Obituaries
David Olson
Apr 30, 2026
David Herman Olson, age 82, passed away on April 30, 2026. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 PM on Thursday, May 7 at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Service in Albert Lea, MN.
David was born in Austin, MN to Herman and Mary (Miner) Olson on January 30, 1944. He grew up in Austin and Albert Lea and graduated...
Sue Lucille Barber
Apr 30, 2026
Sue Barber, 76, of Albert Lea, MN, passed from our sight on April 30, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, May 7 at Grace Lutheran Church in Albert Lea.
She was born on May 11, 1949, in Albert Lea to Kermit and Marie Gilbertson. Sue grew up in Albert Lea and attended Waldorf College, where...
Carole Ann Hanson
Feb 7, 2026
Carole Ann Hanson, age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by her loving family.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 9, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation, 2210 East Main Street, Albert Lea.
Carole was born on December 14, 1940, in Austin, Minnesota, to...
Leslie Dingwall
Dec 17, 2025
Les passed peacefully December 17th, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Retirement Community in Albert Lea, MN. He was 93 years old.
Les was born on his parent's ranch near Grassy Butte, ND. He grew up on the family ranch and attended the one room school nearby through 8th grade, then went off to Killdeer to High School where he boarded during...
Duane Odson
May 1, 2026
Duane Kenneth Odson, age 79, passed away May 1, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, May 23 at Grace Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Lakeview Cemetery.
Lowell David Jerdee
Apr 27, 2026
Lowell David Jerdee, 87, passed away the morning of Monday, April 27, surrounded by loved ones.
Lowell David Jerdee was born July 31, 1938 in Albert Lea, MN to John and Elvina (Trae) Jerdee. He was raised on the family farm near Hayward and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1956.
Lowell married Janice Opdahl on July 28, 1962 at Emmons...
Ronald James Freeman
Apr 19, 2026
Ronald James Freeman, age 65, of Albert Lea MN, passed away peacefully on April 19th 2026. He was born on October 17th, 1960 in Parkston, SD to James and Marlys Freeman.
Ron grew up in Mitchell, SD and played a variety of high school sports including track, basketball, and football. He was also known for his impressive afro haircut. He graduated...
Wayne Rodrick Hanna
Apr 11, 2026
Wayne Rodrick Hanna, age 68, passed away on April 11, 2026. A private family service will be held. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Wayne was born on October 26, 1957 at Bon Secours Nursing Home-Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England to Robert and Brenda (Bolton) Hanna. Because of his father’s Airforce service, Wayne lived...
Cody Scott Hanna, Sr.
Apr 9, 2026
Cody Scott Hanna Sr., born March 26, 1983, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services. In his honor, we encourage all to wear jeans and Minnesota Viking attire to celebrate the things Cody loved and carry his spirit with us.
Cody was...
Larry Dean Sarver
Apr 9, 2026
Larry Dean Sarver,80, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic in Austin, MN.
Born on April 9, 1946, in Albert Lea, Larry was the son of the late Don and Lorraine (Oftedahl) Sarver. Larry proudly served in the National Guard and had a long and fulfilling career at Streater's in Albert Lea, where he...
Sandra "Sandy" Kay Lestrud
Apr 8, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” K (Lang) Lestrud, 77, passed away on April 8, 2026 with her daughter's and her dogs at her side.
Sandy was born on January 31, 1949, to Richard and Betty (Betow) Lang, Sandy was the first of seven children. Sandy attended Glenville High School until seventh grade, when her family moved to Albert Lea. Sandy attended Glenville Lutheran Church...
Paul Edward Miller
Apr 8, 2026
Paul Edward Miller, 79, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully in the evening of Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Paul was born in Austin, MN on January 27, 1947 to Maurice and Dorothy (Brugger) Miller. Paul grew up in Austin, and began working hard to support himself and his loved ones at a young age....
Dean Wegge
Apr 7, 2026
Dean Walter Wegge, 66, of Clarks Grove, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his home.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 1:30-3:30PM on Saturday. April 18, 2026, at Friedrich’s Funeral Home, 217 W. Division St., New Richland, MN.
Born on September 25, 1959, in Pennington County, Minnesota, Dean was the son of the late George and...
Linda Mae Flaten
Apr 6, 2026
Linda Mae (Pogones) Flaten, 73, passed away April 6, 2026 at Prairie Manor Hospice in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.
Linda was born on May 9, 1952 in Owatonna, MN. She was the oldest of seven children of Lovirn and Betty (Meixner) Pogones. She graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1970.
Linda married Melvin Flaten in 1983. They made their home in Faribault, MN. After Melvin's death...
Jesus Gonzales
Apr 3, 2026
Jesus Manuel “Jesse” Gonzales, 61, of Mankato, passed away on April 3, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic- St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, with his family by his side.
Born on July 24, 1964, in Blue Earth, Jesse was a son of Jimmy Gonzales and the late Rosa (Olivo) Gonzales. A 1982 graduate of Albert Lea High School, Jesse went on to...
Julia Tonder
Apr 3, 2026
Julia Adeline Tonder (Edwards) passed away on Good Friday April 3rd, 2026 at the age of 89 after being diagnosed with lung cancer in December 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, with a visitation beginning at 10:00AM. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Julia was born May...
Doris Maxine Beckmann
Mar 29, 2026
Doris Maxine Beckmann, age 100, of Waseca County, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on March 29, 2026. She was born on June 12, 1925, in Waseca County, MN, to Clarence H. Fredrickson and Eva R. (Corner) Fredrickson. Doris lived a remarkable life spanning 100 years, 9 months, and 17 days, filled with devotion to family, faith, and simple...
Lyle James Boyer
Mar 29, 2026
Funeral services for Lyle James Boyer of Albert Lea, MN, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 11, 2026 at St. Theodore Catholic Church, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Burial will be held at St. Theodore’s Cemetery in Albert Lea. The service will be livestreamed.
Lyle, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026 surrounded by his...
Ricky Butts
Mar 28, 2026
Ricky Butts, 68, of Albert Lea, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic- St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN.
Ricky proudly service in the United States Marine Corps.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services, with a visitation beginning at 10:00AM. Interment will be held at...
Orville "Gus" Robert Goskeson
Mar 28, 2026
Orville “Gus” Robert Goskeson, age 91, was called home by the Lord on Saturday, March 28, 2026 and is now at peace. He was surrounded by his children at Milestone Senior Living in Faribault, MN at the time of his passing.
Orville was born on October 28, 1934 in Albert Lea, MN to Goske and Selma (Legried) Goskeson. After graduating from...
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