This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wIB.2ACI/196.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I went to the Kandiyohi Historical Society today and found the article on microfilm. I hope this information helps you. Willmar Tribune, Wednesday, July 27, 1927, Vol. 33, No. 30, Page 2: "MOTHER OF MRS. DAVID A. JOHNSTON DIED LAST FRIDAY Mrs. Ann Pulrang, mother of Mrs. David A. Johnston of this city, passed away last Friday. Death was caused by heart trouble. She had been ill for about four weeks. Deceased was born in Ireland. Her youth was spent at St. Johns, New Brunswick, Canada. She came to Minneapolis forty years ago. During the past fifteen years she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. D. A. Johnston and came to Willmar eight years ago. She married in Canada. Mrs. Pulrang is mourned by the following children: Mrs. D. A. Johnston, Willmar, Mrs. P. W. Bresahan, De Graff, Mrs. W. C. Kegel, St. Paul, Mrs. F. E. Spies, Minneapolis, James Pulrang, Minneapolis, Pat Pulrang, Minneapolis, John Pulrang of Seattle. Also by five grandchildren. The funeral was held Monday at De Graff, Rev. Father Lucy officiating. All the children were in attendance at the funeral. Mrs. Ann Pulrang was loved by everyone who knew her." I will be leaving Willmar in about a week. I don't remember whether I gave you these phone numbers or not (only two Johnston names listed for Willmar): Donald A. Johnston 1415 13 St. SW Willmar, MN 56201 (320) 235-3249 Mark R. Johnston, DPM Office: 101 Willmar Ave. SW Willmar, MN 56201 (320) 231-5000 If you need more information, you can contact the following group. Tell them what you already have and for what information you are still looking. There is a group of genealogy volunteers in Willmar called the Heritage Searchers of Kandiyohi County. They will do research for this county. The research is done by member volunteers. Costs charged in the past (they might have changed) were as follows: Brief check of available indexes is $5. In-depth search is $10 per hour. Extensive photocopies and Certified Document Fees are additional. A Family Group Sheet and SASE are appreciated. Heritage Searchers of Kandiyohi County P. O. Box 175 Willmar, MN 56201-0175