Obituaries

June 22, 2018

Mark “Ole” Allen Olson, age 56, of Nelson, died peacefully on Friday, June 22, 2018, surrounded by family and under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice at Knute Nelson Care Center in Alexandria.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 29, 2018, at the Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Ralph Erickson officiating. Interment...

June 10, 2018

June 4, 2018

Charlotte “Char” M. Schmidt, age 65, of Alexandria, died unexpectedly, Monday, June 4, 2018, at her home.

Visitation is 4-7 pm, Friday, June 8, 2018, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.

A private family service will take place at a later date.

Charlotte “Char”...

June 3, 2018

Heaven welcomed Annette B. Weiss, age 98, of Alexandria, on Sunday, June 3, 2018. She completed her journey on earth surrounded by love.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at the Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Brad Soenksen officiating. Music is provided by Kelly Newhall....

May 20, 2018

Lori Ann Hornberger, age 51, of Alexandria, died Sunday, May 20, 2018, at home, surrounded by family under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Alexandria Covenant Church with Pastors John LeVahn and Trinity Opp officiating.  Music will be...

May 13, 2018

Steven “Beaver” W. Hlinsky, age 46, of Forada, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 13, 2018, at his son’s home in Forada.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 19, 2018, at the Alexandria Covenant Church with Pastor Trinity Opp officiating. Interment will be at Hudson Cemetery, Hudson Township.

Visitation is 4-8...

May 5, 2018

Gary R. Neumann, age 80, of Alexandria died Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Knute Nelson Care Center in Alexandria.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Nelson Gables Assisted Living in Alexandria.

Visitation is one hour prior to the service.

May 4, 2018

Marilyn J. Schmidt, age 65, of Alexandria, died Friday, May 4, 2018, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 12, 2018, at St. John Nepomuk Church, rural Lowry with Fr. Peter K. Kirchner, Jr. officiating. Private interment will take place at the Bohemian Independent Cemetery, Lake Mary...

April 30, 2018

Patricia (Pat) L. Eich, age 78, of Alexandria, went to rest Monday, April 30, 2018, at the Galleon Senior Living in Osakis.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating with Deacon Mark Stenger concelebrating. A private...

April 19, 2018

David L. Lusty, age 81, of Miltona, died Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. John Riggle officiating.  Music will be provided by Kim Byrne.  Interment will take place with full military honors...

April 16, 2018

Myron LeRoy Fischer, age 88, of Parkers Prairie, formerly of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 16, 2018, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 21, 2018, at St. William’s Living Center Chapel in Parkers Prairie with Fr....

April 14, 2018

Matthew James Lovrien, infant son to Mark and Heather Lovrien, was born into the arms of Jesus on April 14, 2018 at 3:23 p.m. at the Douglas County Hospital.

While he never took one breath of life on Earth, he breathed life into the hearts of the hundreds his story reached. Every human brought to this Earth has...

April 14, 2018

Lloyd M. Fanum, age 91, of Alexandria, formerly of Hastings, died Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Grand Arbor Assisted Living in Alexandria.

A graveside service will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, assembly area two, with full military honors.

Lloyd Milton Fanum...

April 6, 2018

Raymond H. Stoeck, age 87, of Miltona, died Friday, April 6, 2018, at Knute Nelson in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. Terry Finnern officiating.  Music will be provided by organist, Deb Joachim.  Burial will take place at Mount Calvary Lutheran...

April 2, 2018

Mary Lou Sigfrid, age 84, of Duluth, formerly of Minneapolis, died Monday, April 2, 2018, at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 9, 2018, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Burial is at the Parkers Prairie Cemetery.

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March 31, 2018

Harry C. Davis, age 74, of Brandon, died with his family and friends by his side on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria.

A memorial mass will be held at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Brandon with Rev. Andrew Marthaler...

March 28, 2018

Donald P. Koep Jr., age 75, of Parkers Prairie, died Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Urbank with Fr. Peter VanderWeyst officiating. Military honors accorded by the Minnesota...

March 21, 2018

Rose Mae (Salem) Simon, age 96, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2018, at her home at Edgewood Vista in Alexandria, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. John Riggle officiating.  Music is provided by pianist, Kevin Lee and...

March 20, 2018

Eldred D. Fredman, age 89, of Alexandria died Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Alexandria Covenant Church with Rev. John LeVahn and Rev. Ralph Erickson officiating. Music will be provided by Jake and Heidi Muszynski, and Charissa Cameron. Interment will be at...

March 14, 2018

Bradley “Brad” G. Skramstad, age 60, of Alexandria, died Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at the Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Fr. Steve Binsfeld presiding. Music is provided by Laurie J. Youngers....