This obituary has been written and worded by the family.
Avis R. Erlanson, age 86, of Wanamingo died Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls. A memorial service is scheduled at 11:00AM on June 28, 2014 at Wanamingo Lutheran Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on June 27, 2014 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota.
Avis Roberta Kyllo was born December 19, 1927 in Goodhue County, MN to Elmer and Eleanor (nee Brandli) Kyllo. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Wanamingo High School in 1945. On March 27, 1946 she married Luvernon "Vern" Erlanson in Wanamingo, their family included five beautiful children and one ugly one. They made their home in several communities and in 1996 they returned to Wanamingo. Avis was a member of Wanamingo Lutheran Church where she was active in bible study and social events. She was also a member of the Granny Basketball team in Wanamingo. Avis especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Avis is survived by five children; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 7 brothers and sisters.
Avis was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vern; son, Mark; brothers, Palmer, Marvin "Pete", Walton and Orion; sisters, Florence Howie, Shirley Schmitz and an infant sister, Marna.
Memorials are preferred to the American Heart Association or Wanamingo Lutheran Church.
Visitation
JUN
27.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Larson Chapel
1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Service
JUN
28.
11:00 AM (CDT)
Wanamingo Lutheran Church
130 West 3rd Street
Wanamingo, MN