Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services

04/30/2026

Lowell David Jerdee

Lowell David Jerdee , 87, passed away the morning of Monday, April 27, surrounded by loved ones. He will be missed by many. A time for visitation will be held on Thursday, May 14, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Service, 2210 East Main Street, Albert Lea 56007, from 4 PM to 7 PM. A funeral will be held on Friday, May 15 at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1101 US-69, Albert Lea 56007 , beginning at 11 AM, with a one hour...

04/21/2026

Ronald James Freeman

Ronald James Freeman, age 65, of Albert Lea MN, passed away peacefully on April 19th 2026. He was born on October 17th, 1960 in Parkston, SD to James and Marlys Freeman. Ron grew up in Mitchell, SD and played a variety of high school sports including track, basketball, and football. He was also known for his impressive afro haircut. He graduated from Mitchell HS in 1979 and started a career in retail at Herberger’s Department Store, where he worked his...

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04/20/2026

Wayne Rodrick Hanna

Wayne Rodrick Hanna, age 68, passed away on April 11, 2026. A private family service will be held. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Wayne was born on October 26, 1957 at Bon Secours Nursing Home-Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England to Robert and Brenda (Bolton) Hanna. Because of his father’s Airforce service, Wayne lived many places in the United States and Europe including England, France, Duluth, Minnesota, Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, California, and Bricelyn,...

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04/17/2026

Robert John Freligh

Robert J. Freligh , 89, was called to his heavenly home on March 27, 2026. Robert was born and raised in Rochester, Minnesota on November 9, 1936 to the late Dr. W.P. and Irene (Comstock) Freligh , M.D. of Albert Lea, MN. Robert graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1955. Robert along with his mother and grandmother moved to southern California in 1956, after the passing of his father in 1954. Robert graduated with honors from Santa Monica College...

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04/16/2026

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Lestrud

Sandra “Sandy” K (Lang) Lestrud , 77, passed away on April 8, 2026 with her daughter's and her dogs at her side. Sandy was born on January 31, 1949, to Richard and Betty (Betow) Lang, Sandy was the first of seven children. Sandy attended Glenville High School until seventh grade, when her family moved to Albert Lea. Sandy attended Glenville Lutheran Church where she was confirmed. Sandy married Gary Jensen in 1965, they had four children together: Kathy Talamantes, Brenda...

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04/14/2026

Cody Scott Hanna, Sr.

Cody Scott Hanna Sr., born March 26, 1983, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services. In his honor, we encourage all to wear jeans and Minnesota Viking attire to celebrate the things Cody loved and carry his spirit with us. Cody was born in Forest City, Iowa and was the second born son of Stephanie and Kevin Hanna joining his...

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04/13/2026

Larry Dean Sarver

Larry Dean Sarver ,80, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic in Austin, MN. Born on April 9, 1946, in Albert Lea, Larry was the son of the late Don and Lorraine (Oftedahl) Sarver. Larry proudly served in the National Guard and had a long and fulfilling career at Streater's in Albert Lea, where he dedicated many years of hard work. He was an avid outdoorsman and found joy in hunting, fishing, and...

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04/13/2026

Paul Edward Miller

Paul Edward Miller , 79, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully in the evening of Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. Paul was born in Austin, MN on January 27, 1947 to Maurice and Dorothy (Brugger) Miller. Paul grew up in Austin, and began working hard to support himself and his loved ones at a young age. Paul would go on to meet JoAnn Sipple, who he married on June 13, 1970 at St. Theodores...

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04/12/2026

Ricky Butts

Ricky Butts, 68, of Albert Lea, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic- St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN. Ricky proudly service in the United States Marine Corps. A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services, with a visitation beginning at 10:00AM. Interment will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery.

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04/10/2026

Linda Mae Flaten

Linda Mae (Pogones) Flaten, 73, passed away April 6, 2026 at Prairie Manor Hospice in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. Linda was born on May 9, 1952 in Owatonna, MN. She was the oldest of seven children of Lovirn and Betty (Meixner) Pogones. She graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1970. Linda married Melvin Flaten in 1983. They made their home in Faribault , MN. After Melvin's death in 1991, Linda moved back to Blooming Prairie. She had been living at...

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04/10/2026

Dean Wegge

Dean Walter Wegge, 66, of Clarks Grove, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his home. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 1:30-3:30PM on Saturday. April 18, 2026, at Friedrich’s Funeral Home, 217 W. Division St., New Richland, MN. Born on September 25, 1959, in Pennington County, Minnesota, Dean was the son of the late George and Clara (Thoreson) Wegge. He attended school in New Folden, before graduating in 1977. Following high school, Dean worked...

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04/08/2026

Carole Ann Hanson

Carole Ann Hanson , age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 9, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation, 2210 East Main Street, Albert Lea. Carole was born on December 14, 1940, in Austin, Minnesota, to Vivian and Francis Thompson. She was united in marriage to Cecil Stuart, Harold Larson, and Donal Hanson;...

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