Obituaries
Elard Gene Olson
Jun 16, 2023
Elard Gene Olson, 85, of Glenville, MN passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023 at Mayo Health System in Austin, MN, surrounded by his loving family.
Elard was born on March 30, 1938 on the family farm in Glenville, MN to Christ and Lillian (Heaney) Olson. He attended country school through 8th grade and graduated from Albert Lea High School...
Virginia "Ginger" Fonza
Jun 15, 2023
Virginia “Ginger” Fonza, 78, of Hartland, MN passed away June 15, 2023, in Rochester, MN, surrounded by her family.
Born in Burt, IA on January 30, 1945, to the late Charles Lappe and Thelma Sheely. Ginger graduated from cosmetology school in Mason City, IA after attending Burt High School. She had a tremendous career as a beautician for over 30...
Filena Beer
Jun 10, 2023
Filena Beer, 77, of Albert Lea, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.
No services are planned at this time.
Matthew Wayne Morfitt
Jun 5, 2023
Matthew Wayne Morfitt, of Albert Lea, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at the age of 42. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, June 12, 2023, at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, with Pastor Joy Knoppel officiating. A visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. The service will be livestreamed.
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Elaine Janie Staloch
Jun 4, 2023
Elaine “Janie” Staloch, 93, passed away on Sunday, June 04, 2023 at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Born on June 26, 1929, in Fairfax, Minnesota, she was the second of fifteen children born to the late William and Olive Peichel. She attended country school, St. Andrews Catholic Church School and the University of Minnesota, where she would later...
Edwin "Ed" Gordon Jensen
Jun 1, 2023
Edwin "Ed" Gordon Jensen of Ellendale, MN passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 1, 2023 at Whispering Oak Place in Ellendale, MN; he was 94 years old, one month shy of his 95th birthday.
Edwin “Ed” Gordon Jensen was born July 2, 1928 in Ida Grove, Iowa to Gordon and Clara (Sward) Jensen. He lived there for a...
Craig Allen Hansen
May 31, 2023
Craig Allen Hansen of Hollandale passed away May 31, 2023 at the age of 70. Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Services in Albert Lea will be hosting a memorial in honor of Craig starting at 11:00 AM, Monday June 12, 2023; a public visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Born February 24, 1953 to Wayne and Gretchen (Schiager) Hansen...
Margaret Joan Byrne
May 27, 2023
M. Joan Byrne, age 94 of Pompano Beach, FL, departed this life May 27, 2023 at Catholic Hospice, Holy Cross Hospital in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Joan was born April 22, 1929 in New Prague, MN to Jerome and Mary (Adams) Byrne. She graduated from Good Council in Mankato, MN. She received a BA and Masters degrees from Mankato State University....
Agnes Theressa Christensen
May 27, 2023
Early Saturday morning, May 27th, 2023, Agnes Theressa Christensen passed away peacefully in her beloved farmhouse near Bath Township where she had lived for over 70 years. Agnes was born at Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, Minnesota, on November 11,1928, to Lawrence and Olga Martin. She joined her brother, James, and sister, Katherine, on a farm site in Freeborn County...
Dennis Robert Gore
May 22, 2023
Dennis Robert Gore, 74, of Albert Lea, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, with Pastor Joy Knoppel officiating. The family will receive friends at a visitation to be held from...
Jayne Marie Vairma
May 17, 2023
Jayne Marie Vairma of New Richland passed away peacefully at her home on May 17th, 2023 with her best friend and husband, Brian Douglas Vairma, giving comfort and care as Jayne went to meet her Heavenly Father after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.
Jayne was born December 27, 1962, in Anchorage, Alaska, to parents Ruth (Hatle) and Lyle...
Kevin Francis O'Leary
May 17, 2023
On June 8, 1961 Mary Ellen Callahan O’Leary gave birth to her 11th child, Kevin Francis O’Leary. Thus, began a life of adventure.
Kevin attended Saint Mary’s, Saint Theodore’s, Lakewood School and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1979.
Kevin developed a strong work ethic on the family farm north of Albert Lea. He worked with his father Robert...
David Charles Steele
May 16, 2023
David Charles Steele, 76, of Albert Lea, MN passed away at his home on May 16, 2023.
David was born on February 9, 1947 in Albert Lea, MN to Raymond and Carmen (Allen) Steele. He was raised on the farm where as a young boy he enjoyed helping out with the chores. As a teen, David was creative and talented...
Diane K. Boullion
May 15, 2023
Diane K. Boullion, 74, of Blooming Prairie, MN passed away peacefully on May 15, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Diane Boullion was born on December 16,1949 to Leonard and Arlene (Sophie) Hanson of Albert Lea Minnesota; the day after her father's birthday. Leonard used to tell people that she was the most expensive birthday gift he...
Paul Daniel Lebens Jr
May 13, 2023
Paul Daniel Lebens Jr., 75, passed away on May 13, 2023, at his home in Albert Lea, MN.
Born in Rock Island, IL on September 1st, 1947 to the late Paul Daniel Sr. and Margaret Alice (Robb) Lebens. After graduating from Wayzata High School, Paul relocated to Albert Lea. Following some education at trade school, he became employed at Enderes...
Lawrence Halling
May 11, 2023
Lawrence Robert Halling’s life ended in Rochester City, Minnesota on May 11th, 2023, at the age of 94. Larry was proceeded in passing by his beloved wife, Shirley A. Bergerson, a native of Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Larry was born on April 6, 1929, in San Francisco, California, and was the only child of Lloyd N. and Irene G.(Campen) Halling....
Eugene "Gene" Utzka
May 11, 2023
Eugene "Gene" Utzka, 84, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at St. John's Lutheran Community in Albert Lea.
Born on January 15, 1939, in Minnesota Lake to the late John, Sr. and Anna (Baumgartner) Utzka. A proud veteran of the United States Airforce, Gene served his country from 1958-1961. On February 19, 1966, he was...
Timothy John McCall
May 10, 2023
On May 10, 2023, Timothy John McCall was called to join his Heavenly Father. He died peacefully at his home in Rochester, NY. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 at Vista Swedish Lutheran Cemetery in New Richland, MN.Tim was born to Thomas and Georgia (Swanson) McCall on September 23, 1951 at Mankato, Minnesota. He was the...
Charles R. "Chuck" Stearns
May 10, 2023
Charles Robert “Chuck” Stearns, 94, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the Bancroft Estates in Albert Lea, with his family by his side.
Born on September 16, 1928, in Tracy, MN, he was the son of the late Walter and Grace (Olson) Stearns. Raised in Walnut Grove, Chuck worked as a long haul truck...
Ethel Lea Moen
May 9, 2023
Ethel Lea "Lea" Edna Moen (Luecht) passed away peacefully at the Good Samaritan nursing care facility in Albert Lea on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. She was 88 years of age at the time. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 11AM at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Service in Albert Lea; Pastor Marcia Pedersen will be officiating. Visitation...
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