Obituaries

David Lerum

Feb 10, 2022

David J. Lerum, 83, of Ellendale, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at his home.

David was born October 8, 1938, in Austin, MN to Chester and Esther (Anderson) Lerum.  He attended school in Austin until, at the age of 17, he joined the United States Air Force.  While enlisted, he...

Todd Braget

Feb 9, 2022

Todd Dennis Braget, 58, of Albert Lea passed away on February 9th.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend to many.

Todd was born in St. Louis Park, MN on June 7th, 1963 to parents Dennis Braget and Tamra (Ginkel) Toso.  He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1981.  He soon...

Evan Piltingsrud

Feb 8, 2022

Evan D. Piltingsrud, 56, of Mankato, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at is residence.

A private family service will take place at a later date.

Rosemary "Cookie" Dowling

Feb 6, 2022

Rosemary "Cookie" C. Dowling, 84, of Albert Lea, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Thorne Crest Retirement Center.

Born on Sunday, March 14, 1937 to Tony and Frances (Billat) Bok at the Bok family home, on Garfield Ave in Albert Lea, Cookie died just up the road in the care of Thorne Crest on Sunday, February...

Brett Boss

Feb 5, 2022

Brett Thomas Boss, age 38 of Albert Lea, passed away on February 5, 2022.

Brett was born on November 30, 1983, to Karen (Watkins) Boss in Fargo, ND and later adopted by Todd Boss in 1992. During his high school years, he was involved in Fire Explorers which is where his passion for service began and blossomed...

James "Jim" Stoen

Feb 5, 2022

With sadness, love, and profound gratitude the family of James A. Stoen announces his passing on February 5, 2022. He died peacefully at home after a five- year struggle with terminal illnesses. Per Jim's wishes a private service will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at St. Theodore's Catholic cemetery.

James was born on May 12,...

Clarence Anderson

Feb 4, 2022

Clarence Wesley Anderson

'Wes' Anderson sadly passed away on Friday, February 4th, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea, MN at the age of 87.

Wes was born on July 22nd, 1934, in Draper, Wisconsin to Clarence and Clara Anderson. Before graduating from high school, he helped his dad cut timber at his sawmill....

Allan "Al" Larson

Feb 1, 2022

Allan "Al" Larson, 83, of Albert Lea passed away on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea, MN.

Memorial service and burial will be held on May 14, 2022 at Graceland Cemetery at 1:00 pm, followed by a celebration of life at Pioneer Park from 2:00 pm- 5:00 pm. All friends and family are...

Debra Bolinger

Feb 1, 2022

Debra S. (Groe) Bolinger, 65, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Debra was born July 9, 1956 to Duane and Laurene Groe and was the sister to Lonnie Groe.  She grew up in the Myrtle area and graduated from Glenville Emmons Highschool in 1974.  In...

Sharon Anderson

Jan 31, 2022

Sharon L. Anderson, 75, of Albert Lea, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at her residence.

Sharon was born in Albert Lea, MN on August 24, 1946, to Howard and Evelyn (Erickson) Bakken. She grew up on a farm in the Manchester/Freeborn Area and went on to complete grades 1-12 at Freeborn School. She was Head...

Gloria Adams

Jan 30, 2022

Gloria Marie Adams, age 74, of Albert Lea, passed away on January 30, 2022.

Gloria was born on September 5, 1947, in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Lumen and Margaret Overland. She grew up in Twin Lakes, Minnesota and attended a one room country schoolhouse when she was five. Although the school she attended didn’t have a Kindergarten...

Richard Oliphant

Jan 30, 2022

Richard Gary Oliphant passed away on Sunday, January 30 th , 2022.

Richard was born to Ardys and Donald Oliphant on October 6 th , 1942, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1961.

He was a coach/teacher/athletic director for over 35 years spending 26 of those years in Faribault...

Dale Wallace

Jan 28, 2022

Dale N. Wallace, 87, of New Richland, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Methodist Campus in Rochester.

Dale was born in Freeborn County on December 26, 1934, to William and Gladys (Shave) Wallace.  He attended school in New Richland.  After his school years, he went to work, helping build Highway 30.  In January of...

Sylvia Langlie

Jan 24, 2022

Sylvia Charlotte Langlie passed away peacefully on January 24, 2022, surrounded by family at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea, MN.

She was born on April 30, 1923, in Ellendale, MN to her parents, Carl and Stella (Nygaard) Baarson.  She lived a rich life of almost 99 years, spending many of them on the family farm on which...

Arthur Smith, Jr.

Jan 23, 2022

Arthur “Art” W. Smith, Jr., 82, of Albert Lea, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Mankato.

Art was born at home on July 31, 1939 to Arthur W. and Veona A. (Oleson) Smith.  He grew up in the Pine City Area and was active in many school events.  He played drums...

Mathew Luna

Jan 22, 2022

Mathew Lee Luna, 60, of Hollandale, MN, passed away on January 22, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary’s Campus of respiratory failure.

Matt L. Luna was born in Geneva Township, MN, on November 3, 1961, the third born son of Lucas and Gloria (Gomez) Luna. Matt grew up on the family farm in Hollandale, MN. After...

Barbara "Barb" Guiney

Jan 19, 2022

Barbara “Barb” J. Guiney, 75, of Albert Lea, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Thorne Crest Senior Living.

Barb was born in Albert Lea on July 31, 1946, to Robert and Imogene (Mickelson) Evenson.  She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1964 and attended one year of Albert Lea Tech.  On December 3, 1965, she...

Lawrence Klukow

Jan 17, 2022

Lawrence R. Klukow, 92, of Carroll, IA and formerly of Albert Lea, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at Regency Park Nursing Home in Carroll.

Lawrence was born to Frank and Ella (Nason) Klukow in Albert Lea on August 5, 1929.  He attended school through the 9th grade.  He then went to work at the local creamery...

Gordon Sorensen

Jan 13, 2022

Gordon W. Sorensen, 85, was unexpectedly and peacefully called home by his Heavenly Father on January 13, 2022 while at St. John’s – The Woodlands campus.  He was born February 27, 1936 in Mora, MN.

After graduating from Mora, he made his way to Winnebago, MN in 1954 where he met Marilyn Petersen.  They were married in...

Thomas Nelson

Jan 8, 2022

Thomas (Tom) L. Nelson of Albert Lea passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022.

Tom was born September 21, 1934 to Samuel and Agnes Nelson.  He attended and graduated from Albert Lea School.  He was confirmed at Hayward Lutheran Church.  He was raised on the family farm outside of Hayward, MN.

Tom married Patricia (Pat)...