Lorinda O. Burkart, 1910-2005

BURKART, OMUNDSON

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 1/26/2009 at 08:16:29

Lorinda O. Omundson, the daughter of Joseph and Mathilda (Christiansen) Omundson, was born September 5, 1910, in Wallingford, Iowa. She died Tuesday, September 27, 2005, at Rosewood Manor in Estherville, Iowa, at the age of 95 years.

Lorinda grew up south of Wallingford and was employed at the Emmet County Farm. On May 3, 1942, Lorinda was united in marriage to Elmer Burkart. The couple made their home in Wallingford for many years and then later they moved to Estherville. While living in Estherville she was employed at various restaurants and also the Good Samaritan Center. In her leisure time Lorinda enjoyed sewing.

Lorinda was a member of Estherville Lutheran Church where she was active in the women's groups.

Left to cherish Lorinda's memory are her family, Loren Burkart of Estherville; LaVonne Engel King of Phoenix, Arizona; grandchildren, Mark Hannover, Tony Hannover, Dawnn Hannover; two brothers, James Omundson and Oscar Omundson both of Estherville, and two sisters, Andriena Herrmann and Rebecca Petersen both of Zimmerman, Minnesota.

Preceding Lorinda in death were her husband; an infant son, Clarence; one daughter, Karen Hannover; her parents; two sisters, Albertine Sunde and Josephine Cole; and one brother, Simon Omundson.