Mildred Elizabeth Spurrell was born in Alden Township of Polk County, Wisconsin on June 24, 1922. Her parents were Alfred and Lottie (Elden) Anderson. Mildred was Baptized and Confirmed at East Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Amery. She stayed an active member of the church until becoming home bound. On August 21, 1939 she was united in marriage to Archie Rufus Spurrell in Northwood, Iowa and together they had five children. Together they farmed as a team near Little Falls, Wisconsin on Archie's family farm. She also spent time working at the Little Falls Mercantile for many years. After Archie's death in 1986, she kept herself busy making quilts for East Immanuel Lutheran Church. Spending time with her family and grandchildren was always important to her. She also enjoyed a good game of Yahtzee with anyone that stopped by for coffee. Mildred has spent the past few months at Golden Age Manor where she passed away on April 25, 2011 at the age of 88 years.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, husband Archie, infant daughter Betty Ann; sisters: Marie, Alfreda, Emma, Dorothy and Ida Mae; brothers: Herman, Gaylord, Nels and Arthur. She is survived by sons: Jimmie (Joanne Alling) Spurrell, and Aaron (Susan) Spurrell; daughters: Joanne (Ronald) Schladweiler, and Angela (Michael) Langer; one brother Walter Anderson; eight grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren as well as other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. from East Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Amery with Pastor Kathy Pennington officiating. Soloist will be Jim Haugerud. Jane Johnson will serve as the organist. Casketbearers will be Richard Spurrell, Adam Spurrell, Nathan Spurrell, David Hansen, Kenneth Almquist and Marcus Carlson. Interment will be at the East Immanuel Cemetery. There will be visitation on Friday, April 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and for the hour prior to the service at the church.