Obituaries

Jan 23, 2022

Arthur “Art” W. Smith, Jr., 82, of Albert Lea, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Mankato.

Art was born at home on July 31, 1939 to Arthur W. and Veona A. (Oleson) Smith.  He grew up in the Pine City Area and was active in many school events.  He played drums...

Jan 22, 2022

Mathew Lee Luna, 60, of Hollandale, MN, passed away on January 22, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary’s Campus of respiratory failure.

Matt L. Luna was born in Geneva Township, MN, on November 3, 1961, the third born son of Lucas and Gloria (Gomez) Luna. Matt grew up on the family farm in Hollandale, MN. After...

Jan 19, 2022

Barbara “Barb” J. Guiney, 75, of Albert Lea, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Thorne Crest Senior Living.

Barb was born in Albert Lea on July 31, 1946, to Robert and Imogene (Mickelson) Evenson.  She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1964 and attended one year of Albert Lea Tech.  On December 3, 1965, she...

Jan 17, 2022

Lawrence R. Klukow, 92, of Carroll, IA and formerly of Albert Lea, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at Regency Park Nursing Home in Carroll.

Lawrence was born to Frank and Ella (Nason) Klukow in Albert Lea on August 5, 1929.  He attended school through the 9th grade.  He then went to work at the local creamery...

Jan 13, 2022

Gordon W. Sorensen, 85, was unexpectedly and peacefully called home by his Heavenly Father on January 13, 2022 while at St. John’s – The Woodlands campus.  He was born February 27, 1936 in Mora, MN.

After graduating from Mora, he made his way to Winnebago, MN in 1954 where he met Marilyn Petersen.  They were married in...

Jan 8, 2022

Thomas (Tom) L. Nelson of Albert Lea passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022.

Tom was born September 21, 1934 to Samuel and Agnes Nelson.  He attended and graduated from Albert Lea School.  He was confirmed at Hayward Lutheran Church.  He was raised on the family farm outside of Hayward, MN.

Tom married Patricia (Pat)...

Jan 8, 2022

Arlene D. Levine, of Albert Lea, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, was called home on Saturday, January 8, 2022.

She was born December 18, 1934.  She was the daughter of Albert and Lillian Carlson.

She was confirmed in Christ at Zion Lutheran Church, rural Kiester.

She was raised on a...

Jan 5, 2022

San Juana (Judy) Flores (Cruz), age 80, passed away on January 5, 2022.

Preceded in death by, parents, Alfredo and Gregloria  (Luna) Cruz; spouse, Florentino Flores; sisters, Mary and Antonia “Toni”; daughter, Lori Ann Reynolds.

Survived by children, Debbie Fate, Sara (Randy) Slyvara, Marilyn Reynolds and Harold (Ericca) Reynolds; grandchildren, James, Brandie, Autumn, Star, Violet,...

Jan 4, 2022

Marlene Martha (Tapp) Seipp, 86, of Albert Lea, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at St. John’s the Woodlands where she had lived for the last six months.

Marlene was born on June 2, 1935 to Cecil and Hilda (Toenges) Tapp in Albert Lea, MN, the first of three daughters.  She was baptized and confirmed at Concordia...

Jan 3, 2022

Ronald Edward Miller died on January 3, 2022 in Le Sueur, Minnesota.

Ronald was born on October 9, 1937 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Glen and Lillian Miller.  He attended and graduated from Albert Lea school.   Following graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force.  His son, Michael, was later stationed at the same Korean base as Ronald.

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Dec 30, 2021

Elinor M. Stotts, 100, of Albert Lea passed away on December 30, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Albert Lea.

She was born August 18, 1921 to Norman and Clara Johnson in Riceland Township, Minnesota.

Elinor graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1938, then worked as a clerk at the telephone company while...

Dec 30, 2021

Gary Truman Bergland, 75, of Clarks Grove and Grand Rapids Minnesota passed away unexpectedly from an aggressive cancer.

He was born October 30, 1946 to Truman and Gladys (Lyngaas) Bergland in Albert lea, Minnesota. He grew up on the farm and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1965.

Gary was drafted into the United...

Dec 29, 2021

Darlene Mae Nistler, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rochester from a brain hemorrhage. Darlene was born on March 21st, 1939 in New Prague, Minnesota to William and Mary Tikalsky. She grew up on a farm outside Montgomery, Minnesota and graduated from Montgomery High School. She took a secretarial job at...

Dec 28, 2021

Keith E. Fischer, 65, of Albert Lea passed away on December 29, 2021.

He was born December 19, 1956 to Kenneth and Delores (Mucha) Fischer in Albert Lea, Minnesota and graduated with the class of 1976 from Albert Lea High School.

Keith is survived by his mother, Delores; brothers, Kent Fischer, Kevin (Layle) Fischer and...

Dec 28, 2021

Diane Marie Olson (Minear), a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Oak Park Place in Albert Lea MN. Diane was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away.

She was 76 years old. Diane was born October 18, 1945, in Albert Lea, Minnesota to John M. Sr. and Emilia...

Dec 28, 2021

Naomi Ruth (Blaney) McNaughton passed away on December 28, 2021 at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community in Albert Lea, MN.  She was born October 18, 1929 to Frederick Joseph Blaney and Opal Emeline (Myers) Blaney in Chicago, Illinois.  She married Robert Francis McNaughton on August 30, 1947, in Chicago, and lived in Merrionette Park, Illinois for 63 years.  She...

Dec 26, 2021

Lowell William Attig, age 78, of Twin Lakes, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on December 26, 2021.

Lowell was born on August 30, 1943 to Ernie and Iris Attig in Albert Lea, MN. Lowell worked at Streaters for over 40 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernie...

Dec 25, 2021

Alan J Christensen, age 72, flew high with angels and was called home on Christmas Day, December 25, 2021 at his home.  He defied the odds of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s) and stayed strong through 8 years of the cruel, terminal disease.

A celebration of life visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 from 4-7pm at...

Dec 25, 2021

Roger Thomas Schaefer, age 82, of Albert Lea passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2021. Family spent time with him where he spoke in reflection of family and friends with such deep love and appreciation. Roger showed strength and perseverance in his cancer battles and always met the day with his witty sense of humor and positive outlook...

Dec 25, 2021

William “Bill” Malepsy age 80, of Albert Lea, passed away on December 25 2021.

Bill was born on August 12, 1941 to Kazimer and Elsie Malepsy in Albert Lea, MN. He graduated from Albert Lea high school in 1959 and went on to barber school in St. Paul, MN.

William owned Bill and Marks Barber...