MATILDA JOHNSON
LAID TO REST MONDAY

Miss Matilda Johnson, daughter of Martin and Bertha Nesset Johnson, was born Aug. 23, 1874 on a farm in Otranto Township.

She passed away Jan. 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, Ia.

Left to mourn her passing are 3 sisters, Mrs Mina Hansen and Mrs Magnus Hanson of Lyle, also Eddie Hanson of Mason City and large number of nieces and nephews. Five brothers and three sisters together with her parents preceded her in death.