Todd County MN

Johnson, Dora Evans Crawford – Obituary

Mrs. Dora Evans Crawford Johnson, better known as Mrs. George Crawford, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Pete Sorenson, this morning following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Johnson was born in Todd County, Minnesota 54 years ago and has been a resident of this community since she was 14 years of age. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Spanish American War Veterans and for her 40 years residence here has been a worker in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Besides her widower, Joseph R. Johnson, one son, Stephen E. Crawford of Ellensburg and three daughters, … Read more

Copley, Melvin – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Melvin Copley, 89, a longtime Baker City resident, died July 7, 2003, at his home. It was Melvin’s wish to be cremated and not have any service. The family will have a celebration of his life at the ranch on July 19. He was born on May 19, 1914, in Staples, Minn., to Hugh and Arva Copley. The family moved to California when Melvin was 7. He received his education and spent his early years around the Los Angeles area, where he learned boxing, baseball and race car driving. Over the years, he worked as a roofer, … Read more