Obituaries

Paul Dale DeBoer

Paul Dale DeBoer

Aug 15, 2025

Paul Dale DeBoer, 92, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away on August 15, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Community- The Woodlands, with his family by his side.

Born on October 31, 1932, in Platte, South Dakota, Paul was a son of the late Harko and Jennie (Holleman) DeBoer. Paul's life was marked by hard work and a deep commitment to his...

Thomas Phillips

Thomas Phillips

Aug 14, 2025

On August 14, 2025, Thomas Michael Phillips, age 58, passed away due to complications from a high grade glioma brain tumor. He left us way too soon, but is now joyfully enjoying fishing and hunting in Heaven at any time he likes!

He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in the Palliative Care Unit. He...

Sean Flaherty

Sean Flaherty

Aug 12, 2025

Sean Timothy Flaherty, 59, of Albert Lea, passed away on August 12, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, MN, following a four-year battle with cancer.

Born on August 3, 1966, in Mason City, Iowa, Sean was the son of Denis and Ellen Flaherty. He graduated from Pacelli Catholic High School in 1984. Sean went on to graduate from Iowa...

Maxine Bye

Maxine Bye

Aug 6, 2025

The funeral service for Maxine Marie (Bonnerup) Bye of Albert Lea will be held August 15th at 10:00 am at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services. Internment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9-10 am before the service.

Maxine died on Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 at St. John's/The Woodlands. She was 89 years old. She was born on March...

Terry Vandersnick

Terry Vandersnick

Aug 6, 2025

Terry Lee Vandersnick, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, moved on to rest in the arms of God on August 6th, 2025, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He bravely fought a battle with Prostate Cancer for 3 years, doing so gracefully and without complaint.

A visitation will be held Friday August 15th from 4PM-6PM at Bonnerup Funeral Home 2210 E Main...

Larry Hensche

Larry Hensche

Aug 5, 2025

Larry Allan Hensche, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 5, 2025, at the age of 79. Born in Albert Lea, to Arnold and Norma Hensche. He graduated from Alden-Conger High School. Larry married the love of his life Susan Boyer on March 29, 1969 at St. Theodore Catholic Church...

Inez Degen

Inez Degen

Aug 4, 2025

Inez Thea Lund was born November 5, 1937 to Harry and Theodora (Thostenson) Lund. She was raised in Hartland Minnesota and Graduated from New Richland High School.

She married Gerald Johnson in 1955, they lived in Ellendale and had seven children together; Rick, Ron, Ryan, Rollie, Lu Ann, Roger and Ross “Poke’’.

She later married Stanley Degen in 1994. They lived in...

Lynn Marie (Vogt) Rasmussen

Lynn Marie (Vogt) Rasmussen

Aug 4, 2025

Lynn (Vogt) Rasmussen, 53, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, after a courageous eight-year battle with melanoma and with her family by her side.

Born on February 1, 1972, in Albert Lea, MN, to Gerald “Jerry” and Geraldine “Gerry” (Siemer) Vogt, Lynn was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and aunt, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, warmth,...

Vivian Abraham

Vivian Abraham

Aug 4, 2025

Vivian M. Abraham passed away in New Richland, Minnesota, on August 4, 2025. Funeral services will be held at Friedrich’s Funeral Home in New Richland on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM; visitation will begin one hour prior. Vivian will then be laid to rest at St. Olaf Cemetery in New Richland.

Vivian was born to Atalla and Bertha Abraham...

Mary Chase/Hunt

Mary Chase/Hunt

Jul 29, 2025

Mary Chase/Hunt, 75, passed away on July 29, 2025 in Austin, Minnesota. Born on October 6, 1949, in Albert Lea to Shirley and Van Chase, she grew up on the west side of town with lots of kids in a new neighborhood that sprang up from a corn field. She attended Sibley Elementary School and was a Girl Scout. Dad...

Jacquelyn Shuck

Jacquelyn Shuck

Jul 29, 2025

Jacquelyn Mae “Jackie” Shuck, 69, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025.

Born on November 14, 1955, in Albert Lea, she was the beloved daughter of the late Wallace and Florene (Payne) Johnson. Jackie was raised in Alden, MN, where her nurturing spirit and culinary talents first blossomed, learning the art of cooking in her father’s restaurant,...

Daniel Madson

Daniel Madson

Jul 26, 2025

Daniel James Madson, 58, passed away after returning home to his native southern Minnesota on the evening of Saturday July, 26th, 2025. Daniel's family will hold services to remember Daniel at a later date. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Albert Lea.

Blessed be his memory.

Carol Bayerkohler

Carol Bayerkohler

Jul 23, 2025

Carol Jean (Fricke) Bayerkohler, 72, of New Richland, MN, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, with her family by her side.

Carol was born on January 27, 1953, in Worthington, MN, to Norman and Gladys (Froderman) Fricke. She graduated from Round Lake MN High School in 1971 and then attended Worthington Community College and Mankato State College, where she earned...

Harriet Nelson

Harriet Nelson

Jul 21, 2025

Harriet Marlene Nelson, 92, of Rochester, formerly of Glenville, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Born in Albert Lea, Minnesota, on October 1, 1932, Harriet was the oldest daughter of Julius and Stella (Amundson) Hoverson. She grew up on a farm near Glenville and proudly graduated from Albert Lea High School, where she...

Donna Avery

Donna Avery

Jul 21, 2025

Donna Mae Avery, 74, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on July 21, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on May 15, 1951, in Albert Lea, Donna was the daughter of the late William and Alice (Anderson) Chapman. A proud graduate of Albert Lea High School in 1969, she embodied a spirit of selflessness...

Kevin Johnson

Kevin Johnson

Jul 21, 2025

Kevin passed away on July 21, 2025, after battling Lewy body Dementia.

Kevin Lee Johnson was born on October 28, 1952, in Albert Lea, MN, to Richard and Helen Johnson. He attended Albert Lea schools and graduated in 1971. Kevin was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, where he was confirmed and married.

While in high school, Kevin...

Orville Bolduan

Orville Bolduan

Jul 17, 2025

Orville Eugene Bolduan, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born on March 2, 1933, in Waseca County, Minnesota, to Edward and Alice (Eckart) Bolduan.

Orville married the love of his life, Mary Helen Miller, on July 19th, 1958. The couple moved to New Richland in 1961 and raised...

Leo Sukow

Leo Sukow

Jul 17, 2025

Leo C. Sukow of Albert Lea passed away on July 17, 2025, at the age of 95.

Obituary and Service details pending.

William "Bill" Coppoc

William "Bill" Coppoc

Jul 15, 2025

William "Bill" Coppoc completed his earthly journey the evening of Tuesday, July 15, surrounded by family, love and music. Bill was an area Mason and Shriner, and could often be seen fishing in Fountain Lake with his grandson Gavin or carving on his front porch in Albert Lea during the years he was still able.

Bill was born in Corpus Christi,...

Janice Anderson

Janice Anderson

Jul 13, 2025

Janice Eileen Anderson of Albert Lea passed away on July 13, 2025, in New Hope, MN, at the age of 66. A Celebration of Life will be held in September.

Born September 17, 1958, in Albert Lea, to Arden and Marcelle (Midlang) Anderson, Janice grew up in Lake Mills, IA. She was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church and graduated...