Obituaries
Betty Jean Hermanson
Sep 23, 2024
Betty Jean Hermanson of Albert Lea, beloved wife, mother, sibling, friend, and colleague, passed away quietly on 23 September, 2024 at Mayo Hospital in Austin, MN.
Betty was born June 5, 1931 to Ila (Tukua) and Thomas Metcalfe at their home in Albert Lea Township. She was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. She graduated from Albert...
Carol Olson
Jun 15, 2025
Carol Mae Olson, age 91, of Albert Lea, passed away surrounded by her family on June 15, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Home – The Woodlands.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 22 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Services in Albert Lea. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 23 at 2:00...
Marilyn Joy Ochs
May 23, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Marilyn "Joy" (Josephson) Ochs on May 23, 2025. Born to Fernley and Marion (Larsen) Josephson on November 3, 1934, in Austin, MN.
Known fondly by all as Joy, she lived up to her moniker in every way. With her beautiful smile, she had the uncanny ability to light up...
Robert William Edwin
Jun 14, 2025
Robert William Edwin, age 89, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025. He was born on September 24, 1935, to Nels and Blanche Edwin and was the oldest of three, with younger siblings Joyce and Dennis. Throughout his life, Bob was known for his kindness, strong values of honesty, integrity, and a tireless work ethic, quiet strength, and a deep...
Karen Lois Arett
Jun 11, 2025
Karen Lois Arett passed away June 11, 2025, at the age of 82. She was a long-time resident of Albert Lea before moving to Green Bay, WI in 2020 to be closer to family.
Karen was born in Mankato, MN on June 22, 1942, to Lois and Waldo “Mike” Michaelis, and they later moved to Albert Lea when Karen was 5...
Cheryl L. Christensen
Jun 11, 2025
Cheryl was born on November 29, 1954, in Wells, MN, the beloved daughter of Gene and Selma Engebretson. She spent over 35 dedicated years working at Minnesota Corrugated Box in Albert Lea before retiring in 2019.
A creative soul, Cheryl was a talented crafter and seamstress who lovingly sewed her own wedding dress and bridal party gowns for her marriage to...
Steven Hamberg
Jun 8, 2025
Steven Oscar Hamberg passed away on Sunday, June 8th at the age of 70.
Steven's memory will be carried on by his daughter Danielle Hamberg; extended family and loved ones; and many friends.
A full obituary to come.
Dennis Olson
Jun 6, 2025
Dennis Charles Olson passed away Friday, June 6th at 95 years old.
Dennis was born in Wells, Minnesota on December 27th, 1929. He was adopted by Les and Clara Reeder of Glenville, and was raised on their farm with their other adopted son Steve. Dennis married Rose Galvan on December 13th 1957, and they made Albert Lea their home. Dennis worked...
Lois Thiele
Jun 5, 2025
Lois Ann (Van Buskirk) Thiele, age 81, of Albert Lea MN passed away on Thursday, June 5th, five weeks after a blood clot caused a devastating stroke.
Lois was born on September 10th 1943 in Huron, South Dakota. She was the oldest of five children born to Malcom & Edna Van Buskirk. She spent her early life on a farmstead outside...
Thelma Kormann
Jun 5, 2025
Thelma Irene (Cassem) Kormann, age 94, passed away peacefully at Colony Court in Waseca, MN, on June 5, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday June 11th, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Richland, MN, with a visitation Friedrich’s Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 10th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and one hour prior...
Robert Lee Nicolaus
Jun 3, 2025
Robert Lee Nicolaus (Bob) age 85 passed away at Albert Lea Medical Center after suffering a stroke at home. On Tuesday, June 3rd after breakfast Bob was rushed by ambulance to Albert Lea Mayo Clinic and passed away peacefully around 1:00 PM. He was surrounded by his wife, beloved dog Bella, and family members at his time of death.
A memorial...
Diane Kay Harig
Jun 1, 2025
Diane Kay Harig of Albert Lea passed away on June 1, 2025, at Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills, Iowa.
Diane was born on April 8, 1942, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Her joys in life were being a loving mother, grandmother, and wife.
She is survived by her daughter, Lory Petersen of Albert Lea; son, Mitchell Harig of Clark's Grove; granddaughter,...
Gary Thomas Hafstad
May 31, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gary Thomas Hafstad (74) —a devoted husband, loving father, cherished brother, and proud grandfather.
Gary passed peacefully on May 31st at St Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness. He was surrounded by loved ones.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Olaf T. Hafstad and Marcia C. (Lindgren) Hafstad. He is survived by his...
Roxanne Raye Habana
May 30, 2025
Roxanne “Roxy” Raye Habana, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2025, at the age of 69.
A memorial service in Roxy's honor will be hosted by Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Services in Albert Lea, at 4:00 PM on June 20, 2025, with Chaplain David Stoeger officiating; visitation will be held one hour prior...
David Allan Warke
May 28, 2025
David Allan Warke, age 86, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, at St. John's Lutheran Community- The Woodlands, surrounded by his family.
A funeral service honoring both David and Karen Warke will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Richland, with a visitation beginning one hour prior. Interment will be held at...
Juliette "Julie" Aalberg
May 24, 2025
Juliette "Julie" Aalberg passed away May 24, 2025 at the age of 89.
Visitation will be held at Bonnerup Funeral Home on June 5, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Services will be held at St. Theodore's Catholic Church in Albert Lea, Minnesota on June 6, 2025 at 2:00 pm; a visitation will he held one hour prior. Juliette will...
Michael Foster
May 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael James Foster, who died surrounded by his family on May 24, 2025, at the age of 51. A memorial service in Michael's honor will be held at the United Methodist Church in Ellendale, Minnesota on Saturday, May 31, 2025. The family will greet visitors at 10:00 AM and...
Donald Kenison
May 20, 2025
Donald LeRoy Kenison passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at St. John's Lutheran Home in Albert Lea, at the age of 96.
Born April 10, 1929, in Bolan, Iowa, to Roy Henry and Althea Collette (Hummel) Kenison, he attended Barton Township Grade School and graduated from Kensett High School in Iowa. While waiting for his high school sweetheart to...
Donna Jean Ludtke
May 19, 2025
Donna Jean Ludtke, age 97 of Albert Lea passed away peacefully on May 19th 2025 at St. John’s Lutheran Community.
Donna was born on September 1st, 1927 to Christine and Edwin Ingvaldson. She was raised alongside her brother, Elwood and three sisters, Irene, Jennelly and Karen. She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1945 and worked as a dental assistant...
Pamela A. Sorlie
May 19, 2025
Pamela Anne Sorlie, age 73, or Albert Lea, MN, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by family on Monday, May 19th.
All services are private.
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