Dale Koppedryer, 60, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Dale was born on March 20, 1962, to George and Merna (Walters) Koppedryer at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed in the First Presbyterian Church in Aplington, IA. After graduating from Aplington High School in 1980, he attended Hawkeye Tech in Waterloo, IA. On January 21, 1995, he was united in marriage to Stacey Pollitt at the United Methodist Church in McLean, IL....

Roxie Talamantes, of Albert Lea, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 7, 2022. Roxie was born on August 23, 1957, to Richard J. and Muriel Rose (Hawkins) Severtson. She had two sisters, Jean and Kitty and they lived in Glenville, MN. Later in life she was united in marriage to Marcelino Talamantes on July 28, 2008. They lived in Colorado for many years, where they ran a construction business. They later moved to Alden, where they lived for many years, before settling in Albert...

Jane Saunders, 94, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at the Prairie Senior Cottage- Albert Lea. Born on October 31, 1927, in Minneapolis MN, she was the fourth and youngest child of Donald and Martha (Irwin) Norris. Jane met George S. Saunders while both were attending Antioch College in Yellow Springs OH. They were united in marriage in 1950 and together the pair raised two children: Steve and Mary. A gifted and intelligent woman, Jane was a generous and...

Carole (Hanson) Schember, 92, of Geneva, passed away on Saturday, April 30th at the Owatonna Hospital. It is hoped that her many friends and family will join us for a picnic lunch at the Ellendale Community Center on Saturday, May 7th between the hours of 3-7 and share their memories. Carole was born in Freeborn County on August 31st, 1929, to Richard and Christine (Christensen) Hanson and grew up on the family farm near the Freeborn/Steele County line, graduating in the class of 1946...

Carolyn R. Flesche, 93, of Albert Lea, formerly of Ellendale, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, April 29, 2022, at The Woodlands- St. John’s Lutheran Community in Albert Lea. Carolyn was born on March 11, 1929, in Northwood, Iowa to Carl and Gustie (Reyerson) Odegaard. On September 17, 1947, she was united in marriage to Marlowe Flesche. Together the pair shared 58 years and raised two children: Terrie and Mark. Strong in her faith, Carolyn was an active member of...

On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at the age of 82, Phyllis Marie Charlton, of Albert Lea, gained her wings and returned home  to our heavenly father.  Phyllis was born on December 19, 1939 in Minneapolis to Albert and Caroline (Matheny) Clark. Phyllis and her family grew up in Minneapolis and is where she attended school.  Phyllis served in the United States Navy before having children. On July 1st, 1960 she was united in marriage to Randolph Purdy and shared one son.  She...

Harold Ohm, 90, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Prairie Senior Cottages in Albert Lea.  Harold was born October 3, 1931, on the family farm by Conger, MN to Christ and Marie (Ficken) Ohm. He lived on that farm for most of his 90 years. He served his country for 2 years in the Army as part of Project Vanguard in Quito, Ecuador tracking the very first Russian satellite. Upon completion of his service, he returned home to the farm to live until recently when he moved to Albert...

Bonnie Bolinger, 74, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022, at St. John's Lutheran Community in Albert Lea, MN.  Bonnie was born on May 23, 1947, to Wilbur Kraft & Janet Ayers in Albert Lea, MN. She was united in marriage to Jerry Bolinger and were married for over 59 years. She worked at Thorncrest as a housekeeper for thirteen years. She enjoyed watching the birds and collecting eagles. She found joy in trail riding with horses and riding motorcycling with Jerry. Elvis...

James “Jim” Cisewski--03/01/1925 to 04/21/2022 Lover of life and of people, feisty and strong-willed, ready for fun, and we miss him already. Jim Cisewski, of Albert Lea, passed away on Thursday, April 21st at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community.  He was 97 years young, and appreciated and looked forward to each and every day. Jim was born in Winona, MN on March 1st, 1925, to Stanley and Martha (Rudnick) Cisewski.  He also went to school in Winona and was a member...

John "Jack" Briggs of Albert Lea, MN passed away peacefully on April 21, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea. Jack was born on December 9, 1942, to John and Mary (Laursen) in Albert Lea, MN. He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1961. On November 16, 1963, he married his high school sweetheart, Jan Clark.  Jack enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapshooting, and golfing. He found great joy in spending time with his family and friends, especially watching his...