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Martha Doreen Long Littlejohn

Birth	:	28 Jul 1925
Death	:	13 Feb 2016
Burial	:	Hesper Public Cemetery, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4840000, -91.7710000
Description	:	Martha was born July 28, 1925 in Washington, Iowa to John and Edith Long. She attended the University of Iowa for teaching and music. It was there that she met her future husband, William Littlejohn, who served in World War II. They were married September 8, 1946. She taught in several communities including Lone Tree, Ottumwa,Lovilia, and What Cheer, Iowa, and Luverne, Minnesota. In 1960 they moved to rural Decorah where she taught at the newly opened North Winneshiek School and later Mabel-Canton Schools. In the early years, she would also travel to... Read More	Martha was born July 28, 1925 in Washington, Iowa to John and Edith Long. She attended the University of Iowa for teaching and music. It was there that she met her future husband, William Littlejohn, who served in World War II. They were married September 8, 1946. She taught in several communities including Lone Tree, Ottumwa,Lovilia, and What Cheer, Iowa, and Luverne, Minnesota. In 1960 they moved to rural Decorah where she taught at the newly opened North Winneshiek School and later Mabel-Canton Schools. In the early years, she would also travel to the area country schools, teaching music out of a trailer. Martha gave piano lessons and was an excellent trombone player. She and Bill played in the Chatfield Brass Band, Canton Day Off Band, and Fort Atkinson Community Band. She was an active member of the Hesper Friends Church and Hesper Friends Women, participating in many activities, including singing in the Christmas cantata. Martha was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed her animals on the farm, reading, dancing, and listening to and sharing music. Martha passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel, Minnesota at the age of 90. Martha is survived by her husband Bill. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, and a sister. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Hesper Lutheran Church in Hesper, Iowa with the Reverend Matt Larson officiating. Burial at a later date will be in the Hesper Public Cemetery. Obituary published by Mengis Funeral Home

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Family Members:

Parent

John E Long

(1881 - 1959)

Edith P. Young Long

(1881 - 1963)

Spouse

William “Bill” Littlejohn

(1916 - 2016)

Siblings

Lester Long

(1908 - 1944)

Thelma Long

(1910 - 1963)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hesper Public Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4840000, -91.7710000

2. Hesper Lutheran Cemetery
Hesper, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4829250, -91.7673250

3. Hesper Pioneer Cemetery
Hesper, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4610100, -91.7531000

4. Mabel Cemetery
Mabel, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5292015, -91.7743988

5. Wilson-Smalley Cemetery
Hesper Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4432000, -91.7996000

6. Garness Lutheran Church Cemetery
Mabel, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5444412, -91.8099976

7. Locust Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4211006, -91.7303009

8. Highland Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4892006, -91.6703033

9. Burr Oak Cemetery
Burr Oak, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4543991, -91.8656006

10. Prosper Cemetery
Canton, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5153008, -91.8675003

11. Locust Lane Salem Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4077988, -91.7331009

12. Egge Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4682999, -91.6600037

13. Newburg Methodist Church Cemetery
Newburg, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5686111, -91.8147202

14. Hauge Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3922000, -91.7740000

15. Olde English Cemetery
Spring Grove, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5751600, -91.7294900

16. Stoen Farm Cemetery
Highland Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4333042, -91.6584802

17. Riceford Norwegian Cemetery
Riceford, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5755005, -91.7298965

18. Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4221992, -91.6686020

19. Big Canoe Norwegian Methodist Cemetery
Highlandville, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4220000, -91.6600000

20. Scheie Lutheran Cemetery
Mabel, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5877040, -91.7894730

21. Springwater Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3792000, -91.7431030

22. Swenson Farm Cemetery
Highland Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4916368, -91.6223674

23. Trinity Cemetery
Spring Grove, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5588740, -91.6497520

24. Scheie North Cemetery
Mabel, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6016998, -91.7797012