Bernice Monson Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Bernice Monson of Albert Lea, Minnesota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Bernice left this world on January 14, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bernice Monson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Kalis and Alvina Kalis (Herman); her husband Donald "Moose" Monson of Theodore's Catholic Church; and her siblings, Helen Flattum, Marie Motl, David Kalis and John.
She is survived by: her children, Maurie Monson (Deb) of Albert Lea, Ron Monson (Brenda) of Naples, FL, Al Monson (Jean) of Mansfield, Janelle VanEngelenburg (Troy Prescher) of Alden, Greg Monson (Lorri) of Williamsburg, VA, Julie Aldrich (Pat) of Stewartville and Barb Buckley (Jim) of Walters, MN; her grandchildren, Chrissy Robinson (Mikey), Ian Monson (Diana), Cory Monson (Shannon), Kelsey Monson, Katie Monson, Vinnie VanEngelenburg, Erin Mensen (Doug), Jordan Prescher, Kahla DeCook (Kaleb), Matt Aldrich, Kristen Crane (Sherman) and Kelsey Buckley; her great grandchildren, Elleanna Robinson, Jonah, Sylvia Mierow, Grace, Marnie Malovani-Mierow, Kendall, Nolan Monson, Kamri, Riley Reichl, Rosie Peterson, Lilly Hines, Gabe, Evie Mensen, Beau and Cameron DeCook; her sisters, Margaret Ward, Lorraine Schroeder (Don) of Mishawaka, IN and Pat Arett (Tom) of Chesterfield, MO; her sister-in-law Pat Kalis (Albert Lea); and her brothers, Albert Kalis (Sharon), Montgomery, Mike Kalis (Georgia) and Albert Lea.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 19th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and on Monday, January 20th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A Mass will be held on Monday, January 20th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Theodore Catholic Church (315 E Clark St, Albert Lea, MN 56007). A burial will be held on Monday, January 20th 2025 at the St. Theodore Catholic Cemetery (315 E Clark St, Albert Lea, MN 56007).
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Croix Hospice, 2580 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, MN, 56007 or the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601.
