Erna Augusta Caproon, age 101, of Columbia Heights passed away peacefully on May 5, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, John; parents, Emil and Alwina Borchardt; 2 brothers; and 5 sisters. Survived by children, Charlene, Sheila, James, and Lynn; 1 grandson; and 3 great-grandsons. Erna will be remembered for her spunk and her love of music and dancing. Memorials preferred to the family. Family is planning private funeral services.

1940 Farmington Township, Lake, South Dakota Census:
Emil Borchardt Head Male 59 Wisconsin
Alwine Borchardt Wife Female 54 Wisconsin
Clements Borchardt Son Male 31 South Dakota
Erna Borchardt Daughter Female 21 South Dakota
Margaret Borchardt Daughter Female 18 South Dakota
Eugene Borchardt Son Male 12 South Dakota

1930 Farmington Township, Lake, South Dakota Census:
Emil Borchardt Head Male 49 Wisconsin
Alvina Borchardt Wife Female 45 Wisconsin
Clement Borchardt Son Male 21 South Dakota
Calmar Borchardt Daughter Female 19 South Dakota
Irene Borchardt Daughter Female 18 South Dakota
Florance Borchardt Daughter Female 16 South Dakota
Lydia Borchardt Daughter Female 14 South Dakota
Erna Borchardt Son Male 11 South Dakota
Margaret Borchardt Daughter Female 8 South Dakota
Udena Borchardt Daughter Female 2 South Dakota

1920 Farmington Township, Lake, South Dakota Census:
Emil Borchardt Head Male 39 Wisconsin
Albina Borchardt Wife Female 34 Wisconsin
Clemens Borchardt Son Male 11 South Dakota
Clara Borchardt Daughter Female 9 South Dakota
Irene Borchardt Daughter Female 7 South Dakota
Florence Borchardt Daughter Female 6 South Dakota
Ledya Borchardt Daughter Female 4 South Dakota
Erna Borchardt Daughter Female 1 South Dakota

Note: obituary does not indicate cemetery. Sunset Memorial is assumed because her husband is intered there.