Celebrating the life of Jim Christenson. Please join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Senior Center in Albert Lea, 1739 W. Main Street, to honor loved brother, uncle, and amazing friend. James passed February 6, 2026.
Crystal Kay Hammer, 87, of Geneva, Minnesota, died on September 28, 2026 at home. Her family will be hosting an open house to celebrate her at their home in Geneva on Saturday October 10th from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. 104 3rd Ave NE Geneva MN 56035.
Keith M. Stern died Thursday, October 1, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family after a battle with Lung Interstitial Disease. A visitation will be from 12:00-1:00pm, Wednesday, October 7, 2026 with a memorial service starting at 1:00pm at Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells.
Carolyn Marie Bell (Ebeling), age 76, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, at Rochester Mayo Clinic Hospital. Funeral Mass was 10:30 AM Friday, October 2, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 9946 SE 24th Ave, Owatonna, MN.
Donald Dean DeSart, age 93, of Albert Lea, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026. A memorial service for Donald with be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, October 17th at Zion Lutheran Church at 924 Bridge Avenue in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Albert Lea residents can dispose of brush, yard waste, household garbage and demolition debris for free from 9 a.m. to noon at the Transfer station, 2506 Richway Drive.