Mrs. Gunhild Foss was born April 5, 1866, in Flatdah in Seljord Prestegjeld, Telemarken, Norway. She was the daughter of Tov and Gurie (Paulson) Hegna. She was baptized and confirmed in her home church in Norway and came to America in 1884. Her first years in America were spent in the Hazel Run, Cottonwood and Marshall communities. In 1888 Gunhild married Mr. Hans Foss, and with him settled on the farm four miles south of Clarkfield, which has been her home during the 64 years that have intervened. She has been a member of the Spring Creek Church and Friendship Ladies Aid during those years. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Foss, three of whom survive: Theodore and Selmer of Clarkfield and Oscar of Verona, North Dakota. Preceding her in death were her husband, one daughter, Ann, and two sons, Henry and Reuben. Left to mourn besides the immediate family are nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Mrs. Foss passed away Saturday, May 17, 1952, at her home in Friendship Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. She had been bedridden for several months following a fall in her home. Funeral services were held from Spring Creek Lutheran Church on Monday, May 19, 1952, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. P.L. Mork officiating. Special songs were offered by Mrs. Esther Lynne. Pallbearers were Oscar Peterson, Oscar Dotseth, Magnus Alness, Rey Mauland, Olaus Nyland and Alfred Jacobson. Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota