Obituaries
Dennis Robert Gore
May 22, 2023
Dennis Robert Gore, 74, of Albert Lea, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, with Pastor Joy Knoppel officiating. The family will receive friends at a visitation to be held from...
Jayne Marie Vairma
May 17, 2023
Jayne Marie Vairma of New Richland passed away peacefully at her home on May 17th, 2023 with her best friend and husband, Brian Douglas Vairma, giving comfort and care as Jayne went to meet her Heavenly Father after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.
Jayne was born December 27, 1962, in Anchorage, Alaska, to parents Ruth (Hatle) and Lyle...
Kevin Francis O'Leary
May 17, 2023
On June 8, 1961 Mary Ellen Callahan O’Leary gave birth to her 11th child, Kevin Francis O’Leary. Thus, began a life of adventure.
Kevin attended Saint Mary’s, Saint Theodore’s, Lakewood School and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1979.
Kevin developed a strong work ethic on the family farm north of Albert Lea. He worked with his father Robert...
David Charles Steele
May 16, 2023
David Charles Steele, 76, of Albert Lea, MN passed away at his home on May 16, 2023.
David was born on February 9, 1947 in Albert Lea, MN to Raymond and Carmen (Allen) Steele. He was raised on the farm where as a young boy he enjoyed helping out with the chores. As a teen, David was creative and talented...
Diane K. Boullion
May 15, 2023
Diane K. Boullion, 74, of Blooming Prairie, MN passed away peacefully on May 15, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Diane Boullion was born on December 16,1949 to Leonard and Arlene (Sophie) Hanson of Albert Lea Minnesota; the day after her father's birthday. Leonard used to tell people that she was the most expensive birthday gift he...
Paul Daniel Lebens Jr
May 13, 2023
Paul Daniel Lebens Jr., 75, passed away on May 13, 2023, at his home in Albert Lea, MN.
Born in Rock Island, IL on September 1st, 1947 to the late Paul Daniel Sr. and Margaret Alice (Robb) Lebens. After graduating from Wayzata High School, Paul relocated to Albert Lea. Following some education at trade school, he became employed at Enderes...
Lawrence Halling
May 11, 2023
Lawrence Robert Halling’s life ended in Rochester City, Minnesota on May 11th, 2023, at the age of 94. Larry was proceeded in passing by his beloved wife, Shirley A. Bergerson, a native of Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Larry was born on April 6, 1929, in San Francisco, California, and was the only child of Lloyd N. and Irene G.(Campen) Halling....
Eugene "Gene" Utzka
May 11, 2023
Eugene "Gene" Utzka, 84, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at St. John's Lutheran Community in Albert Lea.
Born on January 15, 1939, in Minnesota Lake to the late John, Sr. and Anna (Baumgartner) Utzka. A proud veteran of the United States Airforce, Gene served his country from 1958-1961. On February 19, 1966, he was...
Timothy John McCall
May 10, 2023
On May 10, 2023, Timothy John McCall was called to join his Heavenly Father. He died peacefully at his home in Rochester, NY. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 at Vista Swedish Lutheran Cemetery in New Richland, MN.Tim was born to Thomas and Georgia (Swanson) McCall on September 23, 1951 at Mankato, Minnesota. He was the...
Charles R. "Chuck" Stearns
May 10, 2023
Charles Robert “Chuck” Stearns, 94, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the Bancroft Estates in Albert Lea, with his family by his side.
Born on September 16, 1928, in Tracy, MN, he was the son of the late Walter and Grace (Olson) Stearns. Raised in Walnut Grove, Chuck worked as a long haul truck...
Ethel Lea Moen
May 9, 2023
Ethel Lea "Lea" Edna Moen (Luecht) passed away peacefully at the Good Samaritan nursing care facility in Albert Lea on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. She was 88 years of age at the time. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 11AM at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Service in Albert Lea; Pastor Marcia Pedersen will be officiating. Visitation...
LaVerne Strom Seberson
May 6, 2023
LaVerne Strom Seberson, 95, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully and entered into God’s Eternal Care on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at his daughter’s home, with his loving family by his side.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday May 16, 2023, at Grace Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, with Pastor Shane Koepke officiating. The family will...
Randolph "Randy" Thomas Fisher
May 6, 2023
Randolph “Randy” Thomas Fisher passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
The first of seven children born to Frank and DeLorice Fisher, Randy was born on September 19, 1949, in Winona, MN. He spent his early childhood with his family in NE Rochester and attended Jefferson School until he moved to a school in Faribault for...
Terrance Warner
May 4, 2023
Terrance S. Warner (Terry), age 72, passed away at his residence on May 4, 2023 with his family by his side.
Terry was born in Faribault to parents Gordon and Agnes (Pribyl) Warner. He grew up in Elysian, MN and graduated from Waterville High School in 1969.
Terry served with the Army National Guard in Faribault for 6 years...
Pauline "Polly" Marie Zwinger
May 3, 2023
After a 40-year run with multiple sclerosis, cancer invited itself to life’s journey. You sure had a few lousy travel companions Polly. Pauline Zwinger, age 61, passed away May 3, 2023, at Legacy of Brownsdale Assisted Living of sarcomatoid carcinoma of the kidney, an uncommon and particularly aggressive form of cancer.
Pauline was born in St Paul, MN, attended St...
Phyllis Stieler
May 3, 2023
Phyllis Emily (Stensrud) Stieler, age 95, of Albert Lea, MN passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023, at Throne Crest Senior Living Community with her loving family by her side.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Services in Albert Lea, MN; Pastor Greg Ciesluk will officiate. ...
Marcelino Moreno Talamantes, Sr.
May 2, 2023
Marcelino (Marce) Talamantes Sr. 85 of Albert Lea, MN passed away Tuesday May 2, 2023, at Thorne Crest Retirement Home surrounded by his family.
Marcelino was born to Eucebio and Hilaria Talamantes on January 28, 1938. The family moved around as migrant workers and finally settled in Albert Lea, MN
On April 11, 1956, Marcelino married Maria Magdalena (Mary...
Jim Norby
May 2, 2023
Alan James Norby (Jim) of Albert Lea, MN passed away Tuesday May 2, 2023 at Thorne Crest with his family by his side. Services will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, May 8, 2023 at First Presbyterian Church in Albert Lea with visitation beginning 1 hour prior to the service; inurnment to be held at Hillcrest Cemetery following a fellowship luncheon.
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Robert Paul Roche
Apr 21, 2023
Robert Paul Roche, age 67 of Albert Lea, Minnesota went to his heavenly home on April 21, 2023. Robert was born on August 25, 1955, and was a lifelong resident of Albert Lea. He graduated from Albert Lea Senior High school and Mankato State University where he also received Master of Science degrees in Library Science and in Accounting. After...
Ruth C. Perry
Apr 13, 2023
Ruth C. Perry, 98, of Albert Lea, passed away on April 13th, 2023, surrounded by family and friends at her home, Oak Park Place.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, April 21, 2023, at The American Legion Post 56 in Albert Lea, MN, with military honors.
Ruth Charlotte Perry was born August 9th...
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