Obituaries

Oct 31, 2021

John Russell Petersen, 90, of Albert Lea passed away on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN surrounded by his family.

John was born on November 22, 1930 in Albert Lea, the son of Jens M. and Jacobina (Nielsen) Petersen.  John was raised and spent most of his life in Albert Lea. John...

Oct 28, 2021

Harriet Adeline (Nelson) Knudsen, 93, passed away peacefully in her hometown of Albert Lea on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Thorne Crest Senior Living.  She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Harriet was born on February 28, 1928, in Harlan, Iowa to Herman W. and Neva (Rold) Nelson.  She married Holger “Buzz” Knudsen on...

Oct 25, 2021

Earl Russell Colstrup died October 25, 2021 at his home at age 89.

Earl was born on March 21, 1932 to Sophus and Eleanor Colstrup in Albert Lea, MN.   Following his graduation from Albert Lea school in 1950 he enlisted in the Air Force where he was stationed at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida until 1953.

Oct 24, 2021

Patricia Ann (English) Rynerson, 80, passed away at home on Sunday, October 24, 2021, surrounded by family, after a long battle with dementia.

Patricia (Pat, as she preferred) was born February 7, 1941 in Winona, Minnesota, to Arlo and Josephine (Voit) English. Her family moved to Albert Lea when she was just 4 years old where she...

Oct 22, 2021

Sharon Lorraine Johnson joined our heavenly Father on October 22, 2021 after living with Alzheimer’s disease for many years. Sharon was born in St. Paul, MN on December 7, 1940 to John Phillip and Ann Huss. Over the years the family lived in Texas, Kentucky, and finally settled in Bayport, MN on the St. Croix River. Sharon worked at...

Oct 20, 2021

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Lillian M. (Neilon) Jensen, age, 91, of Glenville, died on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Home

Lillian was born on March 25, 1930 in Thief River Falls, the daughter of Lloyd and Agnes Tanner. She went to school in Calumet, MN; and then moved to...

Oct 19, 2021

Duane M. Hatleli, 89, of Albert Lea, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Good Samaritan Society.

Duane was born in Albert Lea, MN on July 24, 1932 to Martin and Luella (Moen) Hatleli.  He attended school in Albert Lea, and in 1950, graduated from Albert Lea High School.  In 1952, he enlisted in the United States...

Oct 17, 2021

Curtis W. Monson, 76, of Clarks Grove and formerly of Albert Lea, died Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Parkview Care Center in Wells.

Curtis was born on September 24, 1945 in Albert Lea to Theodore and Estella (Mosier) Monson.  He attended school in Albert Lea, later achieving his GED.  He married the love of his life, Bess....

Oct 16, 2021

Marion L. Drescher, 95, of Albert Lea, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Oak Park Place.

Marion was born on August 25, 1926 in McPherson Township, Blue Earth County, MN to Carl and Lily (Prange) Fitzloff.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in St. Clair.  She attended school in St. Clair and...

Oct 11, 2021

Marlene Fay Behle, 90, of Albert Lea passed away peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Thorne Crest Senior Living Center in Albert Lea, MN.  A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at First Lutheran Church of Albert Lea.  Pastor Roger Fears will officiate.  Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at...

Oct 10, 2021

Linda Marie (Piersol) Thornton, born June 17, 1950 and passed away on October 10th, 2021. Linda was born in Fargo, North Dakota. She was raised in Dilworth, MN and graduated from high school in 1968. She was united in marriage to Robert Thornton Sr. on May 17, 1975. Together, they raised their four children in Waseca, MN. Linda worked at...

Oct 8, 2021

Patricia Krueger passed away on October 8, 2021 in Austin, MN.

Patricia was born in Albert Lea, MN on May 14, 1937 to Les and Dorothy (Allen) Hendrickson.  She attended and graduated from Albert Lea schools.  Following her high school graduation, she attended the University of Minnesota.  In 1956 she was crowned Miss Albert Lea and competed...

Oct 8, 2021

Minerva Rios Guerra Garza, 64 of Albert Lea, MN passed away Friday, October 8 th , 2021, at St Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota surrounded by her family.

Minerva was born to Jesus & Isabel (Rios) Guerra on May 4, 1957, in Virginia, MN. She was raised in Albert Lea, MN later moved to La Pryor, TX,...

Oct 6, 2021

Memorial Services for Mark Stewart (Coke) Callahan will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Bonnerup Funeral Home, Albert Lea.  Visitation will start at 2:00 p.m.  Burial will be at St. James Cemetery, Twin Lakes, Minnesota.

Mark was born December 28, 1951 at Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea.  He died on October 6, 2021...

Oct 2, 2021

Corinne Helen Cyr, age 83, of Albert Lea, passed away on October 2, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Helen Cyr and brother, John Cyr.

Corinne is survived by her son, Rodney (Julie) Lehmann; daughters, Jo Ann (John) Kuball, Vickie (Brian) Thostenson and Darcy Lehmann; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and...

Oct 1, 2021

Trisha Joy Wayne, age 31, passed away on October 1, 2021.

Trisha was born on September 20, 1990 to Rodney and Barb Wayne in Albert Lea, MN. She attended NRHEG Schools and following her graduation, she attended Riverland Community College for cosmetology. Trisha opened up her own salon, “Bliss Beauty” in Geneva, where she enjoyed visiting with...

Sep 30, 2021

Isabel (Isy) Caroline Lee passed away on September 30, 2021 in Albert Lea, MN, she was 89 years old.

Isy was born on September 4, 1932 to Albert and Amelia (Behle) Beck in Albert Lea, MN.  She attended and graduated from Albert Lea High School.

On October 12,1958 she wed Darryl Lee and they continued...

Sep 29, 2021

Gloria Ione (Trytten) Peterson, age 82, passed away on September 29, 2021 at Norris Square, Cottage Grove from congestive heart failure.

Gloria was born on May 15, 1939 in Lake Mills, Iowa, the youngest of five children of George and Ingeborg (Anderson) Trytten.  The family were long-time residents of Albert Lea.  Gloria graduated from Albert Lea High School....

Sep 28, 2021

Lucille “Lucy” F. Squires, age 83, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away on September 28, 2021.

Lucy attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and later on also attending Mankato State where she received her Associates Degree in Business.

She enjoyed cooking, golfing, avid reader, bowling and loved working with children.

She is preceded in...

Sep 26, 2021

Diana C. Helmers, age 80, of Britt, Iowa, formerly of Albert Lea, MN, passed away on September 26, 2021.

She enjoyed going to garage sales, playing cards, and drinking coffee with friends.

Diana is preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Helmers; son, Timothy Helmers; parents, Walter and Eva Johnson.

She is survived by her sons, Lynn...