Obituaries

Jul 19, 2022

Tami Jean Vokoun, 43, of Good Thunder, formerly of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.

Tami was born on September 19, 1978, in Albert Lea, to Ronald and Pamela Vokoun.

She was a lifelong member of the Oakland Lutheran Church. She was baptized and confirmed there. She also attended Sunday School classes, Luther...

Jul 19, 2022

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend Balentin “Val” Madrigal entered eternal rest on July 19, 2022, at the age of 76 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Balentin was born in San Antonio, Texas on February 14, 1946, to Ernesto Madrigal and Luisa...

Jul 16, 2022

Myron “Butch” Martin Schumacher, 90, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2022, with his loving family by his side at the New Richland Care Center.

Myron was born on August 4, 1931, to Carl and Loretta (Helget) Schumacher on the family farm in Leavenworth Township.  He attended school at the Leavenworth Township Country School.  When he finished...

Jul 15, 2022

Fern Urbatsch, 97, passed away with family by her side on July 15, 2022, at Thorne Crest Senior Living in Albert Lea, MN.

Fern was born on November 20, 1924, at home, to Roy Leonard and Eva Maurine (Molsberry) Harman in Plymouth, Iowa. She was baptized in the Methodist Episcopal Church in Plymouth. She graduated from Plymouth...

Jul 12, 2022

Colleen Politz, age 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on July 12, 2022, at Mercy One Hospice in Mason City, Iowa. Colleen was born to Harry and Gladys Toenges on March 8, 1932, on a snowy day at Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Colleen spent her childhood years living on a farm southwest...

Jul 9, 2022

Roger Harold Doyle, 78, of Albert Lea, MN passed away peacefully on July 9, 2022.

Roger was born on October 13, 1943, to Vernon and Mabel (Madson) in Albert Lea, MN.  He attended grade school in Conger, MN and went on to attend high school in Alden, MN.  After high school he began working at Queen Products...

Jul 8, 2022

Doris “Dory” Sletten, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Ellendale on Friday, July 8, 2022.

Doris was born to Thorvald and Valborg (Selstad) Westland on September 20, 1938, in Hayward Township. She attended and graduated from Albert Lea High School. On April 22, 1961, she was united in marriage to Milton Sletten at the Hayward...

Jul 2, 2022

Ronald O. Oyer passed away on July 2, 2022, at Legacy Assisted Living in Brownsdale. He was born June 4,

1937, to Tennis and Ethyl (Nelson) Oyer. He had fond memories of growing up in Silver Lake, IA. Ron was united in marriage to Beverly Riskedahl on June 20, 1958, at Oakland Lutheran Church, to this union...

Jul 2, 2022

Glen W. Salthe, 70, of Clarks Grove, husband of Debra (Kath) Salthe, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.

Born on Sunday, February 10, 1952, in Saint Paul, he was the adopted son of William and Alma (Strehlow) Salthe and the beloved brother of Gloria Salthe. A dedicated...

Jun 29, 2022

Rona Rae Gstalder, 73 of Albert Lea, MN passed away on Wednesday, June 29th, 2022, at Mercy One North Iowa Hospital in Mason City, IA.

Born on October 16th, 1948, in Albert Lea, MN was daughter to the late Delbert Gstalder and Marian (Johnson) Gstalder and sister to the late Robert Gstalder.

Rona grew up...

Jun 26, 2022

Cynthia “Cindy” De Vries, 65, of Hollandale, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, with her family by her side.

Born on Thursday, May 30, 1957, in Albert Lea, she was the daughter of Glen and Mary (Frodin) Helgeson. Cindy was united in marriage to Pete De Vries on July 8,...

Jun 26, 2022

Audrey Fay (Nelson) Severson died in the arms of her daughter at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community on Sunday, June 26, 2022, of natural causes. Audrey was born on January 18, 1943, in Albert Lea, MN, and was the daughter of Leonard and Selma (Hopperstad) Nelson.

Audrey graduated from Albert Lea High School Class of 1961.  She...

Jun 26, 2022

Geraldine “Gerri” Janice Mendenhall, 79, of New Richland, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, MN. Gerri was born August 1, 1942, in Ceresco Township, in Blue Earth County, the daughter of Alvin & Lydia (Klaus) Bergemann.  She grew up in Garden City, MN and graduated...

Jun 24, 2022

Dorothy Simonsen, 84, of Albert Lea, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, June 24, 2022, at her home.

Born on Wednesday, April 6, 1938, in Shafter, California, she was a daughter of Alvert and Lois (Huenemann) Streyle and one of eight children.  Dorothy graduated from Alden High School in 1956 and was united in marriage to...

Jun 24, 2022

Susan Marie “Sue” Stiles, 62, of Clarks Grove, MN, passed away at her home on June 24, 2022.

Born on July 9, 1959, in Rockford, Illinois, she was a daughter of Albert Groth and June (Chadbourn) Menke. Susan worked in healthcare as a nursing aid. Caring and visiting with the residents brought her great joy.  Susan enjoyed...

Jun 23, 2022

Marie A. Jirele, 81, passed peacefully into the presence of Jesus on June 23, 2022, at Auburn Manner in Chaska, MN. Marie was born January 21, 1941, in Fargo, ND to Harold and Yvonne (Marcil) Bower. She was the oldest of six children. Raised on a farm in Page, ND she graduated from Page High School before receiving her...

Jun 17, 2022

Harriet M. Harne, 92, of Albert Lea, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Thorne Crest Living Community.

Harriet was born on March 4, 1930, in Albert Lea to Eddie and Margaret (Callahan) Anderson.  She graduated from Ellendale High School in 1948 and worked at the Register of Deeds Office at...

Jun 15, 2022

A visitation for Barry Curtis Oberg, 76, of Rochester, will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 20, 2022, at Bonnerup Funeral Service, and go until the time of service.  Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Roger Fears officiating.  Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery with military honors provided by the Albert Lea Area Veterans.   Please wear...

Jun 11, 2022

Darline Jensen, age 76 of Clarks Grove, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin, Minnesota.  Darline was born in Truman, Minnesota, to Forrest and Maurine Smith and graduated from Truman High School.  Darline was joined in marriage to Allan Jensen on April 26, 1968, and together they were life-long farmers.

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Jun 10, 2022

William Rosado Ortiz, 59, died at his home in Albert Lea on Friday, June 10th, 2022. He was born on February 28, 1963, in Orocovis, Puerto Rico to Ramon Rosado Velez and Luz Maria Torres Ortiz.

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, William later moved to Minnesota in 1989, residing in St Paul, and later moving to...