Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services

03/12/2026

Julie Ann Smith

Julie Ann Smith, age 77, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 13 at Bonnerup Funeral Home. A visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Albert Lea. Julie Smith was born January 27, 1949 to Wilfred and Viola (Thompson) Brenegan in Albert Lea Minnesota. She grew up in Albert Lea and graduate from Albert Lea High School in 1967....

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03/11/2026

Nancy Dawn McDonald

Nancy Dawn McDonald , of Albert Lea, Minnesota, passed away on February 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of joy, laughter, and deep love for her family and friends. Nancy was born Nancy Dawn McKinney on September 4, 1941, in Janesville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Robert and Maxine McKinney. She grew up with a vibrant spirit that would define her entire life. Nancy later worked at IBM in Rochester, Minnesota, where she met the love of her life, John McDonald....

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03/11/2026

Funeral directors are often unsung heroes, working quietly with compassion, professionalism, and grace to ensure every detail of caring for loved ones and arranging meaningful services is handled with dignity. Their work allows families to focus on healing during some of life’s most difficult moments.

Today, we honor their steadfast dedication to supporting both those who have passed and the loved ones who grieve them. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for the care and comfort they provide so many. Thank you for all that you do.

03/10/2026

Mary Ann Penley

Mary Ann "Marylou" Penley , 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Prairie Senior Cottages, Albert Lea, MN after fighting a losing battle with dementia. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on 16 June 1951. The family moved to Albert Lea, MN when she was a small child. She graduated from Albert Lea High School and went to work. Later in life she decided to go back to school at Riverland Community College for a degree in...

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03/10/2026

Carol VanBeek

Carol Walterena VanBeek, age 87, of Hollandale, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. Carol was born on February 18, 1939, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the daughter of Harry and Anna (Dykstra) VanderHorst. She graduated from high school in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. On June 14, 1957, she married Philip “Phil” VanBeek in Hollandale and together had four children. Carol was a great caregiver and dedicated 20 years at Good Samaritan Center in Albert Lea....

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03/07/2026

Irene Nesset

Irene Marie Nesset, 92, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea, while listening to her favorite hymn, "Amazing Grace” and surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 31, 1934, in Bismarck, North Dakota, Irene was a daughter of the late Barney and Bertina (Bertfelt) Diesman. On Aug. 31, 1953, she married Orville Nesset, in Sioux Falls, SD. Irene was a cherished mother, who dedicated herself to her family...

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03/06/2026

Bernard "Bernie" Van Vooren

Bernard “Bernie” Van Vooren, age 92, passed away on March 2, 2026 at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community. He was born on July 11, 1933 to Ben and Emma Van Vooren in Larchwood, Iowa. In 1952, Bernie married his high school sweetheart, Alice. They were married for over 72 years. During his service in the U.S. Army, Bernie trained soldiers in marksmanship at Fort Bliss. While working full-time, he pursued a degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Nebraska....

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03/04/2026

Louise Ivadell Petersen

Louise Ivadell Petersen (Merritt), age 86, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Louise was born on June 14, 1939, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Ezra and Evelyn Merritt. She attended Freeborn Public Schools through her sophomore year of high school. In 1955, she moved with her family to Fairchild, Wisconsin, where she graduated from high school in 1957. Following graduation, Louise moved to Wells, Minnesota, where she worked at the Stamper...

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03/04/2026

Paul Wayne Hanson

Mr. Paul Wayne Hanson passed away Saturday, February 28th at the age of 94. Paul was an exemplary husband and father, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace. Paul will be buried Wednesday, March 4th in Geneva Cemetery, at 1 PM.

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03/03/2026

Linda Stigney

Linda May Stigney, 75, of Albert Lea, MN passed away at her home surrounded by family on February 26th, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer and heart/kidney disease. Linda was born and raised in Austin, MN to parents Herta and Donald Stigney. She was married to Robert Lamaack, Sr from March 23rd, 1967, to February 26th, 1985. They had 6 children together. She was a loving mother. Linda then spent the rest of her life with partner Ron for...

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03/03/2026

Beverly J Haugen

Beverly Jean Haugen , 89, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on February 27, 2026, surrounded by her family. Bev was born June 7,1936, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to George and Dorothy (Robinson) Ohs and was raised in Randolph, graduating in 1954. During her youth she worked in her grandfather's and parents' general store, where she learned the value of hard work and community. Music filled her childhood home; her father played piano and organ while Bev played saxophone,...

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