Laura Anna Ditlevson

Laura Anna Ditlevson was born on August 27, 1912 in Bath township the daughter of Chris and Nora Peterson Ditlevson. She attended rural school district 64 and graduated from Ellendale High School in 1930. Laura was a lifelong resident of rural Ellendale and since 1990 has lived at Knutson Place and St. John's. She had lived on the family farm where she enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening. Laura preserved many of her vegetables that she harvested. She has been a longtime member of the First Baptist Church where for over 50 years taught Sunday School in the primary department and also taught Vacation Bible School. Laura is survived by her brother, Russell Ditlevson, Ellendale, one niece Jean Uldrych, Howard Lake and 3 nephews, Ronald and wife Cindy Mach, Richard and wife Debbie Mach and Roger and wife Wassana Mach all of the Twin Cities. Grand nephews, Taylor, Brennan, Philip and David and grand niece Esther. She also has several cousins. Laura was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Harvey, Thorvald and Walter. Sisters, Alice Ditlevson and Marian Mach.