Obituaries

Irene Tandeski

Irene Tandeski

Apr 18, 2025

Irene Violet Tandeski (Olson), 92, of Albert Lea, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Oak Park Place.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services in Albert Lea with a visitation one hour prior.

Irene was born on October 25, 1932, in Easton, Minnesota to...

Marcheta F. Allen

Marcheta F. Allen

Apr 17, 2025

Marcheta “Marty” Faye Runkle Allen, age 79, of Emmons, MN, passed away Thursday night, April 17, 2025, at the Lake Mills Care Center.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services in Albert Lea with a visitation one hour prior.

She was born June 14,1945, in Stewartville, MN, a daughter...

Richard Ochs

Richard Ochs

Feb 19, 2025

Richard "Dick" Ochs passed away on February 19, 2025, in Albert Lea. A Celebration of Life will be held at Bonnerup in Albert Lea on April 26, 2025, beginning at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior.

Richard, known as "Dick", was born to George and Beatha Ochs in Glenville, MN on April 14, 1936. He married Barbara Ackland on August...

Patrick "Pat" Raymond Bergen

Patrick "Pat" Raymond Bergen

Apr 24, 2025

Patrick “Pat” Raymond Bergen, 82, of Albert Lea, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services in Albert Lea with a visitation one hour prior.

Pat was born on July 24, 1942, at the...

JoAnn K. Johanning

JoAnn K. Johanning

Apr 23, 2025

JoAnn Kathryn Johanning, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on April 23, 2025, at Thornecrest Retirement Community in Albert Lea, at the age of 84.

A full obituary and service details are pending.

Ralph Julian Sabin

Ralph Julian Sabin

Apr 23, 2025

Ralph Julian Sabin, a beloved father, devoted husband, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, at the age of 93.

Born on November 3, 1931, in Hampden, ND, Ralph was a son of the late Gehard and Bernice (Wheeler) Sabin. He spent his early years cultivating a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for the land, which...

Robert Hebl

Robert Hebl

Apr 19, 2025

Robert (Bob) James Hebl, age 82, of Austin, MN, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born December 31, 1942, in Austin, MN, to Lewis Hebl and Marjorie (Ross) Vietor. He attended Austin schools and went on to serve in the U.S. Army for 32 years, both active duty and in the Reserves.

In 1973,...

Kathleen Cheryl Schoon

Kathleen Cheryl Schoon

Apr 6, 2025

Kathleen Cheryl “Kathy” (Bailey) Schoon passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025, after a very brief battle of cancer.

Kathy was born September 9, 1946, to Clarence and Emma "Evelyn" (Heath) Bailey, joining her sister Deloris. Kathy grew up and attended school in Albert Lea. In 1962, she married her soulmate Ben C. Schoon. Together they built a life of love,...

Curtis Christopherson

Curtis Christopherson

Apr 5, 2025

Curtis B. Christopherson of Hartland, Minnesota passed away on April 5, 2025 in Mankato, Minnesota at the age of 84.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Sandra J. Sola

Sandra J. Sola

Apr 5, 2025

Sandra Josephine Sola, a caring mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 5, 2025, six days short of her 82nd birthday. Sandra was born in Hammond, MN to Lawrence and Margaret Stensrud, and was the third oldest of eleven children.

For 24 years, Sandra was married to Paul Sola, raising five children in...

Andrew J. Chicos

Andrew J. Chicos

Apr 3, 2025

Andrew John Chicos, 61, of New Richland, MN, passed away on Thursday, April 3rd, leaving behind a lifetime of memories filled with laughter, hard work, and the simple joys of country living.

Born on May 26, 1963, in Wells, MN, Andy was the tenth of thirteen children born to Ann (Stiles) and Charles Chicos. He spent his entire life on the...

Danielle A. Peterson

Danielle A. Peterson

Apr 1, 2025

Danielle Peterson, age 53 of Glenville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. Danielle lived a life filled with love, kindness, and grace. She touched the lives of many with her warmth and generosity, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and goodwill. Her presence will be deeply missed by many.

Danielle Annette...

Gary L. Trebil

Gary L. Trebil

Mar 30, 2025

Gary Trebil, age 79, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by family in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Known for his kindness, warm smile, and big heart, Gary was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many.

Born on December 21, 1945 in Mason City, IA, he was the third of six children to John...

LaVonne Meyer

LaVonne Meyer

Mar 21, 2025

LaVonne (Hagen) Meyer, 84, passed away at her home in New Richland, Minnesota on March 21, 2025, after a short battle of cancer.

LaVonne was born to Jasper and Lola (Miskoff) Hagen on February 20th, 1941. She graduated from New Richland-Hartland High School in 1959, and continued to live in the New Richland area her entire life. LaVonne married Richard (Dick)...

Keith Neidermeier

Keith Neidermeier

Mar 20, 2025

Keith Edward Neidermeier, 64, of New Richland, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Prairie Senior Cottages.

Keith Edward Neidermeier was born on October 9, 1960, in Middletown, Pennsylvania to Rev. Wesley and Ruth Neidermeier. Keith was the second born of four brothers; Mark, Keith, Joel and Scott. They grew up in the church with his dad...

Robert Probst

Robert Probst

Mar 16, 2025

Robert William Probst was born in Wilmont, MN on Dec 13, 1945 to Joseph G. Sr and Marcella M. (Hebig) Probst. He attended and graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel (OLGC) Catholic School in Wilmont in 1963. In 1965 Bob moved with his family to Albert Lea, MN where he worked at Streater Inc for 42 years.

Bob married...

Phyllis Ann Cameron

Phyllis Ann Cameron

Mar 13, 2025

Phyllis Ann Cameron, age 90, of Clarks Grove, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at her home. She was born on January 11, 1935 to the late Clinton and May (McGahey) Merril in Joliet, Il. Phyllis completed two years of college in Michigan and then worked in Chicago for the telephone company. She married Robert Cameron on November...

Joyce Mildred Erickson Olson

Joyce Mildred Erickson Olson

Mar 13, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Joyce Erickson Olson, who at the age of 90 joined her Father in Heaven on March 13, 2025. Joyce's life was a testament to faith, love, and service, and her legacy will continue to inspire all who knew her.

A steadfast Christian, Joyce found strength and solace in her unwavering faith. Baptized, confirmed,...

Marilyn Chafee

Marilyn Chafee

Mar 10, 2025

Marilyn Rae Chafee, a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 10, 2025, at age 83.

Marilyn was born on July 30, 1941, the third of four children to her devoted parents, Clement and Clara Shimon, and grew up on their family farm in Rolfe, Iowa. The Farm was her happy...

Phyllis Esther Hamborg

Phyllis Esther Hamborg

Mar 10, 2025

Phyllis passed away peacefully, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer, with her family around her at St. John's Lutheran Home on Fountain Lake in Albert Lea on March 10. She was 97 years old.

Phyllis was born on December 16, 1927, in Morristown, Minnesota, the daughter of Paul and Esther (Barth) Strehlo. She grew up in Morristown and graduated...