Obituaries

Lynn J. Dreger

Lynn J. Dreger

Jan 13, 2024

Lynn J. (Wegscheider) Dreger, age 74, of Alexandria, died on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Autumn Cottages in Alexandria.

A celebration of life will begin with a short service at 11 a.m., followed by a time of gathering for friends and family until 2 p.m., on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.

Lynn Johanna was born on...

Barbara J. Nelson

Barbara J. Nelson

Jan 7, 2024

Barbara Jane Nelson was born in Anoka, MN on October 2, 1952. She was the baby sister to her two brothers. When she was eight years old, her father died in a car accident, and from there on, her grandmother raised her.

 

Barb had a passion for music, which started when she was a young girl. She learned to...

Leonard "Lenny" Emil Olson

Leonard "Lenny" Emil Olson

Jan 6, 2024

Leonard “Lenny” E. Olson, age 77, of Alexandria, died on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the St. Cloud Veteran’s Hospital.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Interment will take place at Kinkead Cemetery, Alexandria.

Full military honors will be accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard,...

Rev. William F. Moeller, Sr.

Rev. William F. Moeller, Sr.

Dec 30, 2023

Rev. William F. Moeller, Sr., age 89, of Leaf Valley, died on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Scott Brown and Rev. Terry Finnern presiding. Music is provided by Kristi Wussow. Interment will take place at Ebenezer Lutheran...

John W. Scheller

John W. Scheller

Dec 24, 2023

John W. Scheller, age 19, of Miltona, died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the Church of St. Mary in Alexandria with Father Matthew Kuhn presiding. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.

A visitation will begin with a 5 p.m. prayer...

Fr. Herbert "Herb" T. Gappa

Fr. Herbert "Herb" T. Gappa

Dec 22, 2023

Father Herbert “Herb” T. Gappa, age 81, passed away at Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers in Ossining, New York on December 22, 2023.   In the days prior to his passing, five of his nieces and nephews traveled to New York from Minnesota, Idaho, and Illinois to spend time with him.

A Memorial Mass in honor of Father Herb Gappa will be held...

Harry L. McQuillen, Sr.

Harry L. McQuillen, Sr.

Dec 14, 2023

Harry L. McQuillen, Sr., age 82, of Miltona, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at the St. William's Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Susan K. Krueger

Susan K. Krueger

Dec 12, 2023

Susan K. Krueger, age 62, of Garfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and hospice, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at her home after a yearlong battle with cancer and 30-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Leaf Valley with Pastor Scott Brown...

Gladys L. Feigum

Gladys L. Feigum

Dec 10, 2023

Gladys Laverne Feigum was born July 20, 1929, in Starbuck, MN to Clarence and Harriet Benson. She was the eldest of four children. Raised on the farm where she attended school at District 32. Gladys married Norman Feigum on October 31, 1950. Residing first in Starbuck then Moorhead, Minneapolis, and settling in Nelson in 1963. They welcomed three children: Kathleen,...

Violet Belle Irby

Violet Belle Irby

Dec 6, 2023

Just Breathe

Violet B. Irby, age 43, of Brooten, died on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at St. Cloud Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Big Grove Lutheran Church,45575 County Road 27, Belgrade.

Violet Belle Irby, born on April 9, 1980, in Martinsville, Indiana, was known for her warm and vibrant spirit....

Douglas "Doug" A. Fish

Douglas "Doug" A. Fish

Nov 29, 2023

Douglas “Doug” A. Fish, age 80, of Vining, formerly of Parkers Prairie, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at his home in Vining.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Battle Lake with Fr. LeRoy Schik presiding. Interment is at the...

Brian W. Brockopp

Brian W. Brockopp

Nov 23, 2023

Brian Brockopp, age 58, of Brooten, formerly of Parkers Prairie, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at his home in Brooten.

A visitation will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, from 2-3 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie. Interment is at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, North Effington.  

Brian William was born on January 6, 1965,...

Candyce Gail Bowden

Candyce Gail Bowden

Nov 20, 2023

Candyce Gail Bowden left her earthly home for her heavenly one on November 20, 2023.  She battled cancer for 26 years, of which she was stage four for 17 years. She was an example of courage and grace for her family.  She was born April 19, 1948, at the Alexandria Hospital to Emil and Violet Haagenson.  She attended the Hoffman...

Mary Lorraine Plusa

Mary Lorraine Plusa

Nov 19, 2023

Mary L. Plusa, age 86, of Alexandria, died on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at St. Cloud Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Fr. Jeff Ethen presiding. Interment will take place at St. John Nepomuk Cemetery, Lowry.

Visitation is 3-7 p.m., Tuesday, November 21,...

John A. Plusa, Jr.

John A. Plusa, Jr.

Nov 15, 2023

John A. Plusa, Jr., age 92, of Alexandria, MN, formerly of Woodstock, IL, and Chicago, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Alomere Health Hospital in Alexandria. 

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Fr. Joe Vandeberg presiding. Full military honors accorded...

Jack L. Belmain

Jack L. Belmain

Nov 4, 2023

Jack L. Belmain, age 88, of Alexandria died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the Alomere Health Hospital in Alexandria. 

A private service will be held at Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the Greens in Alexandria. Honoring Jack’s wishes, a ceremony will be held in Wyoming this upcoming summer.  

Jackie Lee was born on May 10, 1935, to...

Ialeen Hiltner

Ialeen Hiltner

Nov 3, 2023

A. Ialeen Hiltner, age 83, of Alexandria passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2023, at the Alomere Health Hospital in Alexandria.

A time of gathering to celebrate Ialeen will take place from 11-1 p.m., Friday, September 27, 2024, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Interment will be at the Zunker Cemetery in Carlos.

Agnes Ialeen was born on October 8,...

Gilbert “Gib” A. Kuhnau

Gilbert “Gib” A. Kuhnau

Oct 17, 2023

Gilbert “Gib” A. Kuhnau, age 82, of Alexandria, formerly of Farwell, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, October 17, 2023 at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Matthew Lorenz officiating.

A visitation will be held from...

Frank "Skipp" LeRoy Timmins III

Frank "Skipp" LeRoy Timmins III

Oct 14, 2023

Frank L. “Skipp” Timmins III, age 75, of Alexandria, died surrounded by family on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Miltona Community Center.

The visitation is 4-7 pm., on Thursday, November 16th at the Miltona Community Center and will continue...

Kathy Ann Koep

Kathy Ann Koep

Oct 13, 2023

Kathryn A. “Kathy” Koep, age 68, of Clitherall, died after a hard-fought battle with cancer at her home on Friday, October 13, 2023.

Mass of Christian Burial is at 11 a.m., on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Urbank with Fr. Jeremy Theis, Fr. Jeff Ethen, & Deacon Craig Stich presiding. Music will be provided by...

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