Obituaries

Stephen "Steve" J. Samek

Stephen "Steve" J. Samek

Feb 11, 2025

Beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, Stephen (Steve) Joseph Samek, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 11, 2025 at North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN.

Steve was born on August 3, 1942 and delivered by his grandmother, Mary Stransky Samek, on a small farm near Dickinson, ND. He was the thirteenth...

Mary Ann Koep

Mary Ann Koep

Apr 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

Margaret "Peg" M. Jahnke

Apr 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

Neil E. Johnson

Apr 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...

Kathern Ann Edenloff

Kathern Ann Edenloff

Apr 9, 2025

Kathern "Kathy" Hensley Edenloff, beloved daughter of George W. and Kizzie D. (Lee) Hensley, passed away on April 9, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Wevaco, West Virginia, Kathy moved to Minnesota in June of 1955, where she soon met the love of her life, Fred W. Edenloff, Jr. The two fell in love and married on May...

Genevieve Murphy

Genevieve Murphy

Apr 8, 2025

Genevieve Murphy, age 91, of Alexandria, died peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Church of St. Mary in Alexandria. Private family interment will take place on a later date at Calvary Cemetery, Morris.

Visitation will begin with parish...

Wilma F. Eliason

Wilma F. Eliason

Apr 7, 2025

Wilma F. Eliason, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, in Alexandria, Minnesota.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Apple River Community Church in Amery, WI. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the Memorial Service at the Church. Wilma will be interred next to...

Michael Jeremy Sieve

Michael Jeremy Sieve

Apr 6, 2025

Michael Jeremy Sieve of Alexandria passed away suddenly on April 6, 2025, at the age of 72.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., Monday, April 14, 2025, at the Church of St. Mary in Alexandria with Fr. Dan Ruprecht officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard and the Veteran’s Memorial Honor Guard. Private family interment...

Sandra L. Cravatta

Sandra L. Cravatta

Mar 26, 2025

Sandra L. Cravatta, age 82, of Alexandria, formerly of Streator and Olney, Illinois, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her home.

Sandra Lee (Smalley) Cravatta was born on October 16, 1942, to Elliot and Dorthy (Cavanaugh) Smalley in Streator, Illinois. As a young child, her family moved to Galeon, Ohio where she grew up. She...

John H. Haffner

John H. Haffner

Mar 25, 2025

John H. Haffner, age 82, of rural Rose City, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Ralph Erickson officiating. Private family interment will take place at the Parkers Prairie Cemetery, next to his brother...

Alice E. Giefer

Alice E. Giefer

Mar 24, 2025

Alice E. Giefer, age 95, of Alexandria, died on Monday, March 24, 2025, at her home at Grand Arbor.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Church of St. Mary in Alexandria with Fr. Dan Ruprecht presiding. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.

The visitation is one hour prior to the service at church.

Alice...

Roland H. Quinn

Roland H. Quinn

Mar 11, 2025

Roland H. Quinn, age 89, of Alexandria, formerly of Silver Bay, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Windmill Ponds under the care of Moments Hospice.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Jim Hinson presiding. Full military honors will...

Maria E. Monson

Maria E. Monson

Mar 8, 2025

Maria E. Monson, age 80, of Isle, formerly of Mankato, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at VitaCare Living of Isle.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Prairieville Union Cemetery, in Evan, Minnesota.

Maria Elinor was born on May 20, 1944, to Edward and Althea (Bode) Monson in Nicollet, Minnesota. She attended Comfrey...

Keith A. Wilson

Keith A. Wilson

Mar 6, 2025

Keith A. Wilson, age 67, of Alexandria, formerly of Worthington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at home on Thursday, March, 6, 2025.

A celebration of his life will be 11 a.m., Friday, April 4, 2025, at Vie Church in Alexandria with Pastor Patrick Herzog presiding. Interment will take place at Lake Ida Cemetery.

Visitation is 5-7 p.m., with a...

Michael Bernard Niewind

Michael Bernard Niewind

Mar 6, 2025

Michael B. Niewind, age 79, of Alexandria, died on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at home after battling many health issues, under the care of his family and hospice.

Funeral services are 11 a.m., on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Jonathan Jahnke presiding. Interment will take place at Kinkead Cemetery.

The visitation is 5-8 p.m.,...

Paul Jerome Peterson

Paul Jerome Peterson

Mar 1, 2025

Paul J. Peterson, age 82, of Parkers Prairie, died on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at St. William’s Living Center, under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Kirk Lee and Vicar Joseph Bates presiding. Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich...

Beverly "Bev" M. Olson

Beverly "Bev" M. Olson

Feb 28, 2025

Beverly M. “Bev” Olson, age 92, of Parkers Prairie, died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, February 28, 2025, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., on Friday, March 7, 2025, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Ben Dyrhaug officiating. Music is provided by organist, Julie Lindgren....

Durlyn A. Stomberg

Durlyn A. Stomberg

Feb 27, 2025

Durlyn Stomberg, age 89, of Miltona, died on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at his home.

Services will be held at 12 noon, Friday, March 14, 2025, at Rose City Evangelical Free Church. Additional services and burial will be held in Odenville, Alabama at a later date.

Durlyn was born on December 21, 1935, to Albert and Thelma (Wilson) in Adrian, Minnesota. The...

DiAnn C. Olson

DiAnn C. Olson

Feb 23, 2025

DiAnn C. Olson, age 82, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, formerly Brandon, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Grand Forks.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Parkers Prairie Cemetery.

DiAnn Colleen was born on October 26, 1942, to Arthur and Norma (Grothen) Uhde at...

Carolyn Kay Kosidowski

Carolyn Kay Kosidowski

Feb 22, 2025

Carolyn K. Kosidowski, age 81, of Alexandria, formerly of Winona, died on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Nelson Care Center by Vivie in Alexandria.

A visitation will begin at 4 p.m. and conclude with parish prayers at 5 p.m., on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m., Friday,...