Obituaries
Lynn Marie (Vogt) Rasmussen
Aug 4, 2025
Lynn (Vogt) Rasmussen, 53, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, after a courageous eight-year battle with melanoma and with her family by her side.
Born on February 1, 1972, in Albert Lea, MN, to Gerald “Jerry” and Geraldine “Gerry” (Siemer) Vogt, Lynn was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and aunt, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, warmth,...
Larry Hensche
Aug 5, 2025
Larry Allan Hensche, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 5, 2025, at the age of 79. Born in Albert Lea, to Arnold and Norma Hensche. He graduated from Alden-Conger High School. Larry married the love of his life Susan Boyer on March 29, 1969 at St. Theodore Catholic Church...
Maxine Bye
Aug 6, 2025
The funeral service for Maxine Marie (Bonnerup) Bye of Albert Lea will be held August 15th at 10:00 am at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services. Internment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9-10 am before the service.
Maxine died on Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 at St. John's/The Woodlands. She was 89 years old. She was born on March...
Terry Vandersnick
Aug 6, 2025
Terry Lee Vandersnick, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, moved on to rest in the arms of God on August 6th, 2025, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He bravely fought a battle with Prostate Cancer for 3 years, doing so gracefully and without complaint.
A visitation will be held Friday August 15th from 4PM-6PM at Bonnerup Funeral Home 2210 E Main...
Inez Degen
Aug 4, 2025
Inez Thea Lund was born November 5, 1937 to Harry and Theodora (Thostenson) Lund. She was raised in Hartland Minnesota and Graduated from New Richland High School.
She married Gerald Johnson in 1955, they lived in Ellendale and had seven children together; Rick, Ron, Ryan, Rollie, Lu Ann, Roger and Ross “Poke’’.
She later married Stanley Degen in 1994. They lived in...
Vivian Abraham
Aug 4, 2025
Vivian M. Abraham passed away in New Richland, Minnesota, on August 4, 2025. Funeral services will be held at Friedrich’s Funeral Home in New Richland on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM; visitation will begin one hour prior. Vivian will then be laid to rest at St. Olaf Cemetery in New Richland.
Vivian was born to Atalla and Bertha Abraham...
Jacquelyn Shuck
Jul 29, 2025
Jacquelyn Mae “Jackie” Shuck, 69, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025.
Born on November 14, 1955, in Albert Lea, she was the beloved daughter of the late Wallace and Florene (Payne) Johnson. Jackie was raised in Alden, MN, where her nurturing spirit and culinary talents first blossomed, learning the art of cooking in her father’s restaurant,...
Daniel Madson
Jul 26, 2025
Daniel James Madson, 58, passed away after returning home to his native southern Minnesota on the evening of Saturday July, 26th, 2025. Daniel's family will hold services to remember Daniel at a later date. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Albert Lea.
Blessed be his memory.
Carol Bayerkohler
Jul 23, 2025
Carol Jean (Fricke) Bayerkohler, 72, of New Richland, MN, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, with her family by her side.
Carol was born on January 27, 1953, in Worthington, MN, to Norman and Gladys (Froderman) Fricke. She graduated from Round Lake MN High School in 1971 and then attended Worthington Community College and Mankato State College, where she earned...
Harriet Nelson
Jul 21, 2025
Harriet Marlene Nelson, 92, of Rochester, formerly of Glenville, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.
Born in Albert Lea, Minnesota, on October 1, 1932, Harriet was the oldest daughter of Julius and Stella (Amundson) Hoverson. She grew up on a farm near Glenville and proudly graduated from Albert Lea High School, where she...
Donna Avery
Jul 21, 2025
Donna Mae Avery, 74, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on July 21, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on May 15, 1951, in Albert Lea, Donna was the daughter of the late William and Alice (Anderson) Chapman. A proud graduate of Albert Lea High School in 1969, she embodied a spirit of selflessness...
Kevin Johnson
Jul 21, 2025
Kevin passed away on July 21, 2025, after battling Lewy body Dementia.
Kevin Lee Johnson was born on October 28, 1952, in Albert Lea, MN, to Richard and Helen Johnson. He attended Albert Lea schools and graduated in 1971. Kevin was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, where he was confirmed and married.
While in high school, Kevin...
Orville Bolduan
Jul 17, 2025
Orville Eugene Bolduan, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born on March 2, 1933, in Waseca County, Minnesota, to Edward and Alice (Eckart) Bolduan.
Orville married the love of his life, Mary Helen Miller, on July 19th, 1958. The couple moved to New Richland in 1961 and raised...
Leo Sukow
Jul 17, 2025
Leo C. Sukow of Albert Lea passed away on July 17, 2025, at the age of 95.
Obituary and Service details pending.
William "Bill" 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,...
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...
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