Evelyn Knutson

(Carlson) Knutson, Evelyn C.Age 92Of Martin Lake in Stacy, MNDied May 4, 2004 at Cambridge Medical CenterShe was born February 1, 1912 in Rockford, Illinois and was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Rockford. Evelyn graduated from Rockford High School, class of 1930. Following graduation she attended the Rockford Conservatory of Music and received a merit certificate in piano and vocal studies. She later graduated from Rockford Beauty College and co-owned Rose Beauty Shop on N. Main St. Evelyn was united in marriage to Orin T. Knutson on June 7, 1939 in Rockford. The family moved to Minneapolis in 1945 and later made their home at Martin Lake in Stacy, MN. She was a member of Sunnyside Lutheran Church in Martin Lake where she received Jesus as her Savior and served as the choir director and pianist for several years. Evelyn moved to Grandview Christian Home in Cambridge where she has lived for the last eight years. Preceded in death by Parents Carl E.& H.Victoria Carlson of Rockford, IL & her husband Orin T. Knutson of Iola, WI in 1982. Survived by 3 children: Sandra Lee (Leroy) Meyerson, Sharon Jean (John) Lunde, and Duane Dorrell Knutson, 11 Grandchildren, and 27 & 1/2 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service 1 PM Friday, May 7, 2004 at Grandview Christian Home, 135 N. Fern, Cambridge. Visitation one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery, Martin Lake.

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