Samuelson, Karin 1852-1939
Source: Contributed by Kelly Samuelson
Mrs. John Samuelson
Funeral services for the late Mrs. John Samuelson were held at the Eagle Lake church on July 24, conducted by Rev. I. Hovland. Three songs were sung by the Misses Millicent Abrahamson, Marie Larson and Gladys Nelson, "Asleep in Jesus," "My Jesus I Love Thee" and "Den Store Hvide Flok."
There were many beautiful floral offerings and gifts, for missions in her memory.
The flower girls were Doris Berg and Daphne Gilbertson.
Pallbearers were six nephews of the deceased Joseph, Willard, Richard, Victor and Gordon Berg and Carl Gilbertson. Interment was in the Eagle cemetery.
Mrs. Samuelson was born in Solor, Norway, April 3, 1852. She passed away following a lingering illness on July 20 at the age of 87 years, three months and 17 days. She came to the United States in 1884 and in 1890 was married to John Samuelson, who survives together with one daughter, Mrs. Anna Cook of St. Paul, and two sons, Joseph at home and Carl Samuelson of Spice. Two daughters preceded their mother in death. There are nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, as well as two brothers, John and Andres Berg of Eagle Lake.
Mrs. Samuelson was a true Christian woman, a kind and loving mother who has gone to her reward.
Those from a distance attending the funeral were Mrs. Anna Cook of St. Paul, John Ellingboe of Northfield, Clifford Empey of Farmington and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Tommeraasen of Minneapolis.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks and our appreciation for the many kindnesses shown us during the recent illness and death of our dear wife and mother. We also wish to thank those who contributed the beautiful flowers and gifts to missions, also Rev. Hovland for the comforting words spoken at the services; also the girls for their singing.
John Samuelson
Mrs. Anna cook
Joseph Samuelson
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Samuelson
Samuelson, John 1858-1955 Funeral Services Conducted For John Samuelson
Source: Contributed by Kelly Samuelson
Funeral services for John Samuelson, 97, were held on May 9, at 1:15 pm. in the Bethesda Country Home, and at 2 p.m. in the Eagle Lake Lutheran church, with the Rev. P. K. Lawrence Bueide and the Rev. Sylvester Rue officiating. Mrs. Thomas Sands sang "Skal Vi Nades Fist Ved Floden" at the Home and at the church she sang, "Sunrise," and E. J. Rykken sang "Den Store Hvide Fold."
Acting as pallbearers were Arthur Thompson, Christ Olson, Richard Berg, Oscar Pederson, Victor Berg and Oscar Anderson.
Mr. Samuelson was born in Solar, Norway, on January 14, 1858, came to America in 1880 and was married to Karen Berg in 1890 in Dakota county. Mrs. Samuelson preceded him in death in 1939. Mr. Samuelson lived in the Eagle Lake community about 60 years, and he spent 6 years, form 1904 to 1910 on a homestead in northern Minnesota. The last 13 years of his life, he resided at the Bethesda County Homes, where he died on May 5.
He is survived by two sons, Joseph of Eagle Lake and Carl of Spicer, also a stepdaughter, Mrs. Anna Cook of St. Paul, three grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and also two sisters in Norway.
Relatives and friends attended the funeral from Minneapolis, St. Paul, Atwater, Willmar and Spicer.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere thanks to all the relatives and friends for their kindness shown us in the loss of our dear father. We P. K. Lawrence Bueide and the especially want to thank the Rev. Sylvester Rue for their comforting words, to those who furnished music, to the pallbearers, to the donors of memorial gifts, to the Eagle Lake Ladies Aid and to the Farness Funeral Home for their efficient manner of conducting the funeral.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Samuelson
Joseph Samuelson
Mrs. Anna Cook
Sheagreen, Mrs. Edward
Source: Minneapolis Journal (Minneapolis, Minn.) Friday, 14 May 1897; transcribed by FoFG mz
Willmar, Minn., May 14. - Mrs. Edward Sheagreen, wife of the chief clerk in the Great Northern office, died yesterday of paralysis of the brain. Mrs. Sheagreen was prominent in Willmar society. The body will be taken to Minneapolis for internment.
Source: Willmar Tribune (MN) Nov. 29, 1905, page 2; submitted by rll
John Simonson of Irving died at the state hospital at Anoka on Thursday, Nov. 16. The remains were brought home and buried in the Lutheran church cemetery at Irving the following Sunday. Simonson had been in the insane asylum for about 20 years.
Singer, Mrs. George
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN) February 26, 1895; transcribed by Mary Kay Krogman
NEW LONDON ITEMS.
Mrs. Geo. Singer, of New London, formerly of Spicer, died last Tuesday of acute puerperal mania. This is a hard blow on Mr. Singer. What is home without a mother?
Skie, Sofia
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, Minnesota) February 19, 1895, transcribed by Mary Kay Krogman.
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Sofia Skie, aged 56 years and 11 months, died February 10, 1895, of abdominal tumor. Mrs. Skie was born in Strandebarm, Hardangr, Norway. She emigrated with her family to this country in 1882 and has lived in New London ever since. She leaves a husband and four children-three boys and one girl, all grown up. Mrs. Skie was a woman of unusual energy and tact. She was a typical Norwegian in the rugged honesty in all her dealings. She was respected by everybody. Her death seems to leave a void in New London, as she was really one of the old and familiar persons seen passing up and down our streets almost every day. Thus one by one we pass away. The funeral was held Wednesday last, Rev. Midthun officiating. A large concourse of people followed her to her last resting place in Oak Hill cemetery.
Rest in peace.
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), April 22, 1914, page 3, rll
The baby son of Mr. and Mrs. Ezekiel Soderlund at 219 Trott avenue died last Monday after a month's illness with bronchitis. Little Lloyd Wilhelm Soderlund only reached the tender age of 10 months and two days. The funeral is held this afternoon, Rev. B. E. Waiters of Tripolis officiating. The Soderlunds have the sympathy of many friends in the death of their first born.
Somerville (Doble), Ethel
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), October 11, 1905, page 1, rll
Mrs. Somerville Dead.
The sad news reached here Thursday evening of the death of Mrs. Ethel Somerville, wife of Mark Somerville, who passed away in the afternoon at 2:15 at the farm home eight miles northwest of Raymond. Death was due to quick consumption.
Deceased had been ill since last January. Five weeks ago she was taken back to the old home from the pineies north of Brainerd, where she had been spending three months in the hope of securing relief from her ailment. Death came peacefully and the sufferer passed away in the fond hope of a better life beyond. She was 20 years of age.
The only surviving member of the family is her husband, to whom the sympathy of a large number of friends is extended in the loss of a good and faithful wife.
Mrs. Somerville's maiden name was Ethel Doble. She was a daughter of Marshall L. Doble, a former resident of Willmar. Her marriage to Mr. Somerville took palace Oct. 8, 1804, not quite a year ago when death came.
The funeral was held last Saturday, Rev. H. C. Buell of the Presbyterian church of this city officiating. Services were conducted at the Woods M.E. church at 10 o'clock a.m., after which the remains were brought to Willmar, where the burial service took place at 2:30 p.m. The interment was in Fairview cemetery.
Staie, I. C.
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN) May 7, 1895; transcribed by Mary Kay Krogman
I. C. Staie, the unfortunate man who was the innocent cause of the Colfax-Arctander litigation last fall in regard to which town was his legal residence, died at Colfax Thursday morning. He has long been a sufferer of lung troubles. His age was 33 years.-[Times.]
Stalland, T. K Death of T. K. Stalland
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), January 4, 1905, page 1, rll
Last Friday night at 11:30 o'clock occurred the death of T. K. Stalland, at his home on Becker avenue. Death was due to atrophy of the stomach, deceased having been afflicted for the past few years. He was 57 years of age when the final summons came.
Although the deceased was ill for such a long time yet it was only during the last three days of his earthly life that he was obliged to remain in bed. He began to ail about six years ago but at first no one entertained any thoughts of any dangerous complication. As time went by, however, his condition was steadily became worse in spite of skillful medical treatment and he was finally forced to yield to that grim and merciless reaper, Death. He bore all his physical pains and sufferings with a patience and good cheer that could not but impress all who came into contact with him during his long period of sickness, and this spirit of cheerfulness he kept till the very last.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon. Brief services were held at the house at two o'clock and at the Lutheran Synod church at 2:30, Rev. Anderson officiating. He took for his text the 18th verse of the eighth chapter of Paul's epistle to the Romans: "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." The sermon was very impressive and was listened to by a large number of friends and relatives who had gathered to pay their last respects to one they had all known so long. The floral contributions were many and beautiful and testified to the love and esteem in which deceased was held. The following acted as pall bearers: J. B. Boyd, Ed Tallakson, O. A. Grangaard, O. A., T. O. and A. O. Kiland. The remains were taken to the Synod church cemetery for interment. He leaves to mourn his death his wife and his adopted daughter Semina; one half-brother, M. C. Stalland, of St. Paul, and one sister, Mrs. R. Bordson, of Evansville.
T. K. Stalland was born July 14, 1847, near Grimstad, Norway. At the age of six years he and his parents left their native land for this country, taking up their residence at Port Washington, Wis., until the fall of 1867, when he came to this county, where he took a homestead. For the past 25 years he resided in this city, where he for several years served as night policeman. He also served a term in the council three years ago. He was honored and respected by all who knew him and was known as a faithful and efficient officer. In church work he was also prominent and he was untiring in his labors for the welfare of the church.
Source: The Winona Republican and Herald (Winona, MN), February 18, 1901, page 8; rll
Ex-Sheriff C. N. Stewart of Rochester, well known in this city, and a member of the Winona Lodge of Elks, died at his home last night.
Swanson,Cecelia Jönsdotter
Source: Willmar Daily Tribune, 9 Jan 1933 - Submitted By: Bill Colberg
Jan. 8 (1933) --- Mrs. John Swanson, a resident of Atwater since 1880 and whose death was briefly mentioned in an earlier issue of the Willmar Daily Tribune was laid to rest last Thursday afternoon, January 5. Funeral services were held at 1:45 at the home and two o'clock at the First Lutheran church of Atwater of which deceased was a member. Rev. Arnold Nelson, pastor of the church conducted the services and a very fitting sermon was delivered by him. Special music at the services included the following numbers. At the house Mrs. B.A. Holm sang a solo "Asleep in Jesus," and at the church a chorus composed of Mr. and Mrs. O.G. Nordlie, Mrs. B.A. Holm, Mrs. George Roetzer, Miss Ethel Miller, Miss Winifred Lundquist and Mr. E.L. Martinson, sang three numbers, "When My Soul ReachesHome," "One Sweetly Solemn Thought," and "Nearer My God to Thee." The last number was sung while the remains were being viewed. Mrs. B.A. Holm rendered another solo entitled, "Face to Face." A large gathering of relatives, old friends and neighbors, were present at the sad rites to pay their last respect to the departed one, both the home and church being filled to capacity. There was a profusion of beautiful flowers, attesting to the love and esteem in which Mrs. Swanson was held and many gifts to the mission were given in her memory. The pallbearers were; Winzel and Cecil Isaacson, Joel and Emery Nelson, Arnold M. Anderson and Reuben Lund. The two first mentioned were grandsons of the deceased. The remains were consigned to their final resting place in the Atwater Union cemetery, south of the village.
Cecelia Jönsdotter Swanson was born Dec. 19, 1850, at Vänga, Sweden, and grew to womanhood in her native land. She was married in that country to Mr. John Swanson on May 27, 1871. The family came to America in 1880 from Oppmanna Socken, Kristianstads Lan. They first resided at Grove City for a few months and then came to Atwater where she resided until her death. This union was blessed with six children. Her husband and two sons Swan and Nels have preceded her in death. Mr. Swanson passed away May 31, 1928. Swan died Nov. 11, 1917, and Nels died June 25, 1930. Those who are left to mourn the death of their mother are Ida, now Mrs. John A. Isaacson, and Herman Swanson, both residents of Atwater, Arthur Swanson of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Emil Swanson of Buffalo Springs, N.D.,all of whom were present at the funeral service. Arthur arrived here from New York a few days before his motherpassed away. Besides the immediate family, who are left to mourn her death she is also survived by nine grandchildren,the four Isaacson grandchildren the only ones being present at the funeral. There are also two great grandchildrenand two brothers in this country, Nels Coleburg of Prophetstown, Ill., and Louis J. Coleburg of Rock Springs, Wyoming.One brother, Bengt Johnson and a sister, Malena Johnson reside in Sweden. She is also mourned by a number of otherrelatives as well as a host of friends.
The death of Mrs. Swanson was rather unexpected and was sad and shocking news to the community. She had taken acold which later developed into pneumonia and was ill for one week. Trough weakness of the heart she sank suddenly and the end came peacefully.
Answering the death summons or Monday January 2, l933, at 10:15 a. m., the deceased had reached the age of 82 yearsand 13 days. The community has lost a noble Christian woman in the passing of Mrs. Swanson who was a long timeand beloved resident of Atwater. She had been a member of the First Lutheran church here since l881. She was much devoted to her church and attended services regularly when she was able to. She attended early morning services at her church on Christmas morning which was only a week before her death. She had stated that she had not missedone Julotta service in her church since she came here which is over fifty years ago. Mrs. Swanson was a kind and loving mother and much devoted to her family. They in turn were much devoted to their mother and have given herevery comfort possible. Until Mrs. Swanson was taken ill with pneumonia she was well and spry in spite of her advanced years and able to attend to her household duties. Her son Herman has been staying home with her during the latteryears. Her only daughter, Mrs. Isaacson and her family, who all reside in Atwater have also spent lot of time withher and have always been present when they could be of any service or comfort. For all kind deeds shown her deceasedwas most grateful. Though the earthly chapter of Mrs. Swanson's life is ended her memory will ever be cherished, not only by the family, but by her many friends here both young and old.
The grief stricken family has the profound sympathy of the entire community in the loss of their dear mother. The following are among those from out of town who came to attend the burial rites; The two sons of the deceased, Arthur Swanson of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Emil Swanson from Buffalo Springs, N.D.; Mr. an Mrs. E.T. Dillner and daughter Margaret,Mrs. S.E. Peterson and Miss Irene Isaacson of Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hamilton,Mrs. Margarette Vander Bie Dunn and son Lawrence and Mrs. Minne Payne, all of St. Paul and Eastern Star friendsof the family. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. John Bengtson, Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Peterson, Mrs. James Sanderson and three daughters, Mrs. E.M. Sanderson, Mrs. Russell Murray, Mrs. Botsford, Miss Myrtle Paulson andMiss Amy Fridlund, all of Willmar; Clarence Anderson and sister, and Mrs. Emil Anderson of Dassel; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Nelson of Litchfield; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Setterman, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Silseth, Mrs. A.P. Nelson, Mrs. Anna Hanson and Reuben Lund of Grove City; Mrs. John Nelson and Mrs. George Lundstead of Kandiyohi: Mr. and Mrs. John Kleberg, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Magnuson of Fahlun and the latter's daughters from Kandiyohi.
Sundfor (Negaard) Laura Mathilde
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), March 27, 1901; page 1; rll
Gone to Her Rest
Death has removed from out midst the beloved wife of Erick Sundfors, who passed peacefully away at her home in the village last Sunday morning at 8:40. Deceased had been in feeble health for about a year and a half, being a victim to that dread disease, consumption. She had been under treatment in Minneapolis for about eight weeks, and sought relief in magnetic healing, but to no avail. She gradually grew weaker until it became necessary to bring her back and she spent her remaining day surrounded by her family.
Deceased was 26 years, 7 months and 14 days of age. She was born in the town of Dovre August 10, 1874, her parents being Mr. and Mrs. John Negaard, former residents of that town but now living at Willmar. On June 12, 1895, Laura Mathilde Negaard was united in marriage to Erick Sundfors, and they have ever since resided in Willmar.
Besides the husband are two children, Willard, aged 41/2, and Lilla, aged 2, who will greatly miss a loving wife and mother. Other relatives who will mourn her loss are the aged parents and four brothers, J. B., Tom, John and Chris the sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved in their hour of affliction.
The funeral takes place today at one o'clock p.m. from the Lutheran Free church Rev. E. E. Gynild will preach the funeral sermon, after which the remains will be taken to Eagle Lake for interment near the old home.
Swenson, Arthur S.
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), April 22, 1914, page 3, rll
Arthur S. Swenson, 24 years old, died at his parental home on Third Street Apr. 16, from tuberculosis. The funeral is being held this afternoon, with interment at Oak Park cemetery. Rev. Theo. Livingstone officiating. Further particulars later
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Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), April 22, 1914, page 3, rll
The funeral occurred yesterday, Tuesday, at one o'clock at the Baptist church, Rev. C. E. Oberg officiating. The pall bearers were comrades of the deceased.
