Obituaries

Steven P. Frahm

Steven P. Frahm

June 2, 2025

Steven P. Frahm, age 75, of Alexandria, formerly of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 2, 2025, at the Vivie Short Term Rehab Center.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Interment will take place at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery...

Patricia "Pat" Lou Manthei

Patricia "Pat" Lou Manthei

June 1, 2025

Patricia “Pat” L. Manthei, age 94, of Miltona, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 9, 2025, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Miltona with Deacon Sharon Bridges officiating. Interment will follow the service at 3 p.m. at Granite Falls City...

Mark D. Miller

Mark D. Miller

May 28, 2025

Mark D. Miller, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at his home near Eagle Bend. 

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Mark Duane Miller was born on March 4, 1964, to Edward and Delpha (Diedrich) Miller in Parkers Prairie. He grew up on the family farm with his four siblings on Lake Irene....

Linda Suzanne Stevens

Linda Suzanne Stevens

May 26, 2025

Linda Suzanne Stevens was born to Jay and Mae (Molden) Baldwin on October 9, 1956, at the Chippewa County Hospital in Montevideo, Minnesota. Linda and siblings, Pamela and Keith, spent their early years living the good life on farms around the Monte area. Pamela and Linda enjoyed attending one room schools until 1965 when the family moved to Owatonna, MN.

In...

Barbara Ann Brower

Barbara Ann Brower

May 23, 2025

Barbara Ann Brower, age 67, of Alexandria, died on Friday, May 23, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her family at home under the care of Vivie Hospice.

A celebration of Barb’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m., on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Alexandria Covenant Church with Rev. Trinity Opp presiding. Interment will take place at 8:30 a.m., on Thursday, May...

Frank A. Peppersack

Frank A. Peppersack

May 22, 2025

Frank A. Peppersack, age 90, of Parkers Prairie, died on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., on Friday, May 30, 2025, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River with Fr. Dan Ruprecht presiding. Interment will take place at the church cemetery. Full military honors will be accorded by the Minnesota...

Genevieve Floreen Zarbok

Genevieve Floreen Zarbok

May 22, 2025

Genevieve Floreen (Toft) Zarbok, age 100, of Alexandria, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Vivie Short Term Rehab Center.

Funeral services are 11 a.m., on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Matt Lorenz presiding. Interment will take place at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, West Miltona.

Visitation is one hour prior to the service at...

Diane Marie Riedel

Diane Marie Riedel

May 12, 2025

Diane M. Riedel, age 84, of Parkers Prairie, died on Monday, May 12, 2025, at St. William's Living Center, Parkers Prairie, Minnesota.

Diane Marie was born on September 18, 1940, to Marvin and Hilda (Dreger) Olson in Almora, MN. She was baptized on October 30, 1940 and confirmed on May 24, 1953, both by Pastor Fred Meyer at St. Paul's Lutheran...

Lawrence “Larry” J. Zilliox

Lawrence “Larry” J. Zilliox

May 3, 2025

Lawrence “Larry” Joseph Zilliox, a devoted educator, community leader, global citizen, and lifelong learner, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was 80 years old.

A celebration of Larry’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Andrea Olson officiating. Full military honors...

Richard J. Boelsen

Richard J. Boelsen

May 1, 2025

Richard J. Boelsen, age 84, a loyal, passionate, and hardworking man who was always willing to lend a helping hand, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, leaving behind cherished memories for family and friends.

A celebration of life service will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Megan...

Ruth M. Hammer

Ruth M. Hammer

May 1, 2025

Ruth M. Hammer, age 92, of Henning, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Willow Creek Assisted Living in Henning.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Henning with Rev. Keith Lankford officiating. Interment will be held at Grace Cemetery, Henning.

Visitation will begin at...

Thomas "Tom" C. Birhanzel

Thomas "Tom" C. Birhanzel

April 30, 2025

Thomas C. “Tom” Birhanzel, age 79, of Alexandria, died on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Nelson Care Center by Vivie.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 8, 2025, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Benson with Rev. Jack Baumgarn officiating. Interment will be held at the Benson City Cemetery. Full military honors will be accorded by...

Lois Boehne

Lois Boehne

April 28, 2025

Lois Boehne, age 92, of Alexandria, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Grand Arbor, under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee presiding. Private family interment will take...

Mary Ann Koep

Mary Ann Koep

April 19, 2025

Mary Ann Koep, age 100, of Parkers Prairie, formerly of Vining, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 25, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Urbank with Fr. Jeremy Theis officiating. Music is provided by the church choir. Interment is...

Margaret "Peg" M. Jahnke

Margaret "Peg" M. Jahnke

April 16, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Margaret “Peg” Marie Reardon Jahnke, beloved Wife, Mother, Nana, Sister, and Aunt of Parkers Prairie, MN, at The University of Minnesota Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, the evening of April 16th, 2025, at the age of 77. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Born March 29th, 1948, in...

Neil E. Johnson

Neil E. Johnson

April 13, 2025

Neil Johnson died peacefully in Christ at 3:35 AM, Palm Sunday morning, April 13, 2025, with his brother Duane at his side. Twelve hours prior to his death, at 3:45 on Saturday, his brother Larry bade him farewell: “Neil, I commend you to the care of Almighty God your savior. God give you peace now and joy forevermore.” Neil’s mother...

Kathern Ann Edenloff

Kathern Ann Edenloff

April 9, 2025

Kathern "Kathy" Hensley Edenloff, beloved daughter of George W. and Kizzie D. (Lee) Hensley, passed away on April 9, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Wevaco, West Virginia, Kathy moved to Minnesota in June of 1955, where she soon met the love of her life, Fred W. Edenloff, Jr. The two fell in love and married on May...

Genevieve Murphy

Genevieve Murphy

April 8, 2025

Genevieve Murphy, age 91, of Alexandria, died peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Church of St. Mary in Alexandria. Private family interment will take place on a later date at Calvary Cemetery, Morris.

Visitation will begin with parish...

Wilma F. Eliason

Wilma F. Eliason

April 7, 2025

Wilma F. Eliason, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, in Alexandria, Minnesota.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Apple River Community Church in Amery, WI. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the Memorial Service at the Church. Wilma will be interred next to...

Michael Jeremy Sieve

Michael Jeremy Sieve

April 6, 2025

Michael Jeremy Sieve of Alexandria passed away suddenly on April 6, 2025, at the age of 72.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., Monday, April 14, 2025, at the Church of St. Mary in Alexandria with Fr. Dan Ruprecht officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard and the Veteran’s Memorial Honor Guard. Private family interment...