Sylvia A. Hoven, age 88 of Glenwood, died Monday, August 4, 2014 at the Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 8th at Glenwood Lutheran Church with Rev. Randy Chrissis officiating.   Visitation will be on Thursday from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Glenwood and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.  Inurnment will be in Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery.  Arrangements are with the Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home in Glenwood. Sylvia Almira Berg, daughter of Carl and Agnes (Swenson) Berg, was born on August 4, 1926, in Starbuck, MN.  She grew up in Starbuck, where she attended school and graduated from Starbuck High School.  She and her family were members of Fron Lutheran Church.  She was united in marriage to Donald "Bud" Hoven on September 1, 1946, upon his return from military service. For the next 68 years, Sylvia and Bud made their home in Glenwood.  Over the years, Sylvia was employed at Bell Telephone Company, the nurse's office at School District #612, and at the Glenwood Clinic.  She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the VFW Auxiliary, Mrs. Jaycees and the Fireman's Auxiliary, as well as Glenwood Lutheran Church. Sylvia enjoyed traveling and camping, as well as crocheting, embroidery, baking, gardening and canning.  Everyone loved her pickles and she brought her "famous" baked beans to every picnic and potluck.  Her family will always fondly remember her Scandinavian specialties:  lutefisk, meatballs and lefse.  In addition to being a good cook, Sylvia was a gracious hostess, entertaining family each year over Waterama and on Christmas Eve.  She was also known to spoil her grandchildren. Sylvia died on her 88th birthday at Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood.  She is survived by her husband of nearly 68 years, Donald "Bud" Hoven, of Glenwood; a daughter, Marlene (Wayne) Chan of Lowry; a son, Brad (Debbie) Hoven of Alexandria; 5 grandchildren, John (Melissa) Hoven, Jenny Hoven, Sandra (Brad) Munson, Nancy (Dean) Dufner, and Cindy (Brandon) Reichel; 8 great-grandchildren, Gabe, Atti and Linnea Hoven, Britney and Shawn Munson, Michael Dufner, Kaitlyn and Joseph Reichel; as well as many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents and 3 sisters, Geneva Barsness, Eldora Schaub and Gloria Kratoechvil.