Obituaries

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...

Mary "Tina" L. Johnson

Mary "Tina" L. Johnson

Oct 24, 2022

 

Mary “Tina” L. Johnson, 74, was called to her eternal rest at her home in Albert Lea, MN on October 24, 2022  There will be a Celebration of Life on Friday, November 18, 2022, at Our Father's House in Albert Lea, MN.  Visitation will be at 9:30 am and Service at 10:30 am. There will be a lunch to...

Mark Eugene Christenson

Mark Eugene Christenson

Oct 23, 2022

 

Mark Eugene Christenson, 68, of Hartland, MN passed away peacefully with family by his side on October 23, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN.

 

Mark was born on March 14, 1954 to Dale and Joyce (Turner) Christenson in Albert Lea, MN. He attended and graduated from Albert Lea schools. Following his graduation, he entered...

John F. Gonzalez

John F. Gonzalez

Oct 19, 2022

John F. Gonzalez, 90, of Robbinsdale, formerly of Albert Lea, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at the Catholic Eldercare Nursing Facility in Minneapolis, with his family by his side.

Born on April 27, 1932, in Albert Lea, he was the youngest son of the late Manuel and Paula (Rubacaba) Gonzalez. Following his graduation from Albert Lea High School,...

Scott Larry Christensen

Scott Larry Christensen

Oct 19, 2022

Scott Larry Christensen, 61, of Albert Lea, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at his home.

Born on August 5, 1961 in Albert Lea, he was a son of the late Harvey Christensen and Alice Carmen (Thompson) Christensen Johnson. A 1981 graduate of New Richland-Hartland High School, Scott continued his education at Riverland Community College in Albert Lea....

Shirley Kay Fox Hite

Shirley Kay Fox Hite

Oct 15, 2022

 

Shirley Kay Fox Hite, 84, of New Richland was being held with love when she went home to be with her Lord on October 15, 2022 at Prairie Manor Nursing Home in Blooming Prairie, MN.

Shirley was born on March 31, 1938 in Osage, Iowa to Alvin and Clarice (Husset) Kalke. She lived with her family in Osage until...

Jedidiah "Jed" Hove

Jedidiah "Jed" Hove

Oct 12, 2022

Jedidiah “Jed” Hove, 44, of Albert Lea, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at his home after a year long battle with brain cancer. With his family by his side, Jed left this life in the same way that he lived it: quiet and peaceful.

Born on April 24, 1978, he was the beloved son of Kim and...

Janet Kay Engebretson

Janet Kay Engebretson

Oct 11, 2022

 

Janet Kay Engebretson, 81, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2022 at Prairies Senior Cottages in New Richland, MN.

Janet was born on August 7, 1941 on the family farm near Kiester, MN, to Gilbert and Alma (Fure) Folven.  She attended country school near Joice, Iowa and graduated from Albert Lea High School.  Following her graduation, she attended the...

Kay Joanne Goodmanson

Kay Joanne Goodmanson

Oct 9, 2022

Kay Joanne (Carlsen) Goodmanson triumphed over Alzheimer’s on 10/9/2022 at Thorne Crest Memory Care unit and is no longer confined by the disease’s symptoms and her spirt is now free.  In 2019, Kay was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and Kay displayed her indomitable spirit and unending positivity during her battle with pancreatic cancer leaving this earth cancer free.

 

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Avis Luebke

Avis Luebke

Oct 8, 2022

A Celebration of Life for Avis Luebke will be held Saturday, October 29, 2022, 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Albert Lea, in the Chapel. The service for Avis will be livestreamed by her family and can be viewed by visiting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71346151857?pwd=urebDvv2BmaS4hqb70GIfmK7tDsssh.1

Avis was born February 7, 1930 and passed away October 8, 2022 at 92 years and...

Gladys R. Besco

Gladys R. Besco

Oct 8, 2022

Gladys R. Besco, Age 99 of Austin, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 8, 2022.

Gladys was born April 9, 1923 to Frank and Bessie Milks. Gladys was married to Ray R. Besco May 28, 1948. Ray and Gladys lived in Springfield, IL from 1966-1988 after which they moved back to Minnesota.

While impossible to sum...