and Myrna (Hanson) VanWatermulen, Matt spent his early years in Eveleth before relocating to Battle Lake, where he graduated from high school. Following his passion...
Carol Rae Schlosser
May 31, 2026
Carol Rae (Severson) Schlosser passed away on Sunday, May 31st, 2026, at her home in Carlos, MN, at the age of 83. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 4th, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carlos, MN with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be later that day at Kinkead Cemetery...
Mark Scott Vanderwerf
May 29, 2026
Mark Vanderwerf, age 67, of Alexandria, died on Friday, May 29, 2026. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, 4:00 - 7:00 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church with a Parish Prayer Service at 4:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Friday, June 5, 2026, 10:00 - 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Church with a Mass of Christian Burial...
Donata Eloise Herr
May 22, 2026
Donata Eloise Herr was born on August 22, 1947, in Wadena, Minnesota the daughter of Vernon and Helen McLeod. She grew up in Wadena and graduated in 1965 from Wadena High School.
After graduation Donata married Tom Herr on October 30, 1965, in Wadena. After their marriage Tom served his country and Donata starting working at Woolworth. In October of 1972...
Pat Marie Thompson
May 22, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Nyberg Thompson, born April 20, 1936, in Kamiah, Idaho was the beloved daughter of Lester and Helen Olive. Pat lived a life deeply rooted in faith, kindness, and service to others. She peacefully entered into the arms of her Savior surrounded by the love of her family.
In 1956, Pat married the love of her life, Howard Nyberg, and...
Evelyn Marjorie Peterson
May 20, 2026
Evelyn Marjorie Peterson was born on January 13, 1924, in Evansville, Minnesota, the daughter of Ernest and Gerda (Johnson) Peterson. She was baptized on March 9, 1924, and confirmed on July 18, 1937, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Evansville.
In 1941, Evelyn and her family moved to Ottertail County. She graduated from high school in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. She continued her...
John L Kilpatrick
May 20, 2026
John L Kilpatrick
John Letham Kilpatrick passed away peacefully at home on May 20, 2026, with his wife Janet at his side. Born on July 29, 1928, in Walkerville, Ontario, Canada, John moved with his family to Detroit, Michigan in 1937. He earned a degree in fine arts from Wayne State University in 1954 and served in the US Army for...
JoAnn Erickson
May 19, 2026
JoAnn Clark Erickson was born on October 28, 1933 to Theodore and Myrtle (Lund) Clark in Alexandria, MN. She attended public school in Alexandria, graduating with the class of 1953. From there, JoAnn attended St. Cloud Teachers College at the University of MN and went on to teach in Minnesota, California, and Oregon for a total of 37 years.
In August...
Roger Leo Josephson
May 17, 2026
Roger Leo Josephson was born December 23, 1939, to Walter and Hulda Josephson in Urness Township. He passed away on May 17, 2026. Roger was a man of quiet strength, steady hands, and a generous heart. He never sought attention, but the people who knew and loved him knew they could always count on him.
At just 17 years old, with...
Marty Norman Gulbrandson
May 17, 2026
Marty Gulbrandson, 66 of Hoffman, passed away at Knute Nelson in Alexandria on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Memorial services will be held Friday, May 22, 2026 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Hoffman, Minnesota, beginning at 11:00 AM with a public visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be immediately following the memorial service at the church and will take...
Gerald Howard Covel Sr.
May 16, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Covel Sr. was born on October 22, 1946, in Alexandria, Minnesota the son of Howard and Agnes (Fraisl) Covel. He graduated from Jefferson Senior High School in 1964 and furthered his education at Alexandria Technical College and graduated in 1966. After graduation Jerry worked for World Aerospace in Minneapolis for 4 years before returning to Alexandria working at...
Margaret Helen Kirkey
May 13, 2026
Margaret Helen (Niederbaumer) Kirkey passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Bethany on the Lake. She was 86 years old. Visitation will be held from 3:00-6:00 PM on Sunday, May 17th, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 18th, 2026,...
