Obituaries

February 25, 2020

Yvonne “Bonnie” Doris Anderson, age 95, of Alexandria, formerly of Willmar, died on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Nelson Gables in Alexandria.

Private family interment took place at Union Cemetery in Atwater.

The celebration of life service planned for Saturday, June 20 will be postponed until further notice.

Bonnie was born on October 21, 1924, to Frederick W. and Rachel E. (Katchinska) Fischer...

February 23, 2020

Joseph “Joe” A. Koep, age 72, of Clitherall, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 23, 2020.

A Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Millerville with Fr. Peter VanderWeyst, Fr. Jeff Ethen, Fr. Paul Folsom, and Deacon Craig Stich...

February 19, 2020

Jacob “Jake” P. Gappa, age 30, of Parkers Prairie, died as a result of a vehicle accident on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.

A Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at St. William’s Catholic Church in Parkers Prairie with Fr. Peter Vander Weyst and Fr. Jeff Ethen officiating.  Music is provided by organist,...

February 17, 2020

Jennifer “Jennie” Mary Hall, age 40, of Fargo, North Dakota, went home to heaven on Monday, February 17, 2020, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, February 21, 2020, at Alexandria Covenant Church with Rev. Trinity Opp officiating....

February 6, 2020

Mark Crawford of Westport, Minnesota died unexpectedly of a heart attack on February 6, 2020, at Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.

A visitation will take place one hour prior...

January 28, 2020

Donald “Don” A. Potratz, age 87, of Parkers Prairie, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, in his home.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich and soloists,...

January 26, 2020

Lois I. Whiting, age 90, of Alexandria, died on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at Grand Arbor in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, February 3, 2020, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Angie Larson, Executive Minister officiating. Music is provided by organist, Rebecca Worley and Lois' granddaughters. Interment...

January 24, 2020

Joanie F. Houfburg, age 80, of Miltona, died on Friday, January 24, 2020, surrounded by her family at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. John Riggle officiating.  Music is provided by...

January 21, 2020

Stephanie L. (Sarberg) Danielson, age 31, of Alexandria, died as a result of complications of kidney failure on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Duane Danielson and Rev. Hans Dahl...

January 16, 2020

James “Jim” A. Walsh, age 95, of Alexandria, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Edgewood Senior Living in Alexandria.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at St. Mary’s Church in Alexandria with Fr. Bob Kieffer officiating. Music is provided by pianists, Laurie J. Youngers and Bob...

January 3, 2020

Reinhardt “Reiny” O. Luedeke, age 83, of Miltona, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, January 3, 2020, at Knute Nelson Care Center in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. Terry Finnern officiating.  Music is...

December 19, 2019

Paul J. Leonard, age 83, of Carlos, died on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 23, 2019, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating.  Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich. Interment will take place at...

December 14, 2019

James “Jim” Lloyd Reiter, age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2019, in his home at the Ebenezer Care Center, Minneapolis.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, December 22, 2019, at the Thompson-Doughtery Historic Funeral Home in Minneapolis. A reception will follow the service. He was interred at Kinkead Cemetery in...

December 13, 2019

Miles A. Davis, age 85, of Alexandria, died peacefully with his wife and son by his side on Friday, December 13, 2019, at Edgewood Senior Living in Alexandria.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at St. Mary’s Church in Alexandria with Fr. Steve Binsfeld officiating....

December 12, 2019

Delmer F. Pomeranz, age 94, of Parkers Prairie, died Thursday, December 12, 2019, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Urbank with Fr. Peter VanderWeyst officiating.  Music is provided by organist, Paul Malecha and...

November 22, 2019

Charlotte L. “Char” Hjelm, age 87, of Parkers Prairie, peacefully passed on Friday, November 22, 2019, at Knute Nelson with her family by her side.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music is provided...

November 22, 2019

Ronald O. Grefe, age 68, of Parkers Prairie, died Friday, November 22, 2019, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 2, 2019, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich....

November 22, 2019

Lawrence “Lorry” James Massa, age 65, passed away November 22, 2019 at his lake home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.

A memorial service for Lorry will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Incarnation Lutheran Church, 4880 Hodgson Road, Shoreview, MN.

Visitation...

November 21, 2019

RESCHEDULED SERVICE FOR CHARLIE GIEFER

Charles A. “Charlie” Giefer, age 94, of Alexandria, formerly of Hastings, died on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., Thursday, December 5, 2019, at St. Mary’s Church in...

November 19, 2019

Elton G. Wolf, age 94, of Parkers Prairie, formerly of Wadena, died on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 22, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Deer Creek with Rev. Donald Wagner officiating.  Music is provided...