Loren R. Grasdalen
Nov 18, 2014
Loren Rudolph Grasdalen was born on March 18, 1937 in Albert Lea, the son of Lars and Josephine (Reiter) Grasdalen. He grew up and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1955. Following high school Loren went to college at Mankato State where he graduated with a teaching degree. He went to work teaching math and science for the Alden...
Violet Lillian Kycek
Nov 17, 2014
Violet Lillian Kycek was born on October 17, 1926 in Freeborn County, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Tucek) Blecha. She grew up in Northeast Freeborn County and attended Austin High School. On June 22, 1943 Vi was married to Leonard W. Kycek in Albany, Oregon. She worked for Wilson and Co., retiring in 1981. Vi was a member of St. Olaf...
James Eric Calverley
Nov 17, 2014
James Eric Calverley was born on December 11, 1925 in Ellendale, the son of Charles and Salome Calverley. He went to school in the Ellendale area, and then farmed. On September 17, 1944 he was married to Eleanor Christensen. This union bore four children. They lived in the Freeborn County area. James served in the Minnesota State Guard, the Army...
Jane Martha Hebert
Nov 16, 2014
Funeral services for Jane Martha Hebert, age 70, of Albert Lea, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at St. Theodore’s Catholic Church. Father Timothy Reker and Deacon Mike Ellis will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 17, 2014 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the...
Robert Christianson
Nov 16, 2014
Memorial services for Robert M. Christianson, age 90, of Albert Lea, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 6, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Albert Lea. The Rev. Clayton Balsley will officiate. Interment will be in Clarks Grove Cemetery at a later date. Military honors will be accorded by the American Legion and VFW Honor Guard. Friends may...
Vernon Leroy Baer
Nov 15, 2014
Vernon Leroy Baer was born March 4, 1920 on the family farm in Faribault County, Minnesota. He was the oldest child of six to Erick and Agnes (Lindeman) Baer. He attended the Hintz country school near their farm and later graduated from Kiester High School in the class of 1938. After high school, Vernon farmed with his Dad and two other area...
Dorothy M Buchanan
Nov 14, 2014
Funeral services for Dorothy Mae Buchanan will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home. Rev. James Petersen will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery. Dorothy passed away Friday, November 14, 2014. Dorothy Buchanan was born on October 4, 1939 in Albert Lea, the daughter of Frank and...
LeRoy Matthew Kuster
Nov 8, 2014
LeRoy Matthew Kuster was born on March 14, 1937, in Wells, the son of Leo and Leilah (Johnston) Kuster. He grew up and went to school in Wells. After school LeRoy worked helping his neighbors farm. In 1955 he enlisted in the U. S. Army where he served in the infantry. In 1958 LeRoy was united in marriage to June...
Barbara Sylvia Chrz
Nov 5, 2014
Memorial services for Barbara S. Chrz, age 94 of Albert Lea will be held on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. from Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Pastor James Kassara will officiate. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral .com Barbara died on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 at...
Audrey M. Cox
Nov 3, 2014
Audrey Meredith Marpe Cox was born on September 19, 1927 in Albert Lea, the daughter of Edwin and Helen (Stevens) Marpe. She was baptized and confirmed at the Alden Lutheran Church, attended the Buckeye Country School, and graduated from Alden High School. Following graduation Audrey attended teacher’s training at the Wells Normal School. Audrey taught school for a few years...
DeLoris E. Wuerflein
Nov 2, 2014
DeLoris Elaine Wuerflein was born on December 20, 1925 in Randall, Iowa, the daughter of Abel B. and Helen E. (Matson) Stensland. She grew up in Jewel, IA and graduated from high school there. Following high school DeLoris attended Luther College in Decorah. She was a member of First Lutheran Church and Circle #4, as well as Crossroads Evangelical Free...
Marlene Kay Leegaard
Nov 1, 2014
Marlene Kay Leegaard was born on June 16, 1938 in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Erwin and Jewell (Cory) Ellertson. She grew up in Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota and went to school in Emmons. Prior to her retirement Marlene worked many different jobs. Marlene enjoyed softball, bowling, fishing, football and golf. Survivors include her children Victoria (Tim) Earing,...
CHarles Henry Stolaas
Oct 31, 2014
Charles Henry Stolaas was born on March 11, 1919 in Mondovi, WI, the son of Carl and Henrica (Hatili) Stolaas. He was self-employed as a building contractor. Chuck was passionate about music. He played the accordion in a couple of bands. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his wife and his friends. His faith in the Messiah gave him strength up...
Lillian Doris Perkins
Oct 27, 2014
Funeral services for Lillian Doris Perkins, age 96, of Albert Lea will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2014 at Silver Lake Lutheran Church. Rev. Randy Baldwin will officiate. Interment will be at Silver Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 2, 2014 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the...
Evelyn Mae Sailor
Oct 27, 2014
Evelyn M. Sailor was born on Feb. 5, 1931 in Alden, MN., the daughter of Mary (Larson) Nelson. She attended rural school in Alden and then was united in marriage to Arnold (Ole) Sailor on March 20, 1947. Evie worked at various jobs during her working career including Ventura Foods, Banquet Foods, bartender/waitress and at the Alden Hardware Store along with...
James Albert Minear
Oct 25, 2014
Memorial services for James Albert Minear, age 89, of Albert Lea, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home. Rev. John Scherb will officiate. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 31, 2014 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. ...
Sharon Mae Jensen
Oct 22, 2014
Sharon Rae Jensen was born in Albert Lea on September 11, 1937, the daughter of Alfred and Emma (Hansen) Meyer. She grew up in Walters and attended country school there. Sharon graduated from Kiester High School in 1955 and attended Mankato State University. On December 26, 1956 Sharon was united in marriage to Curtis Jensen in Walters. She worked as a Realtor...
Winston Charles Hamersly
Oct 17, 2014
Winston Charles Hamersly was born on July 24, 1925 in Charles City, IA, the son of Grover and Mary (Buchanan) Hamersly. He spent the first six years living in Postville IA and then moved with his family to the Gordonsville area where he lived the rest of his life. Winston attended rural school and graduated from Northwood High School and Cornell...
Bruce Calvin Owens
Oct 12, 2014
Bruce Calvin Owens was born on July 24, 1935 in East Chain, MN., the son of Benjamin and Lola (Mattson) Owens. He grew up in the Blue Earth, MN., area where he attended and graduated from Blue Earth High School. On March 7, 1959 Bruce was united in marriage to Janis Jensen at Buffalo Center, IA. Bruce was an instructor at the Albert...
Jennie J. Loverink
Oct 9, 2014
Jennie J. Loverink was born on April 27, 1923 in Platte, South Dakota, the daughter of Harko and Jennie (Holleman) DeBoer. In March of 1938, Jennie moved to Hollandale with her family. On November 22, 1948 Jennie was united in marriage to Herbert Loverink at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. She was a fabulous cook and baker and enjoyed crocheting. Jennie loved...