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Marcelene Lange, 91, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea, MN. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024 at St. Theodore Catholic Church in Albert Lea. A visitation will be held an hour before the service. Father Kurt Farrell will be officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date at St. Aiden’s Catholic Cemetery.
Marcelene was born on July 4, 1932 to Daniel and Estelle Connor at their home in Bath, MN. After living there for four years, the family moved to rural Clarks Grove. As the oldest of three children, she attended the District 23 Country School for six years. The family moved to Geneva in 1948 and Marcelene graduated from Ellendale High School.
In 1951, Marcy married Irvin Jensen. While he was enlisted in the Army, they lived in Washington State, where their son Steve was born. Upon Irvin’s discharge, they returned to Bath, MN where their sons Wayne and Neil were born and raised and lived there until their divorce in 1978. Marcy then moved to Albert Lea and married Orville Lange in October 1985. They were together until Orville’s passing in November 2010. Marcy moved to the Good Samaritan Society where she enjoyed socializing and playing dominoes with friends.
Marcy loved to golf and go bowling. She was a strong and independent Irish woman, leading the Rusty Nails group at the YMCA and was a member of the Professional and Businesswomen’s organization in Albert Lea.
Marcy is survived by her son Steve (Sally Dietz) Jensen, his children Stacy (Michael) Finlon, Laurie (Harry) Davis, and Kelly (Pete) Mattson and grandchildren Jake Pirkl, Abby Pirkl, Taylor (Matt) Brose, Elin and Svea, and great-great grandchild Jett.; son Wayne (Diane) Jensen, their children Brady (Amy) Jensen, Tara (Jon) Kormann, Dana (Austin) Krumwiede and grandchildren Aubrey, Lyla, Kinsley, Marayah, Brooklyn, Jayce and Emmit; son Neil (Becky) Jensen, their children Marissa (Ben) Beck, Macaela Jensen and their grandchild Brooks; her Brother Paul Connor; brother-in-law Lloyd Johnson; nephew Daniel (Shannon) Johnson; and special friends LaVada (John) Benz.
Marcelene is preceded in death by her parents Daniel and Estelle; first husband Irvin Jensen; second husband Orville Lange; and sister Jeanne Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed towards the Albert Lea YMCA.
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Jacquolyn “Jackie” Ann Braulik, 88, of Owatonna, died Monday, April 15, 2024 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
She was born April 26, 1935 in New Richland, Minnesota the daughter of Floyd and Gertrude (Bethke) Haushahn. She grew up in New Richland where she graduated from high school in 1953. Following her schooling, she worked at Federated Insurance in Owatonna.
She was united in marriage to Jack Braulik on June 2, 1956 at the Congregational Church in New Richland. The couple made their home on a farmstead south of Owatonna where they raised their family.
Along with being a wife and mother, Jackie worked as the bookkeeper for Richard Moore’s Shaklee Products in the mornings and worked in home healthcare in the afternoons and evenings providing a valuable service to many people allowing them to remain in their homes.
Jackie enjoyed sewing in her younger years. She made Halloween costumes for her children and grandchildren, and made doll clothes for the grandchildren. She also enjoyed making Easter baskets and loved to shop for clothes at her favorite store, The Dress Barn at the outlet mall in Medford. She loved her animals and many people knew Jackie from her many walks with her pets throughout the neighborhood.
Jackie was a member of Associated Church for many years and attended as long as her health allowed.
She is survived by sons, Jim (and Lucy) Braulik of Mason City, IA and Todd (and Sallie Newbowers Braulik) Braulik of Owatonna; grandchildren, James (and Katie) Braulik, Sarah Braulik, Jeffrey (and Stephanie) Braulik, Charity Braulik, Misty Obernolte, Candy Braulik, Jacob Newbowers Bartel and Alec Newbowers; 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Gertrude; husband, Jack Braulik and sisters, Arlene Kroeger and Bobbie Smith.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Michaelson Funeral Home in Owatonna with visitation one hour prior. A lunch reception will immediately follow the service and then burial in St. Peter Cemetery in New Richland.
Memorials are preferred to the Humane Society.
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Brian J. Reese, 73, of Owatonna, formerly of Ellendale, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna, MN.
A visitation was held from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Bonnerup-Ellendale Chapel, in Ellendale, MN. A private funeral and burial will take place on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at First Lutheran Church in Ellendale, with burial to be held at the church cemetery. The service may be viewed by visiting www.BonnerupFuneralService.com
Born on July 6, 1950 in Albert Lea, Brian was the son of the late Merle and Zola Mae (Gibson) Reese. A proud native of Ellendale, Brian spent his early years working alongside his dad on the family farm. As a young man, he earned a commendable blue ribbon for his steer while showcasing his knack for agriculture as a member of the 4H Beaver Lake Beavers.
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DonnaMae Monique McCamish, 70, a lifelong and cherished member of the Ellendale community, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m., on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the United Methodist Church in Ellendale, with a visitation beginning at 2 p.m. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed by visiting DonnaMae’s obituary at www.BonnerupFuneralService.com. Burial will be in Geneva Cemetery.
Born in Owatonna, on September 27, 1953 to the late Harry and Marie (Guse) Farr, DonnaMae was a dedicated telephone operator at Qwest Communications for three decades and was the proud owner of Tamae Ceramic Shop. A multitasker at heart, DonnaMae also juggled roles as a waitress, saleswoman for Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple, and Norwex, and the beloved nanny, known as “Mae Mae” to Steve and Terri Engel, and their grandson, Wyman.
DonnaMae's impact extended far beyond her professional endeavors. A member of the United Methodist Church in Ellendale, she tirelessly served her community on the Ellendale City Council and the Steele Co. Recycling board, and played a vital role in enhancing local parks. Known for her generosity, quick wit, and elegant demeanor, DonnaMae was a social butterfly who loved crafting, sewing, gardening, reading, and solving Sudoku puzzles. Her love for travel and exploring new sights was evident in her wanderlust spirit and family-centered adventures.
Those left to cherish DonnaMae’s memory include her daughter, Chanelle McCamish; grandchildren, Whittney McCamish, Sydney McCamish, Bo McCamish, and Blake Fedder; great-grandchildren, Atlas, Lucian, and Estelle; and a brother, Ron Farr. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Marie Farr, and her life partner, Craig Budenske.
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Brandon Lee Schlaak, born on August 6th, 1987 to Gary and Christine (Berg) Schlaak in Albert Lea, MN, was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He passed away on April 8th, 2024 at his home in New Richland, MN.
Brandon spent his early years in Palisade, MN before settling in New Richland with his family. He was a proud graduate of NRHEG School in 2007, where he excelled as a multi-sport athlete in football, cross country, wrestling, and baseball. In his wrestling career, Brandon earned the nickname "Showtime" from Coach Cyr for always showing up when it was time to shine. His dedication and skill earned him third place in the individual MN State High School Wrestling Tournament in 2007. Brandon’s junior year baseball season began with a game that was played at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.
After graduation, Brandon briefly attended Riverland College before pursuing various job opportunities working at Holland Ag, Hi Yield, and Arctic Ice. He also gained experience a summer at Veyance Technologies in Iowa. His generosity knew no bounds, as he later took on the role as a caretaker for his grandfather and mother. Brandon embodied the true essence of kindness and generosity. His adventurous spirit led him on family trips, including visits to Nebraska, annual camping excursions with the Schlaak family to Yogi's in Warrens, WI, and a trip to Florida with his mom and brother, Gaven.