LAST RITES CONDUCTED AT OUR SAVIOR'S CHURCH FOR
LOUIS EDWIN LARSON, LYLE BUSINESS MAN

Funeral services for Mr. L. E. Larson, prominent local businessman, were conducted by Pastor Stanley V. Gjervik at Our Savior's Lutheran church last Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Louis Sola rendered the song service. Honorary pall bearers included: Leonard Leidall, Henry Dahl, Wm. Nordland, Nels Robertson, Henry Stromley and Peter Anderson. Active pall bearers were: Glen Myhre, Alvin Myhre, Conrad Dyrland,Lloyd Olson, Maynard Huff and Gaylen Carlson.

MRS. MATHILDA D. LARSON

Mrs. Mathilda D. Larson, 80, died Thursday evening at her home in Mona, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mathilda D. Larson, Mona, Iowa, will be held at 2 p. m. Monday at the Mona Lutheran church. Interment will be at Pleasant Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the Jordan chapel until 10 a. m. Monday.

1951

H. H. Lunde Mona Citizen
Laid to Rest Jan 3rd

Halvor Lunde passed away suddenly at his home in Mona on Thursday morning, Dec. 29.

He was born in Nevada Twp, Mower Co Minn., on Jan. 12, 1884. He was baptized and confirmed by Rev. J M Eggen, and attended public school at Mona.

OBITUARY
(John O. Larson)

John O Larson was born in Grue Solar, Norway March 20, 1858, the son of Mr and Mrs Ole Larson, having attained age of 89 yrs, 10 mo and 28 days. He died on the 17th day of February 1948 at the home of his daughter and son in law, Mr and Mrs Peter Nelson where he lived for 20 years.

BURIED WEDNESDAY

Funeral services for Mrs Joseph Malloy, 46, died June 19, were held Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran church at Austin, conducted by Rev. Noss. Interment was in Pleasant Hill cemetery, the Schutte Funeral Home of Austin in charge.

Mrs Anna Malloy, daughter of Hans and Bertha Helgeson, was born May 12, 1898 near Lyle. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran church.

Mrs. Arnie Larson
Died Suddenly Sat.

Mary Annette, second child and eldest daughter of Ole and Thea Myervold was born in Hallingdahl, Norway, January 2, 1881 and passed away Jan. 6, 1940, at the age of fifty nine years and four days.

When about 1 1/2 years old, she came to this country with her parents and older brother and settled in St. Paul, Minn. They lived in various points in Minn., and Iowa during her girlhood. She was baptized in the Lutheran faith.

JOHN LUNDEBLADE BURIED-
TUESDAY

John Lundeblade passed away Saturday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Wyborny where he had been since he was unable to care for himself. He had not been well for several months. He had reached the ripe age of 82 years, 11 months and 19 days.

The deceased was born in Heningsborg Sweden his parents being Borge and Frederika Lundeblad. In the year 1887 he immigrated to America and for many years resided in this vicinity. The family home was for some time where the Leonard Leidall family now reside.

Lewis A. Larson, highly respected and well known member of Our Savior's Lutheran church passed peacefully away, Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2:15 P. M., 1938.

He was born April 13, 1873 at Mona, Mitchell County, Iowa.

He was confirmed in the Christian faith at the Mona church by Rev. J. M. Eggen. In 1901, he moved to his farm northwest of Lyle where he resided until his death.

OBITUARY

Gunder O. Larson was born in Norway, Jan. 13, 1861. He emigrated to the United States in 1882, coming to the village of Mona. In 1887 he was united in marriage to Carrie Larson. To this union was born nine children, five of whom died in infancy. He is survived by his widow and four sons, Alfred and Herman of Charles City, Iowa; Oscar of St. Ansager, and Clarence of Austin; also one brother John of Mona; two sisters, Mrs. John Jahr of St. Paul and Mrs. John Hanson of Plymouth, Iowa.

The Lyle Tribune
Nov. 20, 1936
page 1, col. 2

Halvor Lunde passed away at his home Tuesday morning Nov 10th, after a long illness, at the age of 80 years and 8 months.

MRS. MARTHA LUNDE

Mrs. Martha Lunde passed away at her home Sunday morning March 29th after a long illness, at the age of 79 years, 11 months and 4 days. She was born in Halt prestejeld Tvedestrand, Norway, April 24th 1856.

MRS MARTHA LARSON

Martha Larson, wife of John O Larson, passed away at the home of her daughter; Mrs. Peter Nelson, Sunday evening at 7:50. She was born in Grue Prestejeld, Solar Norway on November 6th 1850 was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at the same place.

Mrs. Larson attained the age of 86 years, 23 days. She was the last member of a family of 7 children; born to Mr. and Mrs. Hans Samuelson: She immigrated to the United States in July, 1873 and made her home with her parents; Mr. and Mrs. Hans Samuelson, who had preceded her to the United States.

OBITUARY

The remains of Ole Larson were brought to Mona for interment, the funeral service being held in the church, Monday afternoon. Mr. Larson died at the hospital in Mason City Friday afternoon. Rev. Langehough had charge of the funeral services.

Ole Larson was born in Solor, Norway, April 25, 1863. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church. In 1882, he came to this country and located at Mona, Ia. During the last 23 years he has resided at Mason City, Iowa.

LARSON, SEVER
DEATH
APRIL 7, 1931

Services for Sever Larson who passed away April 7 at the home of his son, Chris Larson, Austin, were held Friday from the Mona Church, Rev. Langehough officiating. Interment followed in the Mona Cemetery.

Obituary.

Halvor H. Lunde, one of the old settlers and a most respected citizen of this community, passed away at his home in Mona Wednesday morning after a few days illness. He had not been feeling altogether well for some time but on account of his advanced age this was not considered as serious and up to Sunday he was about his usual business. During his residence of over 20 years in this community he has made many warm and staunch friends. He was exceptionally well versed in his own language and was a most interesting person to converse with on most any subject.

Bertha Lunde Rites Held April 1 At Mona Lutheran Church

Funeral services for Bertha Lunde, 86, longtime Mona resident, who died March 28 at the Heritage nursing Home in Mason City, were held April 1 at the Mona Lutheran church with the Rev. Gaylord Grant officiating.

Bertha Lunde, daughter of Halvor and Martha Lunde, was born May 12, 1893 in Otranto township, Mitchell County. She was baptized and confirmed in the Mona Lutheran Church. She attended Mona public school and lived in Mona most of her life. Miss Lunde was a member of the ALCW and Dorcas Society of Mona Lutheran.

Ray Wayne Libersky, 82

Ray Wayne Libersky, 82, of Lyle, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2002, at his home of cancer.

He was born Feb. 10, 1920, to Joseph and Luella (Halverson) Libersky in St. Ansgar, Iowa. He grew up in St. Ansgar, Iowa and attended schools in Lyle.

He served four years in the U.S. Army, fighting in Africa and Italy during World War II.

On Sept. 1, 1945, he married Evelyn Ruiter in Nashua, Iowa.

Ray worked in the sausage department at Hormel for 35 years, retiring in 1980.

Dr. Larry D. Libersky -- Lyle

LYLE — The funeral for Dr. Larry D. Libersky will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, with the Rev. Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Mona, Iowa, with the Lyle American Legion providing military honors.

Dr. Libersky, 60, of Magdalena, N.M., formerly of Lyle, died Saturday (March 10, 2007) in Albuquerque, N.M.

Evelyn Libersky, 88, of Lyle, died Sunday evening, May 29, 2011.

She was born to John and Tena (Koenen) Ruiter on Sept. 19, 1922. After traveling with her father’s work as railroad depot agent, Evelyn’s family made Lyle their home. As a young woman, she worked at the local soda fountain where she met Ray Wayne Libersky. She married Wayne on Sept. 1, 1945, in Nashua, Iowa upon his return from WWII. They built their home in Lyle where she lived for over 65 years.

Martin Larson died at his home Thursday of heart trouble. Funeral services were held at the church conducted by Rev. Eggen. Deceased was laid in his last resting place in sunny side cemetery. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn his loss.

Marion I. Larson -- Lyle

LYLE — The funeral for Marion I. Larson will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle, with the Rev. Barb Finley-Shea officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Mona, Iowa.

Mrs. Larson, 90, of Lyle, died Tuesday (April 10, 2007) at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin.

--Mr. Lars Larson, aged 92 years, died last week at the home of his son-in-law, Martin J. Hanson, three miles south of Mona. Mr. Larson was the father of seven children, two of which have long since passed to the golden shore. Among the five children yet living are Mrs. M. J. Hanson and Mrs. Martin Larson, in the vicinity of Mona. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Eggen and his remains were consigned to their last resting place in the new Mona cemetery. --Lyle Tribune.

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Last Rites Held for Dr. A. A. Lee, 77

Funeral services for Dr. A. A. Lee age, 77 of Lyle were held Tuesday, Jan. 27, at our Savior Lutheran church in Lyle with the Rev. Melvin Hauge, Pastor St. Olaf Lutheran in Austin, officiating.

Dr. Lee passed away at his home January 24 from a heart condition following several strokes.

He was Lyle's only dentist and he practiced there continuously for 45 years until his health failed in July, 1956 following a stroke.

Oliver Larson departed from this present existence last Wednesday after an exceedingly long period of intense suffering. His many friends are glad for his sake that he is at last at rest. The funeral services were held at Monona (sic) Church Saturday, Rev. Langehough officiating.