Obituaries

Mary Hansen

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

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...

Richard Lindell

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Richard Ebert

Richard Ebert

Aug 10, 2024

Richard "Dick" Ebert, 74, passed away at his home in Rushford, MN on Saturday August 10, 2024.

Services will be hosted by Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation in Albert Lea on Friday August 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM; visitation will begin one hour prior. Dick will be interred at Hillcrest Cemetery following the service.

Dick was born in a car on the way...

Imogene Attig

Imogene Attig

Aug 10, 2024

Imogene Helen (Schwickerath) Attig, passed away on August 10, 2024, at her home in Glenville, Minnesota. 

Born on October 8, 1941, in New Hampton, Iowa, Imogene was a daughter of the late William and Rose (Rosonke). Imogene was a remarkable woman who dedicated 13 years of her life to serving as a Nun before meeting and marrying her beloved husband, Howard...

Barbara Norby

Barbara Norby

Aug 6, 2024

Barbara (Barb) Jane Norby, born on December 20, 1939, in Mason City, Iowa, was the beloved daughter of Alice (Bennett) and Edward Lee. Her family relocated to Des Moines before settling in Albert Lea, Minnesota, when she was just 5 years old. Barb attended Albert Lea Schools and graduated in 1958. Music played a central role in her life, as...

Bonnie Holey

Bonnie Holey

Aug 4, 2024

Bonnie L. Holey (Reyerson) of Coon Valley WI passed away August 4, 2024, at the age of 82 years old. 

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Bonnerup Funeral Services; with a visitation beginning one hour prior to the service.

Bonnie was born May 28, 1942, in Grafton, Iowa to John Berding and Alberta...

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