Obituaries

Clarence J. Wolters

Clarence J. Wolters

August 11, 2024

Clarence J. Wolters, age 85, of Alexandria, formerly of Belle River Township, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, August 16, 2024, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River with Fr. Dan Ruprecht officiating. Interment will be held at the church cemetery.

Visitation...

Alfred "Al" A. Sonju

Alfred "Al" A. Sonju

August 4, 2024

Alfred A. “Al” Sonju, age 71, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2024, surrounded by family at his daughter’s home in Parkers Prairie.

A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Beginning at 4 p.m., full military honors will be accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard,...

Donovon D. Oberg

Donovon D. Oberg

July 25, 2024

Donovon D. Oberg, age 89, of Alexandria, formerly of Spruce Hill Township, died on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Knute Nelson.

 Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Eric Johnson officiating. The service will be live streamed on the funeral home website. Graveside services will be...

Pearl C. Nelson

Pearl C. Nelson

July 24, 2024

 Pearl Crystal (Hink) Nelson age 96, of Maple Grove, formerly of Parkers Prairie, died at Hilltop Care Center in Watkins on July 24, 2024. 

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich and vocalist, Rev. Ben Dyrhaug. Visitation...

Rhonda M. Thoennes

Rhonda M. Thoennes

July 22, 2024

Rhonda M. Thoennes, age 65, of Brandon, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 22, 2024, at her home.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria, with Fr. Jeff Ethen officiating.

A visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m., prior to the service at the funeral home.

Rhonda...

Milanka Neisen

Milanka Neisen

July 19, 2024

Milanka Neisen, age 72, of Glenwood, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at home surrounded by her loved ones.

 A celebration of life gathering will begin at 2pm concluding with a time of sharing at 4 p.m., on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.

 Milanka Ivanovic’ Neisen was born on January 18, 1952, in Falia, Germany....

Terry "TC" R. Cox

Terry "TC" R. Cox

July 14, 2024

Terry “TC” R. Cox, age 66, of Grove Lake, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood.

 A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Music is provided by pianist, Randy Morken and vocalist, Brian Chilan.

Visitation is 5-7 p.m., Monday, July 22, 2024,...

Marilyn Zelma Erickson

Marilyn Zelma Erickson

July 12, 2024

Marilyn Z. Erickson, age 87, of Alexandria, died on Friday, July 12, 2024, surrounded by her family at home under the care of Douglas County Hospice.

 A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Alexandria Covenant Church in Alexandria with Rev. Trinity Opp and Rev. Gregg Donnelly presiding. Music will be provided Karen Hurlbut...

Kenneth L. Nelson

Kenneth L. Nelson

July 6, 2024

Kenneth L. “Ken” Nelson, age 77, of Alexandria, died on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Knute Nelson Care Center in Alexandria.

The visitation will take place from 4-6 p.m., Sunday, July 21, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, July...

Deloris Ann Venekamp

Deloris Ann Venekamp

July 6, 2024

Deloris Ann Venekamp, age 92, of Alexandria, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Edgewood Vista. 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Kali Christensen officiating. Private family interment will take place at Fort Ripley Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at...

Marcia Jane Olerud

Marcia Jane Olerud

July 4, 2024

Marcia J. Olerud, age 69, of Alexandria, died on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at her home, surrounded by family, under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice.

Celebration of Life Service is 11 a.m., Friday, July 19, 2024, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Deacon Nathaniel Daubner presiding. Private family interment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Harwood, North...

Marlys "Molly" Schultz

Marlys "Molly" Schultz

July 1, 2024

Marlys “Molly” “Magda” Schultz, age 76, of Parkers Prairie, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2024, at her home under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich and vocalists,...

Ernest "Ernie" G. Hart

Ernest "Ernie" G. Hart

June 29, 2024

Ernest G. “Ernie” Hart, age 85, of Parkers Prairie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at his home following a short illness.

Funeral services are 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Esther Lutheran Church in Eastern Township, rural Parkers Prairie with Rev. Stephen Streed officiating. Music is provided by Marcia Guenther. Interment will take place at the church...

Marvey Arne Mayer

Marvey Arne Mayer

June 29, 2024

Marvey A. Mayer, age 81, of Miltona, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at his home. 

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Miltona with Chaplain Paul Hohncke officiating. Music is provided by organist, Deb Joachim. Interment is at the church cemetery. Full...

Eric J. Tillmann

Eric J. Tillmann

June 28, 2024

Eric Jon Tillmann, age 58, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully at his mother’s home on Friday, June 28, 2024, under the care of Hospice of Douglas County and surrounded by family. He will be greatly missed, that is for sure. 

 There will be a visitation from 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.

 Eric...

Kristi "Kris" L. (Mamer) Ruckheim

Kristi "Kris" L. (Mamer) Ruckheim

June 19, 2024

Kristi “Kris” L. (Mamer) Ruckheim, age 53, of Parkers Prairie, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at her home. 

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 28, 2024, at St. James Lutheran Church in South Effington Township, Parkers Prairie with Rev. Scott Brown officiating. Music is provided by organist, Vickie Schauland. Private family interment will be...

Lee A. Eisenbraun

Lee A. Eisenbraun

June 15, 2024

Lee A. Eisenbraun, age 64, of Yuma, Arizona, formerly Clarissa, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Alomere Health in Alexandria. 

Marvin and Jean Eisenbraun welcomed their fifth child, a handsome, brown-eyed boy, on January 27th,1960. Lee was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Clarissa MN and graduated from Clarissa High School in 1979. He was married...

Irene C. Newberg-Appelget

Irene C. Newberg-Appelget

June 12, 2024

Irene C. Newberg-Appelget, age 73, of Parkers Prairie, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, surrounded by her family at home under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. 

Visitation is 4-6 p.m., Friday, June 21, at Lind Family...

Erling M. Berger

Erling M. Berger

June 10, 2024

Erling M. Berger, age 94, of Alexandria, died on Monday, June 10, 2024, at his home under the care of hospice.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Living Word Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Jesse Carson officiating. Music is provided by pianist, Sandi Domine. Full military honors will be accorded by the...

Ward W. Farka

Ward W. Farka

June 2, 2024

Ward W. Farka, age 98, of Alexandria, died on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Alexandria Covenant Church with Rev. Gregg Donnelly officiating. Music is provided by pianist, Naomi Sands and vocalist, Katie Farka. Full military honors accorded by...