Obituaries

Sep 26, 2021

Andrew “Andy” J. Mucha, age 84, of Ellendale, passed away on September 26, 2021.

Andy was born on October 27, 1936 to Andrew and Emilie Mucha (Malkowsky). He graduated from New Richland High School and joined the Army for two years. After serving with the Army, he then returned to the family farm. After farming, Andy was...

Sep 26, 2021

Brooke Nicole Woitas Gulbrandson, age 34, of Albert Lea, passed away on September 21, 2021 after the most courageous battle against a barely pronounceable cancer- cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer).

Thanks to the Lou-Rich Christmas party, Brooke was born on September 3, 1987 in Albert Lea.  Her youth was full of swimming, camping, sports, life-long friends and family. These...

Sep 26, 2021

Vicki Jo Blake, age 69, of Albert Lea, passed away on September 26, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Phyllis Blake and Mary Jane (Dunn) Markus; sister, Kathy Blake and brother, Mark Blake.

Vicki is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Jackson, Lisa Semple and Rachel Matson; grandchildren, Andrew Jackson, Charity...

Sep 26, 2021

Robert “Bob” Keogh, 89, of Albert Lea, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 8, 2021.  Just days prior to his death all his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren celebrated Easter at his home.  That fulfilled his final wish of being with his family and leaving them all with precious memories.  He was then able to...

Sep 26, 2021

Evelyn “Evie” Marie Nelson, age 89, passed away on December 1, 2021.

Evie was born on January 29, 1932 to Ivan and Rose Sorensen in Albert Lea, MN she graduated from Alden high school. Evie drove for Albert Lea school district as a bus driver for 47 years.

She enjoyed crossword puzzles, farkle, Hardee’s and...

Sep 22, 2021

Sharon Ann Hauge, Age 74, died September 22, 2021 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Albert Lea, MN. Per her wishes, Sharon was cremated. She was one of 10 children, born to Sanford and Leona Peterson on September 26, 1946 in Austin, MN.

Sharon attended school at Austin Central High School.  She married...

Sep 22, 2021

Judith “Judy” Ann Werner, Age 70, of Albert Lea, passed away on September 22, 2021.

Judy was a kind, loving, giving, Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She worked for 17 years, as a nurse anesthetist at Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea before retiring in 2000. She adored her children and grandchildren, her face lit up every time she...

Sep 19, 2021

Dennis Bruce Oakland, Age 71, resident of Hayward, MN passed away peacefully September 19, 2021.

Dennis was born on October 5, 1949, to Lawrence and Carol (Barber) Oakland in Albert Lea, MN. He attended Glenville schools, which is where he met his future wife, Diana. After graduation, he went into the military and served a couple years...

Sep 17, 2021

Doris Ann Heskett, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord Jesus on September 17, 2021 at the age of 81.

A celebration of life will be held at Bonnerup Funeral Home, 2210 East Main St., Albert Lea on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021 at 11 am.  Visitation will start at 9 am until the time of service...

Sep 16, 2021

Keith A. Porter, Sr. born to Ray F. Porter, Sr. and Henryetta (Jenson) Porter on June 8, 1937, passed away at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community on Thursday, September 16, 2021.

Keith was a man who wore many hats. He served his country in the US Navy, actively serving in the Korean War. After moving the family...

Sep 12, 2021

Arlyne Eunice Newgard, age 84, of Albert Lea, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community.

Arlyne was born on August 18, 1937 in Albert Lea, MN, the daughter of Arvid and Eva (Utpadel) Langlie. On September 3rd, 1960 Arlyne was united in marriage to Dale Newgard in Ellendale. ...

Sep 11, 2021

Jane Hillman, age 78, of Waconia and formerly of Albert Lea, died on Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Good Samaritan Society in Waconia.  She bravely left this world surrounded by family at her side and is now resting in peace with the Lord.

Jane Lee Hillman was born on Nov. 12, 1942 in Blue Earth, the daughter of...

Sep 8, 2021

Kenneth” Ken” Edwin Keckhafer, age 69, of Albert Lea, MN passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

Ken was born August 2, 1952 in Rochester, MN to parents, Edwin, and Olga (Hamister) Keckhafer. He grew up alongside 8 sisters.  After high school graduation, he served 2 years in the Marine Corps.  Later in life, he became a...

Sep 8, 2021

James Wilbur Gustafson, 96, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully September 8, 2021. “Gus” as he was affectionately known was a football coaching legend at Albert Lea High School (ALHS), where his name is enshrined as Jim Gustafson Field. Gus was born near International Falls but grew up in Grand Forks ND. He was a star football and basketball...

Sep 5, 2021

Mark Dennis Oakland, age 46, of Albert Lea passed away on September 5, 2021.

Mark graduated high school from Albert Lea High School in 1994. His senior year in high school, Mark enrolled in the Army National guard. He was a member for six years. He graduated Alexandria Technical College in 1996, with a degree in law...

Sep 4, 2021

Jose Alfonso Avelar, 93 of Hayward, MN passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021.

Jose was born to Jose and Catalina (Vega) Avelar on October 31, 1927 in Crystal City, Texas.  Jose later moved to Hollandale, MN to work on the family farm.  He met and married Ventura (Rivera) and they had twelve children.  Along with farming, Jose...

Sep 2, 2021

Mary Louise Groth, age 84, of Ellendale, MN passed away on September 2, 2021.

Mary was born on June 27, 1937 in Owatonna, MN.  She graduated from Ellendale-Geneva High School in 1955 and attended Winona State college for a year.  She married Paul Groth on December 16, 1956.

Mary and Paul bought Groth Furniture from...

Sep 2, 2021

Kathy Ann Hanson, age 62, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away from a short courageous battle from cancer on September 2, 2021.

She graduated from Glenville High School and attended Austin Vocational Tech and Riverland College. She enjoyed gardening, camping, scrapbooking, canning, making salsa and jams, going to farmers market and loved to visit Norway and enjoyed...

Sep 1, 2021

Timothy “Tim” Korman, loving husband and father, passed away unexpectedly September 1, 2021.  Tim was born on November 22, 1971 to Jim and Lynda (Henning) Korman.   He grew up on the family farm near Alden where he attended high school and later went on to South Central College in Mankato where he furthered his education in farming.  Tim was...

Aug 30, 2021

Jean Marie Frank, age 74, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on August 30, 2021.

Jean enjoyed camping, riding her bicycle, playing bean bags and loved to experiment in the kitchen cooking. She was an artist and loved to paint and create in her free time. She also loved to spend time with her family and friends....