Knudtson, Edith M. (1927-2013)

KNUDTSON, LARSON, ANDERSON, HESSE, SEARCY

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 6/23/2013 at 14:46:43

Edith M. Knudtson
November 3, 1927 - May 26, 2013

LELAND - Edith M. Knudtson, 85, of Rochester, Minnesota, formerly of Leland, Iowa, died on Saturday, May 26, 2013, at Cottagewood Senior Community in Rochester.

Edith was born on November 3, 1927, in Winnebago County to Casper (Andrew) and Annie (Anderson) Larson. After graduating from Lake Mills High School, she married Karl H. Knudtson on July 1, 1949, at the Church of Christ in Mason City. With her husband and family, she was a long-time member of Salem Lutheran Church of Lake Mills.

Edith resided at Madonna Meadows in Rochester for the past two years. She had lived in Mason City for a number of years after moving there from the family farm north of Leland.

Edith worked as a secretary and bookkeeper at Leland Manufacturing Company, published the monthly POA magazine at Graphic Publishing Company, and worked at the Graphic Newspaper and Deluxe Products, all in Lake Mills. She also worked with her husband, Karl, in his woodworking business.

Edith liked listening to music, square dancing, sewing, cooking, crocheting and shopping. She also enjoyed traveling around the country and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Edith is survived by her sons, Kirk (Sue) Knudtson, of Kasson, Minnesota, and Kody (Stacey) Knudtson, of Chandler, Arizona; her daughter, Annette (Rick) Hesse, of Mason City; her sister, Alice Searcy, of El Paso, Texas; as well as by six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 30, 2013, at Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills with Pastor Bill Peters officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service at the Winnebago Church. Burial will be at Winnebago Lutheran Cemetery.

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