Obituaries

Aug 2, 2022

Maurice “Moe” Mullenmaster, 63, of Ellendale, MN, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

Maurice was born on December 18, 1948, in Morristown, MN, to Leo and Creta (Lonergan) Mullenmaster.  He was raised on the family farm in Onamia, MN and graduated from Onamia High School.  Following his graduation, he attended college at the...

Jul 26, 2022

Emmanuel Angel “Manny” Chavez, 16, of Albert Lea, passed away unexpectedly and entered Heaven on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at his home. He was welcomed into our Savior’s warm embrace.

Born on Friday, September 23, 2005, in Guatemala City, Guatemala, he was the beloved son of Robin Ramirez Chavez, and Troy Chavez and Natalie Lane, both of...

Jul 22, 2022

Michael Lee Morgan, 75, of Albert Lea, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

Born on Sunday August 18, 1946, in Benham, KY, he was a son of the late Elmer and LaVonne (Edwin) Morgan. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Mike worked as an Aerospace Engineer. An...

Jul 22, 2022

Dale Gustav Mrotz, 84, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2022, with his family by his side at his home in Ellendale, MN.

Dale was born on August 1, 1937, in Albert Lea, MN, to Gustav and Mabel (Franke) Mrotz.  He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Ellendale Geneva Schools in 1956.  Following graduation,...

Jul 19, 2022

Tami Jean Vokoun, 43, of Good Thunder, formerly of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.

Tami was born on September 19, 1978, in Albert Lea, to Ronald and Pamela Vokoun.

She was a lifelong member of the Oakland Lutheran Church. She was baptized and confirmed there. She also attended Sunday School classes, Luther...

Jul 19, 2022

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend Balentin “Val” Madrigal entered eternal rest on July 19, 2022, at the age of 76 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Balentin was born in San Antonio, Texas on February 14, 1946, to Ernesto Madrigal and Luisa...

Jul 16, 2022

Myron “Butch” Martin Schumacher, 90, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2022, with his loving family by his side at the New Richland Care Center.

Myron was born on August 4, 1931, to Carl and Loretta (Helget) Schumacher on the family farm in Leavenworth Township.  He attended school at the Leavenworth Township Country School.  When he finished...

Jul 15, 2022

Fern Urbatsch, 97, passed away with family by her side on July 15, 2022, at Thorne Crest Senior Living in Albert Lea, MN.

Fern was born on November 20, 1924, at home, to Roy Leonard and Eva Maurine (Molsberry) Harman in Plymouth, Iowa. She was baptized in the Methodist Episcopal Church in Plymouth. She graduated from Plymouth...

Jul 12, 2022

Colleen Politz, age 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on July 12, 2022, at Mercy One Hospice in Mason City, Iowa. Colleen was born to Harry and Gladys Toenges on March 8, 1932, on a snowy day at Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Colleen spent her childhood years living on a farm southwest...

Jul 9, 2022

Roger Harold Doyle, 78, of Albert Lea, MN passed away peacefully on July 9, 2022.

Roger was born on October 13, 1943, to Vernon and Mabel (Madson) in Albert Lea, MN.  He attended grade school in Conger, MN and went on to attend high school in Alden, MN.  After high school he began working at Queen Products...

Jul 8, 2022

Doris “Dory” Sletten, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Ellendale on Friday, July 8, 2022.

Doris was born to Thorvald and Valborg (Selstad) Westland on September 20, 1938, in Hayward Township. She attended and graduated from Albert Lea High School. On April 22, 1961, she was united in marriage to Milton Sletten at the Hayward...

Jul 2, 2022

Ronald O. Oyer passed away on July 2, 2022, at Legacy Assisted Living in Brownsdale. He was born June 4,

1937, to Tennis and Ethyl (Nelson) Oyer. He had fond memories of growing up in Silver Lake, IA. Ron was united in marriage to Beverly Riskedahl on June 20, 1958, at Oakland Lutheran Church, to this union...

Jul 2, 2022

Glen W. Salthe, 70, of Clarks Grove, husband of Debra (Kath) Salthe, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.

Born on Sunday, February 10, 1952, in Saint Paul, he was the adopted son of William and Alma (Strehlow) Salthe and the beloved brother of Gloria Salthe. A dedicated...

Jun 29, 2022

Rona Rae Gstalder, 73 of Albert Lea, MN passed away on Wednesday, June 29th, 2022, at Mercy One North Iowa Hospital in Mason City, IA.

Born on October 16th, 1948, in Albert Lea, MN was daughter to the late Delbert Gstalder and Marian (Johnson) Gstalder and sister to the late Robert Gstalder.

Rona grew up...

Jun 26, 2022

Cynthia “Cindy” De Vries, 65, of Hollandale, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, with her family by her side.

Born on Thursday, May 30, 1957, in Albert Lea, she was the daughter of Glen and Mary (Frodin) Helgeson. Cindy was united in marriage to Pete De Vries on July 8,...

Jun 26, 2022

Audrey Fay (Nelson) Severson died in the arms of her daughter at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community on Sunday, June 26, 2022, of natural causes. Audrey was born on January 18, 1943, in Albert Lea, MN, and was the daughter of Leonard and Selma (Hopperstad) Nelson.

Audrey graduated from Albert Lea High School Class of 1961.  She...

Jun 26, 2022

Geraldine “Gerri” Janice Mendenhall, 79, of New Richland, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, MN. Gerri was born August 1, 1942, in Ceresco Township, in Blue Earth County, the daughter of Alvin & Lydia (Klaus) Bergemann.  She grew up in Garden City, MN and graduated...

Jun 24, 2022

Dorothy Simonsen, 84, of Albert Lea, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, June 24, 2022, at her home.

Born on Wednesday, April 6, 1938, in Shafter, California, she was a daughter of Alvert and Lois (Huenemann) Streyle and one of eight children.  Dorothy graduated from Alden High School in 1956 and was united in marriage to...

Jun 24, 2022

Susan Marie “Sue” Stiles, 62, of Clarks Grove, MN, passed away at her home on June 24, 2022.

Born on July 9, 1959, in Rockford, Illinois, she was a daughter of Albert Groth and June (Chadbourn) Menke. Susan worked in healthcare as a nursing aid. Caring and visiting with the residents brought her great joy.  Susan enjoyed...

Jun 23, 2022

Marie A. Jirele, 81, passed peacefully into the presence of Jesus on June 23, 2022, at Auburn Manner in Chaska, MN. Marie was born January 21, 1941, in Fargo, ND to Harold and Yvonne (Marcil) Bower. She was the oldest of six children. Raised on a farm in Page, ND she graduated from Page High School before receiving her...