Obituaries

George W. Davis

George W. Davis

January 14, 2025

George W. Davis, age 87, of St. Cloud, formerly of Millerville, after years of practice, went to eternal rest on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Talamore Senior Living in St. Cloud.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2025, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Millerville with Fr. Jeremy Theis officiating....

Nancy M. Hardy

Nancy M. Hardy

January 12, 2025

Nancy M. Hardy, age 88, of Alexandria, died surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at her home under the care of Vivie Hospice.

 A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Interment will take place at Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria.

 Visitation is 5-7 p.m., Friday, January 17th,...

Corine A. Thoennes

Corine A. Thoennes

January 7, 2025

Corine Thoennes, age 93, of Millerville, died on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by family under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., Friday, January 10, 2025, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors in Millerville with Fr. Jeremy Theis officiating. Music is provided by organist, Paul Malecha and the Voices of...

John "Jocko" T. Speirs

John "Jocko" T. Speirs

December 23, 2024

John “Jocko” T. Speirs, age 91, of Cottage Grove, formerly of Alexandria and South St. Paul, died on Monday, December 23, 2024, at United Hospital in St. Paul.

Private family services will be held with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery, South St. Paul. Full military honors will be accorded.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jesse Speirs; wife,...

Jeffrey "Jeff" M. Hvezda

Jeffrey "Jeff" M. Hvezda

December 21, 2024

Jeff M. Hvezda, age 61, of Alexandria, died at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 30, 2024, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. PJ Malin officiating. Interment will be held at Lake Mary Cemetery, Lake Mary Township.

The visitation is 4-7 p.m., Sunday, December 29th,...

Russell John Koep

Russell John Koep

December 2, 2024

Russell John Koep, age 77, of Alexandria, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 2, 2024.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Urbank with Fr. Jeremy Theis presiding. Internment will take place at St. William’s Catholic Cemetery, Parkers Prairie.

Visitation will begin with a 4 p.m. prayer service and will conclude...

Margaret A. Hedlund

Margaret A. Hedlund

November 27, 2024

Margaret “Marge” A. Hedlund, age 71, of Garfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Hans Dahl officiating. Music is provided by Nolan Weisz. Interment will take place at Glenwood Lutheran...

Verlie Virginia Blank

Verlie Virginia Blank

November 22, 2024

Verlie Virginia Blank age 87 a cherished wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at St Williams Living Center in Parkers Prairie under the care of Hospice of Douglas County. 

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Lind Funeral Home in Alexandria with Deacon Sharon Bridges presiding. The interment...

Steven Ken Senst

Steven Ken Senst

November 20, 2024

Steven K. Senst, age 73, of Alexandria, died on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at St. Cloud Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11a.m., on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Church of St. Mary in Alexandria with Fr. Dan Ruprecht presiding. Music is provided by cantor, Erin Takle, accompanied by Jody Koubsky. Full military honors will be accorded by the Minnesota Honor...

Leonard "Lenny" M. Suchy

Leonard "Lenny" M. Suchy

November 19, 2024

Leonard M. “Lenny” Suchy, age 86, of Alexandria, died on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at St. Cloud Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Full military honors will be accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard, American Legion Post #87, Veteran of Foreign Wars Post #936, Vietnam Veterans...

Vivian R. Rindelaub

Vivian R. Rindelaub

November 18, 2024

Vivian (Rudolf) Rindelaub, age 89 5/6 years, of Alexandria, formerly of Waseca, Marcell, and Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at her home. 

A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until the time of the 3 p.m. service on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at First Lutheran Church, with Rev. Megan Preston presiding, 1655 18th Ave E, Alexandria,...

Jonathan H. Kuhn

Jonathan H. Kuhn

November 16, 2024

)Jonathan Howard Kuhn, 53, passed away at home suddenly on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 16, 2025, at Seven Dolors Church in Millerville. John will be interred in our ancestors’ cemetery near his cousin, Teddy Wagner.

John was the child of Howard and Gladys Kuhn, born on May 23, 1971, in...

Renee E. Tomford

Renee E. Tomford

November 15, 2024

Renee E. Tomford, age 56, of Urbank, died unexpectedly on Friday, November 15, 2024, at St. Cloud Hospital.

A visitation will begin at 5 p.m. and conclude with a prayer service at 7 p.m., on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.

Renee Elizabeth was born on October 16, 1968, the youngest of three, to Edmond “Eddie” and...

Arlyne E. Zarbok

Arlyne E. Zarbok

November 13, 2024

Arlyne E. Zarbok, age 90, of Alexandria, died on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in her home at Grand Arbor.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2024, at East Moe Church in Garfield with Chaplain Michael Peterson officiating. Music is provided by Kim Byrne. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.

Visitation is one hour prior...

Ella Steidl

Ella Steidl

November 12, 2024

Ella J. H. Steidl, age 85, of Parkers Prairie, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Knute Nelson Care Center in Alexandria, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at St. William’s Catholic Church in Parkers Prairie, with Fr. Jeremy Theis officiating. Music will be provided by Kim Byrne....

Gary F. Pfeffer

Gary F. Pfeffer

November 7, 2024

Gary F. Pfeffer, age 84, of Parkers Prairie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 22, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Urbank with Fr. Jeremy Theis officiating. Music is provided by the church choir. Interment will be held...

Karl Dean Kehrberg

Karl Dean Kehrberg

November 7, 2024

Karl D. Kehrberg, age 70, beloved husband, father, papaw, grandpa, and friend, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at his home in Miltona, Minnesota, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. 

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Leaf Valley with Rev. Scott Brown presiding. Interment will...

Marlys I. Hardekopf

Marlys I. Hardekopf

November 2, 2024

Marlys I. Hardekopf, age 84, of Parkers Prairie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at St. William’s Living Center.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich and soloist, Lilly Gulbrandson. Interment is at the...

Sarah Louise Olson

Sarah Louise Olson

October 25, 2024

Sarah L. Olson, age 43, of Garfield, died surrounded by family and friends, on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Knute Nelson Hospice in Alexandria.

 A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 8, 2024, at Alexandria Covenant Church in Alexandria with Rev. Dave Mergens presiding. Private family interment will take place at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls.

The...

Chad A. Iverson

Chad A. Iverson

October 24, 2024

Chad A. Iverson, age 46, of Alexandria, died surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Cloud.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.

Visitation is one hour prior to the service.

Chad Allan was born on August 28, 1978, in Alexandria...