Obituaries

Bette Reed

Bette Reed

September 27, 2015

Bette Jane Reed, 68, died peacefully in Alexandria with her family close by on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. Born Aug. 22, 1947, in Warren, Minn., to Arnold and Edna (Ross) Hanson, Bette grew up on the family sugar beet farm near Crookston, Minn. She was confirmed at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Crookston in 1960 and graduated from Crookston High...

Donald Johnson

Donald Johnson

September 22, 2015

Donald R. Johnson, age 92, a resident on Lake Miltona, died Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at his home. Funeral services are 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 28, 2015, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Hans Dahl officiating. Music is provided by Kim Byrne. Full Military Honors accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard, Alexandria American Legion Post #87, Alexandria VFW...

Waldon Current

Waldon Current

September 22, 2015

Waldon L. "Wally" Current, age 85, of Alexandria, died Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at his home surrounded by family. Funeral Services are 11:30 a.m., Monday, September 28, 2015, at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. David Hinz and Rev. Geoff Gronewold officiating. Music is provided by organist, Irma Brockberg and soloist, Gary Current. Burial is at Nelson Cemetery with...

Glen Kuhnau

Glen Kuhnau

September 8, 2015

Glen W. Kuhnau, age 79, of Miltona, died Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at Ecumen Bethany Home in Alexandria. Funeral Services are 11 a.m., Friday, September 11, 2015, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. Terry Finnern officiating. Music is provided by organist, Deb Joachim and vocalist, Shelly Luedeke. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m.,...

Marlan Hvezda

Marlan Hvezda

September 3, 2015

Marlan T. "Tom" Hvezda, age 79, of Alexandria, died suddenly Thursday, September 3, 2015, at Douglas County Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 12, 2015, at St. John's Nepomuk Church in rural Lowry with Fr. Jim Statz officiating. Music is provided by organist, Ann Zavadil and musicians, Alisa Hvezda and Daniel Adam. Full military honors are...

Janice Karger

Janice Karger

August 27, 2015

Janice J. (Stende) Karger, age 68, of Alexandria, formerly of Parkers Prairie, died Thursday, August 27, 2015, at Douglas County Hospital. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Sunday, August 30, 2015, at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. David Hinz and Rev. Geoff Gronewold officiating. Music is provided by organist, Lynette Finnern. Burial is at Parkers Prairie Cemetery. Visitation is one hour...

Judy Hemmerlin

Judy Hemmerlin

August 25, 2015

Judith A. "Judy" Hemmerlin, age 58, of Parkers Prairie, died Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at St. Cloud Hospital following complications from her courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Services are 1 p.m., Friday, August 28, 2015, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music is provided by organist, Gloria Hollatz. Burial is at the Parkers Prairie...

Donovan Hart

Donovan Hart

August 23, 2015

Donovan H. Hart, age 80, of Miltona, died Sunday, August 23, 2015, at St. Williams Living Center in Parkers Prairie. Funeral Services are 11:30 a.m., Thursday, August 27, 2015, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. Terry Finnern officiating. Music is provided by organist, Deb Joachim and vocalist, Dedra Zwieg. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is...

Richard Kuehn

Richard Kuehn

August 19, 2015

Richard H. "Dick" Kuehn, age 77, of Lake Miltona, died Wednesday, August 19, 2015, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Memorial Services are 11 a.m., Saturday, August 22, 2015, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. John Riggle officiating. Music is provided by organist, Kevin Lee and vocalist, Dedra Zwieg. Visitation is 6-8 p.m., Friday at...

Robert Modeen

Robert Modeen

August 15, 2015

Robert G. Modeen, age 83, of Miltona, died Saturday, August 15, 2015, surrounded by loved ones at Knute Nelson in Alexandria. Celebration of life open house will be held 2-5 p.m., Sunday, August 30, 2015, at L.J.'s Restaurant in Miltona where a light meal will be served. Everyone is welcome. Robert Gordon Modeen was born February 24, 1932, to Olaf...

John Wilke

John Wilke

August 14, 2015

John W. H. Wilke, age 95, of Alexandria, died Friday, August 14, 2015, at Knute Nelson in Alexandria. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Thursday, August 20, 2015, at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. David Hinz and Rev. Geoff Gronewold officiating. Music is provided by organist, JoNette Brogaard and vocalists, Cresta and Iver Hubert. Burial is at Parkers Prairie Cemetery. Visitation...

Edward Thoennes

Edward Thoennes

August 3, 2015

Edward R. Thoennes, age 90, of Urbank, died Monday, August 3, 2015, at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 7, 2015, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Urbank with Fr. Peter VanderWeyst and Fr. Herb Gappa officiating. Music is provided by organist Cassandra Kowalski, soloists Yvonne Debilzen, Judy Koep and the church...

LaVerne Olson

LaVerne Olson

August 3, 2015

LaVerne K. Olson, age 75, of Parkers Prairie, died Monday, August 3, 2015, at his home. Funeral services are 11 a.m., Saturday, August 8, 2015, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Deer Creek with Rev. Paul Yearyean officiating. Music is provided by organist, Darleen Wendt and soloists, Alyssa Welle and Eric Welle. Burial is at Elmo Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation is...

Shaun Norton

Shaun Norton

July 20, 2015

Shaun Patrick "Bubba" Norton, 46, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after an over two year hard fought battle with kidney cancer, Monday, July 20, 2015 at Ecumen Bethany Community in Alexandria. Shaun was born March 18, 1969 in Richfield, MN to Robert and Janette (Kubasta) Norton. He graduated from Rosemount High School in 1987. Shaun worked in his...

Robert Graf

Robert Graf

June 6, 2015

Robert C. Graf, age 90, of Elgin, Illinois passed away June 6, 2015, at his home in Parkers Prairie. Robert Clarence Graf was born July 27, 1924, to William and Pauline (Deihs) Graf in Elgin, Illinois. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1942. Following his graduation he enlisted in the Marine Corps and served his country during World War...

Daniel Snyder

Daniel Snyder

May 21, 2015

Daniel "Dan" G. Snyder, age 72, of the Alexandria, Minnesota area, peacefully entered into the presence of his Savior and Lord, Jesus on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at his home surrounded by his wife and two daughters. Memorial services are 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 29, 2015, at Alexandria Covenant Church in Alexandria with Rev. John LeVahn officiating. Music is provided...

Marvin Buker

Marvin Buker

May 21, 2015

Marvin O. Buker age 84, of Alexandria, passed away on May 21, 2015, at the Ecumen Bethany Community in Alexandria following a short illness. Marvin was born on November 25, 1930, to Walter and Elsie (Bathel) Buker in Waseca. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Waseca. He attended country school through the eighth grade and...

Rick Mittag

Rick Mittag

May 20, 2015

Richard "Rick" Mittag, age 62, of Miltona, died as a result of a tractor accident at his home, Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Funeral services are 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Kari van Wakeren officiating. Music is provided by organist, Randy Morken and vocalist, Paula Odland. Burial is at Mt. Calvary Lutheran...

Harry Riedel

Harry Riedel

May 13, 2015

Harry S. Riedel, age 81, of Parkers Prairie, died Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at St. Williams Living Center in Parkers Prairie. Memorial services are 2 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2015, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich and vocalist, Kelly Martin. Full military honors are accorded by the...

Walter Heiser

Walter Heiser

May 10, 2015

Walter Heiser, age 87, died Sunday, May 10, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his family at Windmill Ponds in Alexandria. Funeral services are 6 p.m., Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Esther Lutheran Church, Eastern Township with Rev. Jeanette Bidne officiating. Music is provided by organist, Marcia Guenther. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Wednesday at...