Mrs. Augusta W. (BRUNCE) BELL (b.1869 d.1946), Mower Co., MN

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LeRoy Independent
12 Apr 1946

Mrs. Augusta Bell

	Augusta W. Brunce was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brunce near 
Berlin, Germany, Dec. 23, 1869.
	She came to America with her parents at the age of 15, coming 
to Taopi where she has continued to make her home, with the exception 
of a few years spent at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Cieber 
at Boulder, Colorado. 
	She was baptized as an infant in Germany and confirmed at 
St. John's Lutheran Church near Elkton.
	On October 13, 1889 she was united in marriage to Alexander 
Bell, also of Taopi. To this union were born eight children.
	Mr. Bell passed away March 11, 1920. Freddie and Harlen at 
an early age and Clara (Mrs. Bert Hetletvedt) two years ago.
	Those surviving are: Robert of Adams, Leslie of Austin, 
Laura (Mrs. Albert Cieber) of Boulder, Colorado, Alexander of 
Paletine, Ill. and Louise (Mrs. T. C. Lindeland) of LeRoy. Sixteen 
grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Bert 
Johnson of Kenyon, and one brother, Wm. Brunce of LeRoy.
	Although Mrs. Bell had been in failing health for several 
years, she was not considered serious until two weeks ago. She 
passed away April 1, 1946 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lindeland.
	Mrs. Bell was truly a pioneer of the Taopi community having 
made this her home for sixty-two years. She was a wonderful mother 
and friend, and her sterling quality was her love for her home and 
family. She was already and willing to help the sick and needy, and 
took a keen interest in the events of the community. With her fine 
ability and character, she endeared herself to all who knew her, 
and with these traits she has bound herself with ties that do not 
break even in death.
	May God's blessings redound in her memory.

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Card of Thanks

	We desire to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who aided and 
comforted us in our recent sad bereavement, the death of our beloved 
mother, grandmother, and sister. Especially do we wish to thank the 
ladies who sand, pallbearers and Rev. Christenson, the Rebekahs, 
all those who sent floral and spiritual tributes.
	Mr. and Mrs. Ted Lindeland
	Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bell	
	Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bell	
	Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bell
	Mr. and Mrs. A. Cieber
	Mr. and Mrs. William Brunce
	Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnson	
		and grandchildren