All Obituaries

Warren Junior McColloch, 95, of Emmons, MN, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea.  There will be a private Memorial Service held on January 29, 2021 at Emmons Lutheran Church.  Pastor Ryan Henkle will officiate. Warren was born on October 1, 1925 to Harry and Vera (Squibb) McColloch in Graettinger, Iowa.  Early on, the family moved to Forest City, Iowa.  Warren attended school until joining the navy in 1943.  Warren trained...

Verdelle Hansen passed away January 19, 2021 at Good Samaritan Retirement Home in Albert Lea, MN.  A Funeral Service will be held at 2PM on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home with Rev. Matt Griggs presiding.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be at North Freeborn Cemetery immediately following the service.  The Funeral Service will be livestreamed from Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home’s Facebook page.  The...

Rosslyn Annette Cameron (Asher), age 86 of Albert Lea, died on January 19, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family.  Rosslyn was born on February 23, 1934 to Ross and Nylene (Brown) Asher in Albert Lea. She grew up in Albert Lea and attended Albert Lea School. She was a lifelong member of Salem Lutheran Church where she was baptized and confirmed. It was also where she married the love of her life George Cameron on December 2, 1950. Rosslyn worked as a cook at the Albert Lea School for...

Ronald Eugene Thompson Born in Albert Lea, 1946, passed away peacefully in the company of loved ones due to heart failure on January 17, 2021. Ron is survived by his life partner of 33 years, Mary Severtson; as well as his daughter, Kim Quam (husband Craig and children Sedona and Sam); and sons Darren Thompson (children Tristen, Lauren, and Megan), Chad Severtson (wife Nicky, and children Caden and Carson), and Jason Severtson (wife Laurie); as well as brothers Clarence Thompson Jr., Thomas...

Dr. Gerald “Jerry” K. Rasmusson, age 83 of Albert Lea, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his home.  Jerry was born on September 30, 1937 to Kenneth and Thea (Bolstad) Rasmusson in Albert Lea. He graduated from Emmons High School in 1955 and then served his country in the Navy for 3 years. He then attended Mankato State University for two years on his return. On April 22, 1961, Jerry married the love of his life Garnice Christensen. Together they shared almost 60...

The Funeral service for Phyllis Scherb, age 94, of Albert Lea, MN, will be held 10:30AM on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home of Albert Lea with Rev. Tim O’Shields officiating. The service will be livestreamed on Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home’s Facebook page.  Visitation will be from 5-7PM on Tuesday, January 12 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home.  Burial will take place immediately following...

Jesse Zamora Jr., age 74, died on Sunday, January 3 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Jesse was born on December 23, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, to parents Jesse Zamora Sr. and Emma Zamora.  He was the youngest of 3 children.  When he was an infant, his family moved to Minnesota.  Jesse spent the rest of his life in Albert Lea, Minnesota Jesse met his beloved wife, Mary, and the two were married on November 16, 1963.  The two raised their four...

Laurie Marie (Bangert) Cichos passed away peacefully on January 2, 2021 surrounded by her loving husband and family. Laurie was born September 13, 1954 to Harold and Lorraine (Gjersvik) Bangert at Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, MN. She attended 1st grade in Conger, MN and graduated from Freeborn High School in 1973. She attended Rochester Vocational School where she received her degree in Child Development. She started her career at Albert Lea Community Child Care Center where she blessed...

Funeral Service for JoAnn Rietveld will be held at 1:00pm on Monday (1/11) at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home. Rev. Neal Ooms will officiate. Burial will be in the Hollandale Cemetery (immediately following the funeral service). Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The Service will be live streamed via the Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home Facebook Page starting at 12:55pm. JoAnn Effie Rietveld (Butters), age 82 of Clarks Grove, passed away on January 1, 2021 at her...

Private Memorial Service for Roger Schultz will be held at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home. Fr. Kurt Farrell will officiate. Burial will be in St. Theodore’s Cemetery. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com. Roger Schultz, age 85 of Albert Lea, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at his home. Roger was born on August 13, 1935 to Frank and Cecelia (Larson) Schultz in Albert Lea. He grew up in Albert Lea and attended Albert Lea High School. In his early years he...