Edith J. Hamlin was born on December 9, 1934 in Logansport, IN; the daughter of John and Peggy (Stotler) Brock. She worked as a waitress in Kentucky before moving to Alexandria. Edith J. Hamlin died on Friday, December 18, 2009 at Knute Nelson in Alexandria at the age of 75 years old. She is survived by her four sons Robert Hamlin of Jacksonville, FL; Thomas Hamlin in Dayton, TX; John Hamlin of Alexandria, MN; and Edward Hamlin of New Munich, MN; 9 grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.