In Memory

Della Urfer (Linder) - Class Of 1919

Della Elizabeth Linder, 82, Olney, died February 21, 1987 at her home.  Services at Summers Funeral Home with Rev. Ruth Baechle officiating. Burial in Saron Cemetery.

Mrs. Linder was born April 6, 1904 in Richland County, the daughter of John and Rose (VonAlmen) Urfer. She married Albert Linder on May 9, 1926, who preceded her in death on December 16, 1986.

She was a retired school teacher, including Hindsdale, Linder and Oakdale Schools.  She was a member of the Saron United Church of Christ and co-leader with her husband of Saron Youth Groups, a charter member of the Richland County HEA and a 4-H leader for several years.

Survivors include two sons, John Linder of Olney and Lester Linder of San Francisco, Ca.; one daughter, Mrs Miriam Getz, Olney; two brothers, Walter Urfer, West Liberty and Virgil Urfer, Lakewood; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and one sister.

Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)