Obituaries

Aug 26, 2020

Madison “Maddie” Caprie Mann, 12, of Albert Lea, MN passed away Wednesday August 26, 2020 after injuries sustained from an ATV accident.  Maddie was born on April 13, 2008 in Albert Lea, the daughter of Tim Mann and Mindy Toenges.  Maddie was full of life and loved to dance.  She went from studio dancing to TicToc dancing.  She enjoyed volleyball,...

Aug 26, 2020

Fred A Belshan, age 101, of Albert Lea passed away on Wednesday August 26, 2020 at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community.

Fred was born on October 10, 1918 to Louis and Josephine Belshan in Freeborn County. He attended country school in Shellrock Township. Fred married Gladys Kycek on July 21,1943 in Albert Lea. They were blessed with 3 children -...

Aug 25, 2020

Funeral Service for Oscar Christopherson will be at 1:30 PM on Monday (8/31) at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home. Rev. Kent Otterman will officiate. Burial will take place in the Bohemian National Cemetery. Visitation will be starting at 12:30 PM. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com

Oscar L. Christopherson, age 75 of Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 25,...

Aug 24, 2020

Marilyn Ovedia Anderson (Nelson), 81, of Albert Lea, passed away at peacefully at home.  A private Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, August 27 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home with Rev. Josh Blair presiding.  Burial will be immediately following the service at Graceland Cemetery. 

Marilyn was born on September 26, 1938 to Ralph and Selma Nelson at Naeve Hospital in...

Aug 24, 2020

Ursula Hannelore Kuiters (Wandner), age 79 of Albert Lea, formerly of Trier, Germany, passed away at Oak Park Place on Monday, August 24. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 1-4 PM on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home. 

Ursula was born on August 24, 1941 in Trier, Germany to Margarete Wandner. She moved to the United...

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...

Aug 21, 2020

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...

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...

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. 

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...