Lola Elg

Lola Elaine Elg, age 93 of St. James, MN died Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the Pleasant View Good Samaritan Home in St. James. Lola was born on June 21, 1917 in Ormsby, MN, the daughter of William Alvina (Kuehl) Vetter. She was baptized and confirmed at Galena Lutheran Church in Martin County, MN. She graduated from St. James High School in 1935. Lola married Norman Nelson on February 20, 1938. Norman preceded her in death in a tractor accident on May 15, 1952. Lola moved to St. James in October of 1952 and worked for the Watonwan County Welfare Department. She married Elroy Elg on June 17, 1955. Lola worked as the deputy clerk of court from 1959 to 1976 and as the clerk of court from 1976 to 1980. Elroy preceded her in death on November 9, 2000. Lola moved to Prairie View Apartments in January of 2001 and later to Pleasant View in January of 2004. Lola was a member of Augustana Lutheran Church in St. James where she was active in the church circles and helped with the bulletins. She enjoyed reading, baking, cross stitching, crocheting and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her daughters, Carol (Gene) Zarn of St. James, Mary (Rodney Gus) Schulte of Butterfield, Wanda Nelson of St. James and Kathy Nelson friend Gary Gendron of Prior Lake, 6 grandchildren, Lamondt, Kendra, Butch, Keith, Tommy Ryan 8 great-grandchildren, Cal, Courtney, Caden, Kamden, Dustin, Jordan, Summer Samantha, 2 step-great-grandchildren, Amber David several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Norman Nelson Elroy Elg, granddaughter, Sheila Skrove, grandson, Michael Smith, great granddaughter, Autumn Smith and brother Laverne Vetter.