Lena Arneson obituary
LENA ARNESON DIED APR. 22
Lena Arneson, daughter of Martin and Olea Larson was born May 18, 1864, on the Atlantic Ocean, and passed peacefully away April 22nd, at the St Olaf hospital at Austin. Had she lived until the 18th of May she would have been 74 years old.
In the year 1885 she was united in marriage to Theo Arneson. They settled on the farm two miles south west of Mona, where they resided till in 1931, when Mrs Arneson moved to Mona.
Mr. Arneson preceded her in death 10 years ago. Two children were mothered in her home.
Lilly, passing away several years ago, and George Johnson of Des Moines, Iowa.
The deceased had four brothers and four sisters. She is survived by one sister Mrs Hannah Neilson of Yakima, Washington.
Mrs. Arneson was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a faithful member of the Mona church since locating here.
She was a teacher in the Sunday School as long as she had strength to do the good work, and an active member of the Mona Ladies Aid and was on the honor roll for the last four years.