Obituaries

Sharon Haugan

Sharon Haugan

Nov 18, 2022

Sharon Ann Haugan (Tukua), 80, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on November 18th, 2022 at Seasons Hospice House surrounded by family.

Sharon was born on December 28th, 1941 to Norris and Wanita Tukua in Waseca, MN.

She dedicated over 40 years of her life working at Mayo Medical Center in Nursing Education in Rochester, MN.  Earlier in her career,...

Rose Ingman

Rose Ingman

Nov 17, 2022

Rose Ingman, 61, of Albert Lea, MN passed away at his residence on November 11, 2022. Services will be held at the family's convenience.

Arlen Prescher

Arlen Prescher

Nov 16, 2022

Arlen H. Prescher, 86, of Albert Lea, passed away and enter God’s eternal care on November 16, 2022 at his home.

Born on July 17, 1936, in Blue Earth, MN, he was the son of the late Arlo and Adeline (Bassett) Prescher. A graduate of Bricelyn High School, Arlen proudly served his country in the United States Army. On November...

Franklin Richard Means

Franklin Richard Means

Nov 14, 2022

Franklin Richard Means was born in Albert Lea, MN on February 10, 1934 to Henry and Stella (Madson) Means, the youngest child in the family of 7 children.  Frank, died November 14, 2022 at the Eagle Claw group home where he was a resident for several years.  He had the privilege of helping name this facility and this showed his...

Lyle Curtis Boelter

Lyle Curtis Boelter

Nov 13, 2022

Lyle Boelter, 89, of Albert Lea, MN died on Sunday November 13, 2022.

Lyle was born on April 24, 1933 to Albin and Verna (Swanson) Boelter in Mankato, MN.  At a young age he moved to Albert Lea with his family and attended and graduated in 1952 from Albert Lea Schools.  Following graduation, Lyle attended Dunwoody Industrial Institution in Minneapolis;...

Joanne Mary Cromwell

Joanne Mary Cromwell

Nov 12, 2022

 

Joanne Mary Cromwell, 84, of Geneva, MN, passed away on November 12, 2022 at her home; surrounded by her loving family.

Joanne was born on January 26, 1938 to Clarence and Della (Waldemar) King in Geneva, MN.  She attended and graduated from Albert Lea School.  On October 27, 1957 she married the love of her life, Donly Cromwell at...

Donald Root

Donald Root

Nov 12, 2022

Donald E. Root, 91, of New Richland, passed away on November 12, 2022.

Donald was born on January 25, 1931, in New Richland, MN, to the late Bert and Myrtle (Groth) Root. A veteran of the United States Army, Don proudly served his country during the Korean War and was a member of the Waseca VFW “Sweet-Sommers” Post 1642 Honor...

Eldora Johnson

Eldora Johnson

Nov 11, 2022

Eldora Jean Johnson, 83, of Albert Lea passed away November 11, 2022 in Rochester, MN with her daughters by her side.

Eldora was born on November 7, 1939 to Ray and Martha (Jensen) Heskett in Albert Lea, MN. On October 10, 1964 in Sioux Falls, SD, Eldora was united in marriage to Norman L. Johnson. They continued to make Albert...

Scott Neumann

Scott Neumann

Nov 11, 2022

Scott Kenneth Neumann, age 52, of Waterville, MN, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at his home with his mom by his side. 

Scott was born September 14th, 1970 in Owatonna, MN, the son of Margaret “Margie” (Lambrecht) Neumann Jacobson, of Waterville, MN, and the late Kenneth R. Neumann. He attended school in Owatonna and graduated from Owatonna High School...

Donald Entwisle

Donald Entwisle

Nov 11, 2022

Donald John Entwisle, 91, of New Richland, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on November 11, 2022, surrounded by family.  

Don was born to Richard and Cecelia (Reckers) Entwisle in Sioux City, IA on May 13, 1931.  He attended school in Adrian, MN at St. Adrian’s Catholic School.  After graduation, he attended South Dakota State College where he...

Beverly Ann Hart

Beverly Ann Hart

Nov 10, 2022

Beverly Ann Hart, 90, of Albert Lea, MN passed away peacefully on November 10, 2022 at her home.

Beverly was born on December 30, 1931 to Dale and Leota (Lestrud) Dearmin in Austin, MN.  She was raised on the family farm by her mother and grandparents; as a child she lived near her aunts and uncles resulting in close relationships...

Jerry Robert Olson

Jerry Robert Olson

Nov 7, 2022

Jerry Robert Olson, 63, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away on November 7th, 2022, at Mayo Hospital in Albert Lea after a continuous battle with heart issues.

Jerry was born on January 4th, 1959, in Albert Lea, MN to Robert and Regis (Johnson) Olson.  He was raised and attended school in Albert Lea, MN.  As a youngster, Jerry enjoyed martial...

Michael Martinez

Michael Martinez

Nov 5, 2022

Michael “Mike” Martinez, 48, of Albert Lea, formerly of Corpus Christi, TX, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester.

Born on October 8, 1974, in Corpus Christi, TX, he was a son of the late Filiberto and Gloria (Lopez) Martinez. Born and raised in Corpus Christi, TX, Mike relocated to Albert Lea in June...

Marcia Dee Petersen

Marcia Dee Petersen

Nov 5, 2022

The funeral service for Marcia Dee Petersen of Albert Lea will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 14, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Albert Lea with Pastor Eileen Woyen officiating. Interment will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 PM on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services and one...

Janice Arlene VanRyswyk

Janice Arlene VanRyswyk

Nov 5, 2022

 

Janice Arlene VanRyswyk, 77, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2022, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Janice was born on August 31, 1945 in Des Moines, IA to Harry and Sylvia (Fjelstad) Dahlum.  At a young age Janice moved with her family to the Myrtle area where she attended country school and later graduated...

Daryl James Billing

Daryl James Billing

Nov 1, 2022

Daryl James Billing, 61, lifelong resident of New Richland, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at the Mayo Health Systems Clinic in Mankato.

Born on March 2, 1961, in Waseca, he was a son of Robert and Harriet (Anderson) Billing. A 1979 graduate of New Richland-Hartland High School, Daryl worked at Freeborn Lumber and most recently Cargill Feed &...

Craig Alan Goette

Craig Alan Goette

Oct 29, 2022

 

 Craig Alan Goette, 69 of New Richland passed away at his home on October 29, 2022.

Craig was born on Feb. 28, 1953 to Marvin & Marcella (Hansen) Goette in Albert Lea, MN. He was raised on the family farm near New Richland. He was baptized & confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church in New Richland. He attended &...

Sylvia "Skip" Bohling

Sylvia "Skip" Bohling

Oct 27, 2022

Sylvia “Skip” Bohling, 81, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea.

Born on January 16, 1941 in Northwood, IA, she was a daughter of the late Seymor and Hazel (Hanson) Reyerson. Following her high school graduation, Skip enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and lived in various cities in...

David G. Long Sr.

David G. Long Sr.

Oct 26, 2022

 

David George Long Sr., 84, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away peacefully at Prairie Senior Cottages in New Richland, MN after a lengthy battle with dementia. 

David was born on November 18, 1937 to George and Ruth (Snyder) Long in Minneapolis, MN.  David was raised in Minneapolis until age ten when his family moved to Albert Lea.  He graduated...

Allan C. Stensrud

Allan C. Stensrud

Oct 25, 2022

Allan C. Stensrud, 84, of Albert Lea, formerly of Freeborn, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2022, at Thorne Crest Senior Living in Albert Lea with his family by his side.

Allan was born May 15, 1938, in Albert Lea, to Richard Sr. and Ethel (Wille) Stensrud. Al graduated from Freeborn High School in 1956. After serving in the United...