Obituaries

Faye Lind Wallace

Faye Lind Wallace

Aug 29, 2018

Faye J. Lind Wallace, age 97, formerly of Moline, Illinois, died Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at her son and daughter-in-law’s home in Alexandria under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.

A local visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. prayer service at St. William’s Center Chapel in Parkers...

Ruth Rick

Ruth Rick

Aug 28, 2018

Ruth E. Rick, age 74, of Parkers Prairie, died peacefully Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at home surrounded by her family.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, August 31, 2018, at the Lind Family Funeral Home in Parkers Prairie with Pastor Rachel Stout officiating.

Visitation is one hour prior to the service....

Gary Bast

Gary Bast

Aug 15, 2018

Gary W. Bast, age 62, of Parkers Prairie, died unexpectedly Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Terry Finnern and Rev. Kirk Lee officiating.  Music is...

Mildred "Midge" Benzinger

Mildred "Midge" Benzinger

Aug 3, 2018

On the wings of guardian angels, Mildred “Midge” Benzinger was carried to eternal peace on Friday, August 3, 2018 at age 86.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria with Fr. Bob Kieffer officiating. Music is provided by...

Sarah Adams

Sarah Adams

Jul 31, 2018

Sarah R. Adams, age 39, of St. Francis, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at her home.

A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 22, 2018, at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, rural Lowry with Fr. Peter K. Kirchner, Jr. officiating. Music is provided by organist,...

David Gappa

David Gappa

Jul 27, 2018

David “Minnow” Gappa, age 56, lifelong resident of Parkers Prairie, died Friday, July 27, 2018, surrounded by his family at home.

A Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at St. William's Catholic Church in Parkers Prairie with Fr. Peter VanderWeyst, Fr. Herb Gappa and Fr. Jeff Ethen officiating. Music is provided by the...

Karen Meyer

Karen Meyer

Jul 26, 2018

Karen E. Meyer, age 72, of Alexandria, died Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Edgewood Vista in Alexandria.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at the Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Pete Reishus officiating. Private family burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Starbuck....

Lena Burke

Lena Burke

Jul 25, 2018

Lena Burke, age 92, of rural Parkers Prairie, died Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, August 2, 2018, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in West Miltona with Rev. Terry Finnern officiating.  Music is provided by organist, Katie Jahnke.  Burial is at the church...

Elaine M. Olive

Elaine M. Olive

Jul 21, 2018

Elaine Marie Olive, age 76, of Brandon, formerly of Alexandria, passed away at Alomere Health in the presence of her family on July 21, 2018.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 26, 2018, at The Church, 3992 Hwy 27 W., Alexandria with Pastor Jay Jenson officiating. Music is provided by Rochelle Jenson. Interment is at Geneva...

James Kenneth Wechsler

James Kenneth Wechsler

Jul 21, 2018

James Kenneth Wechsler, age 71, formerly of Austin, Texas, died Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Gabriel House in Murdock.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, August 6, 2018, at Geneva Cemetery in Alexandria with Rev. Don Wilke officiating.  Full military honors will be accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard, American Legion Post #87, Veteran of Foreign...

Stephen Talley

Stephen Talley

Jul 11, 2018

Stephen “Steve” J. Talley, age 57, of Fergus Falls, formerly of Parkers Prairie, died as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident near Lansing, Michigan on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Fr. Steve Binsfeld officiating. ...

Mark "Ole" A. Olson

Mark "Ole" A. Olson

Jun 22, 2018

Mark “Ole” Allen Olson, age 56, of Nelson, died peacefully on Friday, June 22, 2018, surrounded by family and under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice at Knute Nelson Care Center in Alexandria.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 29, 2018, at the Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Ralph Erickson officiating. Interment...

Charlotte "Char" Schmidt

Charlotte "Char" Schmidt

Jun 4, 2018

Charlotte “Char” M. Schmidt, age 65, of Alexandria, died unexpectedly, Monday, June 4, 2018, at her home.

Visitation is 4-7 pm, Friday, June 8, 2018, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.

A private family service will take place at a later date.

Charlotte “Char”...

Annette Weiss

Annette Weiss

Jun 3, 2018

Heaven welcomed Annette B. Weiss, age 98, of Alexandria, on Sunday, June 3, 2018. She completed her journey on earth surrounded by love.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at the Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Brad Soenksen officiating. Music is provided by Kelly Newhall....

Lori Hornberger

Lori Hornberger

May 20, 2018

Lori Ann Hornberger, age 51, of Alexandria, died Sunday, May 20, 2018, at home, surrounded by family under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Alexandria Covenant Church with Pastors John LeVahn and Trinity Opp officiating.  Music will be...

Steven "Beaver" W. Hlinsky

Steven "Beaver" W. Hlinsky

May 13, 2018

Steven “Beaver” W. Hlinsky, age 46, of Forada, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 13, 2018, at his son’s home in Forada.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 19, 2018, at the Alexandria Covenant Church with Pastor Trinity Opp officiating. Interment will be at Hudson Cemetery, Hudson Township.

Visitation is 4-8...

Gary Neumann

Gary Neumann

May 5, 2018

Gary R. Neumann, age 80, of Alexandria died Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Knute Nelson Care Center in Alexandria.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Nelson Gables Assisted Living in Alexandria.

Visitation is one hour prior to the service.

Marilyn J. Schmidt

Marilyn J. Schmidt

May 4, 2018

Marilyn J. Schmidt, age 65, of Alexandria, died Friday, May 4, 2018, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 12, 2018, at St. John Nepomuk Church, rural Lowry with Fr. Peter K. Kirchner, Jr. officiating. Private interment will take place at the Bohemian Independent Cemetery, Lake Mary...

Patricia Eich

Patricia Eich

Apr 30, 2018

Patricia (Pat) L. Eich, age 78, of Alexandria, went to rest Monday, April 30, 2018, at the Galleon Senior Living in Osakis.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating with Deacon Mark Stenger concelebrating. A private...

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