Memorial services for Rosella M. Larson, 88, of Albert Lea, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Dwight Netzer will officiate. Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the service. You are welcome to leave online condolences at www.bayviewfuneral.com.

Rosella died on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at the Mayo Health System in Albert Lea.

Rosella M. Larson was born on Feb. 19, 1923, in Albert Lea, the daughter of Webster and Evelyn (Nelson) Horning. She grew up and attended Albert Lea Schools. On March 28, 1941, Rosella was united in marriage to Alvin Larson in Albert Lea. She worked at various jobs throughout her lifetime. Rosella was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed bowling and helping out her family.

Survivors include her sons: Allen W. and his wife, Becky, of Ellendale, Michael L. and his wife, Cherri, of Albert Lea, and Larry and his wife, Ginny, of Albert Lea; daughter-in-law, Alice Larson, of Ellendale; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

Rosella was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alvin; son, Dennis; brother, Clarence (Ruth) Horning; sisters: Edith Howell, Evelyn Oyer and Hazel Wilson; and several nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Freeborn County Humane Society.