Monica P. Albers, age 71 of Arkansaw, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Advent Health in Durand with her family by her side.

Monica was born on June 13, 1950 in New Ulm, MN, she was the daughter of Nicolas and Frances (Baechler) Jutz. Monica grew up in New Ulm and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1968. Monica married John Albers on May 16, 1971 Cathedral Catholic Church in New Ulm, MN. After marriage they moved to California while John was in the Air Force. While there, Monica graduated with a degree in optometry from Solano College. They moved to Rochester, MN after John’s time in the Air Force, where Monica worked in optometry. In 1983, they moved their family to Arkansaw where they started AgResource Inc. and raised their family.

Monica was a first responder for Durand Ambulance Service for more than 20 years. She loved to sew and crochet items for hospitals and the VA. Monica was an active member of the Seventh Day Adventist church in Durand since 1983. Most of all, Monica loved to spend time with her family and friends and caring for her grandchildren.

Monica is survived by her husband of 50 years, John; children, Luke (Hannah) of Arkansaw; Francine (John) Hawkinson of Lakeville, MN and Peter (Amy) of Baldwin; nine grandchildren, William; Nicole; Kenny; Alex; Logan; Samantha; Jessica; J.R. and Ryan; three brothers, Chuck Jutz; Doug (Cathy) and Kenny (Sue) Jutz; three sisters, Louise (Roy) Gag; Betty Manthey and Barb Bratsch; two sisters-in-law, Loretta Jutz and Carolyn Jutz; one brother-in-law, Bud Roskos; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Nicolas and Frances Jutz; granddaughter, Chloe Albers in infancy; two brothers, Eddie Jutz and Eugene Jutz; two sisters, Mary Roskos and Carol Doering; brother-in-law, Donny Manthey and sister-in-law, Kathy Jutz.

Visitation will be 4:00PM-7:00PM Monday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM Tuesday, December 28, 2021at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Durand. Pastor Ivan Remocal will officiate. Burial will be in the Arkansaw Memorial Cemetery.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Patti Blount January 5, 2022, at 6:16pm

   I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Monica. Sympathy to the family during this ???? difficult time.

2. Candy Amick December 31, 2021, at 3:17pm

   Our sincere condolences to Monica's family. She was such a loving and wonderful lady. Can't wait for resurrection morning to be togther again.

3. Dale and Laurel Gruber December 29, 2021, at 10:07pm

   Sincere sympathy and friendship for you and your family ????????????????????????

4. Denny & Kay Longsdorf December 29, 2021, at 3:24pm

   We are sorry to hear of your loss. Denny remembers Monica fixing him delicious meals when he did some work for you. Hold dear your memories. You are n our prayers.

5. Dan Traun December 28, 2021, at 12:43pm

   Sorry for your loss

6. nikki mcbroom December 28, 2021, at 10:30am

   Auntie Monica, You are so loved.
   When I was a child, it was your laughter & your sense of "cool" that stood out to me.
   As an adult, your strength & kindness...
   I thank you for our talks & the friendship in sisterhood that you shared with my mom.
   You will be incredibly missed in this earth. But I look forward to seeing you again...
   Our Prayers of Love & Healing go out to all of you, her beloved.
   Nikki & Greg McBroom

7. Michelle and Brad Olsen December 28, 2021, at 8:07am

   So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers!

8. Harold & Madonna Seefeldt December 27, 2021, at 1:52pm

   Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. Monica was a sweet, loving lady (in the truest sense) and will be greatly missed. May your family find peace in knowing that she is with her Lord and Savior.

9. Glen Steven Fisher December 27, 2021, at 1:41pm

   My deepest sympathies on your loss. My prayers are for you all.

   Glen

10. Tony Gunderson December 26, 2021, at 9:01pm

    Deepest sympathies

11. Wayne John and Patty December 26, 2021, at 8:12pm

    Our Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to you and your family

12. Dedra Kirchner December 25, 2021, at 5:44am

    Very sorry for your loss. Sending sympathy.

13. Debra Fisher December 25, 2021, at 4:28am

    Deepest sympathies to your family. Such a loss for you and the community.

14. Marcia Cox December 22, 2021, at 5:34pm

    Our deepest sympathies, prayers to all.

15. James and Debra Musgrave December 22, 2021, at 5:20pm

    So sorry for your loss. You have our sympathy.

16. Bob Anderson December 22, 2021, at 3:41pm

    Sorry for your loss

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