Obituaries

Mark Jahnke

Mark Jahnke

May 12, 2020

Mark B. Jahnke, age 62, of Alexandria, died unexpectedly of natural causes in his home on Tuesday, May 12, 2020.

An auto-view visitation will be 3-6 p.m., Sunday at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria and will continue one hour prior to the service.

A celebration of life service...

Caroline "Carrie" Vadnais

Caroline "Carrie" Vadnais

May 9, 2020

Caroline “Carrie” P. Vadnais, age 79, of Millerville, passed away peacefully while holding her husband’s hand on Saturday, May 9, 2020,  at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A private family graveside service will be held at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery in Millerville.

Sandra Ammerman

Sandra Ammerman

April 30, 2020

Sandra Fay (Krause) Ammerman, age 74, of Alexandria, formerly of Las Vegas, Nevada, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Knute Nelson Care Center under the loving care of Knute Nelson Hospice.

Sandy was born on August 14, 1945, to Martin and Martha (Hoffman) Krause in Bertha, Minnesota. Sandy was baptized and...

Patrick McGregor

Patrick McGregor

April 30, 2020

Patrick R. McGregor, age 67, of Alexandria, died peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Thursday, April 30, 2020, under the care of hospice.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Patrick Ray was born on July 22, 1952, to LeRoy and Mildred...

Jan Donnelly

Jan Donnelly

April 29, 2020

Jan C. Donnelly, age 65, of Alexandria, left this earth to join her Savior in heaven on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.

A public visitation is  3-6 p.m., Friday, May 8, 2020, at Alexandria Covenant Church, driving by on the round-about on the south side of the church by autoview only.  The family will be...

Rhoda Nelson Campbell

Rhoda Nelson Campbell

April 29, 2020

Rhoda M. Nelson Campbell, age 94, of Alexandria, died peacefully in her home at Edgewood Senior Living on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.

Private family interment will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery in Minnesota Lake.

Rhoda Mae was born at home in Minnesota Lake on November 6, 1925, to...

Elizabeth "Betty" Hiebel

Elizabeth "Betty" Hiebel

April 22, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” C. Hiebel, age 88, of Alexandria, died on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, after a brief illness at Bethany on the Lake.

A private family celebration of life service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Ben Jacobson officiating....

Michael Hermes

Michael Hermes

April 19, 2020

Michael G. Hermes, 37, of Perham, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 19, 2020.

Due to current circumstances, a celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Michael Gabriel was born on September 5, 1982 to Phillip and Connie (Olthoff) Hermes in Tintah, Minnesota. There is no neat and tidy way to describe...

Brian Pray

Brian Pray

April 18, 2020

Brian L. Pray, age 50, formerly of Parkers Prairie, of Alexandria, died in his home on Saturday, April 18, 2020.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Interment will take place at Black Oak Lutheran Cemetery alongside his sister, in Montevideo.

Brian Lyle Pray was...

Cheryl L. Anderson

Cheryl L. Anderson

April 14, 2020

Cheryl L. Anderson, age 72, of Alexandria, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at her home after living bravely and gallantly with cancer for more than two years. 

A celebration of life gathering will be held from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. The gathering will conclude with a 4 p.m., graveside service...

Andrew "Andy" Cornelius Ulsby

Andrew "Andy" Cornelius Ulsby

April 11, 2020

Andrew “Andy” C. Ulsby, age 81, of Clear Lake, died unexpectedly from a fall, on Saturday, April 11, 2020, at St. Cloud Hospital.

A funeral service for family and a live viewing of the service will be available on www.lindfamilyfh.com/obituary/AndrewAndy-Ulsby at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Pastor Rachel Stout...

Rafa Elmajri

Rafa Elmajri

April 5, 2020

Rafa F. Elmajri, age 73, of Woodbury, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 5th, 2020, due to progression of Lewy Body Disease which he faced with courage and grace.

Rafa was born in Libya, came to the United States to pursue his PhD in Geography, and chose to make Minnesota his home after meeting...

Jamie Olson

Jamie Olson

April 2, 2020

 

Jamie Olson was born on January 22, 1963, at Bradford County Hospital in Starke, Florida to James and Barbara Starling of Lawley, Florida.

She grew up in a small house in the woods with her three sisters and two stepsisters.  Often playing with her cousins Eddie and Ernie and their pet donkey, Hercules. Church was a large part...

Norm Kilpo

Norm Kilpo

March 29, 2020

Norman “Norm” Kilpo, age 89, resident of Lake Vermont, near Parkers Prairie and formerly of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2020, holding his wife, Mary’s hand, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

Services are pending per the Coronavirus-19 Pandemic.

Norm was born on January 26, 1931,...

Francis "Fritz" Roller

Francis "Fritz" Roller

March 24, 2020

Francis (Fritz) G. Roller, 76, Alexandria, died Tuesday, March 24th, 2020 at Alomere Hospital in Alexandria, Minnesota.

Francis Gregory Roller was born on October 1, 1943, in Hettinger County, the son of Vincent P. and Magdalen (Selinger) Roller. He graduated high school from St Mary’s School in New England, North Dakota. Francis entered the Army in 1964 and...

Lillian "Arlene" Johnson

Lillian "Arlene" Johnson

March 18, 2020

Lillian Arlene Johnson, called “Arlene” by her family and friends, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at the age of 91.

A celebration of life will take place at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Church for the Harvest in Alexandria with Pastor Mike Bartolomeo officiating. Arlene’s service will be live streamed from...

Thomas "Tom" Zunker

Thomas "Tom" Zunker

March 17, 2020

Thomas “Tom” J. T. Zunker, age 62, of Alexandria, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at his home.

A private family graveside service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2019, at Zunker Cemetery, rural Alexandria.

A celebration of Tom's life will be held from 12 p.m. - 4...

Elmer "Tiny" Garlock

Elmer "Tiny" Garlock

March 4, 2020

Elmer “Tiny” H. Garlock, age 83, of Carlos, died on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

Elmer “Tiny” was born on May 28, 1936, to Clifford and Florence (Curves) Garlock on his grandparent’s farm, near...

Marian Hamann

Marian Hamann

February 28, 2020

Marian G. (Archer) Hamann, age 98, formerly of Alexandria, died on Friday, February 28, 2020, at Camilia Rose Care Center in Coon Rapids.

A funeral service is 11 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the First Congregational Church in Alexandria with Rev. Kathy Hodges officiating. Music is provided by Margaret Kalina and Patty...

Leona Poirier

Leona Poirier

February 27, 2020

Leona M. Poirier, age 92, of Alexandria, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 27, 2020, in her home in Sun City West, Arizona after a brief illness, under the care of Seasons Hospice.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Lind Family Funeral Home...