Erma Severson's Obituary
ERMA A. SEVERSON
WAUPACA, WISCONSIN Age 85 passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2006 at Bethany Home in Waupaca. She was born July 2, 1921 in Waupaca, WI; daughter of Henry E. and Lydia (Gloede) Yohr. Erma had cooked at Jansen’s Restaurant in Waupaca for 10 years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca. Erma is survived by:
Children: Carl (Marilyn) Severson of Scottsdale, AZ
Judy Severson Cobb of Scottsdale, AZ
Joel (Vickey) Severson of Tempe, AZ
Brian (Orlie) Severson of Iola, WI
Grandchildren: Michelle (Richard) Sangston of Gilbert, AZ
Marci (Joe) Liston of Phoenix, AZ
Michael Severson of Scottsdale, AZ
Michelle Campbell of Chandler, AZ
Melissa Campbell of Chandler, AZ
Rebecca (Conan) Kelbaugh of Tempe, AZ
Robert and Nicole (Cobb) Jones of Los Angeles, CA
Joshua Severson of Waupaca, WI
Cody Severson of Waupaca, WI
Great-Granddaughter: Hayley Sangston of Gilbert, AZ
Brothers: Arlyn (Alice) Yohr of Appleton, WI
Noel (Joan) Yohr of Hortonville, WI
Sister: Marjorie (William) Schulz of Hortonville, WI
Sisters-in-law: Elsie Mae Yohr of Waupaca, WI
Effie (Alan) Krueger of Waupaca, WI
Edna Speer of Waupaca, WI
Florence Rendall of Waupaca, WI
Delores Ray of Iola, WI
Pen Pal For 60 Years: Mable Colls of Warragul, Victoria, Australia
Also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Carl Severson, brother, George Yohr, and a sister, Hazel Yohr. A Funeral Service will be on Thursday, September 7, 2006 at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca. Pastor Jennifer DeNetz will officiate. A visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at the Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca. Burial will be at Lind Center Cemetery in the Town of Lind following the service on Thursday. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements. HOLLY FUNERAL HOME
526 S. Main Street
Waupaca, WI 54981
www.hollyfuneralhome.com
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