Bonnerup Funeral Service

Mary Marcus Edon, 64, of Geneva, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. Born on August 24, 1958, in Albert Lea, she was a daughter of the late Donovan and Ruth (Emmons) Marcus. A 1976 graduate of Ellendale-Geneva High School, Mary received her Associateundefineds degree from Riverland Community College in Albert Lea. A gifted musician, Mary played the piano, flute and sang in various bands and church groups. Known for her strong work ethic, Mary held a variety of jobs through the years. She worked as a lifeguard at Beaver Lake, a teacher of mini-majorettes, a real estate agent, florist, greeting card stocker. Mary worked many years in...

Jean Alice (Seykora) Buboltz, 96, of Albert Lea, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community in Albert Lea. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at St. Theodore Catholic Church, with Father Kurt Farrell officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior at the church.

Lawrence Robert Halling's life ended in Rochester City, Minnesota on May 11, 2023, at the age of 94. Larry was proceeded in passing by his beloved wife, Shirley A. Bergerson, a native of Albert Lea, Minnesota. Larry was born on April 6, 1929, in San Francisco, California, and was the only child of Lloyd N. and Irene G.(Campen) Halling. For more than 50 years he resided in Visitacion Valley, the "Little Hollywood" neighborhood, in the house built by his grandfather in 1916. He attended Visitacion Valley Elementary School, James Denman Junior High School, and graduated from Balboa High School with the class of 1947. He graduated from the University of California, Berkley, class of 1952, with...

Gene Amley, 94, of New Richland, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea. Born on June 8, 1928, in Albert Lea, he was a son of the late Martin and Anna (Johnson) Amley. On August 2, 1953, Gene was united in marriage to Nola (Spear) Amley. Together the couple shared more than 45 years. A veteran of the United States Army, Gene worked as a repairman for Sprint and the former Pioneer Telephone, for more than 30 years. Strong in his faith, Gene was a lifelong member of Le Sueur River Lutheran Church. At church, Gene served as a church board member and taught Sunday School. He could often be found sitting in the back of the church with a pocket...

A Celebration of Life for Benjamin T. Stuart will be held on March 26, 2023 starting at 1PM. Services will be held at the Albert Lea Eagles Club. Pastor Matt Hundley will be officiating. Born on May 15, 1963 to Carole and the late Harold R. Larson, Ben passed away on February 17, 2023. He was 59. Ben was mostly an easy going guy (just don't get him angry!) He was easy to get to know and very sociable. He had a good personality. He liked people & they liked him. He had a good sense of humor and would shoot back a quip for any occasion. Graduating from Glenville High School in 1981, Ben began playing bass horn (tuba) for Joe Myran at the age of 17. This experience was an extremely...

Darrin Charles Schiltz, 57, of Albert Lea, passed away at home on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Born on October 13, 1965, in Owatonna, he was a son of the late Donald and Donna (Helgeson) Schiltz. Darrin was a 1984 graduate of Owatonna High School; he then studied meat cutting in Pipestone. On June 5, 1990, on Katherine Island, Darrin was united in marriage to Cherrie Simmons. Together the couple raised two daughters, Amanda and Kimberly, and just celebrated their 32nd anniversary together. Darrin worked at Nickundefineds Meats and Grocery and part time at Ascension Lutheran Church. A true outdoorsman, he was a lifetime member of the Minnesota Trappers Association and was passionate about...

Beverly Jean Torgerson (Frame), 88, passed away December 27, 2022 in Owatonna with her loving family by her side. Born to James and Alice Frame, Beverly arrived into the world on December 9, 1934 in St. Paul, Minnesota and grew to find the love of her life in Darrell Gene Torgerson. The two were married on July 9, 1954 in Northfield, MN, lived in Albert Lea, and together had four children, Michael, Debra, Sandra, and Patti. Beverly retired from Albert Lea Mayo Health System after 30 1/2 years of loyal service, spent a time as a union steward for the Service Employee International Union, and also served as a board member for the local Senior Center. In her leisure time Beverly could often...

Kenneth Leonard Meives, 80, of Albert Lea, MN passed away peacefully on September 16, 2022, in Rochester, MN. Kenneth was born on June 20, 1942, in Phillips, WI, to Marion and Rosella (Neisen) Meives. Kenneth was the second oldest of nine children and grew up on the family farm in Elk, WI. He attended Arbutus Hill Elementary school and was active in the Camp Merrill 4-H club. Following his graduation from Phillips high school in 1960 Kenneth entered the workforce. He worked various odd jobs and construction in the Twin Cities, MN for many years. In his down time, Kenneth enjoyed dancing and listening to Polka music, jigsaw puzzles and dining at the Pizza Ranch. He was an outdoorsman and...

Warren Craig Torgerson, 82 of Geneva, MN, passed away peacefully, with family by his side on September 11, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the Community Lutheran Church in Geneva, MN; Pastor Kristen Vennewill officiate. The family will receive friends at a viewing to be held from 4-7 PM on Friday, September 23, 2022, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services in Albert Lea, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be held at Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, MN.

Verona Eileen (Randall) Winegar of Geneva, MN passed away peacefully on August 9, 2022 at Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna surrounded by family. Born on March 27, 1937 at the Owatonna Hospital, she was the youngest of five daughters born to Ralph and Myrtle (Ryan) Randall. Verona enjoyed life to the fullest and loved spending time with her family and friends. She spent many weekends at her condo in Park Rapids, fishing every inch Potato Lake during all seasons. In addition to fishing she loved snowmobiling, time at the casino and playing bingo. It was also guaranteed that whenever there was a benefit auction, she and her sister Ze were in the front row. Verona was a huge...

Doris "Dory" Sletten, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Ellendale on Friday, July 8, 2022. Doris was born to Thorvald and Valborg (Selstad) Westland on September 20, 1938, in Hayward Township. She attended and graduated from Albert Lea High School. On April 22, 1961, she was united in marriage to Milton Sletten at the Hayward Lutheran Church. Over the years Dory worked as a housekeeper for North Central Plastic and a secretary for Nichols & Gillard Law Office. She helped Milton operate Sletten Plumbing for several years. In her spare time, Dory enjoyed fishing with Milton, sewing, quilting, and tending to her flowers. She took great joy in watching her children and...

Chad A. Sommer, age 42, died unexpectedly at his home on April 2, 2022. He lived in Ramsey, MN with his mother, LuAnn (Lee) Granholt. Chad lived a full and active life in Ellendale and received a great start in the Special Education system. The family moved to Colorado Springs in 1987 where he attended Air Force Academy Schools. For years he participated in Unified Sports, Special Olympics, and the Therapeutic Rec program where he played many different sports. Sunrise Dog Kennels was his employer for many years where he learned the knack of proper dog care, and pet sitting which he did for the rest of his life everywhere he went. Chad and his mother moved back to the Midwest in 2005 to...

Harold Lee Christensen, age 64, of New Richland, MN, passed away on March 20, 2022.He was born on December 11, 1957, to Harvey Lowell and Alice in Albert Lea, MN. Lee married the love of his life, Diane at the little brown church in Iowa on July 18, 1987. He was employed at Brown Printing for 35 years and later was a meat cutter at Wagner's. He loved to drag race, go on numerous cruises, road trips, Wii bowling with his grandson, Brady and enjoyed rides on his side by side with Diane. He is survived by his wife, Diane Christensen; children, Kimberly (Tim Schumacher) Ahlman, Heather (Matt Johnson) Allen, Jenny (Brendan) Beckham; grandchildren, Fred (Kristen) Allen, Chastin Allen, Taylor...

Nina C. Anderson, age 97, of New Richland, formerly Ellendale, passed away on February 17, 2022. he is survived by her son, Don (fianc? Joan Madoll) Anderson; grandchildren, Nicole (Dallas) Loken and Eric Anderson and 6 great grandchildren.Nina is preceded by her spouse, Harlan Anderson; son, Larry Anderson; parents, Martin and Betsy Spilde; siblings, Marvin Spilde and Julius Spilde; daughter-in-law, Julie Anderson; and many sister and brother in laws.Funeral Service 11 am, Friday, February 25, 2022, at First Lutheran Church, Ellendale, MN with visitation beginning at 10:00 am.

Richard Gary Oliphant passed away on Sunday, January 30th, 2022. Richard was born to Ardys and Donald Oliphant on October 6th, 1942, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1961. He was a coach/teacher/athletic director for over 35 years spending 26 of those years in Faribault Public Schools in Faribault, Minnesota. He also taught/coached 6 years in the Blue Earth Public Schools in Blue Earth, Minnesota. Richard was a member of the Faribault, Albert Lea and University Northern Iowa Sports Halls of Fame. Richard enjoyed golfing, traveling, spending time with family and having morning coffee with his buddies. Richard is survived by his wife, Ann (Galloway)...

Mable Dobberstein died on November 24, 2021 in New Richland, Minnesota. Mable was born on October 22, 1925 to Walter and Augusta (Volkmann) Berndt in Alton Township new Alma City, Minnesota. Mable was baptized on November 8, 1925 at St Johns Lutheran Church in Iosco Township. She was later confirmed at St Pauls Lutheran Church in Waseca. On September 12, 1948 she was united in marriage to Elmer Raymond Dobberstein at First Lutheran Church in Waldorf, MN. Mable graduated 8th grade from Country School, District 70 in Waseca County, MN, and later graduated 12th grade from Waseca High School. Mable attended St Mary's School of Nursing in Rochester, MN and graduated in 1947. Following her...

Mable Dobberstein died on November 24, 2021 in New Richland, MN. Mable was born on October 22, 1925 to Walter and Augusta (Volkmann) Berndt in Alton Township new Alma City, Minnesota. Mable was baptized on November 8, 1925 at St Johns Lutheran Church in Iosco Township. She was confirmed at St Pauls Lutheran Church in Waseca. On September 12, 1948 she was married to Elmer Raymond Dobberstein at First Lutheran Church in Waldorf, MN. Mable graduated 8th grade from Country School, District 70 in Waseca County, MN, and graduated 12th grade from Waseca High School. Mable attended St Mary's School of Nursing in Rochester, MN and graduated in 1947. Following her graduation, she worked briefly at...

Cynthia "Cindy" Lea Enderson, age 72, of Albert Lea, passed away on November 20, 2021. Cindy met a significant cancer challenge with epic strength and determination. She took advantage of all that Mayo Clinic doctors offered her to extend her life. Cindy was always moving with positive approach to everything. Cindy was born on September 8, 1949 to George and Nellie Johnson. She graduated from Richfield high school. Cindy married Larry J. Enderson and have been together for 43 years. After a long career in insurance as office manager in the Twin Cities. She worked at Cafourek Insurance Company and retired from Albert Lea School district 241. Cindy enjoyed gardening, listening to music,...

Linda Marie (Piersol) Thornton, born June 17, 1951 and passed away on October 10th, 2022. Linda was born in Fargo, North Dakota. She was raised in Dilworth, MN and graduated from high school in 1968. She was united in marriage to Robert Thornton Sr. on May 17, 1975. Together, they raised their four children in Waseca, MN. Linda worked at Sacred Heart Parish for several years as the Food Service Director. Above all else, Linda loved her kids and grandkids. She enjoyed having coffee with friends and visiting with anyone who would stop by the house. When her kids were growing up, Linda volunteered a lot of her free time at church and other activities. Linda was preceded in death by her...

Andrew "Andy" J. Mucha, age 84, of Ellendale, passed away on September 26, 2021. Andy was born on October 27, 1936 to Andrew and Emilie Mucha (Malkowsky). He graduated from New Richland High School and joined the Army for two years. After serving with the Army, he then returned to the family farm. After farming, Andy was an electrician for 40 years and also started an electrical contractor business. Andy was known to be very friendly and always enjoyed meeting new people. He enjoyed traveling with his family and reading in his free time. Andy was a long time member of First Lutheran Church in Ellendale, MN, since 1964. He is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Emilie Mucha;...

Ronald "Ron" Johnson, age 64, of Geneva, passed away on May 23, 2021. Ron is survived and will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 45 years, Jolee; children, Amy Svoboda and Josh (Amanda) Johnson; grandchildren, Gadge, Graci, Kaleb, Jozie and Lillian; mother, Inez; siblings, Rick (Becki), Ryan, Rollie (Cheryl), LuAnn (Brad) Prescher, and Ross "Poke"; uncle, Don (Gail) Johnson; mother and father-in-law, Don and LaVonna Ruhl; brother-in-laws, Jim (Diane) Butler, Jerry (Le) Butler, John (Ellen) Butler, and Joel Butler; nieces; nephews; great-nieces; great-nephews; and also, his special neighborhood buddy, Bentley. Ron loved spending time with his family, especially his five...