Obituaries
Cory Steele
Jan 12, 2024
Cory Michael Steele, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on January 12, 2024, at the age of 46. Born on September 4, 1977, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, Cory was the loving spouse of Carmen “Michelle” Steele and a devoted father to his two sons, Brendon and Jaydon. His tragic loss has left a void in the hearts...
Ignacio "Nash" Chavez
Jan 12, 2024
Ignacio “Nash” Chavez, a hardworking man who valued his family above all else, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024, with family by his side. Nash was born on March 14, 1942, in Overton, NE, to Phyllis (Hernandez) and Telesforo Chavez.
From a young age, he learned the importance of dedication and providing for his loved ones, and he carried...
Delcie Lee Brandt
Jan 10, 2024
Delcie Brandt, a wonderful gardener, and great cook, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024, at the age of 80 years and 11 months, at Thorne Crest. Her legacy, rich with the beauty of meticulously tended gardens and the warmth of lovingly prepared meals, speaks volumes of her love for life's simple, yet profound, joys.
Born on February 7, 1943, to...
Joanne Doreen Bergland Olson
Jan 9, 2024
Joanne Doreen Bergland Olson passed away at Thorne Crest Senior Living on January 9, 2024 at the age of 86. Born February 15, 1937 to John and Dorothea (Nelson) Anderson, she was born, baptized, and confirmed in Albert Lea, MN.
Joanne was preceded in death by her parents; first spouse John Bergland in 1991, and her second spouse Laverne Olson...
Raymond Harold Gavle
Jan 8, 2024
Raymond H Gavle, 88, of Albert Lea, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at St. John's Lutheran Community-The Woodlands.
A memorial service for Ray will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024, 11 a.m., at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Services in Albert Lea with Pastor Michael Harris officiating. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service.
Ray was...
Deborah Lynn Madson
Jan 7, 2024
Deborah “Debbie” Lynn (Goodemann) Madson left this world on Sunday, January 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Hartland, MN.
Born on August 8, 1951, in Albert Lea, MN, Debbie lived there until after her high school graduation in 1969. Deborah brought joy and laughter to everyone who knew her. She had an undeniable zest for...
Susan Gladso
Jan 6, 2024
Susan Gladso, 74, of Albert Lea, the beloved wife of Olle Gladso, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic- St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00PM on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the New Life Christian Church, with Pastor Vern Harris officiating. The family will receive friends at a visitation...
Betty Ellertson
Jan 6, 2024
Betty Jane (Howdahl) Ellertson, 84, joined her loved ones in the Kingdom of Heaven on January 6, 2024.
Born May 5, 1939, in Baudette, MN, to John and Gertrude (Witt) Howdahl, Betty grew up alongside her brothers John, Harold, Carl, Earl, and sister Gladys. After graduating from Baudette High School, Betty met her husband, Darrell, and the two were wed...
Velma Zent
Jan 4, 2024
Velma Eileen Zent passed away peacefully, into the embrace of our Lord, with her loving family by her side, on the morning of January 4th, 2024, in Albert Lea, MN.
Velma was born July 17th, 1930, in McIntosh, SD to Bessie and Hayes Strampher. She was the second oldest of eight children. The majority of her childhood was spent in...
Helen A. Knapp
Jan 3, 2024
Helen Ann (Schultz) Knapp, 86, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at St. John’s - the Woodlands, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Born in Princeton, Minnesota on July 20, 1937, to Fred W. and Anna E. (Oliver) Schultz, Helen attended Princeton High School.
Helen married Robert “Bob” Knapp in the mountains above Santa Cruz, California on March 5, 1960. Together...
Jane Leigh Wagner
Dec 31, 2023
Jane Leigh Wagner gained her wings on December 31, 2023 with her loving family by her side at St Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. Heaven just got a little windier when the hurricane blew in.
Mama Jane, Hurricane Jane, or Mama Wags, no matter what you called her she was sure to be your friend through thick and thin and...
Doris Miller
Dec 29, 2023
Doris Mae (Kvanbek) Miller went home to Our Heavenly Father on Friday, December 29, 2023, and was made whole. There she joined her husband Robert K Miller and daughter Wendy Lane once again. Along with her parents Jacob and Linnie Kvanbek, twin sister Dorean F Brouillette, sister Thelma (Heggen, Tollefson) Ree, brothers Virgil Heggen and Julian Kvanbek. Her in-laws and...
Emily Morrison
Dec 22, 2023
Emily Ruth Morrison, 94, formerly of Albert Lea and now Litchfield, passed peacefully on December 22, 2023, at Emmaus Place. A celebration of life is planned for Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM, with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery following the reception.
Emily was born on July...
Winston B. Evenson
Dec 22, 2023
Winston Burnett Evenson, a loving father, grandfather, and proud member of his community, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving daughters, on December 22, 2023, at the New Richland Care Center. Born on June 28, 1927, in New Richland, Winston was the son of Arthur and Alice (Sunde) Evenson.
After graduating from New Richland High School in 1945, Winston answered...
Jolynn Sue Johnson
Dec 21, 2023
Jolynn Sue (Kestner) Johnson, a beloved wife, mother, and cherished member of the community, peacefully departed this world on December 21, 2023, in Wells, MN, at Parkview Care Center.
A native of Austin, MN, Jolynn was born on March 31, 1949, to her parents, Albert and Leona (Bohn) Kestner. Jolynn would go on to graduate from Austin High School and...
Charlotte Olson
Dec 17, 2023
Charlotte Maurine (Marpe) Olson of Mansfield, was born March 21, 1929 in Alden Township to Fred Marpe and Edith (Meyer). She was 94 years old when she died peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
Charlotte grew up in Mansfield and attended Kiester High School where she graduated in 1947. While attending high school, she worked at...
Roberto "Bob" Flores Garza
Dec 17, 2023
Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Roberto “Bob” Flores Garza, 77, passed away peacefully in his Albert Lea residence, surrounded by family on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Born on July 9, 1946, in Crystal City, Texas, to Antonio and Saragoza (Flores) Garza, Bob was one of eight children. On February 22, 1964, Bob married Susie Chavez in Lubbock, Texas. Together they...
Peggy Lenore Raleigh
Dec 15, 2023
Peggy Lenore Raleigh peacefully passed away at St. John's Woodlands Community on December 15, 2023. She was born on May 10, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio to Chester and Juanita (Dalhart) Tucker.
After graduating high school, Peggy attended secretarial school, where she gained valuable skills that would serve her well throughout her life. In 1994, Peggy and her husband Dennis...
Darlyne Louise Rippey
Dec 12, 2023
Darlyne L Rippey, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2023 at Thorne Crest Living Community in Albert Lea, MN. Born on June 19, 1927, to the parents George and Marguerite Martin in St. Joseph, MO, Darlyne's journey was one of immeasurable love, faith, and dedication.
Darlyne's life was forever transformed on May 18, 1946, when she married her high school sweetheart,...
Florence Sigurdson
Dec 10, 2023
Florence Lillian Sigurdson passed away on December 10, 2023, at her home in Albert Lea. Florence was born to Peter Christ Johannsen and Othilda (Elmer) Johannsen on January 12, 1923, in Wells, Minnesota. Florence was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Alden before the family settled on a farm near Clarks Grove.
After marrying James Sigurdson on December 10,...
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