Aurelia E. "Aurie" Larson

Funeral services celebrating the life of Aurelia “Aurie” E. Larson, age 72, of Plato were held Friday, February 5, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Bethel Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie. Officiating was Rev. Erick Thompson. The organist was Kay Gueningsman. Soloists were Kelly Hansen who sang “Amazing Grace” and Tim Smith and Carol Wortz who sang “In the Garden.” Congregational hymns included “Abide with Me,” “How Great Thou Art” and “Beautiful Savior.” Serving as casket bearers were Brian Hahn, Brandon Hahn, Brent Hahn, William Larson, Jeff Papke and Jason Ehlers. Honorary casket bearers were Kelly Hansen and Ashley Larson. Visitation was held Thursday evening at the church. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Aurie was born December 8, 1937, the daughter of Elford and Mabel (Brockoff) Ehlers in Green Isle Township. She was baptized on December 19, 1937, and later confirmed into the faith on May 20, 1951, at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Helen Township. She attended school in Glencoe and graduated in 1955. On October 13, 1957, Aurelia was united in marriage to Stanley Larson at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Helen Township by Rev. W. Plocher. The couple made their home on a farm north of Plato, where Aurelia was a homemaker. She was a very active member of the Bethel Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie. Aurelia loved to take care of her family and friends, and took great pride in cooking, baking and the farm. On February 2, 2010, Aurelia entered her eternal rest at St. Francis Hospital in Shakopee at the age of 72 years, 1 month and 24 days. She is preceded in death by her father; husband, Stanley; daughter, Carla Larson; sister, Jan Bruesehoff.

Aurelia is survived by her children Bonnie Hahn (Brad) of Glencoe, Amy Jo Larson (Bob) of Covina, CA, RaNaye Hansen of St. Paul, Ron Larson (Carrie) of Glencoe; her mother Mabel Ehlers of Glencoe; grandchildren Brian Hahn (Kim), Brandon Hahn (Heidi), Brent Hahn (Ashley), Kelly Hansen, Ashley and William Larson; step-grandchildren Stephanie and Matthew Mieszerski; great grandchildren Allie, Michael, Will, Charlie, Gabby; siblings Cecelia Aikala (Bob) of Marquette, MI, Jerome Ehlers (Kathy) of Glencoe, Sharon Papke (Frank) of Glencoe; sister-in-law of Betty Exsted (Don) of Glencoe; brother-in-law of Curt Bruesehoff of Darwin; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Arrangements were with the Paul-McBride Funeral Chapel in Lester Prairie. For online guestbook, please visit www.mcbridefuneralchapels.com