Obituaries
Thomas "Tom" J. Illetschko
January 27, 2026
Thomas “Tom” J. Illetschko, age 84, of Carlos, died suddenly on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at his home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River with Fr. Mark Botzet officiating. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.
Visitation will begin with a 5 p.m. prayer service,...
Thomas C. “Tom” Schofield
January 25, 2026
Thomas C. “Tom” Schofield, age 72, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Bethany on the Lake, surrounded by his family, following complications from a tragic accident at home and his courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Alexandria Covenant Church with Rev. Trinity Opp...
Ursula Tillberg Robinson
January 23, 2026
Ursula Hanneliese Tillberg Robinson (Nennstiel), age 86, was born on July 24, 1939, in Bochum, Germany.
A celebration of life service will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Royale in Little Falls.
She grew up in West Germany during and in the aftermath of World War II. As a small child, she lived through bombings, displacement, and...
Constance "Connie" A. Spiegelberg
January 22, 2026
Constance “Connie” Angela (Ciampi) Spiegelberg, age 83, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Parkers Prairie under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date in South Dakota.
Connie was born on May 24, 1942, to Angelo and Helen (Stander) Ciampi in St. Paul. She attended...
Robert “Bob” A. Chase
January 22, 2026
Robert “Bob” Arthur Chase, age 73, of Glenwood, MN died peacefully while surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at St. Cloud Hospital following complications related to ongoing health issues.
Bob was born on October 5, 1952, to Noel and Betty (Wright) Chase in Webster Groves, Missouri. He was raised there in a home grounded in faith, fun and...
Donald W. Uhde
January 15, 2026
Donald W. Uhde, age 79, of Miltona, died on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. John Martinson officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by the...
Chad M. Way
January 13, 2026
Chad M. Way, age 56, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his home following a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday January 24, 2026, at The Church in the Pines, Alexandria. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. service,...
Loraine D. Jahnke
January 10, 2026
Loraine D. Jahnke, age 89, of Parkers Prairie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at St. William’s Living Center under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church, North Effington Township with Rev. Dennis Angland officiating. Music is provided by organist, Gloria Hollatz...
Dennis J. Zenner
January 7, 2026
Dennis J. Zenner, age 80, of Lowry, died unexpectedly from complications following surgery, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at St. John Nepomuk Church, rural Lowry with Fr. Joe Vandeberg officiating. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.
A visitation...
Bonnie Hartman Salto
January 5, 2026
Bonnie G. Salto, age 80, of Alexandria, died on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Alomere Health.
A private family service will be held.
Bonnie Gay (Hartman)Salto was born on October 28, 1945, to Francis Cyril and Ruth Elaine (Jensen) Hartman in Slayton. The family moved to Alexandria in 1951, where Bonnie attended school and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1964. Following...
Ray M. Beilke
January 4, 2026
Ray M. Beilke, age 94, of Carlos, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at St. Williams Living Center in Parkers Prairie.
A memorial gathering will be held from 1–3 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria, concluding with military honors accorded by the Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. Inurnment will...
Michael D. Doble
January 4, 2026
Michael “Mike” "Spanky" Dean Doble, age 53, of Parkers Prairie, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.
A prayer service will be held at 4 p.m., followed by visitation until 8 p.m., on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Vogrin Hall, St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie....
James Anthony Ottinger
December 30, 2025
James A. Ottinger, age 54 of Garfield, died unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Interment will take place at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Redwood Falls.
James was born on August 19, 1971, to Paul and Marcella (Nieves) Ottinger in Sterling, Illinois. James grew up in Dixon and graduated from Franklin Grove High School in 1989. He enlisted in...
Brian Jeffrey Ruhl
December 30, 2025
Brian J. Ruhl, age 52, died unexpectedly, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota.
A celebration of his life will be held at 12 noon, on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.
The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of sharing at noon.
Brian was born on February 19,...
Gage S. Riesselman
December 24, 2025
Gage S. Riesselman, age 29, of Alexandria, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at his home.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Gage Scott Riesselman was born January 8, 1996, in Alexandria to Scott and Roxanne (Iverson) Riesselman. He proudly shared his birthday with his great-grandfather, Cliff. Gage was raised in Alexandria alongside his younger...
Ann Pulscher
December 17, 2025
Gloria “Ann” Pulscher of Alexandria, went to meet the Lord and sing in His heavenly choir on December 17, 2025 at the age of 87.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 29, 2025, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Angie Larson officiating. The family of Gloria requests the honor of your presence at a...
Roy C. Roers
December 16, 2025
Roy C. Roers, age 68, of Alexandria, died after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria, with Fr. Matthew Kuhn presiding. Interment will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
A visitation...
Charles "Chuck" Stein
December 16, 2025
Charles “Chuck” E. Stein, age 79, of Villard, died on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, surrounded by his family at home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 22, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glenwood. Full military honors accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard and the Glenwood American Legion Post #187. Private family interment will...
Janice "Jan" C. Hammer
December 13, 2025
Janice “Jan” C. Hammer, age 85, of Alexandria, died on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Grand Arbor.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 22, 2025, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Pastor Julé Ballinger officiating. Music is provided by pianist, Randy Morken. Interment will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Alexandria.
Visitation will begin at 3 p.m....
Judith Ann Schjei
December 9, 2025
Judith “Judy” A. Schjei, age 85, of Monticello, formerly of Alexandria, died on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at her home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Church of St. Mary in Alexandria with Father Dan Ruprecht officiating. Entombment will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery Columbarium.
Visitation is one hour prior...
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