Obituaries
Paul Henschel
Feb 15, 2025
Paul David Henschel, 73, died on February 15, 2025, at his home in Emmons, MN.
Paul was born on April 9, 1951, and was adopted by Raleigh and Ethel Henschel. Paul’s childhood was spent in California, Colorado, Princeton, MN, and settled in Albert Lea. At the age of 17, Paul decided to join the Air Force and served his country in...
Dean Lloyd Otterson
Feb 12, 2025
Dean died on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Health systems in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Dean Otterson was born on November 11, 1960, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. The only son of Lloyd and Charlene (Lester) Otterson. He graduated from Austin High School in 1979. He married Jolene Beckmann on March 20, 1982, and to this union two children were...
Marilyn J. House
Feb 10, 2025
Mrs. Marilyn House passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025 in Owatonna, Minnesota at the age of 93.
A visitation will be held on Monday, February 17, from 1:00 PM until time of funeral service at 2:30 PM. Interment will be private at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Marilyn was born on December 28, 1931 in Grand Island, Nebraska. She graduated from Hastings College with...
Tammy Jo Bryand
Feb 7, 2025
Tammy Jo Bryand, age 55, of Albert Lea, Minnesota passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Rochester – St. Mary’s Campus, surrounded by her loving family.
A Visitation will be held on Friday, February 14 at 11:00 AM until a brief Time of Sharing at 12:30 PM at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Services in Albert Lea. Interment to...
Mavis Anna Parrish
Feb 7, 2025
Mavis Anna Parrish (Hanson), born on September 9, 1928, in Freeborn County, Minnesota, peacefully passed away at home on February 7, 2025. Mavis was a beloved figure in her community, known for her warm spirit and dedication to her family and friends.
Retiring as a Materials Receiver at Fountain Industries in Albert Lea, Mavis exemplified a strong work ethic throughout her...
Kenneth L. Johnson
Feb 6, 2025
Kenneth Lowell Johnson, 88, of Albert Lea, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic- St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN, with his family by his side.
A full obituary and service details are pending.
Trudy Jean Roberts
Feb 2, 2025
Trudy Jean Roberts was born on April 19, 1955, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She was the fourth child born to the late Richard and Mavis Roberts. Trudy attended high school in Ellendale, Minnesota and worked many years at the ABC Building Community. While in Rochester, she lived at Cedarwood through REM housing. She never married or had children, but she...
Robert "Bob" Nistler
Feb 1, 2025
Robert “Bob” Norbert Nistler, age 90, passed away on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, in his home surrounded by family. Bob was born on March 26th, 1934, in Watkins, Minnesota to Clem and Matilda Nistler.
He grew up on the farm learning the value of hard work and graduated high school from St. Boniface in Cold Spring, Minnesota. After graduation, he proudly...
Janet Louise Poeschl
Jan 30, 2025
Janet Poeschl left this earth to sing in Heaven’s choir on Thursday January 30th, 2025 at New Richland Care Center. She was 75 years old. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Service, Albert Lea, from 4-6-PM and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. The celebration of life will...
Vinh Thi Trinh
Jan 28, 2025
Vinh Thi Trinh "Bà", age 102, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, confidant, and friend.
Bà was born in the year of 1923, in Bac Ninh, Vietnam to Do Thi Vang. She raised her children as a single mother...
Pauline H. Hall
Jan 26, 2025
Pauline Hall went to her eternal home on Sunday, January 26,2025 at Mayo Hospital Mankato. She was lovingly surrounded by her children Julie (Gary) Reed, Lance (Penny) Hall, Kelly (Brian) Preble, Troy Hall and Chris (Fatemeh) Hall.
Pauline Harriet Rystrom Hall was born on March 6, 1934 in North Branch, MN, the first of four daughters to Harry and Leona (Nordine)...
Margaret Solland
Jan 18, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial for Margaret will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 7th, 2025 at St. Theodore Catholic Church in Albert Lea with Father Kurt Farrell officiating; visitation will take place an hour before the service. A private family burial will take place at Ft. Snelling at a later date.
Margaret M. (Billat) Solland, born on February...
Dona Marie Christine Matheson
Jan 16, 2025
Dona Marie Christine Matheson, 93, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Community- The Woodland’s in Albert Lea.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Grace Lutheran Church, with a visitation beginning at 10:00AM. Burial will be held at Graceland Cemetery in Albert Lea.
Dona, affectionately known...
Bernice Monson
Jan 14, 2025
Bernice “Perk” Ellen Monson, 93, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Oak Park Place in Albert Lea.
Born on June 29, 1931, Perk was a daughter of the late Albert and Alvina (Herman) Kalis. She was raised on the family farm outside of Walters, MN. After graduating from Kiester High School in 1949, Perk completed...
James Radke
Jan 13, 2025
James William Radke, age 80, of Manchester, Minnesota, passed away on January 13, 2025.
James was born in Wells, Minnesota on August 29, 1944, to Edwin Alphonse and Marcella Mary (Kalis) Radke. He was raised in Wells and later moved to Ellendale, where he graduated from Ellendale High School.
In 1962, James enlisted in the United States Army. He served his country...
Sharon Miller
Jan 12, 2025
Sharon Ann (Schacherer) Miller passed away on January 12, 2025, at her home in Albert Lea, at the age of 86. She was born and raised in Dawson, Minnesota on August 8, 1938 to the late Herbert and Emmy (Lideen) Schacherer.
After graduating from Dawson High School, Sharon attended Minnesota State University in Mankato. She then moved to Ellendale, Minnesota, where...
Joy Marie Johnson
Jan 11, 2025
Joy Johnson, 67, of Albert Lea, passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2025, at her home.
Born on September 19, 1957, Joy was a daughter of the late John and Florence (Yerhot) Wyant. Throughout her life, Joy was a radiant spirit whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many around her.
Joy and her fiancé, Mark Bader, were the proud owners...
Richard Curtis Walther
Jan 10, 2025
Richard Curtis Walther, age 70 of Albert Lea, MN, passed away on January 10, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Mankato, MN after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. The presence of family earlier had put him at peace. He was a beloved father, grandfather, uncle and husband, who always put others first before himself.
A Celebration of Life will be held...
Gwen Kay Borst
Jan 7, 2025
Gwendolyn Kay Borst, age 76, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, was called to her heavenly home by her Lord and Savior on January 7, 2025
A service to celebrate Gwen’s life will be held at 3:00pm on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services, 2210 East Main St, Albert Lea, MN. Pastor Jeff Phelps to officiate. Family will greet...
Joseph Shaunce
Jan 7, 2025
Joseph Paul Shaunce, age 65, of Albert Lea, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, St. John’s Lutheran Community, in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Born on May 10, 1959, on a family farm outside of Glenville, MN, Joseph was a son of the late Lloyd and Marion (Butler) Shaunce.
Joseph graduated from Glenville High School where he not only showed his dedication in...
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