Obituaries

Rosalie Ann Wolff

Rosalie Ann Wolff

Mar 21, 2023

Rosalie Ann (Severson) Wolff, 84, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2023 in Mesa, Arizona.

Rosalie was born on February 4, 1939 in St. Paul, Minnesota.  She was raised in the Albert Lea area by her parents, Lucille and Noble Severson where she attended Albert Lea Schools.  Following school she was wed to Darryll Berg for a short time and...

Marjorie "Marj" Mae Hood

Marjorie "Marj" Mae Hood

Mar 20, 2023

Marjorie (Marj) Levitt Hood was born February 25, 1940 to Josephine (Jo) and John R. (Jack) Levitt in Rockwell,  IA.  She was the surprise baby, born 11 years after her next closest sister.

In 1942 the family moved to Rapid City, SD where Marj  spent her youth. In 1957 she married Kent Hood whom she met while he was stationed...

Kaitlyn Christine McColley

Kaitlyn Christine McColley

Mar 18, 2023

Kaitlyn Christine McColley, 22 of Albert Lea, MN passed away on March 18, 2023 at her home.

Kaitlyn was born on June 5, 2000 in Faribault, MN to Randy and Carmen (Kelly) McColley.   She attended school in Onamia, MN through second grade and graduated from Greene County High School in Jefferson, Iowa in 2018.  Following her high school graduation she...

Irene Eleanor Supalla

Irene Eleanor Supalla

Mar 17, 2023

Irene Eleanor Supalla passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Prairie Senior Cottages in New Richland, Minnesota.  She was 93 years old.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30AM on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the Church of All Saints, New Richland, Minnesota.  A visitation will take place one hour prior to mass at the church.

Irene...

Gary Michael Laite

Gary Michael Laite

Mar 16, 2023

Gary Michael Laite, 73, of Albert Lea, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic- St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

Born on March 3, 1950, in Albert Lea, he was a son of the late Vernon Laite, Sr. and Twyla (Lucas) Laite. Gifted with his hands, Gary was a skilled mechanic and truck driver. His love...

Kellie Merlene Peterson

Kellie Merlene Peterson

Mar 10, 2023

Kellie Peterson of Geneva, MN died suddenly on March 10, 2023 at the age of 60.  Kellie suffered a brain aneurysm while at work as an oncology nursing manager for the Mayo Clinic. 

Kellie was preceded in death by her father Jack Kalstad; grandparents Carl and Zelma (Seuser) Kalstad and Edmond and Shirley (Jenson) Conn; her late husband and father...

Helen Jean Thorstad

Helen Jean Thorstad

Mar 9, 2023

Helen Jean Thorstad, 98 of Albert Lea, MN, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Austin, MN surrounded by her loving family.

Helen was born on July 7, 1924 to Henry and Hazel (Anderson) Brell in Mankato, Minnesota. She attended and graduated from Mankato schools and later attended Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester, Minnesota....

Mildred "Millie" Ida Clark

Mildred "Millie" Ida Clark

Mar 9, 2023

Mildred “Millie” Ida Clark, 68, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023 at St. John’s Lutheran Community in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Millie was born on December 16, 1954 in Owatonna, MN, to Myron and Doris (Crandall) Tainter.  She attended and graduated from Owatonna schools. In 1974 she was wed to Timothy Clark and they moved to the Albert Lea area. ...

Clint Allen Stevens

Clint Allen Stevens

Mar 8, 2023

Clint Allen Stevens, 50, passed away on March 8, 2023 in Windom, Minnesota. Clint “Hoss” Allen Stevens was born on April 3, 1972 in Litchfield, Minnesota. At 8 months old he would be adopted by Dwight and Mary Jane Stevens of Albert Lea, Minnesota. Clint’s big brown eyes and chubby pink cheeks would become Dwight and Mary’s pride and joy....

Jeremy Patrick Brink

Jeremy Patrick Brink

Mar 4, 2023

Jeremy Patrick Brink, 46, of Hayward, MN, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was born on January 12, 1977, in Worthington, MN, to Terry and Marlene (Stratmeyer) Brink. He grew up in Albert Lea, MN, with an older sister and brother. He attended school in Albert Lea and continued his Education at Riverland Community...

Donna Helgeson

Donna Helgeson

Mar 4, 2023

On March 4, 2023, Donna Helgeson was surrounded by her family as she took her last breaths here on earth, and was welcomed into heaven by her amazing husband, Marvin. The peace and comfort knowing they will be together is a gift.

Donna Mae Timm was born July 30, 1936, in Montevideo, MN to George and Alma Timm. She was...

Gene Amley

Gene Amley

Mar 4, 2023

Gene Amley, 94, of New Richland, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea.

Born on June 8, 1928, in Albert Lea, he was a son of the late Martin and Anna (Johnson) Amley. On August 2, 1953, Gene was united in marriage to Nola (Spear) Amley. Together the couple shared more than...

Fawn Fay Dietz

Fawn Fay Dietz

Feb 27, 2023

Fawn Fay Dietz, 19, of Albert Lea, beloved daughter of Wayne and Jodi (Olson) Dietz, passed away on February 27, 2023.

Fawn was born on September 18, 2003, in Detroit Lakes, MN, and moved to Albert Lea shortly after her fifth birthday when she and her biological brother, Justin, were adopted by their parents, Wayne and Jodi Dietz.

She attended...

Elsie Margaret Amanson

Elsie Margaret Amanson

Feb 27, 2023

Elsie Margaret (Johnson) Amanson, 101, passed away February 27, 2023, at her residence in Albert Lea with her family by her side.

Born July 31, 1921 in Faribault, MN, she was the daughter of Henry and Christina (Lurkens) Johnson. In 1941, Elsie was united in marriage to Ralph Amanson; together they raised their son, Larry, until Ralph’s passing in 1993.

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Thomas William Mickelson

Thomas William Mickelson

Feb 24, 2023

Thomas William Mickelson, born September 8, 1947 to Gerald and Dorothy (Merriman) Mickelson in Burgin, KY, passed away February 24, 2023 at Mayo Hospital in Rochester.

Services to be held by the family at a later date.

Patricia Jean Wayne

Patricia Jean Wayne

Feb 24, 2023

 

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Patricia (Pat) Wayne passed away at the age of 90 on February 24th at Whispering Oaks Assisted Living in Ellendale, Minnesota.

Patricia was born October 17, 1932, in Devils Lake, North Dakota to Florence and Vernon Mattix. She spent her early years in Mahnomen, Minnesota, and very small North Dakota towns where her father...

Douglas James VanRyswyk

Douglas James VanRyswyk

Feb 24, 2023

Douglas James VanRyswyk, 70, of Buffalo Center, IA, passed away on February 24, 2023 at Mercy One Hospital in Mason City, IA.

Doug was born in Albert Lea, MN on June 12, 1952 to Lester and Dolores (Giles) VanRyswyk.  He was raised on the family farm where he spent numerous hours assisting his father and continued to help throughout the...

Pamela Pates

Pamela Pates

Feb 18, 2023

Pamela Jean Pates, 57, of Owatonna, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea with her family by her side.

Born on June 5, 1965, in Cherokee, IA, she was the daughter of Dennis Raveling, of Clarksville, TN, and Janis Wetherell Raveling (Jim Wilson), of Sioux Rapids, IA. After completing high school, Pamela attended...

Benjamin Stuart

Benjamin Stuart

Feb 17, 2023

A Celebration of Life for Benjamin T. Stuart will be held on March 26, 2023 starting at 1PM. Services will be held at the Albert Lea Eagles Club. Pastor Matt Hundley will be officiating.Born on May 15, 1963 to Carole and the late Harold R. Larson, Ben passed away on February 17, 2023. He was 59.Ben was mostly an easy...

Barbara Ellen Jensen

Barbara Ellen Jensen

Feb 16, 2023

Barbara Ellen Jensen, 65, of Albert Lea, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea.

Born on November 7, 1957, in Cloquet, MN, she was a daughter of the late Martin Brandt and Ione (Hecker) Novitski, and the stepdaughter-daughter of the late, William Novitski.

Barbara is survived by four siblings and...

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