Obituaries
Marian L. Carlson, 95
Delavan – There comes a time in life when we leave our loved ones behind and let the soul take us to the promise of life everlasting where pain and suffering are no more. Marian Lorraine Carlson made her journey away from family and friends on May 2, 2021. Marian was born on April 30, 1926 to ...
Connie L. Johannsen, 65
Blue Earth – Connie Lu Johannsen, 65, of Blue Earth passed away Monday, May 4, 2021. A private burial service will be held at a later date. Connie was born April 3, 1956 in Schaller, Iowa to Eldon and Maxine (Henry) Johannsen. She graduated from Eastwood High School in Correctionville, ...
Harold E. Motter, 90
Harold Eugene Motter peacefully passed away on April 30, 2021 due to complications from surgery. He was born Jan. 26, 1931. Harold had a vast career in music, playing with the Denver Symphony and teaching in numerous secondary and college institutions. He loved playing and listening to ...
Carrie A. Koestler, 84
Albert Lea/Wells – Carrie Ann Koestler, age 84, of Albert Lea, formerly of Wells, died Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Albert Lea, MN. Private family funeral services were at United Lutheran Church in Walters with burial at Rice Lake Cemetery, Foster Township, Faribault ...
Joseph Hernandez, 51
Albert Lea – Joseph “Big Joe” Hernandez of Albert Lea, passed away Dec. 17, 2020 at the age of 51. Joe was born Aug. 3, 1969 in Winnebago, and graduated from Blue Earth Area high School in 1988. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the family was unable to hold a funeral at that time and will ...
Harold E. Hutchins, 97
Windom – Harold E. Hutchins, age 97, passed away by natural causes with his wife by his side, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society in Windom. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Windom with Pastor Tom Butler ...
Diana McTamaney, 59
Blue Earth – Diana McTamaney, age 59, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at her home in Blue Earth. Diana was born March 16, 1962, to Mary and Gene Norwood in Farmington, New Mexico. After graduation from Grand Rapids High School she received a degree in photo finishing. ...
Caroline M. Jelle, 95
Blue Earth – Caroline Marie Jelle, age 95, of Blue Earth, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Bricelyn Lutheran Church. Due to Covid-19 concerns, masks and social ...
Lillian Eastvold, 86
Blue Earth – Lillian Eastvold, age 86, of Blue Earth passed away Sunday April 25, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Funeral services were held Friday, April 30 at Patton Funeral Home, Rev. Daren Barnett officiated. Burial was at United Lutheran Church in Frost. Lillian was born ...
Janice E. Stevermer, 92
Blue Earth – Janice E. Stevermer, age, 92, died April 19, 2021, at St Luke’s Lutheran Care Center in Blue Earth. Private funeral services will be held on May 15, 2021, with Deacon Gene Paul officiating. Bonnerup Funeral Service of Albert Lea is assisting the family. ...