Obituaries
Arlene Marie Ramey
Mar 6, 2026
Arlene Marie (Thomas) Ramey, of Osakis, MN, formerly Bismarck, ND and Standing Rock, enjoyed a life much longer than expected for a Native American girl who grew up during the Great Depression. Her 94 year earthly journey was filled with joy and discovery. She lived in far-away places, met and made dear friends wherever she went, raised a family of...
Mae Marie Baldwin
Mar 4, 2026
Mae Marie Baldwin passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Knute Nelson Care Center at 90 years old. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at the Knute Nelson Chapel with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at a later date at Big Bend Lutheran Cemetery in Milan,...
Gary Lee Eiden
Mar 4, 2026
Gary Eiden, age 82, of Alexandria died on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, 2:00 - 5:00 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home with a Prayer Service at 2:00 PM. Full obituary to follow.
Deloras Elaine Ronning
Mar 2, 2026
Deloras Elaine Ronning, born to Emil & Helen (Hauer) Mrnak on July 6, 1931, in Douglas County, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Deloras exemplified the love and warmth of family throughout her life.
Growing up on the family farm four miles north of Miltona, Deloras shared many cherished moments working alongside her...
Harold Wayne Slaughter
Feb 27, 2026
Harold Wayne Slaughter, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, at Knute Nelson in Alexandria, Minnesota. Born on February 17, 1940, in Tappen, North Dakota, Harold exemplified the values of hard work, kindness, and humor throughout his life.
After graduating from Tappen High School, he proudly enlisted in the United States Army. Following...
Oliver Jerome Becker
Feb 23, 2026
Oliver Jerome Becker, affectionately known as Ollie, was born on January 5, 1930, in Effington Township, Minnesota. He left this life on February 23, 2026, leaving a legacy of work, devotion to family, and cherished friends.
Ollie dedicated much his life to a career as a driver, where he spent 28 years hauling petroleum, everything from crude oil to jet fuel....
Evangeline "Evie" Richards
Feb 23, 2026
Evangeline (Evie) Stella Richards was born on November 16, 1934, at the family home near Garfield, MN to Selmer and Ella (Monson) Holte. She was baptized and confirmed at West Moe Lutheran Church. Evie attended District 8 school near Garfield, MN, graduated in 1952 from Alexandria High School and went on to attend St. Cloud College from 1952-1954.
Evangeline was united...
William Robert Malvin
Feb 20, 2026
Bill Malvin, 99 of Alexandria, formerly of Carlos, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026. Funeral services will be held at United Methodist Church in Alexandria at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 2, 2026. A public visitation will take place on Sunday, March 1st, 2026 at Anderson Funeral Home from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, as well as one hour...
Gary Neal Thompson
Feb 15, 2026
Gary Neal Thompson, of Alexandria, passed away on February 15, 2026, just two days after celebrating his 74th birthday. A true gentle giant, Gary was characterized by his kind heart and hard-working nature, leaving an indelible mark on the land he farmed and the golf course he founded and developed.
Born on February 13,1952 in Bertha MN, Gary spent his early...
Kara Lee Kliewer
Feb 7, 2026
Kara Kliewer was born on October 16, 1972, in Mankato, Minnesota the daughter of Douglas and Theresa (Lyons) Kliewer. The family lived in Mankato until Kara was in the 8th grade and then they moved to Mason City, IA. In the early 1990’s she moved to Alexandria where she graduated from Alexandria Technical College with honors.
For several years Kara worked...
Arthur Ray Ross
Feb 5, 2026
Arthur Ross passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Bethany on the Lake at the age of 69 years old.
Arthur was known and loved by countless Target shoppers, where he proudly served as a greeter for more than 25 years. His friendly smile and kind presence left a lasting impression on all who had the pleasure of meeting him.
He...
Marlene Thordis Nelson
Feb 2, 2026
Marlene Nelson, 93 of Alexandria, passed away at her home at Grand Arbor in Alexandria on Monday, February 2, 2026. Memorial services will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Hoffman beginning at 11:00 AM, with a public visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Solem Cemetery in Kensington following a funeral...
Collin M. Nelson
Feb 1, 2026
Collin Nelson, age 46, of Alexandria, passed away on February 1st.
Collin was a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend whose heart was as big as his passions. He worked as a painter by trade, but his true love was photography—especially within the dirt track car racing community.
Family meant everything to Collin. He loved fiercely and wholeheartedly, and that love was...
Vergene Yvonne Hartfiel
Feb 1, 2026
Vergene Yvonne Hartfiel passed away on Sunday, February 1st, 2026, at St. Williams Living Center in Parkers Prairie at the age of 89. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 5th, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Megan Preston of First Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service....
Sherwin "Steve" Spiegel
Jan 29, 2026
A beautiful voice fell silent when Sherwin “Steve” Spiegel passed away peacefully on January 29. Born in St. Paul, Steve settled in Alexandria with his young family when he joined KXRA in 1963. His deep, baritone voice echoed over the radio waves for 40 years
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Joanne. He will be...
Avis Marie Fagerlund
Jan 26, 2026
Avis Fagerlund, 99 of Alexandria, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at The Galeon in Osakis. Services in Thief River Falls, Minnesota are currently pending.
Katherine Joanne Lee
Jan 24, 2026
Katherine Joanne (Skrove) Lee passed away on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, at Bethany on the Lake. She was 89 years old. A Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM on Friday, April 24th, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, at East Moe Lutheran Church in Garfield, MN...
Sarah Kaczrowski
Jan 23, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Sarah Ann Kaczrowski, following a brief and courageous journey with cancer. Sarah, age 46, was born on August 14, 1979, and entered eternal rest on January 23, 2026, at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, surrounded by the love of her family.
A...
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 will be held at Geneva Cemetery in the Spring.
Harry "Ed" Edward Colen was born on March 2, 1951, in Mankato, Minnesota to Harry and Shirley (Jensen) Colen. Ed's early years were spent in St. Louis Park and...
Denver Ray Feeken
Jan 20, 2026
In Loving Memory
5/16/1998- 1/20/2026
An Outstanding Son, Fantastic Brother, and Terrific Father; Denver Ray Feeken was born on May 16, 1998, at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, Minnesota. He was raised by his loving parents, Lance and Amy Feeken. The family lived in Alexandria for a few years, during which time he attended Head Start preschool and Kindergarten at Washington Elementary....
