Mark Jennings FEROE

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2013-MN-034360

Notes:

His obit says that “he was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and graduated from Mankato High School in 1965. He attended Waldorf College for 2 years and received his Bachelors Degree from Mankato State College. Over the years Mark lived in various communities in Minnesota and Northern Iowa, most recently in South St. Paul.”

Died:
Regions Hospital in St. Paul

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2009-MN-033661

Notes:

St. Olaf, ‘35. M. Div Th, Luther Seminary, ‘39.

From the St. Olaf Alumni magazine, Spring, 1955:

That Jennings Feroe, '35, pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Mankato, Minnesota, cannot escape his St. Olaf friends was very evident at an evening of appreciation given him by his congregation at the Mankato high school auditorium on Sunday, April 17.

The ceremonies, patterned on the telecast "This is Your Life" honored him for his ten years of service in Mankato.

Waldo S. Johnson, '51, seminarian, was master of ceremonies. Pastor Feroe identified his mother's voice on a recording. Then from behind the scenes came, not just voices, but live "Oles", personalities woven closely into Feroe's past and present life. He had a perfect rating on identification of voices. His wife (Elaine Hjortland) and her parents, Pastor and Mrs. E. S. Hjortland (Mildred Ellingboe) revealed themselves first. Following these were his brother and wife, Pastor and Mrs. Arthur Feroe (Lucille Johnson) of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Pastor and Mrs. Alf Romstad (Olga Mostrom) (Alf was his St. Olaf roommate) and Pastor Fredric Norstad (his seminary roommate) were on hand to remind him of a few past events. Pastor and Mrs. Carroll Hinderlie (Mary Aasgaard) came from behind the scenes to remind him of some breathless days and nights in Norway when the three of them were fleeing from the Germans. John Quam, seminarian and former interne at Bethlehem Lutheran, and Dr. E. C. Reinertson completed the roster of "Oles" on the program.

Pastor Feroe received a gift of an around the world ticket from his congregation. He will go on a tour of the mission fields of the ELC. His church supports seven missionaries.

He was a visitation pastor for St. John’s in Northfield in the mid-1990s.

Feroe, Rev. Jennings age 96 of Northfield, passed away Sunday 11/22/09. Pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran in Mankato (1945-1973), St. Olaf College Development Department (1973-1979), and visitation pastor at St. John's Lutheran in Northfield (1979-1997). Survived by wife, Elaine; 5 children, Mark of Duluth, Mary (Ted) Hovey of Roseville, Bruce (Kathy) of Duluth, Lois (Roger) Tinker of Coon Rapids, Ellen Hedrick of Richmond, VA; 6 granddaughters: Sonja (Jacob) Broten, Kari Hovey, Carly & Heidi Feroe, Kristen & Janel Tinker; 3 great- grandchildren, Nehemiah, Evangeline & Athanasius Broten; brother-in-law, John Hjortland of Chicago; cousin, Donald (Jean) Feroe of Richfield. Funeral 2 PM Wednesday (11/25/09) at St. John's Luth Ch, 500 W. 3rd St., Nfld. Visitation 2 hours prior. Memorials preferred to St. John's Lutheran, St. Olaf College or the Northfield Retirement Center.

Died:
Northfield City Hospital

Jennings married Elaine June HJORTLAND on 21 Jan 1945 in Wisconsin. Elaine (daughter of Elmer S HJORTLAND and Mildred Caroline ELLINGBOE) was born on 6 Apr 1922 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 10 Nov 2022 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1922-43504

Notes:

St. Olaf, ‘43.

She lived in Milwaukee at the time of her marriage to Feroe. That is contradicted by an article in the Star on December 24, 1944, which announced the couple’s engagement. In that article, she is said to “make her home with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. L Ellingboe, Richfield station.”

In a family history of her grandparents: “In 1973 a granddaughter of John’s, Elaine Hjortland Feroe and her family moved to Northfield where she is on the staff of St. John’s Lutheran Church.”

She lived in Northfield at the time of her son Mark’s death.

Elaine June Feroe, age 100 of Northfield,

Elaine died on November 10, 2022 at the Northfield Care Center.

She was born April 6, 1922 in Minneapolis, MN to Elmer S. and Mildred Hjortland. Elaine spent her early years in Eau Claire and Milwaukee WI, where her father served as a Lutheran pastor. She attended St. Olaf College, graduating in 1943 in Speech Communications. She met her husband, Pastor Jennings Feroe in 1943 while playing ping pong at Lake Geneva Bible Camp, where Jennings had brought members of his congregation from Long Lake, IL.

They were married on January 21, 1945 in Milwaukee. After the end of WWII they moved to Mankato, MN where Jennings accepted a call to Bethlehem Lutheran Church. After 28 years of shared ministry in Mankato, they moved to Northfield, MN when Jennings took a job in the Development Office at St. Olaf College. During her years in Northfield, Elaine worked at St. Olaf College and St. John’s Lutheran Church. A competitive spirit, she enjoyed golfing for many years and played bridge into her 90’s. She was known for her generous gift giving, delivering a humorous speech, and getting things done-whether in the family, as a pastor’s wife or in various leadership roles over her lifetime.

She and Jennings moved to the Northfield Retirement Center in 2002 and enjoyed being active members of this special community. The family wishes to thank the NRC staff and her friends for their support and care over the many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, son Mark, brothers Bud and John and great granddaughter Serenity. She is survived by her children Mary (Ted) Hovey of Roseville, Bruce (Kathy) Feroe of Hoyt Lakes , Lois (Roger) Tinker of Coon Rapids and Ellen (Rick) Hedrick of St. Paul ; 6 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren.

Notes:

He and his family lived in Madison, Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota, in the 1920 census. He was the acting president of a normal school. His parents were born in Norway.

Albert married Jensine M ANDERSON on 28 Jun 1905 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. Jensine was born on 1 Apr 1877 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 22 Feb 1958 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her parents were born in Norway. Her mother’s maiden name was Mattson.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1994-MN-032036

Notes:

St. Olaf, ‘20.

Lutheran pastor, ordained in June, 1923 (see below).

In the 1930 census, he was a pastor in Eau Claire. His children were Elaine J, 8, and Elmer S. Jr., 6.

He was a pastor in Milwaukee at the time of the 1940 census. The children at home at that time weree Elaine (absent) 17, Elmer Jr., 16, and John G., 2.

At the time of his daughter Elaine’s engagement to Feroe, he was “senior pastor-elect” of Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis.

The September, 1948, alumni magazine notes: “Another 25th anniversary was that of Dr. Elmer Hjortland's ordination to the ministry. On Sunday, June 20, members of Central Lutheran church in Minneapolis honored Mr. and Mrs. Hjortland (Mildred Ellingboe, '23) at a reception. The Hjortlands have spent the three summer months touring the European countries.”

According to the November, 1959, alumni magazine: “Elmer I. {sic} Hjortland, pastor of United Church, Oak Park, Illinois, is one of two new members who have been elected to the board of directors of Lutheran World Relief for a two-year term. Pastor Hjortland is the former pastor of Central Lutheran church in Minneapolis. His wife is the former Mildred Ellingboe, '23.”

Elmer married Mildred Caroline ELLINGBOE on 13 Sep 1921 in Rice County, Minnesota. Mildred (daughter of John Maurice ELLINGBOE and Elise (Lizzie) HENDRICKSON) was born on 8 Sep 1900 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota; died on 20 Jan 1983 in Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 7 Oct 1900, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 16 May 1915, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota

Notes:

Not listed in the index of Minnesota births.

In the 1921 and 1926 Northfield directories, Mildred is listed as “student” at her parents’ address, 805 S. Division Street.

St. Olaf, ‘22. Sang in the St. Olaf Choir in the 1919-1920 school year.

Confirmation:
St. John’s

Buried:
21 ND 32 G 23 4

Notes:

Married:
This date from MOMS. An article in the Wisconsin State Journal, 7 Oct 1921, says they were married 3 Aug 1920 “at the Lutheran parsonage in Minneapolis, the Rev, J.A.O. Stub officiating.”

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1958-MN-015117
• Occupation: Merchant
• Baptism: 3 Jan 1875, West Koshkonong Church, Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin
• Confirmation: 16 Jun 1889, Minnesota

Notes:

In the 1902 Faribault city directory, which includes Northfield, he is a clerk for C W Gress & Son.

In the 1905 Minnesota state census, he and his family live at 506 St. Olaf Ave. in Northfield.

In the Rice County census for 1910, he is listed as John M. Ellingboe.

The 1911 Faribault city directory, which includes Northfield, advertises the business he owns with Martin Ellingboe as Ellingboe Bros., Clothing, 19 Mill Square, Northfield. He and Martin were also partners with John T Eltun (#19519) in another business, at 401 S Division, called Eltun & Ellingboe Bros., Dry Goods, Cloaks, and Groceries.

The 1915 Faribault city directory, which includes Northfield, advertises Ellingboe Bros. as Clothiers and Outfitters for Men and Boys. It’s still at 19 Mill Square but now has a telephone number, N W 142.

In those 1911 and 1915 directories, John is shown as living at 805 S Division.

Registered for the draft on September 12, 1918, in Faribault as John Maurice Ellingboe, born November 30, 1874, and living at 805 Division, Northfield. He is a merchant, self-employed. His nearest relative is his wife, Lizzie Ellingboe, same address. He is of medium height and slender build with blue eyes and light brown hair.

In the 1929 Faribault city directory, which includes Northfield, he is John M Ellingboe, with a clothing business at 19 Mill Square, residing at 801 S Division.

In the 1936 Faribault city directory, which includes Northfield, he is John M Ellingboe, a clothing merchant with business at 19 Mill Square, residing with Lizzie at 811 S Division.

In the 1939 Faribault city directory, which includes Northfield, the information is the same as in 1936 but Lizzie is not mentioned.

In the 1945 Faribault city directory, which includes Northfield, he and Thea live at 811 S Division. He had a men’s clothing business at 19 Mill Square in Northfield.

In the 1950 census, he and Thea live at 811 Division in Northfield. Neither has an occupation.

Date of death provided by Orville Anfinson is 10 Jan 1959. This is also the date on the gravestone (which is for John Morris) or cemetery records. However, his funeral was reported in the Northfield News in its January 13, 1958 edition.

His will is recorded in the Rice County Will Records, Volume H, 1954-1970, for the will year 1958.

Information provided by John W. Ellingboe.

John Maurice and his brother Martin were the partners in the Ellingboe Brothers businesses in Northfield in the early 1920s. The businesses were a dry goods store at 401 S. Division Street and a clothing store at 19 Mill Square. In the 1899 Northfield directory, Martin and John Maurice were both clerks for C. W. Gress & Son so that may be the predecessor business. A Northfield News headline referring to Martin was in the October 6, 1922 edition: “Sold Stores.” John Ellingboe’s occupation is listed as “clothing, 19 Mill Square” in the 1926 Northfield directory and there was also a clothing business called Steele & Ellingboe at 327 S. Division in that directory. According to a headline in the Northfield News, John sold the clothing store and business to Leonard Peterson in March of 1945.

From a St. Olaf history:

“St. Olaf's small ground space presented scant opportunity for participation in sports. The land south of Mr. John M. Ellingboe's present residence on Division Street south served as an improvised baseball diamond, rarely used....”

From the Northfield 1948 city directory, John and Thea lived at 811 South Division Street.

The Valdris Book shows he was a member of the Valdris Samband in 1902.

From a biography in Rice County Families published in 1981, via the Dalby Database:

John M. Ellingboe was born November 30, 1874, near Stoughton, Wisconsin.  His parents, John J. and Ambjor (Strand) Ellingboe, moved the family to a farm located 3 miles east of Northfield on the Wall Street road in 1882.  John attended a small rural school, Northfield High School for one year and then went back to help on the farm until 1882 when the family moved to town.  It was then that John Ellinboe began his long and successful career in local sales.  His first job placed him behind the counter of the Skinner and Drew general merchandise store (located where the Northfield Variety Store is now).  During this time he was able to raise the money necessary to support a wife and married Elise Hendrickson June 25, 1893.  Elise was born April 2, 1872, in Solor, Norway.  She came to America at the age of 12 when her parents, John and Karen Hendrickson, immigrated and settled in the Christiana neighborhood north of Northfield.  John and Elise eventually moved into a large house at 811 Division Street where they raised a family which included Alice (Mrs. Oscar Simonson) who died in 1922, Louelle (Mrs. Herschel Reich), Mildred (Mrs. Elmer S. Hjortland) and John L.  All the children graduated from St. Olaf College.  John Ellingboe had hoped his son, John, would follow him in the retail business, but instead he became a noted artist of the southwest.  Elise died of a stroke January 13, 1937.  He married Thea Berg July 16, 1940.  In 1897 John left his job at the general store for a step up as clerk in the first “exclusive” store in Northfield, the C. W. Gress clothing store (located where the Mitchell Store is now).  His brother, Martin, was also employed there, and the two began to plan for a store of their own, “Ellingboe’s” men’s clothing store at 19 Bridge Square (now an office section of the First Bank of Northfield) opened in 1903.  John Ellingboe continued that business for the next 42 years.  In 1907 John and Martin Ellingboe formed a partnership with john Eltun and bought the Skinner and Drew general store which had by this time been moved to the building at the southeast corner of E. 4th and Division Street.  For 17 years John worked at both stores.  In 1922 John purchased his brother Martin’s interest in both the Northfield stores.  The following year he sold the general store but continued to operate the “Ellingboe’s” men’s store.  In 1945 John sold his store and retired after 51 years of serving the citizens of Northfield from behind the counter.  An interesting fact is that the sale of the store was made without the usual requirement of an inventory of wares; for the buyer knew Mr. Ellingboe’s reputation for honesty and accepted his word for the value of the stock.  The store retained the name of “Ellingboe’s” for several years thereafter.  John enjoyed an active retirement until his death in 1958, at age 83.  In 1973 a granddaughter of John’s, Elaine Hjortland Feroe and her family moved to Northfield where she is on the staff of St. John’s Lutheran Church.  This church is the one John Ellinboe joined in 1883.

Baptism:
as John Moritz

Confirmation:
probably Northfield

Died:
the 10th according to death certificate

Buried:
21 ND 32 G 23 2

John married Elise (Lizzie) HENDRICKSON about 1895. Elise (daughter of John HENDRICKSON and Karen SAMUELSON) was born on 12 Apr 1872 in Norway; died on 13 Jan 1938 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried on 17 Jan 1938 in Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1938-MN-013133

Notes:

Immigrated to the U.S. in 1885.

From the February, 1938, St. Olaf alumni magazine: “A sum of money has been presented to the Department of Art in memory of Mrs. John M. Ellingboe of Northfield, Minnesota. The gift comes from Mrs. Anna Rorvik of Northfield and the employees of Augsburg Publishing House. Mr. John L. Ellingboe, son of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Ellingboe, is connected with the Augsburg Publishing House as chief artist.”

From an obit in the 14 January 1938 edition of the Faribault Daily News: “Her death coming as a shock to her host of friends in the Norfhfield community, Mrs. John M. Ellingboe, wife of a prominent Northfield businessman, died suddenly late Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Ellingboe had attended a meeting of her circle of St. John’s Ladies’ Aid society at the home of Mrs. George Howser Thursday afternoon, and seemed to be in her usual health and good spirits. Leaving the meeting she accompanied Mrs. Arne Winger, Mrs. M. E. Waldeland, Mrs. H. J. Westwood, and Mrs. Ernest Olson in the latter’s automobile. When the automobile reached the corner of Division and Fourth street, Mrs. Ellingboe suddenly gasped and slumped against her companion, Mrs. Winger, in the back seat. To summon medical help the car was immediately turned around, driven less than half a block, and stopped in front of the Ellingboe store on Bridge Square, but Mrs. Ellingboe had already passed away, her death being attributed to a stroke of apoplexy. Pending the arrival of her son and two daughters, plans for funeral services had not been completed Thursday evening, but it is probable the services will be held Monday afternoon at St. John’s Lutheran church.”

Buried:
21 ND 32, G 23 1 … Funeral through St. John’s.