Tammy Ann Hughes, 30, died at her home in Albert Lea, Minnesota, on May 25, 2005. Born January 29, 1975, in Wells, Minnesota, she was active in her community from a young age — a 1993 Alden-Conger High School graduate who served as Dairy Ambassador and Freeborn County Dairy Princess. She married Robert Michael Hughes on September 28, 1996, and worked locally for employers including Shopko, Wal-Mart, Security Bank and American Express Financial Advisors, Inc., as well as consulting for Pampered Chef.

A lifelong church member who taught Sunday school and led a Girl Scout Daisy troop, Tammy enjoyed crafts, sewing, crocheting and cross-stitching. She is survived by her children Sarah and Jonathan, parents Steve and Sonja Sorensen, and siblings Dale, Amy, LeRoy, Kay and Ray. Funeral services were held June 1, 2005, at Grace Lutheran Church with interment at Freeborn Cemetery. There is no information provided about suspects or arrests in connection with her death.

If anyone knew Tammy or has information about the circumstances of her passing, please come forward.