Obituaries
Carmen Yvette DeBoer
Nov 29, 2024
Carmen Yvette DeBoer, 63, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, IA, surrounded by family.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 10th at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Services in Albert Lea. The family will receive friends at a visitation to be...
Robert Phillip Breid
Nov 29, 2024
Robert Phillip Breid, age 101, of New Richland, passed away on Thursday, November 28th, at the Mayo Health Clinic in Waseca, MN.
A Private Funeral Service will be held at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Services Ellendale Chapel, with a Private Interment to follow at Berlin Cemetery in Ellendale, MN.
Robert was born to Ferdinand and Anna Breid on August 13, 1923. While...
Harriet "Addie" Larson
Nov 27, 2024
Addie passed away in Albert Lea, MN, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
If you dared to call her by her birth name, Harriet, you'd be quickly corrected with a firm, "It's Addie." A force to be reckoned with, Addie never let health challenges stop her; they only slowed her down. Her energy and zest for life were contagious, and she never...
Larry Lestrud
Nov 23, 2024
Larry Duane Lestrud, 85, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Good Samaritan Center - Albert Lea surrounded by family.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 6, 2024, at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea with a visitation one hour prior. The family will receive friends at a visitation...
Cheryl Wehrenberg
Nov 22, 2024
Cheryl Ann Wehrenberg, age 72, fondly known as Cheri, moved on to her Heavenly home on Friday, November 22, 2024, in her home in Albert Lea, MN, from natural causes.
Services will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Albert Lea on Monday, December 9, 2024, beginning at 2:00 PM; visitation will begin one hour prior. Cheri will be laid to...
Robert Oakland
Nov 22, 2024
Robert "Bob" Oakland, 83, of Glenville, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024, at ThorneCrest Senior Living Community in Albert Lea, MN.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Service, with a visitation beginning one hour prior. The family will receive friends at a visitation on Tuesday, November 26,...
Larry Lee Richards
Nov 21, 2024
Larry Lee Richards, 89, of Ellendale, passed away on November 21, 2024, with his family by his side.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at United Methodist Church in Ellendale, with Pastor Randy Cirksena officiating. The family will receive friends at a visitation to be held one hour prior to the service at church....
Margery Evenson
Nov 20, 2024
Margery “Marge” Ann Evenson, 94, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at First Lutheran Church, with a visitation beginning at 1:00PM. Burial will be in Lakewood Cemetery.
Born on April 21, 1930, in Albert Lea, she...
Sandra Becker
Nov 19, 2024
Sandra Kay Becker, 82 of Albert Lea, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her family in a room full of love, on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hosptial in Rochester, Minnesota.
Visitation will take place on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Bonnerup Funeral Home, 2210 East Main Street, Albert Lea, Minnesota, 56007, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with...
Joel F. Schwarz
Nov 18, 2024
Joel Francis Schwarz, age 87, of Twin Lakes passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Good Samaritan Center in Albert Lea, Minnesota with his family’s loving hands upon him.
Joel graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1955. In 1957 he joined the US Navy and reported for duty upon the USS Bennington. After completing his time in the Navy...
Julie Eyler
Nov 18, 2024
Visitation on December 5, 2024, 4-7 pm at First Presbyterian Church, 308 Water Street, Albert Lea. Memorial service at the church on December 6, 2024, at 10 am. Interment private.
Born September 23, 1958, in St. Paul, MN. Died at home at age 66 November 18, 202,4 in Albert Lea, MN. Certified Registered Dental Assistant. Julie’s career shifted to banking, then...
Cheryl Venem
Nov 9, 2024
Cheryl A. Venem, 77, of Albert Lea, passed away on November 9, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic in Mankato, MN.
Born on June 8, 1947, in Austin, MN, Cheryl was a daughter of the late Chester and Doris (Ausen) Johnson. Growing up in Albert Lea, Cheryl graduated from Albert Lea High School and eventually found her place at the former King...
Michael Johnson
Nov 6, 2024
Michael Corey Johnson, 58, of New Richland, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side.
Born on October 14, 1966, in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Michael was the son of Kenneth and Barbara (Sautbine) Johnson. He grew up tapping into his creative spirit, attending art school in Minneapolis, where his passion for artistry...
Gladys Mary Luna
Nov 5, 2024
Gladys Mary Luna, 80, of Orofino, Idaho, formerly of Hollandale, MN, passed away peacefully at her home November 5th, 2024.
Gladys was born to the late Charles and Genevieve Montanye of Geneva, MN. There she was raised and worked hard on the family farm.
She later married Valente (Bob) Luna on December 24th, 1963 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Geneva, MN.
Gladys...
Thomas Lenort Sr.
Nov 4, 2024
Thomas M. Lenort of Albert Lea passed away in peace and comfort on November 4, 2024 after a brief illness. He was 88 years old.
Tom was born July 31, 1936 in Wells, MN to Julius and Gertrude (Utzka) Lenort. He grew up in a large family on a farm West of Wells and that farm life was foundational for how...
Walter Schiltz
Nov 3, 2024
Walter (Gene) Eugene Schiltz passed away on November 3, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, at the age of 80. Born on June 20, 1944, Walter dedicated his life to his family and community, embodying the role of a devoted and loving husband and father.
Walter is survived by his wife, Audrey Schiltz; his sons, Kirk and his wife...
William Joseph Bergeron, Jr.
Nov 3, 2024
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the upcoming memorial services for William Joseph Bergeron Jr. A loving father, grandfather, and friend, William passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, in Albert Lea, MN, at the age of 64, surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with Lung Cancer.
Born on July 13, 1960, in Leominster, MA, William, affectionately...
Susan Cornwell
Nov 2, 2024
Susan Cornwell, 69, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully at her home on November 2, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Born on September 28, 1955, in Albert Lea, Susan was a daughter of the late Stanley and Abby (Hiler) Rhiger, and was a dedicated accountant throughout her career, known for her meticulous attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
With a...
Gail Hanson
Oct 29, 2024
Gail Ann Hanson, 73, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.
Gail was born on July 30th, 1951 to George and Jean (McCarter) Hanson in Austin, MN, the 5th of 6 children. She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1969 and met the love of her life, Doug,...
Nancy Jo Cottrell
Oct 29, 2024
Nancy Jo Cottrell, 71, of Albert Lea, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at her home, with her family by her side.
Born in Waseca, MN, on December 24, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Gerald “Bud” and Viva (Huxford) Possin. Nancy grew up on the family farm. As the oldest, Nancy took care of her younger siblings...
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