Leona M Hoverson

Leona M. (Lien) Hoverson left this world for a better place on Friday, March 13. Leona was born on November 7, 1933 to Arthur and Sadie (Minder) Lien. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, in-laws, and husband, Arlen Hoverson. She is survived by her daughter, Char (Hoverson) Butterfield and husband Steve; her son, Rick Hoverson and wife, Teresa; her grandchildren Stacey Champion, Sarah Hoverson and Zach Hoverson; and great-grandchildren Zoe and Zane. She was a life-long resident of rural Albert Lea.
Leona (also known as Nana) was kind, joyful and adventurous. In her younger years, she owned an antique shop with her husband Arlen called Bedknobs and Broomsticks and enjoyed treasure hunting. She always secretly wanted to be a fashion designer and would make paper dolls and outfits for her daughter and granddaughters. She lived for her grandchildren and took them park hopping and traveled extensively with her adult granddaughter Stacey. She loved gardening, animals, crossword puzzles and reading.
We wish everyone who cared for her in later years after she developed Alzheimer’s would have had the chance to know what a compassionate and vibrant woman she had been. It is like the Groundhog Day of mourning, and we’re happy she is now in a more peaceful place.
Visitation and Services will be held on Saturday March 21, 2015 beginning at 1:00 PM (with funeral beginning at 2:00 PM) at Round Prairie Lutheran Church, located at: 12881 757 Ave
Glenville, MN 56036.  Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home is assisting the family.  
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or hospice services in Leona’s memory.