HELFRITZ, Lizzie (Olson) 1884-1933

HELFRITZ, OLSON, DENNIS, JAHR, PETERSON

Posted By: Connie Van Gorp (email)
Date: 11/17/2011 at 19:12:23

Mrs. Ben Helfritz Dies

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Obituary

Lizzie Olson Helfritz, daughter of Amund and Helga Olson, was born February 15, 1884 on a farm in Lyle township and passed away January 28, 1933, at the age of 48 years, 11 months, and 3 days.

One June 20, 1909 she was united in marriage to W.B. Helfritz of St. Ansgar, Iowa.

This union was blessed with nine children, two having preceded her in death. Leaving besides her husband, Hazel, Russell, Otto, Delmar, Gladys, Lois, and Robert at home.

Mrs. Helfritz was a home-loving woman, always thinking of her family. During the past year, she had not been in the best of health, and became steadily weaker, so it became necessary for her to remain in bed where she was given the best of care.

But medical skill and tender care could not stop the messenger, death, and on January 28th, she passed quietly away, leaving only a memory of a kind-hearted and dear mother who will be sadly missed by her family.

She leaves to mourn her loss, besides her immediate family; four sisters and two brothers; Mrs. Newton Dennis, Mrs. Julia Peterson; Mrs. Emil Schwanke, Mrs. George Jahr, Sam and Ole Olson, all whom reside in this community.

How hard it is to part on earth.
With those we love so dear.
The heart no greater trial knows,
No sorrow more severe.
What happy hours we once enjoyed
How sweet your memory still.
But you have left an aching void,
This world can never fill.

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Mrs. Ben Helfritz passed away at her home Saturday morning after a long illness. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Lutheran Church, with burial at Pleasant Hill cemetery at Mona. Besides her husband and seven children she leaves a large number of relatives and friends to mourn.

Source: Lyle column in the Mower County News - Feb. 2, 1933; pg. 8, col. 3
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Mrs. Helfritz Dies Saturday

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD AT LYLE TUESDAY; BURIAL WAS MADE AT MONA

Mrs. B. W. Helfritz, 48, died at her home near Lyle Saturday morning at 7:40 o'clock as a result of complications which developed during an attack of influenza. Funeral services were conducted at the Norwegian Lutheran Church at Lyle Tuesday afternoon, Rev. O. M. Langehough officiating. Interment was made at Pleasant Hill cemetery at Mona.

Mrs. Helfritz is survived by her husband and seven children, all of whom are living at home. They are Russell, Hazel, Otto, Delmar, Gladys, Mary Lou and Bobby.

Lizzie Olson was born near Lyle February 25, 1884, and had lived in that community all of her lifetime. She was married to Mr. Helfritz in 1909.

Four sisters and two brothers also survive.

Source: the St. Ansgar Enterprise, 1 Feb. 1933, page 4, column 3

Credit: Mitch Helle