Day: July 1, 2020

Mildred Evelyn Vandaworker, 82, passed away January 27, 1993, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt, Iowa. Mildred, the daughter of Martin and Sadie (Christiansen) Nelson, was born July 11, 1910 near Titonka, Iowa.  Mildred attended Crystal Lake High School and graduated from Britt Junior College in Britt, Iowa.  She was employed at the … Read more Mildred E. (Nelson) Vandaworker

Emery Newman Engh, 97, passed away Monday, January 4, 1993, at the Kanawha Community Home. Emery, the son of Knud and Emma (Larson) Engh, was born December 10, 1895, in Kendall County Illinois near Morris, Illinois.  In January 1904 he moved with his family to Boone Township, near Renwick and received his education in rural … Read more Emery N. Engh

Harold B. Jacobson, 81, passed away February 15, 1993, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt, Iowa. Harold, the son of Chris and Emma (Anderson) Jacobson, was born August 29, 1911 in Britt, Iowa.  He received his education in the Britt Schools and graduated in 1929.  He attended Junior College, 1930 – 1931; The … Read more Harold B. Jacobson

Fern C. Reibsamen, 87, died February 18, 1993 at the Clarion Care Center.  Fern was born July 3, 1905 at Britt, Iowa to William and Gladys (Bailey) Fillenwarth.  She graduated from Britt High School in 1923 and Business College in Cedar Falls.  She worked for a short time at First State Bank of Britt. She … Read more Fern C. (Fillenwarth) Reibsamen

DeVera Julia Ann Wilson, 62, passed away Monday, February 22, 1993 at her home in Britt, Iowa. DeVera, the daughter of William K. and Ella S. Olson Wilson, was born February 11, 1931 on a farm, between Kanawha and Goodell.  She received her education in the Country Schools. She worked at Winnebago Industries for many … Read more DeVera Wilson

Donald W.  Francis, 78, of Britt died Tuesday morning, March 30, 1993 at Hancock County Memorial Hospital. Donald Francis was born April 27, 1914 on a farm across from Twin Lakes, outside of Kanawha.  He was youngest of seven children born to Fred and Emma (Pratt) Francis.  He spent his childhood in the Goodell and … Read more Donald W. Francis

Matilda Marie Huling, 80, passed away Friday, march 26, 1993 at the Kanawha Community Hospital in Kanawha, Iowa. Matilda, the daughter of Mons A. and Minnie (Olson) Oustad, was raised in a Norwegian family home, on a farm in the Kanawha area.  She attended the Lutheran Church there while growing up.  Her father came over … Read more Matilda M. (Oustad) Huling

Dale R. Swaney, 74, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 1993 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Mason City. Dale, the son of Raymond B. and Anna Mae Townsend Swaney, was born January 3, 1919 on a farm near Britt, Iowa. He attended and graduated from the Britt Schools. He served in the U.S. Army during … Read more Dale R. Swaney

Frances J. Gast, 64, passes away Sunday, April 18, 1993, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt, Iowa. Frances, the daughter of Clarence and Lottie (Ellsworth) Hartzell, was born December 13, 1928 in Britt, Iowa.  She received her education in the Britt Schools. She was united in marriage with Robert Gjerstad on April 18, … Read more Frances J. Gast

Marshall Larson was born March 9, 1911 in Wright County. He was the third child, of twelve children born to Joe and Sena (Asbe) Larson.  He grew up on the family farm until his marriage to Avonne Evans Larson on June 23, 1934 at Tama, Iowa.  They had three children.  The family lived for ten … Read more Marshall Larson