Obituaries

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...

Shaylee P. Anderson

Shaylee P. Anderson

June 2, 2024

Shaylee P. Anderson, age 30, of Hoffman, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at her home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 10, 2024, at Vie Church in Alexandria with Pastor Patrick Herzog, Sr. officiating. Music is provided by the Vie Worship Team. Interment will take place at Reno Mission Cemetery, rural Lowry.

Visitation is 5-8...

Maxine J. Current

Maxine J. Current

May 28, 2024

Maxine Current, age 93, of Alexandria, was called to her heavenly home Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Knute Nelson Care Center in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Matthew Lorenz officiating. Music is provided by organist, Lynette Finnern and soloist, Gary Current. Interment is at...

Isaac M. Carlson

Isaac M. Carlson

May 25, 2024

Isaac Carlson, age 33, of St. Cloud formerly of New London-Spicer, a loving and caring person known for his witty humor and optimism, passed away on the evening of Saturday, May 25, 2024, after an automotive accident near Glenwood. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Living Word Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev....

Mark Hoium

Mark Hoium

May 18, 2024

Mark Hoium, age 69, of Parkers Prairie, formerly of Villard, died peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

A celebration of life gathering will be held from 4-7 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2024, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Parkers Prairie.

Mark was born on January 24, 1955, to George and Fay (Zarbok) Hoium in Glenwood. He grew...

John A. Kamphake

John A. Kamphake

May 13, 2024

John A. Kamphake, age 67, of Parkers Prairie, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 20, 2024, at St. William’s Catholic Church in Parkers Prairie with Fr. Jeremy Theis officiating. Music is provided...

Kyle L. Olson

Kyle L. Olson

May 7, 2024

Kyle L. Olson, age 28, of Parkers Prairie, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, due to injuries sustained in a farming accident.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. Ben Dyrhaug officiating. Private family interment will take place at the Swedish Lutheran Cemetery, Parkers Prairie.

Visitation will be...

Merle D. Harth

Merle D. Harth

May 4, 2024

Merle D. Harth, age 85, of Osakis, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Osakis Lutheran Church in Osakis with Rev. Dr. Jill Sanders officiating. Interment will take place at West Evergreen Cemetery, Osakis....

Millie M. Wolf

Millie M. Wolf

May 2, 2024

Mildred “Millie” M. Wolf, age 100, of Parkers Prairie, formerly of Wadena, died on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Deer Creek with Rev. Donald Wagner officiating.  Music is provided by organist, Marcus Lueders. Interment will take...

Marge B. Geris

Marge B. Geris

April 24, 2024

Marjorie “Marge” B. Geris, age 90, of Alexandria, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, under the care of hospice at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria.

Family services will be held. Interment will take place at Kinkead Cemetery, Alexandria.

Daniel "Danny" J. Denny

Daniel "Danny" J. Denny

April 21, 2024

Daniel “Danny” Joe Denny, age 62, of Carlos, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at CentraCare Health in Long Prairie.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Monday, April 29, 2024, at the Grace Christian Church in Parkers Prairie with Pastor Isaiah Schneider officiating. Interment will be held at the Hewitt Cemetery in Hewitt at a later date.

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