Obituaries

Mike Nestor

Mike Nestor

Jul 31, 2013

Michael R. Nestor, age 72, of Parkers Prairie, died Wednesday, July 31, 2013, in hospice care at Prairie Senior Cottages of Alexandria, as a result of a series of strokes and vascular dementia. He was born in Columbus, OH, Dec. 14, 1940, graduated high school from St. Charles Academy in 1958, and attended Ohio University, graduating with a degree in...

Russell Rustad

Russell Rustad

Jul 12, 2013

Russell W. Rustad, age 81, of Parkers Prairie, died Friday, July 12, 2013, at St. William's Living Center in Parkers Prairie. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, July 18, 2013, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Jonathan Sorum officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Dean Swanson. Burial will take place at Swedish Lutheran...

Elmer Precht

Elmer Precht

Jul 8, 2013

Elmer L. Precht, age 81, of Eagle Bend, died Monday, July 8, 2013, at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich. Burial will take place at the Hector City Cemetery with...

Ervin Lenarz

Ervin Lenarz

Jul 4, 2013

Ervin Felix Lenarz, age 81, of Brandon, died Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Douglas County Hospital surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 8, 2013, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors in Millerville with Fr. Matthew Crane officiating. Music will be provided by Kim Byrne, Laura Lenarz, Angie Thoennes, Becky Barrows, Sammi...

Avis Verbeck

Avis Verbeck

Jul 3, 2013

Avis A. Verbeck, age 61, of Moorhead, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at Essentia Health in Fargo, North Dakota. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Parkers Prairie with Darrell Eggert officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Almora. Visitation will be one hour prior to the...

John Koep, Sr

John Koep, Sr

May 27, 2013

John A. Koep, Sr., age 94, of Alexandria, formerly of Urbank, died Monday, May 27, 2013, at Peaceful Bliss Assisted Living in Alexandria. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 31, 2013, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria with Fr. Steve Binsfed officiating. Music will be provided by Jody Koubksy and Tom Mulder. Entombment will...

Wally Myren

Wally Myren

Apr 16, 2013

Walter M. "Wally" Myren, age 83, of Miltona, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at Bethany Home in Alexandria. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. Stephen Olson officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Kevin Lee and vocalist, Shelley Luedeke. Burial will take place at Elmo Lutheran Cemetery,...

Dottie Wistrom

Dottie Wistrom

Apr 14, 2013

Dottie D. Wistrom (Ost), age 84, died Sunday April 14, 2013 in Reno, Nevada. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday April 27, 2013 at Lind Family Funeral Home in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music will be provided by pianist, Maureen Diedrich and vocalist, Dedra Zwieg. Burial will take place at Parkers Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will...

Sue Huckle

Sue Huckle

Apr 13, 2013

Susan F. "Sue" Huckle, age 63, of Parkers Prairie, died Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Knute Nelson in Alexandria following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Jonathan Sorum officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Julie Lindgren and vocalist, Dedra Zwieg. Burial...

Elroy Karger

Elroy Karger

Apr 7, 2013

Elroy A. Karger, age 85, of rural Parkers Prairie, died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at St. William's Living Center in Parkers Prairie. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 12, 2013, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in West Miltona with Rev. Robert Petersen and Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Katie Jahnke and vocalist,...

Josephine Revering

Josephine Revering

Apr 6, 2013

Josephine E. Revering, age 81, finished her journey to her heavenly home April, 6, 2013, at Bethany Home in Alexandria. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 20, 2013, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River with Fr. Dave Petron officiating. Music will be provided by her family. Visitation will take place one hour prior...

Violet Miller

Violet Miller

Apr 5, 2013

Violet H. Miller, age 92, formerly of Miltona, died Friday, April 5, 2013, at Peaceful Bliss in Alexandria. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in West Miltona with Rev. Robert Petersen officiating. Music is provided by organist, Katie Jahnke and violinist, Vicar Phil Petersen. Burial will take place at Parkers...

Rose Zuehlke

Rose Zuehlke

Mar 30, 2013

Rose Zuehlke, age 61, of Parkers Prairie, died unexpectedly, Saturday, March 30, 2013, at her home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Jonathan Sorum officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Julie Lindgren and vocalist, Becky Schultz. Burial will take place at Woodside Cemetery, Wrightstown....

Doris Arvidson

Doris Arvidson

Mar 17, 2013

Doris M. Arvidson, age 91, of Parkers Prairie, died Saturday, March 16, 2013, at St. William's Living Center in Parkers Prairie. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Esther Lutheran Church in rural Parkers Prairie with Rev. Jeanette Bidne officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Marcia Guenther, violinist, Anna Guenther and vocalists, Sara O'Neal,...

Edna Myers

Edna Myers

Mar 6, 2013

Edna V. Myers, age 98, of Parkers Prairie, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at St. William's Living Center in Parkers Prairie. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Jonathan Sorum officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Julie Lindgren and vocalist, Dedra Zwieg. Burial will take...

Janet Makela

Janet Makela

Mar 5, 2013

Janet E. Makela, age 59, of Miltona, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013, peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, following an illness. Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Miltona with Pastor Andrea Olson officiating. Music will be provided by Andy and Kelsey Kaasa and Paul Hartmann, II. Visitation will...

Janet Mekela

Janet Mekela

Mar 5, 2013

Janet E. Makela, age 59, of Miltona, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013, peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, following an illness. Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Miltona with Pastor Andrea Olson officiating. Music will be provided by Andy and Kelsey Kaasa and Paul Hartmann, II. Visitation will...

Lucy Molitor

Lucy Molitor

Mar 5, 2013

Lucy M. Lilienthal Molitor, age 65, of Parkers Prairie, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at St. Cloud Hospital, with family by her side. Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River with Fr. Dave Petron officiating. Music will be provided by the Belles of St. Nicholas. Entombment...

Palmer Bettermann

Palmer Bettermann

Mar 1, 2013

Palmer A. Bettermann, age 58, of Miltona, died Friday, March 1, 2013, at his home, following a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in West Miltona with Rev. Robert Petersen and Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Katie Jahnke and violinist,...

Herbert Hartfiel

Herbert Hartfiel

Feb 23, 2013

Herbert E. Hartfiel, age 97, life-long resident of the Parkers Prairie area, went to be with his precious Lord, Saturday, February 23, 2013. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at St. William's Living Center Chapel with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Judy Rademacher and vocalist, Arlo Peterson. Burial will take...

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