Obituaries
Kathleen Lack
Apr 28, 2024
Kathleen Dolores Lack (Iverson) of Albert Lea, Minnesota, passed away on April 28, 2024. She was born in the small town of Graettinger, Iowa on August 21, 1945, to loving parents, Gordy and Dolores (Hampson) Iverson. Kathleen was raised alongside her siblings- Ken, Robert, and Ruth.
Kathleen married her first husband, Jim Farr, and together, they had four children- Troy Farr,...
Philip J. Rogers
Apr 27, 2024
Philip John Rogers, a dedicated teacher and devoted community member, passed away on April 27, 2024, in Rochester, MN, at the age of 87.A memorial service to honor Phil’s life will take place at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro, MN, on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 1:00 pm with a visitation one hour prior at the church; Pastor Lisa Shank...
Ethel J Thisted
Apr 27, 2024
Ethel Jean (Flugum) Thisted, a beloved member of the Albert Lea community, passed away on April 27, 2024, at the age of 100. She was born on February 20, 1924, in Albert Lea Minnesota to Alfred and Nora (Bergeson) Flugum. Ethel dedicated her life to caring for others, starting her journey at Naeve Hospital School of Nursing and earning her Associate's...
Elizabeth "Betty" Herplinck
Apr 25, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” Eva Wacholtz Goskeson Herplinck, 94, of Northwood, formerly of Albert Lea, passed away on April 25, 2024, at the Lutheran retirement Home in Northwood, Iowa.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services, with a visitation beginning one hour prior. Inurnment will be held in St. Theodore Cemetery.
The...
Richard Patrick Crumb Sr.
Apr 24, 2024
Richard Patrick Crumb, Sr., age 100, died on April 24, 2024, at the New Richland Care Center after a brief illness. Richard was born on January 17, 1924, one of 14 children born to Winifred and Mary Crumb (neé Chicos). He lived his entire life farming near Matawan, Minnesota, on land homesteaded by his grandfather in 1878.
Richard married Barbara Ann...
Lori Jean Cooper
Apr 22, 2024
Lori Jean Cooper, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024 at St John’s Lutheran Home in Albert Lea, MN.
Born on December 31, 1950, to Roy and Carol (Thorson) Cooper in Albert Lea, MN, Lori enriched the lives of many throughout her remarkable journey. After graduating from Albert Lea schools, she pursued her passion for nursing, proudly earning her degree from...
Janet Yevonne Register
Apr 22, 2024
Janet Yevonne (Williamson) Register, age 84, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Albert Lea Good Samaritan Center where she had resided the past 2 months. Janet was born February 4, 1940, in Grayson (Carter County), Kentucky. She loved her Kentucky heritage, and had many stories to tell. When Janet was about 5, she moved for a short time...
Theresa Pumper
Apr 19, 2024
Theresa Ann Pumper, daughter of Anthony and Catherine (Dwyer) Pemrick, entered this world on December 28, 1929, on a farm near Shieldsville, Minnesota. On April 19, 2024, Theresa died, her bedside surrounded by love, and we lost our family’s cornerstone. She inspired us with her great determination, sharp Irish wit, and unwavering faith in God that guided her through her...
Mark Donald Hultgren
Apr 15, 2024
Mark Donald Hultgren, age 71 of Burnsville passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024, from complications from an infection. He was surrounded by his family.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, MN; Pastor Shane Koepke will officiate. A visitation will be held on Monday, April 22,...
Michael Bartz
Apr 12, 2024
Michael Lee Bartz, age 66, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024.Michael was born in Milwaukee, WI to Leroy Bartz and Betty Meyer. He is survived by his son Evan Michael Thomas Bartz, one brother Bruce (Dawn) Bartz of Pewaukee, four sisters Cindy Nichols of Albert Lea, Holly (Mark) Bauer of Johnson Creek, Lorry (Brian) Frohmader of Fort Atkinson and...
DonnaMae McCamish
Apr 11, 2024
DonnaMae Monique McCamish, 70, a lifelong and cherished member of the Ellendale community, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00PM, on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the United Methodist Church in Ellendale, with a visitation beginning at 2:00PM. The service will be livestreamed and...
Brian J. Reese
Apr 11, 2024
Brian J. Reese, 73, of Owatonna, formerly of Ellendale, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna, MN.
A visitation will be held from 3-5:00PM on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Bonnerup-Ellendale Chapel, in Ellendale, MN. A private funeral and burial will take place on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at First Lutheran Church in Ellendale,...
Delores S. Loe
Apr 8, 2024
Delores Sylvia (Johnson) Loe, born on June 21, 1941, in Hartland, MN, passed away on April 8, 2024, in Austin, MN. Delores will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends as a strong-willed woman with a great sense of humor. She found joy in dancing with her husband, Orien “Hi-Lo” Loe, whom she married at First Lutheran Church in...
Brandon Lee Schlaak
Apr 8, 2024
Brandon Lee Schlaak, born on August 6th, 1987, to Gary and Christine (Berg) Schlaak in Albert Lea, MN, was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He passed away on April 8th, 2024, at his home in New Richland, MN.
Brandon spent his early years in Palisade, MN, before settling in New Richland with his family. He was a proud graduate...
Carol Frances Christianson
Apr 4, 2024
Carol F. (Bergstad) Christianson passed away at 74 from a massive stroke in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Carol is survived by fiancé, Myron Speer, of Carpenter, Iowa; daughters, Cindy Spores of St. Paul, Minnesota and Kari (Travis) Kill of St. Cloud, Minnesota; grandkids, Lucas and Anthony of St. Cloud, Carol, Katherine, J.J., and Sierra of St. Paul, Minnesota; nephew, Eric (Jenn)...
Thomas Joseph Chicos Jr.
Apr 3, 2024
Thomas Joseph Chicos Jr., 102, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 3, 2024, at New Perspective Assisted Living in Faribault, MN.
Born on March 5, 1922, to Thomas Sr. and Monica (Geise) Chicos, Thomas was raised on the family farm, where he developed a deep love for the land and farming. He attended Trenton grade school...
Beverly J. Oyer
Apr 1, 2024
Beverly Joyce Oyer, 87, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away on April 1, 2024.
She was born in a farmhouse west of Alden on February 28, 1937, to Ordean and Edna (Millhouse) Riskedahl. Dr. Whitson came out to the farm to deliver her. Beverly was a beloved wife to the late Ronald Oyer and devoted mother to Joyce, Ordean, Nadine, and Deanne.
Beverly...
Lorraine Fobair
Apr 1, 2024
Lorraine Cecile Fobair passed away on April 1, 2024. She was born on February 14th, 1933, in Lowell, Massachusetts, the 8th of 9 children born to Bella and Nelson Larmand. Lorraine and her siblings were second-generation French-Canadian descendants. As children, they spoke French at home and attended St. Joseph School. In high school, Lorraine began learning English, but she spent...
Leland John Dilling
Mar 29, 2024
Leland John Dilling, 83, of Albert Lea, passed away on Friday March 29, 2024, at home surrounded by family.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Salem Lutheran Church, with a visitation beginning at 10:00AM. Burial will be at Lakewood Cemetery in Albert Lea.
He was born June 14, 1940,in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He attended...
Ronald Hanna
Mar 28, 2024
Ronald Alvin Hanna was born in Forest City, Iowa on April 15, 1941, to proud parents Alvin and Lois Hanna of Woden, Iowa. He died at St Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, MN on March 28, 2024, at the age of 82.
Ron grew up in Woden, Iowa on the family farm that was homesteaded by his great-great grandfather. Ron attended the local...
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