Obituaries

Donald Lawrence Nolting

Donald Lawrence Nolting

September 27, 2026

Donald L. Nolting, age 92, of Alexandria, died on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Church of St. Mary with Fr. Matthew Kuhn presiding. Interment will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Full military honors will be accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard, and the Veteran’s Memorial...

Elaine I. Salvog

Elaine I. Salvog

September 26, 2026

Elaine I. Salvog, age 94, of Alexandria, died on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Alomere Health.

Funeral Services are 11 a.m., on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miltona with Deacon Sharon Bridges presiding. Private interment will take place at a later date at the church cemetery. 

The visitation will begin at 4 p.m., on Thursday, October 1st and...

Diane Lois Koranda

Diane Lois Koranda

September 25, 2026

Diane L. Koranda, age 82, of Garfield, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Shalom Lutheran Church with Rev. David Fleener presiding in Alexandria. Interment will take place at Leaf River Cemetery, Wadena.

The visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church.

Diane...

Jenny Placeres Bjerketvedt

Jenny Placeres Bjerketvedt

September 23, 2026

Jenny (Placeres) Bjerketvedt, age 79, of St. Paul, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Jenny was affectionately known as “Grandma” to generations of children and families throughout her community.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in St. Paul. A visitation will take place...

Palmer O. Eidem

Palmer O. Eidem

September 15, 2026

Palmer O. Eidem, age 89, of Evansville, formerly of Minneapolis, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the Evansville Care Center.

A private family burial will take place at Sillerud Lutheran Cemetery in Balaton.

Palmer Ordean Eidem was born on March 3, 1937, to Oscar and Cecelia (Olson) Eidem in Evansville. He was raised on the family farm alongside his twin...

David J. Beyer

David J. Beyer

September 15, 2026

David James Beyer, age 84, of Alexandria, Minnesota, died on September 15, 2026, in his home.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 25, 2026, at Shalom Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Pastor David Fleener officiating. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Alexandria.

A visitation will take place from 3-5 p.m., Thursday, September 24,...

Ruth Ann Schmidt

Ruth Ann Schmidt

September 14, 2026

Ruth Ann Schmidt, age 74, of Alexandria, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 14, 2026, at her home.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, September 19, 2026, with Rev. Kathryn Rothman presiding at St. Lucas Lutheran Cemetery, Cottonwood.

Ruth Ann was born on February 7, 1952, in Minneapolis and three days later, adopted by Howard and Deloryce (Severson)...

Eleanor J. Yohnke

Eleanor J. Yohnke

September 13, 2026

Eleanor J. Yohnke, age 87, of Carlos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at her home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, September 21, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carlos with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music is provided by organist, Lynette Finnern and vocalist, Larissa Hanson. Interment will be held...

Betty Ann Wirtjes

Betty Ann Wirtjes

September 10, 2026

Betty Ann Wirtjes (Paulson), age 93, of Alexandria, formerly of Wheaton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, October 9, 2026, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Ed Borchardt officiating. Interment will take place at 2:30 p.m., Friday afternoon, at the Wildwood Cemetery in Wheaton.

Visitation will take place...

Linda P. Buhl

Linda P. Buhl

September 8, 2026

Linda P. Buhl, age 83, formerly of Parkers Prairie, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at NorBella Senior Living in Centerville.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich and vocalist,...

Jerry Dale Swarts

Jerry Dale Swarts

September 8, 2026

Jerry D. Swarts, age 80, of Battle Lake, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at his summer residence.

Services are pending.

Eva "Jane" Rose

Eva "Jane" Rose

September 2, 2026

Eva “Jane” Rose, age 85, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Alexandria Covenant Church with Rev. Trinity Opp officiating. Interment will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery, Garfield.

Visitation is one hour prior to...

Gerald "Jerry" L. Hanson

Gerald "Jerry" L. Hanson

September 1, 2026

Gerald “Jerry” L. Hanson, age 82, of Parkers Prairie, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at his brother’s home.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 11, 2026, at Elmo Lutheran Church, rural Parkers Prairie with Rev. Ben Dyrhaug officiating. Interment will be at the church cemetery. Full military honors accorded by the Parkers Prairie American...

Jo Berninghaus

Jo Berninghaus

August 27, 2026

Jo Ann Berninghaus, age 86, of Osakis, died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Galeon in Osakis.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Alexandria, with Pastor Jonathan Jahnke officiating. Interment will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.

Visitation will...

Daryl Jay Berghuis

Daryl Jay Berghuis

August 24, 2026

Daryl J. Berghuis, age 87, of Alexandria, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, August 24, 2026, at his home under the care of Moments Hospice.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Lake Community Church with Pastor Forrest Erickson presiding. Private family interment will take place at Holland Township...

Carol A. Robertson

Carol A. Robertson

August 21, 2026

Carol A. Robertson, age 87, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria under the care of Moments Hospice.

A service celebrating Carol’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Pastor Clay Ellingson officiating. Visitation is one...

Cameron E. Koester

Cameron E. Koester

August 19, 2026

Cameron E. Koester, age 38, of Brandon, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at his home.

Celebration of life services are pending at this time.

Cameron Erhard was born on July 14, 1988, to Lynn and Kathy (Landowski) Koester at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria. Cameron was always known as the “why” child. Why does “it” do this? “Why, why, why!”...

Darloween V. Wunderlich

Darloween V. Wunderlich

August 18, 2026

Darloween V. Wunderlich (née Noetzelman), age 92, formerly of Carlos, died on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, August 24, 2026, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. Terry Finnern officiating. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.

Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Sunday,...

Sherryl M. Suchy

Sherryl M. Suchy

August 17, 2026

Sherryl M. Suchy, age 70, of Parkers Prairie, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, at Long Prairie Hospital, surrounded by her devoted family.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Interment will take place at a later date.

Visitation is one...

Glen I. Lammle

Glen I. Lammle

August 13, 2026

Glen I. Lammle, age 75, of Alexandria, died suddenly on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at his home in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Julé Ballinger officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard, and the Veteran’s Memorial Honor Guard....