Obituaries

Gary F. Pfeffer

Gary F. Pfeffer

November 7, 2024

Gary F. Pfeffer, age 84, of Parkers Prairie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 22, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Urbank with Fr. Jeremy Theis officiating. Music is provided by the church choir. Interment will be held...

Karl Dean Kehrberg

Karl Dean Kehrberg

November 7, 2024

Karl D. Kehrberg, age 70, beloved husband, father, papaw, grandpa, and friend, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at his home in Miltona, Minnesota, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. 

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Leaf Valley with Rev. Scott Brown presiding. Interment will...

Marlys I. Hardekopf

Marlys I. Hardekopf

November 2, 2024

Marlys I. Hardekopf, age 84, of Parkers Prairie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at St. William’s Living Center.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich and soloist, Lilly Gulbrandson. Interment is at the...

Sarah Louise Olson

Sarah Louise Olson

October 25, 2024

Sarah L. Olson, age 43, of Garfield, died surrounded by family and friends, on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Knute Nelson Hospice in Alexandria.

 A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 8, 2024, at Alexandria Covenant Church in Alexandria with Rev. Dave Mergens presiding. Private family interment will take place at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls.

The...

Chad A. Iverson

Chad A. Iverson

October 24, 2024

Chad A. Iverson, age 46, of Alexandria, died surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Cloud.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.

Visitation is one hour prior to the service.

Chad Allan was born on August 28, 1978, in Alexandria...

Wayne E. Becker

Wayne E. Becker

October 23, 2024

Wayne E. Becker, age 78, of Garfield, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at home under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, October 28, 2024, at Living Word Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Jesse Carson presiding. Music will be provided by the organist, Nancy...

Marvel L. "Granny" Schwen

Marvel L. "Granny" Schwen

October 21, 2024

Marvel L. (Fox) Schwen, age 97, of Alexandria, formerly of Blue Earth and Brainerd, died on Monday, October 21, 2024, in her home at Windmill Ponds.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, October 28, 2024, at Alexandria Covenant Church in Alexandria with Pastor Gregg Donnelly presiding. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Internment...

Rita C. Wille

Rita C. Wille

October 20, 2024

Rita C. Wille, age 101, of Alexandria passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria under the care of Moments Hospice.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, October 25, 2024, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Fr. Dan Ruprecht officiating. Entombment will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery...

Darrell A. Oberg

Darrell A. Oberg

October 20, 2024

Darrell A. Oberg, age 87, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at his home in Grand Arbor.

A celebration of life gathering will begin at 1 p.m. and conclude with a time of sharing and full military honors at 3 p.m., Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Lind Family Funeral Home in...

Laurie J. (Tiffany) Olson

Laurie J. (Tiffany) Olson

October 17, 2024

Laurie J. (Tiffany) Olson, age 67, of Alexandria, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at her home.

Private family services will be held.

Laurie Jean was born on January 12, 1957, to Elmer and Delores (Lupinek) Tiffany in Aberdeen, South Dakota. In 1970, her family moved to Montevideo, and she graduated from Willmar High School in June 1975. Laurie went on...

Denny L Brookins

Denny L Brookins

October 13, 2024

Denny Lavon Brookins age 82, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at his home.

A Celebration of his Life will take place at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Church of the Pines in Alexandria. 

Denny was born on June 1, 1942, to Donas and Mary (Bailey) Brookins in Leesburg, Indiana. Denny loved to fish and hunt...

Gerald "Jerry" B. Rueter

Gerald "Jerry" B. Rueter

October 13, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” B. Rueter, age 71, of Alexandria, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Windmill Ponds.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River with Fr. Mark Botzet officiating. Music is provided by The Bells. Interment is at the church cemetery.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, October 22,...

Elreen F. Roers

Elreen F. Roers

October 5, 2024

Elreen F. Roers, age 89, of Parkers Prairie, died peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, October 11, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Urbank with Fr. Jeremy Theis officiating. Music is provided by the church choir. Interment is at the church cemetery.

Visitation is...

Teckla R. Ratajesak

Teckla R. Ratajesak

October 5, 2024

Teckla Ratajesak, age 70, of Miltona, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at her home. 

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Teckla Renee was born on May 29, 1954, to Clinton and SaVera (Brechbiel) Anderson in Alexandria. She was one of three daughters who resided in Kensington up until Teckla was one...

Darla J. Melz

Darla J. Melz

October 3, 2024

Darla J. Melz, age 75, of Carlos, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at her home.

A private family graveside service will be held at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Deer Creek.

Darla Jean Melz, born on June 2, 1949, to Erwin and Miriam (Johnson) Zaske in Wadena, Minnesota, was raised in Deer Creek alongside her three sisters....

Bryan L. Lewis

Bryan L. Lewis

September 23, 2024

Bryan L. Lewis, age 64, of Miltona, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

A gathering of friends to celebrate his life will be held from 3-6 p.m., on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.

Bryan Lee was born on August 6, 1960, to Clayton and Vivian (Freske) Lewis in Alexandria. He...

Renetta "Ronnie" H. (Strunk) Moley

Renetta "Ronnie" H. (Strunk) Moley

September 21, 2024

Renetta H. “Ronnie” (Strunk) Moley, age 95, of Alexandria, Minnesota, formerly of Morton, Illinois and Surprise, Arizona, died on Saturday, September 21, 2024, surrounded by her family, at home under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice.

 A private graveside service will be held at Morton Apostolic Christian Cemetery in Morton, Illinois.

 Renetta Helen was born on September 11, 1929, to William J....

David N. Bestland

David N. Bestland

September 21, 2024

David Newell Bestland, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Barrett Care Center in Barrett, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with military honors accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard. Interment will follow at East Yellow Medicine Lutheran Cemetery in Hanley...

Greg & Barb Christiance

Greg & Barb Christiance

September 18, 2024

Gregory “Greg” E. Christiance, age 76, of Nelson, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Vibra Health in Fargo, North Dakota.

Barbara “Barb” J. Christiance, age 72, of Nelson, died on Friday, September 20, 2024, at her home.

A celebration gathering will begin at 11 a.m. and conclude with a time of sharing at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Lind...

Joyce C. Jahnke

Joyce C. Jahnke

September 10, 2024

Joyce C. Jahnke age 90, of Parkers Prairie, passed away with her family at her side on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at St. Williams Living Center.

The funeral service is 11 a.m., on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee and Vicar Joe Bates officiating. Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich and...