Fred and his family lived in Columbia Heights until 1981, when they moved to their home near Evansville. Fred and his best friend, Steve Hanson, built the home his family lives in today. Fred loved the scenic views and secluded area where he built his home. He loved Minnesota and especially Evansville. Fred was involved with the Evansville American Legion. He was with the Honor Guard and called bingo for the American Legion for many years.
Fred was a Harley man. He loved to ride his bike whenever and wherever he could. He made trips to Maine, Alaska, Sturgis, the Carolinas, Colorado and of course everywhere around Evansville. He was die-hard Vikings fan and loved to watch the old-fashioned Western movies. Great sense of humor, fun, strong willed, opinionated, outgoing, easy to talk with are just a few words that described Fred. But words like, honest, soft hearted, family man, a great husband and a great dad are the words that best describe Fred to his family. Fred loved his family and always enjoyed gatherings with his brothers and sisters and extended family. Fred will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Fred E. Carlson passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 at his home at the age of 70 years old. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Gloria Carlson of Evansville; children, Scott Carlson of St. Paul, Ryan Carlson of West Fargo, ND, Jamie Carlson of St. Paul, and Daniel Carlson of Evansville; brothers, Robert (Juane) Carlson of Minneapolis and Harry (Donna) Carlson of Millerville; sisters, Colleen (Clayton) Rustad of Park Rapids, Dorothy (Roger) Anderson of St. Paul, Elaine Larson of Columbia Heights, Virginia (Gregg) Walker of Bismarck, ND, and Mary Larson of Eagan; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and honorary grandchildren, Ellie, Emma, Ahriya, Addy, and Oakley Olsen. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Clara Carlson; nephew, Matthew Carlson; niece, Monica Walker; and brothers-in-law, Brad Larson and Gary Larson.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, February 4, 2019 at 11 AM at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Millerville. A visitation will take place on Sunday, February 3, 2019 from 4-7 PM at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Millerville and for one hour prior to the mass on Monday at the church.
Jerome (Jerry) Charles Cihlar was born July 1, 1949 in Alexandria, MN. Son of Henry and Dorothy (Roers) Cihlar. He was raised in Alexandria and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1967. 
Wilma Lucille (Zierman) Korkowski was born on January 26, 1929 on the family farm outside Cushing, MN, the daughter of William and Martha (Johanson) Zierman. She enjoyed her childhood on the farm with the Zierman and Johanson families, and attended a country school that they walked through the meadows and woods to get to. She moved to Minneapolis and worked in a dress factory before being united in marriage to Walter Joseph Korkowski on June 21, 1948, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria, MN. Together they had 7 children: Donna, Gary, Barb, Mary, Doug, Pete, and Mike. Walt and Wilma raised their children in Alexandria and were active members of their community and church. She believed being a mother was her greatest accomplishment and was very proud of her family. Wilma faced the challenges of life with courage, faith, and optimism. As a busy homemaker, Wilma sewed, gardened, canned, and baked for her growing family. She volunteered in Scout leadership for both her daughters and her sons. In later years she quilted, made ceramics, painted, and enjoyed learning. Wilma completed her GED and learned to use computers at the Senior Center. She was a great communicator through her letters to family and friends, and was always interested in learning more about others through phone conversations. Wilma was also curious about the natural world and learned about it through reading or travel. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella and a lifetime member of the VFW Post #936 Auxiliary in Alexandria.
Mona Lisa Hartman was born on February 17, 1963, in Alexandria, Minnesota the daughter of Francis and Ruth (Jensen) Hartman. She was born with Downs Syndrome and lived in Alexandria with her family until 1995 when Mona and her parents moved to California until 2006 when they moved back to Alexandria and she lived with Bonnie and Norm for a year. After that she moved into Prairie Community Services Group Home where she lived for the past ten years.