Obituaries

Dec 4, 2021

Ethel Lorraine (Tufte) Underland, one month shy of her 96th birthday, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 4, 2021.  She spent her last weekend (Thanksgiving) with her entire family.  Throughout her life she made lefse hundreds of times, last weekend she had the opportunity to “help” her grandchildren make it once more.  They will cherish the memory of her...

Dec 2, 2021

Emily Madison Komoszewski , 17, died suddenly due to a heart arrhythmia on December 2, 2021.

A bright ray of sunshine, Emily was known and loved by her friends and family for her vitality, infectious laugh, and, most importantly, her faith. Emily never remembered a time she didn’t love Jesus. She participated in youth groups,...

Dec 1, 2021

Michael K. Severtson, 69, of Glenville, MN passed away on December 1, 2021 at his home. Mike was born on September 17, 1952 in Albert Lea, MN to Carol and Patricia (Tenney) Severtson. He was raised in Glenville and graduated from Glenville High School in 1970. He married Vickie Rasmusson in 1971 and together they had two children, Greg...

Nov 27, 2021

Wayne Ronald Gunderson, 88, of Albert Lea, Minn., stepped into heaven and the arms of Jesus on November 27, 2021, in Albert Lea, Minn.

He was born on July 22, 1933, to Truman and Gladys (Rasmussen) Gunderson and lived his entire life in the Freeborn County area. Wayne graduated from Albert Lea High School, where he was...

Nov 27, 2021

Linda Gail Jacobson, age 73, of Albert Lea, passed away on November 27, 2021.

Linda was born on December 16, 1947 to Irvin and Margaret Jacobson in Albert Lea, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at 1 st Lutheran Church, Glenville, MN. Linda graduated from Glenville high school.  She married Richard Duncan in 1972 and later on...

Nov 27, 2021

Virginia Margaret “Peg” Shelton, age 84, of Albert Lea, MN died on Saturday afternoon, November 27, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System – St. Mary’s campus.

Peg was born on January 13, 1937 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN, the daughter of Louis and Ruth (Ramsay) Frutiger.  She graduated from Rochester High School in 1955.  In...

Nov 24, 2021

Kathryn Isabell Kunkel, age 75, of Albert Lea, passed away on November 24, 2021.  She courageously battled Scleroderma, a debilitating and disfiguring illness with grace and dignity.

Kathryn was born on October 23, 1946 in Albert Lea, MN to Milton and Virginia Christenson. She graduated from Albert Lea high school in 1964 and attended Mankato State University...

Nov 24, 2021

Mable Dobberstein died on November 24, 2021 in New Richland, Minnesota.

Mable was born on October 22, 1925 to Walter and Augusta (Volkmann) Berndt in Alton Township new Alma City, Minnesota.

Mable was baptized on November 8, 1925 at St Johns Lutheran Church in Iosco Township.  She was later confirmed at St Pauls Lutheran Church...

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...