Obituaries

Bruce L. Hertzog

Bruce L. Hertzog

May 27, 2023

 

Bruce L. Hertzog, age 81, of Brandon, died of Acute Myeloid Leukemia on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Brandon with Fr. Peter VanderWeyst presiding. Interment with full military honors...

Allen E. Ost

Allen E. Ost

May 26, 2023

Allen E. Ost, 70, of Stillwater MN, died on May 26, 2023 after a brief and brave battle with cancer.

 

Allen was born to Elmer and Gladys Ost and raised in Parkers Prairie on the family dairy farm. He graduated in 1971 and went to the University of Minnesota, earning degrees in Forestry and Mechanical Engineering. 

 

After high...

Andrew "Andy" A. Struthers

Andrew "Andy" A. Struthers

May 24, 2023

Andrew “Andy” A. Struthers, age 39, of Parkers Prairie, passed away unexpectedly, outliving his life expectancy, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Pastor Greg Billberg officiating. Music is provided by organist, Julie Lindgren and...

Jerome "Jerry" E. Koep

Jerome "Jerry" E. Koep

May 21, 2023

Jerome “Jerry” E. Koep, age 83, of Parkers Prairie, died on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Astera Health in Wadena.

Visitation is 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023, at St. William’s Living Center Chapel in Parkers Prairie.

A private family service will be held. Interment with full military honors will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans...

Sharon A. Illetschko

Sharon A. Illetschko

May 19, 2023

Sharon A. Illetschko, age 80, of Carlos, died suddenly on Friday, May 19, 2023, at St. Cloud Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River with Fr. Mark Botzet officiating. Music is provided by the church choir. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.

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Diane Ritten

Diane Ritten

May 17, 2023

Diane Ritten, age 51, of St. Louis Park, formerly of Parkers Prairie, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the Estates of St. Louis Park.

A graveside service will be held at 12 PM, June 7, 2023, at the St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery in Belle River, MN.  A potluck and time of gathering will follow the service at...

Virginia A. Wilde

Virginia A. Wilde

Apr 20, 2023

Virginia Arlene (Bridwell) Wilde, 79, of Parkers Prairie, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 20, 2023, peacefully surrounded by family. 

 

Virginia was born on April 2, 1944, to Ernest and Blanche Bridwell in Superior, Nebraska.  After Virginia graduated from Superior High School in 1962, she went on into the workforce. 

  

Virginia was preceded in death by...

Sherron L. Blatti

Sherron L. Blatti

Apr 19, 2023

Sherron L. Blatti, age 77, of Alexandria, formerly of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Edgewood Senior Living.

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

Sherron Lee was born on June 5, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio. Her parents, Robert and Mary (Lee) Blatti, raised her in Fergus Falls,...

Jaci M. Schlosser

Jaci M. Schlosser

Apr 16, 2023

Jaci M. Schlosser, age 46, of Miltona, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at her home.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, April 21, 2023, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Pastor Scott Hoecker officiating.

A visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Esther Lutheran Church...

Lewis R. Griese

Lewis R. Griese

Apr 15, 2023

Lewis R. Griese, age 92, of Miltona, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Brandon Assisted Living.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 28, 2023, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. Terry Finnern officiating. Music is provided by organist, Deb Joachim. Interment will take place at the church cemetery. Full...

Clifford W. Emmert

Clifford W. Emmert

Apr 14, 2023

Clifford Wayne Emmert was born on March 22, 1932, to Clifford C. and Nota (Shanholtzer) Emmert at home in Grant County, South Dakota. He was the oldest of six children and spoke often of farm chores and helping his mother in the house with his siblings. The family moved from South Dakota to Aitkin County to farm, moving again to...

Beverly A. Melde

Beverly A. Melde

Apr 12, 2023

Beverly A. Melde, age 73, of Alexandria passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Galeon Senior Living in Osakis.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor John Taplin officiating. Private family interment will take place at Fron Cemetery, Starbuck.

Visitation is one...

Kenneth "Ken" V. Gutknecht, Jr.

Kenneth "Ken" V. Gutknecht, Jr.

Apr 11, 2023

Kenneth V. Gutknecht Jr., age 73, of Alexandria, formerly of Bemidji, died after a courageous battle with cancer Tuesday, April 11, 2023, surrounded by family at his home at Arabella Manor.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Larry Gutknecht and Dan Bennett presiding....

Clara P. Schmitz

Clara P. Schmitz

Apr 9, 2023

Clara P. Schmitz, age 84, of Wheaton, died on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, April 14, 2023, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Fr. Jeff Ethen officiating. Music is provided by Gary Gylsen. Interment will take place at a later date...

Christie C. Lund

Christie C. Lund

Apr 8, 2023

Christie C. Lund, age 54 of Esko, died peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2023, surrounded by her family at home under the care of Hospice.

A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, April 21, 2023, at The Junction (Buffalo House) in Duluth with a reception to follow. 

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the time...

Holly Mae Danielson

Holly Mae Danielson

Apr 6, 2023

Holly M. Danielson, age 57, of Alexandria died on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Alomere Health.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, April 10, 2023, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Dave Mergens officiating.

Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service.

Holly Mae was born on November...

Robert "Bob" C. Swenson

Robert "Bob" C. Swenson

Apr 5, 2023

Robert “Bob” Clarence Swenson, age 92, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Knute Nelson Grand Arbor in Alexandria.

Bob was born in Minneapolis on June 2, 1930. He and his loving wife, Beatrice “Bea” met in high school and were married June 9, 1951. The couple raised their family on the shore of Lake Le Homme Dieu at Alexandria. In...

Mark W. Jennissen

Mark W. Jennissen

Mar 17, 2023

Mark William Jennissen, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 17, 2023 at the age of 63 years, 4 months, 16 days.

 

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Church of St. Mary in Alexandria with Fr. Matthew Kuhn officiating.

Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. and conclude with...

Dorothy C. Pederson

Dorothy C. Pederson

Mar 15, 2023

Dorothy Clara was born to Charles and Clara (Roth) Schuneman on September 28, 1934, in Belle River. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church (now known as Trinity Lutheran Church) in Carlos.  Dorothy attended District #62, through the 8th grade and graduated from Central High School in Alexandria in 1952. She was united in marriage to Robert Pederson...

LouAnn D. Anderson

LouAnn D. Anderson

Mar 8, 2023

LouAnn D. Anderson, age 94, of Parkers Prairie, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 11, 2023, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kathryn Rothman officiating. Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich...

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