LANGROCK, Evelyn Myrtella (Sampson) 1902-2002
SAMPSON, LANGROCK, TORGESON
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Date: 12/8/2009 at 16:01:39
Evelyn "Myrtella" (Sampson) Langrock
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Evelyn "Myrtella" Langrock, 100, of Toeterville, Iowa, died Friday, May 17, 2002, at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar, Iowa.
She was born on Feb. 16, 1902, to Christopher and Anna (Torgeson) Sampson. She attended school at the Pinehurst School and in Lyle.
On October 20, 1926, she was married to Fred Daniel Langrock of Toeterville. She organized the Toeterville Church Band. Besides the piano, her other interests were being a homemaker and working with wood.
Survivors include daughters Avis (Leo) Hanson, St. Ansgar, Iowa, Audrey Carroll, Austin; sons Fred Langrock, Toeterville, Iowa, David (Linda) Langrock, Davenport, Iowa; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, one brother and son-in-law Donovan Carroll.
Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Toeterville, Iowa, with the Dr. Elaine Siemsen officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery, Toeterville.
Arrangements are by Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, Iowa.
Memorials: To St. Peter Lutheran Church or Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church.
[ Austin Daily Herald, May 2002 ]
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#2:MYRTELLA LANGROCK
TOETERVILLE - Evelyn "Myrtella" Langrock, 100, of Toeterville, died Friday (May 17, 2002) at the Good Samaritan Center, St. Ansgar.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Toeterville with the Dr. Elaine Siemsen officiating. Interment will be at the St. Peter Cemetery in Toeterville. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage, and continue one hour before services at the church Wednesday.
Evelyn Myrtella (Sampson) Langrock was born on February 16, 1902, on a farm in Nevada Township next to the Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church, east of Lyle, Minn. The youngest of five children born to Christopher and Anna (Torgeson) Sampson, she was baptized on March 20, 1902, by Pastor Eggen. On April 20, 1916, she was confirmed by Rev. Elmer Moe at the Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church. Her public school education was at the Pinehurst School and at Lyle.
At an early age, Myrtella began playing the piano, and this talent became an enjoyment for her and others her entire life. When she was 12 years old, she played "The Wedding March" at her sister Bellena's marriage to Newell Nelson at the Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church. As a young adult, she joined the Robertson Family Orchestra as a piano player. The band played in all the town dance halls in the area, including Toeterville, Lyle and Rose Creek.
On Oct. 20, 1926, she was united in marriage to Fred Daniel Langrock of Toeterville. They made their home in the Toeterville community the rest of their lives. When her children were in high school, playing in the St. Ansgar Band, Myrtella, with the help of her children, organized the Toeterville Church Band. The band played marches by Sousa and others, and performed at mission festivals and other church functions. Myrtella always filled in the missing band parts on the piano. Besides the piano, other interests were being a homemaker and working with wood. Her woodworking consisted of designing and creating various wood objects, ranging from wall hangings and table decorations to small furniture. When the new St. Peter Lutheran Church was built in Toeterville in 1967, she served with her husband as a member of the building committee. When her new home was built in Toeterville in 1971, she was the chief designer. After her husband, Fred Daniel, passed away in 1972, she continued to live in Toeterville until July 1, 2000, when she entered the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar.
On Feb. 16th of this year, Myrtella celebrated her 100th birthday. According to many of those who attended the event, the highlight was Myrtella playing some of her old songs on the piano. Myrtella died May 17, 2002, at the age of 100 years, three months and one day.
Living family members include her four children, Avis Hanson and husband, Leo, of St. Ansgar, Audrey Carroll of Austin, Minn., Fred C. Langrock of Toeterville and David Langrock and wife, Linda, of Davenport; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, Dennis Hanson and wife, Mary, and son, Nicholas; Lisa Hansen and husband, Jeff, and children Clark Jorgensen and Leslie Jorgensen Gavrila and husband, Dan; Lynn Carroll and wife, Sue, and children Tessa and Samuel; Lori Johnson and husband, Todd, and children, Heather and Erica; Todd Carroll and wife, Heather, and son, Jacob, and Amy, Dawn and Lacey Langrock.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters and one brother; and one son-in-law, Donovan Carroll.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to St. Peter Lutheran Church or the Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706
GLOBE GAZETTE -- MAY 19, 2002
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#3:Photo of Evelyn.
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