Obituaries
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,...
Betty Jean Hermanson
Sep 23, 2024
Betty Jean Hermanson of Albert Lea, beloved wife, mother, sibling, friend, and colleague, passed away quietly on 23 September, 2024 at Mayo Hospital in Austin, MN.
Betty was born June 5, 1931 to Ila (Tukua) and Thomas Metcalfe at their home in Albert Lea Township. She was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. She graduated from Albert...
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...
Francis James Mucha
Jul 3, 2025
Francis James Mucha, 87, of New Richland, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at All Saints Catholic Church in New Richland, with a visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be held at Calvary Cemetery in New Richland.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Thelma Kormann
Jun 5, 2025
Thelma Irene (Cassem) Kormann, age 94, passed away peacefully at Colony Court in Waseca, MN, on June 5, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday June 11th, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Richland, MN, with a visitation Friedrich’s Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 10th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and one hour prior...
Robert Lee Nicolaus
Jun 3, 2025
Robert Lee Nicolaus (Bob) age 85 passed away at Albert Lea Medical Center after suffering a stroke at home. On Tuesday, June 3rd after breakfast Bob was rushed by ambulance to Albert Lea Mayo Clinic and passed away peacefully around 1:00 PM. He was surrounded by his wife, beloved dog Bella, and family members at his time of death.
A memorial...
Diane Kay Harig
Jun 1, 2025
Diane Kay Harig of Albert Lea passed away on June 1, 2025, at Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills, Iowa.
Diane was born on April 8, 1942, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Her joys in life were being a loving mother, grandmother, and wife.
She is survived by her daughter, Lory Petersen of Albert Lea; son, Mitchell Harig of Clark's Grove; granddaughter,...
Gary Thomas Hafstad
May 31, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gary Thomas Hafstad (74) —a devoted husband, loving father, cherished brother, and proud grandfather.
Gary passed peacefully on May 31st at St Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness. He was surrounded by loved ones.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Olaf T. Hafstad and Marcia C. (Lindgren) Hafstad. He is survived by his...
Roxanne Raye Habana
May 30, 2025
Roxanne “Roxy” Raye Habana, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2025, at the age of 69.
A memorial service in Roxy's honor will be hosted by Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Services in Albert Lea, at 4:00 PM on June 20, 2025, with Chaplain David Stoeger officiating; visitation will be held one hour prior...
David Allan Warke
May 28, 2025
David Allan Warke, age 86, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, at St. John's Lutheran Community- The Woodlands, surrounded by his family.
A funeral service honoring both David and Karen Warke will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Richland, with a visitation beginning one hour prior. Interment will be held at...
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