Obituaries

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...

November 16, 2019

Kenneth J. Karius, age 94, of Miltona, died on Saturday, November 16, 2019, following injuries sustained in a car accident at St. Cloud Hospital.

A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carlos with Rev. Mark Schwarz officiating.  Music is provided by organist, Elaine...

November 5, 2019

Lucile “Lucy” H. Bullis, age 87, of Alexandria, died on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at Knute Nelson Memorial Home in Alexandria.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., on Sunday, November 10, 2019, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Chaplin Michael Peterson officiating and providing music. Interment will take...

November 1, 2019

Ronald J. “Ron” Neisen, age 82, of Carlos, died on Friday, November 1, 2019, at Prairie Senior Cottages in Alexandria under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.

Mass of Christian Burial is at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River with Fr. Mark Botzet officiating.  Music is provided by...

October 27, 2019

Milo D. Arvidson, age 85, of rural Parkers Prairie, died on Sunday, October 27, 2019, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2019, at Esther Lutheran Church in Eastern Township with Rev. Scott Hoecker officiating. Music is provided by organist, Marcia Guenther and vocalists, Deb...

October 10, 2019

Shirley I. Woida, age 80, of Morristown, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at her home.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, October 14, 2019, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Jerry Evelsizer officiating. Interment is at Sacred...

September 23, 2019

Murald G. Zarbok, age 89, of Alexandria, died on Monday, September 23, 2019, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 28, 2019, at East Moe Lutheran Church in Garfield with Rev. Saul Stensvaag officiating. Music is provided by Nolan Weisz.  Interment will take place at the...

September 22, 2019

Esther M. Zimmer, age 101, of Alexandria, formerly of Prior Lake, died on Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Bethany on the Lake.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glenwood with Fr. Joe Vandeberg officiating.  Private interment will take place at  Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis.

September 14, 2019

Steven L. Froemming, age 72, of Leaf Valley, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Leaf Valley with Vicar Scott Brown officiating.  Music is provided by organist, Sonja Folger. Interment is at...

September 11, 2019

Helen M. Kraemer, age 102, of Parkers Prairie, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 14, 2019, at St. William’s Living Center Chapel in Parkers Prairie with Fr. Peter VanderWeyst officiating. Music is provided...

September 5, 2019

Dorothy H. Jennissen, age 87, of Alexandria, died on Thursday, September 5, 2019, in her home at Nelson Gables.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., Saturday, September 14, 2019, at S. Mary’s Church in Alexandria with Fr. Steve Binsfeld officiating.  Music is provided by pianist, Laurie Youngers and cantor, Cathy Kinney.  Interment will take place at...

September 2, 2019

David “Dave” A. Uhde, age 74, of Deer Creek, formerly of Parkers Prairie, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019, at St. Cloud Hospital.

*Please note service location change*

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 19, 2019, at Grace Christian...

August 31, 2019

Raymond P. Olson, age 78, of Brandon, died on Saturday, August 31, 2019, at the Minnesota State Veterans Home in Fergus Falls.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Parkers Prairie Cemetery with Chaplin Paul Hohncke officiating. Full military honors accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard...

August 28, 2019

Merrill K. Johansen, age 86, of Clitherall, died on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at St. Williams Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 7, 2019, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating.  Music is provided by organist, Gloria Hollatz. ...

August 25, 2019

Edwin E. Pomerenke, age 82, of Alexandria, passed away on August 25, 2019, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Esther Lutheran Church in Eastern Township with Rev. Scott Hoecker officiating. Music is provided by organist, Inez Haase and vocalist, Wendy Irons. Interment...

August 17, 2019

Linda A. Self, age 72, of Parkers Prairie, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 17, 2019, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, August 23, 2019, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music is provided by organist,...