Stella LuVina Mathiason

Stella LuVina Mathiason was born on July 16, 1923, to Ole and Selma (Brekke) Selland in Scarville, Iowa.  She grew up in Kiester and attended school in Kiester.  On April 30, 1949, Stella was united in marriage to Arnold Mathiason in Alden.  Stella spent many years working on the farm with Arnold.  She later worked as a supervisor for Land O Lakes, retiring in 1988.  Stella was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Alden and the Alden Homemakers Club.  She enjoyed knitting and cake decorating.    
Survivors include her son, Carl Mathiason of Alden; grandson, Brett (Fiancé Heidi) Mathiason of Slayton, MN; great-grandchildren, Max and Kane Mathiason; sisters-in-law, Ardis Mathiason of Alden, Dagmar Jacobson of Rice Lake, WI; special niece, Coni Tuberty; nieces Eileen Holt, Jane (Sherm) DeZeeuw; and nephews, Jerry (Doris)Smith, Jeff (Sandy) Duncan, Joel (Diane) Duncan, Jon (Sandy) Duncan, Glen Mathiason, Bob (Cindy) Mathiason and James Jacobson.  
Stella was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arnold; daughter, Shirley Ann Marie in infancy; sister, Anna Brekke; nephew, Ron Smith; and niece Jill Mathiason.