Lena Hendrickson 1863-1931

HENDRICKSON, SCHROEDER

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Date: 10/4/2015 at 10:51:56

Burlington Gazette - January 3, 1931

Mrs. Hendrickson, 67, Passed Away at Mid-Afternoon

Mrs. Lena Hendrickson, 67, of 2035 Highland avenue, widow of Peter Hendrickson, died in Burlington hospital this afternoon. he had been in the hospiatl for several weeks.

Lena Schroeder was born in Burlington, February 13, 1863, and married November 2, 1882, to Peter Hendrickson, who died in 1924. She was a member of First Methodist church. After retiring from the farm Mr. and Mrs. Hendrickson lived in Mt. Pleasant for a time, coming back to Burlington 14 years ago.

Mrs. Hendrickson is survived by her sister, Mrs. Louise Schroeder of Burlington, three daughters, including Mrs. Martin Beckman and Mrs. Sam Wagler of Burlington; two sons; sixteen grandchildren; six sisters, including Mrs. William Wusso and Mrs. Clara Mehmken of Burlington and two brothers.

The body was taken to Prugh's chapel pending funeral arrangements.