Obituaries

Katherine M Rogers

Katherine M Rogers

Aug 10, 2023

Katherine Mary Rogers. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 10, 2023, at Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester. She was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully passed into the arms of her Savior. Kathie was born on April 27, 1942, in her hometown of Foley, Minnesota. She was the daughter of James and Anna Hromatka....

Jack Lee Nelson

Jack Lee Nelson

Aug 9, 2023

Jack Lee Nelson, a devoted farmer and military veteran, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2023, at Thorne Crest Senior Living in Albert Lea, MN. He was born on July 29, 1936, in Thornton, IA, to Willie and Alice (Medlin) Nelson.

Before pursuing his lifelong farming career, Jack served honorably in the military. In 1954, he entered the Army National...

Katherine Jean Attig

Katherine Jean Attig

Aug 7, 2023

Katherine Jean Attig, 79, of Twin Lakes, MN passed away peacefully at her home on August 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Katherine was born on June 7, 1944 in Albert Lea, MN to Pearl and Raymond Quam.  She was raised in the Emmons area where she attended and graduated from Emmons school.  On November 7, 1963 she was...

Bonnie Lou Amann

Bonnie Lou Amann

Aug 5, 2023

Bonnie Lou Amann, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 5, 2023, at Thorne Crest Senior Living in Albert Lea. She was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully left this world. Bonnie was born on November 8, 1945, in her hometown of Albert Lea, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Irving and Blanche Sydnes.

 Bonnie's...

Rachelle Lea Bizjak

Rachelle Lea Bizjak

Aug 4, 2023

Rachelle (Shelley Dale) Bizjak, 54, of Albert Lea, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.

Second child to Wayne and Nancy (Ranten) Dale, of Eden Prairie, Rachelle was born on November 10, 1968, in Seattle, WA.

A 1987 graduate of Bismarck High School in Bismarck, ND, Rachelle went on to study...

Marlene Joy Overgaard

Marlene Joy Overgaard

Aug 2, 2023

Marlene Joy (Anderson) Overgaard, age 90 passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, August 2 at St John’s Lutheran home after a long battle with dementia and COPD.

Marlene was born January 13, 1933 to Victor and Irene Anderson. She lived in Albert Lea all her life. She attended and graduated from Albert Lea High School.  She met and...

Mary Katherine Beck

Mary Katherine Beck

Aug 1, 2023

Mary Katherine (Bergstad) Beck, 70, of Albert Lea, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at her home in Albert Lea.

Mary was born August 4, 1952, in Albert Lea, MN to Carl and Katherine (O’Rourke) Bergstad. Born and raised in Albert Lea, Mary attended Albert Lea High School and worked at Wilsons until she was married and became a...

Wilhelm "Bill" A Groskurth

Wilhelm "Bill" A Groskurth

Jul 29, 2023

Wilhelm Albert (Bill) Groskurth, 89, of Albert Lea MN passed away peacefully at his home on July 29, 2023.

Bill was born April 19, 1934 to Wilhelm T. and Vera A. Groskurth on their farm near Quasqueton, IA. He joined his sister Maxine and was followed by his brother Leon. In 1936 his family moved to a farm near Independence,...

Barbara J Thompson

Barbara J Thompson

Jul 29, 2023

Barbara Jean Thompson, 74, of New Richland, MN passed away on July 29, 2023 at the New Richland Care Center surrounded by her loving family.

Barb was born in on June 22, 1949 to Dale and Evelyn Smith in Waseca, MN.  She attended and graduated from New Richland-Hartland School in 1967.  Following her graduation, she attended Minneapolis Vocational Chef School...

Brian Richard McMullen

Brian Richard McMullen

Jul 28, 2023

Brian Richard McMullen, 79, of Albert Lea, MN passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023, at St Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN with his loving family by his side.

Brian was born on March 17, 1944, to Raphael and Velma (Anderson) McMullen in St Paul, MN.  His family moved to Albert Lea, MN when he was a toddler.

Brian attended...

Wilma May Turnbull

Wilma May Turnbull

Jul 15, 2023

Wilma May Turnbull, 93, of Albert Lea passed away on Saturday July 15, 2023, at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community.

  She was born April 21, 1930 to Oscar and Florence Leir (Millard) in Murdo, South Dakota.  As a young child, Wilma moved to Randolph, MN.  She graduated from Randolph High School in 1948 and attended Winona State College for elementary...

Matthew Anderson

Matthew Anderson

Jul 13, 2023

Matthew Jay Anderson of Albert Lea, MN age 66 passed away Thursday July 13, 2023.

Matt is survived by his wife, Peggy Anderson of Albert Lea; children, Scott Anderson (Anna) of West Salem, WI and their children, Katie Scott (Quincy) of San Antonio, TX and their children, Kevin Anderson of Albert Lea, and Kristopher Anderson (Kim) of Webster City, IA...

Sandra Kay Berven

Sandra Kay Berven

Jul 12, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Sandra Kay Berven, beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated employee, at the age of 76 in Rochester, MN. Friends and loved ones are invited to join together to honor Sandra's life. Visitation will take place at Bonnerup Funeral Service in Albert Lea on July 19, 2023, from 2:00 PM...

Sharry Gail Olson

Sharry Gail Olson

Jul 11, 2023

Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep…  this prayer was recited for years between Sharry and her husband Curtis as their day ended.  Sharry’s soul to take came on July 11, 2023 as she passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family.

One of two children to Harry and Eileen...

Gina Rae Flatness

Gina Rae Flatness

Jul 10, 2023

Gina Rae Flatness, 62, passed away on July 10, 2023 at her home in Albert Lea, MN.

Gina was born on August 25, 1960 to Gerald and Rozella (Carlson) Gleason. She grew up in Albert Lea, MN and graduated from Albert Lea High School (class of 1979). After graduation, Gina moved to Loveland, CO with Paul Flatness. In 1983, they...

Duane L Johnson

Duane L Johnson

Jul 9, 2023

Duane LeRoy Johnson, age 85, died peacefully at Thorne Crest in Albert Lea Sunday, July 9, 2023. The family will be welcoming visitors from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Thursday, July 13th at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Service. Duane’s funeral service will be held at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Service, 11:00 AM, Friday, July 14, 2023, with interment following at...

Ahziyas Bellemy Solo Dampha

Ahziyas Bellemy Solo Dampha

Jul 6, 2023

Ahziyas Bellemy Solo Dampha, 2, of Albert Lea, gained his wings on Thursday July 6, 2023, at Mayo Health System of Albert Lea, with his mother by his side.  Born on April 17, 2021, in Austin MN, Ahziyas was the son of Izaiah Dampha and Emma Sullivan. With big brown eyes, the deepest dimples, lashes to the sky, and a...

George Robert Ritz

George Robert Ritz

Jul 4, 2023

George Robert Ritz, age 83, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on July 4, 2023.   George was born on 02/28/1940 in West Hazleton, PA to Michael and Anna Ritz.    George and his wife Diana made their way through several states but made their way to Geneva, MN to raise their three older children and in 1982 moved...

Daniel "Dan" Steven Diemer

Daniel "Dan" Steven Diemer

Jul 4, 2023

Daniel “Dan” Steven Diemer, 73, of Emmons, MN, passed away at his home on July 4, 2023.

Dan was born on December 5, 1949 in Albert Lea, MN to Earl and Genevieve (Tonheim) Diemer. He attended and graduated from Albert Lea schools is 1968.  Following his graduation, he attended Mankato State University for a short time.  In April 1969 he...

Judith Waage

Judith Waage

Jul 3, 2023

Judith (Mrotz) Waage, 83, of Geneva, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at the Owatonna Hospital in Owatonna, MN.

Born on March 16, 1940, in Glenville, MN, she was the daughter of the late Gustav and Mabel (Franke) Mrotz.  The family moved to Ellendale, where Judy grew up and attended school. On September 11, 1964, she was united in...