Arlyne Eunice Newgard, age 84, of Albert Lea, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community. Arlyne was born on August 18, 1937 in Albert Lea, MN, the daughter of Arvid and Eva (Utpadel) Langlie. On September 3rd, 1960 Arlyne was united in marriage to Dale Newgard in Ellendale.  They made their home in Albert Lea where they raised their children. Arlyne was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church, attending over 58 years.  She enjoyed her long...

Marion L. Drescher, 95, of Albert Lea, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Oak Park Place. Marion was born on August 25, 1926 in McPherson Township, Blue Earth County, MN to Carl and Lily (Prange) Fitzloff.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in St. Clair.  She attended school in St. Clair and then went to Mankato State Teacher’s College.  On September 2, 1956, she was married to Donald Drescher at St. John’s.  Together,...

Marlene Fay Behle, 90, of Albert Lea passed away peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Thorne Crest Senior Living Center in Albert Lea, MN.  A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at First Lutheran Church of Albert Lea.  Pastor Roger Fears will officiate.  Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Bonnerup Funeral Home in Albert Lea, with interment at Graceland Cemetery, Albert Lea, MN. Marlene was...

Lillian M. (Neilon) Jensen, age, 91, of Glenville, died on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Home Lillian was born on March 25, 1930 in Thief River Falls, the daughter of Lloyd and Agnes Tanner. She went to school in Calumet, MN; and then moved to various other schools, graduating from Deer River High School. After graduating, she worked at King Lumber as a secretary. In 1950, Lillian was united in marriage to William Neilon in Grand Rapids. They had six children and...

Duane M. Hatleli, 89, of Albert Lea, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Good Samaritan Society. Duane was born in Albert Lea, MN on July 24, 1932 to Martin and Luella (Moen) Hatleli.  He attended school in Albert Lea, and in 1950, graduated from Albert Lea High School.  In 1952, he enlisted in the United States Army and was deployed to Korea, where he served on the front lines at Heartbreak Ridge and the 38th Parallel.  After being discharged in 1954, Duane went to work...

Curtis W. Monson, 76, of Clarks Grove and formerly of Albert Lea, died Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Parkview Care Center in Wells. Curtis was born on September 24, 1945 in Albert Lea to Theodore and Estella (Mosier) Monson.  He attended school in Albert Lea, later achieving his GED.  He married the love of his life, Bess. After spending some time in the Army, Curtis worked for a bunch of different companies.  His last job was driving as a long-haul trucker for a...

Linda Marie (Piersol) Thornton, born June 17, 1950 and passed away on October 10th, 2021. Linda was born in Fargo, North Dakota. She was raised in Dilworth, MN and graduated from high school in 1968. She was united in marriage to Robert Thornton Sr. on May 17, 1975. Together, they raised their four children in Waseca, MN. Linda worked at Sacred Heart Parish for several years as the Food Service Director. Above all else, Linda loved her kids and grandkids. She enjoyed having coffee with...

  Minerva Rios Guerra Garza, 64 of Albert Lea, MN passed away Friday, October 8th, 2021, at St Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota surrounded by her family. Minerva was born to Jesus & Isabel (Rios) Guerra on May 4, 1957, in Virginia, MN. She was raised in Albert Lea, MN later moved to La Pryor, TX, but her heart bought her back to Minnesota. She attended the University of Minnesota where she studied Office Administration working briefly for the State of Minnesota....

Patricia Krueger passed away on October 8, 2021 in Austin, MN. Patricia was born in Albert Lea, MN on May 14, 1937 to Les and Dorothy (Allen) Hendrickson.  She attended and graduated from Albert Lea schools.  Following her high school graduation, she attended the University of Minnesota.  In 1956 she was crowned Miss Albert Lea and competed in the Miss Minnesota where she was first runner up.  Patricia married Chuck Krueger and they made Albert Lea their home. Patricia...

Memorial Services for Mark Stewart (Coke) Callahan will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Bonnerup Funeral Home, Albert Lea.  Visitation will start at 2:00 p.m.  Burial will be at St. James Cemetery, Twin Lakes, Minnesota. Mark was born December 28, 1951 at Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea.  He died on October 6, 2021 at his home in Albert Lea at the age of 69 after suffering for several months from cancer.  His parents were Robert F. Callahan and Hazel B....