Obituaries

Janyce "Jan" M. Struck

Janyce "Jan" M. Struck

September 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janyce “Jan” Mae Bjorklund Struck, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend on September 21, 2025. She was 85 years old.

A private graveside service will be held at Geneva Cemetery, Alexandria.

Jan was born on July 8, 1940, to Norm and Mae (Wickstrom) Bjorklund in Minneapolis. Her life was...

Joan K. Wagner

Joan K. Wagner

September 20, 2025

Joan K. Wagner, age 72, of Alexandria died on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. and conclude with a celebration of life service at 7 p.m., on Friday, September 26, 2025, with Rev. Pete Reishus officiating. Private family interment will take place at Kinkead Cemetery, Alexandria.

Joan was born on March...

Howard A. Mix

Howard A. Mix

September 18, 2025

Howard A. Mix, age 94, of Miltona, died on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Edgewood Senior Living in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miltona with Deacon Sharon Bridges officiating. Music is provided by pianist, Kevin Lee. Full military honors accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard and the...

Charlotte M. Johnson

Charlotte M. Johnson

September 17, 2025

Charlotte M. Johnson, age 91 and a half, of Alexandria formerly of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Salmons Place Senior Care, Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Darryl Knappen. Interment will take place at 11 a.m., Wednesday, September...

George W. Johnson Jr.

George W. Johnson Jr.

September 16, 2025

George W. Johnson, Jr., age 83, of Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Pelican Bay, Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria.

Private family services will be held. Interment will take place at Forest Home Cemetery in Buyck.

George was born on January 16, 1942, to George Sr. and Mabel (Nugent) Johnson in Minneapolis. He grew up in Minneapolis...

Karen. M. Kuhnau

Karen. M. Kuhnau

September 15, 2025

Karen M. Kuhnau, age 85, of Miltona, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, September 15, 2025, at her home under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. Terry Finnern officiating. Music is provided by organist, Deb...

Jim A. Folger

Jim A. Folger

September 12, 2025

James “Jim” A. Folger, age 65, a resident of Alexandria died Friday, September 12, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family, under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Angie Larson officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by...

Sharon M. Drum

Sharon M. Drum

September 10, 2025

Sharon M. Drum, age 67, of Alexandria died on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Vivie Care Center in Alexandria.

Private services will be held.

Sharon Marie was born on February 19, 1958, to Carroll and Joan (Bodanski) Chapman in Douglas County. She grew up in rural Osakis and graduated from Osakis High School in 1976. She then attended Alexandria Technical College, receiving...

Paul D. Kuhnau

Paul D. Kuhnau

September 8, 2025

Paul D. Kuhnau, age 74, of Alexandria, died on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Full military honors will be accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard and the Veteran’s Memorial Honor Guard. Interment will take place at the...

Jean M. Otte

Jean M. Otte

September 6, 2025

Jean M. Otte, age 80, of Alexandria passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, at the Evansville Care Center.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Private family inurnment will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m.,...

Thomas "Tom" D. Honkomp

Thomas "Tom" D. Honkomp

September 3, 2025

Thomas (Tom) Honkomp passed away on September 3, 2025, at Vivie Care Center in Alexandria, from the complications of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. The disease took his physical abilities, but not his sense of humor. He enjoyed a good chuckle right until the end.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Church of...

Mary E. Steen

Mary E. Steen

September 3, 2025

Mary E. Steen, age 77, of Alexandria, went to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Galeon Senior Living in Osakis.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Hans Dahl officiating. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Alexandria.

Visitation will begin at 11...

Jon B. Englund

Jon B. Englund

August 27, 2025

Jon B. Englund, age 55, of Farwell, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, following a courageous battle with cancer.

A celebration of Jon’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 5, 2025, at Alexandria Covenant Church in Alexandria. Interment will take place at a later date.

A visitation will be held from 6-8...

Arlene L. Skolberg

Arlene L. Skolberg

August 24, 2025

Arlene L. Skolberg, age 99.99, of Miltona, died on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Interment will take place at 11 a.m., Monday, September 22nd, at Hector City Cemetery, Hector.

Visitation is one hour prior to the service at...

Russell "Rusty" N. Gray

Russell "Rusty" N. Gray

August 23, 2025

Russell Norman Gray, age 81 of Sterling Illinois formerly of Maple Grove, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly August 23rd with his loving family surrounding him. He was at Spitzer Lake in Clitherall, MN where he loved to be. Preceded in death by his parents Russell & Dorothy Gray and loving wife Dianne Lynn Gray. Survived by his two children and Son-in-law...

Mabel M. Uhde

Mabel M. Uhde

August 21, 2025

Mabel M. Uhde, age 104, of Alexandria, died on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Alex Assisted Living.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Matthew Lorenz officiating. Interment will be held at Geneva Cemetery, Alexandria.

Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mabel...

Shirley I. Myren

Shirley I. Myren

August 18, 2025

Shirley I. Myren, age 95, of Miltona, died on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Nelson Care Center by Vivie in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Michael Peterson officiating. Interment will take place at the Parkers Prairie Cemetery.

A visitation will be held one hour...

Derek J. N. McGowan

Derek J. N. McGowan

August 15, 2025

Derek J. N. McGowan, age 76, of Parkers Prairie, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, August 15, 2025, at his home.

A celebration of life service will be held at 12 p.m. (6 p.m. United Kingdom time), Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Dan Johnson and Pastor Jeff Pankratz officiating. Private...

Hugh Carl McWhorter

Hugh Carl McWhorter

August 11, 2025

Hugh Carl McWhorter, a steadfast community servant, Navy veteran, and devoted husband, passed away peacefully at the age of 82, on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Alomere Health.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River with Fr. Matthew Kuhn presiding. Hugh will be laid to rest at 12...

Karyn G. Enestvedt-Sportel

Karyn G. Enestvedt-Sportel

August 10, 2025

Karyn G. Enestvedt-Sportel, age 69, of Carlos, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Sanford Health Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

A gathering to celebrate Karyn’s life will be held from 5–7 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria, concluding with a time of sharing. The celebration will continue from 1–3 p.m. on...