Obituaries

December 6, 2017

Linda L. Moske, age 67, of Parkers Prairie, died Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at Horsehead Lake Country Living in Parkers Prairie.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich and soloist, Dedra Zwieg. Burial is at...

December 2, 2017

Orlin Lester Johnson, age 92, of Almora, died December 2nd, 2017, at St. William’s Living Center of heart failure.

A graveside service with full military honors will be held 1 p.m., Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Almora.

Orlin was the son of Ole C.  and Theoline “Lena” (Larson)...

November 29, 2017

Gladys L. Sanvik age 87, of Parkers Prairie, died Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria.

Funeral service is 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Esther Lutheran Church with Rev. Tom Kolden officiating.  Music is provided by organist, Marcia Guenther.  Burial is at the church cemetery.

Visitation is one hour prior...

November 28, 2017

Derek L. Biggar, age 36, of Carlos, died Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at the St. Cloud Hospital following injuries sustained in an ATV accident.

Funeral service is 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at New Life Christian Church in Alexandria with Pastor John Taplin and Pastor Jeremy Schneider officiating.  Music is provided by pianist, Missy Hansen and...

November 19, 2017

Sally H. Mudge, age 91, of Battle Lake, died peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2017, at Alex Assisted Living.

A celebration of life will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 11, 2017, at the Battle Lake Alliance Church with Rev. Derek Mansker officiating.  Music is provided by pianist, Joyce Herbranson and vocalist, Lauren May.  Burial will take...

November 16, 2017

Sharon Marie Martinson, 71, of Alexandria, formerly of Benson, went to be with her Savior on November 16, 2017, surrounded by family.

Celebration of Life will be 11 a.m., Monday, November 20, 2017, at Alexandria Covenant Church with Rev. John LeVahn officiating.  Music is provided by pianist, Keith Martinson.  Burial will take place at Pike Lake Cemetery...

October 24, 2017

John J. Walz, age 97, a longtime resident of Alexandria died on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 surrounded by his family at Grand Arbor in Alexandria.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 28, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria with Father Steven Binsfeld officiating.  Music is provided by pianist, Laurie J. Youngers and cantor,...

October 24, 2017

Patrick “Butch” F. Koep, age 63, of Brandon, died Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at St. Cloud Hospital.

A private family service was held. A celebration of life for Butch will be held from 2-5 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2017 at the Old Mill Bar & Restaurant in Urbank.

Patrick “Butch” F Koep was born December 23,...

October 23, 2017

Rev. Dr. John Victor Gronli passed peacefully into God’s arms on October 23, 2017, at Ecumen Bethany Community in Alexandria.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Greg Billberg officiating.  Music is provided by organist, Randy Morken and vocalist, John...

October 22, 2017

Ronald “Ron” C. Roloff, age 80, of Parkers Prairie, died October 22, 2017, at St. Cloud Hospital as consequence of a fall in his home.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 28, 2017, at St. James Lutheran Church in South Effington Township with Rev. Dennis Angland officiating. Music is provided by organist, Vickie...

October 20, 2017

Richard “Rick”  T. Ackerman, age 58, of Parkers Prairie, died Friday, October 20, 2017, at Ecumen Prairie Lodge in Brooklyn Center.

A memorial service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, November 11, 2017, at the Prairie Event Center in Parkers Prairie with Pastor Jeremy Schneider officiating. Music is provided by guitarist, Pastor Bruce Fischer.

Visitation is...

October 18, 2017

Neva B. Andrews, age 92, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, October 18, 2017.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, October 28, 2017, at the 6th Avenue Community Center, 1615 6th Avenue E, Alexandria.

Neva Andrews was born September 2, 1925, in Sugarville, Utah. When she was in...

October 17, 2017

Our son and brother, Brian James Conn, 42 years old, died unexpectedly on a beautiful, warm fall day on October 17, 2017.

A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m., Sunday, October 22, 2017, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Fr. Steven Binsfeld officiating.

Visitation is 3-5 p.m., Saturday, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria and will continue one...

October 13, 2017

Annabelle Kretschmar, age 98, of Brooklyn Park, formerly of Parkers Prairie, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2017, at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be 10:30 am., Friday October 20, 2017, at the Church of St. Gerard Majella in Brooklyn Park with Fr. Patrick Keyes officiating. Burial...

October 6, 2017

Norma L. Jahnke, age 91, of Parkers Prairie, died Friday, October 6, 2017, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church in North Effington Township with Rev. Roger Krebs and Rev.  Bruce Laabs officiating.  Music is provided by organist, Ivy Christensen...

October 4, 2017

Lu B. DeMartelaere, age 83, of Miltona, died Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria.

A private memorial service was held at  the Lind Family Funeral Home in Miltona with Rev. Rachel Stout officiating. Music is provided by organist, Kevin Lee and soloist, Dedra Zwieg.

Lu Belle Brainard was born on February 8, 1934 to Albert and Sarah...

September 3, 2017

LeRoy Hilbert Ladwig, age 88, of Moorhead, MN, died peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at Ecumen Bethany Community in Alexandria, MN.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, November 10th, 2017, at The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 4000 28th St South, Moorhead, MN. Visitation will take place one hour prior to...

August 31, 2017

Carole S. Herzog, age 81, of Miltona, MN and Naples, FL, died August 31, 2017, in Naples.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 9, 2017, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. John Riggle officiating. Music is provided by pianist, Kevin Lee and soloist, Darla Crossley. Burial is at Faith Lutheran Community...

August 28, 2017

Clifford Arthur Anderson, age 96, of Alexandria and formerly of Willmar, died Monday, August 28, 2017, at Knute Nelson Care Center in Alexandria.

Funeral services are 3 p.m., Sunday, September 3, 2017, at Knute Nelson Care Center Chapel in Alexandria with Rev. Dennis Hier officiating. Burial is at 5:30 p.m., at the Union Cemetery in...

August 17, 2017

Orvis L. Jibben, age 83, of Alexandria, formerly of Madison, MN, died Thursday, August 17, 2017, at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria.

Funeral services are 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 19, 2017, at Alexandria Covenant Church with Pastor Rollie Mossberg officiating. Music is provided by pianist, Nancy Holm and soloist, Dean Olson.

Visitation is 9:00 until...