Obituaries

Nov 13, 2020

Brian A. Jordahl, 66, of Albert Lea, lost his very long battle with cancer on November 13, 2020 at St. Mary’s Mayo Clinic in Rochester.

Brian was born on October 24, 1954 to Myrland and Dorothy (Lindahl) Jordahl.  He graduated from Albert Lea High School and then attended college in Duluth.   He later transferred and graduated with...

Nov 12, 2020

Janis Lynn Pasmore passed away November 12th at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Although sudden, her passing was peaceful with her daughters at her side. She was 72 years old.

She was born on February 21, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois to Donald and Ruth (Ford) Pasmore. She had two daughters, Georgianna and Jennifer, and in 1975,...

Nov 11, 2020

Funeral Services for Ione J. Kelly, of Albert Lea, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 16, at First Lutheran Church, Albert Lea.  The Reverend John Holt will officiate.  Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Private interment Lakewood Cemetery, Albert Lea.  Bonnerup Funeral Service is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Nov 10, 2020

Christina “Chris” M. Osmon, 50, of Albert Lea, MN passed away peacefully, from the comfort of her home on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. She was born to Donald and Mary Osmon on May 20, 1970 in Lincoln, NE.

Chris was preceded in death by her grandmother, Dorothy (McIntire) Lang; her father, Donald Osmon; her brother, Cecil Osmon;...

Nov 10, 2020

Funeral services for Maynard A. Olson will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the Emmons Lutheran Church.  The Rev. Ryan Henkel will officiate.  The service will be livestreamed on the Emmons Lutheran Church Facebook page at the time of the service.  Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery with military honors provided by the Emmons...

Nov 9, 2020

Roger D. Trolen, 72 of Twin Lakes, passed away on November 9, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.

He was born on September 25, 1948 in Albert Lea, MN to parents Cato and Erlys (Sande) Trolen.

He is survived by wife, LeAnn; son, Nels (Janelle Miller); brother Danny; and mother, Erlys.

Roger...

Nov 4, 2020

Paul R. Skovlund died Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 of natural causes, in Cape Coral, FL.  He was 90 years young.  He was intelligent, witty, eclectic, and gregarious.

Paul was born in Chicago, IL in August of 1930, and grew up there.  He met and married Frances Mahan in 1957.  They were married 55 Years.

Paul...

Nov 3, 2020

Anissa Lynn Carlson, of Albert Lea, passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2020. She was 43 years old.

A public visitation for Anissa L. Carlson of Albert Lea will be held from 4:00pm – 7:00pm on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea. A private family service will take place Monday, November 9, 2020....

Nov 2, 2020

Susan “Sue” J. Geiken was born on December 5, 1944, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the daughter of Carlyle and Margaret (Fritz) Olsen. She married Larry Enderson, and to this union Jay and Justine “Tina” were born.  They were later divorced.  She married Dennis Geiken in February of 1985.

Sue had worked at Naeve Hospital as a nurse’s...

Nov 1, 2020

A Prayer Service for Roger will be held on  June 27, 2021 at Judy Thompson's House at 3:00 PM.  After the service there will be a luncheon.  Please provide your own lawn chair.

Roger L. Meyer, of New Richland, Minnesota was born on June 27, 1955, in Albert Lea, the son of Elmer and Ruth...

Oct 26, 2020

Edith “Edie” Siglowski, 84, of Albert Lea, died Monday, October 26, 2020 at Oak Park Place.

Edie was born on March 1, 1936 in Wells, MN to Bernard and Mary (Dulas) Siglowski, the 13th of 15 children.  After high school she pursued higher education in Mankato at the beauty school.  She moved to Chicago in her early...

Oct 24, 2020

Scott Arlan Overgaard, of Albert Lea, passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2020. He was 58 years old.

A public visitation will be held from 4:00PM - 8:00PM on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Bonnerup Funeral Service - Albert Lea. Memorial services will be held privately.

Scott was born on December 13, 1961 to Richard...

Oct 23, 2020

Hazel Elaine Peterson went home to be with the Lord Friday, October 23, 2020 at the age of 86.  She was born January 29, 1934 in Pinckneyville, Il to Joseph Inman and Daisy Hope Moss.

She was married to John David Peterson (Jack) for 61 years before losing him to cancer December 3, 2014.  She is survived...

Oct 22, 2020

Funeral services for Robert S. Gulbrandson will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea, with Rev. Janet Crissinger officiating.  Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service.  Burial with military honors will follow the service at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Robert passed away on October 22, 2020 at The Estates of...

Oct 15, 2020

Lorelie Louters was born on May 4, 1938, beloved daughter of the late Laurence and Alice Mae (Hermann) Louters. She grew up in Hollandale, MN, alongside her sisters Cindy and Mary. Lori, as she was affectionately known by many, was a career teacher for Middle School and High School. Most of her career was spent at the Chicago Christian...

Oct 14, 2020

Isabel “Chavela” Guerra-Avelar, 87, of Joplin, MO and formerly of Albert Lea, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 in Hayward, MN, surrounded by her family

Isabel was born to Manuel and Leonor (Jimenez) Rios on August 3, 1933 in Eagle Pass, TX.  The family moved north to Hollandale, MN in the late 1940’s as migrant workers.  Isabel received...

Oct 12, 2020

Robert “Bob” Hahn, Sr., 93, of Albert Lea, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at his residence.

Robert Donald Hahn was born December 4, 1926 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN, to Dr. Christie (MacKenzie) and Arno Hahn.  He graduated from Plainview Highschool in June of 1944 and enlisted in the US Navy on July 1,...

Oct 12, 2020

Funeral Services for Genevieve L. (Paulson) Wayne will be held had 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea. The Reverend Randy Cirksena will officiate. Services will be livestreamed at www.bonnerupfuneralservice.com. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery. Friends may visit with family one hour before services at the funeral home.

Genevieve was...

Oct 11, 2020

Robert "Bob" “Sonny” Duane Haskins passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Sunday, October 11, 2020. He was 90 years old.

A public visitation will be held from 4:00PM - 6:00PM on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Bonnerup Funeral Service - Albert Lea. There will be a time of sharing for family and friends during...

Oct 10, 2020

Larry Dean Hamberg passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, October 10, 2020. He was 68 years old.

A funeral service will take place at 1:00PM on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Bonnerup Funeral Service – Albert Lea. Pastor Josh Blair will officiate. Family and friends are welcome to join us for a visitation one hour prior...