1916
Elizabeth
2011
Elizabeth Yost
May 1, 1916 — April 24, 2011
Funeral services for Elizabeth Bertha Yost of Alden, MN, will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at the Mansfield Lutheran Church. Pastor Don Rose will officiate. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 4 until 7 PM at the Bonnerup Funeral Service, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Mansfield Lutheran Cemetery.
Elizabeth died peacefully after a short illness at the Albert Lea Medical Center on Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 94 years, 11 months and 24 days of age. Elizabeth was born to Henry and Ada (Packard) Ebert on May 1, 1916 in Albert Lea, MN. She was a graduate of Alden High School and Teachers Training in Windom, MN. She taught at the Schmidt and Guenther country schools. On June 3, 1939 she was united in marriage to Gordon Yost in Alden and together they lived on the Yost family farm. They had three daughters, Kay, Diane and Rita.
Elizabeth enjoyed involvement in the community and was an active member of the Mansfield Lutheran Church, WELCA, Martha Circle, Alden Tuesday Club, Alden Book Club and a local bridge club. She strived to be physically fit and enjoyed swimming and walking. Her daily walking became a staple for both fitness and spiritual reflection. She loved to entertain and her guests felt her genuine warmth and interest in their lives. Favorite pastimes included reading and writing in her diary.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband Gordon, daughters Kay Marschalk of Alden, MN, Diane and her husband Bob Graham of Fridley, MN, Rita and her husband Jack Korman of Alden, MN. Grandchildren include; Kathryn Davidson of Casper, WY, Alex and his wife Julie Marschalk of Alden, MN, Alan Graham of Bozeman, MT, Elizabeth Graham of Fridley, MN, Kris and her husband David Novak of Minneapolis, MN. Great grandchildren; Madyson Davidson, Eva Marschalk, Zack Novak and Gordie Novak.
She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Ada Ebert, brothers; Veryl, Carroll and Elton, son in law Bob Marschalk, granddaughter Ann Marschalk and grandson Matt Korman.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Elizabeth died peacefully after a short illness at the Albert Lea Medical Center on Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 94 years, 11 months and 24 days of age. Elizabeth was born to Henry and Ada (Packard) Ebert on May 1, 1916 in Albert Lea, MN. She was a graduate of Alden High School and Teachers Training in Windom, MN. She taught at the Schmidt and Guenther country schools. On June 3, 1939 she was united in marriage to Gordon Yost in Alden and together they lived on the Yost family farm. They had three daughters, Kay, Diane and Rita.
Elizabeth enjoyed involvement in the community and was an active member of the Mansfield Lutheran Church, WELCA, Martha Circle, Alden Tuesday Club, Alden Book Club and a local bridge club. She strived to be physically fit and enjoyed swimming and walking. Her daily walking became a staple for both fitness and spiritual reflection. She loved to entertain and her guests felt her genuine warmth and interest in their lives. Favorite pastimes included reading and writing in her diary.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband Gordon, daughters Kay Marschalk of Alden, MN, Diane and her husband Bob Graham of Fridley, MN, Rita and her husband Jack Korman of Alden, MN. Grandchildren include; Kathryn Davidson of Casper, WY, Alex and his wife Julie Marschalk of Alden, MN, Alan Graham of Bozeman, MT, Elizabeth Graham of Fridley, MN, Kris and her husband David Novak of Minneapolis, MN. Great grandchildren; Madyson Davidson, Eva Marschalk, Zack Novak and Gordie Novak.
She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Ada Ebert, brothers; Veryl, Carroll and Elton, son in law Bob Marschalk, granddaughter Ann Marschalk and grandson Matt Korman.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
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