Obituaries

Phyllis Lokken

Phyllis Lokken

Jul 7, 2024

Phyllis E. Lokken, 99, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Phyllis was a cherished member of the community and leaves behind a legacy that will forever be remembered.

 Born on August 8, 1924, in Albert Lea to Alfred and Bethel (Nelson) Sorenson, she was a 1941 graduate of Albert Lea High School....

George Robert Dettmann

George Robert Dettmann

Jul 5, 2024

George Robert Dettmann, 94, passed away Friday, July 5th at the Owatonna Hospital in Owatonna, MN. George was born in New Richmond, WI on January 29th, 1930 & was baptized in the Lutheran faith. He graduated from Glenwood City HS in 1948 & began working for the railroad after turning down a contract to play baseball for the New York...

Mark Daniel Shatek

Mark Daniel Shatek

Jul 2, 2024

 Mark Daniel Shatek, a beloved husband and Army veteran passed away on July 2, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota at the age of 67.Born on October 28, 1956, in Austin, Minnesota to Vernon and Marie (Hanson) Shatek, Mark served his country with pride in the Army, enlisting on May 16, 1984, and rising to the rank of Private Second Class before...

Gene Hansen

Gene Hansen

Jun 27, 2024

Gene L. Hansen, Albert Lea, MN passed away on June 27, 2024. 

Born on August 19, 1944, in Albert Lea, MN to father, Glenn "Dale" Hansen and mother, Colleen (Halvorson) Hansen. Gene attended Albert Lea High School. During his senior year, he worked at the West Side Pharmacy where he learned long lasting work ethics from Bob Nolting. He graduated in...

Barbara Miller

Barbara Miller

Jun 25, 2024

Barbara Kay Miller, 77, of Owatonna, formerly of Albert Lea, passed away on June 25, 2024. She left behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by her loved ones. 

Born on May 21, 1947, in Albert Lea, MN, Barbara was a daughter of the late Arthur and Hazel (Sickels) Stiehl. On November 17, 1966, Barbara married Robert "Bob" Miller, and...

Judith "Judy" Myers

Judith "Judy" Myers

Jun 14, 2024

Judith "Judy" Joanne (Washer) Myers, born on April 25, 1936, in Sheldon, IA to Earl and Julia Washer, died on June 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Judy was a visionary about the importance of quality early education for children, spending much of her life working toward that goal. She embodied the sentiment, expressed by Nelson Mandela, that "history...

LeVine Paulson

LeVine Paulson

Jun 13, 2024

LeVine Raxine (Loken) Paulson passed away on June 13, 2024, at the New Richland Care Center. She was 98 years old. LeVine was born on January 30, 1926, to Clarence and Palma (Olson) Loken at the Norby farm in Ellendale, MN. She was baptized at First Lutheran Church in Ellendale, started Wednesday school at the church at the age of...

Crystal Ferley

Crystal Ferley

Jun 12, 2024

Crystal Helen (Anderson) Ferley passed away peacefully on June 12, 2024, at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community in Albert Lea, MN, at the age of 100.

Born to Ole and Wilhelmina Anderson on August 9, 1923 in New Richland, MN, she later made her home in Albert Lea, where she completed her education at Albert Lea High School in 1942. Crystal's...

Par Su

Par Su

Jun 11, 2024

Par Su,44, of Albert Lea, peacefully passed away on June 11, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, June 17, 2024, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services, with a visitation beginning at 1:00PM. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.

A full obituary is pending. 

Richard Leroy Lestrud

Richard Leroy Lestrud

Jun 6, 2024

Richard Leroy Lestrud passed away peacefully on June 6, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN surrounded by his loving family.

Born on September 13, 1939, to proud parents Harvey and Clara (Jensen) Lestrud, Richard spent his childhood on a farm in southern Minnesota, where he developed a deep connection to the land and a love for hard work. He...

Nadine Leah Gilomen

Nadine Leah Gilomen

Jun 3, 2024

Nadine Leah Gilomen passed away on June 3, 2024 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Nadine was born on February 19, 1962 to Ted and Mary Dolezal in St. Paul, MN. She grew up in the Midway area in St. Paul, MN and in 1976 moved to Northfield, MN.  In 1979 she was married to Mike Gilomen; less than a year...

Domingo Samora

Domingo Samora

Jun 1, 2024

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Domingo Perez Samora, born on July 21, 1957, in Plainview, TX, to his beloved parents Jose Sr. and Consuelo (Perez) Samora. He departed from this world on June 1, 2024, at his residence in Albert Lea, MN at the age of 66.

Domingo led a remarkable life filled with an unwavering...

Marianne H. DePoppe

Marianne H. DePoppe

May 31, 2024

Marianne DePoppe, age 89, of Albert Lea, MN passed away peacefully at her home on May 31, 2024. A favorite hymn “The Old Rugged Cross” was quietly playing as she took her last breath on earth and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Marianne was born on a farm in Walters, MN on November 15, 1934. She...

Jeanene Kay Reese

Jeanene Kay Reese

May 31, 2024

Jeanene was born to Sylvia Nelson in Albert Lea on October 19, 1939. She was raised by her grandparents (at the same location where she and her husband would later build their last home) while her mom worked as a nanny.

At the age of 6, her mother married Raynard Jepson. They then moved to the farm where she grew up.  ...

Orlene Woodside

Orlene Woodside

May 31, 2024

Orlene Berniece (Thompson) Woodside, 87, died on May 31st, 2024, at Nelson Gables Living Center in Alexandria, Minnesota. Orlene was born on Sept. 24, 1936, on the family farm outside of Ellendale, Minnesota, to Bernice (Ohnstad) and Orlando Thompson. She graduated from Ellendale High School and the Naeve Hospital School of Nursing.

Orlene married Jack Woodside on May 23rd, 1959, at...

Apryl Brand-Applehans

Apryl Brand-Applehans

May 29, 2024

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant Apryl.

Apryl Cora Brand-Applehans (nee Tostenson) was given life in Her mother's womb by her creator and was born on April 26, 1937, the child of D.V. and Edna Tostenson in Gallup,...

George Stieglbauer

George Stieglbauer

May 29, 2024

George Ralph Stieglbauer of Geneva, MN passed away May 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at St Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.

George Ralph Stieglbauer Jr. was born on August 26, 1943, in Albert Lea, MN, to George and Etta (Nelson) Stieglbauer. Growing up in Geneva, George was known for his rambunctious nature that settled when he met, Susan Wayne,...

Ronald James Benson

Ronald James Benson

May 28, 2024

Ronald James Benson passed away on May 28, 2024, at the U of M Hospital, Cardiac Unit, Minneapolis.

Ron was born July 15, 1970, in Albert Lea to Russ and Peggy Benson. He attended Albert Lea Schools. Ron worked at Farmstead Foods and other factories as a mechanic. He was an excellent auto mechanic and had a knack for fixing anything...

Charles "Chuck" Claud Van Wey

Charles "Chuck" Claud Van Wey

May 26, 2024

Charles Claud Van Wey, peacefully passed away in his home, surrounded by his loving family on May 26, 2024. Born on July 21, 1938, in Frankville, IA, to Lester and Vivian (Letchford) Van Wey, Charles, known to many as Chuck, lived a life filled with love, kindness, and hope.

After graduating from Postville High School in 1957, Chuck entered the workforce...

Valie Rae Iverson

Valie Rae Iverson

May 25, 2024

Valie Rae (Jensen) Iverson, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on May 25, 2024, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Valie dedicated her career to providing compassionate care at healthcare facilities such as Good Sam, St. John's, and Thorne Crest before her well-deserved retirement. She also briefly worked at the Albert Lea Tribune, showcasing her diverse talents and dedication...