Alvin Ives Jr., 48, Luverne, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002, at the Hospice Cottage in Luverne.
Services were Monday, Aug. 26, at St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne.
Alvin Ives was born to Alvin and Dorothy (Corbecky) Ives on Sept. 30, 1953, in Minneapolis. He grew up and attended school in the Minneapolis area.
In 1991, he moved to Luverne where he developed many friendships and became a part of the community. He became a member of St. John Lutheran Church on June 4, 1994. He worked as a janitor in the Luverne area for several different businesses. Recently, he had the opportunity to take several trips and had just returned from a trip to Florida before becoming ill.
Mr. Ives was a member of St. John Lutheran Church where he served as an usher and passed out bulletins.
Survivors include one brother, Wayne (Elaine) Ives; several aunts; cousins, Rollie and Dianne Carlson; his roommates; and many other friends.
Mr. Ives was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Larry.
The Hospice Cottage of Luverne will plant a tree in Alvin Ives' memory.
Engebretson Funeral Home, Luverne, was in charge of arrangements.