All Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Leo and Ramona Hayes sadly announce both of their passing (Ramona: December 28, 2020 and Leo: December 31, 2020) at the ages of 91 and 98 respectively due to complications from COVID -19. Both Ramona and Leo passed away peacefully with family by their sides while receiving the best possible care from the Central Todd County Care Center in Clarissa. Ramona Irene (Nelson) Hayes was born August 5th, 1929 in Clarissa, MN. She was the daughter of...

Alan Norbert Mensen was born on February 12, 1952, to Raphael and Alice Mensen.  The fourth of 16 children, he grew up on the family’s dairy farms in Sauk Center and Long Prairie also working the neighboring farms. He was a farmer at heart.   On June 15, 1974 he married Delrae Borchert and were blessed with 5 children. “Big Al” was known as a hard worker, devoted community, and family man. He drove semi for Central Bi-Products, then worked road...

Roger Ervin Petron, 69, passed away peacefully at home in Alexandria, MN on January 1, 2021.  He was born to Ervin and Lorraine (Burger) Petron November 27th, 1951 in Long Prairie.  Roger lived and worked on the family potato farm for several decades, then studied at Staples Vocational School and became a machinist.  He most recently worked at Alexandria Pro-Fab where coworkers enjoyed his easy-going style and sense of humor. A life-long Minnesotan, Roger loved the outdoors...

Deloris Elaine was born on May 31, 1932 the daughter of Arthur and Verna (Anderson) Radueg of rural Eagle Bend, Minnesota. Deloris graduated from Eagle Bend High School. After graduation Deloris helped on her parent's dairy farm, and worked at the local dime store.  On Feb 2, 1951, Deloris married Mr.  Wayne Burns of Clarissa. The couple made their home in Clarissa, where their union was blessed with two sons, Terry and Randy, and a daughter Jodie. Deloris worked at times at...

Bradley Eldon was born March 8, 1993, in Worthington to Timothy & Colleen (Spychalla) Schettler.  He graduated from Browerville High School in 2011.  Brad worked at 3M for several years before going to work at Jennie-O Turkey Farms.  Brad loved high school and playing football.  He enjoyed doing all outdoor activities; hunting, fishing, 4 wheeling and snowmobiling.  He called his land “his piece of heaven”.  Brad loved being the center of...

Rita Lucille Aichlmayr (nee Hoeschen), age 82, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020. Loving mother of Hans Thomas Aichlmayr, Mary Ann Aichlmayr (deceased) and Lisa Diane Hockensmith (Joseph Bucha). Former spouse of Ronald Lawrence Aichlmayr. Sister-in-law of JoAnne Bucklin (Ed) (both deceased), Patricia Perkins (Morris, deceased) and Gary Aichlmayr (Betsy Price). Dear friend of Frederick "Art" Strong (deceased).  Rita Aichlmayr lived an extraordinary life. Rita was born...

Leo Benjamin was born April 30, 1940, in Moran Township, Todd County, to Leo & Clara (Wagner) Pogreba Sr.  He worked as a machinist until his retirement.  Leo enjoyed traveling, especially to South Dakota for prairie dog hunting, wood working, hunting, gardening, driving his Farmall tractor and fishing.  Leo was a member of the NRA for many years.  He loved looking at the night sky through his telescope. Leo is preceded in death by his parents, brothers: ...

Carol Becker 80, died on December 18, 2020 at her residence in Eagle Bend.  At Carol’s request, no funeral will be held.  A private family interment will be held at a later date at the Eagle Bend Cemetery, Eagle Bend. Carol Janet Wells was born July 18, 1940 in Paxton Township, Redwood County, MN, the youngest of six children born to Frederick “Fred” Glen Wells and Helen Alma (Champion) Wells.  Her parents moved to Eagle Bend when she was five years...

Kenneth Bruce was born September 11, 1945, in Long Prairie, to Louis & Bernice (Martenson) Drevlow.  After graduation he was a carpenter for a while and also helped on the family farm until 1988.  Then he went to Long Prairie Oil for 17 year until he retired.  On September 5, 1970, Kenneth married Kathleen Skillings in Clarissa.  Kenneth enjoyed fishing, going for drives in the country and playing cards, especially Hand & Foot.   He was a member of St....