Obituaries
Paul Duane Field
Nov 8, 2023
Paul Duane Field, a dedicated husband, loving father, and active member of the Albert Lea community, passed away on November 8, 2023, at the age of 75 in his hometown. Born on April 18, 1948, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, Paul was the beloved son of the late Duane and Florence (Nash) Field.
Paul attended Albert Lea High School, graduating in...
Marilyn Faye (Wiertsema) Hardies
Nov 7, 2023
Marilyn passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on November 7th, 2023.
Marilyn Faye Hardies was born January 12th, 1947, in Artesia, CA, to George and Lena (Frey) Wiertsema. (California Girl) She moved to Rushmore MN at the age of three. She attended school in Rushmore until 8th grade. She then went to high school in Worthington and graduated in...
Anita Cantu
Nov 6, 2023
Anita passed away peacefully in her sleep early in the morning on Monday, November 6. She never fully recovered from her battle with COVID-19, which began in November of 2020. She fought hard for 3 years, and although her fight was not without pain, she never stopped smiling and caring for the people she loved. She always lived her life...
Philip Garcia
Nov 3, 2023
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Philip Jose Garcia, who passed November 3, 2023. Philip was born on December 9, 1965, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to parents Eusebio (Joe) and Lily (Zamora) Garcia.
Phil graduated from Albert Lea High in 1985, where he forged lifelong friendships both at school and at Youth for Christ. An avid...
Stuart Vincent Kubat
Oct 31, 2023
Stuart Vincent Kubat, 66, of Clarks Grove, MN passed away on October 31, 2023 at Rochester Methodist Hospital, Rochester, MN after suffering a stroke on October 28th.
Stuart was born November 17, 1956 in Owatonna, MN to Jerome and Mildred (Standke) Kubat. Stuart married Gala (Vander Stoep) Seath on July 7th 1984 and became step-father to Stacy, Nicole and Erik...
Marilyn Jean Quiram
Oct 30, 2023
Marilyn Jean Quiram, beloved mother, daughter, and respected member of the community, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2023, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 25, 1937, in Rice County, MN, to Sidney and Eleanora (Kokoschke) Meschke, Marilyn lived a life defined by love, joy, and unwavering dedication to her family and her...
Norman Richard Billat
Oct 30, 2023
Norman Richard Billat of Albert Lea passed away on Monday October 30, 2023 at St. Mary's in Rochester, MN at the age of 74. A service in honor of Norman will be held at a later date.
Pamela Charlotte Shaw
Oct 29, 2023
Pamela “Pam” Shaw of Pemberton, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on the evening of Sunday, October 29th 2023, after her courageous 7 year battle with Leukemia.
Pam was the oldest and loudest of six children, born December 12, 1951 to Eugene and Arletta Goettl in Mankato MN. Pam wasmarried to Thane in 1969 and had three children....
James Allan Carlsen
Oct 27, 2023
James Allen “Jim” Carlsen, 77, of Rochester, formerly of Albert Lea, peacefully passed away on October 27, 2023, at the Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester.
A celebration of Jim’s life will be held privately.
James Allen Pierick
Oct 27, 2023
James (Jim) Allen Pierick, 73, of Clarks Grove, MN, passed away on October 27, 2023, at Mayo Clinic's St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.
James was born on April 27, 1950, in Des Moines, IA, to James Clair Pierick and Mary (Gottner) Polich. He spent his childhood in Des Moines where he graduated from North High School in 1968. He...
Robert Maxwell
Oct 25, 2023
Robert “Bob” Maxwell, 94, of Albert Lea, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea.
Born in Des Moines, IA, on December 16, 1928, he was the son of Roscoe and Alta (Barker) Maxwell, the second of 3 children and the only boy. The family moved to Albert Lea when he was young...
Francisco Irlas, Sr.
Oct 24, 2023
Francisco Irlas Sr, 47, of Albert Lea, passed away on October 24, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic- St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.Born on July 26, 1976, in Albert Lea, Francisco was the son of Jose and Guadalupe (Samora) Irlas, of Albert Lea.Francisco was a family-oriented individual, finding immense joy in the company of his loved ones. He was a devoted...
Jurene Erma Mae Wick
Oct 23, 2023
A celebration of life for Jurene Wick, 96, of Albert Lea, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 30, 2023, at First Lutheran Church, in Albert Lea, MN. Pastor Joy Knoppel will be officiating. A private family interment at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church, near Lyle, MN, will precede the service.
Visitation will be from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Sunday,...
Stanley Earl Frondal
Oct 21, 2023
Born in Oakland, MN, Stanley Earl Frondal, 95, of Albert Lea, Mn, beloved husband, father, and pillar ofthe community, passed away on October 21, 2023, at Mayo Clinic-St. Mary’s Campus in Rochestersurrounded by his family.Stanley, born August 7, 1928 to Knut and Ella (Hove) Frondal, dedicated his life to hard work and thefarming industry, serving as an Owner/Operator for many...
Marjorie Ann Swartz
Oct 19, 2023
Marjorie Ann Swartz, 85, of Albert Lea, MN peacefully passed away on October 19, 2023, at Care and Rehab in Ostrander, MN. Born on December 6, 1937, to Bertina (Roveldt) Turnmire and John Bernard Diesman in Blooming Prairie, MN.
Marjorie grew up in the Albert Lea area and embarked on various adventures throughout her life, also living in Tennessee and...
Robert "Bob" Johnson
Oct 19, 2023
Robert “Bob” Edward Johnson passed away suddenly joining our heavenly Father on October 19, 2023. Bob was born in Albert Lea, MN on October 24, 1940 to H. Nordeen and Lucille Johnson. He graduated from ALHS in 1959 and attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. He graduated with degrees in psychology and history. More importantly, he met the love...
Audrey Wittmer
Oct 15, 2023
Audrey Wittmer, 89, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2023, at the St. Johns Lutheran Community. Born on April 2, 1934, in Albert Lea, MN, she was the daughter of the late George and Alma (Fogel) Wittmer and brought light and joy to the lives she touched throughout her journey.
Audrey will be fondly remembered for her zest...
Carrie Jean Blake
Oct 11, 2023
Carrie Jean Blake, 43, of North Las Vegas, passed away on October 11, 2023.
Born on August 10, 1980, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, she was the beloved daughter of Gary Blake and the late Dianne (Fjermestad) Blake.
From her early years, she radiated a sweetness and kindness. As a child, she loved her pets and even kept a pet rabbit...
Jay Andrew Dyrdal
Oct 8, 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jay Andrew Dyrdal, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. Born on October 28, 1954, to Andrew and LoAnn (Johnson) Dyrdal of Albert Lea, Minnesota, Jay's journey on this Earth concluded peacefully on October 8, 2023.
Jay's passion for cars ignited during his high school years at Albert Lea High School, where...
Richard Allen Manges
Oct 8, 2023
Richard A. Manges, 62, of Albert Lea, died Sunday, October 8, 2023, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. A visitation will be on Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 4-7 at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services in Albert Lea, MN. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Hayward Lutheran Church, Hayward, MN at 11...
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