Obituaries
Anne E. Holm
July 7, 2025
Anne Elvira Holm, age 94, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Grand Arbor.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Alexandria Covenant Church with Rev. Gregg Donnelly officiating. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Alexandria.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m., on Friday, July 18th, at...
Janice Elaine Smith
June 23, 2025
Janice “Jan” E. Smith, age 82, of Alexandria, died on Monday, June 23, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her family, at her home, under the care of Vivie Hospice.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Alexandria Covenant Church in Alexandria with Rev. Gregg Donnelly presiding. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Alexandria.
A...
Beth A. Wilde
June 20, 2025
Beth A. Wilde, age 61, of Parkers Prairie, died on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 27, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee, Rev. Jon Jahnke, and Vicar Joseph Bates officiating. Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich and soloist, Kelly...
Duaine Paul Wood
June 6, 2025
Duaine P. Wood, age 88, of Alexandria, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, June 6, 2025, at his home under the care of Vivie Hospice.
Funeral services are 11 a.m., on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Lake Community Church in Alexandria with Rev. Dan Johnson presiding. Full military honors will be accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard, and the...
Steven P. Frahm
June 2, 2025
Steven P. Frahm, age 75, of Alexandria, formerly of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 2, 2025, at the Vivie Short Term Rehab Center.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Interment will take place at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery...
Patricia "Pat" Lou Manthei
June 1, 2025
Patricia “Pat” L. Manthei, age 94, of Miltona, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 9, 2025, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Miltona with Deacon Sharon Bridges officiating. Interment will follow the service at 3 p.m. at Granite Falls City...
Mark D. Miller
May 28, 2025
Mark D. Miller, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at his home near Eagle Bend.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Mark Duane Miller was born on March 4, 1964, to Edward and Delpha (Diedrich) Miller in Parkers Prairie. He grew up on the family farm with his four siblings on Lake Irene....
Linda Suzanne Stevens
May 26, 2025
Linda Suzanne Stevens was born to Jay and Mae (Molden) Baldwin on October 9, 1956, at the Chippewa County Hospital in Montevideo, Minnesota. Linda and siblings, Pamela and Keith, spent their early years living the good life on farms around the Monte area. Pamela and Linda enjoyed attending one room schools until 1965 when the family moved to Owatonna, MN.
In...
Barbara Ann Brower
May 23, 2025
Barbara Ann Brower, age 67, of Alexandria, died on Friday, May 23, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her family at home under the care of Vivie Hospice.
A celebration of Barb’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m., on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Alexandria Covenant Church with Rev. Trinity Opp presiding. Interment will take place at 8:30 a.m., on Thursday, May...
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...
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