Hulda Matson

HULDA MILDRED MATSON died January 28, 2010 at Linn Community Nursing Home, Linn, KS at the age of 93. She was born on October 27, 1916 in Washington County, Kansas the daughter of George “Jacob”and Cordelia (Mercier) Leiszler. She was raised in the Strawberry community, attending school at Strawberry and Clifton. She graduated from Agenda High School. Following normal training, she taught in country schools near Palmer. Hulda married Leonard Matson on June 5, 1940, he survives of the home. They farmed north of Clifton until 2004. She was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church, Altar Society, EHU, Columbian Club, Master Homemaker Guild and Lucky 4 4-H leader. She is preceded in death by 2 daughters, Eileen Ransopher and Cleora Matson, 2 sisters, Lucy Esslinger and Irene Danielson and 2 brothers, Alvin and Leonard Leiszler. Survivors include: Husband: Leonard Matson, Clifton, KS Daughter: Irma Jean and husband Rod Blaha, Clifton, KS Daughter: Jenell and husband Dennis Smith, Wichita, KS Daughter: Hayley and husband Michael Mathes, Honolulu, HI Son-In-Law: Jack Ransopher, Clyde, KS Sister: Darlene Schneider, MO Brother: Milton Leiszler, Clifton, KS Grandchildren: Sandy and husband Donn Parr, Amy and husband Klay Allen, Amanda Blaha, Corissa and husband Travis Pierce, Ty and wife Brooke Smith, Trent Smith Great-Grandchildren: Cameron Parr, Delaney Parr, Katie Allen, Konnor Allen, Carter Smith Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 10:00 AM at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Clifton, Kansas. Officiating the service will be The Rev. Larry Letourneau. Burial will be at the Rusco Cemetery, Clifton, Kansas. Visitation will be held on 5-7 PM Thursday at Turner Funeral Home with rosary at 7PM Memorials can be made to Hulda Matson memorial fund to be designated later