Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services

02/21/2026

C. Thayne Nordland

Thayne Nordland, 73, of Albert Lea, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at St. John's- The Woodland's. A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Grace Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, with a visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. The family also will receive friends at a visitation to be held from 5:00-8:00PM on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Services. A full obituary is pending.

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02/20/2026

Dwayne "Wh**ey" Hagen

Dwayne “Wh**ey” Hagen, 93, of Albert Lea, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea, surrounded by his loving family. Wh**ey lived his life to the fullest, always sharing a smile or a song wherever he went. A memorial service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Community Lutheran Church in Geneva, with Pastor Leandra Anderson officiating. The family will receive friends at a...

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02/20/2026

William "Bill" Lubke

William James “Bill” Lubke, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, after a long courageous battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, with a visitation beginning at 10:00AM. Inurnment will be held at Graceland Cemetery in Albert Lea. Bill was born on August 31, 1951, in Sioux Falls, SD, to Paul and Twila (Jensen) Lubke. The family later moved...

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02/19/2026

Carol Jean Kipp

Carol Jean Kipp, 82, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community in Albert Lea. Born on May 30, 1943, in Mason City, Iowa, Carol was the cherished daughter of Robert and Leona (Runtsch) Seater and was raised on her family farm just outside Northwood, Iowa. In 1965, Carol married the love of her life, Fred Kipp, and together they forged a beautiful life filled with love and laughter. A dedicated...

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02/17/2026

Rowland Lloyd Thomas

Rowland Lloyd Thomas Jr. , known to many as Lloyd, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 88. His life was one of dedication to his family, community, and passions, and he will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Born on February 18, 1937, in Phoenix, Arizona to Rowland Lloyd Sr. and Lola Mae (Quinn) Thomas. Growing up, Lloyd lived in Atlanta, GA, Havana, Cuba...

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02/16/2026

Alice Joan Jacobson

Alice Joan Jacobson passed away on February 10, 2026, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born on February 15, 1952, in Estherville, Iowa, to Louis and Anna Kimmet. Alice devoted her life to her family and her beloved pets. Before her illness, she enjoyed playing cards at the senior center and volunteering with various service clubs. Her warmth, generosity, and gentle spirit touched the lives of all who knew her. Alice was preceded in death by her...

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02/14/2026

Today may feel especially heavy as you remember someone you love. Please give yourself the space to honor their memory and to care for your own heart. Love continues to live on in those who carry it.

02/13/2026

Irvin Francis Zenk

Irvin Francis Zenk , age 97, passed away on Thursday, February 12th, at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community. Irv was born on May 14th, 1928, in Spirit Lake, Iowa, to Casper and Anna (Lenertz) Zenk. He was the youngest of six brothers and 2 sisters. He graduated from Belgrade High School in Belgrade, Minnesota. He was very proud of his service in the Army during the Korean Conflict in 1951-52. He enjoyed sharing stories of his many interesting experiences in...

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02/13/2026

Jesse Allan Boren

Jesse Boren , age 44, passed away on February 6, 2026. Jesse was born 5 Jan 1982 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to Douglas and Sharon Kenison. He grew up as a US Air Force dependent in North Carolina, Germany, Arizona and then Albert Lea. He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 2000 and moved to Arizona. He moved back to Albert Lea in 2005. He married Emily Helmsley and was the father to Ayden and Ethan. They were divorced...

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02/11/2026

Nona Marie Smith

The Lord welcomed Nona Marie (Root) Smith (97) into his loving arms in the promise of everlasting life on February 6,2026. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. Born on January 7,1929, in Waseca County, Minnesota to Burchard and Esther (Gehring) Root, she grew up on the family farm on Hound Street with her 12 siblings. Nona was baptized, confirmed and married at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wilton Township, MN. She was a proud graduate of New Richland...

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02/09/2026

Donnalene A. Nelson

Donnalene Ann (Mehus) Nelson , affectionately known as Donna, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on February 6, 2026, at St. Johns On Fountain Lake in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Donna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life reflected devotion and kindness. She found her greatest joy in caring for her family and creating a welcoming home, touching everyone with her gentle and nurturing spirit. Born on October 8, 1942, to Inga C. (Burkhow) and Nels...

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02/09/2026

Carolyn Marcine Jenson

Carolyn Marcine Jenson was born April 18th, 1949, in Albert Lea, MN to Helmer and Margaret Whelan) Bergland. Carolyn graduated Albert Lea High school in 1967 and married her neighbor and sweetheart, Ronnie Jenson February 3, 1968. They had a daughter (Kellie) and a son (Breck) and had a great life with a home filled with unconditional love. Carolyn did daycare and house cleaning early on and retired from Fleetgards, where she worked the line sealing oil filters for 25...

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