Obituaries

Gage S. Riesselman

Gage S. Riesselman

December 24, 2025

Gage S. Riesselman, age 29, of Alexandria, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at his home.

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

Gage Scott Riesselman was born January 8, 1996, in Alexandria to Scott and Roxanne (Iverson) Riesselman. He proudly shared his birthday with his great-grandfather, Cliff. Gage was raised in Alexandria alongside his younger...

Ann Pulscher

Ann Pulscher

December 17, 2025

Gloria “Ann” Pulscher of Alexandria, went to meet the Lord and sing in His heavenly choir on December 17, 2025 at the age of 87.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 29, 2025, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Angie Larson officiating. The family of Gloria requests the honor of your presence at a...

Roy C. Roers

Roy C. Roers

December 16, 2025

Roy C. Roers, age 68, of Alexandria, died after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria, with Fr. Matthew Kuhn presiding. Interment will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

A visitation...

Charles "Chuck" Stein

Charles "Chuck" Stein

December 16, 2025

Charles “Chuck” E. Stein, age 79, of Villard, died on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, surrounded by his family at home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 22, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glenwood. Full military honors accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard and the Glenwood American Legion Post #187. Private family interment will...

Janice "Jan" C. Hammer

Janice "Jan" C. Hammer

December 13, 2025

Janice “Jan” C. Hammer, age 85, of Alexandria, died on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Grand Arbor.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 22, 2025, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Pastor Julé Ballinger officiating. Music is provided by pianist, Randy Morken. Interment will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Alexandria.

Visitation will begin at 3 p.m....

Judith Ann Schjei

Judith Ann Schjei

December 9, 2025

Judith “Judy” A. Schjei, age 85, of Monticello, formerly of Alexandria, died on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at her home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Church of St. Mary in Alexandria with Father Dan Ruprecht officiating. Entombment will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery Columbarium.

Visitation is one hour prior...

Daniel John Blank

Daniel John Blank

December 9, 2025

Daniel “Dan” John Blank, age 88, a loved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, of Parkers Prairie, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Deacon Sharon Bridges presiding. Music is provided by pianist, Kevin Lee and...

Daryl K. Burhans

Daryl K. Burhans

December 8, 2025

Daryl K. “Redman” Burhans, age 67, of Alexandria, formerly of Farmington, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at his home after battling cancer for 5 years.

A celebration of life service will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, December 19, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Greg Billberg officiating. Private family interment will take place at...

Mavis Ann Forkrud

Mavis Ann Forkrud

December 8, 2025

Mavis A. Forkrud, age 89, of Alexandria, died on Monday, December 8, 2025, at her home in Grand Arbor.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Hans Dahl presiding. Interment will be held at Kinkead Cemetery, Alexandria.

The visitation is one hour prior to the service at...

Katie Lynn Schienbein

Katie Lynn Schienbein

December 3, 2025

Katie Lynn Schienbein, age 37, of Alexandria, died on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, of natural causes, at her home.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Church of St. Mary in Alexandria with Fr. Matthew Kuhn presiding.

The visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church.

Katie was born in Brainerd on...

Yvonne Beatrice Holte

Yvonne Beatrice Holte

December 2, 2025

Yvonne B. Holte, age 84, of Alexandria, fell asleep here on earth and woke up in the arms of Jesus, Tuesday, December 2, 2025. How do we know this? Because she believed that he died on the cross for her sins. She repented and turned her life in obedience to Him and she made Him her Lord and Savior. John...

Jerome DOC Hanson

Jerome DOC Hanson

December 1, 2025

Jerome K. “DOC” Hanson, age 90, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2025, at his home.

Funeral services are 11 a.m., on Monday, December 8, 2025, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Karen Young Trenne presiding. Due to inclement weather conditions, interment will now take place at 11:30 a.m., Monday, December 15th, at Hope Lutheran Cemetery in...

Colleen M. Burquest

Colleen M. Burquest

November 30, 2025

Colleen M. Burquest, age 88, of Parkers Prairie, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the St. William's Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, December 5, 2025, at Esther Lutheran Church in Eastern Township with Synod Authorized Minister, Jewel Townsend officiating. Music is provided by organist, Marcia...

Matt Trygve Odegaard

Matt Trygve Odegaard

November 26, 2025

Matt Trygve Odegaard, age 45, of Alexandria, passed away unexpectedly from a pulmonary embolism on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at his home in Alexandria.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 13, 2025, at St. Lukes Church in Garfield with Pastor Brad Miller officiating. Music is provided by Kirk Landman. Interment will be  at Lake Charley Cemetery...

Marlys I. Peterson

Marlys I. Peterson

November 24, 2025

Marlys I. Peterson, age 94, of Alexandria, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Grand Arbor Senior Living in Alexandria.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria, with Pastor Angie Larson officiating. Inurnment will take place...

Daniel "Dan" Drum

Daniel "Dan" Drum

November 23, 2025

Daniel Dean Drum "Dan" 1957-2025 of Osakis passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 23, 2025 under the care of Moments hospice and family.

Dan was born in Alexandria, MN on July 25, 1957, to Eldonna (Freitag) Genrich. Dans' immediate family included Phyllis Canfield of Spokane, WA; Gloria (Mike) Young of Carlos, MN; Debra Jung of Alexandria, MN; Duane...

Lee Wray

Lee Wray

November 21, 2025

Lee Wray, age 64, of Alexandria, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Nelson Care Center by Vivie under Vivie Hospice.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Alexandria Covenant Church with Rev. Trinity Opp presiding. Interment will take place at Kinkead Cemetery.

The visitation is 4-7 p.m., on Monday,...

Phyllis Redel Strand

Phyllis Redel Strand

November 21, 2025

Phyllis E. (Redel) Strand, age 98, of Alexandria, died peacefully surrounded by her loving children on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Grand Arbor.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Shalom Lutheran Church in Alexandria.

Phyllis Elaine was born on August 23, 1927, to Carl and Selma (Benson) Johnson in Montevideo. She grew up on...

Jay F. Sheldon

Jay F. Sheldon

November 18, 2025

Jay F. Sheldon, age 68, of Alexandria, died on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Nelson Care Center by Vivie in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Doug Dent officiating. Interment will take place at St. Loretto Catholic Cemetery, Elbow Lake.

Visitation is one hour prior...

Gaylord J. Bober

Gaylord J. Bober

November 17, 2025

Gaylord J. Bober, age 83, of Alexandria, formerly of Hancock and Morris, died on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, November 24, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Kenneth Gibbs officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard...