Obituaries

Jay Patrick Trebelhorn

Jay Patrick Trebelhorn

Dec 20, 2025

Jay Patrick Trebelhorn, age 39, a resident of Idaho Springs, Colorado, passed away on December 20, 2025. Jay was born on April 17, 1986 in Alexandria, Minnesota to Colleen (O’Brien) and Mark Trebelhorn. He was the oldest of three children.

Jay graduated with the class of 2005 from Jefferson High School in Alexandria. Jay attended and graduated from Western State Colorado...

William "Bill" J. Riggs

William "Bill" J. Riggs

Jan 12, 2026

William "Bill" Johnson Riggs passed away on Monday, January 12th, 2026, at Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN, at the age of 87. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 PM on Friday, March 20th, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 21st, 2026, at First Congregational United Church of...

Mary Dorothy Volk

Mary Dorothy Volk

Jan 12, 2026

Mary Dorothy Volk was born on December 8, 1950, to Paul & Alice (Werth) Feist in Minot, ND. She was raised in Harvey, ND and graduated from Harvey High School in 1969. Following her high school graduation, she attended Jack’s Hairstyling College in Minot and began her career as a beautician in 1970.

Mary was united in marriage to Ken Volk...

Joshua "Josh" Scott Taylor

Joshua "Josh" Scott Taylor

Jan 10, 2026

Joshua (Josh) Scott Taylor was born on November 23, 1981, during a snowstorm in Alexandria Minnesota, the son of Vernon (Skip) Taylor Jr and Jean (Tvrdik-Taylor) Nelson. He graduated with highest honors from Jefferson High School, Alexandria in 2000 and his undergraduate education in Pittsburgh, PA. He received a BA in political science with a minor in history and a...

Laura Martha Strand

Laura Martha Strand

Jan 7, 2026

Laura Martha Strand, age 43, the daughter of Margaret and David Strand, died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.  Funeral arrangements are pending.  

Curtis Alan Bah

Curtis Alan Bah

Jan 7, 2026

Curtis Alan Bah, age 91, passed away on January 7, 2026 at Grand Arbor in Alexandria, where he has lived for several years. Curtis previously lived in Evansville, Fridley, and Farmington, Minnesota, as well as Surprise, Arizona.

Curtis “Spanky” was born on September 23, 1934 in Woodworth, North Dakota to Ole Helmer and Netta (Johnson). Spanky grew up in Evansville and...

James Warren Keckeisen

James Warren Keckeisen

Jan 5, 2026

James Warren Keckeisen passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at Autumn Cottages in Alexandria, MN. He was 93 years old.

Jim was born on February 5, 1932, in New Ulm, MN, to Edward and Margaret Keckeisen. In high school, he lettered in football at New Ulm High School, earning the nickname “Zula.” After games, the team would head to Schell’s...

Joycelyn "Joyce" Thompson

Joycelyn "Joyce" Thompson

Jan 4, 2026

Joycelyn Arlene Thompson, 91, of Alexandria, MN, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 4, 2026. Joyce was a people person. She was warm, kind, and friendly to everyone she met. She was known for her great sense of humor and wit, and she loved to laugh. Joyce deeply and unconditionally loved her family and cherished...

Audrey Ione Lerum

Audrey Ione Lerum

Jan 3, 2026

Audrey I. Lerum of Evansville, Minnesota, died on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at home at the age of 95 years old.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 11 AM at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel in Alexandria with Reverend David Gran officiating.

A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the Anderson...

Veronica M Schaffer

Veronica M Schaffer

Jan 3, 2026

Veronica Schaffer was born on January 16, 1928, in Iona, Minnesota the daughter of Raymond and Margaret (Koob) Arens. She was baptized and confirmed at Ave Maria Catholic Church in Wheaton and graduated Wheaton High School. After high school she worked at the Department Store in Wheaton as a bookkeeper.

On June 15, 1948 Veronica was united in marriage to Eugene...

Bruce Ellsworth Wicklund

Bruce Ellsworth Wicklund

Jan 3, 2026

 Bruce E. Wicklund passed away on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026, at St. Cloud Hospital at the age of 79. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 10th, 2026, at Oscar Lake Lutheran Church in Farwell, MN, with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Bruce E. Wicklund was born on Feb. 22, 1946, to Ernest Wicklund...

Vernon Eugene Wevley

Vernon Eugene Wevley

Jan 3, 2026

A dedicated public servant, proud veteran, and devoted family man, Vernon Eugene Wevley passed away on January 3, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at his Alexandria home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Known for his warmth and his belief that “strangers are friends you just haven’t met yet,” Vern lived a life defined by service, faith, and an unwavering...

Stephanie Ann Maloney

Stephanie Ann Maloney

Dec 30, 2025

Stephanie Ann Maloney was born on June 4, 1946, in Alexandria, Minnesota the daughter of Marian Maloney & Harvey Muzik. She grew up on a farm near Lowry and was raised by her aunt and uncle Olaf and Elizabeth Olson. They raised her like their own and she created many wonderful memories there with her cousins and their families. Stephanie...

Glen Carl Klimek

Glen Carl Klimek

Dec 25, 2025

Glen Carl Klimek, devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, & Friend, passed away on December 25, 2025. Born on September 5, 1957, in Alexandria, Minnesota to Carl and Helen (Thoennes) Klimek. He graduated from Jefferson Senior High School in 1975. He married the love of his life Mary Lou Trousil on June 6, 1977.

Glen was raised on a Dairy Farm and...

Kenneth C. Colgrove

Kenneth C. Colgrove

Dec 23, 2025

Kenneth C. Colgrove, age 80, of Alexandria, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, with his loving wife, Kathy, by his side after a long and courageous battle with ongoing health challenges and is now free of pain. A Funeral Service and Military Honors will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 2nd, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Home...

Rollen M. Halvorson

Rollen M. Halvorson

Dec 22, 2025

The Rev Dr Rollen Martin Halvorson was born to Albert and Elizabeth Halvorson on August 15, 1936 in Bismarck, ND. The family moved to Peoria, IL shortly after Rollen was born where he spent the rest of his formative years as a member of Salem Lutheran Church. After graduating from Manual High School in 1954 he attended St. Olaf College...

Ralph Edward Losee

Ralph Edward Losee

Dec 21, 2025

Ralph Edward Losee, a devoted husband, father, teacher, and friend, passed away on December 21, 2025, at Grand Arbor. Born on March 5, 1935, in Des Moines, Iowa, Ralph was the beloved son of Lester and Martha (Bennett) Losee and grew up in a family of five children.

Ralph's early years were marked by a steadfast commitment to education and athletics....

Kimberly Jeanne Rose

Kimberly Jeanne Rose

Dec 21, 2025

Kimberly Jeanne Rose was born on November 18, 1957, in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of William and Jeanne (Riedel) Rose. She grew up in Crystal and graduated from Totino-Grace High School. While in high school she was on the cross-country team which she loved and always reminded people that she was a CC RUNNER. She attended St. Ben’s and UMD,...

JaNaye Ebert

JaNaye Ebert

Dec 19, 2025

JaNaye Charlotte Ebert, 66 of Alexandria, was called home on Friday, December 19, 2025 peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. A public visitation will be held from 10:30AM – 12:00PM on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Minnesota, followed by a private family service.

JaNaye was born on November 11, 1959 to Walter and Cleo...

Brent H Wussow

Brent H Wussow

Dec 18, 2025

Brent H. Wussow

Brent Henry Wussow was born November 27, 1963 in Alexandria, MN to Norman and Eilene (Meyer) Wussow. Brent was called home on December 18, 2025 after a short, but hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer.

Brent was a baptized and confirmed member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Leaf Valley, MN. He farmed with his Dad and brother Stuart on the...