Obituaries

Sep 19, 2022

Betty Lou Stender, age 76 of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 19, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Betty was born in Fergus Falls on April 30, 1946 to Gordon and Doris Hill and later moved to Albert Lea with her family. In 1965 she married Clemence Stender with whom she had seven children,...

Sep 16, 2022

Kenneth Leonard Meives, 80, of Albert Lea, MN passed away peacefully on September 16, 2022, in Rochester, MN.

Kenneth was born on June 20, 1942, in Phillips, WI, to Marion and Rosella (Neisen) Meives.  Kenneth was the second oldest of nine children and grew up on the family farm in Elk, WI.  He attended Arbutus Hill Elementary school and was...

Sep 16, 2022

Roger Leroy Baldwin, 85, passed away peacefully at his home on September 16, 2022. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 2:00pm at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, MN. Pastor Michael Lilienthal will officiate.

Visitation, from 5:00 to 7:00pm, Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at...

Sep 15, 2022

Marlene Schumacher, of Albert Lea and formerly of the Twin Cities, died on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community. She was 84 years old.

Marlene Dolores (Burkhardt) Schumacher was born on March 13, 1938, to Ben and Dolores (Micke) Burkhardt in Thorp, Wisconsin. She graduated from Thorp High School and went on to attend...

Sep 13, 2022

Lagertha Mae Burgdorf, infant daughter of Esther Turner and Brian Burgdorf, Jr., gained her wings on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

In addition to her parents, survivors include a sister, Renesmee, and paternal grandfather, Brian Burgdorf, Sr. Baby Lagertha is welcomed to Heaven by her maternal grandparents, Larry Turner and Donna Torres, and her paternal grandmother, Terry Leisen.

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Sep 11, 2022

Janice Kay Van Wilgen, 79, of Hollandale, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Mayo Health Systems in Austin.

Born on January 14, 1943, in Albert Lea, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Wilda (Nelson) Van Riper. On June 24, 1961, in Albert Lea, Janice was united in marriage to John “Sonny” Van...

Sep 11, 2022

Marjorie Elizabeth (Marge) Boelman passed away peacefully on September 11, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea, MN.  Her four daughters were grateful to visit her often in this skilled nursing facility after her fall in April.   A memorial service will take place at Bonnerup Funeral Home on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour before...

Sep 11, 2022

Warren Craig Torgerson, 82 of Geneva, MN, passed away peacefully at home, with family by his side on September 11, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Warren was born on July 22, 1940, to Francis and Frances “Jane” (McCormick) in Albert Lea, MN.  He was raised in Geneva, MN and attended Ellendale-Geneva schools where he played...

Sep 8, 2022

Steven Kip Olson, 54, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away on September 8, 2022, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Steven was born on March 5, 1968, to Larry and Judith (Broskoff) Olson in Albert Lea, MN.  He was raised in Albert Lea in the Olson family home.  Before he even began walking, he began talking...

Sep 8, 2022

Mork, Helen L., age 99, died on September 8, 2022 at Catholic Eldercare in NE Minneapolis. Helen was survived by sisters Lenore Johnson of Shakopee and Lois Wasmoen of Albert Lea; son Doug Mork (Mary Beth Bierwagen) of Minneapolis and son-in-law John Peterson (Deb) of Albert Lea; and many beloved  grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other family and friends. A celebration...

Sep 7, 2022

Lila Mae Haakenson has passed away at the age of 82 years young.

Born on 1 August 1940 in Geneva, Minnesota, to Charley & Genevieve Montanye, she is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Travis, her oldest son Andy Luna, and several beloved dogs – among them, Tiny, Muffin, Kansas, Fletch, Kennedy, Rudy, and...

Sep 6, 2022

Mary E. Willmert, 90, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2022 at Sunrise of Edina Assisted Living, Edina, MN.

Mary was born on December 30, 1931 in Lone Rock, IA to Emil and Erna (Gade) Bierstedt.  She was baptized and confirmed in Christ at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fenton, IA.  Mary graduated...

Sep 5, 2022

Sharon Ann Bowen, age 81, passed away peacefully after a short illness at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by her loving family.

Sharon was born on October 21, 1940 to Arlo and Marion Jakobson at Naeve Hospital. As the oldest of three siblings, Sharon willingly became a devoted caretaker, especially for her younger sister who suffered...

Sep 2, 2022

Faye Trail, 95, went home to her savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, September 2, 2022, at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Albert Lea, MN, with family by her side.

W. Faye Trail was born June 17, 1927, to Albert J and Amy A (Alley) Herrin in Dodge City, Kansas. Faye's father and mother divorced when she and...

Sep 1, 2022

Clarice M. Olson, 90, of Clarks Grove, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Albert Lea, MN.

Born on December 1, 1931, in Scarville, IA, she was the fifth child born to Thom and Hattie (Olson) Trostheim. As a young girl, Clarice was baptized and confirmed at Bethel Lutheran Church in...

Sep 1, 2022

Gene Verl Engel, 88, of Glenville, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

Born on November 5, 1933, in Waseca County, MN, he was a son of the late George and Adelheid (Pick) Engel. On June 3, 1956, Gene was united in marriage to Darlene Butler. Together the couple raised...

Aug 30, 2022

Terry Duane Clark, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 30th, 2022. at age 79, surrounded by loved ones at his home in Albert Lea, MN.

Terry was born August 26th, 1943, in Minneapolis, MN. He was the son of Albert and Caroline (Matheny) Clark. He attended Washburn High School in Minneapolis before joining the United States Marine...

Aug 27, 2022

Dorothy Mae Stillings, age 89 of Albert Lea, passed away at New Richland Care Center on August 27, 2022. She was born January 21, 1933 to Elmer and Alma Oakland. She and her husband, Robert, lived in their Albert Lea home for over 50 years and raised their four children there.

Her children will remember and cherish...

Aug 24, 2022

Julie Ann (Lowman) Oyer, 69, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2022, at her home with family by her side.

Julie was born on December 18, 1952, in Albert Lea, MN, to Cecil and Irene (Jones) Lowman.

She attended and graduated from Albert Lea schools.  Following graduation, she became a homemaker...

Aug 22, 2022

Lola Maxine Johansen (nee Smith) passed away August 22, 2022, at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community at the age of 91. She was born January 8th, 1931, in Beresford, SD to Louis and Edna Smith. The family lived in Hollandale, MN where she attended country school until 8th grade. She quit school to help watch over her younger siblings...