Martha Neilsen (1897-1928)

NEILSEN

Posted By: Debra Scott Hierlmeier (email)
Date: 11/25/2008 at 16:48:58

Martha Plautz Neilsen 1897-1928

Mrs. Harold Neilsen passed away March 16, 1928, at Yuma, Arizona, after a lingering illness of four years.

Martha Plautz was born in Pleasant township, near Avoca, December 8, 1897 and was baptized a year later in the Lutheran faith. She received her education in this community and was united in marriage to Harold Neilsen. To this union were born four children: Evelyn, Harold, Orville, and Victor.

Mrs. Neilsen’s health began to fail about four years ago and last fall the family moved to Arizona in hopes of benefiting her condition, but to no avail. And she passed away at a hospital at Yuma, March 16, at the age of 30 years, 3 months, and 8 days. She leaves her husband and four children; two brothers, Fred and William Plautz of Minnesota, and many other relatives and friends. Her parents, two brothers and one sister have preceded her to eternity.

The body was brought to Avoca where funeral services were held from the Lutheran church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30.

From the Scrapbooks of Bessie Gross Gustafsen
Source: Avoca Journal Herald