Obituaries
Constance Benson
Dec 26, 2024
Constance E. Benson died on December 26, at Thorne Crest in Albert Lea. Constance Benson was born on October 6, 1922 in Newry Township, in Minnesota, the third child of Clarence and Mamie Anderson of Austin. Connie was baptized, confirmed, and married at the Red Oak Grove Lutheran church.
She was a graduate of Austin High School and Austin Teachers College...
Marlene Jensen
Dec 25, 2024
Marlene Jensen, 89, of Glenville, peacefully passed away on December 25, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Mankato, MN.
Born on September 24, 1935, in Alden, MN, to Lester and Vivian (VanDeer) Klukow, Marlene dedicated her life to her family and her passions. A graduate of Albert Lea High School, Marlene married Richard E. Jensen, on June 1, 1954, at...
Shirley Gray
Dec 23, 2024
Shirley Mae (Schandorff) Gray of Albert Lea, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was 89 years old.
Shirley was born on December 12, 1935, in Luck, Wisconsin, to Fred and Lena (Loew) Schandorff. She grew up and went to school in Milltown, Luck, and Frederic, Wisconsin. She was baptized and confirmed...
LouAnn Hultgren
Dec 21, 2024
LouAnn K. Hultgren passed away peacefully in Albert Lea, Minnesota, on December 21, 2024. Born in the same town she cherished throughout her life, LouAnn was born to Gladys and Glenn Hallum on December 26, 1950. On July 24, 1993, LouAnn married her husband, Lenny Hultgren at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.
Throughout her life, LouAnn enjoyed dancing and...
Kenneth Ayers
Dec 20, 2024
Kenneth George Frederick “KG” Ayers, 89, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Grace Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, with a visitation beginning one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be...
Ardith Robertson
Dec 19, 2024
Ardith Robertson, 93, of Albert Lea, MN died December 19, 2024 at her home.
During her lifetime she felt God had abundantly blessed her. Her wish was that her family would not mourn her death but celebrate her life.
She is survived by three beloved children: son, Thomas (Diane) Posthumus, son Mark (Carol) Posthumus, and daughter, Kristin (Scott) Schreiber; six beloved grandchildren:...
Roger Allen Dettmann
Dec 15, 2024
Roger Allen Dettmann, a beloved brother, father, grandfather, and friend, left us on December 15th, 2024, at the age of 62, at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.
Born in Marshall, MN, on April 4th, 1962, Roger was baptized that same year at the English Lutheran Church in Cottonwood, MN. He grew up in a small town, attending Minnesota Public...
John Vernon Smith
Dec 15, 2024
John Vernon Smith, age 93, of Albert Lea, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, December 23, 2024, at the United Methodist Church in Albert Lea; visitation will begin one hour prior. John will be laid to rest at Concordia Lutheran Cemetery of Pickerel Lake.
John...
William "Bill" Zezulka
Dec 14, 2024
William “Bill” Edward Zezulka, age 77 of Clarks Grove, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at his home with his wife by his side.
A visitation will be held from 4-6:00PM on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services in Albert Lea, with a Rosary service beginning at 6:00PM. A memorial service will be held at...
Orin "Kelly" Calhoun
Dec 13, 2024
Orin—or “Kelly,” as he was better known—Calhoun, 76, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 13, 2024 due to complications from lung cancer. He is already dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Kelly was born to Floyd and Pauline (Wiggins) Calhoun on February 7, 1948 in Emmetsburg, Iowa. He was raised with his three sisters in...
Raymond "Bill" Bliss
Dec 13, 2024
Raymond “Bill” Bliss, age 80, of Albert Lea, MN passed away on December 13, 2024 at Whispering Oak Place in Ellendale.
A memorial service for Bill will be held at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Services in Albert Lea on Sunday, December 22, 2024, beginning at 2:00 PM; visitation will be held two hours prior. Bill will be laid to rest in...
Keith Mitchell Stensrud
Dec 12, 2024
Keith Mitchell Stensrud, age 70, of Albert Lea, went home to be with his loved ones on December 12, 2024 at the Mankato Hospital. He passed away from complications with pneumonia and diabetes.
Keith was born to Walter and Helen (Johnson) Stensrud in Albert Lea, Minnesota on September 24, 1954. Keith was a graduate of Albert Lea High School, after graduation...
Elwood J. "Woody" Hestness
Dec 12, 2024
Elwood J. Hestness, fondly known as "Woody," passed away on December 12, 2024, at Mayo Hospital in Mankato, Minnesota. The third of eight children, Woody was born on August 10, 1927, in Lake Mills, Iowa, and was the last of Clarence and Albena Hestness' children to be welcomed back to their heavenly home.
Woody served his nation with honor, enlisting in...
Beverly "Bev" Newgard
Dec 8, 2024
Beverly Joan Newgard left this world on December 8, 2024, at the Prairie Senior Cottages in Owatonna, Minnesota, after a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Born on August 28, 1943, in Tyler, Minnesota, she was the daughter of William and Bernice Krause, and was raised alongside her brothers and sister in Lake Benton, Minnesota.
After graduating high school,...
Kenneth Earl "Kenny" Gossman
Dec 7, 2024
Kenneth Earl “Kenny” Gossman, 86, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away on December 07, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea, MN.
A memorial service will be held at a later time.
Kenny was born to William and Pearl (nee Sprunk) Gossman on November 27, 1938, in Columbus, Nebraska. His life was dedicated to agriculture and the profession of farming. He...
Holiday Service of Remembrance 2024
Dec 7, 2024
We invite you and your family to our Holiday Service of Remembrance at 1:00PM on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services, 2210 E. Main Street in Albert Lea.
This special event is centered on keeping memories of your loved one alive. It is our hope that this service offers you a sense of comfort and strength. A...
Harvey Brua
Dec 5, 2024
Harvey Brua, age 95 of Albert Lea, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024.
A memorial service will be held at First Lutheran Church of Albert Lea on Saturday, December 21 at 11:00 AM with a visitation starting one hour prior. Following the memorial service, Harvey and his wife Donna will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery in Albert Lea.
Harvey...
Donna Joanne Bothum
Dec 5, 2024
Donna Bothum, age 92, of Bloomington, formerly of Albert Lea, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024.
A memorial service will be held at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Services in Albert Lea on Monday, December 16, 2024, beginning at 12:00 PM; visitation will begin one hour prior. Donna will be laid to rest at Lakewood Cemetery in Albert Lea.
Donna was born...
Earl Nielsen
Dec 2, 2024
Earl Darrell Nielsen, age 94, passed away at home on the farm surrounded by his family on December 2, 2024.
Earl was born on April 29, 1930, in Albert Lea, MN to Laura (Andersen) and Kristin Nielsen. The youngest of nine children, he was known as Laura’s little angel. Earl attended the Itasca country school (near Albert Lea) through the eighth...
Russell VonHagen
Nov 30, 2024
Russell Ray “Russ” VonHagen, 72, of Clarks Grove, passed away on November 30, 2024, at his home.
Born on May 1, 1952, in Northwood, IA, Russell lived a life filled with joy, laughter, and unwavering love for his family. He was the son of Oliver VonHagen and Evelyn (Lindley) Bennett, both of whom instilled in him the values of hard work...
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