Obituaries
Sandra Kay Berven
Jul 12, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Sandra Kay Berven, beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated employee, at the age of 76 in Rochester, MN. Friends and loved ones are invited to join together to honor Sandra's life. Visitation will take place at Bonnerup Funeral Service in Albert Lea on July 19, 2023, from 2:00 PM...
Sharry Gail Olson
Jul 11, 2023
Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep… this prayer was recited for years between Sharry and her husband Curtis as their day ended. Sharry’s soul to take came on July 11, 2023 as she passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family.
One of two children to Harry and Eileen...
Gina Rae Flatness
Jul 10, 2023
Gina Rae Flatness, 62, passed away on July 10, 2023 at her home in Albert Lea, MN.
Gina was born on August 25, 1960 to Gerald and Rozella (Carlson) Gleason. She grew up in Albert Lea, MN and graduated from Albert Lea High School (class of 1979). After graduation, Gina moved to Loveland, CO with Paul Flatness. In 1983, they...
Duane L Johnson
Jul 9, 2023
Duane LeRoy Johnson, age 85, died peacefully at Thorne Crest in Albert Lea Sunday, July 9, 2023. The family will be welcoming visitors from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Thursday, July 13th at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Service. Duane’s funeral service will be held at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Service, 11:00 AM, Friday, July 14, 2023, with interment following at...
Ahziyas Bellemy Solo Dampha
Jul 6, 2023
Ahziyas Bellemy Solo Dampha, 2, of Albert Lea, gained his wings on Thursday July 6, 2023, at Mayo Health System of Albert Lea, with his mother by his side. Born on April 17, 2021, in Austin MN, Ahziyas was the son of Izaiah Dampha and Emma Sullivan. With big brown eyes, the deepest dimples, lashes to the sky, and a...
George Robert Ritz
Jul 4, 2023
George Robert Ritz, age 83, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on July 4, 2023. George was born on 02/28/1940 in West Hazleton, PA to Michael and Anna Ritz. George and his wife Diana made their way through several states but made their way to Geneva, MN to raise their three older children and in 1982 moved...
Daniel "Dan" Steven Diemer
Jul 4, 2023
Daniel “Dan” Steven Diemer, 73, of Emmons, MN, passed away at his home on July 4, 2023.
Dan was born on December 5, 1949 in Albert Lea, MN to Earl and Genevieve (Tonheim) Diemer. He attended and graduated from Albert Lea schools is 1968. Following his graduation, he attended Mankato State University for a short time. In April 1969 he...
Judith Waage
Jul 3, 2023
Judith (Mrotz) Waage, 83, of Geneva, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at the Owatonna Hospital in Owatonna, MN.
Born on March 16, 1940, in Glenville, MN, she was the daughter of the late Gustav and Mabel (Franke) Mrotz. The family moved to Ellendale, where Judy grew up and attended school. On September 11, 1964, she was united in...
Jean Alice Buboltz
Jul 3, 2023
Jean Alice (Seykora) Buboltz, 96, of Albert Lea, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community in Albert Lea.
Jean was born April 3, 1927 in Owatonna, MN to Anton and Mary (Meixner) Seykora. Owatonna is where she would grow up and later graduate from high school. A couple of years later, Jean rang in...
Sharon Jensen
Jul 3, 2023
Sharon Darlene Jensen, 83, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 3, 2023, at St. John's Lutheran Community in Albert Lea after a 4-year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. A memorial service will be held at 1:00PM on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services, with Pastor Matthew Griggs officiating. A visitation will be held prior to...
Richard Willis Tavis
Jun 30, 2023
Richard Willis Tavis, 87, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side.Richard was born in Albert Lea, MN, on May 21, 1936, to Willis and Cleo (Beaver) Tavis. He attended Albert Lea schools, graduating in 1954. Following his graduation, he attended Austin Area Vocational Technical Institute for...
David Alan Villarreal
Jun 30, 2023
David Alan Villarreal, 60, of Albert Lea, MN passed away peacefully at Saint Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, MN on June 30th, 2023, after a courageous, 8-year battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at St Theodore Catholic Church in Albert Lea, MN; Father Kurt Farrell will officiate. David’s family...
Jon Michael Weiske
Jun 29, 2023
Jon Michael Weiske of New Richland, MN passed away Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at the age of 78. A graveside memorial will take place at 3:15 PM Thursday, July 6, 2023 at St. Peter’s Cemetery in New Richland; a time for visitation will be held at Friederich’s Funeral Home in New Richland from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM.
In the...
Roger Allen Swearingen
Jun 28, 2023
Roger Allen Swearingen, 75 of Ellendale, Minnesota passed away peacefully on June 28th, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side.
Roger, born the first of five children to Robert and Marjorie (Lavon) Swearingen on July 14, 1947 was the loving husband to Caren(Esplan) and father of Ross Swearingen (Deanna), D.J. Nolan, Carri Grubbs (James), Shane St....
Louise Janelle Berg
Jun 22, 2023
Louise Janelle (Thompson) Berg, 88, of Mason City, IA passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023 with her loving family by her side.
Louise was born on December 16, 1934 on the family farm near Ellendale, MN to Orlando and Bernice (Ohnstad) Thompson; the oldest of 4 children and a true farmgirl. She attended Ellendale-Geneva Schools, where she was crowned...
Scott Bernard Bolduan
Jun 21, 2023
Scott Bernard Bolduan, 58 of New Richland, MN passed away on June 21, 2023 from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Scott was born on December 21, 1964 in Albert Lea, MN to Bernard and Marian (Stock) Bolduan. He was raised on the family farm by New Richland, MN and graduated from New Richland – Hartland High School in 1983. ...
Michael Kent Smith
Jun 20, 2023
Michael Kent Smith, 69, of Albert Lea, MM passed away on June 20, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN.
Michael was born on October 23, 1953 in Mount Vernon, IL to Gilbert and Vada (Munsell) Smith.
He is survived by his brother, Dennis (Judy) Smith and preceded in death by his parents.
Interment will be at...
Betty T. Wencl
Jun 20, 2023
Betty T. Wencl, 87, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2023 at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Betty was born on August 3, 1935 in Austin, Minnesota to Mike and Jennie (Shatek) Fink. She attended Pacelli Catholic Schools in her youth. Betty was united in matrimony to the love of her life, Charles Wencl, at Saint...
Laurine Kabrud
Jun 20, 2023
Laurine passed peacefully June 20th, 2023 at the Thorne Crest Retirement Community. She was 90 years old.
Laurine was born in Minnesota Lake, MN on July 5th, 1932 to Chris and Laura (Svensen) Andersen. She lived on the family farm outside of Conger, MN. She attended a country school and graduated from Albert Lea Senior High School. She married the...
Robert Beck
Jun 19, 2023
Robert “Bob” Edwin Beck, age 82, passed away peacefully in Albert Lea, MN on June 19th, 2023, with his family by his side.
Bob was born on November 26, 1940, in Albert Lea, MN and was the son of the late Edwin and Dorothy (Vogel) Beck. He attended school in Emmons, MN and later graduated high school from Lake Mills,...
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