Obituaries
Darlene Oakland
Mar 9, 2024
Darlene Karen Oakland, 75, of Glenville, passed away on March 9, 2024, at the Prairie Senior Cottages in New Richland.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Service, with a visitation beginning one hour prior. The family will receive friends at a visitation on Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 4-6:00PM...
Randall Wayne Sternberg
Mar 5, 2024
Randall Sternberg, a pillar of the Albert Lea community, devoted father and grandfather passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024, at Thorne Crest Living Community in Albert Lea, MN.
Born on November 17, 1954, in South Branch, Randy was a man defined by his unwavering dedication to his family, his community, and his work. Growing up on the family farm as...
Lyle Bowen
Mar 5, 2024
Lyle James Bowen passed away reluctantly, yet peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Strong-willed and clear-minded until the end, he used his sharp wit to soothe us during his final hours.
Lyle was born at Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Maxine and Elmer Bowen on January 13, 1939. The family lived in Oregon, Florida,...
Marjorie Alida Entorf
Mar 4, 2024
Marjorie Alida Goetzke was born February 27, 1925, to Alfred and Ida (Flindt) Goetzke in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1942, attended Albert Lea Junior College, and in 1946 graduated from Iowa State College with degrees in Textiles and Clothing and Home Economics Education. Later, she did graduate work in curriculum development at Mankato...
Jackie Woodside
Mar 4, 2024
Jackie “Jack” Woodside, loving husband, father, and friend, passed away on March 4, 2024, at Nelson Gables in Alexandria, MN. He was born on December 24, 1935, in Albert Lea, MN to Gary and Evelyn (Anderson) Woodside. He graduated from Albert Lea High school and went on to attend Mankato State University for a year before joining the Navy where...
Audrey Stafford
Mar 2, 2024
After a long and very active life, our beloved matriarch and friend, Audrey Ann Stafford passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024, at 101 years old.
Born on August 4, 1922, to Agnes (Schroeder) and Clarence Korman, Audrey was raised in Waldorf, MN. After graduating from Waldorf High School and Teacher’s College, Audrey taught in rural one room schoolhouses until her...
Delores Fischer
Mar 2, 2024
Delores L. Fischer, a beloved wife, and devoted mother, who peacefully departed from this world on March 2, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran Community- Fountain Lake in Albert Lea, MN.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, March 15, 2024, at St. Theodore Catholic Church, with a visitation beginning at 10:00AM. Burial will be in St. Theodore’s Catholic...
Roland "Rollie" Somnis
Mar 1, 2024
In loving memory of our dear Roland “Rollie” Warren Somnis, a loving husband, beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather who passed away on March 1, 2024. Rollie was born on April 4, 1934 to John and Edith (Reasoner) Somnis.Roland was a proud military veteran, joining the Army with his buddy, Milford Bohonek, before meeting his beloved Patricia “Pat” Weisner and...
Zachary "Zach" Andrew Paulsen
Feb 29, 2024
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Zachary “Zach” Andrew Paulsen, a beloved son, brother, and friend, who departed from this world on February 29, 2024, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Born on September 11, 1999, to Milton III and Shannon (Brecke) Paulsen, Zachary brought love and joy to those around him throughout his life.
Zach's journey began in Albert Lea,...
Kari Williamson
Feb 29, 2024
Kari Lynette (Kodada) Williamson, 52, of Clarks Grove, passed away peacefully at her home on February 29th, 2024. Kari was born in Northfield, MN on July 7, 1971 to Tom Kodada and Martha Kodada.
Kari graduated from Montgomery High School in 1989 and earned an Associate's Degree in Computer Science from Riverland College in Albert Lea, MN. She went on to...
Duane Falteisek
Feb 28, 2024
Duane Allen Falteisek, a devoted husband, loving father, and faithful man, passed away on February 28, 2024, at his home in Clarks Grove, MN. He was 72.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services, with Pastor Joy Knoppel officiating. The family will receive friends at a visitation beginning one...
Sharon D. Aase
Feb 28, 2024
Sharon DiAnn (Voshell) Aase, 81, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2024 at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community.
Born on January 4, 1943, in the quaint town of Thompson, IA, Sharon was a woman of simplicity and warmth. On June 26, 1961, Sharon married her other half, Larry Gene Aase. Together they welcomed two daughters, Lisa and...
Beulah Goering
Feb 27, 2024
In Loving Memory of Beulah "Bea" May Goering
Beulah "Bea" May Goering, age 86, peacefully departed this world on February 27th, surrounded by her loved ones at her home. Born on October 21st, 1936, to Elmer and Esther Wendroth in Manannah Township, Bea's life was a testament to love, family, and the beauty she cultivated both in her garden and in...
Karen A. Houge
Feb 26, 2024
Karen A. Houge, 86, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at St. John's Lutheran Community on Fountain Lake. Born on August 14, 1937, in Winona, MN, to Merill and Ebba (Nelson) Baker, Karen grew up in Albert Lea alongside her siblings Lowell and Patricia. Karen's life was one characterized by love, faith, and service to...
Danny William Panzer
Feb 25, 2024
Danny William Panzer passed away on February 25, 2024 at home in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Dan was born in St. James, in 1964 to William (Bill) and Elaine Panzer. He spent his early years in St. James, graduating from St. James High School in 1982. After graduation, Dan attended St. Cloud State where he graduated in 1987 with a dual major...
Marti Wilson
Feb 23, 2024
Our beloved mother, Marti Wilson, died on February 23, at age 92. She will be buried at Saint Olaf Cemetery outside of New Richland, her birthplace. She was born in 1931 – and baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church as Shirley Martinson.
Marti was an accomplished woman and global citizen, who was born and raised in New Richland by her parents, Oscar...
Allan Stoa
Feb 22, 2024
Rev. Allan James Stoa, a devoted servant of God, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024, at St John’s Lutheran Community in Albert Lea, MN.
He was born in Austin, MN, to Bernard and Alberta (Brighton) Stoa on April 27, 1937. He spent his formative years basking in the simple joys of rural life and spending summers at his grandparent's farm...
Elizabeth Kay Skov
Feb 22, 2024
Elizabeth Katherine Skov, a beloved wife, dedicated teacher, and cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born on July 18, 1940, to Clifford and Katherine (Norby) Larson in Osage, Iowa, and later settled in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Elizabeth's life was marked by love and devotion. In November of 1967, she met her...
L. Ray Motley
Feb 21, 2024
Lindell Ray Motley, 77 of New Richland, MN passed away on February 21, 2024. Ray was born in Carrollton, IL on May 14, 1946, to Leo Motley and Ruth (Garner) McBride.
After completing his education in Roadhouse, IL, Ray was drafted into the US Army and served his country with dedication, continuing his connection with his Army buddies throughout the years....
Kathryn Olson
Feb 16, 2024
Kathryn Ann Olson passed away peacefully on February 16th, 2024 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving caregivers. She was born on February 13, 1937, to John and Olga Nesset in Northwood, Iowa.
When Kathryn turned 18, she got a temporary job working at DHS in Albert Lea. They quickly recognized her work ethic and tenacity and she...
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