Diane Duenow > Mother 04.03.11

        

My mother Inez M Duenow  passed away April 3, 2011 at Glen Oaks Nursing Home in New London, Mn she was 88 years old and had been ill for several years.  The funeral was at Grace Lutheran Church in Spicer and burial at Fort Ridgely State Park near Fairfax Mn.  

She is survised by her husband William Duenow at Glen Oaks Nursing Home, Ardys(David) Lais New London; Diane (James) Meyer Blue Earth; Wendy (Duane) Brownlee Detroit Lakes.  Five grandchildren: Dan Lais, Sara Scribner , Kristina Meyers, Denise McReynolds, Duane Brownlee Jr.  Great Grandchildren: Jastin and Samantha Meyers, Jordyn & Katelyn Scribner.

She worked as a bookkepeer and Registered Campers at Fort Ridgely State Park, Fairfax Mn  and Carlos State Park, Carlos Mn for many years retiring in New London, Mn.

She was a loving mother who will be missed alot.

 

Connie Stanz > Father 04.24.11

       Carl W. Stanz, 85, died on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011.
Carl was born in Alexandria on April 29, 1925, the son of Otto and Amanda (Tonn) Stanz. Carl was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church. He attended elementary school at Zion Lutheran and graduated from Central High School.
At the age of 18, Carl entered the United States Navy. He served his country in the Pacific Theater during World War II as a crewman on the aircraft carrier USS Shangri-La. The ship was in Tokyo Harbor at the time of the Japanese surrender.
Upon his honorable discharge, Carl was united in marriage to Florence Kraemer at Redwood Falls in 1948. The couple made their home in Alexandria where Carl first worked for the Gamble-Robinson warehouse and then at the Alex Farm and Home Supply Store. In 1968 he began his 20-year career with Alexandria Light and Power as a meter reader.
Carl was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church his entire lifetime. He was a member of the church choir and served on the financial committee for several years. Carl was an avid fan of the Alexandria Cardinals and you would see him at many football and basketball games over the years. He also enjoyed fishing and always had a story to tell. Fourth of July picnics at their lake home were always a special time for him and the Stanz family.
He is survived by his wife, Florence Stanz of Alexandria; children, Connie Inman of Houston, TX, John Stanz of Alexandria, Gary (Vicki) Stanz of Alexandria, and Becky (Steve) Trainor of Alexandria; grandchildren, Christa (Joe) Udelhofen, Maggie (Brian) Hubbling, Annie Stanz, Joshua (Tracy) Stanz, Robert (Laura) Stanz, Abby Trainor, and Adam Trainor; great-grandchildren, Isaac Udelhofen, Willem Udelhofen and Josie Hubbling; and a niece, Karen Ekdahl.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, one sister, and a son-in-law, Steve Inman.
Funeral services were held April 28 at Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. William Moeller and the Rev. Terry Finnern officiating. Music was provided by Irma Brockberg as organist, and vocalists Dan Olson, Becky Trainor and Vicki Stanz. Pallbearers were Joshua Stanz, Robert Stanz, Adam Trainor, Matt Lange, Brian Hubbling and Joe Udelhofen. Carl’s granddaughters served as honorary pallbearers.
Interment was at Kinkead Cemetery. Military honors were accorded by the American Legion Post 87, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 936 and the Minnesota National Guard Honors.

Sandy Rosengren > Father 04.11.11

     Walter “Wally” Rosengren, 92, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 11 2011, at Knute Nelson Home.
He was born on the family farm close to Lowry, the son of Carl and Freda (Anderson) Rosengren. He attended country school through 8th grade. After working on the family farm for several years, he went to California and was employed by Consolidated Aircraft in San Diego. Wally then enlisted in the Navy, during which time he completed his high school education. He was stationed in Puerto Rico followed by the Naval Airbase in Miami, Florida.
Walter married Margaret Anderson, daughter of Victor and Emelia (Ostlund) Anderson, on November 26, 1943, at the First Evangelical Free Church of Minneapolis. They had 67 wonderful years together.
He was employed by the United States Post Office in Alexandria for 33 years, the last 13 years as assistant postmaster. He was a devout Christian and an active member of the Alexandria Covenant Church for 63 years. He was a member of Gideons International for 34 years. After retirement, he enjoyed playing golf almost every morning with good friends from church.
Wally loved his family, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family gatherings at the cabin at Lake Ida were very special to him. He and Margaret loved to travel, making three trips to Sweden and visiting all but two of the United States. They spent 18 winters in Arizona, making many good friends and memories.
Wally is survived by his wife, Margaret; four children, Carol Latterell, Sandy McLauchlin, Marie Rosengren (Michael Monahan), and Gary (Lisa) Rosengren. He had 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons-in-law, Dennis McLauchlin and Tom Latterell; three sisters and three brothers.
The family wishes to express deep gratitude to the staff at Knute Nelson, where he was a resident for the past three years, receiving wonderful love and care.
A funeral service was held Friday April 15 at Alexandria Covenant Church with the Rev. John LaVahn officiating. The Rev. Steve Eng was the musician. There will be a private family interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Casket bearers were John Kelly, Christian Earle, Brett Latterell, Brandon Latterell, Adam Rosengren and Erik Monahan. Honorary casket bearers were Andrea Kelly, Kristin Rosengren, Kelly Rosengren and Kathleen Monahan.

Classmate > Rodney Bunting 04.10.11

 

Rodney Ralph Bunting

Born:11-08-1948

Died:04-10-2011

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the Daniel Funeral Home in Clearwater, MN for Rodney Ralph Bunting, age 62, of Clearwater, MN who died on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at his home. Pastor John E. Martison of Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria, MN will be officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 and from 9:30 to 10:30 AM on Thursday at the Daniel Funeral Home in Clearwater. Prayer service will be held at 7:00 P.M. with Pastor Scott Gjevre of Rejoice Lutheran Church in Clearwater officiating.

Rodney was born on November 8, 1948 in Madison, MN the son of Raymond and Alma (Schumacher) Bunting. He lived with his family in Nassau, MN where he attended school and his family later moved to Alexandria, MN where he graduated from high school in 1967. He then attended the University of Minnesota Morris for one year before enlisting into the U.S. Air Force in 1969 during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to Jane M. Anderson on June 6¸ 1970 in Alexandria, MN. Rodney continued to serve his country state side as an aircraft maintenance technician and obtained the rank of Sergeant before receiving his honorable discharge on January 11, 1973. He then went on to attend and graduate from Alexandria Technical College in 1975.

He worked for three years as a deputy county auditor for Douglas County in Alexandria. He then moved to St. Cloud, MN where he worked for CCSI and later CPSI in Brooklyn Park, MN. These two companies installed computer software in county auditor offices.

Then Rodney and Jane started R & R Hobbies Shop in St. Cloud. They owned and operated this business from 1988 until 2001. While owning the hobby shop he also worked as a Deputy County Auditor for Wright County from 1992 until 1997. He then went to work as the Chief Deputy County Auditor in 1997. A position he currently held.

His hobbies included model trains, collecting Hot Wheels, sightseeing, participating in flea markets, and taking pictures of trains.

He is survived by: his wife Jane of Clearwater, two children, his son Ryan (Tina) of Clearwater, MN, and his daughter Rita Bunting of Brooklyn, NY, one granddaughter Emma and one grandson Rylie, and one brother Russell (Sheba) Bunting of Nevada.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Paul Alto > Mother 03.12.11

      Helen (Mattila) Alto, 93, Alexandria, died at the Knute Nelson home on Saturday, March 12, 2011.
Helen was born on her family farm in Douglas County on March 3, 1918, the daughter of Arvid and Lydia (Ylemattila) Mattila. She attended District #5 School in Moe Township, Brandon and graduated from Alexandria High School. She continued her education at St. Cloud State University, receiving her teaching degree.
Helen started her teaching career in a one-room country schoolhouse. She later taught at Miltona and then at Lincoln School in Alexandria. Helen enjoyed her flower gardens, reading about her Finnish heritage, assisting with the genealogy of her family, and spending time with family and friends.
Helen has blessed her family with a legacy of strength, independence, the power of hope and humor and the quiet dignity of grace.
She is survived by her children, Steve (Nancy), Paul, Dennis Alto, Mary Frendin; grandchildren, Daniel, Deborah, Denise, Mike, Stacey, Kevin, Lorrie; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Katie, Nathan, Ana; brother, Howard Mattila; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arvid and Lydia Mattila; brothers, Ed, William, Oscar, Axel, Stanley and Charles; sisters, Hilda Maria, who died in infancy, Hilma Bukkila, Martha Howard, Mayme Lahti and Elma Pucher.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 16 at Anderson Fune

Cheryl Gesell > Mother 2.27.11

      Irene B. Gesell, 85, of Miltona, died Sunday, February 27, 2011 at Knute Nelson in Alexandria.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Friday, March 4, 2011 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. William Stockman officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Debbie Joachim. Burial will take place at the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday at the Lind Family Funeral Home in Miltona and continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Irene Bertha Gesell was born July 21, 1925 to August and Anna (Betterman) Grothmann in Grandin, North Dakota. She grew up in Grandin, attended public school and graduated in 1942. Following her education she worked on the family farm and as a telephone operator for Northwestern Bell in Fargo, North Dakota.
She was united in marriage to Sylvester “Sy” Gesell on June 21, 1948 at Grace Lutheran Church in Grandin. Following their marriage they moved to rural Miltona. They lived in Menahga for several years before returning to Miltona where she and her husband purchased the Miltona Locker. They worked together for many years until their retirement. Her husband, Sy, died on August 1, 2004.
Irene was a member of the Miltona American Legion Auxiliary and Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, where she sang in the choir and solos at weddings and funerals. Irene enjoyed bowling, baking, embroidering, flower gardening and keeping a meticulous home and yard.
Irene is survived by two sons, Mike (LuAnn) Gesell and Paul (Nancy) Gesell, both of Alexandria; four daughters, Cheryl (Matt) Frantesl of Flippin, Arkansas, Joan (Kevin) Blatz of Emmett, Idaho, Lori (Loel) Hawkinson of Miltona and Linda (Tracy Zubrod) of Cheyenne, Wyoming; sister, Elaine (Robert) Johnston of Parkers Prairie; 15 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four brothers, Willie, August, Carl and Hank; and three sisters, Anna, Martha and Marion.
Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Tyler Renner, Tanner Renner, Hannah Eggert, Chelsea Denny, Brianna Gesell and Whitney Gesell. Honorary pallbearers will be her remaining grandchildren, Cherene Edwards, Haley Kirby, Aimee Paullin, Ashley Roberts, Jeffrey Gesell, Gregory Gesell, Mitchell Gesell, Shane Gesell and Jared Gesell.
Arrangements are by Lind Family Funeral and Cremation Service, www.lindfamilyfh.com.