Alice Gothman, 96-year-old of Long Prairie, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

A funeral service in her honor will take place on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at noon, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Long Prairie. Visitation will take place at the church one hour prior. Burial will immediately follow at the church cemetery.

Alice Lucille was born on August 22nd, 1929, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Edward and Vera (Rice) Nortrom. She graduated from North High School in Minneapolis and worked at Brown Photo. She enjoyed music and frequently watched her uncle play with the Whoopee John Band.

Alice met her future husband when he visited his sister Wanda and husband Carl who rented from Alices parents; On August 14th, 1954, Alice and Ken were united in marriage. They welcomed their first child, Gary Lee, the following year. Some years later they were blessed with another child, Bonnie Kay. Shortly thereafter, Ken was elected Sheriff of Todd County. The family then moved into the jail house where they resided for several years. While living there, Alice provided homecooked meals to the inmates. She also served as a matron, escorting the female prisoners as needed. Alice enjoyed participating in the local bowling league, card club, and was a member of the Long Prairie Fire Department Auxiliary. Although they rarely took vacations, Alice and Ken traveled by motorhome with friends to many states gathering souvenirs along the way. She started collecting mini spoons from her travels then cherished teddies and clowns. After Ken passed away, Alice frequently traveled to Del Rio Texas to escape the winter months; She was a Twins and Vikings fan. She also enjoyed singing, crocheting, embroidery, bird watching, baking sweet treats and especially spoiling her two grandchildren. Alice loved music and was often humming and singing spontaneously.

Alice entered her eternal home on December 3rd, 2025, within the comfort of her own home. She is survived by her children, Gary (Julie Roberts) Gothman and Bonnie (Mark Schreiner) Gothman; Sister-in-law, Petra Nortrom; grandchildren, Matthew Barnard and Sarah Barnard. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Vera Nortrom; brother, Edward (Eddie) Nortrom; and her husband of thirty-three beautiful years, Kenneth Gothman.