Obituaries
Wayne L. Benson
January 29, 2025
Wayne L. Benson, age 89, of Alexandria, died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, under the care of Alex Assisted Living and St Croix Hospice.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Matthew Lorenz officiating. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Alexandria.
A visitation...
Ralph L. Hornberger
January 24, 2025
Ralph L. Hornberger, age 94, of Alexandria, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Bethany on the Lake under the care of Moments Hospice.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Megan Preston presiding. Full military honors will be accorded by the...
Bill L. Ludovissie
January 22, 2025
William Leo Ludovissie—known to friends and family as Bill— left this world on January 22, 2025, in the comforts of his home surrounded by his wife and three daughters. Our beloved bohemian warrior was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in August of 2024. In less than two months’ time he started chemo and, with the grace of many close...
Edward LeRoy Eckstrom
January 18, 2025
Edward Leroy Eckstrom, age 96, Alexandria, formerly of Mpls, died on January 18, 2025.
Ed graduated from Benson High School, Omaha in 1946, and attended North Park College. He met his future wife on board the M/S Gripsholm in 1948 while travelling to Sweden. Ed was a general contractor who built custom homes in the west metro area. Lake Alice in...
Sharon Loretta Johnson
January 17, 2025
Sharon L. Johnson, age 81, of Alexandria, formerly of Wadena, died with her family by her side on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Autumn Cottages in Alexandria, under the care of Vivie Hospice.
A service for Sharon will be held in the spring.
Sharon Loretta was born on July 21, 1943, one of eight children, to Jim and Loretta (Uttermark) Gould in...
George W. Davis
January 14, 2025
George W. Davis, age 87, of St. Cloud, formerly of Millerville, after years of practice, went to eternal rest on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Talamore Senior Living in St. Cloud.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2025, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Millerville with Fr. Jeremy Theis officiating....
Nancy M. Hardy
January 12, 2025
Nancy M. Hardy, age 88, of Alexandria, died surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at her home under the care of Vivie Hospice.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Interment will take place at Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m., Friday, January 17th,...
Corine A. Thoennes
January 7, 2025
Corine Thoennes, age 93, of Millerville, died on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by family under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.
Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., Friday, January 10, 2025, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors in Millerville with Fr. Jeremy Theis officiating. Music is provided by organist, Paul Malecha and the Voices of...
John "Jocko" T. Speirs
December 23, 2024
John “Jocko” T. Speirs, age 91, of Cottage Grove, formerly of Alexandria and South St. Paul, died on Monday, December 23, 2024, at United Hospital in St. Paul.
Private family services will be held with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery, South St. Paul. Full military honors will be accorded.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jesse Speirs; wife,...
Jeffrey "Jeff" M. Hvezda
December 21, 2024
Jeff M. Hvezda, age 61, of Alexandria, died at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 30, 2024, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. PJ Malin officiating. Interment will be held at Lake Mary Cemetery, Lake Mary Township.
The visitation is 4-7 p.m., Sunday, December 29th,...
Russell John Koep
December 2, 2024
Russell John Koep, age 77, of Alexandria, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 2, 2024.
Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Urbank with Fr. Jeremy Theis presiding. Internment will take place at St. William’s Catholic Cemetery, Parkers Prairie.
Visitation will begin with a 4 p.m. prayer service and will conclude...
Margaret A. Hedlund
November 27, 2024
Margaret “Marge” A. Hedlund, age 71, of Garfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Hans Dahl officiating. Music is provided by Nolan Weisz. Interment will take place at Glenwood Lutheran...
Verlie Virginia Blank
November 22, 2024
Verlie Virginia Blank age 87 a cherished wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at St Williams Living Center in Parkers Prairie under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Lind Funeral Home in Alexandria with Deacon Sharon Bridges presiding. The interment...
Steven Ken Senst
November 20, 2024
Steven K. Senst, age 73, of Alexandria, died on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at St. Cloud Hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial is 11a.m., on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Church of St. Mary in Alexandria with Fr. Dan Ruprecht presiding. Music is provided by cantor, Erin Takle, accompanied by Jody Koubsky. Full military honors will be accorded by the Minnesota Honor...
Leonard "Lenny" M. Suchy
November 19, 2024
Leonard M. “Lenny” Suchy, age 86, of Alexandria, died on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at St. Cloud Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Full military honors will be accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard, American Legion Post #87, Veteran of Foreign Wars Post #936, Vietnam Veterans...
Vivian R. Rindelaub
November 18, 2024
Vivian (Rudolf) Rindelaub, age 89 5/6 years, of Alexandria, formerly of Waseca, Marcell, and Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at her home.
A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until the time of the 3 p.m. service on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at First Lutheran Church, with Rev. Megan Preston presiding, 1655 18th Ave E, Alexandria,...
Jonathan H. Kuhn
November 16, 2024
)Jonathan Howard Kuhn, 53, passed away at home suddenly on Saturday, November 16, 2024.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 16, 2025, at Seven Dolors Church in Millerville. John will be interred in our ancestors’ cemetery near his cousin, Teddy Wagner.
John was the child of Howard and Gladys Kuhn, born on May 23, 1971, in...
Renee E. Tomford
November 15, 2024
Renee E. Tomford, age 56, of Urbank, died unexpectedly on Friday, November 15, 2024, at St. Cloud Hospital.
A visitation will begin at 5 p.m. and conclude with a prayer service at 7 p.m., on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.
Renee Elizabeth was born on October 16, 1968, the youngest of three, to Edmond “Eddie” and...
Arlyne E. Zarbok
November 13, 2024
Arlyne E. Zarbok, age 90, of Alexandria, died on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in her home at Grand Arbor.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2024, at East Moe Church in Garfield with Chaplain Michael Peterson officiating. Music is provided by Kim Byrne. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.
Visitation is one hour prior...
Ella Steidl
November 12, 2024
Ella J. H. Steidl, age 85, of Parkers Prairie, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Knute Nelson Care Center in Alexandria, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at St. William’s Catholic Church in Parkers Prairie, with Fr. Jeremy Theis officiating. Music will be provided by Kim Byrne....
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