Obituaries

May 25, 2024

May 24, 2024

Caroll Ruth Hartung Bluhm, 92 years of age and longtime resident of Alexandria, MN, passed away peacefully on May 24th at Bethany on the Lake. She was born on April 2nd, 1932 in Bertha, MN to Ellsworth “Sonny” and Ruth Hartung. She married Donald Bluhm on Nov. 4, 1951. They moved to Wheaton, MN where they began their lives together...

May 21, 2024

LeRoy Clark Anderson, age 84, of Alexandria, MN passed away peacefully at home under the care of hospice with family by his side on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

LeRoy was born on October 28, 1939, in Graceville, MN to Clark and Clara Augusta Menge Anderson. He was raised in Wheaton, MN and attended school in Wheaton graduating in 1957.

LeRoy married Jo...

May 17, 2024

Lawrence Peter Cline was born on September 3, 1918, in Ward Township, Todd County at the family farm.   He attended country school through the 8th grade and then helped on the family farm.  Lawrence enlisted in the United States Army in 1942 serving his country until 1945.  While in the Army he was stationed in Australia.  Larry was a...

May 15, 2024

Sylvia Theresa Krason, 95, of Alexandria passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria at 11:00 AM, with a visitation taking place one hour prior to services at the church. A funeral luncheon will be held at the Alexandria Senior Center immediately following the service....

May 15, 2024

Renée LaVonne Dulski, born Renée LaVonne Tessier on April 13, 1942, in Fargo, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 15, 2024, at Edgewood Vista, Alexandria, Minnesota surrounded by her family. 

Renée's life was marked by her nurturing spirit, hardworking nature, and spunky positive attitude. She touched the lives of many as a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend,...

May 14, 2024

Ervin Walter Emde, the son of Fredrick Emde and Martha Buhrn, was born on July 5, 1927, on a farm north of Appleton, Minnesota.  After graduating from Appleton High School, Ervin farmed in the Appleton area and developed a strong work ethic that would define his life.

At a party hosted by his sister in Kansas City, Missouri, Ervin met the...

May 13, 2024

Grandma Nienaber Obituary

November 8, 1943 – May 13th 2024

Carol Vergeen Nienaber was born on November 8th, 1943, in Chicago Illinois to the parents of Harold Quinton Graber and Helen Vergeen Burns (Graber). She was the oldest of 6. She grew up on a farm in rural Illinois. Her favorite dog was named Tippy.

She met John C Nienaber Sr in Libertyville...

May 10, 2024

Joyce Corrine Shea, 93 year old resident of Alexandria, MN passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024.

Joyce was born in Alexandria, MN on June 1, 1930 to Lawrence and Dora Hanson. Joyce graduated from Alexandria High School in 1948.

Joyce’s shy and quiet personality was perfectly matched when she met the outgoing and fun-loving Hubert Shea at her parents' restaurant in...

May 9, 2024

Arlue Marieanne Beheng a third-generation resident of Alexandria, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at the age of 94, at Grand Arbor by Knute Nelson.

Arlue was born at Tanquist Hospital in Alexandria to Chester and Annie (Nyquist) Olson on July 30, 1929. She was the oldest of the families two children and remained  lifelong best friends with her brother,...

May 7, 2024

Randall (Randy) William Schauer died May 7, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital at the age of 60. Randy was born February 7, 1964, in Alexandria, Minnesota to Elaine (Patrick) Schauer and James Schauer. Randy has three older sisters and loved to remind them he was the “baby” of the family.

Randy was close to his mother his whole life. Randy...

May 5, 2024

Priscilla came into this world on September 19th, 1926, she was the first child of Edwind & Irene Johnson.

Born in Minneapolis MN, at 9 months old the family purchased a farm and moved to Hoffman, MN and lived there for 15 years attending school district #1 near Hoffman and Elk Lake. Priscilla also attended country school District #45 in Moe...

May 4, 2024

Jack Jay Krull, 72, long time resident of Alexandria, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2024.   

Jack was born April 25, 1952, in the rural Hayfield, Minnesota area, and was the third child and second son of Clarence and Evelyn (Baker) Krull.  Jack was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist faith in the Dexter church and his unsatiable appetite for reading drew him ever closer to his God all throughout...

May 3, 2024

Arden Lee Norum was born on July 20, 1939, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Ingvald and Laura (Stave) Norum. He graduated from Oak Grove Lutheran High School in Fargo, North Dakota, in 1957. He attended Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he met Kathryn Faber. They were married on December 21, 1960. After college, Arden achieved his Master of...

Apr 30, 2024

Lois Mary Ann (Barsness) Norlien.   Yes, her first name was Lois, although she loved her name Mary her whole life.   Mary was born in Starbuck, MN June 2, 1935, to Peder and Louise (Nali) Barsness. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran and confirmed at Farwell Lutheran Churches.   Mary attended and graduated from Glenwood High School. It was during high school...

Apr 30, 2024

Geraldine “Geri” Frances (Hammer) Tvrdik 

Geraldine “Geri” was born on August 10, 1928 at her grandparents farm in Hudson Township in Douglas County.  The daughter of Joseph and Mathilda (Loeffler) Hammer.  Geri had 4 brothers and 2 sisters.  She was baptized, confirmed and married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria.

Geri was married on November 24, 1947 to David Tvrdik, the...

Apr 29, 2024

Marlis Costello was born Marlis Kay Marshall on December 5, 1952 to Lyle and Theone (Tollefson) Marshall at St John’s Hospital in Huron, SD.  She grew up on a farm near Bonilla and graduated from Hitchcock High School in 1970.  Marlis attended Nurses training in Sioux City, Iowa and graduated with highest honors in 1973.  She was employed at St...

Apr 29, 2024

Harold "Jim" Thompson, age 98, of Alexandria passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. A public visitation take place one hour prior to services on Saturday.Harold James Thompson “Jim” was born born July, 6th 1925 to Vern and Nellie (Nelson) Thompson in...

Apr 28, 2024

Monica Mary Pronek, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024, at St. Cloud Hospital in Minnesota. Her loss is deeply felt by all those who had the privilege of knowing her.  Monica was born on July 15, 1964, in Buffalo, Minnesota, to her loving parents James and Dorothy (Vail) Langanki.   Monica grew up in Osakis, graduated...

Apr 27, 2024

Robert August Schulz died peacefully in Peoria, Arizona on April 27, 2024, surrounded by his family and listening to his favorite hymns.

Bob was born on April 6, 1942, to August and Dorothy (Hass) Schulz.  He and his sister Bonnie grew up in Garfield and Alexandria, later moving to Moorhead, Minnesota.  After high school, Bob attended North Dakota State University, where...