Obituaries
Irene Ellen Roth
February 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Irene Ellen Roth
Irene Ellen Roth, born April 11, 1937, peacefully departed this earth on February 12, 2026, at the age of 88.
Irene was the daughter of Cora and John Weseman. She spent her early childhood in west-central Minnesota before her family settled in Glenwood, Minnesota. She graduated from Glenwood High School in 1955 and soon after...
Ralph Joseph Moske
February 11, 2026
Ralph J. Moske, age 69, of Parkers Prairie, died on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Vitality Living in New York Mills.
A prayer service will be held at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the Lind Family Funeral Home in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee presiding.
A gathering of family and friends will take place from 12 noon until...
Carl John Hanson
February 8, 2026
Carl John “C. John” Hanson, age 88, of Parkers Prairie, died on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.
A celebration of life service for Carl John and Yvonne will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Fahlun Lutheran Church, rural Nelson. Interment will be...
Donald "Donny" W. Haag, Jr.
February 4, 2026
Donald “Donny” William Haag Jr., age 67, of Garfield, passed away peacefully in his home on February 4, 2026, at 4:12 p.m., following a courageous and long-fought battle with kidney disease. He was just two months shy of celebrating his 68th birthday.
A tribute to honor Donny’s life will be held from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m., on Friday, March 13,...
Dorothy M. DeBilzan
February 3, 2026
Dorothy M. DeBilzan, age 89, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully with her husband of 71 years by her side, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Grand Arbor Senior Living.
A memorial service for Dorothy will take place at a later date
Dorothy Marie DeBilzan was born on June 28, 1936, to George and Matilda (Heinert) Wetsch in Mandan, North Dakota. She was...
Geneva Mae Paulson
January 30, 2026
Geneva M. Paulson, age 82, of Parkers Prairie, died peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at St. William’s Living Center under the exceptional care of their staff with the assistance of Douglas County Hospice.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music...
Thomas "Tom" J. Illetschko
January 27, 2026
Thomas “Tom” J. Illetschko, age 84, of Carlos, died suddenly on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at his home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River with Fr. Mark Botzet officiating. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.
Visitation will begin with a 5 p.m. prayer service,...
Thomas C. “Tom” Schofield
January 25, 2026
Thomas C. “Tom” Schofield, age 72, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Bethany on the Lake, surrounded by his family, following complications from a tragic accident at home and his courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Alexandria Covenant Church with Rev. Trinity Opp...
Ursula Tillberg Robinson
January 23, 2026
Ursula Hanneliese Tillberg Robinson (Nennstiel), age 86, was born on July 24, 1939, in Bochum, Germany.
She grew up in West Germany during and in the aftermath of World War II. As a small child, she lived through bombings, displacement, and the devastation of war under Adolf Hitler’s regime. Those formative years shaped her into a woman of unwavering faith, resilience,...
Constance "Connie" A. Spiegelberg
January 22, 2026
Constance “Connie” Angela (Ciampi) Spiegelberg, age 83, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Parkers Prairie under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date in South Dakota.
Connie was born on May 24, 1942, to Angelo and Helen (Stander) Ciampi in St. Paul. She attended...
Robert “Bob” A. Chase
January 22, 2026
Robert “Bob” Arthur Chase, age 73, of Glenwood, MN died peacefully while surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at St. Cloud Hospital following complications related to ongoing health issues.
Bob was born on October 5, 1952, to Noel and Betty (Wright) Chase in Webster Groves, Missouri. He was raised there in a home grounded in faith, fun and...
Donald W. Uhde
January 15, 2026
Donald W. Uhde, age 79, of Miltona, died on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. John Martinson officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by the...
Chad M. Way
January 13, 2026
Chad M. Way, age 56, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his home following a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday January 24, 2026, at The Church in the Pines, Alexandria. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. service,...
Loraine D. Jahnke
January 10, 2026
Loraine D. Jahnke, age 89, of Parkers Prairie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at St. William’s Living Center under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church, North Effington Township with Rev. Dennis Angland officiating. Music is provided by organist, Gloria Hollatz...
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.
A...
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,...
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