Daniel "Buster" F. Kruse

Daniel "Buster" F. Kruse

Jun 26, 2023

Daniel “Buster” F. Kruse, age 104, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26, 2023, at his home in Glenwood Estates.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. John Martinson officiating. Music is provided by Diane Alveshere.  Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Alexandria.

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Corinne M. Stinton

Corinne M. Stinton

Jun 22, 2023

Corinne Miranda Stinton, was born on April 29, 1943, to Jose and Geneva (Whitfield) Gacusana at White Earth, Minnesota.   She spent many fun filled summers there at the family cabin on South Twin Lake while growing up.  She met the love of her life while in high school at Akron, Iowa, and married Dale Stinton while in college.  They celebrated...

Logan J. Pfeffer

Logan J. Pfeffer

Jun 16, 2023

The beautiful young life of Logan James Pfeffer, 17, ended unexpectedly in the early morning of Friday, June 16, 2023, the result of a tragic automobile accident. Words cannot express the sadness and sorrow his parents are experiencing at this time – first learning of and now living with the loss of their only child.

 

Logan’s parents, Jamie and...

Tammy A. Pruden

Tammy A. Pruden

Jun 13, 2023

Tammy A. Pruden, age 65, of Wadena died on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 26, 2023, at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Wadena with Pastor Jim Stoneman officiating.

Visitation is one hour prior the service.

Tammy Ann was born to Lyle...

Richard E. Bullick

Richard E. Bullick

Jun 7, 2023

Richard E. Bullick, age 92, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at his home under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.

Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service.

Richard Edward Albert was born...

Bonnie Jean Churchwell

Bonnie Jean Churchwell

May 29, 2023

Bonnie Jean (Kilian) Churchwell died on May 29, 2023, in Alexandria, Minnesota. She was 83 years of age. Bonnie Jean was born and raised in the small hamlet of Sugar Bush, Wisconsin, the daughter of Vernon and Erna Kilian. After graduating from Marquette University with a degree in dental hygiene, she moved to the Chicago area where she met and...

Barbara M. Wenker

Barbara M. Wenker

May 29, 2023

Barbara M. Wenker, age 61, of Alexandria, died on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Alomere Health.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the Church of St. Mary in Alexandria with Father Matthew Kuhn presiding. Private family interment will take place at St. Eloi Cemetery, Ghent.

Visitation is 5-7 p.m., with a 6:45 p.m. prayer...

Jim A. Towner

Jim A. Towner

May 28, 2023

James Alan “Jim” Towner was born on September 8, 1946, in Vermillion, South Dakota to William and Irene (Johnson) Towner. He grew up on a farm near Volin, South Dakota and attended country school through 8th grade. His family moved to Vermillion where he graduated from Vermillion High School. Jim attended the University of South Dakota and earned a degree...

Bruce L. Hertzog

Bruce L. Hertzog

May 27, 2023

 

Bruce L. Hertzog, age 81, of Brandon, died of Acute Myeloid Leukemia on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Brandon with Fr. Peter VanderWeyst presiding. Interment with full military honors...

Allen E. Ost

Allen E. Ost

May 26, 2023

Allen E. Ost, 70, of Stillwater MN, died on May 26, 2023 after a brief and brave battle with cancer.

 

Allen was born to Elmer and Gladys Ost and raised in Parkers Prairie on the family dairy farm. He graduated in 1971 and went to the University of Minnesota, earning degrees in Forestry and Mechanical Engineering. 

 

After high...

Andrew "Andy" A. Struthers

Andrew "Andy" A. Struthers

May 24, 2023

Andrew “Andy” A. Struthers, age 39, of Parkers Prairie, passed away unexpectedly, outliving his life expectancy, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Pastor Greg Billberg officiating. Music is provided by organist, Julie Lindgren and...

Jerome "Jerry" E. Koep

Jerome "Jerry" E. Koep

May 21, 2023

Jerome “Jerry” E. Koep, age 83, of Parkers Prairie, died on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Astera Health in Wadena.

Visitation is 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023, at St. William’s Living Center Chapel in Parkers Prairie.

A private family service will be held. Interment with full military honors will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans...

Sharon A. Illetschko

Sharon A. Illetschko

May 19, 2023

Sharon A. Illetschko, age 80, of Carlos, died suddenly on Friday, May 19, 2023, at St. Cloud Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River with Fr. Mark Botzet officiating. Music is provided by the church choir. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.

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Diane Ritten

Diane Ritten

May 17, 2023

Diane Ritten, age 51, of St. Louis Park, formerly of Parkers Prairie, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the Estates of St. Louis Park.

A graveside service will be held at 12 PM, June 7, 2023, at the St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery in Belle River, MN.  A potluck and time of gathering will follow the service at...

Virginia A. Wilde

Virginia A. Wilde

Apr 20, 2023

Virginia Arlene (Bridwell) Wilde, 79, of Parkers Prairie, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 20, 2023, peacefully surrounded by family. 

 

Virginia was born on April 2, 1944, to Ernest and Blanche Bridwell in Superior, Nebraska.  After Virginia graduated from Superior High School in 1962, she went on into the workforce. 

  

Virginia was preceded in death by...

Sherron L. Blatti

Sherron L. Blatti

Apr 19, 2023

Sherron L. Blatti, age 77, of Alexandria, formerly of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Edgewood Senior Living.

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

Sherron Lee was born on June 5, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio. Her parents, Robert and Mary (Lee) Blatti, raised her in Fergus Falls,...

Jaci M. Schlosser

Jaci M. Schlosser

Apr 16, 2023

Jaci M. Schlosser, age 46, of Miltona, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at her home.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, April 21, 2023, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Pastor Scott Hoecker officiating.

A visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Esther Lutheran Church...

Lewis R. Griese

Lewis R. Griese

Apr 15, 2023

Lewis R. Griese, age 92, of Miltona, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Brandon Assisted Living.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 28, 2023, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. Terry Finnern officiating. Music is provided by organist, Deb Joachim. Interment will take place at the church cemetery. Full...

Clifford W. Emmert

Clifford W. Emmert

Apr 14, 2023

Clifford Wayne Emmert was born on March 22, 1932, to Clifford C. and Nota (Shanholtzer) Emmert at home in Grant County, South Dakota. He was the oldest of six children and spoke often of farm chores and helping his mother in the house with his siblings. The family moved from South Dakota to Aitkin County to farm, moving again to...

Beverly A. Melde

Beverly A. Melde

Apr 12, 2023

Beverly A. Melde, age 73, of Alexandria passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Galeon Senior Living in Osakis.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor John Taplin officiating. Private family interment will take place at Fron Cemetery, Starbuck.

Visitation is one...

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