Lena (Larson) Erickson (1871-1937)

LARSON, ERICKSON, MILLER, ALLEMAN

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 6/5/2022 at 13:49:17

From Nevada Evening Journal October 2, 1937 (page 6)

Funeral Services for Mrs. Lars Erickson at Palestine Church

Special to the Journal:
Huxley, Oct 2--Funeral services for Mrs. Lars Erickson were held at the Palestine church Thursday afternoon at 1:30 after a short prayer service at the home.

Mrs. Ray Elliott and Miss June Sheldahl sang a duet "Does Jesus Care" with piano accompaniment by Miss Junenetta Larson, after which Rev. Buland had scripture reading. Mrs. Elliott and June Sheldhl then sang "Tired" and Rev. Buland then addressed the large audience using both languages. He chose his text from the 4th chapter of Hebrew, verses 9 to 11, and in the Norwegian language he spoke words of comfort to the bereaved, from the 23rd Psalm Walter Christopher then sang a Norwegian solo "Den Store Hvie Flok Vi Se."

Several donations were made to the missions in her memory, by neighbors, friends and her Aid Society. There were also numerous floral pieced that paid silent tribute to the departed friend. She was always of a cheerful disposition, and with her friendly smile and greeting had endeared herself to many, and all who knew her loved her. She was faithful in the duties that came to her in the hoe and in the church, and will be remembered as a Christian wife and mother.

The pallbearers were six nephews Homer Larson of Grinnell, Leonard Hoel of Toledo, Ben Hokel and Burton Larson of Slater, Telford Lodden of Alleman and Orlando Hokel of Stanhope. The remains were laid to rest in the Palestine cemetery beside her son Melrim [should be Melvin], who died a number of years ago.

Lena Erickson the daughter of Carrie and Tom Larson, was born on a farm near Huxley, Sept. 16, 1871 and passed away Sept. 26, 1937, in her home at the age of 6 years and 10 days.

She was baptized and confirmed in the Palestine church where she was a member until her death.

On October 22, 1896, she was united in marriage to Lars Erickson, who with the following children mourn her departure Elmer and Thomas of Huxley, Mrs. Cora Miller of near Kelley and Mrs. Luella Alleman of near Slater. One son Melrum [should be Melvin] preceeded his mother in death. Besides her immediate family she is survived by five grandchildren, two brothers, Amos and Charlie Larson of Huxley and a host of other relatives and friends.

Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Graydon Strom and son and Mrs. Goodman Strom of Jackson, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hokel and Berneal from Stanhope, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hokel, Joan and Marietta from State Center, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Lynch from Story City, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Larson from Grinnell, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Tilden Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Larson and baby and Miss Arowana Larson, all of Des Moines, Mrs. Albert Miller, Sr. and Aylus of Madrid, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller, Mr. and Mrs. John Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Bayard Lodden from Ames, also many others from the neighboring towns.