Obituaries
Kenneth "Ken" V. Gutknecht, Jr.
April 11, 2023
Kenneth V. Gutknecht Jr., age 73, of Alexandria, formerly of Bemidji, died after a courageous battle with cancer Tuesday, April 11, 2023, surrounded by family at his home at Arabella Manor.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Larry Gutknecht and Dan Bennett presiding....
Clara P. Schmitz
April 9, 2023
Clara P. Schmitz, age 84, of Wheaton, died on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, April 14, 2023, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Fr. Jeff Ethen officiating. Music is provided by Gary Gylsen. Interment will take place at a later date...
Christie C. Lund
April 8, 2023
Christie C. Lund, age 54 of Esko, died peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2023, surrounded by her family at home under the care of Hospice.
A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, April 21, 2023, at The Junction (Buffalo House) in Duluth with a reception to follow.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the time...
Holly Mae Danielson
April 6, 2023
Holly M. Danielson, age 57, of Alexandria died on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Alomere Health.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, April 10, 2023, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Dave Mergens officiating.
Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service.
Holly Mae was born on November...
Robert "Bob" C. Swenson
April 5, 2023
Robert “Bob” Clarence Swenson, age 92, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Knute Nelson Grand Arbor in Alexandria.
Bob was born in Minneapolis on June 2, 1930. He and his loving wife, Beatrice “Bea” met in high school and were married June 9, 1951. The couple raised their family on the shore of Lake Le Homme Dieu at Alexandria. In...
Mark W. Jennissen
March 17, 2023
Mark William Jennissen, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 17, 2023 at the age of 63 years, 4 months, 16 days.
Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Church of St. Mary in Alexandria with Fr. Matthew Kuhn officiating.
Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. and conclude with...
Dorothy C. Pederson
March 15, 2023
Dorothy Clara was born to Charles and Clara (Roth) Schuneman on September 28, 1934, in Belle River. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church (now known as Trinity Lutheran Church) in Carlos. Dorothy attended District #62, through the 8th grade and graduated from Central High School in Alexandria in 1952. She was united in marriage to Robert Pederson...
LouAnn D. Anderson
March 8, 2023
LouAnn D. Anderson, age 94, of Parkers Prairie, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 11, 2023, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kathryn Rothman officiating. Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich...
Daryl Lee Scholten
March 4, 2023
Daryl Lee Scholten, age 78, of Longville, formerly of Marshall, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Knute Nelson in Alexandria following a long battle with heart disease.
Daryl was born on December 5, 1944, to William and Lucy (Achterhoff) Scholten in Pipestone and was raised in rural Edgerton where he attended school. He married...
Robert Theodore Bentz, Jr.
March 2, 2023
Robert Theodore was born on August 26, 1929, to Robert and Esther (Holmquist) Bentz, Sr., in Devils Lake, North Dakota. He attended District #33 Country School in Todd County, Minnesota for three years until his family moved to Browerville where Robert finished elementary school. In 1942, the family moved to Los Angeles, California where they lived for three years. They...
Teresa L. Blake
February 28, 2023
Teresa L. Blake, age 50, of Parkers Prairie, died suddenly on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at St. Cloud Hospital.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 6, 2023, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich and vocalists, Kelly Runkle and Jeff Roste.
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Jackie Lee Noetzelman
February 28, 2023
Jackie Lee (Payne) Noetzelman, age 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Alomere Health in Alexandria having battled Alzheimer’s for many years.
She was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother and friend and an active member in the Alexandria community. Jackie was born on May 24, 1965, in Starbuck,...
Mary A. Kruse
February 20, 2023
Mary A. Kruse, age 100, of Alexandria passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home in Glenwood Estates.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Jerry Lanes officiating. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Alexandria.
A visitation will...
LeRoy Michael Shea
February 19, 2023
LeRoy M. Shea, age 71, of Evansville died unexpectedly of natural causes at his daughter’s home in Perham on Sunday, February 19, 2023.
Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., Monday, February 27, 2023, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Brandon with Fr. Peter VanderWeyst officiating. Music is provided by Sara Severson and Tim Studer. Interment will take place at...
Curtis "Curt" L. Huelsnitz
February 18, 2023
Curtis "Curt" L. Huelsnitz, age 63, of Elk River, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 25, 2023, at St. Williams Catholic Church in Parkers Prairie with Fr. Peter VanderWeyst officiating. Interment will be held at the church cemetery.
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Marvin Merle Martinson
February 14, 2023
Marvin Merle Martinson died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on February 14, 2023, at age 85 after being diagnosed last year with bone marrow cancer and congestive heart failure.
An eternal optimist who loved people and the adventures of life, Marvin embraced his roles as husband, father, grandpa, business owner and community leader with enthusiasm.
Marvin...
Benjamin "Ben" M. Klimek
February 13, 2023
Benjamin “Ben” M. Klimek, age 88, of Eagle Bend, died on Monday, February 13, 2023, at Mission Nursing Home in Plymouth.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, February 24, 2023, at St. Williams Catholic Church in Parkers Prairie with Fr. Peter VanderWeyst officiating. Interment will be held at the church cemetery.
Visitation is one hour...
Eleanor Louise Martin
February 8, 2023
Eleanor L. Martin, age 96, of Alexandria, died on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Glacial Trails Memory Care Unit in Starbuck.
Funeral services are 1 p.m., Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.
Visitation is one hour prior to the service.
Graveside services are 1 p.m., Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Bagley City Cemetery, Bagley.
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Curtis Dean Funkhouser
February 7, 2023
Curtis D. Funkhouser, age 81, of Alexandria died on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at his home, surrounded by family.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Jerry Lanes officiating. Private family interment will take place at Big Bend Lutheran Cemetery.
A gathering of friends...
James "Jim" N. Mootz
February 3, 2023
James “Jim” N. Mootz, age 89, of Alexandria, died peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, February 17, 2023, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Fr. Peter VanderWeyst officiating. Interment will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Alexandria.
Visitation is one...
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