Obituaries
Mary Sue Zamora
May 21, 2024
Mary Sue Zamora, age 77, died on Tuesday, May 21st at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.Mary was born on August 27, 1946 in McAllen, Texas, to parents Paul and Alejandra Adams. She was the oldest of 12 children. When she was young, her family moved to Minnesota. Mary spent the rest of her life in Albert Lea, MinnesotaJesse and...
Ronald Lang
May 18, 2024
Ronald Dean Lang, born on July 5, 1954, to Richard and Betty (Betow) Lang in Albert Lea, MN, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 18, 2024, at the age of 69.
Ronald spent his early years in Glenville, MN before moving with his family to Albert Lea and later to a farm in rural Albert Lea....
Donald Sabin
May 15, 2024
"In loving memory "
Donald Thomas Sabin, 66, passed away May 15, 2024 at his home in Elmore, Mn.
Don was born June 23, 1957 to loving parents Ralph and Gladys Sabin. He was the third of their five children.
Don enjoyed time with his niece's and nephew's and on various farms caring for horses and other farm animals.
Shortly after high-school he...
Magdalen "Maggie" Marcella Judd
May 15, 2024
Magdalen Marcella (Miller) Judd, born on July 15, 1937, to Hubert and Catherina (Michels) Miller in Stacyville, IA, peacefully passed away on May 15, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran home in Albert Lea, MN, surrounded by her loving family.
Magdalen, affectionately known as "Maggie," faced early challenges in life after her father's untimely passing, eventually moving with her mother and siblings...
Mark D. Sletten
May 12, 2024
On a beautiful Sunday of October 13, 1963, Mark Douglas Sletten was placed in the arms of Wayne & Jackie Sletten, our son, bearing one extra chromosome with one extra forever blessing! Sent to us as a gift by our good, good God who created him for a special purpose, to love and share his love.On another special beautiful Sunday,...
Lester "Les" Stanley Etienne
May 12, 2024
Lester Stanley Etienne, affectionately known to many as Les, was born on April 26, 1940 to Edward and Florence (O’Neill) Etienne, in International Falls, MN, growing up as the second of four boys in a humble 2-bedroom home. His childhood was filled with sports, excelling in football, baseball, track, and most notably hockey. From a young age, his passion for...
Steven "TB" Russell Johnson
May 10, 2024
Steven “TB” Russell Johnson, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2024, at his home in Albert Lea, MN. Born and raised in Manchester, MN, Steven was one of twelve children, born on October 24, 1951, to Selmer and Ruth (Hanson) Johnson, and grew up surrounded by a vibrant community that shaped his...
Kathy Jo Bakken
May 9, 2024
Kathy Jo (Swanson) Bakken (65), passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024 in Rochester, MN. She was born on November 9, 1958, in Albert Lea, MN. Kathy was baptized and confirmed at Round Prairie Lutheran Church in Glenville, and graduated from Emmons High School. Kathy brought joy and warmth to all those around her. In her youth, Kathy enjoyed carefree days...
Lorraine Bakken
May 8, 2024
H. Lorraine (Olson) Bakken, a cherished mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Albert Lea at the age of 99.Lorraine was born February 5, 1925 in Freeborn County to Harry C. and Josephine (Nelson) Olson. She lived her entire life in Freeborn County. She attended grade school in the country and graduated from...
Ernie Halvorson
May 6, 2024
Ernest Carl Halvorson, affectionately known as Ernie, passed away peacefully with family by his side on May 6, 2024 at his home in Albert Lea, MN.
Ernie was born on October 17, 1944, to Leslie and Elda (Hargefeld) Halvorson in Albert Lea, MN; three days after his future wife Kathleen. Throughout the years his family enjoyed joking around with him that...
Darlene J. Limesand
May 4, 2024
Darlene J. Limesand, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 4th, 2024 at Methodist Hospital in St Louis Park, MN. She was a 1956 graduate of Albert Lea High School. She married Vernell Limesand on June 11, 1960 in Albert Lea. Darlene was a devoted mother. She loved spending time with her family at the cabins...
Gordon "Gordy" Nelson
May 2, 2024
Gordon Lowell Nelson “Gordy”, 86, of Albert Lea, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.
A visitation begins at 10:00AM with the funeral service held at 11:00AM on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services. His burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the...
Kathleen Lack
Apr 28, 2024
Kathleen Dolores Lack (Iverson) of Albert Lea, Minnesota, passed away on April 28, 2024. She was born in the small town of Graettinger, Iowa on August 21, 1945, to loving parents, Gordy and Dolores (Hampson) Iverson. Kathleen was raised alongside her siblings- Ken, Robert, and Ruth.
Kathleen married her first husband, Jim Farr, and together, they had four children- Troy Farr,...
Philip J. Rogers
Apr 27, 2024
Philip John Rogers, a dedicated teacher and devoted community member, passed away on April 27, 2024, in Rochester, MN, at the age of 87. Born in Madelia, MN, on October 27, 1936, Philip lived a life filled with purpose, positivity, and unwavering commitment to those around him.In December 1963, Phil married the love of his life Katherine Hromatka in Chatfield....
Ethel J Thisted
Apr 27, 2024
Ethel Jean (Flugum) Thisted, a beloved member of the Albert Lea community, passed away on April 27, 2024, at the age of 100. She was born on February 20, 1924, in Albert Lea Minnesota to Alfred and Nora (Bergeson) Flugum. Ethel dedicated her life to caring for others, starting her journey at Naeve Hospital School of Nursing and earning her Associate's...
Shirley Eustis
Apr 25, 2024
Shirley Ann Eustis, 88, a beloved member of the Albert Lea community, passed away on April 25, 2024, in the Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin Campus.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Albert Lea American Legion Post 56, with Pastor Mark Boorsma officiating. The family will receive friends at a visitation to...
Elizabeth "Betty" Herplinck
Apr 25, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” Eva Wacholtz Goskeson Herplinck, 94, of Northwood, formerly of Albert Lea, passed away on April 25, 2024, at the Lutheran retirement Home in Northwood, Iowa.
A memorial service was held at 11:00AM on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services, with a visitation beginning one hour prior.
The youngest of eight children, Betty was born on October...
Richard Patrick Crumb Sr.
Apr 24, 2024
Richard Patrick Crumb, Sr., age 100, died on April 24, 2024, at the New Richland Care Center after a brief illness. Richard was born on January 17, 1924, one of 14 children born to Winifred and Mary Crumb (neé Chicos). He lived his entire life farming near Matawan, Minnesota, on land homesteaded by his grandfather in 1878.
Richard married Barbara Ann...
Lori Jean Cooper
Apr 22, 2024
Lori Jean Cooper, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024 at St John’s Lutheran Home in Albert Lea, MN.
Born on December 31, 1950, to Roy and Carol (Thorson) Cooper in Albert Lea, MN, Lori enriched the lives of many throughout her remarkable journey. After graduating from Albert Lea schools, she pursued her passion for nursing, proudly earning her degree from...
Janet Yevonne Register
Apr 22, 2024
Janet Yevonne (Williamson) Register, age 84, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Albert Lea Good Samaritan Center where she had resided the past 2 months. Janet was born February 4, 1940, in Grayson (Carter County), Kentucky. She loved her Kentucky heritage, and had many stories to tell. When Janet was about 5, she moved for a short time...
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