Obituaries

Grant M. Gault

Grant M. Gault

December 27, 2021

Grant M. Gault, age 65, of Alexandria, died on Monday, December 27, 2021, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, December 31, 2021, at New Life Christian Church in Alexandria with Pastor John Taplin officiating. Grant’s service will be livestreamed on his obituary page on the funeral home website. Interment will be held at...

Judith Beth Ross

Judith Beth Ross

December 27, 2021

Judith B. Ross, age 66, of Forada, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 27, 2021, at her home.

A gathering to celebrate Judy's life will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 5-8 pm at the Nassau Town Hall in Nassau, MN and Friday, May 6, 2022, from 5-8 PM at the Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. 

Judy was...

Bryan R. Schmidt

Bryan R. Schmidt

December 19, 2021

Bryan R. Schmidt, age 41, of Parkers Prairie, died of COVID-19 complications on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota.

Mass of Christian Burial for Bryan’s cremated remains will be at 11 a.m., Friday, June 3, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Urbank with Fr. Peter VanderWeyst and Fr. Jeff Ethen concelebrating.

There will...

Leonard "Len" A. Schreiber

Leonard "Len" A. Schreiber

December 19, 2021

Leonard A. Schreiber, age 92, of Alexandria, peacefully entered heaven on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. James Walburg officiating. Full military honors accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard, American Legion Post #87, Veteran of...

John  J. Holm

John J. Holm

December 16, 2021

John J. Holm, age 47, of Farwell, died of a massive stroke on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at St. Cloud Hospital.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Celebrant Peter Lind officiating. Interment is at Oscar Lake Church Cemetery, Farwell.

Visitation is 4-7 p.m.,...

Beatrice "Bea" Swenson

Beatrice "Bea" Swenson

December 4, 2021

Beatrice “Bea” A. Swenson, age 91, of Alexandria, died on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 11, 2021, at United Methodist Church in Alexandria with Rev. Jim Gaugan officiating. Music is provided by Gale Maxwell. Bea's service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on...

Luther "Lu"  B. Westad

Luther "Lu" B. Westad

December 2, 2021

Luther B. “Lu” Westad, age 64, of Parkers Prairie died on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at St. Cloud Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Rachel Stout officiating. Music is provided by organist, Julie Lindgren. Lu’s service will be livestreamed - to view the...

Arlene K.  Oelrich

Arlene K. Oelrich

November 23, 2021

Arlene K. Oelrich, age 77, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

A celebration of Arlene’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, November 29, 2021, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Gregg Donnelly officiating. Masks are requested. Arlene’s service will be livestreamed...

Colleen M. Milostan

Colleen M. Milostan

November 19, 2021

Colleen M. Milostan, age 83, of Alexandria, formerly of Champlin, died on Friday, November 19, 2021, at Alex Assisted Living in Alexandria.

A graveside service will be held at a later date at Sunrise Memorial Park in Duluth.

Colleen May was born on August 14, 1938, to Martin and Hortense “Polly” (Burt) Pahl in Minneapolis. She was baptized and confirmed...

Brenda Kaye (Enberg) Davis

Brenda Kaye (Enberg) Davis

November 19, 2021

Brenda K. (Enberg) Davis, age 70, of Alexandria, formerly of Miltona, died on Friday, November 19, 2021, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria.

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Apostolic Lutheran Cemetery near Holmes City.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Orin and Tina (Elkie) Enberg; and two sisters,...

Ronald Edward Pachan

Ronald Edward Pachan

November 14, 2021

Ronald E. Pachan, age 62, of Alexandria, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 14, 2021, in his home.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m, Friday, November 19, 2021, at St. John Nepomuk Church in rural Lowry with the Rev. Fr. Joseph Vandeberg officiating. Private interment will take place at the church cemetery at a later date.

Visitation will be from...

Patrick "Pat" A. Lage

Patrick "Pat" A. Lage

November 14, 2021

Patrick “Pat” A. Lage, age 64, of Eagle Bend, died on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, November 19, 2021, at the Parkers Prairie Cemetery with Rev. Scott Hoecker officiating. Full military honors accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard and the Parkers Prairie American Legion Post #219.

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Gene "Brad" Smith & Sheila Smith

Gene "Brad" Smith & Sheila Smith

November 12, 2021

Gene “Brad” Smith, age 58, of Parkers Prairie, passed away on November 8, 2021.

Sheila Smith, age 50, of Parkers Prairie, passed away on November 12, 2021.

A joint memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Scott Hoecker officiating.

Visitation is one hour prior to the service.

Gene...

Daniel Jon Cigelske

Daniel Jon Cigelske

November 11, 2021

Daniel J. Cigelske, age 63, of Parkers Prairie, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at his home.

A private graveside service will be held at Parkers Prairie Cemetery.

Daniel Jon was born on April 6, 1958, to Junior and Helen (Birr) Cigelske in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He was baptized in St. Cloud and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers...

Karen M. Erickson

Karen M. Erickson

November 8, 2021

Karen M. Erickson, age 79, of Columbus, Georgia, formerly of Alexandria, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, December 3, 2021, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Jesse Carson officiating. Private family interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery....

Verle R. Hammer

Verle R. Hammer

November 2, 2021

Verle R. Hammer, age 87, of Alexandria, died on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, November 8, 2021, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Pastor Judy Holmen officiating. Music is provided by pianist, Randy Morken. Interment will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Alexandria.

Visitation is from...

Pastor Jeremy M. Schneider

Pastor Jeremy M. Schneider

October 31, 2021

Pastor Jeremy M. Schneider, age 46, of Parkers Prairie, died surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at home.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Grace Christian Church in Parkers Prairie with Pastor John Taplin and Pastor Isaac Karow officiating. Music is provided by Eric and Karen Amundson and...

Thomas "Tom" E. Thoennes

Thomas "Tom" E. Thoennes

October 24, 2021

Thomas “Tom” E. Thoennes, age 69, of Ottertail, died on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Ecumen -Emmanuel Cottage in Detroit Lakes.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Thomas Edward Thoennes was born on June 11, 1952, the son of Edward and Ruth Ann (Klein) Thoennes.

Thomas was united in marriage to Jacqueline (Massa) on July 3,...

Evelyn  G.  Jahnke

Evelyn G. Jahnke

October 24, 2021

Evelyn G. Jahnke, age 97, of Parkers Prairie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at St. William’s Living Center surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Monday, November 8, 2021, at Zion Lutheran Church, North Effington with Rev. Dennis Angland officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Gloria Hollatz and soloist, Greg Watcher. Interment...

Geralene "Geri" Buck

Geralene "Geri" Buck

October 9, 2021

Geralene “Geri” V. Buck, age 81, of Alexandria, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the Galeon Senior Living in Osakis.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 16, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria with Father Matthew Kuhn officiating. Inurnment is...