Obituaries

Shirley Ellinghuysen

Apr 8, 2021

Shirley Ellinghuysen was born September 21st, 1928 to Alden and Leila Hall in Spring Valley Minnesota. She passed on April 8, 2021.

She also attended High School in Spring Valley. She worked a short time at Mayo Clinic before marrying Lyle Ellinghuysen in January 1951.

She was the mother of two children, Jerry and Jim...

Phillip Briggs

Apr 7, 2021

Phillip R. Briggs 77-year-old resident of Ellendale, MN passed away Allina Health Hospital in Owatonna, MN. A memorial visitation will be held Friday, May 7, 2021 from 4-6 PM at Bonnerup Funeral Service in Ellendale.

Phillip was born on July 24, 1943 in Hobart, OK to Otos and June Briggs.  He was united in marriage...

Beatrice "Tootie" Lee

Apr 7, 2021

Beatrice “Tootie” Lee, 92, of Albert Lea passed away on Wednesday, April 7 at the Good Samaritan in Albert Lea.

Funeral Services will be private. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery of Albert Lea.

Beatrice was born June 14, 1928 to Severt and Clara (Iverson) Olson in Albert Lea. She grew up and attended school...

Cynthia "Cindy" Anderson

Apr 5, 2021

Cynthia Diane Anderson died on April 5, 2021 at St. John’s on Fountain Lake- Woodlands.  She was born on January 8, 1948 to Leo and Elizabeth (Byrd) Fuller who later divorced.  On September 3, 1955 Leo and Ruth (Muehe) were united in marriage.  Cindy was raised in Albert Lea by Leo and Ruth and graduated from Albert Lea Central...

Duane Schmidt

Apr 5, 2021

Duane Wesley Schmidt, 70, of Albert Lea, died unexpectedly Monday, April 5, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Albert Lea.

Duane was born January 28, 1951 in Albert Lea to Herman and Gladys (Fogerty) Schmidt. He married the love of his life, Christine Abben, on May 15, 1976 at First Lutheran Church. Together they completed their family by adding three beautiful...

James "Jim" Herplinck

Apr 2, 2021

James “Jim” William Herplinck, 83, of Northwood, Iowa passed away Friday, April 2, 2021.

Memorial Service will be 11:00 am Thursday, April 8 at Bonnerup Funeral Service of Albert Lea, with visitation beginning at 10:00 am. Bonnerup Funeral Service is assisting the family.

Jim was born February 15, 1938 in Cresco, IA moved to Austin...

Dawn Dace

Apr 1, 2021

Dawn L. Dace, 62, of Albert Lea passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 1, 2021.

A walk-through visitation will be 5:30pm – 7:30pm on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Bonnerup Funeral Service. Funeral will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, with visitation one hour...

Gerald Gleason

Apr 1, 2021

Gerald “Jerry” Gleason, 85, formerly of Albert Lea, passed away on April 1, 2021.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, April 9 at Bonnerup Funeral Service with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery of Glenville. Bonnerup Funeral Service is assisting the family.

Gerald was born June...

Lorraine Nelson

Mar 30, 2021

Lorraine Donna (Rugroden) Nelson, 93, of New Richland passed away March 30, 2021 at the New Richland Care Center.

A private family graveside service will be held at the St. Peters Cemetery of New Richland. Bonnerup Funeral Service of New Richland is assisting the family. www.bonnerupfuneralservice.com.

Lorraine was born in her family home near New...

Catherine 'Connie' Maxwell

Mar 30, 2021

Catherine “Connie” Maxwell passed way on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at St John’s Lutheran Home in Albert Lea where she had been staying for the last few months. She was 93 years old.

She was a lifelong resident of Albert Lea, having been born on May 4, 1927, to Clarence and Gladys (Iverson) Gunderson.  The 2nd of...

Arthur "Art" Rudolph

Mar 27, 2021

Arthur, 98 years of age, passed away peacefully at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community on Saturday March 27.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 am Wednesday March 31, 2021 at St. Theodore’s Catholic Church in Albert Lea MN. Friends and relatives will be revived beginning at 9:30 A.M. until 11:00 AM. Burial will be at St. Theodore Catholic...

Richard "Cal" Sharpsteen

Mar 25, 2021

Richard "Cal" Sharpsteen, infant son of Dan and Rebecca Sharpsteen, of Mankato, MN was born and passed away at the Mayo Clinic in Mankato on March 25, 2021.  A private graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at East Freeborn Cemetery - 23758 785th Ave. Albert Lea, MN 56007 - near Clarks Grove, with Pastor Shane...

Clifford "Cliff" Kwapick

Mar 23, 2021

Clifford “Cliff” Kwapick, 76, of Albert Lea passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 23, at the Mayo Clinic of Austin with family by his side and after a wonderful last day on this earth.

A private memorial service will be held for family. Bonnerup Funeral Service of Albert Lea is assisting the family. www.BonnerupFuneralService.com

Cliff...

Robert 'Bob' Moreau

Mar 22, 2021

Robert ‘Bob’ Russell Moreau passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at the Thorne Crest Independent Living Community.  Blessed to the age of 93, he was devoted to his family and friends with a strong faith in God.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Grace Lutheran Church, Albert...

Elbert Berg

Mar 20, 2021

Elbert M. Berg, 74, of Albert Lea, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester from COVID-19.

Elbert was born March 11, 1947 in Albert Lea to Bud and Nadine (Cassel) Berg. He was baptized at First Baptist Church in Clarks Grove, where he grew up. He graduated from Albert Lea...

Stephen 'Steve' Erickson

Mar 20, 2021

Stephen Roger ‘Steve’ Erickson passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 20, 2021. He was 70 years old.

A public visitation for Steve will take place on Friday, March 26, 2021, from 4 – 6 PM at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea. Masks are required, social distancing and current COVID restrictions will be followed. Please...

Daryl Reed

Mar 19, 2021

Daryl B. Reed, of Clarks Grove, passed away on Friday evening, March 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.  He was 73 years young.

Daryl was born on Wednesday, February 11th, 1948 in Albert Lea, MN. He was the eldest son of Iris (Van Beek) and Veryl Reed. He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1966...

Rudy Spieker

Mar 8, 2021

Rudy Spieker, 89, of Albert Lea passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at St. Mary's in Rochester.

A private family graveside service will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery of Newry Township.

Judith 'Judy' Hanson

Feb 23, 2021

Judith ‘Judy’ H. (Johnson) Hanson passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home, surrounded by family on February 23, 2021. She was 83 years old.

A public visitation for Judy will take place on Sunday, February 28 from 2:00-4:00 PM at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea. Masks are required, social distancing and current COVID restrictions will be followed....

Thomas "Tom" Guiney

Feb 23, 2021

Thomas “Tom” K. Guiney, 77, of Albert Lea, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Good Samaritan Society.

Tom was born on June 22, 1943 in Albert Lea, MN to Jack and Margaret “Spud” (Adams) Guiney.  He graduated from the high school in Albert Lea in 1961 and loved the people in his class.  That fall, he enlisted...