Howard Hoverson

Howard Hoverson

Aug 29, 2012

Howard Hoverson was born May 22, 1927 in Albert Lea the son of Henry and Grace (Nagel) Hoverson. He loved hunting and fishing and took yearly trips up north.  Howard lived in the house his father built for his entire life, farming the land which was homesteaded by his family until he retired.  He served as a medic in the U.S. Army...

Alice Irene Lageson

Alice Irene Lageson

Aug 24, 2012

Alice Irene Lageson, 97, of Albert Lea, died Friday. Aug. 24, 2012, at St. John’s Lutheran Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home. The Rev. Todd Walsh will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Bayview and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Interment will be at Hillcrest...

Doris Maria Fogal

Doris Maria Fogal

Aug 12, 2012

Doris Maria Fogal was born on July 4, 1926 to James and Harriet (Tellett) Freemire in Mizpah, MN.  Doris moved with her family to Heron Lake and then to the Freeborn area.  Doris graduated from Freeborn High School.  She then continued her education at the Mankato State Teachers College.  She taught in the Hartland, Owatonna and Freeborn area for a total of 35 years,...

Ashle Gjert Skaar

Ashle Gjert Skaar

Aug 11, 2012

Ashle Gjert Skaar was born on March 31, 1917 in Hayward the oldest of four siblings, to Peder J. and Elsie (Lunde) Skaar.  PJ and Elsie moved to their farm in 1918 with one-year-old Ashle.  Ashle lived the rest of his life on the same farm, farming first with his father and later purchasing the farm from his father.  He attended country school...

Gerald Goodrich Dimit

Gerald Goodrich Dimit

Aug 6, 2012

Memorial services for Gerald “Jerry” Dimit, age 80, of Albert Lea will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 10, 2012 at Hollandale Christian Reformed Church.  Rev. Michael Bentley will officiate.  Military Honors will be accorded by area veteran’s organizations.  Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 9th at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the...

Nolan  Emanuel Hagen

Nolan Emanuel Hagen

Jul 24, 2012

Nolan “Bud” Emanuel Hagen was born on July 1, 1926 to Norman and Julia (Aanrud) Hagen in Freeborn County.  He was baptized and confirmed at Round Prairie Lutheran Church.  Bud attended various schools in southern Freeborn County.  He served in both the U.S. Navy and U. S. Army during WWII.  After his return from service, Bud was united in marriage to Patricia A. Larson...

Mary Alyce Grasdalen

Mary Alyce Grasdalen

Jul 19, 2012

Mary Alyce Grasdalen was born on August 19, 1948 in Winnebago, MN, the daughter of Don and Marie (O’Leary) Johnson.  She went to school in Easton, MN; Crystal Lake, IA; and Delavan, MN.  She graduated from Delavan High School in 1966.  She then went to college at Mankato State College where she graduated with her teaching degree in business education, in three years....

Harry J Johnson

Harry J Johnson

Jul 16, 2012

Funeral services for Harry J. Johnson, age 93, of Albert Lea will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, July 20, 2012 at Salem Lutheran Church.  The Rev. Mark Neithammer will officiate.  Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4-6:00 pm, Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on...

Florence Ruth Ferguson

Florence Ruth Ferguson

Jul 16, 2012

Florence Ruth Ferguson was born on May 13, 1913 in Claremont, MN to Franklin and Lucy (Chubbic) Dennis.  On November 24, 1933 Florence was united in marriage to Ross Ferguson.  The couple lived on a farm in Newry Township where Florence enjoyed being a homemaker and helping out on the farm.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Geneva and...

Robert Phillips

Robert Phillips

Jul 13, 2012

Memorial services for Robert Phillips, age 84, of Albert Lea will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at United Methodist Church.  Rev. Tom Biatek will officiate.  Military Honors will be accorded by the Freeborn County Veteran’s Organizations.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Robert died Friday, July 13, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital...

Corrine Rovang

Corrine Rovang

Jul 13, 2012

Corrine Sandkamp Rovang was born January 19, 1924 on a farm near Lake Park, Iowa.  She was raised on a farm in the Glenville area and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1940.  Her parents were Walter “Joe” and Frieda Bendt Sandkamp.  She was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Glenville.  Corrine and her sister Cleo, were 4-H members and...

Adam Richard Christenson

Adam Richard Christenson

Jul 13, 2012

Adam Richard Christenson was born on March 18, 1982 to Richard and Kim (Karsjens) Christenson in Albert Lea.  He attended school at Albert Lea and Glenville/Emmons.  Adam had various jobs, including working at Christenson Landscaping, ABC Seamless Siding, working on wind turbines, and recently at Sorensen Bros.  Adam enjoyed riding his ATV, dirt bikes and motorcycles.  Adam was a gifted handyman and enjoyed helping...

Vickie Marie Paulson

Vickie Marie Paulson

Jul 13, 2012

Vickie Marie Paulson was born on November 28, 1948 to Earl and Helen (Andersen) Sydnes.  She grew up in Albert Lea and graduated from Albert Lea High School.  Vickie was united in marriage to Gerald Paulson on March 5, 1976 at First Lutheran Church.  The couple made their home in Albert Lea and Vickie worked at the Eagles Club as a bartender.  Vickie also...

Zelma Margaret Crawford

Zelma Margaret Crawford

Jun 25, 2012

Funeral services for Zelma Margaret Crawford, age 85, of Albert Lea will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 29, 2012 at the Assemblies of God Church.  Rev. Lee Freshour will officiate.  Interment will be at the Hollandale Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.   Zelma died Monday, June 25, 2012 at her home. Zelma Margaret...

Elmer Carl Schneider

Elmer Carl Schneider

Jun 23, 2012

Elmer Carl Schneider was born on December 28, 1919 the son of Albert and Anna (Schmidt) Schneider on the family farm built by his great-grandfather in 1881.  He was baptized and confirmed at the Pickerel Lake Lutheran Church.  Elmer attended District 124 School and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1937.  He worked with his parents on the family farm until 1948...

Patricia  Jean Johannsen

Patricia Jean Johannsen

Jun 20, 2012

Memorial services for Patricia Jean Johannsen, age 73, of Albert Lea will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at St. Theodore’s Catholic Church.  Rev. Timothy T. Reker and Deacon Mike Ellis will officiate.  Interment will be at St. Theodore’s Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  To sign the guest book, go to Patricia...

Betty Lou Thompson

Betty Lou Thompson

Jun 13, 2012

Funeral services for Betty Lou Thompson, age 85, of Glenville will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2012 at Silver Lake Lutheran Church.  Rev. Bill Peters will officiate.  Interment will be at Silver Lake Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the...

William Beiser

William Beiser

Jun 13, 2012

Funeral services for William G. Beiser, age 88, of Conger will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 18, 2012 at First Baptist Church of Clarks Grove.  Rev. James Cameron and Rev. Horst Hehr will officiate.  Interment will be at Conger Community Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 17th at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the...

Elsie Bernadine Paulson

Elsie Bernadine Paulson

Jun 11, 2012

Funeral services for Elsie Bernadene Paulson, age 89, of Albert Lea will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church.  Rev. Curtis Zieske will officiate.  Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 13th at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church. Elsie died Monday,...

Leona Anna Taylor

Leona Anna Taylor

Jun 5, 2012

Memorial services for Leona Anna Taylor, age 93, of Albert Lea will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Chapel.  Rev. Jeffrey Kuddes will officiate.  Interment will be at Hollandale Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.   Leona died Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at St. John’s Lutheran Home. Leona Anna (Babey) Taylor was born...