Obituaries
LaVonne Meyer
Mar 21, 2025
LaVonne (Hagen) Meyer, 84, passed away at her home in New Richland, Minnesota on March 21, 2025, after a short battle of cancer.
LaVonne was born to Jasper and Lola (Miskoff) Hagen on February 20th, 1941. She graduated from New Richland-Hartland High School in 1959, and continued to live in the New Richland area her entire life. LaVonne married Richard (Dick)...
Roger Allen Dettmann
Dec 15, 2024
Roger Allen Dettmann, a beloved brother, father, grandfather, and friend, left us on December 15th, 2024, at the age of 62, at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.
Born in Marshall, MN, on April 4th, 1962, Roger was baptized that same year at the English Lutheran Church in Cottonwood, MN. He grew up in a small town, attending Minnesota Public...
Marilyn Chafee
Mar 10, 2025
Marilyn Rae Chafee, a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 10, 2025, at age 83.
Marilyn was born on July 30, 1941, the third of four children to her devoted parents, Clement and Clara Shimon, and grew up on their family farm in Rolfe, Iowa. The Farm was her happy...
Julia Severson
Feb 21, 2025
Julia Kay Severson, a loving daughter, devoted mother, and cherished sister, left this world on February 21, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Born on October 10, 1982, in Albert Lea, Julia was a vibrant force of nature, known for her beautiful smile and her endearing messy bun, a hallmark of her carefree spirit.
In addition to her...
James Bergen
Feb 25, 2025
James Francis Bergen, 74, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, at Thornecrest Senior Living Community. Jim was a beloved figure in his community, known for his warmth, generosity, and unwavering commitment to family and faith.
Born on June 4, 1950, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, Jim was a son of the late Robert and Luella (Boyer) Bergen. A...
Keith Neidermeier
Mar 20, 2025
Keith Edward Neidermeier, 64, of New Richland, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Prairie Senior Cottages.
Keith Edward Neidermeier was born on October 9, 1960, in Middletown, Pennsylvania to Rev. Wesley and Ruth Neidermeier. Keith was the second born of four brothers; Mark, Keith, Joel and Scott. They grew up in the church with his dad...
Robert Probst
Mar 16, 2025
Robert William Probst was born in Wilmont, MN on Dec 13, 1945 to Joseph G. Sr and Marcella M. (Hebig) Probst. He attended and graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel (OLGC) Catholic School in Wilmont in 1963. In 1965 Bob moved with his family to Albert Lea, MN where he worked at Streater Inc for 42 years.
Bob married...
Phyllis Ann Cameron
Mar 13, 2025
Phyllis Ann Cameron, age 90, of Clarks Grove, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at her home. She was born on January 11, 1935 to the late Clinton and May (McGahey) Merril in Joliet, Il.
A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Clark Grove. Family will greet friends...
Joyce Mildred Erickson Olson
Mar 13, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Joyce Erickson Olson, who at the age of 90 joined her Father in Heaven on March 13, 2025. Joyce's life was a testament to faith, love, and service, and her legacy will continue to inspire all who knew her.
A steadfast Christian, Joyce found strength and solace in her unwavering faith. Baptized, confirmed,...
Phyllis Esther Hamborg
Mar 10, 2025
Phyllis passed away peacefully, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer, with her family around her at St. John's Lutheran Home on Fountain Lake in Albert Lea on March 10. She was 97 years old.
Phyllis was born on December 16, 1927, in Morristown, Minnesota, the daughter of Paul and Esther (Barth) Strehlo. She grew up in Morristown and graduated...
Jan Delle
Mar 9, 2025
Jane Renee Delle, born September 9, 1965 to Evelyn and John Leib, Jr. in Harrisburg, PA, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025 at the age of 59.
A graduate of Riverland Community College. She had many interests and hobbies. She found joy in watching the Minnesota Vikings play, keeping up with each new season of Survivor, scrapbooking, diamond art, and...
Dellan Hagen
Mar 5, 2025
Dellan 'Julio' Hagen - a man larger than life, with a heart as big as his laugh - passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 5, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on March 30, 1937, in Twin Lakes, MN, to Bert and Anna (Shepard) Hagen, Dellan made sure the world knew he had arrived - and he...
Leverne Skov
Mar 4, 2025
Leverne Harold Skov, a beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, at the age of 89 years old.
He was born on August 20, 1935, to Harold and Erna (Mickelson) Skov in Alden, MN and later settled in Albert Lea MN.
Leverne’s life was marked by love and devotion to his family. In November of 1967, he met...
Donna Stapleton
Mar 4, 2025
Donna Marie Stapleton, 90, of Albert lea MN passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, at St. John's Lutheran Community Albert Lea. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many.
Donna was born in Wilmot, SD, on April 16, 1934, to parents John and Evelyn Huff (Nelson). She graduated from Sisseton High School 1952....
Clarence A. Battey
Mar 2, 2025
Clarence Al Bruce Battey, 85, of New Richland, MN, passed away on Sunday March 2, 2025, at Owatonna Hospital.
A Visitation will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in New Richland, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 4-6pm. Funeral service on Wednesday March 12, 2025, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in New Richland, MN at 11am with visitation starting at 10am....
Genevieve Adams
Mar 1, 2025
Genevieve S. Adams, a beloved elementary school teacher, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, at St. John's - Woodland's in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Born December 26, 1926 to Paul and Esther Strehlo, she was raised in Morristown, MN. After graduating high school, Genevieve received her Master's in Education from Mankato State and went...
Nancy Ver Hey
Feb 26, 2025
Nancy Elaine (Nielsen) Ver Hey passed in her home surrounded by loved ones on February 26, 2025. She was 87 years old.
Nancy was born on June 12, 1937, on her grandparent’s farm in Freeborn County to Niels and Dennise (Petersen) Nielsen. She was born, raised, went to school and lived in Freeborn County her whole life. She attended country school...
Jerry Fenton
Feb 24, 2025
Jerry Lee Fenton, born on January 20, 1956, in Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, at St. John's The Woodlands in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
As a young man, Jerry moved from Michigan to Las Vegas with his mother, June and was adopted by her husband, Luther Fenton. Jerry was graduate of Valley High School in Las Vegas,...
Florence Mae Olson
Feb 24, 2025
Florence Mae Olson, born on April 27, 1944, in Winnebago, Minnesota, passed away on February 24, 2025, at Mayo Hospital in Mankato, surrounded by loved ones.
Born April 27, 1944 to Clarence and Anna Willaby, Flo was raised in the Southern Minnesota area and graduated from Albert Lea High School. On September 5, 1964, Flo married her beloved husband, Elard Olson,...
Shirley Poole
Feb 23, 2025
Shirley Rae Poole, 83, of Albert Lea, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at her home.
Born on April 3, 1941, in Albert Lea, she was the cherished daughter of the late Glen and Birdie (Bothum) Selle. Shirley was a vibrant spirit who touched the lives of many with her kindness, spunk, and unwavering generosity.
On June 14, 1959, Shirley married...
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