Iva Canton

Iva Lou Canton, age 71, of Randall, died early Thursday morning at St. Gabriel?s Hospital in Little Falls. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Monday at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Randall. Interment will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at Little Falls. Friends may call from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Sunday at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Randall and also for one hour prior to Services on Monday.
Iva Lou Canton was born on June 26, 1933, in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of Ernest and Helen (Neeley) Canterberry. She was called from this life early Thursday morning, March 31, 2005, at St. Gabriel?s Hospital in Little Falls. She attained the age of 71 years, 9 months, and 5 days.

Iva Lou grew up and attended school in West Virginia. After finishing high school she attended Beautician School and worked as a hairdresser in her younger years. In November of 1953 she enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, serving 2 two tours of enlistments. On May 18, 1955, she was united in marriage to Richard Canton in Beaufort County, South Carolina, while they were both in the Service. To this union 2 daughters, Janet and Montine, were born. After their marriage Iva Lou stayed at home to be a devoted wife and mother. The family lived out East until moving to Cushing, MN, over 20 years ago.

Iva Lou was a member of the Randall VFW Auxiliary and also and enthusiastic member of a Clown Club when she was younger.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard; and a daughter, Montine Christenson. Iva Lou is mourned in passing by her daughter, Janet Canton of Milaca, MN; 4 grandchildren, Michelle Canton, Kristal Canton, Richard Canton, and Serena Osborn; and 2 great grandsons.