Obituaries

Kyle Neitzert

Kyle Neitzert

September 29, 2012

Kyle B. Neitzert, age 42, of Alexandria, died as a result of a car accident, Saturday, September 29, 2012, at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 5, 2012, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich and vocalist, Rev....

Lenore Christianson

Lenore Christianson

September 19, 2012

Lenore M. Christianson, age 90, of Spruce Hill Township, died Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at West Wind Village in Morris, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 24, 2012, at Spruce Hill Lutheran Church in Spruce Hill Township, with Rev. Michael Hanson and Rev. James Brown officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Kevin Lee and vocalists,...

Loyd Anderson

Loyd Anderson

September 13, 2012

Lloyd T. Anderson, age 88, of Alexandria, died Thursday, September 13, 2012, surrounded by his family, at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 17, 2012, at Alexandria Covenant Church with Rev. John LeVahn and Rev. Trinity Opp officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Mertice Brueske, pianist, Sue Johnson, vocalist, Cindy Orn,...

Marlys Kuhne

Marlys Kuhne

September 3, 2012

Marlys M. Kuhne, age 75, of Farwell, died Monday, September 3, 2012, at Bethany Home in Alexandria, after battling cancer for four years. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 8, 2012, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Holmes City with Rev. Denise Croskey officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Jan Myhr. Burial will take place at Rose...

Viola Henning

Viola Henning

September 1, 2012

Viola "Ole" M. Henning, age 86, of Miltona, died Saturday, September 1, 2012, surrounded by family, at Knute-Nelson Memorial Home in Alexandria. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. William Stockman officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Deb Joachim and vocalist, Gary Gylsen. Burial will take...

Wendy Karger

Wendy Karger

August 20, 2012

Wendy Lee Karger, age 56, of Miltona, died unexpectedly, Monday, August 20, 2012, at her home. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 24, 2012, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Miltona with Rev. Cindy Lou Schmidt officiating. Burial will be at Parkers Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the...

Jim Cronk

Jim Cronk

August 7, 2012

James L. "Jim" Cronk, age 74, of Almora, passed Tuesday, August 7, 2012, surrounded by his loving family at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, Minnesota. Memorial service will be held 12 noon, Saturday, August 11, 2012, at Elmo Lutheran Church, Elmo Township, rural Parkers Prairie, with Rev. Del Moen officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Almora with...

Harlan Angell

Harlan Angell

July 28, 2012

Harlan "Harley" G. Angell, age 79, of Miltona, died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Knute Nelson Memorial Home in Alexandria. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Gloria Hollatz and vocalist, Dedra Zwieg. Burial will take place...

Eileen Blashack

Eileen Blashack

July 25, 2012

Eileen E. Blashack, age 87, of Maple Grove, formerly of East Moline, Illinois, passed away July 25, 2012, at St. Therese Care Center, New Hope. She is preceded in death by herhusband of 52 years, Gordon; sisters, Alva Heideman and Mildred Miller. She is survived by her children, Daniel Imelda Blashack, Sharon (Warren) Carlson, Dennis (Evelyn) Blashack and Rick (Joan)...

LeRoy Becker

LeRoy Becker

July 18, 2012

LeRoy Becker, age 73 of Parkers Prairie, formerly of Urbank passed away on Wednesday, July 18 at the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, MN. LeRoy Peter Becker was born on December 8, 1938 in Effington Township, Otter Tail County to Theodore and Mary (Hartman) Becker. He grew up on the family farm and learned to appreciate country living. LeRoy would...

Donald Fuhrman

Donald Fuhrman

July 6, 2012

Donald H. Fuhrman, age 76, of Miltona, died Friday, July 6, 2012, at Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. William Stockman officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Deb Joachim and a duet performed by his grandson and wife, Ezekial & Mandy...

Marlene Hoppe

Marlene Hoppe

June 22, 2012

Marlene entered the glory of Heaven Friday, June 22, 2012, from the St. Williams Living Center in Parkers Prairie, at the age of 54 years, 9 months, 14 days. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at St. James Lutheran Church, South Effington with Rev. Dennis Angland officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Judy Rademacher...

Erwin Fruth

Erwin Fruth

June 10, 2012

Erwin B. Fruth, age 85, of Brandon, died peacefully, Sunday, June 10, 2012, at Our Home Your Home in Henning. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 14, 2012, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Urbank with Rev. Fr. LeRoy Scheierl officiating. Music will be provided by the church choir and vocalists, Connie Lee Cunningham, Bernadette Wagner,...

LeRoy Young

LeRoy Young

June 2, 2012

LeRoy A. "Squeak" Young, age 75, of Miltona, died Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 11, 2012, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. Jonathan Sorum officiating. Music will be provided by Kim Byrne. Visitation will take place 5-8 p.m., Sunday at Lind Family Funeral Home...

Jim Kamphake

Jim Kamphake

June 1, 2012

Jim P. Kamphake, age 57, life-long resident of Parkers Prairie, died suddenly while working out of town, Friday, June 1, 2012, at Hillsboro Medical Center in Hillsboro, North Dakota. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at St. William's Catholic Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Fr. LeRoy Scheierl officiating. Music will be provided by Becky...

Richard Skinner

Richard Skinner

May 30, 2012

Lind Family Funeral Service 218-338-2911 Richard C. "Dick" Skinner, age 83, of Miltona, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at St. William's Living Center in Parkers Prairie, following a year-long battle with multiple myeloma. A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 9, 2012, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. Jonathan Sorum officiating. Music will be provided...

Celestine Debilzen

Celestine Debilzen

May 27, 2012

Celestine F. "Sally" Debilzen, age 76, of Vining, died Sunday, May 27, 2012, at Peaceful Bliss in Alexandria. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 31, 2012, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Urbank with Rev. Fr. LeRoy Scheierl officiating. Music will be provided by the church choir, organist, Angie Thoenes and vocalist, Yvonne Debilzen. Burial...

Donald Friese

Donald Friese

May 20, 2012

Donald Duane Friese, "Doc", age 81, of Rose City, died peacefully, Sunday, May 20, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. James Brown officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Kim Byrne and vocalists, John Chandler and Andrew...

Roy Poltiske

Roy Poltiske

May 7, 2012

Roy was born on April 27, 1921 to John and Martha (Gluba) Poltiske in Leaf Mountain Township, Otter Tail Co, MN. Roy attended a one room schoolhouse (which still stands today) in rural Urbank. He spoke fondly of his childhood and life on the farm with his family. He shared many stories with his children and grandchildren. Roy joined the...

Richard Olson

Richard Olson

April 22, 2012

Richard "Dick" D. Olson, age 67, of Miltona, died Sunday, April 22, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 27, 2012, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. Kari van Wakeren officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Kevin Lee and vocalist, Kim Byrne. Burial...