Obituaries

David Allen Perseke

David Allen Perseke

July 16, 2026

David A. Perseke, age 71, of Westport, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at CentraCare Health System in Sauk Centre.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 27, 2026, 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...

Meredith L. Sawyer

Meredith L. Sawyer

July 13, 2026

Meredith L. Sawyer, age 88, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, July 13, 2026, at her home in the Village Cooperative.

There will be a celebration of life at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Alexandria Village Cooperative, 515 Jefferson St. Alexandria, MN 56308.

Meredith Lynn Vandermark was born in Chicago, Illinois on December...

Virginia L. Ketter

Virginia L. Ketter

July 11, 2026

Virginia “Ginny” L. Ketter, age 96, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at her home in Nelson Gables in Alexandria.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Amy VanValkenburg presiding. Interment will take place at a later date...

Doris L. Thompson

Doris L. Thompson

July 4, 2026

Doris L. Thompson, age 86, of Alexandria, died on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Alomere Health.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., on Friday, July 10, 2026, at United Methodist Church in Alexandria with Rev. Amy VanValkenburg presiding. Interment will take place at Kinkead Cemetery.

The visitation is 5-7 p.m., on Thursday, July 9th, at United Methodist Church and...

Jerry S. Scott

Jerry S. Scott

July 2, 2026

Jerry Silliman Scott, age 80, of Alexandria, Minnesota, passed away on July 2, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.

A memorial service celebrating Jerry’s exceptional life will be held on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Deacon Sharon Bridges officiating.

Visitation is 4-6pm, Thursday, August 6th, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria and will continue one hour...

Amy Beth Pederson Deitz

Amy Beth Pederson Deitz

June 29, 2026

Amy Beth Pederson Deitz, age 63, of Alexandria, died peacefully at her home on Monday, June 29, 2026, following a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 6, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Pastoral Intern Jessica Paulsen officiating.

Visitation is 4-6 p.m., Sunday, July 5th, at Lind Family Funeral Home...

Michael Gordon Schmidt

Michael Gordon Schmidt

June 27, 2026

Michael G. Schmidt, age 73, of Parkers Prairie, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and siblings, on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Urbank with Fr. Jeremy Theis officiating. Interment will take...

Juliana M. Pomeranz

Juliana M. Pomeranz

June 25, 2026

Juliana M. Pomeranz, age 91, of Alexandria, formerly of Garfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Nelson Care Center in Alexandria under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Brandon with Fr. Jeremy Theis officiating. Music is provided...

James "Jim" R. Schlosser

James "Jim" R. Schlosser

June 25, 2026

James “Jim” R. Schlosser, age 65, of Alexandria, died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Alomere Health in Alexandria from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River with Fr. Matthew Kuhn officiating. Full military honors will be...

Mary E. Nolting

Mary E. Nolting

June 22, 2026

Mary E. Nolting, age 82, of Alexandria, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, June 22, 2026, at her apartment in Grand Arbor under the care of Moments Hospice.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Church of St. Mary in Alexandria with Fr. Daniel Ruprecht officiating. A private family...

Lloyd Albert Heid

Lloyd Albert Heid

June 20, 2026

Lloyd Albert Heid, age 86, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 20, 2026, at Alomere Health.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, July 10, 2026, 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...

Iverdine "Ivy" Hilda Christensen

Iverdine "Ivy" Hilda Christensen

June 13, 2026

Iverdine “Ivy” Hilda Christensen, age 87, of Alexandria, formerly Miltona, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at her home in Nelson Gables.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. David Gran officiating. Music will be provided by organist Deb Joachim,...

Janet M. Davis

Janet M. Davis

June 11, 2026

Janet M. Davis, age 87, of Chanhassen, formerly of Osakis and Alexandria, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at her home in Riley Crossing Senior Living.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 22, 2026, at Riley Crossing Senior Living in Chanhassen. Please join the family for lunch following...

Robert “Bob” L. Hinderscheid

Robert “Bob” L. Hinderscheid

June 10, 2026

Robert “Bob” Hinderscheid, age 78, of Brandon, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Hayden Brown and Rev. James Walburg officiating. Music is provided by Kristi Wussow and Carley Henrichs. Full military honors will be accorded by...

Ann Marie Wagner

Ann Marie Wagner

June 6, 2026

Ann Marie Wagner, age 92, of Glenwood, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at her home.

The family will be holding a private service at a later date.

Ann was born on April 30, 1934, to Sidney and Marion (Gandrud) Tweeton in Barnesville. She was raised in Barnesville before the family moved to Fargo, North Dakota, and...

Adeline Koep

Adeline Koep

May 30, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Adeline Koep, after 94 years of life well-lived. She passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Stillwater, Minnesota. At 94, Adeline was living her best life - eating with friends, exercising, listening to music, and of course, playing cards.

A Mass of Christian...

Vernon Leroy Foner

Vernon Leroy Foner

May 24, 2026

Vernon L. Foner, age 83, of Alexandria, died on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his home, under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Lunch and fellowship with follow the service.

The visitation is one hour prior to the service.

Vernon Leroy...

Kathy A. Wilkins

Kathy A. Wilkins

May 20, 2026

Katherine “Kathy” Ann Wilkins, age 60, of Glenwood went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Kathy was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer just over a month prior to her passing and fought hard to be with her husband, daughters, and grandchildren until the end, a time that they will cherish and...

Russell M. Lewis

Russell M. Lewis

May 20, 2026

Russell M. Lewis, age 67, of Staples, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Lakewood Health System in Staples.

A celebration of life gathering will begin at 4 p.m., and conclude with a prayer service at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.

Russell Mark Lewis was born on June 24, 1958, to Clayton and...

Margery "Marge" Lusty

Margery "Marge" Lusty

May 18, 2026

Margery Lusty, age 81, passed away with her family beside her on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Pillars of Lakeville.

A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m., on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. 

Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., prior to the service.

She was born November 10, 1944 to...