Obituaries
Bernice Monson
Jan 14, 2025
Bernice “Perk” Ellen Monson, 93, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Oak Park Place in Albert Lea.
Born on June 29, 1931, Perk was a daughter of the late Albert and Alvina (Herman) Kalis. She was raised on the family farm outside of Walters, MN. After graduating from Kiester High School in 1949, Perk completed...
Joy Marie Johnson
Jan 11, 2025
Joy Johnson, 67, of Albert Lea, passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2025, at her home.
Born on September 19, 1957, Joy was a daughter of the late John and Florence (Yerhot) Wyant. Throughout her life, Joy was a radiant spirit whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many around her.
Joy and her fiancé, Mark Bader, were the proud owners...
Sharon Miller
Jan 12, 2025
Sharon Ann (Schacherer) Miller passed away on January 12, 2025, at her home in Albert Lea, at the age of 86. She was born and raised in Dawson, Minnesota on August 8, 1938 to the late Herbert and Emmy (Lideen) Schacherer.
After graduating from Dawson High School, Sharon attended Minnesota State University in Mankato. She then moved to Ellendale, Minnesota, where...
Mary Ann Petersen
Jan 6, 2025
Mary Ann (Campbell) Petersen of Albert Lea, MN passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at St. John’s Lutheran home, surrounded by her children. She was 87 years old.
Mary Ann was born on May 7, 1937, in Rochester, Indiana, to Frederic P. and Mavourneen Campbell. She grew up in Leiters Ford, Indiana, and attended Richland Center Schools. On July 3,...
Richard Curtis Walther
Jan 10, 2025
Richard Curtis Walther, age 70 of Albert Lea, MN, passed away on January 10, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Mankato, MN after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. The presence of family earlier had put him at peace. He was a beloved father, grandfather, uncle and husband, who always put others first before himself.
A Celebration of Life will be held...
Gwen Kay Borst
Jan 7, 2025
Gwen Kay Borst, age 76, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, passed away on January 7, 2025.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 30 at 3:00 PM, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services, 2210 E. Main Street in Albert Lea, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be private.
More details to follow.
Joseph Shaunce
Jan 7, 2025
Joseph Paul Shaunce, age 65, of Albert Lea, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, St. John’s Lutheran Community, in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Born on May 10, 1959, on a family farm outside of Glenville, MN, Joseph was a son of the late Lloyd and Marion (Butler) Shaunce.
Joseph graduated from Glenville High School where he not only showed his dedication in...
Tedd Baumgardt
Jan 2, 2025
Tedd Monroe Baumgardt, 77, of Clarks Grove, passed away at St. John’s Woodlands on January 2, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children.
Tedd was born on November 22, 1947, in Winnebago City, MN. He grew up in Albert Lea and attended Albert Lea High School where he met the love of his life, Judy (Nelson) Baumgardt. After graduating high school...
Darlene Mucha
Jan 1, 2025
Darlene Diane Mucha, 82, of New Richland, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Darlene was a daughter of Rueben and Adeline (Huper) Niebuhr, born on September 7, 1942, in Wells, MN. Throughout her life, Darlene exemplified faithfulness, strength, love, and devotion.
Darlene was united in marriage to the love of her life,...
Dennis "Denny" Duane Lowe
Dec 28, 2024
Dennis “Denny” Lowe, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 28 at St. John’s Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 29, 1952, in Austin, MN, Denny was the cherished son of Glenn and Ruth (Heydt) Lowe. He grew up on the family farm near Rose Creek, MN, where he developed a strong work...
Constance Benson
Dec 26, 2024
Constance E. Benson died on December 26, at Thorne Crest in Albert Lea. Constance Benson was born on October 6, 1922 in Newry Township, in Minnesota, the third child of Clarence and Mamie Anderson of Austin. Connie was baptized, confirmed, and married at the Red Oak Grove Lutheran church.
She was a graduate of Austin High School and Austin Teachers College...
Marlene Jensen
Dec 25, 2024
Marlene Jensen, 89, of Glenville, peacefully passed away on December 25, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Mankato, MN.
Born on September 24, 1935, in Alden, MN, to Lester and Vivian (VanDeer) Klukow, Marlene dedicated her life to her family and her passions. A graduate of Albert Lea High School, Marlene married Richard E. Jensen, on June 1, 1954, at...
Shirley Gray
Dec 23, 2024
Shirley Mae (Schandorff) Gray of Albert Lea, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was 89 years old.
Shirley was born on December 12, 1935, in Luck, Wisconsin, to Fred and Lena (Loew) Schandorff. She grew up and went to school in Milltown, Luck, and Frederic, Wisconsin. She was baptized and confirmed...
LouAnn Hultgren
Dec 21, 2024
LouAnn K. Hultgren passed away peacefully in Albert Lea, Minnesota, on December 21, 2024. Born in the same town she cherished throughout her life, LouAnn was born to Gladys and Glenn Hallum on December 26, 1950. On July 24, 1993, LouAnn married her husband, Lenny Hultgren at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.
Throughout her life, LouAnn enjoyed dancing and...
Kenneth Ayers
Dec 20, 2024
Kenneth George Frederick “KG” Ayers, 89, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Grace Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, with a visitation beginning one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be...
Ardith Robertson
Dec 19, 2024
Ardith Robertson, 93, of Albert Lea, MN died December 19, 2024 at her home.
During her lifetime she felt God had abundantly blessed her. Her wish was that her family would not mourn her death but celebrate her life.
She is survived by three beloved children: son, Thomas (Diane) Posthumus, son Mark (Carol) Posthumus, and daughter, Kristin (Scott) Schreiber; six beloved grandchildren:...
John Vernon Smith
Dec 15, 2024
John Vernon Smith, age 93, of Albert Lea, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, December 23, 2024, at the United Methodist Church in Albert Lea; visitation will begin one hour prior. John will be laid to rest at Concordia Lutheran Cemetery of Pickerel Lake.
John...
William "Bill" Zezulka
Dec 14, 2024
William “Bill” Edward Zezulka, age 77 of Clarks Grove, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at his home with his wife by his side.
A visitation will be held from 4-6:00PM on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services in Albert Lea, with a Rosary service beginning at 6:00PM. A memorial service will be held at...
Orin Calhoun
Dec 13, 2024
Orin A. Calhoun, known as "Kelly" to his friends and family, passed away December 13, 2024 in Rochester, Minnesota. Services will be held at a later date.
A full obituary to follow.
Raymond "Bill" Bliss
Dec 13, 2024
Raymond “Bill” Bliss, age 80, of Albert Lea, MN passed away on December 13, 2024 at Whispering Oak Place in Ellendale.
A memorial service for Bill will be held at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Services in Albert Lea on Sunday, December 22, 2024, beginning at 2:00 PM; visitation will be held two hours prior. Bill will be laid to rest in...
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