Eileen Lerfald, 93, of Clarissa, passed away on November 24, 2006, at the Central Todd County Care Center.  Funeral service for Eileen were held on Tuesday, November 28, 2006, 11 a.m., at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Clarissa with Rev. David Peterson officiating.  Interment was held at Woodman Cemetery in Clarissa.

Eileen Harriet Lerfald was born in Long Prairie, MN on June 19, 1913 to parents Ray and Minnie Canfield. She married Russell Allen Lerfald on August 5, 1934 and they resided together in Clarissa, MN where Russ worked at the Clarissa Creamery. During their 67 years of marriage, Eileen and Russ had a son, Robert Allan (on New Year's Day, 1936), ran several small dairy farms, and raised horses.

Eileen was a long-time member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, served as President of the Ladies' Aid, and participated in the social circle. She also enjoyed and excelled at many activities including dancing, baking, gardening, growing beautiful flowers, raising Norwegian Elkhound dogs, taking care of her grandchildren (Katie and John), and attending social events with Russ such as fiddling contests and dances at Germania Hall.

Eileen's special time of year was Christmas, when her family would be together and she would bake many pies and cookies. Each year Eileen made her famous homemade lutefisk and lefsa dinners with meatballs and mashed potatoes, which everyone (especially Russ) always looked forward to.

Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Edmund (Bud) Canfield (Edna), her husband Russell, and her son Robert. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Carol Lerfald, her grandchildren Katie Schettler (Erin) and John Lerfald, her great-granddaughter Sophia Schettler, her nieces and nephews: Barry Reierson (Judy), Mark Reierson (Vicki), Steve Reierson, Carmen Fitzgibbons, and Dean Carrick; and many other great nephews and great nieces. She will be missed by all.