Obit for JOHLFS, Carol Ann (b.1931 d.2006), Murray Co., MN

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Carol Ann Johlfs was born on April 30, 1931, in Mitchell, South Dakota to 

Tillman and Norma Young Bolin. In 1938, the family moved to Slayton,

Minnesota. Carol grew up in Slayton and graduated from Slayton High School 

in 1949. On June 3, 1949, she and Wallace Johlfs were married in Algona, 

Iowa. Following their marriage they made their home in Slayton and raised 

their six children. Carol worked as an assistant at the Veterinary Clinic 

in Slayton and also as a Deputy Registrar at the License Center for many 

years. Due to failing health, Carol entered the Our House Hospice Home in 

Slayton and passed away there on January 17, 2006, at the age of 74. She 

was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Slayton and also 

was very active in the UPW where she had served as secretary and taught 

release time. Carol was a Democratic Party Chairwomen and Election Judge 

for many years. Carol enjoyed bird watching, gardening, reading, doing 

crafts, and playing bridge. 



Survivors include her husband Wally, Slayton, six children and their 

spouses; Shannon and Wayne Pederson, Slayton; Sue Brown, Slayton; Sally 

and Tom Berg, Slayton; Bill Johlfs, Avoca; Lynn and Dan Iwaszko, Shoreview, 

MN; and Kris and Jeff Salmon, Tracy; eight grandchildren: Robert Brown, 

Cory Brown, David (Natalie) Brown, Leah Berg, Brandan Iwaszko, Taylor 

Iwaszko, Reed Salmon, and Blake Salmon; four great-grandchildren: Megan 

Brown, Daylen Brown, Laney Brown and Dawson Brown; one brother William 

and his wife Sandy Bolin, Garvin. She was preceded in death by her parents, 

and infant son Michael. 



Funeral services were held at First Presbyterian Church Slayton, MN on 

Saturday, January 21, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. David Poppen 

officiating. The organist was Nola Aanenson. The soloist was Tom Hook. 

The pallbearers were all grandchildren. Interment is at Slayton Memorial 

Gardens. 

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