Obituaries
Dennis J. Zenner
January 7, 2026
Dennis J. Zenner, age 80, of Lowry, died unexpectedly from complications following surgery, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at St. John Nepomuk Church, rural Lowry with Fr. Joe Vandeberg officiating. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.
A visitation...
Bonnie Hartman Salto
January 5, 2026
Bonnie G. Salto, age 80, of Alexandria, died on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Alomere Health.
A private family service will be held.
Bonnie Gay (Hartman)Salto was born on October 28, 1945, to Francis Cyril and Ruth Elaine (Jensen) Hartman in Slayton. The family moved to Alexandria in 1951, where Bonnie attended school and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1964. Following...
Ray M. Beilke
January 4, 2026
Ray M. Beilke, age 94, of Carlos, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at St. Williams Living Center in Parkers Prairie.
A memorial gathering will be held from 1–3 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria, concluding with military honors accorded by the Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. Inurnment will...
Michael D. Doble
January 4, 2026
Michael “Mike” "Spanky" Dean Doble, age 53, of Parkers Prairie, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.
A prayer service will be held at 4 p.m., followed by visitation until 8 p.m., on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Vogrin Hall, St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie....
James Anthony Ottinger
December 30, 2025
James A. Ottinger, age 54 of Garfield, died unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Interment will take place at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Redwood Falls.
James was born on August 19, 1971, to Paul and Marcella (Nieves) Ottinger in Sterling, Illinois. James grew up in Dixon and graduated from Franklin Grove High School in 1989. He enlisted in...
Brian Jeffrey Ruhl
December 30, 2025
Brian J. Ruhl, age 52, died unexpectedly, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota.
A celebration of his life will be held at 12 noon, on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.
The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of sharing at noon.
Brian was born on February 19,...
Gage S. Riesselman
December 24, 2025
Gage S. Riesselman, age 29, of Alexandria, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at his home.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Gage Scott Riesselman was born January 8, 1996, in Alexandria to Scott and Roxanne (Iverson) Riesselman. He proudly shared his birthday with his great-grandfather, Cliff. Gage was raised in Alexandria alongside his younger...
Ann Pulscher
December 17, 2025
Gloria “Ann” Pulscher of Alexandria, went to meet the Lord and sing in His heavenly choir on December 17, 2025 at the age of 87.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 29, 2025, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Angie Larson officiating. The family of Gloria requests the honor of your presence at a...
Roy C. Roers
December 16, 2025
Roy C. Roers, age 68, of Alexandria, died after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria, with Fr. Matthew Kuhn presiding. Interment will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
A visitation...
Charles "Chuck" Stein
December 16, 2025
Charles “Chuck” E. Stein, age 79, of Villard, died on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, surrounded by his family at home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 22, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glenwood. Full military honors accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard and the Glenwood American Legion Post #187. Private family interment will...
Janice "Jan" C. Hammer
December 13, 2025
Janice “Jan” C. Hammer, age 85, of Alexandria, died on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Grand Arbor.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 22, 2025, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Pastor Julé Ballinger officiating. Music is provided by pianist, Randy Morken. Interment will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Alexandria.
Visitation will begin at 3 p.m....
Judith Ann Schjei
December 9, 2025
Judith “Judy” A. Schjei, age 85, of Monticello, formerly of Alexandria, died on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at her home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Church of St. Mary in Alexandria with Father Dan Ruprecht officiating. Entombment will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery Columbarium.
Visitation is one hour prior...
Daniel John Blank
December 9, 2025
Daniel “Dan” John Blank, age 88, a loved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, of Parkers Prairie, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Deacon Sharon Bridges presiding. Music is provided by pianist, Kevin Lee and...
Daryl K. Burhans
December 8, 2025
Daryl K. “Redman” Burhans, age 67, of Alexandria, formerly of Farmington, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at his home after battling cancer for 5 years.
A celebration of life service will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, December 19, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Greg Billberg officiating. Private family interment will take place at...
Mavis Ann Forkrud
December 8, 2025
Mavis A. Forkrud, age 89, of Alexandria, died on Monday, December 8, 2025, at her home in Grand Arbor.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Hans Dahl presiding. Interment will be held at Kinkead Cemetery, Alexandria.
The visitation is one hour prior to the service at...
Katie Lynn Schienbein
December 3, 2025
Katie Lynn Schienbein, age 37, of Alexandria, died on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, of natural causes, at her home.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Church of St. Mary in Alexandria with Fr. Matthew Kuhn presiding.
The visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church.
Katie was born in Brainerd on...
Yvonne Beatrice Holte
December 2, 2025
Yvonne B. Holte, age 84, of Alexandria, fell asleep here on earth and woke up in the arms of Jesus, Tuesday, December 2, 2025. How do we know this? Because she believed that he died on the cross for her sins. She repented and turned her life in obedience to Him and she made Him her Lord and Savior. John...
Jerome DOC Hanson
December 1, 2025
Jerome K. “DOC” Hanson, age 90, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2025, at his home.
Funeral services are 11 a.m., on Monday, December 8, 2025, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Karen Young Trenne presiding. Due to inclement weather conditions, interment will now take place at 11:30 a.m., Monday, December 15th, at Hope Lutheran Cemetery in...
Colleen M. Burquest
November 30, 2025
Colleen M. Burquest, age 88, of Parkers Prairie, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the St. William's Living Center in Parkers Prairie.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, December 5, 2025, at Esther Lutheran Church in Eastern Township with Synod Authorized Minister, Jewel Townsend officiating. Music is provided by organist, Marcia...
Matt Trygve Odegaard
November 26, 2025
Matt Trygve Odegaard, age 45, of Alexandria, passed away unexpectedly from a pulmonary embolism on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at his home in Alexandria.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 13, 2025, at St. Lukes Church in Garfield with Pastor Brad Miller officiating. Music is provided by Kirk Landman. Interment will be at Lake Charley Cemetery...
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