Christie/Kristi (Prestegard) Savereide

PRESTEGARD, SAVEREIDE

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 3/26/2024 at 15:05:28

From Story City Herald January 17, 1924 (page 1)

OBITUARY

Mrs. Kristi Savereide

Mrs. Kristi Savereide was born at Odda, Norway, June 24, 1829, and died at the old people's home in Story City, Jan. 9, 1924, being thus 94 years, 6 months and two weeks old.

Her husband died in Norway in 1884, and in 1892 she immigrated to America. She settled in Story City in the spring of 1893 and she lived here continuously until the time of her death.

Three children survive her, namely a daughter in Norway, Lars Savereide of Estherville and Knute Savereide of this place. She herself was the last of 11 children.

The funeral service was conducted in the Immanuel church last Saturday, Rev. Heimarck officiating.