Obituaries

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...

Phyllis Stieler

Phyllis Stieler

May 3, 2023

Phyllis Emily (Stensrud) Stieler, age 95, of Albert Lea, MN passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023, at Throne Crest Senior Living Community with her loving family by her side.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Services in Albert Lea, MN; Pastor Greg Ciesluk will officiate. ...

Marcelino Moreno Talamantes, Sr.

Marcelino Moreno Talamantes, Sr.

May 2, 2023

 

Marcelino (Marce) Talamantes Sr. 85 of Albert Lea, MN passed away Tuesday May 2, 2023, at Thorne Crest Retirement Home surrounded by his family.

Marcelino was born to Eucebio and Hilaria Talamantes on January 28, 1938. The family moved around as migrant workers and finally settled in Albert Lea, MN

On April 11, 1956, Marcelino married Maria Magdalena (Mary...

Jim Norby

Jim Norby

May 2, 2023

Alan James Norby (Jim) of Albert Lea, MN passed away Tuesday May 2, 2023 at Thorne Crest with his family by his side. Services will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, May 8, 2023 at First Presbyterian Church in Albert Lea with visitation beginning 1 hour prior to the service; inurnment to be held at Hillcrest Cemetery following a fellowship luncheon.

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Robert Paul Roche

Robert Paul Roche

Apr 21, 2023

Robert Paul Roche, age 67 of Albert Lea, Minnesota went to his heavenly home on April 21, 2023.  Robert was born on August 25, 1955, and was a lifelong resident of Albert Lea.  He graduated from Albert Lea Senior High school and Mankato State University where he also received Master of Science degrees in Library Science and in Accounting.  After...

Ruth C. Perry

Ruth C. Perry

Apr 13, 2023

Ruth C. Perry, 98, of Albert Lea, passed away on April 13th, 2023, surrounded by family and friends at her home, Oak Park Place.

A celebration of life service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, April 21, 2023, at The American Legion Post 56 in Albert Lea, MN, with military honors.

Ruth Charlotte Perry was born August 9th...

Debra Salthe

Debra Salthe

Apr 11, 2023

Debra Jean Salthe, 68, of Clarks Grove, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Born on April 3, 1955 in Waseca, MN, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Joanne (Fetti) Kath. The family moved to California and returned a few years later. Debra attended grades 1-4 in the two-room school...

Beverly "Bev" Jean Thompson

Beverly "Bev" Jean Thompson

Apr 10, 2023

Beverly, 79 passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN on April 10th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Bev was born in Albert Lea, MN on January 19th, 1944 to Robert and Alice (Ingamells) Butters. Bev attended and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1962.

On July 14, 1962, Bev married her high school sweetheart, Roger...

Russell Sanden

Russell Sanden

Apr 8, 2023

Russell Gilman Sanden, 74, of Glenville, MN passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Russell was born on August 31, 1948 to Gilman and Lila (Land) Sanden in Mason City, Iowa.  He was raised on the family farm in the Northwood/Kensett area by his grandparents, Laura and Clayton Land.   Russell attended and...

Donald "Don" Vernon Sullivan

Donald "Don" Vernon Sullivan

Apr 8, 2023

Donald “Don” Vernon Sullivan, 85, passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 8, 2023 in Albert Lea, MN. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at St. Theodore’s Catholic Church in Albert Lea. Visitation will be held for friends and family the evening prior; Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 6:00...

Louis H. Tomschin

Louis H. Tomschin

Apr 5, 2023

Louis (Louie) Henry Tomschin passed away at 92 years of age on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Albert Lea.

 A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Ascension Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, MN; Pastor Mark Boorsma will officiate.  Louis’ family will greet guests at a visitation one...