Obituaries

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...

James "Jim" Bottelson

Feb 19, 2021

James “Jim” Bottelson, age 79 passed away Friday, February 19th 2021.

A private family service will be held Saturday, February 27 at the Bonnerup Funeral Home in Albert Lea.

He was born in Albert Lea, MN to Jim and Carol Bottelson on May 25, 1941. Jim spent his early years caring for animals, riding horses,...

JoAnn "Jo" Sletten

Feb 19, 2021

JoAnn "Jo" Sletten, 86, of Ellendale passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at the New Richland Care Center.

A public, walk through visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Tuesday, February 23 at the Bonnerup Funeral Home of Ellendale. Masks are required and Social Distancing protocols will be followed. A private family funeral will be...

Mary Claassen

Feb 18, 2021

Mary Gertrude (Owen) Claassen passed away on February 18, 2021 at St. John’s on Fountain Lake. She was 97 years old.

Funeral services for Mary will take place at 10:00am on Monday, February 22, 2021 at St. Theodore’s Catholic Church. Father Kurt Farrell will officiate. Family and friends may join us for a visitation one hour prior...

Gladys "Gug" Rowe

Feb 17, 2021

Gladys “Gug” Rowe, 93, of Albert Lea passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Home of Albert Lea.

Memorial service will be 11:00 am, Saturday May 8, 2021 at Bonnerup Funeral Service with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be in the Concordia Cemetery in Joice, IA. Bonnerup Funeral Service is assisting the...

Melvin Janowitz

Feb 16, 2021

On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, Melvin Earl Janowitz passed away at Mapleton Community Home in Mapleton, MN. He was 89.

Melvin was born on November 21, 1931 in Zumbrota Falls, MN to Leah and Frank Janowitz. Melvin served in the United States Army as a sergeant in Panama and Nicaragua; and later worked as an electrician at...

Mary Lerberg

Feb 13, 2021

On February 13, 2021, Mary Ellen (Crabtree) Lerberg of Ellendale, passed away surrounded by family at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna. She was 76 years old.

A memorial service for Mary will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 20, at First Lutheran Church, Ellendale. Pastor Arne Halbakken will officiate. Family and friends may join us...

Donna Prescott

Feb 11, 2021

Donna Mae Prescott, 85, of Albert Lea passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community of Albert Lea.

A private interment at Memorial Park Cemetery of Mason City, Iowa will take place at a later date.

Donna was born February 14, 1935 in Garner, IA to...

Arlen Groe

Feb 11, 2021

Arlen Virgil Groe passed away peacefully on February 11, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea. He was 85 years old.

Funeral Services for Arlen will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 16, at First Lutheran Church, Albert Lea. Pastor John Holt will officiate. Family and friends may join us for a visitation...

Max Kleinschrodt

Feb 9, 2021

Max David Kleinschrodt, 62, of Albert Lea, died unexpectedly on February 9, 2021 from a sudden heart attack.

Max was born at Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, MN, on April 8, 1958, the son of Herman “Casey” and Marilyn (Maiden) Kleinschrodt. He graduated from Albert Lea Senior High in 1976. After high school, he joined the Army...