Obituaries

Oct 11, 2022

 

Janet Kay Engebretson, 81, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2022 at Prairies Senior Cottages in New Richland, MN.

Janet was born on August 7, 1941 on the family farm near Kiester, MN, to Gilbert and Alma (Fure) Folven.  She attended country school near Joice, Iowa and graduated from Albert Lea High School.  Following her graduation, she attended the...

Oct 9, 2022

Kay Joanne (Carlsen) Goodmanson triumphed over Alzheimer’s on 10/9/2022 at Thorne Crest Memory Care unit and is no longer confined by the disease’s symptoms and her spirt is now free.  In 2019, Kay was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and Kay displayed her indomitable spirit and unending positivity during her battle with pancreatic cancer leaving this earth cancer free.

 

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Oct 8, 2022

A Celebration of Life for Avis Luebke will be held Saturday, October 29, 2022, 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Albert Lea, in the Chapel. The service for Avis will be livestreamed by her family and can be viewed by visiting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71346151857?pwd=urebDvv2BmaS4hqb70GIfmK7tDsssh.1

Avis was born February 7, 1930 and passed away October 8, 2022 at 92 years and...

Oct 8, 2022

Gladys R. Besco, Age 99 of Austin, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 8, 2022.

Gladys was born April 9, 1923 to Frank and Bessie Milks. Gladys was married to Ray R. Besco May 28, 1948. Ray and Gladys lived in Springfield, IL from 1966-1988 after which they moved back to Minnesota.

While impossible to sum...

Sep 30, 2022

Roland “Rollie” Green, 89, of Albert Lea, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022 at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community.

Born on December 24, 1932, in Albert Lea, he was the son of the late Clarence and Marie (Meyers) Green. A graduate of Albert Lea High School, Rollie joined the United States Air Force and was a member of the...

Sep 30, 2022

Doyle L. Lammey, 90, of Albert Lea, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 30, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

Born on June 1, 1932, in Adams, NE, he was a son of the late Harry and Henrietta (Shoemaker) Lammey. Doyle grew up in Newton, IA, and proudly joined the Navy following his high school graduation. On...

Sep 26, 2022

 

Sharron Folven, age 83 of Kiester, MN, died September 26th 2022, following complications of health problems.

Sharron was born on June 18, 1939, to Chester and Bernice Leschefske in Albert Lea, MN. She married Vernon Folven on October 28, 1964 in Sioux Falls, SD. To this union three children were born: Teresa “Terri”, Todd and Colette. She was a...

Sep 23, 2022

Marian “Sue” Hahlen, 81, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away peacefully at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Albert Lea, MN, on September 23, 2022.

Marian Sue Hahlen was born on December 29, 1940 to Louis and Elvina (Dezell) Hahlen in Albert Lea, MN.  She attended and graduated from Albert Lea schools.  Following her graduation, she attended Globe...

Sep 20, 2022

Marie M. Ferguson, of Albert Lea, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 with her family by her side at Fox Hollow Assisted Living in Bend, Oregon.

Born on December 29, 1927, in Freeborn County, Minnesota, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mabel (Creegan) Goodnature. Marie was raised in Geneva, Minnesota and graduated from Ellendale High School....

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...