Bertha Etelka Barnes, 83, of Albany, MN, went to heaven on March 22, 2021.
She was born July 28, 1937 in Travers City, Michigan and was married to Ellsworth Barnes Jr. on July 20, 1957 in Inkster, MI. The couple lived in Long Beach, CA for over 50 years and moved to Albany, MN in 1997. Bertha was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church prior to moving to Bakersfield, CA to reside with her daughter Connie in December 2020.
Bertha is survived by her children, Cathey Rodriguez, Albany, Connie Roche, Bakersfield, CA, and Lonnie Barnes, Albany. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her seven brothers and sisters her husband Ellsworth Barnes, and her son Ronnie Barnes.