Obituaries

Daniel Duane Robertson

Daniel Duane Robertson

Dec 8, 2022

Daniel D. Robertson, 67, Lenexa, Kansas, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022, at his home.

Dan was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He served proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps for 20 years, retiring as a Staff Sgt. in 1994. He was one of the three founding members of The Rogue’s Gallery of KC and he was known as Sir...

Lola Ann Supalla

Lola Ann Supalla

Dec 6, 2022

Lola Ann Supalla, 72, passed away on December 6, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN, with family by her side.

Lola was born on June 9, 1950 to Bradford and Ione (Burmeister) Spear in Mankato, MN.  She was raised in southern, rural Minnesota towns until settling in Hartland with her family in her teenage years.  She graduated from...

Jaqueline Marie Jensen

Jaqueline Marie Jensen

Dec 4, 2022

Jacqueline Jensen, 56, of Albert Lea, MN passed away at Good Samaritan in Albert Lea on December 4, 2022. Services will be held at the family's convenience.

Eugene Lorne Hagen

Eugene Lorne Hagen

Dec 4, 2022

Eugene L. Hagen, age 90 of New Richland, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 4, 2022. Eugene was born July 1, 1932 to Lawrence and Evelyn Hagen at home in Waseca County. On June 27, 1954 he married the love of his life, and as he would say “the social director”, Phyllis Hanson – better known as “Snooky”....

Rhoda Grace Knudson

Rhoda Grace Knudson

Dec 3, 2022

Rhoda Grace Knudson age 86 of Rochester, MN passed away December 3, 2022 at Benedict House Memory Care of Rochester. Rhoda was born March 24, 1936 to parents Ernest Scheibert and Alma (Stark) Scheibert. She was baptized by her father who was the pastor of Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church for the Deaf and confirmed at Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church...

Steven Allen Pruisner

Steven Allen Pruisner

Dec 3, 2022

Steven Allen Pruisner, age 67 of Albert Lea, passed away on December 3, 2022. Steven will always be remembered for being a wonderfully kind human; he would truly give you the shirt off of his back. He loved sports, especially baseball, and enjoyed watching the Twins and Cubs. Fishing and camping were also among his favorite things to do. Steven...

Richard "Dick" E. Kary

Richard "Dick" E. Kary

Dec 2, 2022

Richard “Dick” Kary, age 91 of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 2, 2022. He was born on December 19, 1930 in Eureka South Dakota to Emanuel and Gertrude Kary. He graduated in 1949 from Java High School. He went on to obtain his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Dakota which he attended on a...

Marvin Lars Helgeson

Marvin Lars Helgeson

Dec 1, 2022

Marvin Lars Helgeson lived life to the fullest. He had a way of making everyone feel loved and appreciated. His love lives on through all who knew him. Marvin died in his home early Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the age of 87. 

He was born August 20, 1935 to Ray and Alta Helgeson in Wood Lake, Minnesota and was...

Nancy Joan Vincent (nee Southwick)

Nancy Joan Vincent (nee Southwick)

Nov 30, 2022

Nancy Joan Vincent (nee Southwick), age 84 of Alexandria, formerly of Wells, MN died Wednesday, November 30, 2022 in Alexandria, MN. A funeral service will be held at Open Doors United Methodist Church, 595 1st Ave SW, Wells, MN at 10:30A on Thursday, December 15, 2022 with visitation beginning one hour prior. The family will also receive friends and loved...

Matthew "Matt" Thomas Kleinschrodt

Matthew "Matt" Thomas Kleinschrodt

Nov 26, 2022

 

Matthew Thomas Kleinschrodt, 66, of Albert Lea died unexpectedly of natural causes on November 26, 2022. 

Matt was born in Albert Lea, MN on August 7, 1956, the son of Herman “Casey” and Marilyn (Maiden) Kleinschrodt. He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1976. Matt was a proud graduate of Minnesota State University with a Bachelor of Science...

Andrew "Andy" Olaf Dyrdal

Andrew "Andy" Olaf Dyrdal

Nov 24, 2022

Andrew “Andy” Olaf Dyrdal of Albert Lea, beloved father and grandfather, passed away on November 24th at the age of 99.

Andy was born in Albert Lea on April 17th, 1923, to Theodore and Agnes Dyrdal. He was raised in Lerdal and went to Hoidal School, a one-room country schoolhouse, before graduating from Albert Lea High School in 1941. Following...

Lee Allen Van Guilder

Lee Allen Van Guilder

Nov 23, 2022

Lee Allen Van Guilder, 70, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic in Austin, with his family by his side.

Born on September 4, 1952, in Albert Lea, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Katherine (Christenson) Van Guilder. A graduate of Albert Lea High School, Lee proudly served in...

Judy C. Wendland

Judy C. Wendland

Nov 23, 2022

Judy Wendland, 68, of Albert Lea, formerly of Austin, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea.

Born on October 18, 1954 in Walnut Grove, MN, she was the daughter of the late Florence Knakmuhs. Known for her strong work ethic and delicious banana bread, Judy enjoyed tending to her flower garden in...

Gertrude Hattie Elaine Johnson

Gertrude Hattie Elaine Johnson

Nov 21, 2022

 

Gertrude Hattie Elaine Johnson, 93, of Owatonna, MN passed away peacefully on November 21, 2022 at the New Richland Care Center, New Richland, MN.

Gertrude was born on September 15, 1929 to Carl and Edith Johnson in New Richland, MN.  She was raised on the family farm in New Richland and attended New Richland District #85 country school.  She...

Jean Lois Ahlstrom

Jean Lois Ahlstrom

Nov 21, 2022

Jean Lois Ahlstrom, 91, of Geneva passed away on November 21, 2022 at Whispering Oaks Living in Ellendale, MN with her loving girls by her side.

Jean was born on June 20, 1931 to Lawrence and Magdalene (Larson) Bartsch in Albert Lea, MN.  She attended and graduated from Ellendale-Geneva High School. Following her graduation, she attended Austin Community College in...

Barbara Fraley

Barbara Fraley

Nov 20, 2022

Barbara K Fraley, 80, of Albert Lea, died on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Albert Lea.

Barbara was born on January 27, 1942 in Albert Lea and was a daughter of the late Vincent and Helen (Larson) Hendrickson. Barbara retired from Streators in Albert Lea.

She is survived by her children, Robin (Larry) Hanson, of...

Laurie Huston

Laurie Huston

Nov 20, 2022

Laurie Elaine Huston, 70, of Albert Lea died Sunday, November 20, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  She was born November 20, 1952, in Wells, Minnesota to Burdette and Marian (Fethke) Hummer, the third of four children. She graduated from Wells High School in 1971 and lived most of her life in rural Wells.

On January 7, 1972,...

Randall "Randy" Lee Parks

Randall "Randy" Lee Parks

Nov 19, 2022

 

Randall “Randy” Lee Parks, 72, passed away on November 19, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic Health System, Austin, MN.

Randy was born on June 17, 1950 to Donald and Fonda (Griner) Parks in Hampton, Iowa. He attended and graduated from Hampton High School.   Following graduation he attended Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, IA and later transferred to Mankato...

Gloria Ann Ell

Gloria Ann Ell

Nov 18, 2022

 Gloria Ann Ell, 75, of Albert Lea, MN passed away in her home November 18, 2022.

Gloria was born on January 17, 1947 in Balsam Lake, WI. After graduating from Albert Lea High School, Gloria went on to obtain a Beautician Certification from the Minnesota Beauty Academy in Minneapolis, MN. Returning to Albert Lea, she met John Ell and they...

Ronald Sickels

Ronald Sickels

Nov 18, 2022

Ronald “Ronnie” Dean Sickels, 76, of Albert Lea, passed away on November 18, 2022, at his home.

Born on August 26, 1946, in Albert Lea, he was a son of the late Roy and Hazel (Loge) Sickels. A veteran of the United States Army, Ron bravely served in during the Vietnam War. A member of the Albert Lea VFW Post...