Obituary of Mrs. Chris LARSON-Dorothy (ARNESON)
LARSON; 1847-1926

Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives Oct. 15, 1999
By George D. Foss  <  gdf@win.bright.net  >

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Surnames:  Larson, Arneson, Meyers

OBITUARY
Mrs. Chris LARSON-Dorothy ARNESON was born in Norway
May 5, 1847 and died on July 30, 1926 at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Frank Meyers, of Minneapolis after an illness of
three months.

She was united in marriage to Christ Larson, June 24, 1869 and
in 1870 they emigrated to the United States, going to Eau Claire
where they made their home for three years.  They then moved
to Hudson and located on First Street where she has resided for
fifty-three years.  They were among the first to build a home on
First Street.  Early last fall Mrs. Larson went to live with her
daughter in Minneapolis.

Mrs. Larson was the mother of ten children, six sons and four
daughters.  Two of her daughters died in infancy.  Alma died
on June 17, 1902, at age 23, and Carl D. died on April 1, 1907.
Mr. Larson passed away on March 25, 1912.  Those who survive
are Albert, Louis, Arthur and Norman of Hudson; Lawrence and
Mrs. Frank Meyers of Minneapolis.

The funeral was held from the home of her son, Norman, on
First Street Monday afternoon at two o'clock and at Bethel
Church at 2:30, Rev. R.O. Thompson officiating.  Burial was
made in Willow River Cemetery.

The high esteem in which she was held was shown by many
friends and relatives that attended the funeral.  Mrs. Larson
was a woman of warm heart and unbounded hospitality, a friend
to all and will be sadly missed.