Obituaries

Nov 23, 2021

ALBERT LEA – Seymour Alton Ferley, 88, of Albert Lea, passed away on November 23, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Community.

Visitation will be December 2, 2021, at 10 am at Silver Lake Lutheran Church, 705 Silver Lake Road, Northwood, IA, with the funeral service to follow at 11 am. Burial at the Silver Lake Cemetery will...

Nov 21, 2021

Anna Mae Lee, age 89, of Ellendale, passed away on November 21, 2021.

Anne was born on January 27, 1932 to Paul and Rosina Butler in Albert Lea, MN.

She enjoyed playing cards, cooking, puzzles and canning. Her kitchen was always open, no one left without being fed. Her home was always open for anyone...

Nov 20, 2021

Sharon Stanek, age 83, of Albert Lea, MN passed away with family by her side on Saturday, November 20, 2021.

Memorial Mass, 1:00 pm, Friday, November 26, 2021 at St. Theodore Catholic Church, Albert Lea, MN with visitation beginning at 12:00 pm. Private burial at St. Theodore Catholic Cemetery. Masks are strongly encouraged.

Sharon was...

Nov 20, 2021

In loving memory of Linda Mae Lewis, 64, of Albert Lea, MN, died on November 20th, 2021.

She was born in Racine, MN, March 8th, 1957 to June Kemmish and Glenn Lewis.

Linda was known for her infectious laugh, fun personality, and love for her family. Linda enjoyed listening to music, playing cards, and video...

Nov 20, 2021

Cynthia “Cindy” Lea Enderson, age 72, of Albert Lea, passed away on November 20, 2021. Cindy met a significant cancer challenge with epic strength and determination. She took advantage of all that Mayo Clinic doctors offered her to extend her life. Cindy was always moving with positive approach to everything.

Cindy was born on September 8, 1949...

Nov 20, 2021

Doris Lorraine Callahan passed away on November 20, 2021. She was born June 27, 1924 to Everett and Lucy (Yarwood) Subra in Mower County, Minnesota, the second of nine children. Doris went to country school and then to LeRoy High School, graduating in 1942. She had one year of teacher's training in Austin and taught country schools in Freeborn...

Nov 20, 2021

Connie Sue Rygh, age 66, of Albert Lea, passed away on November 20, 2021.

Connie was born on August 30, 1955 to Kenneth and Marian Odson. She was united in marriage to Larry Rygh on November 9, 1991 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Immediately they became a blended family.

She worked at St. John’s as a...

Nov 18, 2021

Genevieve “Gen” Brandt Olson, age 81, of Albert Lea, passed away on November 18, 2021.

Genevieve was born on April 10, 1940 in Edina, MN to Boyd and Nona Brandt.

She married Duane Olson in 1986 and had an immediate blended family.

Throughout Genevieve’s life she gave back to her community through volunteering...

Nov 18, 2021

Denis C. Flaherty, age 77, of Albert Lea, passed away on November 18, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Kathleen Flaherty.

Denis is survived by his wife, Ellen; children, Sean (Kris) Flaherty and Stephanie (Brian) Pfeiffer; grandchildren, Kathryn, Michael, Laura, Reilly, Delaney and Quinn; brother, Michael (Christine) Flaherty; sisters, Mary...

Nov 17, 2021

Delores M. (Duncan) Indrelie of Albert Lea, MN died on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at St John’s Lutheran Community in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Delores was born on August 23, 1936 in Alden, Minnesota to Dallas and Margaret (Wilkinson) Duncan.

Delores attended and graduated from Alden high school and was later employed with the Albert Lea...

Nov 13, 2021

Mavis Caroline (Grosland) Nelson age 89 years passed away peacefully Saturday, November 13 th at Good Samaritan Center Nursing Home. She was born in Winnebago County, Iowa March 18, 1932 a daughter of the late Oscar and Ina Grosland. Mavis was baptized May 8 th , 1923 and confirmed in Christ at Northwood First Lutheran Church.

Mavis...

Nov 8, 2021

Dean Edward Lindquist, age 92, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away on November 8, 2021at Throne Crest Senior Living.

Dean was born on September 30, 1929 in Newry Township, MN, the son of Gordon and Selma Lindquist.

He retired from Cargill as a Maintenance Plant Supervisor after 25 years. Dean enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending...

Nov 7, 2021

Allie Rene Hitchcock, age 73, of Albert Lea, passed away on November 7, 2021.

Allie was born to William and Helen Hitchcock in Bloomington, Illinois on March 6, 1948. Allie lived in several states that include Minnesota, Utah, and California. Allie was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints and had many...

Nov 6, 2021

Cynthia “Cynde” Grayce Trebil, age 75, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 peacefully at home in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Cynthia Grayce Friedline Trebil was born November 6, 1946 in Mason City, IA, the daughter of James M. and Dorothy D. (Dixson) Friedline. Cynde graduated from Newman...

Nov 4, 2021

Rodney Newton Farr, 63, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, November 4, 2021 in Columbus, NE.

Rod was born on July 11, 1958 in Albert Lea, MN, the son of Raymond and Ann (Meech) Farr.  Rod lived in Freeborn County, MN most of his life with a short time in Dalhart, TX.  He worked as...

Nov 3, 2021

Rev. Philip Peters, 91, of Albert Lea, passed Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Prairie Senior Cottages in Albert Lea from natural causes.

Philip Peters was born June 23, 1930 at his grandparent’s home (A.G. and Grace Seuser) in Albert Lea, to Carl and Louise (Seuser) Peterson.  He was baptized on July 20, 1930 by Rev. Johannes Hinderlie...

Nov 1, 2021

Kimberly Marie Hintz, age 53, passed away in Albert Lea on Monday, November 1st, 2021. She was a caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

Kim was born on February 29th, 1968 in Albert Lea to Tom (Butch) and Patty Hintz. Kim attended school in Glenville, MN, and graduated from Glenville High School in 1986. Kim had many...

Oct 31, 2021

Stephanie Church, 34, of Albert Lea, MN, was born May 14, 1987 in Jacksonville, AR.  She passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 in Rochester, MN at Mayo Clinic Methodist Campus from cancer.

She was preceded in death by her father, Clifford “Lee” Church of Cabot, AR, her grandfather, Donald Eastman of Wells, MN, and her grandparents, Clifford...

Oct 31, 2021

Charles “Charlie” Brua, born December 27, 1933 to Leonard and Minnie Brua, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Mayo Health Systems in Austin.

Charlie left school at the age of 17 to serve his country during the Korean conflict, volunteering as a paratrooper in the 187th Airborne.  After discharge from the...

Oct 31, 2021

Sabrina M. Preston, 63, of Rochester, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at her residence.

Sabrina was born in Dubuque, IA on January 13, 1958 to Milton and Delores (Huber) Ost.  The family moved to North Dakota and in 1971, settled in Albert Lea. During her school years she played saxophone in the band and excelled at...