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Jane Deckard
Sep 6, 2022
Jane Darlene Deckard (age 85) was born on May 23, 1937, in Albert Lea, Mn., to Cornelius and Minnie (Berg) Guldbrandson, and was raised on the family farm in Clarks Grove, MN. Jane attended a one-room schoolhouse during her early years and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1955.
Jane met Ronnie Gale Deckard during their high school years. On June...
David Eugene Thompson
Sep 4, 2022
David Eugene Thompson age 88 passed away Sunday, September 4th, 2022 after a brief stay at the Meadows Assisted Living at St. John’s Lutheran Community on Fountain Lake. David died from complications from Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
David was born at Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, Minnesota on June 7th, 1934. His parents were Herbert and Ida (Hoverson)...
Wendy Lynn (Carlsen) Nelson
Sep 2, 2022
Wendy Lynn (Carlsen) Nelson, beloved mother, grandmother passed away peacefully with her children by her side September 2, 2022, at the age of 68 after a courageous battle with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
Wendy was born at Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, Minnesota on September 25, 1953. Her parents were Donald “Dick” and Elaine Carlsen, and she was the oldest...
Fred Edward Moller
Sep 2, 2022
Frederick (Fred) Edward Moller, age 81, passed away on September 2, 2022 at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie, MN with family at his side.
Fred was born on June 30, 1941 in Albert Lea, MN to Fridtjof and Cleone (Roupe) Moller. The family soon moved to Utah and lived there for several years. It was then that he...
Dorothy Demmer Gulbrandson
Sep 2, 2022
Dorothy Elizabeth Swanson Demmer Gulbrandson entered her heavenly home on September 2, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Home in Windom, MN. She was born July 25, 1919 to Gifford & Ruth (Olson) Swanson on her grandparents home near Hartland. She was baptized and confirmed in the Hartland Lutheran Church. She attended school in Hartland through 8th grade and then graduated...
Iris J Giles
Aug 29, 2022
Iris J Giles, age 64, passed away at her home in Albert Lea, MN on August 29th, 2022.
Born to Ben and Ardis Anderson on December 8, 1957, Iris grew up in Albert Lea, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, and graduated high school from Albert Lea High School.
Iris married Robert Giles on August...
Betty Jane Morstad
Aug 25, 2022
Betty Jane Morstad, age 95, passed away on August 25th at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Albert Lea, MN. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many.
Born to Clara (Higge) and William Olson on July 14th, 1927 at Iron Mountain, Michigan, Betty grew up at the family’s Steele County country home. She attended school...
Jean Marie Uldrych
Aug 25, 2022
Jean Marie (Ditlevson) Uldrych passed away at Harbors Senior Living in Fridley, MN on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Burial will be at Clarks Grove Cemetery in Clarks Grove, MN on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 2pm.
Stefan Paul Oftedahl
Aug 23, 2022
Stefan “Stef” Oftedahl, age 68, passed away on August 23rd in his hometown of Albert Lea, MN. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend to many.
Born to LaVonne (Hovland) and Paul Oftedahl on June 9th, 1954, Stef was always in motion. He loved playing basketball and golf, teaching swimming and lifeguarding at the beach, and listening...
Karin J Nelson
Aug 21, 2022
It is with profound sadness that the family of Karin JoAnne Nelson, age 77, of Albert Lea, announces her sudden, unexpected passing at her home on August 21, 2022.
Karin was born March 15, 1945, in Northwood, IA, to Leona and Verle Herman. She was the oldest of four siblings. Karin grew up in Glenville, MN and graduated from Glenville...
Joan Evelyn Miller
Aug 20, 2022
Joan Evelyn (Martin) Miller, age 79, of rural St. Peter passed away August 20, 2022 from cancer at the Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital in Rochester. Her memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 2, 2022 at First Lutheran Church in St. Peter. A luncheon and time to reminisce will follow in the church’s dining hall. From...
Christine Moyer
Aug 17, 2022
We mournfully announce the passing of Chrissy Moyer, 61, of Albert Lea, MN. Chrissy passed away on August 17, 2022, surrounded by loved ones after an unexpected fight with Cancer. Chrissy was born to Gordy Moyer and Joyce Stiles, she took her first breath on January 22, 1961. Chrissy was a force to be reckoned with from the get go, her two older sisters and Chrissy where inseparable. While Chrissy never married or had children of her own, she lived a full and vibrant life with more friends than you could count. Her nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces meant more to her than words can describe. When Chrissy was not babysitting for friends and family, she devoted most of her time to playing cards, and garage sale shopping. We will miss her dearly. Chrissy will be lovingly remembered by her sister, Debbie Johnson, brother in-law Donald Johnson and sister, Cheryl Schroeder and brother in-law Paul Schroeder. Chrissy will also be fondly remembered by her five nephews and nieces Danielle Williams (Charles), Joe Johnson (Amber), Jenny Trevino (Rubén), Travis, and Mike. Then her nine great nephews and great nieces Hannah, Charlie, Nando (Mikayla), Alazah, Rubén, Jacob, Landon, Brody and Kiley. Also her two great-great niece and nephew Kayden and Paisley. Chrissy was predeceased by her Grandpa Irving Stiles, Grandma Mildred Stiles, mom Joyce Stiles (Moyer, Gresczyk), dad Gordy Moyer, step dad Jay Gresczyk, uncles, Keith Stiles and Ross Moyer also her aunt Carol Stiles. Services will be held at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home 1415 Hwy 13 N. Albert Lea, MN. 56007 on Friday August 26th at 10 am with visitation to be one hour prior to service with Pastor John Stiles officiating. A small meal with refreshments to follow at Senior Court 915 Maple Hill Dr. Albert Lea, MN. 56007 in the down stairs event room for those who would like to attend.
Marie Lois (Helland) Petersen
Aug 17, 2022
Marie Lois Helland Petersen, 94, of Maple Grove, MN, passed away peacefully August 17, 2022 from heart complications. After 2 weeks of goodbyes to family and friends, she said hello to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Since the age of 10, Marie knew she loved the Lord and would commit her life to one of service and example.
Marie...
Ronald Richard Rosenberg
Aug 14, 2022
Ronald passed away August 14, 2022. Ronald Richard Rosenberg was born January 2, 1934 in Fairmont, Minnesota, the son of Chester Rosenberg and Levon (Dale) Rosenberg. He received his education in LaPorte, Granada and Fairmont, Minnesota. He graduated from Fairmont High School in May 1952. After High School Ronald enlisted in the United States Navy, May 1952. He served for...
Garth Conklyn III
Aug 13, 2022
Garth Conklyn III passed away August 13, 2022. Celebration of Life will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Eberhardt Park (1502 Eberhardt St, Albert Lea)
Frank Anthony Madrigal
Aug 11, 2022
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of our
beloved father, brother, uncle and friend, Frank (Frankie) Anthony Madrigal who entered eternal rest on August 11, 2022, at the age of 56.
Frankie was born and raised in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Ernesto and Anita Madrigal. He was a
1985 Albert...
Ronnie Merlin Thompson
Aug 10, 2022
Memorial services for Ronnie Merlin Thompson will be held on Monday, August 15, 2022, at 2pm at Bear Lake Church, Albert Lea, MN. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to the service at the church on Monday. Inurnment will be at Bear Lake Cemetery
Ronnie Thompson was born October 16, 1953, in Albert Lea, MN to Duane and Edythe...
Robert James Louters
Aug 4, 2022
Robert James Louters passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022. Funeral service will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, August 10, at Hollandale Christian Reformed Church. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 9, from 4 to 7 PM at the church and for one hour prior to service on Wednesday. Private family interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials are prefered Ligonier...
Neal Ancil Bergland
Aug 4, 2022
Neal Ancil Bergland, 76, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022. A funeral service will be held at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be from 5PM to7PM at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home on Monday August 8, 2022. Interment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Glenville, MN following the funeral.
Neal was...
Eunice Sine Johnsrud
Jul 27, 2022
Eunice Sine Johnsrud, 99, of Albert Lea died on July 27, 2022 at her home. She was born on May 28, 1923 to Axel and Marie Skov at the family farm in Pickeral Township.
After graduation from Alden High School, she attended Mankato Business School for legal secretary courses. She worked for over 40 years as a legal secretary for...
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