Obituaries

Jim J. Drown

Jim J. Drown

Feb 11, 2025

James J. “Jim” Drown, age 82, of Parkers Prairie, died on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at his home.

Funeral services are 11 a.m., Monday, February 17, 2025, at Grace Christian Church in Parkers Prairie. Interment will take place at Parkers Prairie Cemetery.

A visitation will be held 4-7 p.m., on Sunday at Lind Family Funeral Home in Parkers Prairie and will continue...

Larry Harvey Carlson

Larry Harvey Carlson

Feb 11, 2025

Larry H. Carlson, age 78, of Parkers Prairie, died surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria.

Funeral services are 11 a.m., on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Esther Lutheran Church in Eastern Township, rural Parkers Prairie with Rev. Greg Billberg presiding.  Music is provided by Marcia Guenther. Interment will take place...

Edna Mae (Rosenau) Norheim

Edna Mae (Rosenau) Norheim

Feb 9, 2025

Edna M. Norheim, age 95, of Jamestown, North Dakota, died on Sunday, February 9, 2025, surrounded by her family, at Edgewood Senior Living in Alexandria, Minnesota.

A Celebration of Life and Memorial Service is to be held at Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown on February 22 at 3 pm. Interment will be in the Kensal Cemetery at a later date.

Edna Mae...

Zachery A. Twa

Zachery A. Twa

Feb 8, 2025

Zachery “Zach” A. Twa, age 30, of Janesville, formerly of Alexandria, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 8, 2025, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Interment will take place at Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria.

Visitation is 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria and...

Dr. Clifford A.L. Becker

Dr. Clifford A.L. Becker

Feb 6, 2025

Dr. Clifford A. L. Becker, age 83, of Eden Prairie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Flagstone Presbyterian Home in Eden Prairie. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River with Fr. Dan Ruprecht officiating. Music is provided by pianist, Jane Herth and...

Virginia "Jenny" L. Suchy

Virginia "Jenny" L. Suchy

Feb 3, 2025

Virginia “Jenny” L. Suchy, age 59, of Isanti, died on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Alisha Casper presiding. Private family interment will take place at St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Belle River at a later...

Elwood "Doc" J. Beulke

Elwood "Doc" J. Beulke

Feb 1, 2025

Elwood “Doc” J. Beulke, age 88, of Carlos, died on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Pelican Bay-Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Jeffrey Ross officiating. Full military honors accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard and the Veterans Memorial Honor...

David H. Zimmerman

David H. Zimmerman

Jan 31, 2025

David H. Zimmerman, age 58, of Parkers Prairie, died on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the University of Minnesota Fairview Medical Center in Minneapolis.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., on Friday, February 7, 2025, at St. James Lutheran Church, South Effington with Rev. Scott Brown officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. 

Visitation is 5-7 p.m., on...

Wayne L. Benson

Wayne L. Benson

Jan 29, 2025

Wayne L. Benson, age 89, of Alexandria, died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, under the care of Alex Assisted Living and St Croix Hospice.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Matthew Lorenz officiating. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Alexandria.

A visitation...

Ralph L. Hornberger

Ralph L. Hornberger

Jan 24, 2025

Ralph L. Hornberger, age 94, of Alexandria, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Bethany on the Lake under the care of Moments Hospice.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Megan Preston presiding. Full military honors will be accorded by the...

Bill L. Ludovissie

Bill L. Ludovissie

Jan 22, 2025

William Leo Ludovissie—known to friends and family as Bill— left this world on January 22, 2025, in the comforts of his home surrounded by his wife and three daughters. Our beloved bohemian warrior was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in August of 2024. In less than two months’ time he started chemo and, with the grace of many close...

Edward LeRoy Eckstrom

Edward LeRoy Eckstrom

Jan 18, 2025

Edward Leroy Eckstrom, age 96, Alexandria, formerly of Mpls, died on January 18, 2025.

Ed graduated from Benson High School, Omaha in 1946, and attended North Park College. He met his future wife on board the M/S Gripsholm in 1948 while travelling to Sweden. Ed was a general contractor who built custom homes in the west metro area. Lake Alice in...

Sharon Loretta Johnson

Sharon Loretta Johnson

Jan 17, 2025

Sharon L. Johnson, age 81, of Alexandria, formerly of Wadena, died with her family by her side on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Autumn Cottages in Alexandria, under the care of Vivie Hospice.

 A service for Sharon will be held in the spring.

 Sharon Loretta was born on July 21, 1943, one of eight children, to Jim and Loretta (Uttermark) Gould in...

George W. Davis

George W. Davis

Jan 14, 2025

George W. Davis, age 87, of St. Cloud, formerly of Millerville, after years of practice, went to eternal rest on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Talamore Senior Living in St. Cloud.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2025, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Millerville with Fr. Jeremy Theis officiating....

Nancy M. Hardy

Nancy M. Hardy

Jan 12, 2025

Nancy M. Hardy, age 88, of Alexandria, died surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at her home under the care of Vivie Hospice.

 A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Interment will take place at Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria.

 Visitation is 5-7 p.m., Friday, January 17th,...

Corine A. Thoennes

Corine A. Thoennes

Jan 7, 2025

Corine Thoennes, age 93, of Millerville, died on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by family under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., Friday, January 10, 2025, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors in Millerville with Fr. Jeremy Theis officiating. Music is provided by organist, Paul Malecha and the Voices of...

John "Jocko" T. Speirs

John "Jocko" T. Speirs

Dec 23, 2024

John “Jocko” T. Speirs, age 91, of Cottage Grove, formerly of Alexandria and South St. Paul, died on Monday, December 23, 2024, at United Hospital in St. Paul.

Private family services will be held with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery, South St. Paul. Full military honors will be accorded.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jesse Speirs; wife,...

Jeffrey "Jeff" M. Hvezda

Jeffrey "Jeff" M. Hvezda

Dec 21, 2024

Jeff M. Hvezda, age 61, of Alexandria, died at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 30, 2024, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. PJ Malin officiating. Interment will be held at Lake Mary Cemetery, Lake Mary Township.

The visitation is 4-7 p.m., Sunday, December 29th,...

Russell John Koep

Russell John Koep

Dec 2, 2024

Russell John Koep, age 77, of Alexandria, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 2, 2024.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Urbank with Fr. Jeremy Theis presiding. Internment will take place at St. William’s Catholic Cemetery, Parkers Prairie.

Visitation will begin with a 4 p.m. prayer service and will conclude...

Margaret A. Hedlund

Margaret A. Hedlund

Nov 27, 2024

Margaret “Marge” A. Hedlund, age 71, of Garfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Hans Dahl officiating. Music is provided by Nolan Weisz. Interment will take place at Glenwood Lutheran...

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