Obituaries S - T - U - V, Emmet County, Iowa

Sauggue, Katherin	Skog, Lars	Sykes, George
Sanborn, Grace Gilbertson	Skog, Randi	Sykes, Mary Jane
Sando, Barbara (Mrs. Ole E.)	Skoge, Bertha	Syverson, Ella (Eli)
Sando, Berget (Mrs. T. O.)	Skow, Christine	Syverson, Selma
Sando, Ferdinand	Skow, Martin	Syverson, Sever
Sando, Herman	Smith, Everett C.	Teller, Flevre
Sando, Oliver E.	Smith, Louis	Tenborg, Jean Louise
Sando, Otto B.	Smith, Mina	Tendal, Ella
Sando, Randina	Solberg, Minnie	Thomsen, Gena
Sando, Tollif O.	Solomonson, Ole	Thoreson, Julia
Sandow, Sarah E.	Soper, Cynthia Jane	Thorson, Olina
Sandvig, Agnes	Soper, Laura Isa Ridley	Tillea, Lawrence
Savereide, Lars H.	Soper, Roswell K	Tollifson, Ole
Schaad, Libbie B.	Soper, Rufus D.	Torreson, Alice
Schenck, Laura Ball	Sorbo, Nina	Tostensen, H.
Schenck, Leonard B.	Sorum, Retta	Traefald, Askel
Shadle, George W.	Sorum, Rubina	Traefald, Bertha
Shively, Tammie	Spoo, Elmer	Traefald, Esther
Shull, Anna McGuirt	Stannerson, O'Lina	Turner, Grandpa
Sidles, James D.	Stannerson, Tomas	Ullensvang, Maxine
Sikes, Frank	Stenberg, Marie	Umbarger, James F.
Silge, Henry O.	Stewart, Walter	Umbarger, Winifred
Skattebo, Arthur F.	Stockberger, Lillie May	Vambheim, Andrew Peterson
Skattebo, Clarence I.	Strand, Asgrim	Vambheim, Elizabeth
Skattebo, Knud K.	Sturm, Robert F.	Van Laar, Lloyd A.
Skattebo, Knute K.	Sullivan, Francis	Vandenburgh, Margaret
Skattebo, Lloyd T.	Sullivan, James	Vandenburgh, Minard A.
Skattebo, Marit Berge	Sunde, Mildred	Vandenburgh, Minard W.
Skjeldaas, John K. (Knutson)

The deceased Mrs. Julius Saggue was born the 15th of November 1856 at Holstein, Germany. Very soon after she was baptized and made by baptism a child of God. When old enough she visited the school till fourteen years of age and then was confirmed in our holy Evangelical Lutheran faith. In the year 1881 she came with her parents to this country. When sixteen years old she was married in the bonds of holy matrimony to Julius Saggue who now mourns her early death. Mrs. Saggue gave birth to eight children six of whom are living. Her suffering was of a long duration. Last winter she had considerable trouble with her heart, but seemed to recover. At the beginning of October, she became sick with pleurisy and from that time was continually confined to her bed. Two weeks ago she longed to get the Lord's supper when she confessed her sin and then received the sacrament with implicit faith. A few days after she gave birth to a boy and little hope was then entertained as to her recovery. She knew however that her end was near and wished therefore that her little baby be buried by her side, the child lived twenty-three hours. December 12th [1902], at eleven o'clock she died peacefully without any pain. Her suffering was great, her relief a blessing. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, six children, father, mother and four brothers. She was thirty-six years and twenty-seven days old. The remains were laid to rest in Union cemetery, Ellsworth township.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 24, 1902.

The following item was published in the Vindicator and Republican, December 18, 1902:

Mrs. Sago, who lived near Huntington, died Saturday morning [December 12, 1902] and was buried Monday. She had been ill for a long time.

Funeral services for Grace B. Sanborn, 102, of Estherville will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 22 at the First Presbyterian Church in Estherville with the Rev. Mark Gabbard officiating. Internment will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery. She died on Friday, June 18, 2004 at the Good Samaritan Center in Estherville.

Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. today at the Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home in Estherville.

Grace was born on March 3, 1902 in Swan Lake Township, Emmet County, the daughter of Ole G. and Josie (Peterson) Gilbertson. She graduated from Maple Hill High School ad from the University of Northern Iowa.

On July 27, 1927 she was united in marriage to Clyde E. Sanborn in Estherville. The couple operated a general store in Varina and in Swea City before opening the East Lawn Market in Estherville in 1933 and later moving to a downtown location.

During World War II, Clyde and Grace served at the Rock Island Arsenal. In 1945 they returned back to Estherville where they owned and operated the Sanborn Furniture Store.

Although Grace never had any children, she was very interested in education for children. She and Clyde established an educational trust making scholarships available each year for Estherville area students at Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville and the University of Northern Iowa.

She has been preceded in death by her husband, parents and two brothers, Harold and Orvin Gilbertson.

Source: the Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, June 21, 2004.

Died--In Twelve Mile Lake township, at the home of her son, T. O. Sando, Wednesday, March 4th, 1903, Barbara T. Sando, died at the age 84 years, 4 months and 5 days.

Mrs. Sando, born November 1, 1818, was a native of Norway, her maiden name being Barbro Opsata. She came from Norway to this country in 1845, and has lived in Emmet county since 1863. She was the mother of seven children, five boys and two girls. Her husband, Ole T. Sando, who was born June 5th, 1817, died November 8, 1882. Only four of the children are living, among whom is T. O. Sando, who has been a capable member of the Emmet County Board of Supervisors. A son from Sioux Falls and a daughter from North Dakota attended the funeral which was held at the Sando home last Friday, Rev. Strand conducting the solemn exercises. The interment was made in the Wallingford cemetery.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, March 11, 1903.

PIONEER LADY IS CALLED TO FINAL REWARD

Mrs. T. O. Sando Dies at Her Home in Wallingford

OVER 50 YEARS HERE

For several weeks, Mr. and Mrs. Tollef O. Sando have been very low and on Monday afternoon [7 Apr 1924], Mrs. Sando passed quietly away. For years she had been a sufferer with gall stones and this with the complications of old age caused her death. She had made her home in this county since a young girl coming here from Norway with her parents.

In 1871 she was married to Mr. Sando, and to them were born nine children: Barbara, wife of G. Gilbert; Randina and Beatta of Wallingford, Herman of Jackson, Minn.; Erick of Ringsted; Helen, Otto, Emma (Mrs. Anton Stoery) and Ferdinand, all deceased.

For a number of years after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Sando lived with their family on a homestead in Estherville township which Mr. Sando had taken from the government. This was later sold and a farm of 280 acres in Twelve Mile Lake township was purchased. In 1914 they retired from the farm and moved to Wallingford where they have since made their home. Their daughters, Randina and Beatta, have cared for them during these years.

Mrs. Sando was a faithful member of the Lutheran church, a devoted mother, wife and homemaker. The many admirable qualities that enabled her to "carry on" through the vicissitudes of pioneer home building made her a favorite among her circle of friends. She will be sorely missed by them as well as by her own immediate family and relatives.

Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Wallingford church and interment made in the cemetery at that place.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, April 9, 1924.

WALLINGFORD YOUNG MAN DIES OF TUBERCULOSIS
Ferdinand Sando Died Saturday Evening at Home of His Parents--Funeral Monday

The funeral of Ferdinand Sando was held at the Lutheran church at Wallingford, Monday afternoon and a large crowd of friends and neighbors gathered to pay their last respects to the memory of one of the most popular young men of that town. Mr. Sando was a victim of the white plague, having been stricken with it last winter following an attack of pneumonia. He died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Sando Saturday evening [September 30, 1916]. He leaves to mourn his loss besides his parents, four sisters and two brothers, all of whom were present at the funeral. He was twenty-four years of age. Mr. Sando was one of the most respected boys in Wallingford, having been raised in that vicinity. The whole community mourns the loss it has suffered and extends sincerest sympathy to the bereaved family.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville weekly newspaper, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, October 4, 1916.

Herman Edward Sando, 55, former Emmet county resident passed away at his home in Minneapolis last Thursday [September 24, 1934] of tuberculosis. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at one o'clock in the East Riverside church, the Rev. Peder Nordsletten and the Rev. S. Strand in charge. Burial was made in the Wallingford cemetery.

Mr. Sando was born near Wallingford, March 18, 1879. He attended the rural school of this county and the State Teachers college in Cedar Falls and later taught school for four years.

He married Miss Anna Knutson of Petersburg and the couple farmed near Maple Hill for three years then moved to Jackson where Mr. Sando was in the real estate business. Later they moved to Minneapolis where he continued in the real estate business.

He is survived by his wife, two daughters and one son, a brother Eric and two sisters Bertha and Randina, all of Minneapolis and a sister, Mrs. G. Gilbert of Wallingford.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, October 2, 1934.

P. B. Peterson of Wallingford, Iowa, arrived in this city [Aberdeen, SD] this week, the bearer of sad tidings to the mother and brother of Oliver E. Sando, late of this city [Aberdeen].

About Christmas time Mr. Sando left Aberdeen for a short visit to Chicago and on his way back visited his old home in [Emmet County] Iowa. After staying there a few days he was taken sick with the black diphtheria and quarantined at Estherville, Iowa where he died the 12th of January [1905] and was buried there the same evening. No one, not even his own relatives, being allowed to be present.

Mr. Sando was born in Emmet County, Iowa on May 5th, 1871. In 1882 he came with his parents to South Dakota. The family settled in Highland township, Brown county. Until the last summer he had been engaged in farming, but last spring rented his farm and moved into Aberdeen where he worked most of the time last summer for T. H. Moen.

His relatives to mourn his sad departure are his mother and brother, J. E. Sando of this city, his sister, Mrs. Geo. Kramer of Puyallup, Washington, his aunt, Mrs. Geo. Osher of Aecia [sic], and his uncles and aunts at Wallingford, Iowa. Mr. Sando was a member of the Norwegian Lutheran church of good standing, was honest and trustworthy in all his affairs, having accumulated quite a little property. He owned, besides his farm, some city property, having most promising prospects.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: reprinted in an unnamed Estherville newspaper, 17 February 1905, compiled in a scrapbook of Mrs. John K. Johnson of Emmet County, Iowa.

OTTO B. SANDO DEAD

Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Sando Passed Away Thursday
Born and Raised in Emmet County and Was Popular In and Around Wallingford

Otto Bernhard Sando, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Sando died at the home of his parents Thursday [May 12 1910]. Cause of his death was appendicitis. Funeral was held at the Sando home at 12:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon and at the West Emanuel church near Wallingford at 2:30 o'clock same day, burial was made at the cemetery adjoining the church. At the funeral service Rev. J. K. Akre of this place preached the sermon, and J. M. Wolden spoke on the life of the young man. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended the funeral.

Otto Sando was born in Emmet county, at the same place where he died, February 2, 1887, and was at the time of his death 23 years of age. He was an honorable, upright young man and enjoyed the confidence of a host of friends. His death comes as a shock to the many friends of the Sando family. This is the first death that has visited this family.

They have the sympathy of all in their sorrow. Relatives present at the funeral were Mrs. M. T. Lallehanger of Sarnia, North Dakota; Miss Rose Grangard, D. V. Stadsvold and Selmer Seveatson [Sevatson] of Waukon; Mrs. Rev. O. O. Sando and daughter Maria of Colton, South Dakota; and Randina Sando of Minneapolis.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett Source: unknown Estherville weekly newspaper, dated May 18, 1910 in a scrapbook compiled by Mrs. John K. Johnson of Wallingford.

Randina Sando, 73, of Wallingford, died Saturday afternoon [February 16, 1946] about 4 p.m. in Holy Family hospital. Miss Sando fell about two weeks ago and fractured her hip. She was alone at the time that she fell and although she managed to get into her house could not get any help.

The next day about noon, a neighbor, Belle Egertson, found her unable to move and badly chilled. She was taken to Holy Family hospital then. Cause of her death was given as complications from the fracture.

Miss Sando was born Dec. 22, 1874 in Estherville township in a log cabin south of town. She received her education on Emmet county. For a number of years she was a housekeeper in fraternity houses in Minneapolis and Iowa City. She was a member of Wallingford Lutheran church.

Her survivors are two sisters, Mrs. G. Gilbert of Wallingford and Mrs. Tom Oxhovd, Wittenburg, Wisc.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Wallingford Lutheran church with the Rev. C. B. Gunderson officiating. Burial will be in the Wallingford Lutheran cemetery. Friends may call at the Mahlum and Sandin funeral parlors on Tuesday evening.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, February 18, 1946.

TOLLEF O. SANDO PASSES AWAY AT WALLINGFORD LAST FRIDAY

WAS A PIONEER OF COUNTY HAVING COME TO EMMET COUNTY WITH PARENTS IN EIGHTEEN SIXTY THREE

Homesteaded in Estherville Township But Later Moved to 12 Mile Lake

On Friday evening [6 Jun 1924], Mr. Tollef O. Sando passed away at his home in Wallingford. For several months he had been very low and his death was expected daily. His wife had preceded him in death only two months ago.

The deceased was born in Rock county, Wisconsin, Dec. 22, 1845. His parents were Ole E. and Barbara (Opsata) Sando, who were natives of Norway and came to Wisconsin from that country in 1845. The following year they came to Iowa and lived in Clayton and Mitchell counties until 1863 when they moved to Emmet county. The father homesteaded a farm in Estherville township. The son, T. O. Sando, also homesteaded in Estherville township when he became of age. He farmed this for many years but later sold and bought another farm in Twelve Mile Lake township. He lived here with his family until 1914 when he retired and moved to Wallingford.

In 1871 He was married to Miss Berget Sando, and nine children were born to them, five of whom survive their father. They are Mrs. Barbara Gilbert of Wallingford, Randina and Beatta at home; Herman of Jackson, Minn., and Erick of Ringsted.

Mr. Sando was one of the pioneers who have prospered with the community in which he has lived and in his last years enjoyed the comforts which he had labored so hard to acquire. He was held in the highest esteem in his home community for the uprightness of his character and his business integrity. In his home life he was above reproach, a loving and faithful husband and father.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, June 11, 1924.

Mrs. Sarah E. Sandow passed away at her home in Aberdeen, South Dakota, on April 7 [1917] after an illness of one week of pneumonia and old age, being at the time of her death 71 years, 3 months and 7 days of age. She was born January 1, 1846 in Norway. She moved to America with her parents in 1869, and was shortly after married to Erick O. Sandow of Estherville, Iowa. They settled in a farm four miles south of Estherville and lived there for several years but later moved to Aberdeen, South Dakota. To this union were born three children, Oliver, Mrs. Bertha Kramer and Edward, her only surviving child. The body was shipped back to the Wallingford cemetery where he husband and son are buried. The funeral was held on Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Severson, in the Riverside church. Her daughter, Mrs. Kramer, died in April, 1914, at Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Mrs. E. Sandow was a good woman. She had many trials and privations, as her husband died when the children were small.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: from an Estherville newspaper item dated April 18, 1917 in a scrapbook compiled by Mrs. John K. Johnson, Wallingford.

Agnes Sandvig the daughter of Nels and Bertha (Jamni) Bortvit was born June 13, 1914 near Graettinger, Iowa. She passed away Monday, July 4, 2005 at the Good Samaritan Center in Estherville, Iowa at the age of 91.

She received her education in Emmetsburg, graduating from Emmetsburg High School in 1930.

On September 9, 1939 she was united in marriage to Cecil J. Thompson. Following their marriage, the couple lived the area for 30 years until his death in 1964. Later, she then married Gordon Sandvig and he died in July of 1992. She was currently living at the Estherville Good Samaritan Center.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Corliss J. Thompson and his wife, Sue of Tonganoxie, Kansas; Jerald L. Thompson and his wife, Kathy of Estherville; Barbara A. Waggie of Bloomington, Minnesota; seven grandchildren, Anjanette Milham and her husband, Pete; Corriedawn Fritsch and her husband, Michael; Jann Turnbull and her hsuband, Robert; Randy Thompson; Jerry Thompson; Christopher Waggie and his wife, Theresa; Elizabeth Heiber and her husband, Jason; 14 great-grandchildren; her sisters, Mary Bergeson and Bertha Olson and brother Jerry Bortvit.

She has been preceded in death by her grandson, Jerry Lee Thompson and six brothers and sisters.

Lars H. Savereide, 82, long time Estherville resident, died at 7:30 p.m. yesterday [24 August 1948] of a heart attack while being taken in an ambulance to the Park View clinic. He had been in failing health for about four months and suffered a severe heart bloc about a week and a half ago.

The deceased was born Dec. 8, 1866 at Savereide, Sonhordland, Norway. He learned the shoe repairing trade in Norway, coming to the United States when he was about 21. In this country he first lived in Morris, Ill., where he operated a shoe repair shop. At Morris, he was united in marriage at an early date to Mary Christianson, who died about 1903. In 1906, Savereide married again, to Pauline Fossel of Morris.

In 1915, he moved to Estherville where he has lived ever since. In Estherville, he operated a shoe repair business for 33 years.

Savereide was an active member of the Estherville Lutheran Church and acted as Presentor there for 26 years.

Besides his wife, he is survived by nine children, four, Harry of Waterloo; Ole of Chicago, Arthur of Harlan, Mrs. Mable Luce of St. Paul, Minn., by his first wife, and five, Mrs. Thelma Seiglaff, a missionary in Africa, now in Norway on her way back to the United States; the Rev. Cyrus Savereide, Hillsboro, N. D., Mrs. Louise Hay, Emmetsburg; Arnold, Tallassee, Ala., ad Mrs. Imogene Goslin, Estherville, by his second wife, 20 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Services will be held in the Estherville Lutheran church at a time to be decided later. The Rev. C. M. Hanson will officiate at the burial rites with interment at Estherville Lutheran cemetery.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Iowa, August 25, 1948.

Mrs. Geo. F. Schaad, Sr., died at her home in Estherville, Iowa, Nov. 9th [1904] at 7:20 a.m. in the 81st year of her age and was laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery Friday, Nov. 11, 1904.

Libbie B. Hoy was born in county Longford, Ireland, August 15th, 1824. She came to America in the year 1847, settling in Jamaica, L. I., where she was married to Geo. F. Schaad, on the 11th day of April 1849. Four children were born to this union, Chas. H., who recently died at Terry, S. D., Augusta L. (Fancher) of Lincoln, Neb., Eliza H. (Weir) who died several years ago at her home in Emmet county, and Geo. F. Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Schaad came to Iowa in the year 1856, first settling at Waterloo, removing from there to Algona in 1859 and locating in Emmet county in 1863, where they have lived continuously since.

The funeral was held from the Free Baptist church, Rev. McColly conducting the service. The pall bearers were M. K. Whelan, R. E. Ridley, Henry Coon, E. R. Littell, Geo. C. Allen and William Bartlett.

No neighbor or friend was ever in want of assistance without a ready response from Mrs. Schaad. Many a case of sickness and distress was relieved and soothed by her willing hands when the country was new and hardships great. She lived a Christian life and was sure of her reward.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, November 16, 1904.

Mrs. Leonard Schenck, 71, died at 7:45 o'clock last night [July 2, 1956] at Holy Family Hospital of a heart attack. Mrs. Schenck had suffered the first coronary attack eight years ago.

She had been in failing health for the past month but after being hospitalized five days ago she had appeared to be improving until the attack last night.

Laura Winifred Ball was born Sept. 15, 1884 in Story County near Boone. She came to Emmet County about 56 years ago.

Miss Ball was married to Leonard Schenck Jan 2, 1906 at Dolliver. Mr. and Mrs. Schenck had observed their 50th anniversary in January.

Mr. and Mrs. Schenck had farmed in this community since their marriage, moving to Estherville last November from a farm near Wallingford.

Survivors in addition to her husband include a daughter, Mrs. Flossie Jensen; three sons, Floyd, Ronald and Raymond, all of Estherville; three sisters, Mrs. Albert Myhre of Huntington, Mrs. Frank Rosburg of Dunnell, Minn. and Mrs. Herman Rosburg of Brahm, Minn.; and two brothers, John Ball of Jackson, Minn., and Frank Ball of Grantsburg, Wis. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Mrs. Schenck was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday,1:30 p.m. at Sternborg chapel and 2 p.m. at the Methodist church, the Rev. Harrison G. Dawes officiating.

Friends may call at Sternborgs from this evening until time of the services Thursday. Burial will be in East Side Cemetery.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, July 3, 1956.

Leonard Blaine Schenck, 73, longtime resident of Emmet county died of a heart attack at 1:30 p.m. yesterday [Nov 26, 1957] at Holy Family Hospital. Mr. Schenck had been in failing health for the past two months and had entered the hospital Monday evening.

Mr. Schenck was born Oct. 12, 1884 in Winneshiek county. He received his education there and also attended business college at Decorah. He came to Emmet County as a young man in 1901.

On Jan 3, 1906 he was married to Laura Winifred Ball near Dolliver. The couple farmed on various places in Emmet county until retirement in the fall of 1955 when they moved to Estherville. Mr. Schenck was a member of the First Methodist Church here.

Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Flossie Jensen and three sons, Raymond, Ronald and Floyd, all of Estherville, and two brothers, Lloyd of Estherville and Clayton of Superior.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 Friday afternoon at the Sternborg Funeral Chapel followed by 2:00 o'clock services in the First Methodist Church.

Pallbearers will be Herman Herke, Lester Larson, Ralph Schacherer, Donald Hansen, Duane Fisher and Elwood Miller.

The body will be in state at Sternborg's Funeral Home from this evening until time of services.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, November 27, 1957.

G. Shadle, City Clerk, Is Called
Heart Disease Fatal to Well Known Estherville Man; Mourned by Host of Friends

George W. Shadle, 70, Estherville city clerk for the past eight years died Thursday evening [Dec. 2, 1943] at his home after a two-day illness. Mr. Shadle who has suffered with a heart ailment for several years was stricken at 9:30 p.m. and passed away without regaining consciousness. He had not been at the office since Tuesday.

Born July 8, 1873 at Pleasantville, Iowa, the son of F. M. and Ann Shadle, he came to Estherville in 1902 to enter business with the firm of F. M. Shadle and Sons. He continued to operate the store here for 30 years and was with the Shadle store at Pleasantville for a year. The family then returned to this city and has resided here in their home since that time.

In addition to his services as city clerk, Mr. Shadle served on the city council for two terms. He had been a director of the Estherville Chamber of Commerce and a trustee and secretary of the board of trustees of the Presbyterian church. He had been a member of the B. P. O. Elks for 39 years.

On Sept. 1, 1906, Mr. Shadle was married to Miss Emma Thorson of Armstrong at the Presbyterian manse in Des Moines, Rev. McCleod formerly of the local church officiating. Two children were born to this union, Francis T. Shadle and Virginia, now Mrs. Paul Phelps of Cleveland Heights, Ohio.

The widow and two children, four grandchildren, Stephen and George Shadle and Robert and James Phelps survive. There are also two brothers left to mourn his death. Merle and Elton of Pleasantville. His parents and four brothers, Owen, Willard, Chris and Lee preceded him in death.

Funeral service were held Sunday afternoon at 2:45 p.m. from the home and at 3 p.m. from the Presbyterian church. Rev. J. M. Kennedy, pastor of the church officiated. Interment was made in Oak Hill cemetery. Pall bearers were Alex Johnston, Dr. S. G. Ewen, John Greig, A. T. Bringle, Geo. Brunskill and Knut Nau.

Mr. Sadle was a man well liked by every one with whom he came in contact in a business and social way. As truly as could be said of anyone it could be said of him that he was without an enemy. He was quiet, reserved and kindly and in business strictly honest in all his dealings. He will be greatly mommunity.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 9, 1943.

Tammie O. Shively, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius B. Canon was born January 11, 1854, in Sullivan County, N.Y. and died in Armstrong, Iowa, April 14, 1904. Her parents came west and settled in Ogle County, Illinois, where deceased was married in 1878 to Daniel Shively. They moved to Tama County, Iowa, then to Nebraska and finally settled in Shanon County, Missouri. Her husband died there April 2, 1899 and the following year she came to Emmet County where she resided until her death. Five children and six brothers and sisters survive to mourn her early demise. The children are O.L., Gertrude, Florence, and Guy Shively and Mrs. Ed. H. Canfield. The brothers and sisters I.H., C.B., G.W., B.J., A.P. and Winnifred Canon. Deceased was not ill more than a week and her death is supposed to be due to apoplexy. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock at the M.E. Church conducted by Rev. T.A. Ambler and the members of the local Rebecca Lodge.

Thus the Angel of death again stepped into our midst and selected and removed there from another neighbor, another friend, another kind sister, another loving and affectionate mother, and conveyed her from this vale of woe to her place of eternal rest, where there are no shadows or sorrows, no clouds threatening at any moment to destroy our happiness, but where the light of eternal dawn shall shine upon her. For we are according to His promise to look for new heavens and new refuge wherein dwelleth righteousness.

Another grave in the cemetery, to remind the weeping members of her beloved family that she is not dead, but only gone before, to the land where we never say good-bye, preparing to set the golden gates of heaven ajar, for those who are sure to follow.

Contributed by: Sue Olson. Source: probably the Armstrong Journal, April 1904.

Death came Sunday morning [Nov. 20, 1932] at ten-thirty to relieve the suffering of Mrs. Johnathan Shull, 76, who had for several years been an invalid at her home on West Emory street. Mrs. Shull has never recovered from a paralytic stroke, several years ago.

The deceased woman whose maiden name was Anna McGuirt was born at Ft. Smith, Ark. Her father was killed in the Civil War and she was left an orphan at such a tender age that she does not remember either of her parents. With the family who took her as one of their own number she moved to Russell county, Kansas, as a child. There she was married when 16 years old, to Mr. Shull. Early in their married life they moved to Illinois but returned to Kansas and 16 years ago moved to Estherville. Mr. Shull passed away here 10 years ago.

Eleven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Shull. All are living with the exception of Otis who died in 1923. Those surviving their mother are Mrs. Frank Boyle of Spencer, Everett, Levi, Will, Freeman and Mrs. C. C. McLean of Estherville, Mrs. Bert Libby of Elmwood, Ill., Mrs. Chas. Campbell of Gowrie, Mrs. Eli Shull of McCordsville, Ind., and Joe Shull of Fortville, Ind. All but the last two named were here at the time of their mother's passing and for the funeral services which will be held Wednesday afternoon from the Mahlum and Anderson funeral chapel and from the church at Terril. Interment will be made at Terril.

Mrs. Shull was a kindly person, always busy with her family until her last affliction and cheerful in spite of her sufferings. Many friends remember her with affection.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, November 22, 1932.

J. D. SIDLES OF HUNTINGTON DIED AT IOWA CITY LAST FRIDAY

FUNERAL HELD AT HUNTINGTON

A telephone message was received in Huntington last Friday morning announcing the death, at Iowa City Thursday night [April 7, 1909] of Mr. J. D. Sidles, for many years well known and highly respected citizen of Emmet county who lived within one mile of Huntington.

He was taken seriously ill with pneumonia and his two sons, John and Harry were summoned to Iowa City, where, as was stated last week, Mr. Sidles had gone to undergo an operation, and were with him when he passed away.

The operation [for hernia] was successful and he was thought to be out of danger when pneumonia set in resulting in his immediate death.

The funeral services were held at the M. E. church at Huntington Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, and the remains were brought to Estherville for interment in East Side cemetery.

J. D. Sidles was born May 3, 1850 in Illinois. About 43 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Sidles were married in Illinois. The family came to Iowa 17 years ago and settled in Emmet county near Huntington. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Sidles, John, Bert, Harry and Jessie.

Mr. Sidles was a zealous worker in the church whose members will feel their loss keenly in the death of so worthy a member. He was a man beloved by all who knew him, always having a kind and cheering word for everyone he met. If there was sickness in the community Mr. Sidles was always the first to administer to both their physical and spiritual wants. At the death bed it was he who spoke words of comfort to the sorrowing and prayed with the departing and helped the dying sinner to make his peace with God. He was a kind father and loving husband, and the Sidles family know the people of the community so well that no additional words from us are necessary in the way of assurance to them that they have the sympathy of all.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Northern Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; April 14, 1909.

TRAIN KILLS FRANK SIKES
WEST BOUND TRAIN NO. 487 DUE AT ESTHERVILLE 4:45 P.M. HITS MOTOR CAR
CRUSHED UNDER THE CAR
All Ribs on Left Side Broken and Five on Right. Was in Employ of C.R.I.& P. for a Number of Years.

Frank Sikes who has been in the employ of the C.R.I.& P. railroad for a number of years, was instantly killed in the city limits Friday evening [Dec. 5, 1913] at 5:20. He with section foreman Harry Bauman were returning from their day's work on a motor car. They were following train No. 420 and expected to reach the section house before the out-going train would pass them. As they started to cross the long trestle bridge near the round house they saw the outgoing passenger coming, then they realized that they were too late. They quickly stopped their motor car and started pushing it back off the bridge. When they reached the end of the trestle they started to remove the car from the track, but the train was gaining speed and in an instant the engine struck the car shoving it off the embankment which is about twenty feet at that point. In some manner Mr. Sikes was caught in front of the car and as it ran down the loose embankment he was shoved to the bottom where it ran into a thicket of trees about four inches in diameter pinning him under the car. The motor car was wedged in there so that it took about six men to remove it. Mr. Sikes had a gash cut under his left eyebrow and his chest was badly crushed. An inquest was held Monday afternoon. Harry Bauman, section foreman, escaped without injuries.

Mr. Sikes has always been a hard working man. He was forty seven-years old, has made his home in this city nearly all his life and his many friends were horrified to hear of his terrible and sudden death. He leaves an aged mother and two brothers and a sister to mourn his demise.

Funeral services were held in the Catholic church at 2:30 Sunday afternoon and Rev. Father Murtagh delivered a fitting eulogy to his worth. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 10, 1913.

Henry Oscar Silge, 81-year-old Estherville resident, died at 1:10 this afternoon [March 24, 1943] at his home at 309 S. 8th St. following a five-week illness caused by heart trouble and complications. He had been in poor health for the past year.

Mr. Silge was born Aug. 10, 1861, in Wauzeka, Wis. where he received his education. He came to Estherville in 1882 to work as a harnessmaker. He was in the harness business for 52 years. On Jan. 23, 1901 he was married to Minnie Carpenter of Estherville.

A charter member of the local Odd Fellow lodge, Mr. Silge was also a member of the Rebekah lodge. He was one of the original volunteer firemen of the Estherville fire department. When he had been on the fire squad for 50 years the city honored him at a banquet and presented him with a medal in appreciation of the years of service had given.

Mr. Silge started a collection of clippings about the city of Estherville when he came here in 1882. He has been putting these into a scrapbook which is almost up-to-date. Mrs. Silge says that he wished this book, a record of the city's history for more than 60 years, to be given to the public library.

Surviving are his widow; two sisters, Mrs. George Rogers of Estherville and Mrs. Alvina Hanson of Tampa, Fla.; and two brothers, William M. Silge of Wauzeka, Wis., and Ed Silge of Estherville.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, March 24, 1943.

Arthur Francis Skattebo, 58, retired Wallingford farmer, died yesterday morning [24 Oct 1954] in Holy Family Hospital, Estherville, after a serious illness of three weeks.

Mr. Skattebo lived in Emmet county all of his life, farming in Twelve Mille Lake and High Lake townships until his retirement about six years ago when he and Mrs. Skattebo moved to Wallingford.

He was born Sept. 7, 1896 in Twelve Mile Lake township the son of Mr. and Mrs. K. K. Skattebo. His boyhood was spent on his parent's farm and he received his education in the Twelve Mile Lake township schools.

Mr. Skattebo married Elmira Paulson in 1926 at Wallingford. He was a member of the Wallingford Lutheran church.

Survivors include his widow and three brothers, Clarence, Lloyd and Francis, all of Wallingford. He was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Sandine Funeral Home and at 2 p.m. at the Wallingford Lutheran church. The Rev. C. B. Gunderson will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery at Wallingford. Friends may call at the Sandin Funeral Home this evening until time of services Wednesday. Pallbearers will be six nephews of Mrs. Skattebo, Ernest Skattebo, Claire Skattebo, Harold Graff, Andrew Graff, David Paulsen and Eldon Skattebo.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, Oct 25, 1954.

WALLINGFORD -- Clarence Ingvald Skattebo, 77, longtime Wallingford area resident, died at 3:45 p.m. yesterday [July 5, 1963] at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., where he had been hospitalized since suffering a stroke Memorial Day.

He was born Aug. 26, 1885 at Valders, Wis., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Knute Skattebo. As a young man, he moved with his family to the Wallingford area.

On Aug. 23, 1916, he was married to Eda Osher of Wallingford at the home of her parents. The couple farmed in that area until 1947 when they retired and moved to Wallingford.

Mr. Skattebo had been active in community affairs and was a member of the Wallingford Lutheran Church.

His wife, who was in Rochester at the time of his death became ill while there. Her attending physician was not sure today as to whether or not she will be able to attend the funeral services.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. LeRoy (Margaret) Gunderson, Estherville; Mrs. Duane (Carol) Kropf, Atlantic; and Mrs. Richard (Lenora) Kropf, Ruthven; two sons, Earnest, Wallingford; and Clare of Ringsted. Seventeen grandchildren and two brothers, Lloyd of Wallingford and Francis of Wallingford, also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and two brothers.

Funeral services are pending at the Fuhrman Funeral Home in Estherville. Friends may call there from Sunday afternoon until time of services.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa July 6, 1963.

K. K. Skattebo, 71, prominent Wallingford retired farmer, died there yesterday afternoon [29 Sep 1939] of a heart attack. Death was unexpected as Mr. Skattebo had been downtown in the morning and the day before had been on the roof of his two-story house repairing a leak.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. October 3rd at the Wallingford Lutheran church with the Rev. Peder Nordsletten officiating. Interment will be in the Riverside cemetery near there.

Mr. Skattebo is survived by four sons, Clarence, Arthur and Francis, all of Wallingford, and Loyd of Graettinger; and a daughter, Mrs. Lottie Graff of Wallingford.

Mr. Skattebo came to Wallingford 55 years ago from Wisconsin where he was born, and settled on a farm near Wallingford. He has been retired and has lived in Wallingford for 24 years. Mrs. Skattebo died eight years ago.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, September 30, 1939.

Knute K. Skattebo was one of the earliest settlers of the Wallingford community. His death at 4 p.m. Friday [29 Sep 1939] at his home in Wallingford was due to infirmities of old age, altho he had enjoyed excellent health for one of his years until quite recently.

Since his retirement from active work as a farmer he had lived in at Wallingford.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Wallingford church after prayer services at the home. Rev. Peder Nordsletten was in charge of the rites.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville weekly newspaper, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, October 3, 1939.

Loyd (sic) T. [Theodor] Skattebo, 74, Wallingford died Tuesday [5 Nov 1968] at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines. He had been admitted to the hospital on Monday.

He was born Jan (sic) Feb. 1, 1894 at Wallingford, the son of Knute and Maria [Marit/Mary] Skattebo. He attended the Emmet County elementary and high schools and attended Waldorf College at Forest City.

A veteran of World War II, he served overseas in France, and later was a member of the American Legion Norris Kasa Post No. 567, in Wallingford.

Mr. Skattebo is survived by his widow, a son, Eldon of Wallingford; a grandson, Andrew; and a brother, Francis (Fritz), all of Wallingford, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son Kenneth Noel; his parents; four sisters and three brothers.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Wallingford Lutheran Church, Rev. John Pannkuk officiating. Burial will be in the Wallingford Cemetery.

Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at the Fuhrman Funeral Home in Estherville until 11 a.m. Friday when the body will be taken to the church. Visitation will be until time of services.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, November 6, 1968 and Emmet County birth records.

Mrs. K. K. Skattebo, 72, passed away at her home in Wallingford Thursday evening [Aug. 13,1931] after an illness of five years of creeping paralysis. For the past two weeks she had been bedfast, tenderly cared for by her granddaughter, Miss Evelyn Clemmenson.

Mrs. Skattebo (Marit Berge) was born in Manitowoc county, Wis., on June 28, 1859. [Her parents were Ove Zachariassen Boe-Odegaarden-Berge and Marit Olsdatter Berge who migrated from Vang, Valdres, Norway in 1852 to Manitowoc county.]

As an infant she was baptised in the Lutheran faith. Later she was confirmed and she was married to K. K. Skattebo on July 3, 1885, by the same pastor who had confirmed her and who later baptized their first child. [Knud Knudson Skattebo was born 14 Jan 1859 in Manitowoc county to Knud Skattebo and Emma Roble Skattebo, also Norwegian immigrants.

Early in the summer of 1885, Mr. and Mrs. Skattebo moved to Emmet county settling on a farm near the Immanuel church now occupied by Mr. Ball. After two years they moved to the farm on the eastern edge of Twelve Mile Lake township where after purchasing it the second year, they resided for 17 years. They retired at this time and moved into Wallingford.

Mr. and Mrs. Skattebo were the parents of nine children, four of whom, Emma, Leonard, Minnie and Gusta have preceded their mother in death. The husband and five children, Clarence, Mrs. John Graff, Lloyd, Arthur and Francis, all of the Wallingford neighborhood survive. There are also eight grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. David Thompson, a brother of Chicago and S. O. Berge of Manitowoc, Wis., left to mourn the passing of this esteemed woman.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon with Rev. Peder Nordsletten in charge. Rev. S. Strand also spoke. Short prayer services were held at the home at one-thirty with the service proper at the Wallingford church starting at two. Hymns were sung by a quartette composed of Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Lundy, Miss Esther Olson and J. G. Gunderson. The following were pallbearers, Chris Larson, J. O. Kasa, E. E. Ellefson, Paul Paulson, Nels Mickelson and Tom Natterstad. A large gathering of friends at the services spoke of the high regard in which the deceased woman was held.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Sources: The Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, Aug 19,1931, and the Berge ancestral line.

Mrs. K. K. Skattebo, who prior to her marriage, was known as Marit Berge, was born in Manitowoc County, Wis.., on June 28th, 1859. [She was a daughter of Marit and Ove Berge.] Succumbed to death, she left this world on Thursday evening, August 13, 1931 at the age of 72 years, 1 month and 13 days.

As an infant she was baptized in the Lutheran faith. Later on she was confirmed in the same faith. The pastor Rev. Alfson, who confirmed her, also married her and likewise baptized her first born child. She was united in wedlock to Mr. K. K. Skattebo on July 3, 1885.

Influenced by the example of others who had migrated westward from Wisconsin to the younger settlements of the Dakotas, Mr. and Mrs. Skattebo in the strength and vigor of their best years, decided to make their future home in Emmet County. And thus in the early summer of 1885, they settled in the High Lake township on the farm which is now farmed by Mr. Ball near the Immanuel Church. At this place, they resided for two years. Then they moved, and this was in 1887, to their farm in the eastern edge of the Twelve Mile Lake township. They rented this farm the first year. During the second year of residence they purchased it. On this farm Mrs. Skattebo with the other members of this family lived continually until 17 years ago when Mr. and Mrs. Skattebo moved into the town of Wallingford.

Five years ago Mrs. Skattebo contracted the illness known as creeping paralysis. During the last two weeks of her life's journey, she was bedfast. With much credit to her grandchild, Miss Evelyn Clemenson, Mrs. Skattebo during her sickness was tenderly cared for by her.

Mrs. Skattebo was the mother of nine children. Four of them known as Emma, Leonard, Minnie and Gusta, have preceded their mother in death. She is survived by her husband and five children, namely Clarence, Lottie, known as Mrs. John Graff; Lloyd, Arthur and Francis. She also leaves behind her eight grandchildren. Likewise a sister, Mrs. David Thompson of Chicago and a brother S. O. Berge, whose last address was Manitowoc, Wis. All her five surviving children reside in Emmet County, near Wallingford.

The funeral services were held on Saturday, August 15, 1931, with Rev. Peder Nordsletten, local pastor in charge. Rev. S. Strand spoke also. A brief service was conducted at the house at 1:30 o'clock while the service started at 2 o'clock at the Wallingford church. In spite of the busy season a very large gathering was present to bid farewell to one of its older settlers. In addition to floral offerings that were given, a gift to the Home Mission was given also.

A quartette composed of Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Lundy, Miss Esther Olson, and J. G. Gunderson, sang three hymns. The following were the pallbearers: Chris Larson, J. O. Kasa, E. E. Ellefson, Paul Paulson, Nels Mickelson and Tom Natterstad.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, October 26, 1931.

Johannes Knutson Skjeldaas was born in Ullensvang, Hardanger, Norway Jan. 14, 1830, and died at Estherville Nov. 2, 1924, aged 94 years, 9 months and 19 days. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.

In 1865 he was married to Kari Aamundsdatter Seljestad and the next year they emigrated to America, settling first in Lee county, Illinois. In 1869 they moved to Story county, [Iowa], and then to Thor, [Humboldt county], Iowa in 1872 where Mrs. Skjeldaas died in 1885.

In 1895 he came to Estherville to reside with his daughter, where he has since made his home.

He leaves to mourn his passing his only child, Mrs. Bertha Danielson, and two grandsons, Joe and Albert Danielson.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. S. A. Berge at the daughter's home Tuesday afternoon Nov. 4. He was buried in the Norwegian Cemetery in Estherville.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, November 5, 1924.

Lars Skog, 53, an employee of the Rock Island since 1902, died at his home in Estherville Friday afternoon [Nov. 1933] following a paralytic stroke, which he suffered at Hayfield, while at his work as foreman of the bridge building gang. Stricken at nine thirty Mr. Skoge was given medical attention but lost consciousness as he was being brought to his home here and did not rally before his passing at 12:45 p.m.

Mr. Skoge was born April 15, 1880 in Skaanevik, Norway, a son of Ola and Anna Skoge. He was baptized and received his early religious training in the Lutheran faith and was confirmed in the parish church at Skaanevik. Upon emigrating to America in 1902, he came directly to Estherville. He soon found employment with the Rock Island railroad and had been in the service of that company for 31 years.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; November 7, 1933.

Note: Spelling of Mr. Skog/Skoge's name is as it appeared in the newspaper obituary.

Funeral services for Mrs. Olaf Skog will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Fuhrman Funeral Home and burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery north of Estherville. Rev. Robert Fitzgerald will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Carl Gronstal, Elwin Bringle, Glenn Story, Peter Geil, Earl Hornby and William Hunt.

Mrs. Skog [born Dec 4, 1871 in Norway] died Monday [July 17, 1967] at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Hospital. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Sarah McAndrews of Spirit Lake and Mrs. Otis Woods (Olga) of Estherville; one son, Carl Skog of Estherville, five grandchildren; ll great grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Olga Borreson and Mrs. Christina Sutton, both of Minneapolis.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; July 18, 1967.

Bertha Marie Oedvin was born in Sandene, Nordfjord, Norway [about 1885], her parents being Anders and Marie Oedvin. At the age of 18 she came to this country, coming first to Madison, S. D. She stayed there a while and then spent a year in Minneapolis. From there she came to Estherville and has made her home here since. In the year 1912 she was united in marriage to Lars Skoge. To this union four boys were born, Orville, Arnold, Lloyd and Richard. Besides the boys and her sorrowing husband she leaves to mourn her departure from this life her father and two sisters, Olana and Anna Oedvin, and four brothers, Albert, Reiber, Jonas and Elias Oedvin, all of Norway and two sisters, Mrs. A. E. Johnson and Mrs. Noah Rugtiv of Estherville, and one sister, Mrs. Geo. Dahl of Bryant, S. D., and one brother of Bison, S. D. Baptized and confirmed in Lutheran Church in Norway, Mrs. Skoge united with the Estherville Lutheran church in 1922 and has been an interested and active.member. Mrs. Skoge has for many years been subject to rheumatic trouble with accompanying weakness of the heart. Some three weeks ago these ailments reoccurred with greater intensity and brought on her death Wednesday morning, April 29th. As a kind and loving wife and mother and good neighbor she will be greatly missed by them as well as by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the Estherville Lutheran church at 2:00 o'clock, Rev. Mathre officiating. The pall bearers were Abr. Stueland, Roy, Grinde, Magnus Lundervold, Knut Tangeros, Lars Fransdal and Paul Posse. Interment was made in the East Side cemetery. The church was filled at the service with relatives and the many sympathizing friends of the family.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; May 6, 1931.

Christine Marie Jorgensen was born near Christian Feldt, Denmark, January 6, 1851, and passed away at her home at Armstrong, Iowa, January 5, 1935, at the age of 83 years, 11 months and 29 days.

She was baptized and confirmed in the Danish Lutheran church when a young girl. She came to America in the year 1877 where she was united in marriage to Martin N. Skow at Sabula, Iowa, on June 2 of the same year. Six children were born to this union, two of whom with the husband preceded her in death. Those surviving are: Magnus Skow, of Armstrong; Mrs Emma Petersen, of Fenton; Mrs. Minnie Wiuff, of Armstrong; Mrs. Alma Willson, of Armstrong, also 13 grandchildren, 2 brothers and 1 sister.

Mrs. Skow had lived in Kossuth and Emmet counties for 50 years. For the past 19 years she had lived in Armstrong making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Wiuff, where she has been tenderly cared for in her declining years. Mrs. Skow was a great home body and a lover of flowers, and had many friends and acquaintances.

Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon in the M. E. church, the Rev. C. B. Mitchell, of Burt, former pastor, in charge. Burial was in the Armstrong Grove cemetery.

Out of town friends and relatives attending the funeral were: Mrs. Anna Andersen, of Clear Lake, Iowa; Mrs. Mary Juhl and Mrs. Otto Rabe, of Crystal Lake, Iowa; Floyd Petersen, and Miss Nora Tagland, of Kanawha, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Anton Dahl, Mrs. Marie Hansen, Mrs. Ida Fink, Mrs. H.J. Fink, Carl Fink, Mrs. Henry Meyers and daughter, Lois Jane, of Ringsted.

The angel of death has once more found his way to our village and claimed another of its citizens. He goes where he will taking whom he pleases; the young the middle age and the aged. His icy fingers respects not mankind; but is stealing us away one by one. This time he claims Mr. Martin N. Skow a loved and respected man who was born in Denmark September 24th 1864; and died at his home in Armstrong April 7th 1920; at the age of 73 years 7 months and 13 days.

He came to America in 1872 settling at Sabula Iowa where he remained until 1881; when he moved to Seneca Iowa where he farmed until the year 1915 at which time he moved to Armstrong where he remained until his death.

He was united in marriage in 1877 to Miss Christine Marie Jorgensen who was also born in Denmark. To this union six children were born; the oldest a son died in infancy. Those who survive him are Magnus Skow of Swea City; Iowa Mrs. Carl Petersen of Seneca Iowa, Mrs. Jens P. Jorgenson of Campbell; California Mrs. Hans P. Wuiff; and Mrs Chas Willson of Armstrong.

There are left to mourn his departure his wife; five children; seven grandchildren and one sister Mrs. Anna Jorgenson of Chicago besides other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held in M. E. church Friday afternoon and conducted by the pastor after which the remains were laid away in Armstrong Cemetery.

Everett C. Smith, 91, of Estherville and formerly of Armstrong died March 22, 1993 at Good Samaritan Center in Estherville. Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home in Estherville. There will be a special service [sic - visitation] at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 26 until time of services at 1:30 p.m. at Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Chapel in Armstrong with Rev. Marshall Monthei officiating. Burial will be in Armstrong Grove Cemetery.

Everett was born November 29, 1901 in Armstrong to Eddie and Edith (Jenkins) Smith. He received his education in the Armstrong School.

On December 24, 1935 he married Florence Mae Baker at Burt, Iowa. Everett has lived all his life in Emmet County. He farmed in the Armstrong area until his retirement in 1968. The couple moved to Maple Hill in 1969. He has been a resident at Good Samaritan Center in Estherville since August 1983.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Armstrong and was the oldest living member of the church at the time of his death. Everett was also a member of the Emmet County Farm bureau.

Survivors include his wife, Florence M. Smith of Estherville; niece, Irene Smith of Armstrong; sister-in-law, Edna West and her husband, Kenneth of Estherville, Iowa; three nephews, Douglas, Richard and Don West.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Lewis [sic] and one sister, Cora Smith.

Funeral services for Louis Smith, 91, were held Wednesday, October 4 at 10:30 a.m. at Henry and Olson Funeral Chapel in Armstrong, Rev. Travis Cannady officiating and burial in Armstrong Grove Cemetery. Mr. Smith died Sunday at Fairmont Community Hospital.

He was born September 5, 1887 at Vinton, Iowa, the son of Eddie Smith and Edith Jenkins. He came to Emmet County in 1895 and Armstrong in 1896, receiving his education in the Armstrong schools. He married Elmina Cronk February 22, 1910 at Estherville. He farmed all his working life.

Survivors include one daughter, Irene Smith of Armstrong; 1 brother Everett Smith, Maple Hill; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 1 daughter, 1 sister.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the First Methodist Church for Mrs. Louis Smith, 84, who died at her home near Armstrong Saturday morning following an extended illness.

Mina Cronk was born December 3, 1876 at Montour, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Cronk. She graduated from Montour High School and attended Drake University in Des Moines for a year.

She married Louis Smith February 22, 1910 at Estherville. The couple farmed for 47 years one and a half miles east of Armstrong. Mrs. Smith taught school in Tama, Grundy, Kossuth and Emmet Counties. A member of the Methodist Church, she also taught Sunday School for many years.

Her husband and one daughter, Irene survive. She was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother.

Minnie Ethel Nordby, the daughter of O.J. and Anna (Nelson) Nordby was born, April 12, 1906, at Depew, Iowa and departed this life on Friday, May 13, 2005, at the Valley Vue Care Center in Armstrong, Iowa at the age of 99 years old.

She received her education in the rural Todd schools graduating from Emmetsburg High School. She then attended Waldorf College. Minnie taught for a couple of years in rural country schools.

On February 12, 1927, she was united in marriage to Oscar Solberg in Cylinder, Iowa. After their marriage, the couple farmed Northeast of Ringsted and near Depew. The couple then moved to their farm North of Armstrong, where they farmed for over forty years. Oscar died September 10, 1981. Minnie has been a resident of the Valley Vue Care Center in Armstrong since July of 2003.

She was a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church and Nazareth Lutheran Women. Minnie was also a member of the Lake Road Club, Farm Bureau and the Election Board.

Left to cherish Minnie's memory are her children, Aloah Welp and her husband, Cyril of Marshalltown, Iowa; Gaylord Solberg and his wife, Deloris of Clinton, Iowa; seventeen grandchildren; thirty-five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Alice Nordby of Laguana Hills, California and Nina Nordby of Norfolk, Nebraska.

Minnie has been preceded in death by her parents; husband; children, Marjorie and Richard; brothers, Otto and Neal; sisters, Orloue, Catherine, Agnes and Clara and grandson, Loni.

This community was shocked early Sunday morning when word was brought to this city that Ole Solomonson had died at five o'clock that morning (Oct. 29, 1899) at his home in Swan Lake township. Very few knew of his sickness. He had made a trip to South Dakota only two weeks before and returned with several hundred head of stock. He complained on his return of not feeling well and was suffering considerable with a lame back and neck. He continued to do his work around home until a week before his death when he was compelled to remain in bed and a doctor summoned. It was found then that he was suffering from a genuine case of typhoid fever. He was very sick the fore part of the week but on Friday and Saturday he seemed much better and his condition was not alarming to his family and friends. A trained nurse had been constantly at his bedside from the time he was taken sick and on Saturday night when the doctor made his daily call he seemed as cheerful and easy as a well man. He rested comfortably during the night, sleeping a greater portion of the time. At five o'clock in the morning he called for a glass of milk and the nurse left the room on this errand and on her return which was not five minutes from the time she had left, she was horrified to find that he had passed away. By his death this county loses an esteemed and highly respected citizen. He was upright and honorable in all his dealings and those who knew him always had a good word for Ole Solomonson.

Deceased was thirty-nine years of age at the time of his death and had lived in Emmet county since early childhood, his parents locating here early in the sixties. He had always been a farmer, with the exception of a couple of years he worked for the John Paul Lumber Co. in this city, and had accumulated considerable wealth. The last few years he had converted his farm into a stock ranch and was dealing quite extensively in cattle. His presence will not only be sorrowfully missed by relatives but by all of Emmet county. Decease was one of the leaders in the Scandinavian Lutheran church of which he was a worthy member. He was also a member of the Modern Woodmen lodge of this city. An aged mother, a sister, a loving wife and children and numerous relatives are left to mourn his early demise. Funeral services were held at the family home in Swan Lake township and also at the church Tuesday afternoon and the remains interred in the Swan Lake Cemetery. Services were conducted by both the Lutheran minister and Rev. Evans of the Presbyterian church. The floral offerings were selected and arranged by the Woodmen Lodge and their loveliness fully displayed the high esteem in which he was held by the members of that order. His family and other relatives have the profound sympathy of the people of this county.

A death that was not entirely unexpected and yet was a sudden shock to her many friends occurred at 8:45 p.m. Monday [13 Nov 1897] when Mrs. R. K. Soper breathed her last. She had been ill for nearly a year, caused from a cancer in the stomach. Everything was done for the deceased that could possibly ease her sufferings but to no avail.

Mrs. Cynthia J. Soper was born February 14, 1843, at Mt. Vernon, this state, making her 54 years, 9 months and one day of age at the time of her death. February 11, 1867 she was married to R. K. Soper and moved to this county in 1883 where she has resided up to the time of her taking away. A woman of bright mental attainments Mrs. Soper became a favorite among her associates. She was a devoted member of the Free Baptist church of this city and always took an active part in church work as long as her health would permit and will be greatly missed by her co-workers. Her death will be lamented by a wide circle of friends and all extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved husband, sons [Rufus D. and Harry J.] and daughter [Celinda.] The funeral services will be held at the house at eleven o'clock today conducted by Rev. J. I. Brown and the remains interred in the West Side (Oak Hill) Cemetery.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Democrat, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, November 17, 1897.

Mrs. Rufus (Isa L.) Soper, 90, lifetime resident of Estherville, died yesterday [7 Jan. 1963] at 11:30 p.m. at Holy Family Hospital [Estherville, IA] where she had been a patient for the past several years. Mrs. Soper had suffered a series of strokes and had been in failing health for some time. Her death was attributed to complications of old age.

The former Laura Isa Ridley was born Aug. 24, 1872 here in Estherville, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Ridley, pioneer settlers here. She received her education here in Estherville.

On April 24, 1891 she was married to Rufus Soper and the couple continued to make their home here.

In addition to rearing their own family consisting of a son, Horace of Estherville, and two daughters, Mrs. Ralph McKay of Estherville and Mrs. Homer Black of Clearwater, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Soper cared for two of their grandchildren, Mary and James Soper, in their home for many years.

Mrs. Soper is survived by her son, her daughters, six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sisters and two brothers.

Funeral Services are to be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Sandin-Fuhrman Funeral Home, the Rev. James K. Lyon officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. Wednesday until time of the services.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: the Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Iowa, January 8, 1963.

R. D. Soper, 92, pioneer resident of Estherville and veteran employee of the Rock Island railroad, was killed yesterday afternoon while supervising the work of men unloading materials for constructing a bridge at a point between Armstrong and Maple Hill.

A heavy timber fell on him, crushing his chest. He died within a few minutes after the accident and the body was brought to Estherville on one of the railroad cars.

The accident occurred when a crew of railroad employees was unloading timbers from a flat car at the site where a bridge is being constructed near Maple Hill. Thinking the car had been emptied. Mr. Soper stepped to the side of it as the men working inside and unable to see over the side of the car, threw a heavy log to the ground.

The timber struck Mr. Soper and knocked him to the ground. At first it was thought his back was broken but examinations later showed his chest was crushed and his left arm broken. He lived only a few minutes.

Men working at the bridge put him in one of the railroad cars and brought him to Estherville as soon as possible.

R. D. Soper was born in 1870 and had lived in Estherville for many years. He was employed as a foreman with the Rock Island railroad.

Surviving are his widow, [Isa Laura Ridley Soper] two daughters, Mrs. Ralph McKay of Estherville, and Mrs. Homer Black of Topeka, Kan., and his son, Horace Soper of Estherville.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon at the home, 1220 North Sixth street. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.

The body will rest at the Mahlum & Anderson funeral parlors until tomorrow morning when it will be taken to the home.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: the Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Iowa, November 15, 1932.

Roswell K. Soper, ex-county auditor of Emmet County, died at his home in Jackson, Minnesota, last Thursday [24 Feb 1910, at age 66 y, 10 mo, 5 d.] of pneumonia. Remains were brought to Estherville for burial. Funeral service was held from the home of his son, R. D. Soper, Sunday afternoon, Rev. Benjamin Franklin officiating. [Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery, Estherville, IA. GAR sign at grave]

Mr. Soper lived in Estherville for about 18 years, leaving here about 10 years ago. He lived in St. James for a while and then moved to Jackson where he lived until death called him. While here he held the office of county auditor and state fish and game warden. He was born May 14 at Greenwich, New York, and moved to this state when he was but a boy. On February 10, 1867, at Mt. Vernon, Iowa, he was married to Cynthia J. Williams [died 15 Nov 1897 at age 53 y., 8 mo., 22 d, and to this union were born three children, Celinda O., Rufus D., and Harry J. The wife and mother passed away Nov. 9, 1897, and was buried at Estherville [in Oak Hill Cemetery.] Mr. Soper's second marriage was with Julia Lein, on February 1, 1899, and to this union two children were born, Rosell and Alta.

The deceased was well known in Estherville, Especially by the early day residents of Estherville. He was respected and honored by hosts of friends. All Estherville joins in sympathy with the sorrowing relatives.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: the Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Iowa, March 2, 1910.

Roswell served with Company D, 12th Iowa Infantry during the Civil War where he fought at Fort Henry, Fort Donaldson, Shiloh, Jackson, Vicksburg, Meridian, New Orleans, and Mobile. His and his brother's (Erastus) Civil War exploits are published in three volumes of the Iowa Historical Society (1958).

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: from History of Emmet County, Iowa, Vol. III, 1976, page 399.

Nina Theoline Sorbo, the daughter of Theodore and Annie (Evenson) Johnson was born August 6, 1915 in Northwood, Iowa. She passed away Friday, October 14, 2005 at Avera Holy Family Hospital in Estherville, Iowa at the age of 90.

She received her education in Northwood, Iowa, graduating from Northwood High School in 1934.

On September 29, 1940 she was united in marriage to Ellard N. Sorbo in Northwood. The couple farmed in the Northwood area until 1948 when they moved to Estherville. She was employed by Wadco Foods and later worked with the Estherville schools hot lunch program. Ellard died in 1987.

Nina was a member of Estherville Lutheran Church. She enjoyed quilting for the church, music, crossword puzzles, camping and going to grandchildren's activities.

Left to cherish Nina's memory are her children, Jerry Sorbo and his wife Donnis, of Terril, Iowa; Eugene Sorbo and his wife, Deanna; Craig Sorbo and his wife Sandy all of Estherville; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She has been preceded in death by her husband, parents, three infant siblings, three sisters, Elma Lokken, Sena Loken and Alice Loken and two brothers, Willie and Joseph Johnson.

ESTHERVILLE -- Services for Retta Lavina Sorum, 100, will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Estherville Lutheran Church with Pastors Kermit Rye and Michael Kroona officiating. Interment will be in Swan Lake Township Cemetery. She died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 1988 at Good Samaritan Center.

She was born Dec. 13, 1888 at Gruver, the daughter of Samuel and Emma (Johnson) Solmonson and attended rurual Emmet County schools and Waldorf College in Forest City.

On April 25, 1909 she married Jacob Taylor at her parents' farm home. They lived in Gruver until 1921 then moved to Estherville. She later married Clarence Sorum at Worthington, Minn. They lived in Estherville. She moved into Good Samaritan Center after Mr. Sorum's death. She was a member of Estherville Lutheran Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Leslie (Vivian) Samp, Ottawa, Ill., two sons Orval Taylor, Estherville and Evan Taylor, Sioux City; nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; December. 14, 1988.

Mrs. Clarence (Rubina) Sorum, 74, died suddenly last night [July 1, 1962] at 7 o'clock of a heart attack at her home, 909 3rd Avenue N. Mrs. Sorum was a life long resident of Emmet County.

She was born March 1, 1888 in Swan Lake Township, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amund Amundson. She received her education in Emmet County schools.

Mrs. Sorum was married Dec. 30, 1912 to Clarence B. Sorum and the Sorums farmed in Swan Lake Township until retiring and moving to Estherville in 1951.

She was an active member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church south of Gruver.

Survivors include her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Catherine) Holl of Estherville; four granddaughters, two sisters, Mrs. H. J. (Mabel) Holmes and Mrs. Elmer (Aileen) Pahus, both of Detroit, Mich.; and one brother, John Amundson of Estherville.

Funeral services will be held Thursday with a 10:30 a. m. family service at Sandin-Furhrman Funeral Home and 2. p. m. public service at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. Benjamin Coltvet will officiate. Burial will be in Swan Lake cemetery.

Friends may call at Sandin-Fuhrman Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Thursday when the body will be taken to the church south of Gruver to be in state from noon until time of services. The casket will not be opened after the services.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; July 2, 1962.

Elmer Spoo, the son of Chris and Martha (Meyer) Spoo was born March 19, 1911 in Estherville, Iowa. He passed away Monday, August 22, 2005 at Avera Holy Family Hospital in Estherville at the age of 94.

He received his education in Emmet County Schools.

On November 27, 1935 Elmer was united in marriage to Loretta Pluth at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Estherville. The couple farmed in the rural Gruver area until 1959. They then moved to Gruver to make their home where Elmer worked at the Lincoln Central school until his retirement in 1975. While in retirement he also worked for area farmers and did carpentry work. Elmer and Loretta also enjoyed spending winters in Harlingen, Texas. Loretta died December 21, 2002.

Elmer was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and for hobbies, he enjoyed reading, dancing, playing cards and dominoes.

Elmer is survived by four children, Mary Ann Hoffmeyer of Gruver; Ronald Spoo and his wife, Esther of Colorado Springs, Colorado; E. Jerome Spoo and his wife, Karen of San Angelo, Texas; Joan Koosman and her husband, Virgil of Rogers, Minnesota; 10 Grandchildren, Duane, Lanny and Monte Hoffmeyer, Margie Collins, Mark Spoo, Wayne Spoo, Dee Ann Sturdivant, Deron Spoo, Vicki Thiele and Jay Koosman; 12 Great Grandchildren, April, Eric, Megan, Alex, Ryan and Paige Hoffmeyer, Erin and Sean Collins, Kira, Caleb and Seth Spoo and Carter Thiele; one brother, Henry Spoo of Brandon, South Dakota; two sisters, Lucille Origer of Rochester, Minnesota; and Agnes Borlaug of Sac City, Iowa; sister-in-law, Louise Spoo of Banger, Wisconsin; and brother-in-law, Leonard Beaver of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. He has been preceded in death by his parents, wife, infant sister, Elizabeth, sisters, Dorothy Stone and Helen Beaver, brother, Lester Spoo, and two son-in-laws, John Thomas and Jerry Hoffmeyer.

O'Lina Olson Stanerson was born in Trondheim, Norway March 17, 1857. She came to America when she was 11 years old with her parents, three sisters and two brothers and settled at Nevada, Ia.

She made her home in or near Nevada until her marriage to Thomas Stanerson, Dec. 18, 1878. They moved to Estherville in 1880. Her husband preceded her in death 30 years ago. To their union 10 children were born, six died in infancy and one son, Gail, died seven years ago.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J. C. Weber (Hazelle) of Dolliver; Bernie Stanerson of Bemidji, Minn., and John Stanerson of Cohagen, Mont., two sisters and one brother, also 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

For the last five years she has lived in Dolliver and the last two years she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Weber, at which place she passed away, Aug. 9, 1941. She is buried beside her husband in the Norwegian cemetery at Estherville.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, August 14, 1941.

Contributor Note: The dates on the tombstones are not the same as in the obituary. The tombstone inscriptions apparently were made at a later date from someone's faulty memory, not from records.

DIED VERY SUDDENLY

Thomas Stannerson Passed Away at Iowa City Yesterday

HAD JUST UNDERGONE OPERATION

Was Efficient Street Commissioner of Estherville for Many Years and a Citizen for Thirty Years.

Thomas Stannerson died suddenly at Iowa City yesterday morning [Dec 10, 1912]. He underwent an operation for dropsy at Iowa City Saturday and his relatives here were hopeful. They in common with friends were surprised early Monday morning to receive a telegram that his condition was very critical. Mrs. Stannerson left at once for Iowa City. Later in the morning a telegram was received that Mr. Stannerson had passed away. For the past three years he had been ill with dropsy. The past three or four weeks his condition was so bad that he was compelled to stay at home. Last Thursday he went to Iowa City to undergo an operation at the State University Hospital, believing his chance of recovery would then be very good. But death claimed him following the operation. The remains will be brought here today or tomorrow morning. Funeral services will be held at Lutheran church Friday, at 2 p.m. Burial will be made in the Norwegian Cemetery.

Thomas Stannerson was born in Bergen, Norway, September 7, 1850. He came to Kendall county, Illinois, when five years of age. He was married at Nevada, Iowa, and came to Estherville thirty years ago. He has made Estherville his home since then.

Mr. Stannerson was street commissioner and had been for many years. He gave the best of service, and during the time he has been street commissioner the streets have been built up and improved as never before.

As a citizen he was well thought of by everyone, and was honorable in all his transactions. His excellent family left to mourn consists of his wife and the following children: Bernie M., Gail M., and Hazel M. of this place and John M. of Minneapolis; besides one sister and three brothers.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 11, 1912.

Good Friday, April 21st [1916], Rev. Akre received the following message: "Mrs. H. H. Stenberg died this morning: funeral Tuesday. Please be sure to come. H. H. Stenberg, Ellsworth, Iowa." Rev. Akre left on the evening train, Monday, and reports the funeral well attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends who gathered at the Stenberg home, three miles east of Ellsworth, at 12 o'clock Tuesday. A hymn was sung by the audience; Scripture reading and prayer by Rev. Lundeberg, the local pastor; a solo by by Mr. Eig, a grandson of the deceased. Four of her sons acted as pallbearers. The services were continued in the church, where Rev. Akre preached the funeral sermon. Rev. Lundeberg also spoke a few words of admonition and Rev. Stenberg, of Duluth, Minn., thanked everybody for the love and sympathy shown to the deceased and to the family; he also placed a wreath on the coffin, from the Ladies' Aide of his congregation at Duluth, and finally thanked Mother for what she had been for them all. Several hymns were sung by the audience, a quartette rendered three appropriate selections and Mrs. Eig sang a solo. The remains were laid to rest in the Ellsworth cemetery, one mile south of the Stenberg home, by the side of Ed Stenberg, who was killed in an auto accident not quite a year ago.

Mrs. Marie Stenberg was born September 12, 1845, in Loiten diocese, South Hedemarken Amt., Norway. She was united in marriage to Hans Stenberg in March 1866, and came to this country the same year and located in Chicago and after a short stay in Lee county they moved to Eau Claire, Wis. The following year they came to Polk county, Iowa, and have since resided in this state. For thirteen years they lived 4 miles northeast of Estherville. Five daughters and six sons are living, also 28 grandchildren, and two sisters and three brothers.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, May 3, 1916.

Our venerable friend, Walter Stewart, who has been suffering from a dangerous burn, which he received something over two weeks ago, mention where of was made in these columns at the time of the accident, died on Wednesday last. [April 19 1871] -- from the Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Iowa

SERIOUS AND PERHAPS FATAL ACCIDENT - On Tuesday last, the stable belonging to Walter Stewart, of this township, was discovered in flames, and Mr. S. and his son, Nelson, rushed into the building to remove some calves and hogs. The flames gained so rapidly upon them that they were forced to beat a hurried retreat. The young man escaped through an open window without injury, but the old gentleman, in making his exit through the door, came in contact with the flames, and his clothes taking fire, was seriously burned about the face, neck arms, hands and back. At last accounts, he was deaf and blind from the effects of his wounds. Dr. Ballard was summoned to attend the sufferer, and he expresses some hopes that his patient will recover. -- from the Northern Vindicator, April 5, 1871.

Note: Mr. Stewart was born in the state of New York and lived in Michigan and Wisconsin before moving to Emmet County. His wife Jane and children moved to Omaha, Nebraska after his death.

Mr. Stewart was buried in East Side Cemetery at Estherville. His birth date is listed as March 13, 1810 on his tombstone.

Saturday, Sept. 1st, at Huntington the funeral of Mr. and Mrs. Stockberger's only child [Lillie May] took place. The little girl was three months and one day old. She was buried at Estherville in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Contributed by: Diane Lavender. Source: The Evening Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, September 6, 1900.

Asgrim Olsen Strand was born January 20, 1855, in Aal, Hallingdal, Norway. His parents were Ole and Astri Strand. He was baptized and likewise confirmed in the Lutheran faith in the Aal church.

At the age of 44 years, like so many others from that part of Norway, Mr. Asgrim Strand immigrated to America. He made his home during the first years while he was in this country, with his brother, Ole Strand, of Hillsboro, N. Dak.

About forty years ago he moved to Blooming Prairie, Minn., where his brother Rev. Sven Strand, at that time was pastor. Mr. Asgrim Strand has ever since mad his home with his brother. And he and his family have always endeavored to make it homelike for him.

The departed was a quick and unpretentious man. He was blessed with a good physical constitution and thus he was very rarely sick. About a week ago, not feeling well, he was forced to seek medical aid. However, he did not complain of having much pain, but due to his advanced age he quickly succumbed to the power of death.

On last Thanksgiving, November 2?, he quietly closed his weary eyelids, being almost 75 years old. He is survived by his only brother, Rev. Strand of Wallingford. His other brothers and sisters, and there were eleven in all, have all preceded him to the land beyond.

The funeral service was held Monday, December 28, and it was in charge of Rev. Peder Nords____. A brief service was held at the farm home of Rev. and Mrs. Sven Strand at 1:45 p.m. and at 2:00 p.m. at the Wallingford Lutheran church. A mixed quartette composed of Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Lundy, Mrs. Ingolf Ness, and Roy Gunderson sang fittingly two numbers. Mrs. Hilmer Larson accompanied the singers. Those who acted as pall-bearers were the following: E. E. Ellefson, Nels Mickelson, Ludvik Larson, Sam Natterstad, Lewis Beck and J. O. Kasa.

Rev. Strand, on behalf of the family, expressed touchingly their sentiments towards the congregation and the neighborhood for the many kind acts and words that had been given their late brother down through the many years.

Following the service in the church Internment was made in the cemetery which lies close by the Wallingford Lutheran church.

Source: Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 4, 1929.

Robert Franklin Sturm the son of Elmer and Margaret (Rezac) Sturm was born September 3, 1933 in rural Dolliver, Iowa. He died on Monday, September 1, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota at the age of 74.

He received his education in the Wallingford and Graettinger schools. Following his education he served in the United States Army and then began farming with his father and brother. In 1953, he moved to the Armstrong area where he continued to farm until his death.

He has been preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and one brother, Vern Sturm.

Contributed by: Nick Mart. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; September 3, 2008.

Francis Gerald Sullivan, 67, died at 10:10 p.m. yesterday [Oct. 28, 1952] at his home 520 South Eighth street. Mr. Sullivan had been ill since 1945 and had been confined to his bed since March, 1950.

Mr. Sullivan was born Aug. 8, 1885, in Clinton, the son of Dennis and Bridget Sullivan. In 1911 he married Mary Brennan of Ruthven who preceded him in death.

He married Margaret Maloney of Clinton on Aug. 5, 1924, and to this union were born four children; Mrs. Leonard J. (Margaret Mary) Roberts, Mrs. James C. (Kathryn) McIlwraith of Cedar Rapids, Jerry who is serving with the U. S. Navy in the Atlantic and Mrs. Jack (Patricia) Stevens of Estherville.

Mr. Sullivan was in business here in Estherville for many years. On completion of the Tobin Packing Co. he worked there until Jan. 23, 1950 when illness forced him to remain at home. On March 20, 1950, he was confined to his bed and has remained bedfast until his death.

Mr. Sullivan is survived by his widow; four children; four grandchildren, James Morgan, Michael Sullivan and Kathryn Patricia, children of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Roberts; and Jacqueline Lee Stevens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stevens; one brother, W. H. Sullivan of Emmetsburg, and three sisters, Mrs. J. E. Murphy, Mrs. T. J. Conway and Mrs. Frank Kenny, all of Clinton; and four nieces also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.

Mr. Sullivan was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic church; a member of the Local Packinghouse union.

Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday in St. Patrick's Catholic church, the Rev. James Duhigg officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick's cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. tomorrow at the Sullivan home.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; October 29, 1952.

James Francis Sullivan, the son of Francis James and Eva Marie (Kracht) Sullivan, was born February 17, 1950, in Fairmont, Minnesota. He died Sunday, July 3, 2005, at Rosewood Manor in Estherville, Iowa, at the age of 55 years.

Jim graduated from Sentral Community High School in Fenton, Iowa. After completing his high school education he attended Estherville Junior College and Mankato State University in Mankato, Minnesota.

On September 14, 1974, Jim was united in marriage to Dawn Stock in Mankato. After their marriage the couple made their home in Estherville where they raised their family and Jim was employed at Menard Buildings, CESH Corporation, an Independent Crop Adjuster and then he was an Area Claims Representative for Rural Community Insurance Services. Jim was a very social person and loved spending time with family and friends. In his leisure time he liked playing golf, fishing and bowling.

Jim's faith and church were very important in his life and he was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Knight's of Columbus. In the mid 1970's Jim was instrumental in starting a social concerns group at St. Patrick's. Jim also belonged to the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks.

Grateful for having Jim's life are his family, Dawn of Estherville; Emily Danner and her husband, Nick of Estherville; Patrick of Estherville; Cole James Danner; Susan Jensen and her husband, James of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Shirley Deck and her husband, Don of Fort Madison, Iowa; Sylvia Hewett and her husband, Chuck of Elysian, Minnesota; Joe Sullivan and his wife, Shari of Amarillo, Texas; Jerry Sullivan and his wife, Brenda of Clive, Iowa; Sandy Hughes and her husband, Terry of Cedar Rapids; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding Jim in death were his parents; one sister, Sister Sharon Sullivan and his grandparents.

Mildred Lenora Sunde the daughter of John and Anna (Osher) Jacobson was born April 8, 1914 in Graettinger, Iowa. She died Sunday, May 14, 2006 at her daughter's home in Thompson, Iowa at the age of 92.

Mildred graduated from Graettinger High School. She then attended Beauty School in Des Moines, Iowa.

On March 12, 1944, Mildred was united in marriage to Henry Sunde at the First Lutheran Church in Graettinger, IA. The couple lived in Ellsworth Township and farmed the family farm until moving into Estherville in 1983. Mildred worked as a beautician for 25 years. Henry and Mildred enjoyed spending the winters in Mesa, AZ for the past 25 years. Henry died April 23, 2000.

Mildred was a longtime member of Palestine Lutheran Church, where she was involved with the ladies aid, church circle and more recently, Estherville Lutheran Church. For hobbies, she enjoyed playing cards and going to dinner date.

Left to cherish Mildred's memory are her children, Julie Markle and her husband, Guy of Thompson, Iowa; Harold Sunde and his wife, Meg of Estherville; Dennis Sunde of Surprise, Arizona; Lorene Buhmann and her husband, Duane of Lake Mills, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Jeri Fardal and her friend, Shannon Froendt, Daniel Fardal; Dr. Nicole Miller and her husband, Kenin; Brian Sunde and his wife, Michele; Laura Beck and her husband, Chris; Jennifer Wirtjes and her husband, Ryan; Andrew Buhmann and 10 great grandchildren, Rylee, Blake and Cael Miller; Parker and Evan Beck; Kasey Wirtjes; Nicole Bannister; Derek Froendt; Michael Lancaster; Jade Fardal.

She has been preceded in death by her husband, parents, infant sister, brother, Arnold Jacobson and sister, Gladys Fogde.

Geo. Sykes died at his home in this city Sunday afternoon [August 2, 1908] after a brief illness. Funeral was held from the Catholic Church Tuesday forenoon and the body buried in the Catholic cemetery.

He was born in 1834 in England. He was inducted into the armed forces at Clinton, Iowa on August 13, 1862 and served as a private in Company I of the 20th Iowa Infantry during the Civil War. He was discharged July 8, 1865 at Mobile, Alabama. He was a member of G. A. R. No. 365.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Sources: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, August 5, 1908; Record of Armed Service Men buried in Emmet County, page 22.

Mrs. George Sykes, another of our pioneer residents, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Wratten, on September the twenty-ninth [1927]. Mrs. Sykes came to this city from Belmond, shortly after her marriage to Mr. Sykes in 1882 and has been a resident of this city since that time.

She was born on March 27, 1844, in Lukin, Ireland, and came with her parents to this country in 1849. She was united in marriage to Henry J. Evans, in Connecticut in 1862. Henry Evans served in the war and after the war they resided in the east and he died in Hartford, Conn., where he was visiting at the home of his mother.

There was born to this union seven children. One passed away in infancy, and one, Mrs. Manchester, passed away in Sioux City one week before her mother. The surviving children are C.H. Evans of Groversfield, Mo.; Archie and James Evans, and Mrs. Walter Wratten of this city and Mrs. Katie McFarland of Burns, Mont., all of whom attended the mother's funeral in this city on Monday.

In 1882 Mrs. Sykes became the wife of George Sykes at Belmond and shortly afterward they moved to this city. Her husband passed away in August, 1919 (sic) 1908. There were two children born to this union. The daughter passed away in 1894 and the son, Geo. Sykes, is a resident of Ellsworth, Minn.

The funeral services were held on Monday, the Rev. Father Kelly officiating. Interment was made in St. Patricks cemetery, south of this city. There were sixty-five relatives and close friends from out of the city in attendance.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Enterprise, Emmet County, Iowa, October 5, 1927.

Funeral Services were held Friday afternoon at the Riverside church for Mrs. Eli Syverson Maage, 90, who died Wednesday morning, Nov. 25, 1936, at 1:30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Halvor Larson in Twelve Mile Lake township.

Mrs. Maage, widow of Sven Syverson Maage, had made her home with her daughter for fourteen years. Surviving are the one daughter and eight grandchildren. One son preceded his mother in death.

Mrs. Eli Maage, whose maiden name was Eli Sandven, was born in Hardanger, Norway, on April 21, 1846.

While yet in Norway she married Sven Syverson who lived on the Maage farm. In 1873, shortly after their marriage, the couple bade relatives and friends of their community good-bye, to cast their lots with the few and scattered settlers of Emmet county. Hence she was one of those early pioneers who helped to build up this community. In 1873 they came to Algona, Ia. where Peter Peterson of High Lake township met them and brought them to his home.

After a brief stay there the newcomers with their infant son Severt moved westward into Dickinson county near the present town of Terril. They resided there for a few years, Then they moved to the east part of the 12 Mile Lake township of Emmet county where the Halvor Larson family now lives. They lived in a dug-out on this place for seven years. Then they purchased an 80-acre tract of land west of Wallingford where the Sever Severtson children now dwell.

Sven passed away 18 years ago. Eli continued to live on that place with her son Severt and his family, until the death of Severt which occurred four years afterward.

The Rev. Peder Nordsletten officiated at the funeral services; the Rev. T. Hanson of Lakefield, Minn., assisted in the service. Special music was furnished by Mrs. I. G. Ness and Alfred Ness and also by a group composed of members of the local choir. Miss Lena Gunderson accompanied the singers on the piano. Chas. Anderson of the Mahlum and Anderson firm of Estherville directed the funeral.

E. E. Ellefson, Nels Michelson, L. B. Osher, K. K. Skattebo, Ludvig Larsen and Tom Natterstad served as the pall bearers.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 1, 1936.

ESTHERVILLE - Services for Selma O. Syverson, 84, of Estherville, will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Wallingford Lutheran Church with pastor Jack Torgersen officiating. Interment will be in the [Wallingford] Lutheran cemetery. She died Friday, Jan. 20, 1995 at Holy Family Hospital.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home in Estherville.

She was born Dec. 17, 1910 the daughter of Syvert and Anna Sandven Syverson and attended Wallingford Elementary and Estherville High School. She lived on the farm west of Wallingford until 1974 when she moved into Estherville. She remained single. She was a member of the Wallingford Lutheran Church.

Survivors include nephews: Donald and Duane Syverson, Estherville; nieces: Beverly Steinberger, Spirit Lake and Deanna Shonkwiler, Estherville.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, January 21, 1995.

Syvert Syverson was born in Oddea, Hardanger, Norway April 21st, 1873, came to America with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Swen Syverson year 1874, came to Emmet county where they settled on a farm near Wallingford and have lived there since that time. Mr. Syverson was married to Anna Sandven from Thor, Iowa October 28, 1908. This union was blessed with four children, one girl and three boys. He died July 27, 1922, aged forty nine years, four months and four days. Those left to mourn the loss of a dear husband, father, son and brother are Mrs. Anna Syverson, Selma, Earnest, Norman and Kenneth Syverson and sister, Mrs. Halver Larson. The father died four years ago and one sister, Anna, died in infancy.

Syverson was a quiet and highly respected man, both in the congregation and the community. He was one of those who had to bear hard burdens from his very youth. His father was not very strong so the heavy farm work was laid over to be taken care of by the young boy Syvert. He was kind both to his parents and family. His health was failing during the last years, therefore, he rented most of his farm.

The funeral was held from the home and the church on Monday, July 31, 1922. The funeral services were conducted both in English and Norwegian by T. Hansen. A great host of relatives and friends accompanied Syverson to his last resting place.

Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, August 2, 1922.

Sever Syverson living west of town passed away Friday morning, July 27, 1922 at the Birney Hospital in Estherville where he had been for the past two weeks. He has been very poorly for some time and there seemed to be no help for him. His remains will be laid to rest Monday afternoon in the Wallingford Lutheran cemetery. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss. We are all in sympathy with the bereaved ones.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, weekly newspaper.

Contributor Note: Book 2, page 180 of Emmet County Death Records lists Sever Severson, age 47, married, born in Norway, died in Estherville.

Funeral services for Jean Louise Tenborg, five-month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Lawrence Tenborg, of Wallingford, will be held at the Wallingford Lutheran church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The infant daughter died Tuesday afternoon [December 22] in Holy Family hospital in Estherville following a brief illness of pneumonia and other complications.

Rev. C. B. Gunderson, pastor of Wallingford church will officiate at the services. Burial will be in High Lake cemetery. Friends may call at the Martin Funeral Home in Graettinger after 7 p.m. Wednesday evening.

Jean Louise was born July 22, 1953 and survivors, besides her parents, include one brother, George, a sister Judith Lynn and numerous other relatives.

Source: The Graettinger Times, Graettinger, Palo Alto County, Iowa, December 24, 1953, v. 60, no. 52, page 1.

Mrs. Ella Tendal, maiden name Rangve, born in Ulvik, Hardanger, Norway, the 9th day of June 1886. There she was also baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Emigrated to this country in the month of October 1906. She came here to Emmet county, Swan Lake township, and stayed first with her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. H. Peterson (Ragve). Was united in holy wedlock to Mr. Sten Tendal the second day of June 1911. This marriage was blessed with five children, three boys and two girls.

Mrs. Tendal has suffered attacks of appendicitis a few times before and Wednesday, March 25th,she became seriously ill. Friday evening, the 27th, she was operated on at a local hospital and it was found that her appendix was ruptured and very little hope for her recovery. She passed away at seven o'clock Tuesday morning, March 31 [1925]. Was at the time of her death thirty-eight years, nine months and twenty-two days old.

Those to mourn the loss of a dear wife and mother, daughter and sister are husband, Mr. Sten Tendal, and children, Gladys Alvina, Lillian Beatrice, Arthur Loyd, Severt Inar and Leonard Elmer. She also leaves to mourn her departure her aged father, Andrew Ragve, three sisters and one brother in Norway and two sisters in this country.

Funeral services were held at the home and Estherville Lutheran church on Thursday, April 2. Services were conducted by T. Hansen of Wallingford. A great host of friends, relatives and neighbors gathered to pay the last respect to Mrs. Ella Tendal. The casket was laden with bouquets and wreaths as a token of the esteem and love wherein Mrs. Tendal was held, both by her own dear ones and the whole congregation. The services at the home were conducted in the Norwegian language, at the church in the English language. A quartette sang several numbers both beautiful and appropriate for the occasion. The interment was made at the Lutheran cemetery north of town. There her body was laid to rest until the good Lord on resurrection day will call it forth to life again.

May the loving Savior who sympathizes more keenly with us than we ever understand, comfort and soothe the sorrowing husband and children and fill the vacant chair with His love to them. We all sympathize with Mr. Tendal and children who were left without a mother and wife, but God grant that they may meet again in the Heavenly Home where there shall be no parting, no sorrow, sickness, nor death anymore.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, April 8, 1925.

Contributor Note: the names Rangve and Ragve are copied exactly as written in the newspaper obituary.

Gena Catherine Thomsen was born August 5, 1865, in Helevad, Sonderjylland, Denmark, to Johannes and Ingeborg Nielsen. She was baptized in the Helevad church. One year later she moved with her parents to Rubjerg where she attended school. When she was fifteen years old she was confirmed in Osterlygom Church. She worked thereafter for one family in Strandelhjorn for eight years.

In 1889 she came to the United States with her betrothed, Knud Thomsen, with whom she was united in marriage, October 28, 1889 in New York City. They lived in the state of New York for five years and then moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa, where they farmed for eleven years. In 1905 they moved to Emmet County where they lived near Dolliver for four years. In 1909 they moved to Ringsted where she has lived until the time of her death, December 25, 1950, at the age of 85 years, four months, and 20 days.

She had been a member of the Lutheran Church at Cedar Falls and at Ringsted. She was a member of the Danish Ladies Aid in St. Paul's Church since 1909 and was secretary of the Ad for over 35 years. She was also her Church's correspondent to Lutersk Ugelad from 1930 to 1949.

In addition to many other friends and relatives she leaves to mourn her departure the following seven children: Thomas of Sun Valley, California, Ingeborge Madsen of Ringsted, Marie Andersen of Lake Park, Iowa, John of Rock Island, Illinois, Andrew of Lone Rock, Iowa Fred of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Eleanor Maxwell of Maxwell, Iowa.

This obituary was written by Gena Thomsen and was used at the burial service in St. Paul's Church, Thursday, December 28. At her own request the text of the sermon at the service was Psalm 84. " My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the couts of the Lord my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God."

Those from out of town who attended the funeral of Mrs. Knud Thomsen last week were: Mrs. Thomas Thomsen and daughter of Sibley, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. John Thomsen of Rock Island, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thomsen and sons of Grand Forks, N.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Alton Seversen of Brewster, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Maxwell of Maxwell, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Snow of Lake Park; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Andersen of Lake Park, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Rogers and Mrs. L. I. Pottee of Ames; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Andersen and MR. and Mrs. Al H. Johnson of Royal; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Solmonson and Francis, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wikens of Estherville; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Abbas of Buffalo Center; MR. and Mrs. Henry Achrader and Mrs. A. D. Newbrough of Lone Rock; Mrs. Andrew Balmer, Harry Balmer, Mr. and Mrs. V. M. Balmer, George Balmer and Mr. and Mrs. Art Balmer of Dolliver; Mrs. L.A. Anderson of Morris, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Rasmussen of Lohrvill; Mr. an Mrs. Paul Kochheiser of Ankeny; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Rath, all of Lone Rock, and J.F. Qunna of Lone Rock.

Contributed by: Esther Tripp. Source: Written by Gena Thomsen, place of publication unknown.

Died. In Estherville, on Saturday February 13, 1892, of la grippe, Mrs. Julia [Guri, Americanized to Julia] Thorson (sic), mother of Mrs. George Kinnard, Jr. Mrs. Thoreson was born in Norway July 17th, 1825, moved to Wisconsin in 1851 and to Estherville in 1868. She was a lady possessing many rich virtues and was highly esteemed by many friends and acquaintances. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Engh at the Norwegian Lutheran church last Sunday afternoon, and the internment was made at Wallingford [Lutheran Cemetery].

The relatives kindly thank all who in any way assisted them during the sickness and burial of their beloved mother.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, February 18, 1892.

WALLINGFORD --Mrs. Olina Thorson, who broke her hip some time ago, passed away Saturday morning [14 Jul 1922]. She was a widow, living with her son in Twelve Mile Lake Township. She was born in Norway. The funeral will be Tuesday at the [Wallingford] Lutheran church. She was 69 years of age.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: VIndicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, August 2, 1922.

Lawrence "Larry" Tillea passed away Oct. 16, 2007 at Clarkston Care Center of lung cancer.

He was born Oct. 30, 1929, in Estherville, Iowa, to Roscoe and Julia (Morrisey) Tillea. Larry graduated from Estherville High School. He was in the Navy for four years during the Korean War.

He married Shirley Traeger on Oct. 1, 1955. In March before they were married, Larry became a state trooper. During his career he worked in Cle Elum, Snohomish, Everett and Clarkston.

Larry was very active in the community and will be missed by many. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, the Elks, Moose, Lions, Boy's Club Board of Directors, So Be It Club, he wrote a fishing column for the Lewiston Tribune for 10 years, was a certified scuba diver, learned how to fly a plane, was an avid hunter and fisherman and won many trophies for trapshooting.

His survivors include his wife Shirley at their Clarkston home; a son Jeff and wife Laura Tillea of Anatone; and two stepgrandchildren, Melissa and Jeremy Scheuerman, both of Lewiston.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, John and Ralph Tillea.

A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, at Merchants Funeral Home. Father Tom Connolly of Clarkston will officiate. A dinner will follow at Holy Family Parish Center.

David Wier and Ole Tollifson, Emmet County's Oldest Settlers,
Pass to the Beyond within a week.

David Wier, one of Emmet county's first settlers and most highly respected citizens, died at his home in this city Friday, December 29th, after a long continued period of failing health. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. Wm. M. Evans Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, and the remains were interred in Oak Hill Cemetery. All the deceased's family who are living, except two sons, attended the funeral.

Mr. Wier was a native of Ireland, having been born in that country on October 24th, 1829. At the age of nineteen he left his native country and crossed the Atlantic to find a new home in a new country. He first settled in Canada, where he remained several years. During that time he was married to Miss Christina Richmond, whose life has since been one with his and whose separation from him he survived but a few months. Eight sons and one daughter were born to this union, all of whom except the daughter, survive their parents.

In 1869 the family came to Emmet county and have since resided permanently within its borders. Here the parents lived and struggled through the privations and hardships of frontier life; here they established an honored name and a commendable competence; and here the boys grew up to manhood, worthy sons of worthy parents.

Mr. Wier was devoted to the Christian religion and lived a life consistent with its professions. He was one of the charter members of the Estherville Presbyterian church and was its first ruling elder.

Ole Tollifson died very suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in High Lake township Friday forenoon. He was seemingly in his usual health in the morning but about ten o'clock was attacked by heart disease and died before medical help could be summoned. The funeral was held at the home Tuesday of this week and the internment was made in the High Lake cemetery.

The deceased was about sixty-six years of age at the time of his death. He was one of Emmet county's first settlers and was known by and highly esteemed by all of that generation who with him braved discouragements and hardships of pioneer life. He was born in Norway but came to America in early life. In 1866 he moved to Iowa and Emmet county from Wisconsin and settled on Section 24 of High Lake township. On the raw land he founded a home for his young family and from the stubborn sod, under his watchfulness and industry, grew the golden competence which ripened into a homestead that which none other in the county is more comfortable or better improved.

An aged wife remains behind to sorrow over the departed, but the burden of the future will be lightened for her by the stalwart sons and loving daughters who have grown up within her household.

Source: The Weekly Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Iowa, January 4, 1900.

Alice Frances Madison, the daughter of Albert and Lydia (Werling) Madison, was born December 4, 1923, in Ormsby, Minnesota. She passed away Saturday, March 12, 2005, at her home in Wallingford, Iowa, at the age of 81 years, three months and eight days.

She received her education in the Gruver schools.

On October 10, 1946, Alice was united in marriage to Vernon Torreson at Immanuel Lutheran Church. She spent 70 years living in the Wallingford area where she was a mother, homemaker and farmed with her husband. In her leisure time Alice enjoyed quilting, crocheting, dancing, playing music, gardening, canning and entertaining friends at their cabin. One of the greatest pleasures in her life was spending time with her grandchildren and family.

Alice was a lifelong member of Wallingford Lutheran Church and the Wallingford American Legion Auxiliary.

Grateful for having shared Alice's life are, her husband Vernon of Wallingford; one son, Wayne Torreson and his wife, Sheila of Graettinger, Iowa; two daughters, Donna LaCore and her husband, Dennis of Myrtle, Minnesota; Julie Blagg and her husband, Gary of Blue Earth, Minnesota; ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Albert Madison and his wife, Burneile of Ringsted, Iowa; Edwin Madison and his wife, Maytha of Estherville, Iowa; one sister-in-law, Adeline Madison of St. James, Minnesota; and one aunt, Edna Glidden of Denver, Colorado.

Preceding Alice in death were, one great-grandson, Tristan; her parents; an infant sister, Aileen; and two brothers, Orville and Bernard Madison.

Alice's family prefers in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Avera Holy Family Hospice in Estherville; Wallingford Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.

Mr. H. Tostensen of near Wallingford slipped and fell on some ice while helping to load some hogs last Saturday morning [20 Mar 1909] and died from internal injuries a few hours afterwards. The funeral is to be held at Graettinger [Palo Alto Co., IA] today. Mr. Tostensen was about sixty years of age and had resided in this county for many years. The last
two years he was one of the trustees of High Lake Township.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, March 24, 1909.

A. K. Traefold, who has been a resident of Emmet County for the past twenty-six years, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William J. Fisher, in Wallingford last evening [25 Jan 1916] at the age of 85 years, 11 months, 10 days. He was born 16 Feb 1830 in Norway. On coming to this country he moved to Cottonwood county, Minnesota, where he lived until he moved to Emmet county. He has resided on his farm until about ten years ago, when he went to reside with his daughter, Mrs. Fisher. There are three girls and five boys still living, Mrs. Fisher being the only member of the family residing in this section of the country.

The funeral services will be held in Wallingford, and the remains laid to rest in the High Lake cemetery. The Rev. Severtson will have charge of the services.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Weekly Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, January 26, 1916.

Mrs. Gene Trefold, died Sunday at her home in Estherville. The funeral was held Tuesday at the Immanuel Church after which the remains were interred in High Lake cemetery. The family until recently resided in High Lake township, where a large number of friends and relatives mourn the loss of a devoted wife and loving mother." This has to be Britha/Bertha Johanna Rokne, wife of Sever A. Traefald.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, January 16, 1902.

Esther Wilma, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. K. A. Traefald of Ryan Lake [Emmet County, Iowa] died the 20th last [20 Apr 1905] after a few days' illness. In their deep distress the parents share the profound sympathy of many friends. Esther was born on March 30th last instant [1905] and her brief stay but endears her memory the more deeply to them. The interment was made at High Lake Cemetery.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Weekly Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, May 3, 1905.

Swan Lake Township--The old gentleman known as Grandpa Turner who has worked around here for three years, died very suddenly after a few days with la grippe at the home of A. Pierce. An examination of his effects revealed the fact that his name was not Turner, but Flevre Teller. The family Bible proved him to be 66 years of age and the father of eight children. No part further of his past history could be found aside from tax receipts which dated 1888. On his person was found $35.85. He also owned three horses, a wagon and some farm tools. Mr. Pierce will take what clue he has and endeavor to find his friends. He was buried in the Lake Shore Cemetery Monday. Rev. Heiserman conducted the ceremony.

It is not often in this country we hear of a funeral where there is not one friend to mourn the loss of the departed and it should be a lesson to all to lead a life as will give us friends in time of illness and old age.

Contributed by: Diane Lavender. Source: The Weekly Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Iowa, February 15, 1900.

ESTHERVILLE - Memorial service for Maxine Ullensvang, 89, of Estherville will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, at Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel in Estherville with Pastor Susan Stone officiating. Interment will follow at Swan Lake Township Cemetery in Gruver. She passed away on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, at Rosewood Manor in Estherville.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Sunday only at Henry-Olson Funeral Home in Estherville.

Maxine Bassett, the daughter of Roy and Avis (McKnight) Bassett was born April 3, 1916 in Liberty. She received her education in the Estherville schools.

On July 5, 1941, she was united in marriage to Lawrence Ullensvang in Missouri. Maxine has lived most of her life in Estherville. She was employed at the Holy Family Hospital in Estherville. After her retirement, she volunteered at various places.

Left to cherish Maxine's memory is her son, Gary Best of Las Vegas, Nev.; her daughter, Linda Beattie and her husband, Bruce of Elk Grove, Calif.; three grandchildren, Thomas Lee Ullensvang, Jr., and his wife, Christen of Sacramento, Calif., Michelle Lee Beattie of Folsom, Calif. and David Lawrence Ullensvang of Okoboji and two great grandchildren, Alyssia and Madison Ullensvang; her nephew, Mike Koenecke and his wife, Jan of Spirit Lake and her niece, Mary Nelson and her husband, Merlyn of Shoreview, Minn.

She has been preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1969, her son Thomas in 2003 and one sister and brother.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, January 14, 2006.

James Francis Umbarger, 87, died at the Good Samaritan Home today [29 Apr 1959] at 2:30 a.m.

He was born May 11, 1871, at Monmouth in Jackson County, [Iowa], the son of Nathaniel B. and Mary Agnes Brown Umbarger. He moved with his parents to the vicinity of Odebolt [Sac County, IA] before he was a year old. This was six years before the town of Odebolt was laid out. He farmed at Odebolt until 1914, when he moved to Ringsted [Denmark Township, Emmet County, IA]. He lived there until he moved to Lake Park [Dickinson County, IA] in 1917, and came to Estherville in 1951.

Mr. Umbarger graduated from Odebolt High School in 1888, and was the oldest living graduate of the school. He was the first president of the Odebolt Alumni Association. He attended Carthage College at Carthage, Ill., and Miami University at Oxford, Ohio.

He was married to Winifred de Ett Ballard Feb. 29, 1896 at Odebolt. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1946 in Estherville.

Mr. Umbarger joined the Presbyterian Church when he was a young man, and acted as Sunday School superintendent for many years at Odebolt and at Lake Park. He was also an elder in the Lake Park Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include five children, Morris of Sioux City, Max of Lake Park, Percy and Frank of Mason City, and Mrs. Howard (Margaret) Ashburn of Estherville, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife who died in 1954, three brothers, two sisters, an infant daughter, Elinor Gretchen and two grandsons Douglas Ashburn and William Umbarger, who was killed in Korea.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Sternborg Chapel, the Rev. James K. Lyon officiating. Friends may call at the Sternborg Funeral Home from Thursday noon until time of services. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, April 29, 1959.

Mrs. J. F. Umbarger, 79, 914 Forth Avenue South, died of heart attack at her home Saturday [31 July 1954] at 5 p.m. She had been in good health previous to her death.

Winifred de Ett Ballard was born May 9, 1875 in East Burlington, Ill. [Her parents were Henry Clay Umbarger and Margaret Barry.] She moved to Odebolt [Sac County, IA] with her parents when she was four years old. She graduated from Odebolt high school in 1892 and taught school for three years.

She was married to James F. Umbarger Feb. 29, 1896 at Odebolt and they lived on a farm there for 18 years before moving to Ringsted [Denmark township, Emmet County] Iowa in 1914 and Lake Park [Dickinson County, IA] in 1917. They lived in Lake Park until they moved to Estherville in 1951.

She had been a member of the Presbyterian church since she was 11 years old and had taught Sunday school for many years. She was a member of the Fidelis Sunday school class in Estherville.

Survivors include her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Howard (Margaret) Ashburn, Estherville; four sons, Morris, Sioux City; Max, Lake Park; and Percy and Frank, Mason City; a sister Mrs. Samuel Love, Arthur [Ida County, IA]; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Eleanor Gretchen and two grandsons, Douglas Ashburn and Second Lieutenant William Umbarger, who was killed in Korea.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, August 2, 1954 and Emmet County Death Record Book 3, page 450.

Andrew Peterson Vambheim who died at the home of his son, Ole Peterson, on North Fifth street March 30 [1915] was born at Vambheim, in the parish of Ulvik, Hordaland, Norway October 3, 1844. [He had a twin brother, Hallvard. Their parents were Per Andersson and Guro Hallvardsdatter. After Per died in 1880, Guro emigrated to the United States with some of her children in 1882.]

When he was twenty-three years old he was united in marriage [in 1867] to Elizabeth [Lisbeth/Elisabet Olsdatter] Hagestad who died two years ago. [Elizabeth was born on Ovre Hakestad farm, also in Ulvik, Hordaland. She was a daughter of Ola Bjornesson and Marta Sveinsdatter.]

Forty years ago, in 1875, they came to Emmet county where they have lived until death called them away.

The following children live to mourn his loss; Peter, Ole and Adolph Peterson, Mrs. W. A. Lancaster and Mrs. J. Amdal. Mrs. George Eike and a boy who died in Norway having gone before. His mother who is in her ninety-fourth year is still living, also the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. G. J. Paulson, Mrs. Christ Aanonson, Mrs. Ole Aanonson.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. J. Akre on April 3rd, and the remains laid to rest in East Side cemetery.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Sources: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, April 7, 1915; Solveig Quinney of Vesterheim Library, Milwaukee, WI.

Family Settled Near Ryan Lake and Lived There and in Estherville Since Moving Here.

Mrs. Andrew Peterson Vambheim died at her home in this city Saturday morning at 6:45 [Feb. 7, 1913]. She had been ill with pneumonia one week. Funeral service was held from the home and Norwegian Lutheran church yesterday afternoon at one o'clock. Burial was made in the East Side Cemetery.

Mrs. Andrew Peterson Vambheim, better known as Mrs. Andrew Peterson, was born in Ulvik, Hordaland, Norway, September 11, 1838. She was united in marriage 47 years ago last May. The family came to Emmet County in 1875 and have lived on a farm most of the time since then. However they have lived in Estherville part of the time the last few years.

The deceased is survived by her husband, two sons, Adolph and Ole A. of this county, Mrs. Arthur Lancaster of Osage, and Mrs. Jonas Amdahl of this place. Mrs. Peterson Vambheim was a member of the Norwegian Lutheran church and a good wife and mother. The many friends join in sympathy to the family in sorrow.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, February 12, 1913.

Funeral services for Lloyd A. Van Laar of Graettinger were held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 15, 2006 at the Crossroads Community Church in Estherville, Iowa. Burial was held in Oak Hill Cemetery, in Estherville with Military Rites by V. F. W. Post #3388. The family greeted friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, at the Joyce-Alesch Funeral Home in Graettinger, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.

Lloyd Arthur Van Laar was born May 28, 1939, in Alton, Iowa the son of Fred and Edna (Voss) Van Laar. He was a graduate of Sheldon High School, Iowa Lakes Community College and Sioux City Barber College. He served in the United States Air Force as a radio operator in Japan.

On September 23, 1961, Lloyd married Clara Roetman in Sheldon, IA. To this union, four children were born.

Lloyd owned and operated Lloyd's Barbershop and Lloyd's Nursery in Graettinger. After retiring, he delivered motor homes for Winnebago and worked for Priority Express as a bank courier. He was a life member of the V. F. W. Post #3388. Lloyd enjoyed fishing, gardening, landscaping and working on his computer. He was an avid Raider football and Nascar fan. In his free time, he enjoyed operating his HAM radio. Lloyd is a devout Christian and a "fisher of men."

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Clara; Dallan Van Laar (Misti) of Minneapolis, MN, Krista Von Bank (Rick) of Monroe, IA, Stacey Hanson (Joe) of Carlisle, IA and Dusty Van Laar (Emily) of Minneapolis, MN; seven grandchildren and his sister Betty Pendergast (Tom) of Santee, CA.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Geritt, Gerold, and Earl.

Source: The Graettinger Times, Graettinger, Palo Alto County, Iowa, June 21, 2006.

Mrs. Margaret Van Den Burgh, 92, Passes Away.
Funeral Services Today in Presbyterian Church

ARMSTRONG -- After an illness of about two weeks, Mrs. Margaret Van Den Burgh, 92, oldest woman in the Armstrong community, died at her home, Sunday [January 31, 1937]. She was taken ill with influenza a couple of weeks ago and because of her advancing years was unable to regain her health.

Last rites were held this afternoon at the Presbyterian church with the Rev. R. R. Irwin officiating. Burial was in the Armstrong cemetery.

Mrs. Van Den Burgh and her husband arrived here in 1889 from Janesville, Wis., and have lived here continuously. the G. A. R. post in Estherville is named after her husband.

She is survived by five children, William of Sioux City, Stanley, George and Bessie of Armstrong and Earl of Milford; several grandchildren and a host of friends.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, February 2, 1937.

The not unexpected death of Mr. M. A. Vandenburg [sic] of Armstrong Grove on August 15, 1887 was announced Monday. For eighteen years he had suffered at intervals from painful attacks of heart disease, and since the June meeting of the Board of Supervisors of which he was an honored member, his sufferings have been continuous until as he informed a friend on the occasion of his last visit to Estherville it seemed that he could not stand it much longer. A native of central New York he removed when quite young with his parents to Rock county, Wisconsin, where he resided until about sixteen years ago when he removed to his present home. A quiet unassuming man of kindly nature and the most generous impulses he will be sadly missed by neighbors and associates. Mr. Vandenburg [sic] served from August, 1864 until May 1865 in the war of the rebellion in Company M., 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry; he was wounded during this time by being thrown from a horse and from which he has suffered a great deal since. He was one of those men who would bear acquaintance and was highly respected by all who knew him, therefore the community mourns the loss of him, as well as the widow and five children, which he leaves to mourn the loss of a kind husband and good father. Mr. Vandenburg was not a professed christian but his sympathies were in that direction and before his death gave abundant expressions that his peace was made with his God and that he was prepared to meet his Saviour. He died confidently expecting a blessed immortality. The funeral was conducted by Rev. J. Morran and Rev. J. Balz of Armstrong Grove and under the supervision of the Grand Army of the Republic of Estherville. A goodly number, some 28 teams, followed the remains to their resting place in the Swan Lake cemetery, that being the place selected for the deposit of his body by himself only three weeks previous to his decease.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, August 19, 1887.

Minard William (Whitey) Vandenburgh, 76, Armstrong, died Sept. 25 [1973] at 4:45 p.m. at his home in Armstrong.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in United Methodist Church, Armstrong, with the Rev. Travis Cannaday officiating. Burial will be made in Armstrong Grove cemetery, Armstrong.

He was born March 3, 1897, in Armstrong to Stanley and Harriet Ormiston Vandenburgh and educated in Armstrong schools. On June 17, 1936 he was married to Irene Felkey in Algona.

He had lived all his life in the Armstrong area and was a member of United Methodist Church, Armstrong. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Swea City American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Irene; two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Smith, Armstrong, and Mrs. Della Wolder, Torrence, Calif.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Emmet County, Iowa, September 26, 1973.