Obituaries

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...

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...