Obituaries

Donald Kenison

Donald Kenison

May 20, 2025

Donald LeRoy Kenison passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at St. John's Lutheran Home in Albert Lea, at the age of 96.

Born April 10, 1929, in Bolan, Iowa, to Roy Henry and Althea Collette (Hummel) Kenison, he attended Barton Township Grade School and graduated from Kensett High School in Iowa. While waiting for his high school sweetheart to...

Viola Krogsgaard

Viola Krogsgaard

May 14, 2025

Viola Deloris Krogsgaard, age 96, of Ferryville, Wisconsin, formerly of Freeborn, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Albert Lea.

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, May 23 at 10:00 AM until time of memorial service at 11:00 AM at West Freeborn Lutheran Church, 695th Ave, Hartland, MN. Following the memorial service,...

Barbara C. Solberg

Barbara C. Solberg

May 13, 2025

Barbara (Barb) C. Solberg, 94, died Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in La Crosse, WI.

A funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Richland, MN. The Rev. Linda McPeak will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Barbara Crowe Solberg was born March 9,1931 at home near Hartland. Barb was...

Donna Jean Ludtke

Donna Jean Ludtke

May 20, 2025

Donna Jean Ludtke, age 97, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on May 20th, 2025 at the St. John's Lutheran Community.

A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, June 5th from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Services. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 6th at 11:00 AM at First Lutheran Church, with...

Pamela A. Sorlie

Pamela A. Sorlie

May 19, 2025

Pamela Anne Sorlie, age 73, or Albert Lea, MN, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by family on Monday, May 19th.

All services are private.

Virginia Mae Stenseth

Virginia Mae Stenseth

May 19, 2025

A full obituary to follow. 

William Jon Bair

William Jon Bair

May 13, 2025

William “Bill” Jon Bair passed away peacefully at his home in Albert Lea, MN on May 13, 2025, at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy of wit, wisdom, and unapologetic honesty.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Freeborn American Legion, 202 5th Avenue Freeborn, Minnesota.

Bill was born...

Mark Donald Falk

Mark Donald Falk

May 12, 2025

Mark Falk, 64, passed away at home on May 12, 2025. He will be remembered for his quiet strength, generous spirit, and deep love for the outdoors.

Born on March 17, 1961, to Donald and Peter (Hoese) Falk, Mark grew up in Albert Lea, Minnesota, as the eldest of three brothers. He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1979.

In his...

Annabelle Frazier

Annabelle Frazier

May 10, 2025

Annabelle Mae (Nicholson) Frazier, 93, passed away on Saturday May, 10th at St. John's with her daughter by her side, holding each other's hand. Annabelle went to heaven to be reunited with her siblings and parents whom she deeply missed, especially her twin sister Adeline

Annabelle was born on February 28th, 1932 to Alvin and Annabelle Nicholson in Mansfield Township, Freeborn...

David Paul Olson

David Paul Olson

May 8, 2025

David Olson, a beloved husband, brother, and friend, passed away May 8th, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born on October 6th, 1944, to Paul R. Olson and Alta S. Olson in San Diego, California. At the age of one, David's family moved to Hayward, Minnesota, where he would remain a devoted member of the community throughout his...

Jerold Duane Fulfs

Jerold Duane Fulfs

May 8, 2025

Jerold Duane Fulfs, age 74, of Albert Lea, MN died on May 8, 2025 at home surrounded by family.

A Celebration of life will be held on Monday, June 16th from 11:30 am until 2:00 pm at South Edgewater Park Large Pavilion North in Albert Lea, MN. Interment will be private at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Jerry was born in Albert Lea on June...

Ruth C. Sanders -Scuba Mama

Ruth C. Sanders -Scuba Mama

May 5, 2025

Ruth C. Sanders passed away at her home in Burnsville, MN surrounded by loved ones on May 5, 2025. Memorial is set for June 21 11AM at Order of Eastern Star Unity Chapter 29 303 A North Main St, Austin, MN 55912 .

Ruth was born on April 26, 1932, in Red Wing, Minnesota to Albert and Nettie (Staska) Camp. She...

Marlene Johansen

Marlene Johansen

May 4, 2025

Marlene Alice Johansen, 74, passed away May 4th, 2025 in her home in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Marlene was born in Manchester, MN, on September 13th 1950. She was a twin! She had many siblings to grow up with; built in best friends truly. Later on, the family moved to Albert Lea, where she resided for the rest of her days.

On September...

Howard Sigurdson

Howard Sigurdson

May 4, 2025

Howard Gerald Sigurdson, 99, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, at Thorne Crest Senior Community in Albert Lea.

Born in Albert Lea, Minnesota, Howard was the son of Helmer and Gunda (Gunderson) Sigurdson. He was a remarkable man whose life was defined by his unwavering devotion to family, friends, and community.

A proud veteran of the Army, Howard...

Craig Jensen

Craig Jensen

Apr 30, 2025

Craig Lyle Jensen passed away at his home in Geneva, Minnesota on April 30, 2025. A memorial service in Craig's honor will begin at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 8th, 2025 at Clayton Cemetery on 65th Street in Bricelyn, Minnesota.

Born January 26, 1946, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, Craig was raised in Geneva alongside his brother and sister. After...

Patrick "Pat" Raymond Bergen

Patrick "Pat" Raymond Bergen

Apr 24, 2025

Patrick “Pat” Raymond Bergen, 82, of Albert Lea, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services in Albert Lea with a visitation one hour prior.

Pat was born on July 24, 1942, at Naeve...

JoAnn K. Johanning

JoAnn K. Johanning

Apr 23, 2025

JoAnn Kathryn Johanning, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on April 23, 2025, at Thornecrest Retirement Community in Albert Lea, at the age of 84. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 4, 1941, in Wilmont, MN, JoAnn was the cherished daughter of the late Al and Iva (Arens) Sieve. She dedicated her life to her...

Ralph Julian Sabin

Ralph Julian Sabin

Apr 23, 2025

Ralph Julian Sabin, a beloved father, devoted husband, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, at the age of 93.

Born on November 3, 1931, in Hampden, ND, Ralph was a son of the late Gehard and Bernice (Wheeler) Sabin. He spent his early years cultivating a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for the land, which...

Robert Hebl

Robert Hebl

Apr 19, 2025

Robert (Bob) James Hebl, age 82, of Austin, MN, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born December 31, 1942, in Austin, MN, to Lewis Hebl and Marjorie (Ross) Vietor. He attended Austin schools and went on to serve in the U.S. Army for 32 years, both active duty and in the Reserves.

In 1973,...

Irene Tandeski

Irene Tandeski

Apr 18, 2025

Irene Violet Tandeski (Olson), 92, of Albert Lea, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Oak Park Place.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services in Albert Lea with a visitation one hour prior.

Irene was born on October 25, 1932, in Easton, Minnesota to...