OBITUARY

Miss Sarah Tufton was born in Fillmore County, Minnesota, October 28, 1871. She came with her parents to Mitchell Co., Iowa when she was but a child. Here she attended school and here she was confirmed by Rev. J. M. Eggen.

At one time she had a millinery store in Lyle. About thirty years ago she moved to Rushford, Minnesota, where she was engaged in the same kind of business.

Miss Tufton is spoken of by those who knew her as a woman of a most pleasing personality; she spread sunshine and cheer wherever she went.

This community was very much saddened Monday morning of last week when it became known that Ole Thorstad had a stroke of paralysis but lingered along until Friday the 13 when he died about 12 o'clock. Mr. Thorstad was born in Norway in 1834 and emigrated to this country in 1862. Settled first in Wisconsin, then moving west and after a short stay at Adams, Minn. settled down in Otranto township, Mitchell County Iowa.

Mother and Son Die This Week

Mrs. Michael Thompson Dies Tuesday, Son Dies June Nineteen

The lives of a mother and her son came to an end within four days of each other this week. Mrs. Michael Thompson, 85, died at her home here Tuesday morning. The day that her son, Henry Thompson, was buried at Lyle, Minn.

David T. Thompson, 65

David T. Thompson, 65, of Fridley, formerly of Austin, died on May 28, 2009 at Unity Hospital in Fridley.

David Theodore Thompson was born Aug. 3, 1943 in Austin, to Lewis O. and Margaret E. (Jacobson) Thompson. Following graduation from Austin High School he worked in Iowa and Minnesota, most recently as an instructor at NEI College of Technology for many years. He enjoyed hunting, reading, and had a love of boats.

Clara Thompson Funeral Held At Our Savior's

Clara O. Fossey Thompson was born in Mitchell County, near Otranto, August 26, 1883, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton and Olivia Fossey.

She was baptized and confirmed in the Mona Lutheran church by Rev. Eggen and received her education in Pleasant Prairie rural school in Otranto township.

She was married to Henry Thompson of St. Ansgar in 1905. They farmed near Toeterville for about 10 years, then moved to Milach, Minn., in 1915 where they resided until the death of her husband in 1936.

Mrs. Thompson passed away at her home last Wednesday after an illness which lasted nearly two years. Her death came as a relief, as she had been confined to her bed since she suffered a paralytic stroke a year ago last spring. She was a patient sufferer, putting her trust in the Savior. Funeral services were held at the local church Saturday, Rev. O. M. Langehough officiating. Interment took place in the family lot by the side of her husband, who preceded her in death some years ago.

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JACQUELINE VOLSTAD

Jacqueline Sue Volstad, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Volstad, Owatonna, was born prematurely Thursday afternoon at Rochester and died several hours later.

Surviving are her parents; a sister, Victoria Lynn; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Shipe, Austin, and Victor Volstad, Lyle.

Services were held this afternoon at the Worlein Funeral Home, Rev. Merland Johnson officiating. Interment was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona.

Mr. Albert Tieman of Otranto who has been in the hospital at Austin for several weeks passed away Xmas evening. He underwent an operation the preceding week. Funeral services were held at the local church Tuesday afternoon. Interment was made at Pleasant Hill cemetery.

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Carroll Rustad
Funeral Held At
Mona Lutheran

Funeral services for Carroll R. Rustad, 66, of Mona, were held Friday, November 1 at the Mona Lutheran church with the Rev. S. Klemesrud officiating. Interment was in Pleasant Hill cemetery, south of Mona. Mr. Rustad died suddenly at Mitchell County Memorial hospital, Osage, October 30 where he had been confined since October 24 following an accident on his farm.

Clifford Schroder
Funeral Held
Mona Lutheran

Funeral services for Clifford G. Schroeder, 64, of Mona, were held Friday, October 25 Mona Lutheran church with the Rev. S. Klemesrud officiating. Interment was in Pleasant Hill cemetery south of Mona. Mr. Schroeder died suddenly from a heart attack at his farm home Tuesday October 22.

Clifford George Schroeder, the son of Otto and Sadie (Harcourt) Schroeder was born at Charles City May 5, 1904. He attended grade school in Waterloo.

Elmer H. Schwanke
Funeral Held At
Our Savior's

Funeral services for Elmer H. Schwanke, 47, were held Monday, August 10 at Our Savior's Lutheran church in Lyle with the Rev. Merland Johnson officiating. Interment was in Pleasant Hill cemetery.

Elmer Henry Schwanke was born November 22, 1917 on a farm near Lyle, the son of Emil and Hannah Schwanke.

He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a member of the Our Savior's Church.

OBITUARY

Martin Seaverson, another old time citizen of this neighborhood, passed away at his home a mile and a half north of this village, early Thursday morning, after a short illness. The funeral will be held at the Mona church Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Tom Severson's little boy died yesterday of diphtheria and was buried yesterday afternoon. The family has been quarantined. Every precaution is being taken to prevent a spread of the disease and parents need have no fear of sending their children to school.

Mrs. Gunhild Severson a sister of Ole Thorstad died last Friday morning after a lingering illness from asthma and heart trouble. Her remains were buried at the Lutheran Cemetery south of Mona Saturday p.m.

Died Suddenly-
A Solemn Warning.

Paul Strand who was taken to the hospital at Austin a short time ago did not linger long but passed away last Friday morning.

The deceased was born in Telemarken, Norway in 1857 and came to America with his parents when four years of age. For a few years the family made their home in Koshkonong, Wisconsin and in the year of 1866 moved to Mitchell county Iowa where he made his home until his death.

He is survived by four brothers, Knut O. of Lyle, Sam and John of Mona and Hoakon of Edmonds, North Dakota.

Obituary.

Henrietta Ries Seaverson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ries of Mona was born in Union township, Mitchell county, Iowa, March 12, 1878 and died in Lyle, Minn., Sept. 8, 1900, at the age of 22 years, 4 months, and 27 days. April 14, 1898 she married Mr. S. Seaverson. To this union a son was born, a bright little fellow a little over a year old, who survives to cheer the lonely hours of the stricken husband and father.

Old Mr. Strand, father of John and Knut Strand, has been very sick the past few weeks and it is thought his recovery is impossible.

LATER.-- We learn from Dr. Cobb that the old gentleman died this morning. He was 75 years of age and had been afflicted with kidney and bladder trouble for some time.

Mrs. Belle Strand
Rites Held At
Our Savior's

Funeral services for Mrs. Belle R. Strand, 83, were held at Our Savior's Lutheran church in Lyle Saturday, December 30 at 3 p. m. with the Rev. Merland Johnson officiating.

Bell Randena Strand was born April 8, 1878 in Rock County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry and Gunhild Swain. When a child she moved with her parents to Worth County, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.

EMIL SCHWANKE

Emil Schwanke, 79, died this morning at Mitchell County Memorial Hospital, Osage. He was a resident of Lyle.

Surviving are his wife, Hannah; a daughter, Mrs. Clayton Clausen (Helga), Stacyville; two sons, Arnold of Denver and Elmer of Denver and Elmer of Lyle. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon.

Funeral services for Emil Schwanke, Lyle will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Lyle, the Rev. F. M. Meyer officiating. Friends may call at the Worlein Funeral Home until noon Saturday.

Adolph Strand Died
Monday Evening

Adolph Strand passed peacefully away, Monday evening at St. Olaf hospital, after a lingering illness of several months. The deceased was 65 years of age, on April 19th, and during the greater part of his life resided in this vicinity.