MATILDA JOHNSON
LAID TO REST
MONDAY, JANUARY 9

Miss Matilda Johnson, daughter of Martin and Bertha Nesset Johnson, was born August 23, 1874, on a farm in Otranto township. She passed away January 5, 1950, after a short illness at the age of 75 years, four months and 13 days.

She was baptized by Pastor Johan Olsen and confirmed by Pastor J. M. Eggen at the Mona Lutheran church. For the past 38 years she has been at Independence, Iowa.

Left to mourn her passing are three sisters, Mrs. Mina Hansen and Mrs. Eddie Hanson of Mason City, and Mrs. Magnus Hanson of Lyle; and a large number of nieces and nephews. Five brothers and three sisters together with her parents preceded her in death.