Obituaries

Robert Condon

Feb 22, 2022

Robert Freeman Condon, known as Bob, age 90, Rochester, formerly Litchfield and Albert Lea, died on Tuesday, February 22nd 2022 at his residence in Rochester. A Visitation will be held at Ranfranz and Vine on Friday, March 4th from 5 to 7, and for one hour prior to the service. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at...

Grayden Thompson

Feb 21, 2022

Grayden Harland Thompson, age 32, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Albert Lea, MN on Monday, February 21, 2022.

Grayden was born December 1st, 1989 in Albert Lea, MN to Mark Thompson and Dori Etheridge.  Grayden attended school at Glenville-Emmons where he graduated from in 2008.  He played football, dabbled in FFA, and took his fair...

John Light

Feb 20, 2022

John Ethan Light passed away peacefully on February 20, 2022, at Prairie Senior Cottages in Albert Lea surrounded by his wife, Ginny, and daughters Cindy and Cheryl.

John is survived by his wife, Virginia Thompson Light (Ginny); children, Cindy Light Wangen, Rick Light (Connie), Alan Light, & Cheryl Light Shriner (Jim); grandchildren, Matthew Trettel (Ryan Hanson), Blake...

Nina Anderson

Feb 17, 2022

Nina C. Anderson, age 97, of New Richland, formerly Ellendale, passed away on February 17, 2022.

Nina was born on July 8, 1924, in Northwood, Iowa to Martin and Betsy Spilde.

She loved flowers, driving, helping her husband on the farm, dancing, spending time with family and friends, baking/cooking-her apple pies were always made from...

Betty Caballero

Feb 17, 2022

Betty Caballero of Albert Lea, MN passed away peacefully on February 17, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

Betty was born on May 15, 1933 in Benjamin, Texas to Enrique and Manuela (Gonzales) Zamora.  She later moved to Wichita Falls, Texas where she was joined in marriage to Carlos B. Caballero II on June 26,...

Jacob Del Cornick

Feb 16, 2022

 

On Wednesday, Feb 16, 2022, our son and brother Jacob Del Cornick “Jake” passed away tragically and unexpectedly at the age of 21 at his home.

 

Jake was born February 1, 2001, to mother, Melissa Henrickson and father, Hugh Cornick. He was raised by his mother and father in Albert Lea along with his brother, Hugh Benjamin Cornick,...

James "Jim" Poole

Feb 16, 2022

James R. Poole, 85 of Albert Lea, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2022, at Methodist Hospital, Rochester, MN.

James was born April 23, 1936, to John and Ruth (Streeter) Poole in Sioux City, IA. In 1948 he became the foster son of Garwin and Evelyn Paulsen and lived on a farm in Lake Mills, IA.  He went...

Douglas Schroeder

Feb 13, 2022

Douglas “Snug” Schroeder, age 57, of Alden, passed away peacefully due to complications from Covid on February 13, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Douglas Charles Schroeder was born in Albert Lea to Charles “Chuck” and Ruth Ann (Jepson) Schroeder on August 15, 1964. He attended Alden Conger school and later received his GED. He met the love...

David Swanson

Feb 13, 2022

David A. Swanson, 80, of Glenville, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Rochester East Health.

David was born on July 7, 1941, in Lake Mills, IA to Earl and Thelma (Hagen) Swanson.  He attended school in Lake Mills until the 11th grade.  After school, he worked various jobs, but mainly worked as a mechanic.  On October...

James Hanson

Feb 11, 2022

James “Jim” A. Hanson, 71, of Albert Lea, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at his residence.

Jim was born on November 20, 1950, in Albert Lea to Theodore and Margaret (Wolden) Hanson.  He attended school in Albert Lea and graduated from Albert Lea High School 1969.  After graduating, he entered the United States Army and deployed...

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...