Obituaries

Shirley I. Myren

Shirley I. Myren

August 18, 2025

Shirley I. Myren, age 95, of Miltona, died on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Nelson Care Center by Vivie in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Michael Peterson officiating. Interment will take place at the Parkers Prairie Cemetery.

A visitation will be held one hour...

Derek J. N. McGowan

Derek J. N. McGowan

August 15, 2025

Derek J. N. McGowan, age 76, of Parkers Prairie, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, August 15, 2025, at his home.

A celebration of life service will be held at 12 p.m. (6 p.m. United Kingdom time), Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Dan Johnson and Pastor Jeff Pankratz officiating. Private...

Hugh Carl McWhorter

Hugh Carl McWhorter

August 11, 2025

Hugh Carl McWhorter, a steadfast community servant, Navy veteran, and devoted husband, passed away peacefully at the age of 82, on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Alomere Health.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River with Fr. Matthew Kuhn presiding. Hugh will be laid to rest at 12...

Karyn G. Enestvedt-Sportel

Karyn G. Enestvedt-Sportel

August 10, 2025

Karyn G. Enestvedt-Sportel, age 69, of Carlos, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Sanford Health Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

A gathering to celebrate Karyn’s life will be held from 5–7 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria, concluding with a time of sharing. The celebration will continue from 1–3 p.m. on...

Lennie R. Murray

Lennie R. Murray

August 6, 2025

Lennie R. Murray, age 83, of Alexandria passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Nelson Care Center in Alexandria.

A celebration of life gathering will begin at 1 p.m., and conclude at 3 p.m. with military honors accorded by the Veterans Memorial Honor Guard, Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.

Lennie Rae was born on...

Richard "Buzzy" A. Dropik

Richard "Buzzy" A. Dropik

August 5, 2025

Richard “Buzzy” Anton Dropik, age 89, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, at the Assured Living Senior Care house in Parker, Colorado, where he was lovingly cared for in his final months, and with the services of Optimal Hospice in his final days.

Mass of Christian Burial is at 2 p.m., Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Church of St....

Tom A. Uhde

Tom A. Uhde

August 4, 2025

Tom A. Uhde, age 84, formerly from Miltona, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2025, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Miltona. 

Thomas Alfred Uhde was born on June 30, 1941, to Alfred and Masie (Zimmerman) Uhde in Bertha. He grew...

Richard D. Anderson

Richard D. Anderson

August 4, 2025

Richard D. Anderson, age 75, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, at Bethany on the Lake.

A celebration of life gathering will take place from 1-3 p.m., Friday, September 26, 2025, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. 

Richard Dean was born on May 28, 1950, to Walter and Lucille (Peterson) Anderson. He grew up in Montevideo, Minnesota. Rick spent...

Ruth L. Peterson

Ruth L. Peterson

August 1, 2025

Ruth L. Peterson, age 101, of Long Prairie, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on August 1, 2025, at Bethany on the Lake.

A Celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Grace Baptist Church in Alexandria with Pastor Ken Gibbs officiating. Interment will be at the Reynolds Baptist Cemetery in Long Prairie...

Nancy C. Rubner

Nancy C. Rubner

July 31, 2025

Nancy C. Rubner, 65, of Parkers Prairie, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at St. Cloud Hospital.

A visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 4 p.m.

Nancy Catherine Strain was born on February 14, 1960, in Bethesda,...

Irene Catherine Williams

Irene Catherine Williams

July 31, 2025

Irene Catherine (Jeppesen) Hansen Williams, age 96, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Edgewood Vista Memory Care in Alexandria, after seven years with Dementia.

Funeral services are 11 a.m., on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Leaf Valley with Rev. Scott Brown presiding. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.

The visitation is...

Diana Jean Peppersack

Diana Jean Peppersack

July 31, 2025

Diana J. Peppersack, age 55, of Nelson, died on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., Saturday, August 9, 2025, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River with Fr. Matthew Kuhn presiding. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.

The visitation is one hour prior to the service.

Diana Jean...

Randy H. Keller

Randy H. Keller

July 25, 2025

Randolph “Randy” H. Keller, age 72, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria.

A celebration of life gathering will be held from 2-5 p.m., Friday, August 1, 2025, at the Lakes Area Alano Club (1604 Jefferson Street, Alexandria). The family invites you to join them...

Jonathon W. McKay

Jonathon W. McKay

July 24, 2025

Jonathon “Jon” W. McKay, age 51, of Alexandria, died on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Alomere Health.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Reach Church in Alexandria.

Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church.

Jonathon William McKay was born on December 25, 1973, to Chuck and Alayne (Pearson) McKay...

Roger E. Wallner

Roger E. Wallner

July 23, 2025

Roger E. Wallner, age 95, of Parkers Prairie, died on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, August 4, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Interment will be held at the Parkers Prairie Cemetery. Full military honors will be...

Lois A. Sjobeck

Lois A. Sjobeck

July 20, 2025

Lois A. Sjobeck, age 82, of Parkers Prairie, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 20, 2025, under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie. Interment will take place at Esther Lutheran Cemetery, Eastern Township.

The visitation is...

Ron Nuss, Sr.

Ron Nuss, Sr.

July 17, 2025

Ron Nuss Sr., age 83, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Alexandria, died on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Mesa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Grace Baptist Church in Alexandria with Rev. Ken Gibbs presiding. Full military honors accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard and the Veteran’s Memorial Honor Guard. Interment will take place...

Ellsworth R. Holm

Ellsworth R. Holm

July 16, 2025

Ellsworth Roy Holm, age 93, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Alomere Health.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the Alexandria Covenant Church with Rev. Trinity Opp officiating. Full military honors accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard and the Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. Interment...

Marvin & Phyllis Whittaker

Marvin & Phyllis Whittaker

July 15, 2025

Marvin S. Whittaker, age 96, of Alexandria, died on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria.

Phyllis M. Whittaker, age 95, of Alexandria, died on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

A memorial service for Marvin and Phyllis will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, August 1, 2025, at the Alexandria Covenant Church with Rev....

James "Jim" F. Korkowski

James "Jim" F. Korkowski

July 11, 2025

James F. “Jim” Korkowski, age 84, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, July 11, 2025, at his home under the care of Moments Hospice.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the Church of St. Mary in Alexandria with Father Matthew Kuhn and Father Dan Ruprecht officiating. Full military...