Obituaries
Judith "Judy" Kary
Sep 17, 2024
Judith “Judy” Pauline Kary, age 91, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her family on September 17, 2024.
Born on May 1, 1933, in a sod house on the family farm in Selby, South Dakota, Judy was a daughter of the late Philip and Frieda (Berreth) Rau. A 1951 graduate of Mobridge High School, Judy went on...
David Medd
Sep 16, 2024
David Medd, a beloved member of his family and community, passed away on September 16, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home in Albert Lea Minnesota
David was born to Charles and Rebecca (Lysne) Medd on August 11, 1950, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He grew up on a farm where he developed a strong work ethic. David was not one...
Daniel Barnick
Sep 12, 2024
Dan "Danny" Barnick, 31, of Rochester, formerly of Albert Lea, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, in Rochester, MN, with his loving family by his side.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services, with Pastor Trish Reedstrom officiating. The family will receive friends at a visitation to be...
Colleen Jacobson
Sep 4, 2024
Colleen Jacobson, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on September 4,2024, at Thorne Crest Retirement Community in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Born to Joseph and Agnes Hoffman on February 21, 1934, in Carroll, Iowa, she was known for her deep sense of family and her unwavering faith.
Colleen embraced her role as a homemaker, dedicating her life...
Marlyn Beckmann
Aug 26, 2024
Marlyn (Marty) Beckmann of Rochester, Mn passed away on August 26, 2024 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, Mn. at the age of 86.
Marty was born May 20, 1938 in Graettinger, la. to Russell and Phyllis (Starkey) Johnson. She grew up on a small farm outside of Graettinger and graduated from Graettinger Community High School in 1956. She then...
Mark Claassen
Aug 18, 2024
Mark E. Claassen, 63, of Albert Lea, tragically passed away on August 18, 2024, in Lake Mills, IA.
Born on October 4, 1960, in Minneapolis, was the beloved son of the late Edward and Mary (Owen) Claassen. Raised in Albert Lea, Mark was a proud graduate of Albert Lea High School, where he excelled athletically, particularly in basketball. His infectious sense...
James Hockinson
Aug 16, 2024
James Patrick Hockinson “Jim”, 69, US Army Retiree passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on Friday, August 16th. Jim courageously battled pancreatic cancer for the past 2 years. His big smile, positive attitude, and quick sense of humor never left him. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Jim was born on...
Richard Ebert
Aug 10, 2024
Richard "Dick" Ebert, 74, passed away at his home in Rushford, MN on Saturday August 10, 2024.
Services will be hosted by Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation in Albert Lea on Friday August 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM; visitation will begin one hour prior. Dick will be interred at Hillcrest Cemetery following the service.
Dick was born in a car on the way...
Imogene Attig
Aug 10, 2024
Imogene Helen (Schwickerath) Attig, passed away on August 10, 2024, at her home in Glenville, Minnesota.
Born on October 8, 1941, in New Hampton, Iowa, Imogene was a daughter of the late William and Rose (Rosonke). Imogene was a remarkable woman who dedicated 13 years of her life to serving as a Nun before meeting and marrying her beloved husband, Howard...
Barbara Norby
Aug 6, 2024
Barbara (Barb) Jane Norby, born on December 20, 1939, in Mason City, Iowa, was the beloved daughter of Alice (Bennett) and Edward Lee. Her family relocated to Des Moines before settling in Albert Lea, Minnesota, when she was just 5 years old. Barb attended Albert Lea Schools and graduated in 1958. Music played a central role in her life, as...
Bonnie Holey
Aug 4, 2024
Bonnie L. Holey (Reyerson) of Coon Valley WI passed away August 4, 2024, at the age of 82 years old.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Bonnerup Funeral Services; with a visitation beginning one hour prior to the service.
Bonnie was born May 28, 1942, in Grafton, Iowa to John Berding and Alberta...
Arvilla "Skeeter" Johnson
Jul 31, 2024
Johnson, Arvilla Irene “Skeeter”, age 87, passed away on July 31, 2024 at home surrounded by family after a courageous three-year battle with recurrent endometrial cancer.
Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Friend, and wonderful human being. Preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Adele Boese, sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Bruce Bumbard. Survived by her loving husband of...
David Newgard
Jul 30, 2024
David Strand Newgard, 83, of Owatonna, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the Traditions of Owatonna II, with his loving family by his side.
The son of the late Ove and Gilma (Strand) Newgard, David was born on February 4, 1941. He was raised on a farm outside of Hartland and spent his teens in Lead, South Dakota, alongside...
Lois Bushlack
Jul 24, 2024
In loving memory of Lois Louise Bushlack, a devoted homemaker and beloved mother, whose earthly journey came to a peaceful close on July 24, 2024, surrounded by her cherished family in Waseca, MN. Born in Wells, MN on August 28, 1938, Lois leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love and laughter that will forever live on.
Lois was known for her...
John "Sonny" Van Wilgen
Jul 21, 2024
John Henry “Sonny” Van Wilgen, 85, of Albert Lea, formerly of Hollandale, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Oak Park Place Assisted Living in Albert Lea.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services; with a visitation beginning at noon.
Born on March 24, 1939, in...
Ryan "Juner" Johnson
Jul 20, 2024
Ryan Larry Johnson, affectionately known as "Juner" age 65, of Ellendale, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his home.
Juner was a man of many talents. He could master anything he set his mind to achieve. As a skilled and meticulous woodworker, he generously donated his creations to local benefits and organizations, especially those that contributed to children during...
Dale Potter
Jul 19, 2024
Dale Eugene Potter, 88, died on July 19, 2024 at Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea. Dale was born on May 11, 1936 in Pine River, Minnesota, but grew up in Brainerd, Minnesota. Dale graduated from Brainerd High School in 1954. While in high school, he loved music and played the trumpet in the band. His favorite music was country...
Patricia Joanne Jensen
Jul 19, 2024
Patricia Joanne (Larson) Jensen, 70, of Albert Lea, MN was born Friday, August 14, 1953 to the late, Robert E. Larson and DeLoris M. (Hansen) Larson. She passed away, Friday, July 19, 2024, a formal obituary is to follow.
Carmen Radke
Jul 19, 2024
Carmen Valeer (Burns) Radke, of Albert Lea, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at ThorneCrest Senior Living Community in Albert Lea.
A celebration of life service will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Service in Albert Lea; with visitation being one hour prior.
Carmen was born in Winnebago, MN on Sept. 28, 1940,...
Dr. Edathil "Ted" Karan
Jul 18, 2024
Dr. Edathil "Ted" Karuna Karan, 90, passed away on July 18, 2024, with his wife, Dipika, by his side.
Ted was the eldest child of Dr. Natiyala K. Anandan and Devayani (Krishnan) Anandan, born December 9, 1933, in Rangoon, Burma. He went to Lady Paw Tun's Montessori school for his elementary education. in early 1941 his family moved to Tellicherry (India)...
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