Obituaries
Susan Cornwell
Nov 2, 2024
Susan Cornwell, 69, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully at her home on November 2, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Born on September 28, 1955, in Albert Lea, Susan was a daughter of the late Stanley and Abby (Hiler) Rhiger, and was a dedicated accountant throughout her career, known for her meticulous attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
With a...
Gail Hanson
Oct 29, 2024
Gail Ann Hanson, 73, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.
Gail was born on July 30th, 1951 to George and Jean (McCarter) Hanson in Austin, MN, the 5th of 6 children. She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1969 and met the love of her life, Doug,...
Nancy Jo Cottrell
Oct 29, 2024
Nancy Jo Cottrell, 71, of Albert Lea, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at her home, with her family by her side.
Born in Waseca, MN, on December 24, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Gerald “Bud” and Viva (Huxford) Possin. Nancy grew up on the family farm. As the oldest, Nancy took care of her younger siblings...
Thomas Strehlow
Oct 29, 2024
Thomas John "Tom" Strehlow, of Albert Lea, died peacefully on October 29, 2024, surrounded by family. He was 66 years old.
Tom was born to Albert and Helen Strehlow on December 7, 1957, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He lived in Albert Lea throughout his life where he attended school, worked, and raised his family.
Tom greatly enjoyed his 28-year career as a...
Pamela Karge
Oct 27, 2024
Pamela Jane "Pam" (Bangert) Karge, 61, of Owatonna, passed away on October 27, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, following a brain surgery.
Born on September 3, 1963, in Albert Lea, Pam was a daughter of Patricia (Light) Bekaert and the late Loren Bangert. Pam was raised on a farm near Glenville, along with her siblings, Sharon, Kristin, and Jeffrey.
In...
Larry Marquardt
Oct 25, 2024
Larry Marquardt,72, of Hardy, AR, formerly of Albert Lea, passed away on October 25, 2024, in Batesville, AR.
Born on February 1, 1952, Larry was a cherished son of the late Roland “Rollie” and Florence (Fuhrman) Marquardt. Larry was a vibrant and adventurous man who lived life to the fullest. He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1971 and embarked...
Lori Conroy
Oct 22, 2024
Lori Ann Conroy, born on December 9, 1966, in Wells, Minnesota, passed away October 22, 2024, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Born to Ronald and Judy Baumann, Lori was raised in Albert Lea alongside her brother, Jeff.
A graduate of Emmons High School in 1985, Lori relished her time on the volleyball team. She obtained her CNA license and worked for many...
Norena Rose Love
Oct 20, 2024
Norena Love, 100, of Albert Lea, peacefully passed away on October 20, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran Community, with her loving family by her side.
Born on November 21, 1923, in Bayport, MN, Norena was a beloved daughter of Conrad and Lizzie Casperson. On September 3, 1943, Norena married the love of her life, Alfred Love, in Chicago, IL. Together the...
Orville Simonsen
Oct 19, 2024
Orville Simonsen, 86, of Albert Lea, entered God’s eternal care on October 19, 2024.
Orville was born at home in Alden, MN on February 10, 1938, to Niels and Esther Simonsen, and was the oldest of two children. He was baptized and confirmed at the Danish Lutheran Church in Alden. During his school years, he participated in 4H, FFA, and football....
Adilyn Ann Tramm
Oct 19, 2024
Adilyn Ann Tramm, the beloved daughter of Dustin Tramm and Teanna Wiertzema, was born sleeping on October 19, 2024, in Austin, MN.
Adilyn brought immeasurable joy to her family. With her nursery adorned with shades of purple and unicorns, Adilyn was a beacon of love and hope. Weighing 7 pounds and measuring 19 inches long, Adilyn leaves an everlasting impact on...
Merlin "Bud" Melvin Atz
Oct 18, 2024
Bud passed away on October 18, 2024, at the age of 89 at Mayo Hospital in Mankato, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, with Pastor Matt Lehman officiating. Bud's family will greet guests during a visitation two hours prior to the...
Eugene Schilling
Oct 18, 2024
Eugene Alexander Schilling, 71, of Glenville, passed away on October 18, 2024, following a battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 26, 1953, in Austin, MN, he was a son of the late Alexander "Fritz" Schilling and Janice (Hansen) Schilling. A 1971 graduate of Glenville High School, Eugene enlisted in the United States Air Force...
Joy Bjornstad
Oct 16, 2024
Joy Diane Bjornstad, 68, of Glenville, passed away on October 16, 2024, at her home.
Born on December 1, 1955, in Albert Lea, MN, Joy was a daughter of Marlene (Klukow) Jensen and the late Richard Jensen.
A 1974 graduate of Albert Lea High School, Joy's greatest pride and accomplishment lay in being a devoted mother to her children, Kaleb, Justin, and...
Mary Hansen
Oct 15, 2024
Mary Ann Hansen, 76, of Austin, formerly of Hollandale, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin, with her loving family by her side.
Born on March 1, 1948, in Albert Lea, Mary was a daughter of the late Cornelius and Olga (Enstad) Bothof. A 1966 graduate of Albert Lea High School, went on to...
Wayne Dale Doppelhammer
Oct 13, 2024
Wayne Dale Doppelhammer passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society surrounded by his loving family. He was 80 years old.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 11:00 am at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services in Albert Lea; Pastor Kent Otterman will officiate. Wayne’s family will greet guests at a visitation one hour...
Jane Frances Jackson
Oct 11, 2024
Jane Frances Jackson of Chicago, Illinois died on Friday October 11, 2024, with her daughter, Julie, at her side. She was 95 years old. Jane was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the first born daughter of Floyd and Agnes Cipra.
She grew up on the family farm near Newry, Minnesota, and attended high school in Blooming Prairie. Jane loved singing in...
Richard Lindell
Oct 7, 2024
Richard ‘Dick’ Lindell, 1934-2024
Dick passed away October 7th, 2024, at the age of 90 with his granddaughter, Jessica, at his side. Dick lived his entire life in Albert Lea. Dick was born on May 14th, 1934, in Albert Lea, MN. After graduating high school, Dick served in U.S Airforce for four years. After serving in the U.S Airforce, he attended...
Alfredo Godines
Oct 5, 2024
Alfredo Godines passed away peacefully in his lake house in Albert Lea, Minnesota on October 5, 2024.
Alfredo, 80, was born on August 7, 1944 to Frank and Juanita Godines in San Antonio, Texas.
After graduating from Lincoln High School in San Diego, California he dedicated 24 years of service in the Navy. He proudly ended his career as a BT Chief...
Lloyd Irwin Johnson Sr.
Oct 4, 2024
Lloyd Irwin Johnson Sr. passed away Friday October 4th at the Woodlands in Albert Lea surrounded by his loved ones; he was 89 years of age.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, October 11, 2024, at St. Theodore Catholic Church in Albert Lea, with a visitation beginning at 10:00AM. Burial will be in St. Theodore Catholic Church...
David Millang
Sep 30, 2024
David Allen Millang, 71, of Hartland, passed away on September 30, 2024 in Mankato, MN.
Born on June 21, 1953 in Morrison, IL, David was the son of Irone and Eunice Millang. He was baptized on September 27, 1953 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Morrison, IL, and was confirmed on April 20, 1969 at the First Congregational Church in Freeborn,...
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