Obituaries
Gabriel LeRoy Kofstad
Aug 25, 2025
Gabriel LeRoy “Gabe” Kofstad, 44, of Ellendale, went to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ August 25, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic- Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN, following a five-year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband, dad, & grandpa.
Born on December 30, 1980, in Waseca, Gabe was the cherished son...
Elaine Long
Aug 22, 2025
Elaine K. Long, 85, beloved Mother, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Friend, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and Aunt was called home to her eternal Father on August 22, 2025. Born on May 3, 1940 in Albert Lea, MN to J. Glenn and Myrtice Rusley. She grew up on Minnesota Avenue in Albert Lea and graduated in 1958 from Albert Lea High School. Elaine was...
Dwayne Anderson
Aug 19, 2025
Dwayne L. Anderson, age 81 passed away Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 at his home with loved ones present.
Dwayne was born to Julius and Florence (Frost) Anderson on November 1, 1943 on the Anderson family farm in rural Lansing, Minnesota. While growing up, Dwayne attended the District 30 Joint Taylor country school. On May 25, 1958, Dwayne was confirmed at Our Savior's Lutheran...
Alice Brunmeier Lee
Aug 16, 2025
Alice L. Wangen Brunmeier Lee, age 97 of Rochester Hills, passed away on August 16, 2025, in Troy, Michigan.
Born on November 3, 1927 to the late Martin and Betsy Wangen, she was the beloved wife of the late LaVerne Brunmeier, and the late Merrill Lee, Loving mother of Sandra (Bruce) Cole, Allan (Pam) Brunmeier, Carol (Michael) Frank; Grandmother and Great-grandmother...
Paul Dale DeBoer
Aug 15, 2025
Paul Dale DeBoer, 92, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away on August 15, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Community- The Woodlands, with his family by his side.
Born on October 31, 1932, in Platte, South Dakota, Paul was a son of the late Harko and Jennie (Holleman) DeBoer. Paul's life was marked by hard work and a deep commitment to his...
Thomas Phillips
Aug 14, 2025
On August 14, 2025, Thomas Michael Phillips, age 58, passed away due to complications from a high grade glioma brain tumor. He left us way too soon, but is now joyfully enjoying fishing and hunting in Heaven at any time he likes!
He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in the Palliative Care Unit. He...
Sean Flaherty
Aug 12, 2025
Sean Timothy Flaherty, 59, of Albert Lea, passed away on August 12, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, MN, following a four-year battle with cancer.
Born on August 3, 1966, in Mason City, Iowa, Sean was the son of Denis and Ellen Flaherty. He graduated from Pacelli Catholic High School in 1984. Sean went on to graduate from Iowa...
Maxine Bye
Aug 6, 2025
The funeral service for Maxine Marie (Bonnerup) Bye of Albert Lea will be held August 15th at 10:00 am at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services. Internment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9-10 am before the service.
Maxine died on Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 at St. John's/The Woodlands. She was 89 years old. She was born on March...
Terry Vandersnick
Aug 6, 2025
Terry Lee Vandersnick, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, moved on to rest in the arms of God on August 6th, 2025, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He bravely fought a battle with Prostate Cancer for 3 years, doing so gracefully and without complaint.
A visitation will be held Friday August 15th from 4PM-6PM at Bonnerup Funeral Home 2210 E Main...
Larry Hensche
Aug 5, 2025
Larry Allan Hensche, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 5, 2025, at the age of 79. Born in Albert Lea, to Arnold and Norma Hensche. He graduated from Alden-Conger High School. Larry married the love of his life Susan Boyer on March 29, 1969 at St. Theodore Catholic Church...
Inez Degen
Aug 4, 2025
Inez Thea Lund was born November 5, 1937 to Harry and Theodora (Thostenson) Lund. She was raised in Hartland Minnesota and Graduated from New Richland High School.
She married Gerald Johnson in 1955, they lived in Ellendale and had seven children together; Rick, Ron, Ryan, Rollie, Lu Ann, Roger and Ross “Poke’’.
She later married Stanley Degen in 1994. They lived in...
Lynn Marie (Vogt) Rasmussen
Aug 4, 2025
Lynn (Vogt) Rasmussen, 53, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, after a courageous eight-year battle with melanoma and with her family by her side.
Born on February 1, 1972, in Albert Lea, MN, to Gerald “Jerry” and Geraldine “Gerry” (Siemer) Vogt, Lynn was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and aunt, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, warmth,...
Vivian Abraham
Aug 4, 2025
Vivian M. Abraham passed away in New Richland, Minnesota, on August 4, 2025. Funeral services will be held at Friedrich’s Funeral Home in New Richland on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM; visitation will begin one hour prior. Vivian will then be laid to rest at St. Olaf Cemetery in New Richland.
Vivian was born to Atalla and Bertha Abraham...
Jacquelyn Shuck
Jul 29, 2025
Jacquelyn Mae “Jackie” Shuck, 69, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025.
Born on November 14, 1955, in Albert Lea, she was the beloved daughter of the late Wallace and Florene (Payne) Johnson. Jackie was raised in Alden, MN, where her nurturing spirit and culinary talents first blossomed, learning the art of cooking in her father’s restaurant,...
Daniel Madson
Jul 26, 2025
Daniel James Madson, 58, passed away after returning home to his native southern Minnesota on the evening of Saturday July, 26th, 2025. Daniel's family will hold services to remember Daniel at a later date. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Albert Lea.
Blessed be his memory.
Carol Bayerkohler
Jul 23, 2025
Carol Jean (Fricke) Bayerkohler, 72, of New Richland, MN, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, with her family by her side.
Carol was born on January 27, 1953, in Worthington, MN, to Norman and Gladys (Froderman) Fricke. She graduated from Round Lake MN High School in 1971 and then attended Worthington Community College and Mankato State College, where she earned...
Harriet Nelson
Jul 21, 2025
Harriet Marlene Nelson, 92, of Rochester, formerly of Glenville, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.
Born in Albert Lea, Minnesota, on October 1, 1932, Harriet was the oldest daughter of Julius and Stella (Amundson) Hoverson. She grew up on a farm near Glenville and proudly graduated from Albert Lea High School, where she...
Donna Avery
Jul 21, 2025
Donna Mae Avery, 74, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on July 21, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on May 15, 1951, in Albert Lea, Donna was the daughter of the late William and Alice (Anderson) Chapman. A proud graduate of Albert Lea High School in 1969, she embodied a spirit of selflessness...
Kevin Johnson
Jul 21, 2025
Kevin passed away on July 21, 2025, after battling Lewy body Dementia.
Kevin Lee Johnson was born on October 28, 1952, in Albert Lea, MN, to Richard and Helen Johnson. He attended Albert Lea schools and graduated in 1971. Kevin was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, where he was confirmed and married.
While in high school, Kevin...
Orville Bolduan
Jul 17, 2025
Orville Eugene Bolduan, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born on March 2, 1933, in Waseca County, Minnesota, to Edward and Alice (Eckart) Bolduan.
Orville married the love of his life, Mary Helen Miller, on July 19th, 1958. The couple moved to New Richland in 1961 and raised...
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