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Clarice T. Torkelson Collins

Birth	:	26 Nov 1913 Randall, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	15 Dec 2013 Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Elmwood Saint Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1399994, -93.2067032
Description	:	Clarice Collins AGE: 100 In charge of arrangements is Major Erickson Funeral Home Mason City, Iowa ---------------------------------------------------------- Name: Clarice Collins Dates: Birth date: November 26, 1913 Death date: December 15, 2013 Obituary: MASON CITY: Our loving mother, Clarice Collins, 100, of Mason City, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit after suffering a stroke. She lived in her home in Mason City until the last few days. She recently had a great time with her family celebrating her 100th birthday complete with fireworks. Memorial services will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Avenue with... Read More	Clarice Collins AGE: 100 In charge of arrangements is Major Erickson Funeral Home Mason City, Iowa ---------------------------------------------------------- Name: Clarice Collins Dates: Birth date: November 26, 1913 Death date: December 15, 2013 Obituary: MASON CITY: Our loving mother, Clarice Collins, 100, of Mason City, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit after suffering a stroke. She lived in her home in Mason City until the last few days. She recently had a great time with her family celebrating her 100th birthday complete with fireworks. Memorial services will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Avenue with Rev. Steve Hansen officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to Wesley United Methodist Church or donor's choice. Clarice was born on November 26th, 1913 in Randall, Iowa the daughter of Hans and Bertha (Lund) Torkelson. She grew up on a farm north west of Story City, IA, surrounded by many Norwegian Lund and Torkelson relatives, many of them who also lived to 100 years old. Clarice was a state 4-H champion and graduated from Iowa State College in 1935 and then married her husband Stan. She lived in Ames and Eldora before moving to Mason City in 1953. She is a long time member of Wesley United Methodist Church where she was very active and volunteered to organize many church dinners. Clarice was very active in many organizations including Home Economics Club, Garden Club, NARFE, and Sons of Norway. At their Minnesota cabin she enjoyed fishing and cooking with wild berries that she picked. She and Stan enjoyed trips to many locations around the world and especially trips to Norway to explore her family roots. She was well known for her flower gardening including amaryllises, hollyhocks, and giant hibiscus, and really enjoyed cooking Norwegian pastries. She is survived by her brother, Sanford of Glendora, California; sons, Stanley (Karla) and Tom (Shirley), grandchildren, Chris (Sue), Mary (Mike), Phil (Ruth), Greg (Emily), and Doug (Serena), great grandchildren, Jordan, Meg, Emma, Bayleigh, Brogen, Carolyn, and Thomas. Clarice was preceded in death by her husband, Stan; her parents, Bertha and Hans Torkelson; brothers, Casper and Herman; son, David and his wife Ann and their children Scott and Jeffrey. Service: 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Wesley United Methodist Church 1405 South Pennsylvania Mason City Iowa 50401 (map/driving directions) Cemetery: Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery 1224 South Washington Avenue Mason City Iowa 50401 (map/driving directions) jgnfishnut

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Clarice T. Torkelson Collins's memorial is located at: Elmwood Saint Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, USA.
When did Clarice T. Torkelson Collins death?
Clarice T. Torkelson Collins death on 15 Dec 2013 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.1399994
Longitude: -93.2067032

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Stanley A. Collins

(1909 - 1999)

Siblings

Casper Orlin “Cap” Torkelson

(1911 - 2012)

Children

David Whinery Collins

(1948 - 1984)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elmwood Saint Joseph Cemetery
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1399994, -93.2067032

2. IOOF Cemetery
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1336975, -93.2139130

3. First Congregational UCC Columbarium
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1529720, -93.1990410

4. Saint Johns Episcopal Church Columbarium
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1528900, -93.1980730

5. Memorial Park Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1469002, -93.2936020

6. Owens Grove Cemetery
Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0825005, -93.1144180

7. Rock Falls Cemetery
Rock Falls, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2122192, -93.0858307

8. Clear Lake Cemetery
Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1422195, -93.3658295

9. Bohemian Cemetery
Plymouth, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2522011, -93.1252975

10. Oakwood Cemetery
Plymouth, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2538986, -93.1252975

11. Mount Vernon Cemetery
Mount Vernon Township, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0374985, -93.3181000

12. Spring Grove Cemetery
Nora Springs, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1631012, -93.0211029

13. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2419014, -93.3460999

14. Buddy Holly Crash Site
Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2203400, -93.3814100

15. Manly Cemetery
Manly, Worth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2905617, -93.1999969

16. Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery
Manly, Worth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2911110, -93.2013931

17. Park Cemetery
Nora Springs, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1444016, -92.9982986

18. Freddie Hensel Burial Site
Plymouth Junction, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2827034, -93.1317902

19. Forest Lawn Memorial Garden
Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1403008, -93.4207993

20. Rock Grove Township Cemetery
Nora Springs, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1227989, -92.9880981

21. Rockwell Cemetery
Rockwell, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9786000, -93.1919000

22. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Rockwell, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9592018, -93.1913986

23. Clear Lake Township Cemetery
Ventura, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1234000, -93.4772000

24. Grant Center Cemetery
Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2285995, -93.4505997