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Glenn Frederick Ruble
Sep 15, 2012
Glenn was born February 14, 1935 at Naeve Hospital, Albert Lea, MN, the son of Clifford A. and Dagmar (Olsen) Ruble. Glenn was baptized in the First Presbyterian Church and confirmed in his faith at First Lutheran Church. He attended School District #39 thru grade 8 and was a graduate of Albert Lea High School. Glenn was a lifelong resident of Freeborn County...
James Hubert Skaar
Sep 13, 2012
James H. Skaar was born on September 20, 1936 the son of Carlyle and Genevieve (Olson) Skaar. He attended and graduated from the Albert Lea High School in 1954. Jim was united in marriage to Nancy Black on June 12, 1954 at the First Presbyterian Church in Albert Lea. The couple were dairy farmers near Austin, rural Albert Lea and then in Hayward. They...
Suzette Kay Gillard
Sep 11, 2012
Suzette Kay Gillard was born on November 27, 1951 in Albert Lea, the daughter of Charles and Elaine (Lau) Gillard. She grew up in Glenville, graduating from Glenville High School. Sue went to College at Southwest State University where she earned a B.A. Degree, Mankato State University, earning a B.S. Degree. She did her graduate work at the University of Minnesota where...
Pearl Marie Amundson
Sep 11, 2012
Pearl Marie Amundson was born on October 7, 1926 in Albert Lea, the daughter of Edward and Addie (Nelson) Oberg. She attended Country School #48. On July 21, 1946, Pearl was united in marriage to James Amundson. The couple enjoyed ballroom dancing together. Pearl was an Avon Representative for 38 years, retiring at age 80. She enjoyed embroidery, baking, cooking, and housecleaning. Pearl was a...
Betty Ione Borge
Sep 10, 2012
Betty Ione Borge was born August 7, 1944, the daughter of Marvin and Irene (Reim) Ramsdell in Albert Lea. She graduated from Alden High School in 1962 and attended college in Mankato. On February 8, 1964 Betty was united in marriage to Richard Borge in Alden. After living in Albert Lea for a few years they moved to Alden. Betty worked for First National...
Marvin Franklin Schmidt
Sep 3, 2012
Marvin Franklin Schmidt was born on November 13, 1933 to William A. and Ella (Kuehl) Schmidt in Albert Lea. He attended District #55 School and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1952. Marvin was a member of Crossroads Evangelical Free Church and served the Lord as: Trustee at Calvary Baptist, Usher at Calvary Baptist, Bus Pastor at Calvary Baptist, Bus Driver at...
Howard Hoverson
Aug 29, 2012
Howard Hoverson was born May 22, 1927 in Albert Lea the son of Henry and Grace (Nagel) Hoverson. He loved hunting and fishing and took yearly trips up north. Howard lived in the house his father built for his entire life, farming the land which was homesteaded by his family until he retired. He served as a medic in the U.S. Army...
Alice Irene Lageson
Aug 24, 2012
Alice Irene Lageson, 97, of Albert Lea, died Friday. Aug. 24, 2012, at St. John’s Lutheran Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home. The Rev. Todd Walsh will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Bayview and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Interment will be at Hillcrest...
Doris Maria Fogal
Aug 12, 2012
Doris Maria Fogal was born on July 4, 1926 to James and Harriet (Tellett) Freemire in Mizpah, MN. Doris moved with her family to Heron Lake and then to the Freeborn area. Doris graduated from Freeborn High School. She then continued her education at the Mankato State Teachers College. She taught in the Hartland, Owatonna and Freeborn area for a total of 35 years,...
Ashle Gjert Skaar
Aug 11, 2012
Ashle Gjert Skaar was born on March 31, 1917 in Hayward the oldest of four siblings, to Peder J. and Elsie (Lunde) Skaar. PJ and Elsie moved to their farm in 1918 with one-year-old Ashle. Ashle lived the rest of his life on the same farm, farming first with his father and later purchasing the farm from his father. He attended country school...
Gerald Goodrich Dimit
Aug 6, 2012
Memorial services for Gerald “Jerry†Dimit, age 80, of Albert Lea will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 10, 2012 at Hollandale Christian Reformed Church. Rev. Michael Bentley will officiate. Military Honors will be accorded by area veteran’s organizations. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 9th at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the...
Nolan Emanuel Hagen
Jul 24, 2012
Nolan “Bud†Emanuel Hagen was born on July 1, 1926 to Norman and Julia (Aanrud) Hagen in Freeborn County. He was baptized and confirmed at Round Prairie Lutheran Church. Bud attended various schools in southern Freeborn County. He served in both the U.S. Navy and U. S. Army during WWII. After his return from service, Bud was united in marriage to Patricia A. Larson...
Mary Alyce Grasdalen
Jul 19, 2012
Mary Alyce Grasdalen was born on August 19, 1948 in Winnebago, MN, the daughter of Don and Marie (O’Leary) Johnson. She went to school in Easton, MN; Crystal Lake, IA; and Delavan, MN. She graduated from Delavan High School in 1966. She then went to college at Mankato State College where she graduated with her teaching degree in business education, in three years....
Harry J Johnson
Jul 16, 2012
Funeral services for Harry J. Johnson, age 93, of Albert Lea will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, July 20, 2012 at Salem Lutheran Church. The Rev. Mark Neithammer will officiate. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-6:00 pm, Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on...
Florence Ruth Ferguson
Jul 16, 2012
Florence Ruth Ferguson was born on May 13, 1913 in Claremont, MN to Franklin and Lucy (Chubbic) Dennis. On November 24, 1933 Florence was united in marriage to Ross Ferguson. The couple lived on a farm in Newry Township where Florence enjoyed being a homemaker and helping out on the farm. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Geneva and...
Corrine Rovang
Jul 13, 2012
Corrine Sandkamp Rovang was born January 19, 1924 on a farm near Lake Park, Iowa. She was raised on a farm in the Glenville area and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1940. Her parents were Walter “Joe†and Frieda Bendt Sandkamp. She was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Glenville. Corrine and her sister Cleo, were 4-H members and...
Robert Phillips
Jul 13, 2012
Memorial services for Robert Phillips, age 84, of Albert Lea will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at United Methodist Church. Rev. Tom Biatek will officiate. Military Honors will be accorded by the Freeborn County Veteran’s Organizations. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Robert died Friday, July 13, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital...
Adam Richard Christenson
Jul 13, 2012
Adam Richard Christenson was born on March 18, 1982 to Richard and Kim (Karsjens) Christenson in Albert Lea. He attended school at Albert Lea and Glenville/Emmons. Adam had various jobs, including working at Christenson Landscaping, ABC Seamless Siding, working on wind turbines, and recently at Sorensen Bros. Adam enjoyed riding his ATV, dirt bikes and motorcycles. Adam was a gifted handyman and enjoyed helping...
Vickie Marie Paulson
Jul 13, 2012
Vickie Marie Paulson was born on November 28, 1948 to Earl and Helen (Andersen) Sydnes. She grew up in Albert Lea and graduated from Albert Lea High School. Vickie was united in marriage to Gerald Paulson on March 5, 1976 at First Lutheran Church. The couple made their home in Albert Lea and Vickie worked at the Eagles Club as a bartender. Vickie also...
Zelma Margaret Crawford
Jun 25, 2012
Funeral services for Zelma Margaret Crawford, age 85, of Albert Lea will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 29, 2012 at the Assemblies of God Church. Rev. Lee Freshour will officiate. Interment will be at the Hollandale Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Zelma died Monday, June 25, 2012 at her home. Zelma Margaret...
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