Obituaries

October 7, 2020

JoAnn “Jo” Eisel, age 63, of Leaf Valley, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, under the loving care of her husband, Matt Eisel and Hospice of Douglas County after a courageous battle with cancer.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in...

October 3, 2020

Earl H. Anderson, age76, of Alexandria, died on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Alexandria Assisted Living.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 6,2020, at Reno Mission Cemetery, rural Lowry with Rev. Andy League officiating.

Earl Harry was born on December 16, 1943, to Edward and Hazel (Bjorklund) Anderson in Starbuck. He grew up on a...

October 2, 2020

Laurel W. Riedel, age 84, of Parkers Prairie, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 2, 2020, to be with his Lord.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee and Rev. Jeff Ross officiating.  Laurel's...

October 2, 2020

Leonard A. Hermes, age 76, of Miltona, died on Friday, October 2, 2020, at the Evansville Care Center.

A funeral service is 11 a.m., Friday, October 9, 2020, at Lind Family Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Erickson officiating and will be broadcast from the parking lot on 105.3 FM radio. Interment will take...

October 1, 2020

Norman C. Barge, age 90, of Parkers Prairie, died on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, October 12, 2020, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music is provided by organist, Jan Heins...

September 29, 2020

Dale A. Nibbe, age 72, of Alexandria, died unexpectedly after a brief illness on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

A private family memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, October 5, 2020, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Irving Arnquist officiating. Dale’s service will...

September 28, 2020

Sandra Kay Otto, 52, lost a valiant battle with cancer on September 28, 2020 in Maple Grove, Minnesota. She spent her final moments surrounded by love with her two sons and other family members at her bedside.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 3rd, from 10 AM to 1 PM with a Time...

September 25, 2020

Linda M. Kult, age 55, of Alexandria, died on Friday, September 25, 2020, at her home.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, October 2, 2020, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Dave Schonberg officiating.

Visitation is one hour prior to the...

September 20, 2020

Betty L. Fredman, age 87, of Alexandria, died on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Quiet Oaks Hospice in St. Cloud with her family by her side.

A public drive-by visitation will take place from 12 noon until 2 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2020, at the Alexandria Covenant Church.

A...

September 15, 2020

Patricia “Patty” Louise (Schepers) Rud, age 58, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 15th surrounded by her family.

A celebration of life will be held from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, October 3, 2020, at the Rendezvous Farm, 12839 County Rd 7 SW, Farwell, Minnesota.

She was...

September 10, 2020

Scott J. Turchin, age 51, of Parkers Prairie, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee and Rev. Mark Schwarz officiating. Music is provided by...

September 3, 2020

Elmer “Jim” Hill, age 91, of Alexandria, formerly of Columbia Heights, died on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Knute Nelson.

A private memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, September 21, 2020, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Jim’s service will be live streamed from his obituary page on the...

August 29, 2020

Donovan D. Nelson, age 63, of Alexandria, died on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota.

A private family memorial service is 10 a.m., Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Ralph Erickson officiating. Donovan’s service will be live streamed on his...

August 26, 2020

Marcene M. Diekow, age 80, of Alexandria, died on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at Prairie Senior Cottages in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Terry Finnern officiating.  Music is provided by pianist, Ivy Christensen. The service will be live streamed from Marcene’s obituary...

August 23, 2020

Jimmy Wayne Phillips, age 69, of Alexandria, passed away at his home on August 23, 2020.

Jimmy was born on April 12, 1951, in Nettleton, MS. He was drafted in 1971, enlisted in the US Navy, and served for 20 years retiring in 1991 at the rank of Chief Petty Officer.

August 20, 2020

Duane R. Vettling, age 81, formerly of the Twin Cities, died on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at his residence.

A memorial service will take place at a later date.

Duane is survived by his wife of 30 years, Lonnie; two daughters, Amy (Denny) Zweber and Kim (Philip) Luckart; two sons, Eric Vettling and Chris (Leah)...

August 18, 2020

Gloria L. Hemmerlin, age 91, of Fergus Falls, formerly of Vining, died on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Pioneer Care Center in Fergus Falls under the care of hospice.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Rachel Stout...

August 16, 2020

Mark W. Rau, age 67, of Alexandria, died unexpectedly, on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at Alomere Health.

A public visitation is 5-7 p.m., Sunday at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria social distancing and mask mandates will be honored.

A private family funeral service will be held at 11...

August 13, 2020

Donovan J. Diekow, age 86, of Alexandria, died on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at Bethany on the Lake.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Terry Finnern and Rev. Kirk Lee officiating.  Music is provided by pianist, Ivy...

August 13, 2020

Joni L. Norris, age 32, of Brainerd, died on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at Essentia Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, August 21, 2020, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Rachel Stout officiating. Joni's service will be live streamed...