Obituaries

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...

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...