Obituaries

Curtis "Curt" Krause

Curtis "Curt" Krause

Sep 26, 2024

Curt Krause Obituary

Curtis Alan Krause, age 79, of New Richland, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, following 15 months of living with Bulbar ALS.

 Born on September 21, 1945, in Waseca, to Elmer and Mildred (Abbe) Krause, Curt was raised in rural Meriden, where he could hit a baseball across a field. He’d also proudly tell you of his Owatonna...

Arlene Matson

Arlene Matson

Sep 25, 2024

Arlene Matson, age 98, passed away into the Lord’s loving arms on September 25, 2024, at her home in Albert Lea. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, family and service.

Arlene Mae Matson was born on March 3, 1926, at her family farm home in Brush Creek Township. She was baptized at home by Reverend O.B. Tofte and confirmed at...

Betty Jean Hermanson

Betty Jean Hermanson

Sep 23, 2024

Betty Jean Metcalfe (Scherf) Hermanson, age 93, of Albert Lea, mother of Mike Scherf, Rob Scherf, and Pat Scherf, passed away on September 23, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Austin, MN. 

Memorial service will be on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 11 AM at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Service, Albert Lea, MN. A visitation will be one hour prior to...

Judith "Judy" Kary

Judith "Judy" Kary

Sep 17, 2024

Judith “Judy” Pauline Kary, age 91, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her family on September 17, 2024.

Born on May 1, 1933, in a sod house on the family farm in Selby, South Dakota, Judy was a daughter of the late Philip and Frieda (Berreth) Rau. A 1951 graduate of Mobridge High School, Judy went on...

David Medd

David Medd

Sep 16, 2024

David Medd, a beloved member of his family and community, passed away on September 16, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home in Albert Lea Minnesota

David was born to Charles and Rebecca (Lysne) Medd on August 11, 1950, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He grew up on a farm where he developed a strong work ethic. David was not one...

Daniel Barnick

Daniel Barnick

Sep 12, 2024

Dan "Danny" Barnick, 31, of Rochester, formerly of Albert Lea, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, in Rochester, MN, with his loving family by his side.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services, with Pastor Trish Reedstrom officiating. The family will receive friends at a visitation to be...

Colleen Jacobson

Colleen Jacobson

Sep 4, 2024

Colleen Jacobson, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on September 4,2024, at Thorne Crest Retirement Community in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Born to Joseph and Agnes Hoffman on February 21, 1934, in Carroll, Iowa, she was known for her deep sense of family and her unwavering faith.

Colleen embraced her role as a homemaker, dedicating her life...

Marlyn Beckmann

Marlyn Beckmann

Aug 26, 2024

Marlyn (Marty) Beckmann of Rochester, Mn passed away on August 26, 2024 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, Mn. at the age of 86.

Marty was born May 20, 1938 in Graettinger, la. to Russell and Phyllis (Starkey) Johnson. She grew up on a small farm outside of Graettinger and graduated from Graettinger Community High School in 1956. She then...

Mark Claassen

Mark Claassen

Aug 18, 2024

Mark E. Claassen, 63, of Albert Lea, tragically passed away on August 18, 2024, in Lake Mills, IA.

Born on October 4, 1960, in Minneapolis, was the beloved son of the late Edward and Mary (Owen) Claassen. Raised in Albert Lea, Mark was a proud graduate of Albert Lea High School, where he excelled athletically, particularly in basketball. His infectious sense...

James Hockinson

James Hockinson

Aug 16, 2024

James Patrick Hockinson “Jim”, 69, US Army Retiree passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on Friday, August 16th. Jim courageously battled pancreatic cancer for the past 2 years. His big smile, positive attitude, and quick sense of humor never left him. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Jim was born on...

Richard Ebert

Richard Ebert

Aug 10, 2024

Richard "Dick" Ebert, 74, passed away at his home in Rushford, MN on Saturday August 10, 2024.

Services will be hosted by Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation in Albert Lea on Friday August 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM; visitation will begin one hour prior. Dick will be interred at Hillcrest Cemetery following the service.

Dick was born in a car on the way...

Imogene Attig

Imogene Attig

Aug 10, 2024

Imogene Helen (Schwickerath) Attig, passed away on August 10, 2024, at her home in Glenville, Minnesota. 

Born on October 8, 1941, in New Hampton, Iowa, Imogene was a daughter of the late William and Rose (Rosonke). Imogene was a remarkable woman who dedicated 13 years of her life to serving as a Nun before meeting and marrying her beloved husband, Howard...

Barbara Norby

Barbara Norby

Aug 6, 2024

Barbara (Barb) Jane Norby, born on December 20, 1939, in Mason City, Iowa, was the beloved daughter of Alice (Bennett) and Edward Lee. Her family relocated to Des Moines before settling in Albert Lea, Minnesota, when she was just 5 years old. Barb attended Albert Lea Schools and graduated in 1958. Music played a central role in her life, as...

Bonnie Holey

Bonnie Holey

Aug 4, 2024

Bonnie L. Holey (Reyerson) of Coon Valley WI passed away August 4, 2024, at the age of 82 years old. 

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Bonnerup Funeral Services; with a visitation beginning one hour prior to the service.

Bonnie was born May 28, 1942, in Grafton, Iowa to John Berding and Alberta...

Arvilla "Skeeter" Johnson

Arvilla "Skeeter" Johnson

Jul 31, 2024

Johnson, Arvilla Irene “Skeeter”, age 87, passed away on July 31, 2024 at home surrounded by family after a courageous three-year battle with recurrent endometrial cancer. 

Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Friend, and wonderful human being. Preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Adele Boese, sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Bruce Bumbard. Survived by her loving husband of...

David Newgard

David Newgard

Jul 30, 2024

David Strand Newgard, 83, of Owatonna, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the Traditions of Owatonna II, with his loving family by his side. 

The son of the late Ove and Gilma (Strand) Newgard, David was born on February 4, 1941. He was raised on a farm outside of Hartland and spent his teens in Lead, South Dakota, alongside...

Lois Bushlack

Lois Bushlack

Jul 24, 2024

In loving memory of Lois Louise Bushlack, a devoted homemaker and beloved mother, whose earthly journey came to a peaceful close on July 24, 2024, surrounded by her cherished family in Waseca, MN. Born in Wells, MN on August 28, 1938, Lois leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love and laughter that will forever live on.

Lois was known for her...

John "Sonny" Van Wilgen

John "Sonny" Van Wilgen

Jul 21, 2024

John Henry “Sonny” Van Wilgen, 85, of Albert Lea, formerly of Hollandale, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Oak Park Place Assisted Living in Albert Lea.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services; with a visitation beginning at noon. 

Born on March 24, 1939, in...

Ryan "Juner" Johnson

Ryan "Juner" Johnson

Jul 20, 2024

Ryan Larry Johnson, affectionately known as "Juner" age 65, of Ellendale, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his home. 

Juner was a man of many talents. He could master anything he set his mind to achieve. As a skilled and meticulous woodworker, he generously donated his creations to local benefits and organizations, especially those that contributed to children during...

Dale Potter

Dale Potter

Jul 19, 2024

Dale Eugene Potter, 88, died on July 19, 2024 at Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea. Dale was born on May 11, 1936 in Pine River, Minnesota, but grew up in Brainerd, Minnesota. Dale graduated from Brainerd High School in 1954. While in high school, he loved music and played the trumpet in the band. His favorite music was country...