Obituaries
William Coppoc
Jul 15, 2025
William "Bill" Coppoc completed his earthly journey the evening of Tuesday, July 15, surrounded by family, love and music. Bill was an area Mason and Shriner, and could often be seen fishing in Fountain Lake with his grandson Gavin or carving on his front porch in Albert Lea during the years he was still able.
Bill was born in Corpus Christi,...
Frances Camerer
Jun 21, 2025
Frances Floy Camerer, 80, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea, with her family by her side.
Born on September 9, 1944, in Albert Lea, Frances was the youngest daughter of the late Orin and Maxine (Halstead) Hagerud, and was raised in the charming town of Glenville. A graduate...
Leo C. Sukow
Jul 17, 2025
Leo C. Sukow of Albert Lea passed away at his home on July 17, 2025, at the age of 95.
Full obituary pending.
Janice Anderson
Jul 13, 2025
Janice Eileen Anderson of Albert Lea passed away on July 13, 2025, in New Hope, MN, at the age of 66. A Celebration of Life will be held in September.
Born September 17, 1958, in Albert Lea, to Arden and Marcelle (Midlang) Anderson, Janice grew up in Lake Mills, IA. She was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church and graduated...
Arlene Lee
Jul 9, 2025
Arlene Marie Lee passed away on July 9, 2025. Arlene's family will honor her memory with a private celebration of life and graveside.
Arlene was born on September 29, 1933, to Nels A. and Emma (Hefta) Hengesteg in rural Northwood, Iowa (Silver Lake Township), and was baptized at Silver Lake Lutheran Church. She attended a rural school through 6th grade, and...
Daniel J. Kjos
Jul 6, 2025
Daniel Joseph (DJ) Kjos came into this world on March 17, 1988, and unexpectedly departed July 6, 2025, from his favorite place - the cabin.
DJ was a man of MANY words and said them LOUDLY. He could talk with anyone and often did. You always knew when DJ was around, a trait he carried with him from toddlerhood to the...
Troy D. Root
Jul 4, 2025
Troy David Root, age 64, of New Richland, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Troy grew up on a farm in New Richland and was the son of Orville “Buck” and Monica Root. He graduated from New Richland High School and went on to work at the Southern Experiment Station, where he found...
Carmen Skophammer
Jul 3, 2025
Carmen Ann Skophammer was born in Jackson, Minnesota on January 27, 1933. She was the daughter of Joseph and Ester (Larson) Ascheman.
Carmen was united in marriage to Duane Skophammer on July 8, 1957 at Central Lutheran Church. She was employed in the accounting department in the meat industry for 37 years.
Carmen died on July 2, 2025, she was 92 years...
Francis James Mucha
Jul 3, 2025
Francis James Mucha, 87, of New Richland, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025.
Born on June 7, 1938, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, Francis was the son of the late Frank Mucha and Mary (Paczkowski) Mucha. The youngest of five children, he grew up with four older sisters: Evelyn, Lorayne, Lorencie, and LaVonne. He spent his formative years on the family...
Delores Nasby
Jul 1, 2025
"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard"
-A.A. Milne
Delores Arlene Nasby, 90, of Stewartville, MN, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by love, on Tuesday, July 1. Delores was born on August 2, 1934, in Albert Lea, MN, to Clarence and Myrtle Christenson. She was raised on her family's farm in Freeborn County and graduated...
June D. Holmen
Jun 30, 2025
June Dorothy Holmen passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, at the New Richland Care Center, where she had dedicated many years of her life as a volunteer. Born on June 9, 1932, at the Reese Farm in Steele County, Minnesota, June was the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy Reese and a proud graduate of NRHEG High School.
June was baptized,...
Roger Hanna
Jun 30, 2025
Funeral services for Roger L. Hanna will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Salem Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, MN. Visitation will be at 10 am, with the funeral being held at 11 am.
Roger passed away on June 30, 2025. Roger was born January 7, 1937 to Milford and Margreta Hanna at their farm home ten miles west...
Carol Olson
Jun 15, 2025
Carol Mae Olson, age 91, of Albert Lea, passed away surrounded by her family on June 15, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Home – The Woodlands.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 22 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Services in Albert Lea. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 23 at 2:00...
Robert William Edwin
Jun 14, 2025
Robert William Edwin, age 89, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025. He was born on September 24, 1935, to Nels and Blanche Edwin and was the oldest of three, with younger siblings Joyce and Dennis. Throughout his life, Bob was known for his kindness, strong values of honesty, integrity, and a tireless work ethic, quiet strength, and a deep...
Karen Lois Arett
Jun 11, 2025
Karen Lois Arett passed away June 11, 2025, at the age of 82. She was a long-time resident of Albert Lea before moving to Green Bay, WI in 2020 to be closer to family.
Karen was born in Mankato, MN on June 22, 1942, to Lois and Waldo “Mike” Michaelis, and they later moved to Albert Lea when Karen was 5...
Cheryl L. Christensen
Jun 11, 2025
Cheryl was born on November 29, 1954, in Wells, MN, the beloved daughter of Gene and Selma Engebretson. She spent over 35 dedicated years working at Minnesota Corrugated Box in Albert Lea before retiring in 2019.
A creative soul, Cheryl was a talented crafter and seamstress who lovingly sewed her own wedding dress and bridal party gowns for her marriage to...
Steven Hamberg
Jun 8, 2025
Steven Oscar Hamberg passed away on Sunday, June 8th at the age of 70.
Steven's memory will be carried on by his daughter Danielle Hamberg; extended family and loved ones; and many friends.
A full obituary to come.
Dennis Olson
Jun 6, 2025
Dennis Charles Olson passed away Friday, June 6th at 95 years old.
Dennis was born in Wells, Minnesota on December 27th, 1929. He was adopted by Les and Clara Reeder of Glenville, and was raised on their farm with their other adopted son Steve. Dennis married Rose Galvan on December 13th 1957, and they made Albert Lea their home. Dennis worked...
Malena Maria Barrientos
2025
Malena Barrientos, age 49, from Albert Lea, Minnesota passed away June 5th, 2025.
Malena is survived by her fiancé Joab Voss; her children Doss (Bethany), Alena (Brandon), Brock, Gabriel, and Isabelle; her parents Manuel (Jean), and Bonnie; her siblings Danny (Donna), James, Larry, Manuel III, Anthony (Diane), Lance, Keith (Christina), Juan Jr. (Elena), and Kimberly; and her seven grandchildren, and many...
Lois Thiele
Jun 5, 2025
Lois Ann (Van Buskirk) Thiele, age 81, of Albert Lea MN passed away on Thursday, June 5th, five weeks after a blood clot caused a devastating stroke.
Lois was born on September 10th 1943 in Huron, South Dakota. She was the oldest of five children born to Malcom & Edna Van Buskirk. She spent her early life on a farmstead outside...
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