Muriel A. Soden

Muriel A. Soden, age 91, of Lancaster, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at the Lancaster Care Center, Lancaster. She was born on November 17, 1917, in Eau Claire, the daughter of George and Anna (Lee) Betz. On November 2, 1935, Muriel was united in marriage to John L. Soden in St. Paul, MN, and they relocated to Lancaster in 1955. Muriel was employed at Krogers Grocery in 1957, retiring in the late 60s. She also worked various other jobs. Muriel was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Lancaster and enjoyed painting, especially farm scenes and barns, crocheting, ceramics and her flower garden.

Survivors include her children: John R. (Susie) Soden, Cherokee Village, AR; Robert D. (Ginger) Soden, Hockessen, DE; Nancy (Les) Alseth, Beloit; and Robert J. (Tudy) Soden, Ellsworth; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and one brother: Marty Betz, Cherokee Village, AR; other relatives and many friends.

In addition to her parents, Muriel was preceded in death by her husband, two grandchildren: Shawn and Tonnie; and six sisters: Margaret Betz, Gladys Augustine, Lorraine Stanton, Myra McCants, Georgie Horvatin and Mary Jane Klocke.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 23, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Lancaster with Pastor David Froemming officiating. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster. Friends called on Saturday, May 23, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster assisted the family.