Obituaries

Aug 29, 2020

Ruth M. Schreiber, 80, of Albert Lea, MN, died Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Prairie Senior Cottages.

A memorial service will be held on September 8th at 2 p.m. at Swensrud Park Shelter, Northwood IA. Private burial will be held at a later date at Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood IA.

Ruth was born February 19,...

Aug 27, 2020

Richard Melvin “Rich” Hobson was born on June 17, 1949, to Letha and Bill (William) Hobson. He died on August 27, 2020 at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis, MN following a sudden cardiac event. He was a 1967 graduate of Oakland High School, a 1973 graduate of Iowa State University, and a member of the Iowa National...

Aug 27, 2020

Live streaming of the services will be done through the Grace Lutheran Church Youtube page. Live video will begin Thursday, September 3 at 10:20 am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rnu3Gd3yGNM&feature=youtu.be

James “Jimmy” Amarosa, 17, of Albert Lea passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2020 as a result of a car accident.

A public visitation will be held...

Aug 22, 2020

Francis M. Johnson died at his home on August 22, 2020 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He was 92 years old. Francis was born in Forest City, Iowa to Irene and Telford Johnson on January 1, 1928. He went to country school and Forest City High School graduating in 1945. He then enlisted in the Navy and served for two...

Aug 22, 2020

Funeral Services for Russell “Russ” W. Miller, of Albert Lea will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, August 29, at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. The Reverend John Holt will officiate. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea.

Russ passed away August...

Aug 20, 2020

Funeral services for Stan Jensen will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday August 28, 2020 at Ascension Lutheran Church. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed on Stan’s obituary page at www.BonnerupFuneralService.com. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Thursday August 27, 2020 at Bonnerup Funeral Service, 2210 E Main St, Albert Lea, MN. Interment...

Aug 19, 2020

Lanora Irene Ravenhorst went home jubilantly to be with her Lord and Savior on August 19, 2020. Born on February 28, 1922 in Westport, South Dakota, to Bernard and Lena (Torgerson) Cole, Lanora was the second of six siblings. Her favorite pastime was regaling her family with stories of growing up in the Great Depression and meeting the love...

Aug 19, 2020

David Lynn Herrington of Albert Lea, Minn died suddenly Wednesday, August 19, 2020.

Born on Staten Island, NY he was the son of the late Lynnard and D. Gurneth Herrington. He was raised and attended schools in Oceanside and Delmar, NY. After graduating from Bethlehem High School, he earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Physical Education...

Aug 19, 2020

Robert B. Hershey was born on August 23, 1940, in Albert Lea, Minnesota the son of Raymond B. and Dorothy (Seeger) Hershey. He graduated from Albert Lea High School with the class of 1958.  He continued his education attending Austin Community College, later graduating from Mankato State with a business degree. Robert married Ruth Hedrick on November 26, 1964. ...

Aug 17, 2020

A public visitation for Myrtle Peterson will be held from 3:30 – 6:30 PM on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at the Bonnerup Funeral Chapel in Ellendale, MN.  A graveside service will begin at 7:00 PM at Geneva Cemetery, with Rev. Lisa Vick officiating.  Masks will be required, and social distancing guidelines will be enforced.  www.bonnerupfuneralservice.com.

Myrtle passed...

Aug 16, 2020

Michael “Mike” Earl, 79, of Clarks Grove, Minnesota passed away following health issues on Sunday, August 16, 2020, surrounded by what he cherished most in life – his family.

A public visitation will take place Friday, August 21 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Bonnerup Funeral Service of Albert Lea.  A private funeral service will be...

Aug 13, 2020

Kevin L. Lincicum passed away from health complications on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Mason City, Iowa. He was 64 years old. Kevin was born on June 26, 1956 to Lee and Ellen (Wharam) Lincicum.

He graduated from Clear Lake High School and went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from Purdue...

Aug 12, 2020

Dr. Theodore 'Ted' Myers passed away in his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. He was 86 years old.

“To be doing good deeds is man's most glorious task”. Sophocles

Ted was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a quiet contemplative man who considered his words before speaking -- a...

Aug 12, 2020

Funeral services for Phyllis Cox of Albert Lea will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea. Family and friends may join us for a visitation at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Pastor Don Malinsky will officiate.

Phyllis Cox, 89, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at St....

Aug 11, 2020

James "Jim" A. Grosland 78, of Glenville, MN passed away August 11, 2020 unexpectedly as a result of a tree removal accident.

A visitation will be held on Friday, September 11 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Bonnerup Funeral Service. Funeral will be 10:00 am Saturday, September 12 at Bonnerup Funeral Service with visitation one-hour prior....

Aug 10, 2020

Clarissa A. Harvey passed away on August 10, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.  She was 100 years old.  Clarissa’s wishes were to have her body donated to the Mayo Clinic for medical research and training.  A memorial will be planned at a later date.

Clarissa Arleen (Ackland) was born on September 20, 1919 in...

Aug 6, 2020

Jeanette B. (Staloch) Weydert passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at the New Richland Care Center at the age of 87. Jeanie was born on September 19, 1932 in Faribault County, MN to Andrew and Clara (Sonnek) Staloch. She grew up in the Wells area, and graduated from Freeborn High School. She received her LPN certificate from Mankato...

Aug 5, 2020

Edward V Mikulich, 78, of Albert Lea, MN passed away August 5, 2020 of progressive heart failure at St. Mary’s Hospital (Rochester) with his family by his side. Ed is survived by his wife Karin (Soderholm); three children, Joe Mikulich, Megan Mikulich (Scott Gordon), and Laurel (Tom) Anderson; two grandchildren, Tyler and Cody; and five siblings, Arlette Mikulich, Terry...

Aug 4, 2020

Evelyn M. (Heskett) Nielsen was born on April 24, 1942, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the daughter of Ray and Martha (Jensen) Heskett. Evelyn died on Tuesday, August 4, at Prairie Senior Cottages in New Richland, MN. She was 78. Evelyn’s favorite pastime was spending time with children and grandchildren and attending their events. She loved all nature had to...

Aug 3, 2020

Barbara Ruth (Taylor) Johnson was born on January 16, 1933, in Forest City, Iowa to Carroll and Helga (Bartleson) Taylor. She graduated from Forest City High School in 1950. On September 7, 1951, Duane (Dick) Johnson and Barbara Taylor were united in marriage. They made their home in Thompson, Iowa. Barb was a wonderful homemaker. When her daughters were...