Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Sandra L. Cravatta
March 26, 2025
Sandra L. Cravatta, age 82, of Alexandria, formerly of Streator and Olney, Illinois, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her home.
Sandra Lee (Smalley) Cravatta was born on October 16, 1942, to Elliot and Dorthy (Cavanaugh) Smalley in Streator, Illinois. As a young child, her family moved to Galeon, Ohio where she grew up. She...
John H. Haffner
March 25, 2025
John H. Haffner, age 82, of rural Rose City, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Ralph Erickson officiating. Private family interment will take place at the Parkers Prairie Cemetery, next to his brother...
Alice E. Giefer
March 24, 2025
Alice E. Giefer, age 95, of Alexandria, died on Monday, March 24, 2025, at her home at Grand Arbor.
Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Church of St. Mary in Alexandria with Fr. Dan Ruprecht presiding. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.
The visitation is one hour prior to the service at church.
Alice...
Howard F. Kuhn
March 12, 2025
Howard Frederick Kuhn, 86, passed away at CAMC Memorial Hospice Care on March 12, 2025.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 16, 2025, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Church in Millerville. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.
Howard was born to Frederick and Julitta (Otto) Kuhn on July 9, 1938 at home in...
Roland H. Quinn
March 11, 2025
Roland H. Quinn, age 89, of Alexandria, formerly of Silver Bay, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Windmill Ponds under the care of Moments Hospice.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Jim Hinson presiding. Full military honors will...
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