Obituaries

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...

Aug 2, 2020

A public visitation for Beverly Head of Albert Lea will be held from 5:00pm – 7:00pm on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea. Memorial mass will take place 10:00am Saturday, September 19, 2020 at St. Theodore Catholic Church with burial following at St. Theodore Cemetery. Family and friends may join us for a visitation at...

Jul 31, 2020

Robert Benson, 82, of Albert Lea, Minnesota passed away with family by his side at St. Mary’s Campus Mayo Clinic in Rochester on Friday, July 31, 2020.

A public drive through visitation will be from 10am – 12 noon, Thursday, August 6 at the Bonnerup Funeral Home of Albert Lea. Family will hold a private service and...

Jul 31, 2020

Scott Gerald Arnold, 55, of Albert Lea passed away Friday, July 31, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital of Austin.

He was born to Alice and Wendell "Ross" Arnold on November 5, 1964 in Albert Lea MN.

Scott was raised in Albert Lea in a neighborhood full of amazing friends. Scott attended Vo tech Rochester for...

Jul 30, 2020

Judith “Judy” Carol Myers, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday morning, July 30, 2020 at the age of 79. She fought a fierce battle against Dementia and COPD with no shortage of spunk. She eventually succumbed to the effects of her disease.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, August 8 at 2:00 pm at the Bonnerup...

Jul 27, 2020

A public visitation for Lloyd Irvin Knutson of Albert Lea will be held from 3:00pm – 6:00pm on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea. A private family service will take place Monday, August 3, 2020 with burial following at Hillcrest Cemetery where military honors will be performed by the Albert Lea Veterans Organizations. Pastor Eileen...

Jul 27, 2020

Memorial Services for Maxine M. Rogness will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, August 3, 2020 at the First Presbyterian Church in Albert Lea. The Reverend Dwight Netzer will officiate.  Masks are required and social distancing protocol will be followed. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Maxine died peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2020, having just...

Jul 26, 2020

Randall “Randy” Holty, of Albert Lea, passed away at his home in Albert Lea from complications due to ALS on July 26, 2020. He was 57 years old.

A visitation will take place from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea. A graveside service will follow around 3:15 PM...

Jul 24, 2020

Alvin Foster Larsen, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2020 at St. John’s Retirement Community in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He was born on November 13, 1932 to parents James and Ellen (Lundberg) Larsen in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Alvin grew up and attended school in southern Minnesota. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed...