Shirley Ann (Bergerson) Halling’s life ended in Albert Lea, MN on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the age of 82.  She was born on March 16, 1937 in Albert Lea, the only child of Harlan “Huck” Bergerson and Marion K. (McAllister) Bergerson.  She is preceded in death by her parents, 1981 and 1996 respectively.  Shirley grew up on the Northside of Albert Lea where she attended Northside Elementary School.  She was a charter member of Grace Lutheran...

Lois Ann (Christensen) Schoeneman died surrounded by her family on December 10, 2019 in Edina. She was 79. She was born on March 7, 1940 in Redwood Falls, MN the daughter of Milton and Arlean (Meyer) Christensen. Lois’ family moved to Mankato, MN where she graduated from Mankato High School in 1958. She continued her education at St. Olaf College in Northfield, where she received her undergrad degree and met the love of her life, Dan. After graduation she taught English and Speech and...

A memorial service for Larry W. Alvey will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the United Methodist Church, Albert Lea, with Rev. John Mitchem officiating.  Military honors will be performed by the Albert Lea Area Veteran's Organizations.  Visitation will take place from 5 - 7 PM on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea, and again one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.  Larry passed away on Monday, December 9,...

Garret Lee Briggs, age 46, of Ellendale, MN, passed away on Monday December 9, 2019, at his home. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 2019, at First Lutheran Church in Ellendale. Reverend Richard Sliper will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2019, at First Lutheran Church, Ellendale, and one hour prior to the services on Saturday. Interment will take place at a later date. Garret Lee Briggs was born in Albert Lea,...

William (Bill) R. Berg, age 81, died on Saturday December 7, 2019 at home in New Richland, Minnesota from a long fight with neurological issues. Funeral services will be held at  St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Alma City, Minnesota,   at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 12, 2019. The Reverend Keith Bilitz will officiate. Interment will be in Alma City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 on Wednesday at Friedrich/Bonnerup Funeral Service New Richland and one...

Lowell E. Baker, age 88, of Albert Lea, MN, formerly of Rochester, MN, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at St. Johns, The Woodlands. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 27, 2019 at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, with visitation beginning one hour prior. Pastor Jan Crissinger will officiate. Burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery. Lowell E. Baker was born on June 26, 1931, to Merill H. and Ebba (Nelson) Baker in Winona County, MN. Growing up...

A time for gathering and sharing memories for Gene L. Emrud, of Crystal Lake, Iowa, will be held from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 14 at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea. Gene died suddenly on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Mercy One in Mason City, IA. Gene was born on December 10, 1966, in Anoka County. He was lovingly adopted by parents Curtis and Beverly (Jacobs) Emrud. He graduated from Freeborn High School, Freeborn, Minnesota and continued his education at...

Duane Thomas Skophammer was born in Albert Lea, MN., on July 22, 1932,  the son of Thomas N. and Inanda (Kvidt) Skophammer. He spent his early years living in the Albert Lea area and graduated from Albert Lea High School. Duane was united in marriage on July 8, 1957, to Carmen A. Ascheman at Central Freeborn Lutheran Church. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea and Hawaii, and was a longtime member of the American Legion. He was employed for 37 years in the office of the local...

Funeral services for Harold “Harry” Steenblock will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea, with Rev. Eileen Woyen officiating.  Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service.  Military honors will be performed by the Albert Lea Area Veteran’s Organizations. Harold passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at St. John’s – The Woodlands in Albert Lea.  He was 82...

Funeral services for Alice G. Arnold will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 6, 2019 at St. Theodore Catholic Church, Albert Lea, with Father Kurt Farrell officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Theodore Catholic Cemetery.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Alice passed away at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center in Mankato, MN after a long, 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s.  She was 83 years old. Alice Gertrude (Riss) was born on December 6, 1935...