Lois Jean Karge

Lois Jean Karge

Aug 23, 2020

Lois Jean (Palmer) Karge, 88, of Albert Lea, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Thorne Crest Retirement Home.

Lois was born on September 27, 1932 in Fairmont, Minnesota to Edgar and Doris (Adams) Palmer.  When Lois was young her family moved to Albert Lea.  She attended and graduated from Albert Lea School.

Lois was united in marriage to...

Kenneth Keesling Sr.
Roger Buttenhoff

Roger Buttenhoff

Aug 13, 2020

Roger Allen Butenhoff, 75, of Manly, Iowa passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 13, 2020 at his home.

 

Roger was born on May 27, 1945 to Elmer and Harriet Butenhoff.  Roger grew up in Albert Lea 1 of 8 children.  He worked construction for many years until his retirement.

 

Roger enjoyed sports and was a fan of the...

Nancy Louise Earles

Nancy Louise Earles

Aug 11, 2020

Nancy Louise Earles passed away on Tuesday August 11, 2020 at St. John's - Woodlands. A memorial service will be held on Friday (8/14) at 11AM at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home. Rev. Don Malinsky will officiate. Burial will be in West Field Cemetery, rural Blooming Prairie. Visitation will start at 10:30 on Friday morning. 

James "Jim" Dwayne Coomes

James "Jim" Dwayne Coomes

Aug 11, 2020

James “Jim” Dwayne Coomes, 71, of Lake Mills, IA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 11, 2020.  There will be a Celebration of Life at James’ home, 504 440th St., Lake Mills, IA 50450, from 2-4PM on Saturday, August 22.  Military Honors will be preformed by the Lake Mills American Legion at 3PM. 

James was born on April...

Velma Eileen Wayne

Velma Eileen Wayne

Aug 7, 2020

     Velma Eileen Wayne, age 95, passed away peacefully at her home at Whispering Oaks in Ellendale, MN on August 7th, 2020.  Velma was born in Spring Valley, MN on December 1st, 1924 to Carl and Alma (Jeche) Jahn.  She was the oldest of four.  Velma’s family lived in various places around the Spring Valley and St. Paul area. ...

Marilyn J Light

Marilyn J Light

Aug 3, 2020

Funeral Service for Marilyn Light will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday (8/6) at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home. Rev. Don Malinsky will officiate. Burial will be in North Freeborn Cemetery. Visitation will start at 9:30 AM on Thursday. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com.

Marilyn J. Light (Baker), age 88 of Albert Lea, passed away on August 3, 2020...

Bill John Wittmer

Bill John Wittmer

Aug 1, 2020

Bill Wittmer, 87, of Albert Lea, passed away at Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea on Saturday, August 1.  A private Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 5 at Alden Cemetery, Alden, MN with Rev. Kristi Mitchell presiding.  Social distancing guidelines will be followed and we ask all who attend to wear a mask.

Bill was born at...

Virginia Mae Kuchera

Virginia Mae Kuchera

Aug 1, 2020

Virginia Mae Kuchera, age 101 years old, a long time resident of Glenville, MN, passed away after a lengthy fight with cancer on Saturday, August 1 in Lake Mills, IA.  There will be a Memorial Service at a later date when the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted and when it is safe to do so.  A private family burial will take...

Albert "Peanuts" George Whiteaker

Albert "Peanuts" George Whiteaker

Jul 28, 2020

Funeral Service for Albert Whiteaker will be at 10:00 AM on Monday (8/3) at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home. Rev. Shawn Stafford will officiate. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. VIsitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. Masks will be required to enter the service. The service will be live streamed via the Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home Facebook Page...

Denise Olsen

Denise Olsen

Jul 26, 2020

Denise Rene (Schroader) Olsen, 65, of Albert Lea, passed away at home on Sunday, July 26.  A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home of Albert Lea with Rev. Vern Harris presiding.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service and interment will take place immediately following the service...

Darrel Allen Varland

Darrel Allen Varland

Jul 25, 2020

Darrel Allen Varland, 73, of Albert Lea, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer on Saturday, July 25 at St. John’s Lutheran Community on Fountain Lake.  A Funeral Service will be held at 10AM on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Faith Baptist Church of Albert Lea, with Rev. Riley Brown presiding.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the...

Kathleen "Kathy" Mae Bennett

Kathleen "Kathy" Mae Bennett

Jul 24, 2020

Funeral Service for Kathleen “Kathy” Bennett will be held at 11AM on Saturday (8/1) at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. Rev. Jan Crissinger will officiate. Burial will be in Lakewood Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com

Kathleen Mae Bennett passed away on July 24th, 2020...

Elaine A Hallum

Elaine A Hallum

Jul 22, 2020

Elaine Avonelle “Grandma” Hallum loved butterflies. It is quite fitting that Grandma felt a kinship with butterflies, which are so beautiful and nurture a sense of joy and wonder. And while butterflies may appear delicate, they are capable of demonstrating remarkable strength and stamina as they flutter across oceans and continents. One shouldn’t underestimate butterflies, and one shouldn’t underestimate Grandma. ...

Marjorie Ann Lonning

Marjorie Ann Lonning

Jul 19, 2020

Marjorie Ann Lonning, age 88, of Albert Lea, passed away on July 19, 2020 at the Thorne Crest Senior Living Community.

Marjorie was born September 22, 1931, daughter of Selmer and Norma (Sivesind) Moe in Waukon, IA.  She attended rural school (3 years) and then to the Waukon Public Schools; graduating from Waukon High School in 1950.  Marjorie “Marge” married...

ElVera Viola Kabe

ElVera Viola Kabe

Jul 18, 2020

Funeral Service for ElVera Kabe will be held on Saturday (7/25) at 11AM at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home. Rev. Matt Lehman will officiate. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Masks will be required for entry into the building. The service will be live streamed through the...

Irene Ann Bock

Irene Ann Bock

Jul 18, 2020

A memorial Service for Irene Bock will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, July 23 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Social distancing guidelines will be followed and masks are required.

Irene Ann (Henderson) Bock was born October 22, 1940 and she grew her beautiful angel wings Saturday, July 18, 2020 at...

Dorothy Jean Stegenga

Dorothy Jean Stegenga

Jul 12, 2020

Dorothy (Dot) Jean Stegenga was born May 2, 1930 to Henry and Edith (Ashworth) DeVries in Albert Lea. Dorothy grew up in Hollandale and graduated from Albert Lea High School. On April 20, 1949, she was united in marriage to Elmer Stegenga, "the best boyfriend ever" as she would always tell to her grandchildren. Together they made their home in rural Hollandale. She was...

Gladys M. Belshan

Gladys M. Belshan

Jul 10, 2020

Gladys Mae Belshan, age 97, of Albert Lea passed away on Friday July 10, 2020 at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community.

Gladys (Kycek) Belshan was born on December 8, 1922 to Louis and Jessie Kycek in Freeborn County. She attended District #60 school in Hayward township. Gladys married Fred Belshan on July 21, 1943 in Albert Lea. She passed away...

Barbara Ann Cichosz

Barbara Ann Cichosz

Jul 8, 2020

Barbara Ann Cichosz, age 75 of Albert Lea, formerly of Annandale, MN, passed away on July 8, 2020 at her home in Albert Lea, MN.

Barb was born on July 20, 1944 in Annandale, MN to Leonard and Ethel (Olson) Rudolph. She grew up in the Annandale area and graduated from Annandale High School. She ventured out to Bemidji State...