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Richard "Rich" Allen LaFond, born on August 22, 1962, in Monticello, Minnesota to Virgil and Betty (Lanser) LaFond, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, surrounded by family. Rich graduated from Monticello Senior High School where he participated in sports (golf, football, and basketball), marching band (bass drum) and several theater productions. Rich moved to Mahtowa, Minnesota where he was the groundskeeper on his family's golf course called 29 Pines. In the winter he would work at Mont Du Lac Resort. Rich then worked at the marketplace and Chris' Food Center in Sandstone, Minnesota. Rich also did many other activities like coaching soccer, baseball, 7th and 8th grade football, and...

Bennie M. Holmquist of Sauk Centre, MN died on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Meadow Lane Nursing Home in Benson, MN, at the age of 86. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at River of Life Church in Sauk Centre, MN, with visitation one hour prior to the service. A reception will immediately follow the service. A private family burial will be held at a later date at the Kandota Township Cemetery. Bennie Martin Holmquist was born October 15, 1936, in Little Sauk Township, Todd County, to Carl and Dora (Pettit) Holmquist. Ben was united in marriage to Violet Porttiin on November 19, 1960, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Grey Eagle, MN. This union was...

Raymond Walter Dodds was born on November 22, 1955, in Minneapolis, MN to Walter and Ethel (Bursch) Dodds. Ray graduated from Osseo High School in 1973 and then attended vocational school for cabinetry. Following his schooling, Ray started working for Crystal Cabinetry in Osseo, MN. Ray married Janelle Edmonds on April 26, 1986 in Princeton, MN. The couple was blessed with two boys: Jay and Ryan. In 1991, Ray started R & J Cabinetry out of his home in Zimmerman, MN where he was able to serve the surrounding communities for over 15 years. During the summers the family would head to their cabin on Maple Lake near Forada, MN. Ray took so much joy in being on the water with his boys...

Marland LeRoy Madson was born on August 1, 1930, the first child of Harold and Linnea (Warling) Madson, in Saint James, MN. He was baptized in the Norwegian Lutheran Church and confirmed in the First Lutheran Church. During his school years he worked on the family dairy farm and was active in 4-H. He graduated from Butterfield School as Salutatorian in 1948. After graduating in 1952 from St. Olaf College he was drafted and served two years in the United States Army. From 1955 to 1964 he taught in the Alexandria Public Schools. It was there that he met Grace Carlstrom, a receptionist in the Superintendent's office. They were married at First English Lutheran Church of Alexandria on...

We celebrate a life well lived as we announce the passing of Richard Lee Kerbs (Dick), at the age of 83, on July 14th, 2021. Dick was a successful and hard-working farmer, an avid and adventurous outdoorsmen, and a sensitive man of faith who never turned down an opportunity to tell those in his life he loved them. Dick attracted many friends throughout his life with his witty sense of humor and his ability to see the good in every person he encountered. His optimism and joy for life was infectious. Dick was born on October 21st, 1939 to Hulda and Jake Kerbs in Rupert, Idaho. Dick was a life-long and open-minded learner who greatly valued education. He graduated with a degree in...

Jacquelyn Kay Harstad, the daughter of Everett and Lorinda (Roth) Morehouse, was born on September 10, 1943, in Bristol, SD. She grew up on a farm and graduated from Bristol High School in 1961. While working as a bookkeeper for Hansmeier and Son, Jackie met Gene Harstad, who was her younger sister's teacher, at a school function. Soon Gene became Jackie's love of her life. The two were united in marriage on May 30, 1964, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Bristol, SD. They lived in a few towns before settling down in Britton, SD in 1970 where they raised their three children: Dana, Dawn and David. Gene's school administration career took them to Rosholt from 1986-1997, then to Jackie's...

Carol M. Peterson age 78 of Alexandria formerly of Watertown died Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Bethany On The Lake. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM on Friday, October 4, 2019, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria. Visitation from 4-6 PM with Parish Prayers at 4 PM on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Anderson Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. www.andersonfuneral.net