Elmyra Luverne Kittelson was born on November 27, 1922, at Lake Shore Township, Lac qui Parle County, to parents William and Bertha (Sumner) Hinneberg. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odessa. She attended country school at District #41 in Big Stone County through the eighth grade.During her life Elmyra worked as a waitress, home maker, and did house cleaning for others. She enjoyed having coffee with friends and family, gardening, and raising flowers. She particularly enjoyed visiting with her nieces and nephews. She made her home in Correll until moving to Westwind Village in February of 1999.Elmyra died on Sunday, July 12, at Westwind Village in Morris. She had attained 86 years, 7 months, and 15 days of age.She is survived by two sisters: Florence (Clarence) Hillman of Odessa, and Elaine (Eugene) Dahl of Dawson; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Clarence, Bernard, and Loren Hinneberg; and three sisters: Inez Meister, Thelma Hanson, and Jonetta Kelly.