Gunder Austinson who has been ailing for some time passed away at his home two miles northeast of Lyle Monday.

He came to America about 47 years ago and most of that time his lived in this vicinity. In 1865 he was married to Helga Amundson who with one son, Theodore, survive him. The deceased was born in Telemarken Norway, April 30th, 1841 and until 26 years of age made his native land his home.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon and interment was made in the Six Mile Grove Cemetery. He was a life-long member of the Lutheran church and a man of generous disposition.