Obituaries
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,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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