Obituaries

Nov 16, 2020

Ruth Ann was born March 11, 1931 in Wells, MN, the daughter of Adolph and Ada (Grote) Giese. Ruth Ann graduated from Wells High School. She married Luvern Stern in 1950 and they had two children, Debra and Richard, they later divorced. She worked at various local businesses in Albert Lea including Floorcrafters.

In 1980, She was united in marriage...

Nov 14, 2020

Laura Ellen (Wynia) Brouwers, age 88 of Albert Lea, passed away Saturday November 14, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea.

Laura was born on August 15, 1932 to Edward and Lucy (DeRaad) Wynia.  She grew up in Hollandale attending grade school in Hollandale and graduating from Albert Lea High School in 1950.  She married Henry Brouwers June 30,...

Nov 13, 2020

Judith (Judy) Kay (Petersen) Nelson, age 80, of Albert Lea, formerly of Freeborn, passed away on November 13,2020.

Judy was born October 1, 1940 to Ardis and Arnold Petersen. She grew up in Alden, MN where she graduated from high school. She attended Mankato Commercial School.

On September 4, 1959, she married Curtis G Nelson. They were happily married for...

Nov 12, 2020

There will be a celebration of life for Donna & Bob Nielsen on Sunday, June 20th at 12:30 p.m. at East Freeborn Lutheran Church Cemetery with Pastor Kent Otterman with lunch following the service at John & Sue Nielsen’s Farm, 22308 790th Ave, Albert Lea, MN. All family and friends are invited.

Donna Mae (Miller) Nielsen passed away peacefully on...

Nov 12, 2020

Laurene “Joy” Peterson (nee Cassel), age 90 of Albert Lea, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at her home in Albert Lea.

Joy was born on July 24, 1930 in Albert Lea to Mart and Ella (Lewis) Cassel. She grew up in Clarks Grove and attended Barlow Country School and graduated from Albert Lea High School. Joy then went...

Nov 5, 2020

Maren Marie Hjort Preus Ring, age 87, of Albert Lea, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020, at St. John’s Lutheran Community in Albert Lea.

Beloved wife, sister and aunt, Maren was born September 28, 1933, to Rev. Herman A. and Ida Greibrok Preus in Decorah, Iowa, and grew up in nearby Calmar. Maren graduated from Bethany Lutheran College and the University...

Nov 4, 2020

Rodney “Rod” Schmidt, 71, of Albert Lea went to his forever home to be with his loving Heavenly Father on November 4, 2020. 

A public visitation will be held from 4-6PM on Thursday, November 12 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home.  Masks will be required and social distancing protocol will be followed.

Private Family interment will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery. 

Rodney...

Nov 3, 2020

Larry Flatness, 1952-2020

Larry Flatness, age 68, of Hartland, MN passed away peacefully in his home on November 3, 2020. Larry Dean Flatness was born to parents, Morris and Louise Flatness, on July 18, 1952 in Alden, MN. He married Deb (Olson) Flatness on February 18, 1972. Larry’s proudest achievements were his 3 children and 10 grandchildren, playing junior hockey,...

Nov 2, 2020

Eleanor A. Leiser (Calverley), 94, of Northfield, MN, formerly of Albert Lea, passed away at the Benedictine of Northfield on Monday, November 2. A Memorial Service will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, November 18 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home with Rev. Don Malinsky presiding. There will be a public visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at...

Nov 1, 2020

Michael Harold Edwards passed away at the young age of 68 on Sunday, November 1st, 2020 in Minneapolis, MN at the VA Hospital. He was a Vietnam War Veteran and was in service from July 23rd, 1974 to June 5th, 1975. He was a field mechanic and worked on B-52 bomber planes. He was very loved by everyone who ever...

Oct 30, 2020

Shannon Lee Wadding, 52, of St. Paul, formally of Albert Lea, passed away October 30th 2020 in his home.

Shannon was born November 29th, 1967 in Albert Lea, the son of Leland (Lee) and Constance (Connie) (Boone) Wadding. Shannon was baptized and confirmed at Ascension Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. He graduated from Albert Lea Senior High School class of 1986....

Oct 29, 2020

Valorae Jo (Cech) Dubey, 68, of Owatonna, formerly of Albert Lea, passed away on October 29 in Owatonna.  A Memorial Service will be held at 2PM on Wednesday, November 11 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home with Rev. Dwight Netzer presiding. 

Valorae was born on January 5, 1952 to Anton and Josephine Cech in Albert Lea.  She graduated from Glenville high school...

Oct 25, 2020

Celebration of Life for Ronald Godtland will be held from 4-7PM on Thursday (10/29) at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home. A private family burial will take place at Oaklawn Cemetery in Emmons. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com.

Ronald Eugene “Ron” Godtland, age 82 of Albert Lea, passed away on October 25, 2020 at his home shortly after being diagnosed with...

Oct 24, 2020

David Jonathon Langlie, age 75 of New Richland, passed away on October 24, 2020 at his home.

David was born on April 29, 1945 in Albert Lea to Lloyd and Ila (Olson) Langlie. He graduated from New Richland High School. After high school David enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. After 2 years of service...

Oct 24, 2020

Funeral Service for Marvel Schewe will be held on Thursday (10/29) at 11AM at Bear Lake Concordia Lutheran Church. Rev. Tim O’Shields will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Due to Covid-19, masks will be required for entry into the service and seating will be limited. The service will be livestreamed via Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home’s Facebook Page....

Oct 20, 2020

Dennis Anton Rayman, 85, of Glenville, passed away at the Mayo Hospital in Austin on Tuesday, October 20.  Funeral Services will be held at 1:30PM on Monday, October 26 at First Lutheran Church of Glenville, MN.  Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will immediately follow the service at Bohemian National Cemetery, rural...

Oct 19, 2020

Funeral Service for Dorothy Wencl will be held on Saturday (10/24) at 10:30am at St. Theodore’s Catholic Church. Fr. Kurt Farrell will officiate. Burial will be in St. James Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-6 pm on Friday (10/23) at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home and also 1 hour prior to the service at church on Saturday. 

Dorothy Ellen (Zerck)...

Oct 19, 2020

Ronald “Ron” Gene Felt, 87, of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 19 at St. John’s Woodlands in Albert Lea.  A public visitation will be held from 9-10AM on Saturday, October 24, at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home.  A Private Memorial Service will follow with Rev. Don Malinsky presiding. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery of Albert Lea.

Ronald was...

Oct 18, 2020

Oct 17, 2020

Ronald George Miller, 85, of Albert Lea, formerly of Wells, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17 at Thornecrest Senior Living in Albert Lea.

Ronald was born on July 6, 1935 to George and Arlette (Gullord) Miller in Wells, MN. Ronald lived and worked in the wells for most of his life.  He worked at the Wells Farmers Elevator for...