Ellen Anderson Rylander was born December 4, 1847, and died at her home at Minden, Nebraska, October 18, 1936.

She was married to John Rylander September 20, 1869 and to this union were born four children, Mrs. Tillie Miller, Mrs. Anna Taffe, Charles and Frank, all of whom survive their mother. The husband and father passing to the great beyond, September 19, 1919. She leaves one sister in Indiana.

Mr. and Mrs. Rylander homesteaded near Farnam, Nebr., in 1884 and Mrs. Rylander moved away in 1928. Mrs. Rylander was confirmed in the Lutheran Faith in childhood. She lived her christian faith. She was a woman with a large heart and delighted in helping those around her. A loving mother and friend has gone to be with her Saviour.

"Thy will, O God, is joy to me,
A gladsome thing;
For in it naught but love I see
Whate’er it bring.
Within the circle of thy will
All things abide;
So I, exulting, find no ill
When thous dost guide.
In that resplendent will of thine
I calmly rest;
Triumphantly I make it mine,
And count it best."

Funeral services were held Friday October 23, 1936 at Farnam, at the Baptist church conducted by Rev. Samuel McKeown. Burial was in the Farnam cemetery at the side of her husband.

We desire to extend our sincere thanks for the kindness and sympathy shown us in our recent bereavement the loss of our beloved mother.

Mrs. Tillie Miller
Mrs. Anna Taffe
Frank Rylander
and grandchildren.

The Farnam Echo 21(19):1 Thursday, March 20, 1924.