All Obituaries

Burton Ellsworth Borchert, age 94 of Albert Lea, passed away on March 7, 2020 at Prairie Senior Cottages in Albert Lea. Burton was born on May 23, 1925 on the family farm in Summit Township, Steele County, MN. Parents were Herman and Alma. He had to older sisters: Melinda and Bernice. He graduated from Ellendale High School in 1943. He worked on the family farm, at a Chevrolet dealership last as parts manager, owned and operated a farm supply business, ran his own real estate sales...

Daniel W. Dearman, age 74 of Albert Lea, passed away on April 2, 2020 at Mayo Health Systems - Austin. A private interment will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery in Albert Lea. Daniel was born on October 14, 1943 in Dresbach, MN to Ben and Lois Dearman. In 1993 Daniel moved into a Home with REM Services in Albert Lea. He worked for Cedar Valley Services until his retirement 4 years ago. Dan had a special love of music. His favorite thing to do was to listen to Country vinyl records. He had...

Joyce R. Chapek, 74, of Albert Lea MN passed away on Friday March 20,2020 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Joyce Ruth Chapek was born August 12, 1945 to John and Ruby (Truhlar) Freese. She graduated from Rose Creek High School in 1964. On March 26, 1965 she was united in marriage to Alvin Louis Chapek in rural Austin, MN. To this marriage was born two children Jeanette and William. Joyce was married to the love of her life until his passing in 2000. Joyce was a stay at home wife...

Private family funeral service for Gene Pederson will be held on Wednesday (3/25) at 11AM at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hartland Cemetery. The funeral service will be live streamed via Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home Facebook Page. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com.  Gene David Pederson, age 72 of Hartland, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at his home. Gene was born on May 30, 1947 to Selmer and Arlene (Morstad) Pederson. He grew up in...

Julie Kay (Haines) Anderson passed away, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at her home in Albert Lea, MN at 62 years of age.  To protect the health and safety of all, funeral services are currently being limited as required by state and local authorities and the CDC.  A private ceremony will be held for the family and Julie will be interred at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Albert Lea, MN. There will be a celebration of life held at a later date to commemorate...

Robert Anderson of Albert Lea died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Good Samaritan.  He was born in Spring Valley, WI on February 18, 1936.  He was an Army veteran and served honorably for nearly 15 years.  Robert was ready to be with the Lord, and our gracious God took him peacefully in his sleep. You may have seen Robert pushing his walker through the downtown area of Albert Lea over the last few years.  He happened upon Hope Church one Sunday and stuck around.  He...

Clinton Earl Sanborn, age 77, of Albert Lea, MN died peacefully at the good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea on Thursday evening.  Clint was born on August 10, 1942 in Glenville, MN to George and Alta Sanborn.  He was raised on the farm with three other siblings and attended a one-room schoolhouse. He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1960 and earned his BA in journalism from the U of M. Clint served in the Army National Guard with the Nike Hercules Surface-To-Air Missile...

Funeral Service for Conrad Glenn Katzenmeyer will be held on Tuesday, March 17 at 11:00 am at Hayward Lutheran Church. Rev. Josh Enderson will officiate. Burial will be in the Hayward Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com.   Conrad Glenn Katzenmeyer, age 82 of Orlando, FL, formerly of Albert Lea, passed away on March 9, 2020.    Conrad G. Katzenmeyer,...

Maurice Ellsworth Lysne passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on March 17, 2020 are the age of 88.   Maurice was born to Martin and Marvyle (Stokker) Lysne on August 30, 1931. He attended Devereaux School and then he attended Albert Lea High School and participated in 4-H and FFA and graduated in 1949. He went into a partnership with his father on the family farm. He enjoyed the farming lifestyle.   He was united in marriage to Henrietta Waalkens on February 20,...

A memorial service for Helen will be held at 1:30 PM at St. John’s on Fountain Lake Chapel on Friday, March 13.  Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery. Helen Marie Brigston was called to her heavenly home on March 6, 2020. Helen was born May 14, 1927 in Alden, MN the daughter of Joseph and Stella Jensen Kraushaar. She attended Alden schools. She married Harry E Brigston on Dec 20, 1953. One son was born to them, Joseph E...