Obituaries
Lori Jean Cooper
Apr 22, 2024
Lori Jean Cooper, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024 at St John’s Lutheran Home in Albert Lea, MN.
Born on December 31, 1950, to Roy and Carol (Thorson) Cooper in Albert Lea, MN, Lori enriched the lives of many throughout her remarkable journey. After graduating from Albert Lea schools, she pursued her passion for nursing, proudly earning her degree from...
Janet Yevonne Register
Apr 22, 2024
Janet Yevonne (Williamson) Register, age 84, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Albert Lea Good Samaritan Center where she had resided the past 2 months. Janet was born February 4, 1940, in Grayson (Carter County), Kentucky. She loved her Kentucky heritage, and had many stories to tell. When Janet was about 5, she moved for a short time...
Marion Dorothy Springer
Apr 20, 2024
Marion Dorothy Springer, 97 passed away on April 20, 2024 in Bartlesville, OK at the Journey Home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born to Walter and Pansie (Holbrook) Gardner on February 28, 1927, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Marion moved to Winnebago at a young age with her family, where she attended school in a one room schoolhouse in Winnebago and actively assisted...
Theresa Pumper
Apr 19, 2024
Theresa Ann Pumper, daughter of Anthony and Catherine (Dwyer) Pemrick, entered this world on December 28, 1929, on a farm near Shieldsville, Minnesota. On April 19, 2024, Theresa died, her bedside surrounded by love, and we lost our family’s cornerstone. She inspired us with her great determination, sharp Irish wit, and unwavering faith in God that guided her through her...
Mark Donald Hultgren
Apr 15, 2024
Mark Donald Hultgren, age 71 of Burnsville passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024, from complications from an infection. He was surrounded by his family.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, MN; Pastor Shane Koepke will officiate. A visitation will be held on Monday, April 22,...
Michael Bartz
Apr 12, 2024
Michael Lee Bartz, age 66, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024.Michael was born in Milwaukee, WI to Leroy Bartz and Betty Meyer. He is survived by his son Evan Michael Thomas Bartz, one brother Bruce (Dawn) Bartz of Pewaukee, four sisters Cindy Nichols of Albert Lea, Holly (Mark) Bauer of Johnson Creek, Lorry (Brian) Frohmader of Fort Atkinson and...
DonnaMae McCamish
Apr 11, 2024
DonnaMae Monique McCamish, 70, a lifelong and cherished member of the Ellendale community, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00PM, on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the United Methodist Church in Ellendale, with a visitation beginning at 2:00PM. The service will be livestreamed and...
Brian J. Reese
Apr 11, 2024
Brian J. Reese, 73, of Owatonna, formerly of Ellendale, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna, MN.
A visitation will be held from 3-5:00PM on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Bonnerup-Ellendale Chapel, in Ellendale, MN. A private funeral and burial will take place on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at First Lutheran Church in Ellendale,...
Delores S. Loe
Apr 8, 2024
Delores Sylvia (Johnson) Loe, born on June 21, 1941, in Hartland, MN, passed away on April 8, 2024, in Austin, MN. Delores will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends as a strong-willed woman with a great sense of humor. She found joy in dancing with her husband, Orien “Hi-Lo” Loe, whom she married at First Lutheran Church in...
Brandon Lee Schlaak
Apr 8, 2024
Brandon Lee Schlaak, born on August 6th, 1987, to Gary and Christine (Berg) Schlaak in Albert Lea, MN, was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He passed away on April 8th, 2024, at his home in New Richland, MN.
Brandon spent his early years in Palisade, MN, before settling in New Richland with his family. He was a proud graduate...
Carol Frances Christianson
Apr 4, 2024
Carol F. (Bergstad) Christianson passed away at 74 from a massive stroke in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Carol is survived by fiancé, Myron Speer, of Carpenter, Iowa; daughters, Cindy Spores of St. Paul, Minnesota and Kari (Travis) Kill of St. Cloud, Minnesota; grandkids, Lucas and Anthony of St. Cloud, Carol, Katherine, J.J., and Sierra of St. Paul, Minnesota; nephew, Eric (Jenn)...
Thomas Joseph Chicos Jr.
Apr 3, 2024
Thomas Joseph Chicos Jr., 102, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 3, 2024, at New Perspective Assisted Living in Faribault, MN.
Born on March 5, 1922, to Thomas Sr. and Monica (Geise) Chicos, Thomas was raised on the family farm, where he developed a deep love for the land and farming. He attended Trenton grade school...
Beverly J. Oyer
Apr 1, 2024
Beverly Joyce Oyer, 87, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away on April 1, 2024.
She was born in a farmhouse west of Alden on February 28, 1937, to Ordean and Edna (Millhouse) Riskedahl. Dr. Whitson came out to the farm to deliver her. Beverly was a beloved wife to the late Ronald Oyer and devoted mother to Joyce, Ordean, Nadine, and Deanne.
Beverly...
Lorraine Fobair
Apr 1, 2024
Lorraine Cecile Fobair passed away on April 1, 2024. She was born on February 14th, 1933, in Lowell, Massachusetts, the 8th of 9 children born to Bella and Nelson Larmand. Lorraine and her siblings were second-generation French-Canadian descendants. As children, they spoke French at home and attended St. Joseph School. In high school, Lorraine began learning English, but she spent...
Leland John Dilling
Mar 29, 2024
Leland John Dilling, 83, of Albert Lea, passed away on Friday March 29, 2024, at home surrounded by family.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Salem Lutheran Church, with a visitation beginning at 10:00AM. Burial will be at Lakewood Cemetery in Albert Lea.
He was born June 14, 1940,in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He attended...
Ronald Hanna
Mar 28, 2024
Ronald Alvin Hanna was born in Forest City, Iowa on April 15, 1941, to proud parents Alvin and Lois Hanna of Woden, Iowa. He died at St Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, MN on March 28, 2024, at the age of 82.
Ron grew up in Woden, Iowa on the family farm that was homesteaded by his great-great grandfather. Ron attended the local...
Patricia "Patty" Ann Clifford
Mar 27, 2024
Patricia (Patty) Ann Clifford, 83 of Albert Lea passed away peacefully at her home on March 27th, 2024.
Patty was born on June 30, 1940 in St. James, MN, to Vernon and Ardus (Kelly) Clifford and she came from a very loving home. She lived most all her life in Albert Lea. Patty was a member of First Lutheran Church where...
Paul J Ludtke
Mar 24, 2024
Paul Jeffrey Ludtke, 66, passed away on March 24, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN.
Born on September 26, 1957, he was the son of Arthur and Donna (Ingvaldson) Ludtke. Paul attended Clarks Grove elementary and completed his education at Albert Lea High School in 1975. Known for his love for sports, he excelled in football and continued playing...
Gary Shuck
Mar 24, 2024
Gary Dean Shuck, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on March 24, 2024, at the age of 67 in Albert Lea, MN. Born in Austin, MN on March 29, 1956, Gary was a beloved member of his community and dedicated his time to helping others working in the food pantry of the Salvation Army.
On June 26, 1993,...
Steven V. Colwell
Mar 23, 2024
Steven “Steve” Virgil Colwell, a dedicated husband, father, and Navy veteran, passed away on March 23, 2024, at the age of 74, in Austin, MN. Born on November 26, 1949, in Mason City, IA, Steve married his beloved wife, Mary Ann Spaeth, at the historic Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA, on May 22, 1976.After serving in the Navy for...
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