Obituaries

Feb 6, 2020

Mark Crawford of Westport, Minnesota died unexpectedly of a heart attack on February 6, 2020, at Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.

A visitation will take place one hour prior...

Jan 28, 2020

Donald “Don” A. Potratz, age 87, of Parkers Prairie, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, in his home.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich and soloists,...

Jan 26, 2020

Lois I. Whiting, age 90, of Alexandria, died on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at Grand Arbor in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, February 3, 2020, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Angie Larson, Executive Minister officiating. Music is provided by organist, Rebecca Worley and Lois' granddaughters. Interment...

Jan 24, 2020

Joanie F. Houfburg, age 80, of Miltona, died on Friday, January 24, 2020, surrounded by her family at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. John Riggle officiating.  Music is provided by...

Jan 21, 2020

Stephanie L. (Sarberg) Danielson, age 31, of Alexandria, died as a result of complications of kidney failure on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Duane Danielson and Rev. Hans Dahl...

Jan 16, 2020

James “Jim” A. Walsh, age 95, of Alexandria, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Edgewood Senior Living in Alexandria.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at St. Mary’s Church in Alexandria with Fr. Bob Kieffer officiating. Music is provided by pianists, Laurie J. Youngers and Bob...

Jan 3, 2020

Reinhardt “Reiny” O. Luedeke, age 83, of Miltona, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, January 3, 2020, at Knute Nelson Care Center in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. Terry Finnern officiating.  Music is...

Dec 19, 2019

Paul J. Leonard, age 83, of Carlos, died on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 23, 2019, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating.  Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich. Interment will take place at...

Dec 14, 2019

James “Jim” Lloyd Reiter, age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2019, in his home at the Ebenezer Care Center, Minneapolis.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, December 22, 2019, at the Thompson-Doughtery Historic Funeral Home in Minneapolis. A reception will follow the service. He was interred at Kinkead Cemetery in...

Dec 13, 2019

Miles A. Davis, age 85, of Alexandria, died peacefully with his wife and son by his side on Friday, December 13, 2019, at Edgewood Senior Living in Alexandria.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at St. Mary’s Church in Alexandria with Fr. Steve Binsfeld officiating....

Dec 12, 2019

Delmer F. Pomeranz, age 94, of Parkers Prairie, died Thursday, December 12, 2019, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Urbank with Fr. Peter VanderWeyst officiating.  Music is provided by organist, Paul Malecha and...

Nov 22, 2019

Charlotte L. “Char” Hjelm, age 87, of Parkers Prairie, peacefully passed on Friday, November 22, 2019, at Knute Nelson with her family by her side.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music is provided...

Nov 22, 2019

Lawrence “Lorry” James Massa, age 65, passed away November 22, 2019 at his lake home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.

A memorial service for Lorry will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Incarnation Lutheran Church, 4880 Hodgson Road, Shoreview, MN.

Visitation...

Nov 22, 2019

Ronald O. Grefe, age 68, of Parkers Prairie, died Friday, November 22, 2019, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 2, 2019, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich....

Nov 21, 2019

RESCHEDULED SERVICE FOR CHARLIE GIEFER

Charles A. “Charlie” Giefer, age 94, of Alexandria, formerly of Hastings, died on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., Thursday, December 5, 2019, at St. Mary’s Church in...

Nov 19, 2019

Elton G. Wolf, age 94, of Parkers Prairie, formerly of Wadena, died on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 22, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Deer Creek with Rev. Donald Wagner officiating.  Music is provided...

Nov 16, 2019

Kenneth J. Karius, age 94, of Miltona, died on Saturday, November 16, 2019, following injuries sustained in a car accident at St. Cloud Hospital.

A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carlos with Rev. Mark Schwarz officiating.  Music is provided by organist, Elaine...

Nov 5, 2019

Lucile “Lucy” H. Bullis, age 87, of Alexandria, died on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at Knute Nelson Memorial Home in Alexandria.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., on Sunday, November 10, 2019, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Chaplin Michael Peterson officiating and providing music. Interment will take...

Nov 1, 2019

Ronald J. “Ron” Neisen, age 82, of Carlos, died on Friday, November 1, 2019, at Prairie Senior Cottages in Alexandria under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.

Mass of Christian Burial is at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River with Fr. Mark Botzet officiating.  Music is provided by...

Oct 27, 2019

Milo D. Arvidson, age 85, of rural Parkers Prairie, died on Sunday, October 27, 2019, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2019, at Esther Lutheran Church in Eastern Township with Rev. Scott Hoecker officiating. Music is provided by organist, Marcia Guenther and vocalists, Deb...