Official Obituary of
Violet Ione Tollefson
January 17, 1925 ~ December 28, 2014 (age 89) 89 Years Old
Violet Tollefson Obituary
Violet Ione Tollefson
Age 89 of Eau Claire, WI formerly of Eleva passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at the Strum Area Health and Rehab. Violet was born January 17, 1925 in Eau Claire, WI to Oscar and Ida (Wik) Stenseth. She was baptized March 1, 1925 and confirmed May 28, 1939 at the First Lutheran Church in Eau Claire.
Violet graduated from Eau Claire High School May 27, 1942. She married Morris L. Tollefson on November 11, 1944 at the First Lutheran Church. She worked at Fabri-Tec and Midelfort Clinic for many years.
Violet is survived by brother-in-law, Ron Berg, many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 60 years Morris, 2 brothers and their wives, Robert & Lila Stenseth, Duane & Rosella Stenseth. 3 sisters, Doris and her husband Audian Hays, Gloria Berg, Gladys Hammond and her husband Marlin.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2015, 11:00AM at the Eleva Lutheran Church. A visitation will be held for one hour from 10:00AM-11:00AM prior to services at the church. Burial will follow at the Eleva Lutheran Cemetery. Kjentvet-Smith Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. You may leave your online sympathies to the family at www.kjentvet-smithfuneralhome.com
Eleva, WI 54738
Eleva, WI 54738
Age 89 of Eau Claire, WI formerly of Eleva passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at the Strum Area Health and Rehab. Violet was born January 17, 1925 in Eau Claire, WI to Oscar and Ida (Wik) Stenseth. She was baptized March 1, 1925 and confirmed May 28, 1939 at the First Lutheran Church in Eau Claire.
Violet graduated from Eau Claire High School May 27, 1942. She married Morris L. Tollefson on November 11, 1944 at the First Lutheran Church. She worked at Fabri-Tec and Midelfort Clinic for many years.
Violet is survived by brother-in-law, Ron Berg, many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 60 years Morris, 2 brothers and their wives, Robert & Lila Stenseth, Duane & Rosella Stenseth. 3 sisters, Doris and her husband Audian Hays, Gloria Berg, Gladys Hammond and her husband Marlin.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2015, 11:00AM at the Eleva Lutheran Church. A visitation will be held for one hour from 10:00AM-11:00AM prior to services at the church. Burial will follow at the Eleva Lutheran Cemetery. Kjentvet-Smith Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. You may leave your online sympathies to the family at www.kjentvet-smithfuneralhome.com
Visitation
JAN 3. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)
Eleva Lutheran ChurchEleva, WI 54738
Funeral Services
JAN 3. 11:00 AM (CST)
Eleva Lutheran ChurchEleva, WI 54738
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