Obituaries

Teckla R. Ratajesak

Teckla R. Ratajesak

Oct 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

Oct 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

Sep 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

Sep 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

Sep 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

Sep 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

Sep 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...

Donald Joseph Hiebel

Donald Joseph Hiebel

Sep 9, 2024

Donald J. Hiebel, age 93, of Alexandria, died on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, September 16, 2024, at Church of St. Mary with Fr. Dan Ruprecht officiating. Music is provided by pianist, Luke VanOverbeke and cantor, Erin Takle. Interment will take place at St. John Nepomuk...

Elizabeth "Betsy" J. Koering

Elizabeth "Betsy" J. Koering

Sep 2, 2024

Elizabeth J. “Betsy” Koering, age 84, of Carlos, died on Monday, September 2, 2024, at her home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 6, 2024, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River, with Fr. Dan Ruprecht officiating. Music will be provided by The Bells. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.

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Eleanor "Toots" Janet Thompson

Eleanor "Toots" Janet Thompson

Sep 2, 2024

Eleanor J. “Toots” Thompson, age 91, of Parkers Prairie, formerly of Bloomington, died surrounded by her family on Monday, September 2, 2024, at St. Williams Living Center.

 A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Esther Lutheran Church in Eastern Township with Rev. Ben Dyrhaug officiating. Music is provided by organist, Marcia Guenther and...

Ethel Hattie Grothen

Ethel Hattie Grothen

Aug 29, 2024

Ethel H. Grothen, age 93, of rural Parkers Prairie, died on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Autumn Cottages in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Monday September 2, 2024, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, West Miltona with Rev. Terry Finnern presiding. Music will be provided by organist, Katie Jahnke. Interment will take place at the church...

Cameron L. Cegelske

Cameron L. Cegelske

Aug 27, 2024

Cameron L. Cegelske, age 46, of Maplewood, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.

A visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, September 3rd, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria and will continue one hour prior to...

Charlotte B. (Chermak) Seemann

Charlotte B. (Chermak) Seemann

Aug 26, 2024

Charlotte Bessie (Chermak) Seemann, age 96, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024, at the Cerenity Senior Care in White Bear Lake. 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., September 28, 2024, at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church in Lowry. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Interment will be in the Bohemian Independent Cemetery, Lake Mary Township....

LeRoy H. Klasen

LeRoy H. Klasen

Aug 24, 2024

LeRoy H. Klasen, age 90, of Parkers Prairie, formerly of Bemidji, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at St. William's Living Center in Parkers Prairie. 

A celebration of life gathering will be held from 1-2 p.m., Friday, September 27, 2024, at the St. William’s Living Center chapel followed by full military honors accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard and...

Donna S. Dummer

Donna S. Dummer

Aug 22, 2024

Donna Stella Dummer, age 92, of Carlos, died peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at CentraCare Health in Monticello. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother

Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River with Fr. Dan Ruprecht presiding. The inurnment will take place at Minnesota...

Orrin Aldred Paulson

Orrin Aldred Paulson

Aug 18, 2024

Orrin A. Paulson, age 95, of Alexandria, died on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Alomere Health.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Megan Preston presiding. Full military honors will be accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard, American Legion Post #87, Veteran of Foreign Wars...

Kenneth "Kenny" H. Benzinger

Kenneth "Kenny" H. Benzinger

Aug 17, 2024

Kenneth “Kenny” H. Benzinger, age 93, of Parkers Prairie, died on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 24, 2024, at St. William’s Catholic Church in Parkers Prairie with Fr. Jeremy Theis officiating. Interment will take place at the church cemetery. Full military...

Johnny E. Thoen

Johnny E. Thoen

Aug 17, 2024

John E. “Johnny” Thoen, age 86, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024, at New Testament Church in Alexandria, with Pastor Pete Reishus officiating. Interment will take place at Reno Mission Cemetery near Lowry.

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Verna Mae Kaeding

Verna Mae Kaeding

Aug 16, 2024

Verna Mae (Walther) Kaeding

 November 30, 1935 through August 16, 2024

Our most loving angel was welcomed into Heaven by her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 16, 2024.

She is now a part of the Heavenly choir along with her husband, Lorin, just like the day they first met in church choir on February 19, 1958, and celebrating what would have been...

Thomas "Tom" H. Koudela

Thomas "Tom" H. Koudela

Aug 15, 2024

Thomas “Tom” H. Koudela, age 72, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2024, First Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. PJ Malin officiating. Music is provided by pianist, Randy Morken and vocalists, Jackson Burns and Apryl Putnam. Full military...

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