Laura Ahlfors

Laura Ahlfors Laura Ellen Ahlfors was born on November 27, 1920, in Aurora, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Vilma (Rannila) Halonen. She graduated from Aurora High School in 1938 and the Minneapolis School of Business in 1939. In June 1941, Laura was united in marriage to Raymond Ahlfors. In February 1942 the newly married couple moved to Villard, Minnesota and in 1943 they moved to Carlton, Minnesota. Ray enlisted in the U.S. Military in 1943 and upon his Honorable Discharge in 1946 the couple moved to Alexandria. During their time in Alexandria Laura was active in the raising of the couple?s four children. Following Ray?s death in 1998, Laura continued to live in Alexandria until her death on May 22, 2012, at the age of 91 years. She is survived by her children Jim (Linda) Ahlfors of San Antonio, TX; Rob (Nancy) Ahlfors of Villard, and Jeanne (Mike) Andert of Charlotte, NC; son-in-law Jerry (Pat Huber) Cawley of Brooklyn Park; twelve grandchildren Christy Hilley, Cathy Christy, Lisa Hedden, Steve Cawley, Jennifer Howell, Jeff Ahlfors, Ryan Ahlfors, Kelly Ahfors, Evan Andert, Kylie Andert, Melissa Oeltjen, and Allan Ahlfors. Also surviving are 17 great grandchildren. Laura was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Sandra Cawley, and great-grandson Tyler Hilley. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 26, 2012, at the First Lutheran Church with Rev. Merrilee Bergerson officiating. Music was provided by Randy and Mary Morken. Interment was at the Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria, Minnesota, with Vern Maack, George Dyrstad, Minton Larson, Manley Johnson, John Swanson, and Dave Harris serving as pallbearers. Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home.