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659 Voyager Dr, Alexandria, MN 56308
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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
St. Mary's Catholic Church
420 Irving St, Alexandria, MN 56308
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Anderson Funeral Home and CrematoryGary Thompson Obituary
Gary Thompson, age 74, of Alexandria, died on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026, 12:00 - 3:00 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10:00 - 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church with a Memorial Service at 11:00 AM at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Douglas County Food Shelf or Browerville Food Shelf. Full obituary to follow.
659 Voyager Drive NW, Alexandria, MN 56308
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Upcoming Events
Mar
13
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Anderson Funeral Home
659 Voyager Dr, Alexandria, MN 56308
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
14
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
St. Mary's Catholic Church
420 Irving St, Alexandria, MN 56308
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
14
Memorial service
11:00 a.m.
St. Mary's Catholic Church
420 Irving St, Alexandria, MN 56308
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory