1908
Mary
2004
Mary M. Youngdahl
January 27, 1908 — April 25, 2004
Mary M. Youngdahl, 96 of Galesburg died April 25, 2004 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at Salem Lutheran Church, Moline. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-6 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memorial Estate, Moline. Memorials may be made to the Mary Youngdahl Scholarship Fund at Salem Lutheran Church, Moline.
Mary was born January 27, 1908 in rural Nebraska, the daughter of Hans and Johanna Jorgensen Caspersen. She married Earl E. Youngdahl on August 12, 1936, in Marquette, MI. He preceded her in death on February 23, 1964.
Mary was schooled in Boelus, Nebraska and attended Dana College in Blair Nebraska. She graduated summa cum laude from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota in 1930.
Mary taught school in Sisseton, SD before teaching in Moline at Ericson Elementary School, John Deere Junior High School and Moline High School where she was advisor to the Line 'O Type. The Share Joys Christmas fundraiser was begun under her leadership. She retired in 1974.
She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, Moline and a long-time volunteer at the former Lutheran Hospital. In later years, she enjoyed writing letters, knitting and working jigsaw puzzles.
SURVIVORS
Daughter & Son-in-law Carol & Quentin Brown Galesburg, IL
Sister Nora Elgard Midwest City, OK
Sister-in-law Arlene Caspersen Grand Island, NE
15 nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at Salem Lutheran Church, Moline. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-6 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memorial Estate, Moline. Memorials may be made to the Mary Youngdahl Scholarship Fund at Salem Lutheran Church, Moline.
Mary was born January 27, 1908 in rural Nebraska, the daughter of Hans and Johanna Jorgensen Caspersen. She married Earl E. Youngdahl on August 12, 1936, in Marquette, MI. He preceded her in death on February 23, 1964.
Mary was schooled in Boelus, Nebraska and attended Dana College in Blair Nebraska. She graduated summa cum laude from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota in 1930.
Mary taught school in Sisseton, SD before teaching in Moline at Ericson Elementary School, John Deere Junior High School and Moline High School where she was advisor to the Line 'O Type. The Share Joys Christmas fundraiser was begun under her leadership. She retired in 1974.
She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, Moline and a long-time volunteer at the former Lutheran Hospital. In later years, she enjoyed writing letters, knitting and working jigsaw puzzles.
SURVIVORS
Daughter & Son-in-law Carol & Quentin Brown Galesburg, IL
Sister Nora Elgard Midwest City, OK
Sister-in-law Arlene Caspersen Grand Island, NE
15 nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers and three sisters.
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