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Sylvan Lien Torkelson

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Birth	:	7 Mar 1928 Highland Township, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	9 Jun 2021 Elgin, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Peters Catholic Cemetery, Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0003014, -91.6438980
Description	:	Sylvan Torkelson, 93, of Elgin, Iowa died Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at his home. He was born March 7, 1928 to William and Luella (Benson) Torkelson in a log cabin not far from the Highland Church. His mother died when he was 7 years old and Sylvan lived with his Uncle Oscar's family, that gave him a life-long second family bond. About a year later, his father remarried and he was raised by Elsie and his father. Sylvan was united in marriage with Mary Kay Thornton on March 5, 1951 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Clermont,... Read More	Sylvan Torkelson, 93, of Elgin, Iowa died Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at his home. He was born March 7, 1928 to William and Luella (Benson) Torkelson in a log cabin not far from the Highland Church. His mother died when he was 7 years old and Sylvan lived with his Uncle Oscar's family, that gave him a life-long second family bond. About a year later, his father remarried and he was raised by Elsie and his father. Sylvan was united in marriage with Mary Kay Thornton on March 5, 1951 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Clermont, Iowa. Three children were born to this union. Every anniversary of theirs and their close friends, Merlin and Lenora Mae Anderson and Arlyn and Mary Ann Gray, were spent together for sixty years. Mary and Sylvan hosted the Thornton-Heckman family reunions for 35 years at the farm. Farming the farm was a life that he embraced, with long days of improving what he had. Sylvan helped others by planting corn and chopping haylage and corn silage for up to eighteen neighbors and friends. He enjoyed picnics with friends and family and celebrations made up much of the enjoyable times for Sylvan and Mary. With the children grown, they travelled with friends and took memorable long trips with Jim and Mary Ellen in the motorhome. He was a member of the Elgin Dance Club and two card clubs. Sylvan is survived his brother, William Torkelson; his children, Karen (Jeff) McMillan of Vonore, Tennessee, Steven (Deborah) Torkelson of Farmington, New York and Kevin (Friend, Carrie Tope) Torkelson of Elgin, Iowa; five grandchildren, Craig (Jamie) Baldwin, Ryan (fiancée, Haley Hoke) McMillan, Sara (Andy) Burt, Stephanie (Caleb) Sharp, and Andrew Torkelson. One great grandchild Kayley Burt. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Luella Torkelson, stepmother Elsie Torkelson, siblings Amy (Leo) Oelson and Ione (Al) Dennler. Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Elgin, Iowa. Funeral Service will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Highland Lutheran Church in Elgin, Iowa with Rev. Terry Landsgard as the officiant. Inurnment at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Clermont, Iowa will follow the luncheon. Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Elgin, Iowa is helping the family with arrangements.

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Sylvan Lien Torkelson's memorial is located at: Saint Peters Catholic Cemetery, Clermont, Fayette County, USA.
When did Sylvan Lien Torkelson death?
Sylvan Lien Torkelson death on 9 Jun 2021 in Elgin, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Sylvan Lien Torkelson's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0003014
Longitude: -91.6438980

Family Members:

Parent

William Tilman Torkelson

(1901 - 1979)

Luella Geneva Benson Torkelson

(1901 - 1935)

Spouse

Mary Kay Thornton Torkelson

(1929 - 2019)

Siblings

Ione Borghild Torkelson Dennler

(1929 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Peters Catholic Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0003014, -91.6438980

2. Gods Acres Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9925003, -91.6496964

3. East Clermont Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9969406, -91.5916672

4. Elgin City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9580000, -91.6410000

5. Nutting Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0306015, -91.7247009

6. Houg Cemetery
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7. Brainard Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9341980, -91.7044900

8. Apostolic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.5821991

9. Butler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9738910, -91.7501880

10. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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11. Fry Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0152530, -91.5182350

12. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.7450027

13. Postville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0811081, -91.5655594

14. Marion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9708290, -91.5127792

15. Illyria Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8975983, -91.6363983

16. George Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0346985, -91.7818985

17. Bethany Lutheran Church Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0625000, -91.7630997

18. Grand Meadow Cemetery
Luana, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0628014, -91.5081024

19. Bloomfield Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1152992, -91.6896973

20. Pleasant View Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1183014, -91.6785965

21. Mount Calvary Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9300003, -91.7850037

22. Cook Family Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9209880, -91.5091230

23. Eno Cemetery
Wagner Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9930992, -91.4693985

24. Highland Lutheran Cemetery
Highland Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8987000, -91.5330000