Obituaries
Audrey I. Gustafson
October 19, 2026
Audrey Ione Gustafson, age 94, of Alexandria passed away peacefully at home on October 19,2026 at the age of 94, following a courageous battle with Heart disease.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Marilee Bergerson officiating. Interment will take place at Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria.
Visitation...
Gretchen A. Boesen
October 17, 2026
Gretchen A. Boesen, age 76, of Alexandria, died peacefully on October 17, 2026, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer, in the intensive care unit at Sanford Broadway Medical Center in Fargo.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Church of St. Mary in Alexandria, with Fr. Matthew...
James "Jim" W. Henningsen
October 15, 2026
James “Jim” W. Henningsen, age 72, formerly of St. Joseph, died on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Lake Benton Area Community & Event Center. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place...
John "Fred" Hemquist
October 13, 2026
John “Fred” Hemquist, age 76, of Alexandria passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at his home.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Mitch Haaby officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard, and the Veteran’s Memorial Honor Guard. Interment will...
Norman William Lerbs
October 5, 2026
Lerbs, Norman William, of Osseo, passed away at home on October 5, 2026, just days shy of his 94th birthday. First born child of William and Alice Lerbs on October 8, 1932, in Carlos Township, MN.
He married the love of his life, BerNelda Brechbiel, in 1952. They spent 64 wonderful years together and raised a family they were proud of.
Norman...
Janell R. Larson
October 4, 2026
Janell R. Larson, age 73, of Alexandria passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at her home.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Matthew Lorenz officiating. A private family inurnment will take place at the Rose Hill Cemetery in...
Jane A. Rowe
October 2, 2026
Jane A. Rowe, age 76, of Parkers Prairie, died on Friday, October 2, 2026, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, October 12, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place...
Donald Lawrence Nolting
September 27, 2026
Donald L. Nolting, age 92, of Alexandria, died on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at his home.
Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Church of St. Mary with Fr. Matthew Kuhn presiding. Interment will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Full military honors will be accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard, and the Veteran’s Memorial...
Elaine I. Salvog
September 26, 2026
Elaine I. Salvog, age 94, of Alexandria, died on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Alomere Health.
Funeral Services are 11 a.m., on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miltona with Deacon Sharon Bridges presiding. Private interment will take place at a later date at the church cemetery.
The visitation will begin at 4 p.m., on Thursday, October 1st and...
Diane Lois Koranda
September 25, 2026
Diane L. Koranda, age 82, of Garfield, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Shalom Lutheran Church with Rev. David Fleener presiding in Alexandria. Interment will take place at Leaf River Cemetery, Wadena.
The visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church.
Diane...
Jenny Placeres Bjerketvedt
September 23, 2026
Jenny (Placeres) Bjerketvedt, age 79, of St. Paul, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Jenny was affectionately known as “Grandma” to generations of children and families throughout her community.
Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in St. Paul. A visitation will take place...
Palmer O. Eidem
September 15, 2026
Palmer O. Eidem, age 89, of Evansville, formerly of Minneapolis, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the Evansville Care Center.
A private family burial will take place at Sillerud Lutheran Cemetery in Balaton.
Palmer Ordean Eidem was born on March 3, 1937, to Oscar and Cecelia (Olson) Eidem in Evansville. He was raised on the family farm alongside his twin...
David J. Beyer
September 15, 2026
David James Beyer, age 84, of Alexandria, Minnesota, died on September 15, 2026, in his home.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 25, 2026, at Shalom Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Pastor David Fleener officiating. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Alexandria.
A visitation will take place from 3-5 p.m., Thursday, September 24,...
Ruth Ann Schmidt
September 14, 2026
Ruth Ann Schmidt, age 74, of Alexandria, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 14, 2026, at her home.
A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, September 19, 2026, with Rev. Kathryn Rothman presiding at St. Lucas Lutheran Cemetery, Cottonwood.
Ruth Ann was born on February 7, 1952, in Minneapolis and three days later, adopted by Howard and Deloryce (Severson)...
Eleanor J. Yohnke
September 13, 2026
Eleanor J. Yohnke, age 87, of Carlos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at her home.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, September 21, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carlos with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music is provided by organist, Lynette Finnern and vocalist, Larissa Hanson. Interment will be held...
Betty Ann Wirtjes
September 10, 2026
Betty Ann Wirtjes (Paulson), age 93, of Alexandria, formerly of Wheaton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, October 9, 2026, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Ed Borchardt officiating. Interment will take place at 2:30 p.m., Friday afternoon, at the Wildwood Cemetery in Wheaton.
Visitation will take place...
Linda P. Buhl
September 8, 2026
Linda P. Buhl, age 83, formerly of Parkers Prairie, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at NorBella Senior Living in Centerville.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich and vocalist,...
Jerry Dale Swarts
September 8, 2026
Jerry D. Swarts, age 80, of Battle Lake, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at his summer residence.
Services are pending.
Eva "Jane" Rose
September 2, 2026
Eva “Jane” Rose, age 85, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Alexandria Covenant Church with Rev. Trinity Opp officiating. Interment will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery, Garfield.
Visitation is one hour prior to...
Gerald "Jerry" L. Hanson
September 1, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” L. Hanson, age 82, of Parkers Prairie, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at his brother’s home.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 11, 2026, at Elmo Lutheran Church, rural Parkers Prairie with Rev. Ben Dyrhaug officiating. Interment will be at the church cemetery. Full military honors accorded by the Parkers Prairie American...
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