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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...
Alfredia "Rose" Espinosa
Jul 23, 2022
Alfredia "Rose" Espinosa of Albert Lea, MN passed away Saturday July 23rd 2022, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. She was 58 years old. Alfredia was born September 27th 1963 in Gainesville, Florida to Eula Brook and Bill Rose. She grew up in Ocala, FL. She married James Espinosa on February 14th, 2005. Alfredia lived most of her life in Albert Lea,...
Arlene Doris Flatness
Jul 22, 2022
Arlene Doris (Neumann) Flatness passed away Friday, July 22, 2022. Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM, Thursday, July 28, at Elk Creek Lutheran Church in Kensett, Iowa. Visitation will be held two hours prior to service at the church. Interment will be at Elk Creek Lutheran Cemetery.
Arlene Doris (Neumann) Flatness was born August 26, 1933, to Fred...
Michael Arthur Dahl
Jul 20, 2022
Michael Arthur Dahl passed away July 20, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home (1415 Hwy 13 No., Albert Lea, MN). Pastor Eileen Woyen will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4 PM to 7 PM at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home on Friday, July 29, 2022 and...
James "Jim" Sanvik
Jul 20, 2022
James “Jim” Sanvik, (aka Rookie), 74, of Albert Lea passed away at his home on July 20, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 11 am at Zion Lutheran Church, Albert Lea. Visitation will be held at the church two hours prior to the service. Pastor Matthew Lehman will officiate. Burial will be at...
Ruth Elizabeth Thompson
Jul 14, 2022
Ruth Thompson passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 10 AM on Friday, July 22 at Silver Lake Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 PM on Thursday, July 21 at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home and for on hour prior to service at church on Friday. Inurnment will be at Silver...
Allen Joseph Loe
Jul 14, 2022
Allen Joseph Loe, passed away from cancer at his home in Hartland on July 14, 2022. He was 76. Services will be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 11am at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home, followed by burial at the Hartland Cemetery. A visitation will be held 1 hour prior to services.
Allen was born July 30, 1945 and grew up...
Sonja Agnes Honstad
Jul 12, 2022
Sonja Agnes Honstad passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, July 23 at West Freeborn Lutheran Church. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service at church. Inurnment will be at West Freeborn Lutheran Cemetery.
Sonja (Ausen) Honstad was born July 4, 1945, to Eric and Viola (Reese) Ausen in Albert...
Juanice Olive Doyle
Jul 11, 2022
Juanice Olive (Reim) Doyle, age 79, passed away in her home in Albert Lea on July 11, 2022. Services will be held on Friday, July 15, 2022 at 11am at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home, followed by burial at the Alden Cemetery. A visitation will be held 1 hour prior to services.
Juanice was born December 18, 1942 and grew up in...
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