Obituaries

Daniel Jon Cigelske

Daniel Jon Cigelske

Nov 11, 2021

Daniel J. Cigelske, age 63, of Parkers Prairie, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at his home.

A private graveside service will be held at Parkers Prairie Cemetery.

Daniel Jon was born on April 6, 1958, to Junior and Helen (Birr) Cigelske in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He was baptized in St. Cloud and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers...

Karen M. Erickson

Karen M. Erickson

Nov 8, 2021

Karen M. Erickson, age 79, of Columbus, Georgia, formerly of Alexandria, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, December 3, 2021, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Jesse Carson officiating. Private family interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery....

Verle R. Hammer

Verle R. Hammer

Nov 2, 2021

Verle R. Hammer, age 87, of Alexandria, died on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, November 8, 2021, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Pastor Judy Holmen officiating. Music is provided by pianist, Randy Morken. Interment will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Alexandria.

Visitation is from...

Pastor Jeremy M. Schneider

Pastor Jeremy M. Schneider

Oct 31, 2021

Pastor Jeremy M. Schneider, age 46, of Parkers Prairie, died surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at home.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Grace Christian Church in Parkers Prairie with Pastor John Taplin and Pastor Isaac Karow officiating. Music is provided by Eric and Karen Amundson and...

Thomas "Tom" E. Thoennes

Thomas "Tom" E. Thoennes

Oct 24, 2021

Thomas “Tom” E. Thoennes, age 69, of Ottertail, died on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Ecumen -Emmanuel Cottage in Detroit Lakes.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Thomas Edward Thoennes was born on June 11, 1952, the son of Edward and Ruth Ann (Klein) Thoennes.

Thomas was united in marriage to Jacqueline (Massa) on July 3,...

Evelyn  G.  Jahnke

Evelyn G. Jahnke

Oct 24, 2021

Evelyn G. Jahnke, age 97, of Parkers Prairie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at St. William’s Living Center surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Monday, November 8, 2021, at Zion Lutheran Church, North Effington with Rev. Dennis Angland officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Gloria Hollatz and soloist, Greg Watcher. Interment...

Geralene "Geri" Buck

Geralene "Geri" Buck

Oct 9, 2021

Geralene “Geri” V. Buck, age 81, of Alexandria, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the Galeon Senior Living in Osakis.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 16, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria with Father Matthew Kuhn officiating. Inurnment is...

Katherine "Katie" LaBore

Katherine "Katie" LaBore

Oct 8, 2021

Katherine “Katie” E. LaBore, age 51, of Alexandria, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 8, 2021, at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, October 18, 2021, at St. Mary of the Lake Church in White Bear Lake. Interment will take place at the church cemetery with full military honors....

Loren "Shorty" W. Swenson

Loren "Shorty" W. Swenson

Oct 6, 2021

Loren “Shorty” W. Swenson, age 60, of Parkers Prairie, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, October 18, 2021, at St. James Lutheran Church in Effington Township, Parkers Prairie with Rev. Scott Brown officiating. Music is provided by organist, Vickie Schauland. Interment is at the church cemetery.Visitation is...

Curtis Larson

Curtis Larson

Oct 3, 2021

Curtis Carl Larson, age 49, of Alexandria, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at his home.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, October 14, 2021, at The Church in the Pines with Pastor Jay Jenson presiding. Private family interment will be at Kinkead Cemetery, Alexandria.

Visitation is 5-8...

Vivian "Margie" Thoreson

Vivian "Margie" Thoreson

Oct 1, 2021

Vivian “Margie” (Luczak) Thoreson, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021, with her family by her side.

Vivian Margaret was born in Duluth on December 2, 1940, the youngest of ten children to Anthony and Agnes (LaBuda) Luczak. Her mother died during childbirth, so, Margie, at the age of 80 years old, has now met...

Phyllis J. (Diedrich) Tucker

Phyllis J. (Diedrich) Tucker

Sep 29, 2021

Phyllis J. Tucker, age 95, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, Alomere Health in Alexandria.A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. James Walburg officiating. Music is provided by Sue Nelson. Interment is at Geneva Cemetery, Alexandria.Visitation is from 5-7 p.m., Monday,...

William "Bill" Moerke

William "Bill" Moerke

Sep 27, 2021

William “Bill” K. Moerke, age 80, of Alexandria, formerly of Evansville, died on Monday, September 27, 2021, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

A visitation will be held from 3-6 p.m., concluding with a 6 p.m. funeral service on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Michael Neumann officiating.

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Clarice Lindgren

Clarice Lindgren

Sep 16, 2021

Clarice E. Lindgren, age 97, of Parkers Prairie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at St. William’s Living Center.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Scott Hoecker officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich. Interment will take...

Michael "Mike" Forkrud

Michael "Mike" Forkrud

Sep 11, 2021

Michael “Mike” Allen Forkrud, age 61, of Starbuck died on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the University of Minnesota Medical Center – East Bank in Minneapolis.

A celebration of life will begin at 3 p.m., Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the Off Center Tavern (formerly Keggers Bar & Grill) in Clara City. A private family...

Marsha Andrade

Marsha Andrade

Sep 8, 2021

Marsha R. (Westad) Andrade, age 74, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2021, surrounded by her family at home.

A visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m., concluding with a 5 p.m. prayer service on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Patrick Herzog officiating. Music will...

Michael Syverson

Michael Syverson

Sep 4, 2021

Michael J. Syverson, age 75, of Alexandria, died on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Alomere Health.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at St. Mary’s Church with Father Matthew Kuhn officiating. Full military honors accorded by the Minnesota Air Force Honor Guard, American Legion Post #87, Veteran...

Jerald Hendrickson

Jerald Hendrickson

Sep 4, 2021

Jerald Duane Hendrickson, age 83, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 4, 2021, from complications of dementia.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Alexandria Covenant Church with Pastors Trinity Opp and Gregg Donnelly officiating. Music will be provided by...

Darwin Johnson

Darwin Johnson

Sep 1, 2021

Darwin "Buddy" A. Johnson, age 62, of Alexandria, died following complications after a courageous battle with Lymphoma, on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 6, 2021, at Alexandria Covenant Church in Alexandria with Rev. Trinity Opp officiating. Music will be...

Dakota Suchy

Dakota Suchy

Aug 31, 2021

Dakota S. Suchy, age 25, of Alexandria, formerly of Isanti, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Celebrant Peter Lind officiating. Interment will be at St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery in Belle...

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