Obituaries

Elaine Janie Staloch

Elaine Janie Staloch

Jun 4, 2023

Elaine “Janie” Staloch, 93, passed away on Sunday, June 04, 2023 at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Born on June 26, 1929, in Fairfax, Minnesota, she was the second of fifteen children born to the late William and Olive Peichel. She attended country school, St. Andrews Catholic Church School and the University of Minnesota, where she would later...

Edwin "Ed" Gordon Jensen

Edwin "Ed" Gordon Jensen

Jun 1, 2023

Edwin "Ed" Gordon Jensen of Ellendale, MN passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 1, 2023 at Whispering Oak Place in Ellendale, MN; he was 94 years old, one month shy of his 95th birthday.

Edwin “Ed” Gordon Jensen was born July 2, 1928 in Ida Grove, Iowa to Gordon and Clara (Sward) Jensen. He lived there for a...

Craig Allen Hansen

Craig Allen Hansen

May 31, 2023

Craig Allen Hansen of Hollandale passed away May 31, 2023 at the age of 70. Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Services in Albert Lea will be hosting a memorial in honor of Craig starting at 11:00 AM, Monday June 12, 2023; a public visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Born February 24, 1953 to Wayne and Gretchen (Schiager) Hansen...

Margaret Joan Byrne

Margaret Joan Byrne

May 27, 2023

M. Joan Byrne, age 94 of Pompano Beach, FL, departed this life May 27, 2023 at Catholic Hospice, Holy Cross Hospital in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Joan was born April 22, 1929 in New Prague, MN to Jerome and Mary (Adams) Byrne. She graduated from Good Council in Mankato, MN. She received a BA and Masters degrees from Mankato State University....

Agnes Theressa Christensen

Agnes Theressa Christensen

May 27, 2023

Early Saturday morning, May 27th, 2023, Agnes Theressa Christensen passed away peacefully in her beloved farmhouse near Bath Township where she had lived for over 70 years.  Agnes was born at Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, Minnesota, on November 11,1928, to Lawrence and Olga Martin. She joined her brother, James, and sister, Katherine, on a farm site in Freeborn County...

Dennis Robert Gore

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...