Mrs. Emma Longsdorf
Funeral services were held Monday at the Arkansaw Methodist church for Mrs. Emma B. Longsdorf, 83. The Rev. Ernest J. Jeffrey officiated and burial was in the Arkansaw cemetery.
Mrs. Longsdorf, the former Emma Carpenter was born Feb. 20, 1873 in Stockholm. She died March 2, at the home of a daughter Mrs. Earl Proue at Arkansaw.
In early life, Mrs. Longsdorf taught in rural schools of this area for eight years. She was married Mar. 11, 1897 to Charles L. Longsdorf by Rev. John Holt. The Longsdorfs made their home on Columbia Heights until they moved to Arkansaw in 1944.
In 1821, Mrs. Longsdorf was appointed to the Pepin county jury commission, being the first woman committeeman in history. She served continuously until her death. She was a member of the Methodist church, joining the Arkansaw congregation by transfer of Letter Mar. 11, 1897. for many years, Mrs. Longsdorf was a Sunday school teacher. She served her religion in many other ways.
Surviving are the daughter, a son, Lisle L. Longsdorf of Manhattan, Kas., and three sisters, Mrs. Martha Grieve and Miss Myrtle Carpenter of Plainview, Minn., and Mrs. Millie Axtell of Pepin. There are two grandchildren, Donna Proue of Arkansaw and Joan Longsdorf of Manhattan.
Pallbearers were Claire Longsdorf of Durand, Lyndon Carpenter of Stockholm, Milton Axtell of Pepin, Cyril Grieve of Plainview, Florian Longsdorf and Hall Girard of Arkansaw. The Goodrich funeral home was in charge of arrangements. The body was held in state at the Goodrich chapel Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Emma Longsdorf
Funeral services were held Monday at the Arkansaw Methodist church for Mrs. Emma B. Longsdorf, 83. The Rev. Ernest J. Jeffrey officiated and burial was in the Arkansaw cemetery.
Mrs. Longsdorf, the former Emma Carpenter was born Feb. 20, 1873 in Stockholm. She died March 2, at the home of a daughter Mrs. Earl Proue at Arkansaw.
In early life, Mrs. Longsdorf taught in rural schools of this area for eight years. She was married Mar. 11, 1897 to Charles L. Longsdorf by Rev. John Holt. The Longsdorfs made their home on Columbia Heights until they moved to Arkansaw in 1944.
In 1821, Mrs. Longsdorf was appointed to the Pepin county jury commission, being the first woman committeeman in history. She served continuously until her death. She was a member of the Methodist church, joining the Arkansaw congregation by transfer of Letter Mar. 11, 1897. for many years, Mrs. Longsdorf was a Sunday school teacher. She served her religion in many other ways.
Surviving are the daughter, a son, Lisle L. Longsdorf of Manhattan, Kas., and three sisters, Mrs. Martha Grieve and Miss Myrtle Carpenter of Plainview, Minn., and Mrs. Millie Axtell of Pepin. There are two grandchildren, Donna Proue of Arkansaw and Joan Longsdorf of Manhattan.
Pallbearers were Claire Longsdorf of Durand, Lyndon Carpenter of Stockholm, Milton Axtell of Pepin, Cyril Grieve of Plainview, Florian Longsdorf and Hall Girard of Arkansaw. The Goodrich funeral home was in charge of arrangements. The body was held in state at the Goodrich chapel Saturday and Sunday.
Family Members
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William Augustus Carpenter
1861–1884
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Joseph Quiner Carpenter
1863–1923
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Lettice "Lettie" Carpenter Axtell
1864–1949
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Martha Eliza Carpenter
1868–1871
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Millicent Ann Carpenter Axtell
1869–1960
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Nancy Cora Carpenter White
1870–1955
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Charles C. Carpenter Jr
1871–1918
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Etta Minerva Carpenter Riley
1874–1899
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Martha Josephine Carpenter Greive
1876–1962
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Caroline Marion Carpenter
1879–1939
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Emaline Myrtie Carpenter
1879–1956
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Thomas Quiner "Tom" Carpenter
1882–1944
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George Lockwood Carpenter
1882–1954
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