Jill Pearson > Mother 06.10.2011

          Alice Lucille Pearson, 87, Alexandria, died June 10, 2011 at her home.
Alice was born January 3, 1924 in Granger, Iowa the daughter of William and Margaret (Whalen) Sullivan. She grew to womanhood and graduated from high school in Granger in 1942. Alice attended nursing training at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines and received a degree as a registered nurse in 1945.
In November of 1947 she was united in marriage to Dr. Francis L. Pearson. The couple moved to Alexandria in 1955, where Alice began employment at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital on March 13, 1963 and then later Douglas County Hospital where she became associate director of nursing. Some of her hobbies included music, cooking and she loved to tell jokes.
Alice is survived by her husband, Dr. Francis L. Pearson of Alexandria; five children, Jill Lovell of Minneapolis, Jane (Jerry) Olerud of Bloomington, Mark Pearson of Alexandria, Kevin Pearson of Alexandria, and Jay Pearson of Northfield; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; one sister-in-law, Marilyn (Bill) Sullivan; and one brother-in–law, Michael (Marie) Eichemendia.
Her parents, two brothers and four sisters preceded Alice in death.
Alice spent her adult life caring for others; her unselfishness and love of family are who she was. She was a devoted wife and mother. She was loved by all her family and will be deeply missed.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria on Tuesday, June 14 with the Rev. Steve Binsfeld officiating. Interment was at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Those serving as pallbearers were her grandsons, Jay Pearson Jr., Travis Pearson, Eric Pearson, Chris Pearson, Josh Olerud and Jeff Olerud. Honorary pallbearers were granddaughters, Kerry Williamson, Jesse Olerud Thompson, Sunshine Pearson Grandahl and Alicia Bergquist and son-in-law, Jerry Olerud.

Allen Springer > Father June 11, 2011

Lloyd Springer was born March 29, 1923 in Ponsford, the son of Charles and Gladys (Stowell) Springer. In 1933 the family moved to Eagle Bend. In 1939 Lloyd finished school and moved to Arizona. In the spring of 1943 Lloyd enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country in the South Pacific as a radio operator. After his honorable discharge in 1946, he moved to Alexandria, where he worked for one year, then up to Big Fork for a year where he worked with his brother in a service station. Returning to Alexandria in 1948 on June 11 he married Grace Schultz, and Lloyd began a successful career in the sheetrock and gunsmith business, where he continued to reside and enjoy his hobbies of hunting and fishing, spending time with his grandchildren until his death on June 11, 2011 at his home. He loved having the church in the home. Lloyd is survived by his sons, Allen (Sarah) Springer of Lewistown, Montana, Alden (Karen) Springer of Alexandria; one daughter, Carol (David) Prentice of Alexandria; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Francis Springer of Boulder City, Nevada. Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Grace, in 1999; parents; and eight brothers and sisters. A funeral service was held Thursday, June 16 at Anderson Funeral Home of Alexandria with leaders Ron Tomke, Roy Williams and Harriet Cossentine officiating. Charlene Myers provided the music. Interment was at Kinkead Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Alden Springer, Allen Springer, Shawn Prentice, David Prentice, Ryan Prentice, Troy Springer and Roy Springer. Honorary pallbearers were all of Lloyd’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

67-68 Golf Open Changed to July 23.

GOLF > 2011 '67-'68 OPEN

Saturday July 23, 2011

Arrowwood Golf Course

Green Fees  $36  (includes cart and tax).
Tournament Entry  $15  (for events, awards and prizes).  Optional.

9:30 AM  Arrive & Register.
              Coffee(compliments of Arrowwood) will provided.
              Rolls and doughnuts will be available.

10:00 AM  Putting Tournament

11:00 AM  First Tee Time

FORMAT:This year we will be holding a scramble.

Form your own four person team ahead of time or at the course the day of tournament.  Stragglers will be added to a team or put together to form a team.

We will still have the events; closest to pin on par 3s, long drive, and longest putt on #18.  Of course we will also have gift certificates for Eddy's Interlachen and other prizes.

4:30 PM  Awards Ceremony at golf course.

5:30  PM  Eddy's Interlachen Inn...Dinner and/or Beverages.  Spouses and non-golfers welcome.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE.Let us know if you will be playing in the tournament, sometime between now and July 10.  July 15 at the latest.  We need to have an accurate number for Arrowwood and for prizes. 
This has become a pain in the butt because some people refuse to respond.
If you have played in the tournament previously but are unable to play this year, please let us know also. 

Class of 67-Contact:  Steve Colby.  320-766-0722 or sgcolby@yahoo.com
Class of 68-Contact:  Bruce Nelson.  320-237-0662 or  http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=banhog@aol.com

Barbara McClellan > Mother 05.13.11

         Jeanette Katherine McClellan, 83, died May 13, 2011 at St. Cloud Hospital.
Jeanette was born December 15, 1927 in Todd County to Fred and Margaret (Tschida) Kasemaker. She lived in Osakis into her teen years and then moved to Alexandria where she entered the 9th grade. After school she went to work candling eggs for North American.
Jeanette met Lyle McClellan and the couple was married in Portland, Oregon on September 24, 1946 where she became a homemaker. They lived in Oregon a short time before moving back to Alexandria. Upon their return to Alexandria, Jeanette started working at Bethany Home in Alexandria. She was very passionate about her work and was employed there for more than 20 years.
Her hobbies were “cleaning Lyle’s fish catch,” playing cards with her friends and family, embroidery and drinking coffee with the neighbor ladies. There was never a time when you would visit Jeanette without having one of her many delicious homemade desserts. Jeanette loved the outdoors – planting flowers, gardening and riding her favorite John Deere lawn mower. She also had a passion for feeding the birds, deer, turkeys, and watching all the wildlife, right outside her kitchen window.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Margaret; sister, Helen Miller; and one brother, Harold Kasemaker.
Jeanette is survived by her husband, Lyle; four daughters, Patty Rosenboch, Barb Lolkus (Ken Ringler), Joyce Klingbeil (Gus) and Linda McClellan and one son, Rodney McClellan (significant other, Marlys Botzet); seven grandchildren, Todd Klingbeil, Shawn Klingbeil, Missy Roberts, Julie Nohre, Robyn Brendon, Amber Joy McClellan-Beliveau (David McClellan-Beliveau) and Jodie Tatro; 16 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, May 17 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria with the Rev. Mark Astrup officiating. Music was provided by organist, Becky Worley. Inurnment was held at Hudson Cemetery. Honorary urn bearers were Jeanette’s grandchildren, Todd Klingbeil, Shawn Klingbeil, Missy Roberts, Julie Nohre, Robyn Brandon, Jodie Tatro and Amber McClellan-Beliveau.
Arrangements are with Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria; www.andersonfuneral.net.

Classmate > David Hanson 5.15.11

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       David Eugene Hanson was born October 11, 1949 in Alexandria to Waymon and Mayme (Bartz) Hanson. He was baptized and confirmed at Fahlun Lutheran Church and graduated from Jefferson High School. He lived in Minneapolis and later Lake George for many years. 
David was a long-time employee of US Bank, formerly First Bank of Minneapolis. His volunteer activities were The Aliveness Project, Minneapolis; the Red Ribbon Ride of Minnesota; Rural AIDS Action Network; and speaking at high school and other AIDS awareness activities.
He died Sunday, May 15, 2011 at Neilson Nursing Home in Bemidji.
Cecil Cheek was his life partner for 36 years. He was co-parent to Michael Cheek, Todd Cheek, Heather Cheek, all of Clayton, North Carolina, and Shannon Cheek of Garner, North Carolina; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild and one soon-to-be great-grandchild.
He is also survived by two brothers, Carl “Johnnie” (Vonnie) of Parkers Prairie, Rick (Sherilyn); two sisters, Barb Sather (Gerald) of Nelson and Deb Theusch of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin; also numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Waymon and Mayme; and nephew, Tim Hanson.
Memorial services were held at Fahlun Lutheran Church in rural Nelson on May 21 with Pastor Barbara Lund-Thompson officiating. Organist was Bev Steuck.

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Alexandria Alumni Magazine Abstract: The inaugural issue of the Alexandria Alumni Magazine is hot off the presses, and should hit mailboxes April 28, 2011. Click on the headline above to access a link to view the magazine online.