Merle Eugene Bartness Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Merle Eugene Bartness of Ellendale, Minnesota, who passed away on October 27, 2025, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Merle Eugene Bartness or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Martin Bartness and Minnie Bartness (Johnson); his wife Marjorie Bartness (Utpadel); his siblings, Vernon (Babe), Carrol (Ivadell), Mervin (LaVonne), Donnie (Jean), Delano (Dode), Doris (Howard) and Elaine (Eugene); and his brother-in-law Elvern.
He is survived by: his children, Shelly Bartness (Chuck Holtz), Martin (Denise), Michael (Cindi) and Mark Bartness (Kelly); his grandchildren, Matthew Bartness, Samuel Bartness, Brandon Bartness (Nicole), Derek Bartness (Alexis), Noelle Wiza (Derek), Nicholas Bartness (Meredith) and Holly Bartness; his great grandchildren, Noah, Emmersyn and Rowan; and his sister Jean Holland. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Bonnerup Funeral Service - Albert Lea (2210 E Main St, Albert Lea, MN 56007). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the First Lutheran Church (503 Radel Ct, Ellendale, MN 56026).
