Memorial services for Jane Ackerman, 48, of Albert Lea were held Wednesday, April 6, 2005, at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea.

The Rev. Daniel Baker officiated and burial was in Graceland Cemetery.

Jane fought a courageous battle with her diabetic illness and died with her family by her side at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester on Sunday, April 3, 2005.

Jane

Louise Ackermann was born Nov. 5, 1956 to Orrin and Louise (Runden) Bye. She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1975.

She began her working career at Wall Drug in Rapid City, S.D. In 1977, she moved to Owatonna and was employed at Perkins Restaurant as a hostess and assistant manager.

Jane met Tim Ackermann in 1979 and they were married May 3, 1980. The family moved to Worthington in 1987 where Jane worked at Perkins as assistant manager and then for Sterling Drug Northland Mall as their gift manager.

In Worthington, Jane was an avid supporter of the YMCA and was selected the YMCA Volunteer of the Year in 1997.

In 1999, Jane moved with her family back to Albert Lea. She worked at Andersen Hallmark Stores, now Doyle’s Hallmark, and Christopher Banks Clothing Store. Jane loved her work and the customers she served. Her kindness radiated throughout her life. She was a loving mother and volunteered her time for many.

Survivors include her husband, Tim; a daughter, Kelli Ackermann of New Brighton; a son, Jay Ackermann of Albert Lea; her father, Orrin Bye of Albert Lea; a brother James and his wife, Jennifer Bye of Matawan; nieces, Crystal Bye of St. Paul and Monica Bye of Matawan; a nephew, Travis Bye of Matawan; her father- and mother-in-law, Donald and Donna Ackermann of St. Louis Park; a sister-in-law, LuAnn Nipper, nephew Zachary Nipper and niece Nicole Nipper, all of Minneapolis; and many other relatives and friends.

Jane was preceded in death by her loving mothers, Louise (Runden) Bye and Beverly (Swenson) Bye.