Helga Alida HANSON

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1943-MN-014550

Notes:

Birth:
death date per gravestone or cemetery records; April 1878 in the 1900 census

Helga married Jon Anderson THOMPSON on 22 Mar 1900 in Scott County, Minnesota. Jon (son of Anders (Andrew) Tomasson ELLESTAD and Rangdi Eriksdatter KVÅLE) was born on 12 Aug 1868 in Norway; died on 25 Sep 1949 in Scott County, Minnesota; was buried in Solor Lutheran Church Cemetery, Webster, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1900-21870
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1987-MN-004914

Notes:

He was living at home with his father at the time of his father’s death.

He may be the Ralph of “Ralph and Esther Thompson”, witnesses to the baptism of Patricia Ruth Tonsager.

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1902-05901
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1993-MN-009896

Notes:

Shown as child #2 on her birth certificate.

She was Mrs. Elda Murray of Minneapolis at the time of her father’s death.

Margaret married Eldo Roy MURRAY on 20 Jun 1925 in Dakota County, Minnesota. Eldo was born on 8 Mar 1889 in Minnesota; died on 15 Aug 1973 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1976-MN-028752

Notes:

Not listed in the index of Minnesota Births.

She was Mrs. Joe Docken of Webster at the time of her father’s death.

The “Solor’s Lutheran Cemetery” was established in 1881 in Greenvale Twp, Dakota County. It was a 1 acre plot of land in Section 9, the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter. The cemetery was later abandoned and moved to Webster Twp, Rice County, about 6 miles west, to the location of the Solor Lutheran Church of Webster. It is not clear whether or not anyone is still buried at the Greenvale Twp location.

She died of a heart attack at the Minnesota Odd Fellows Home in Northfield. She was the widow of Joseph; they had lived in Webster.

Lillian married Joseph L DOCKEN on 23 Sep 1923 in Scott County, Minnesota. Joseph (son of Ludvig Oleson DOCKEN and Laura GUNDERSON) was born on 6 May 1901 in Rice County, Minnesota; died on 14 Apr 1965 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Solor Lutheran Church Cemetery, Webster, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2000-MN-004589

Notes:

Not listed in the index of Minnesota births.

The informant for her death certificate was John O. Thompson, her brother. Her husband was George C. Bergstrom. They lived at 300 Spruce Street, Apt 314, Farmington, Minnesota. Helen had gone to school through the 8th grade. She died from a stroke.

She was Mrs. George Bergstrom of Omaha, Nebraska, at the time of her father’s death.

Died:
Fairview Ridges Hospital

Family/Spouse: Carl George BERGSTROM. Carl was born on 13 Sep 1898 in Minnesota; died in Jul 1985 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1908-05985
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1977-MN-003117
• Social Security Number: 473-32-3685 issued in MN before 1951

Notes:

1909 birth date on her death record, 1908 on her birth certificate.

She was Mrs. Clarence Tonsager of Minneapolis at the time of her father’s death.

Died:
zip code 55422

Ruth married Clarence Merville TONSAGER on 21 Jun 1928 in Scott County, Minnesota. Clarence (son of George P TONSAGER and Thea A ELLINGBOE) was born on 15 Oct 1905; died on 27 Jul 1987 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1910-06118
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1910-MN-003027

Notes:

Mother’s maiden name shown as Hanson on birth certificate.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1912-06751
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1984-MN-004700

Notes:

Cemetery records show birth date as January 28th.

His father was apparently living with him, perhaps on the family farm, at the time of his father’s death.

Birth:
January 20th on birth certificate

Roger married Lucille Kathryn WIESE on 17 Jun 1940 in Dakota County, Minnesota. Lucille (daughter of DITENBAAER) was born on 21 Jul 1916 in Dakota County, Minnesota; died on 7 Nov 2001 in Dakota County, Minnesota; was buried in Highview Cemetery, Eureka Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1914-07448
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1979-MN-018741

Notes:

She was Mrs. William Geister of Minneapolis at the time of her father’s death.

Esther married William C GEISTER on 7 Jun 1938 in Scott County, Minnesota. William was born on 15 Nov 1913 in Minnesota; died on 3 Dec 1982 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1917-07812
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2001-MN-524567

Notes:

He lived in St. Paul at the time of his father’s death.

He was the informant for his sister Helen’s death certificate.

Family/Spouse: Loraine Caroline GROSHONG. Loraine (daughter of Ernest GROSHONG and Hilda SANDMANN) was born on 30 Dec 1921 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 18 Aug 1999 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery, Webster, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Shirley Mae BERGSTROM. Shirley (daughter of Carl George BERGSTROM and Georgia C) was born on 31 Mar 1924 in Ramsey County, Minnesota; died on 17 Mar 1955 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Roseville, Ramsey County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johnny married Rose Lorraine MESSNER on 24 Oct 1955 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, and was divorced on 4 Feb 1971 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Rose was born on 1 Sep 1929 in North Dakota; died on 16 Oct 1996 in Minnesota; was buried in Pekin Community Cemetery, Pekin, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1920-08114

Notes:

He lived in Eureka Center at the time of his father’s death.

He is “of Minneapolis” in 2007 according to the obit of his niece, Nordis Docken Meinke.

Thompson, Loyal J. Age 91, went home to Heaven on September 15, 2012. Precious and devoted family man, Loyal "Bobby" was preceded in death by his wife, Verneice Thompson; son, Wayne Jerome Thompson; 8 older brothers and sisters. He was born in a farm house in Eureka Center, MN. He is survived by two children, Audrey Ohlgren and Douglas Thompson (Sharilyn); daughter-in-law, Sherry Thompson; four grandchildren, Amy Dawson (Neal), Andrew Thompson (Anna), Lisa Johnson (Jason), Travis Thompson (Nicole); eight great-grandchildren, Lilly and George, Jack, Molly, Drew and Max, Paisley and Graham. Bobby was an independent building contractor for many years building and remodeling over 200 homes and the restorer and collector of many great automobiles. He was a man of integrity and lived up to his given name, Loyal. His trust was in Jesus to bring him safely to his Heavenly home. Until we meet again, he will be sadly missed. Memorial service Saturday, September 29 at 11:00 A.M. at Emmaus Lutheran Church, 8443 Second Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420.

Loyal married Verneice Elmere WICK on 25 Mar 1944 in Scott County, Minnesota. Verneice (daughter of LUND) was born on 16 Mar 1925 in Scott County, Minnesota; died on 2 Apr 1973 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Loyal married A.J. ANDERSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1926-45454

Notes:

Beverly Jean Flynn, 96, passed away peacefully at her son's home in Kent on September 27, 2023.

She was born December 11, 1926 in Minneapolis, MN, a daughter of the late Eldo and Margaret (Thompson) Murray. She worked as a bus driver for Poland City Schools for over 25 years until her retirement.

Beverly was Past Worthy High Priestess of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, a charter member of the Poland United Methodist Church for 70+ years, and a proud and passionate supporter of Poland athletics.

In her spare time, she loved to play cards, even learning a new game a week before she passed. Her love of sports, especially basketball, was unmatched.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur Flynn, whom she married June 18, 1949, and who passed away February 18, 2007; her son, Dennis Flynn; and her sister, Ardis Vevle.

Beverly married Arthur F FLYNN, Jr on 18 Jun 1949 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Arthur died in 2007. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1932-39686

Notes:

Ardis Vevle (nee Murray), age 88, of Otsego, MN, formerly of Brooklyn Center, MN passed away February 9, 2021. Ardis is preceded in death by husband, Robert, and parents Eldo and Margaret Murray.

Survived by loving son, Randy (Becky) and grandchildren Rylee and Ryan of Elk River; sister, Beverly Flynn, of Poland, OH, many family and friends, and beloved dog, Angel.

Ardie will be remembered as always fun, full of life, and the Pink Lady.

Ardis married Robert Leif VEVLE on 18 Jun 1960 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Robert was born on 3 Nov 1933 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 18 Aug 2003 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried on 25 Aug 2003 in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2007-MN-029413

Notes:

Not listed in the birth certificate index.

Her obituary in the January 3, 2008, edition of the Jordan Independent:

Nordis (Mrs. Walbert) Meinke, age 84, of Webster, died on Sunday, October 21, 2007 at the Northfield Hospital Long Term Care Center, Northfield.

Funeral services will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church, Webster on Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Harold Schoubye officiating.  Interment will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Wednesday, October 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. and also at the church for one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

Nordis Jeanette, the daughter of Joe and Lillian (Thompson) Docken was born on September 7, 1923 in Webster Township, Rice County, MN. She graduated from Northfield High School in 1941. On November 17, 1944, she married Walbert Meinke at St John's Lutheran Church in Lakeville. During the late 30's and 40's, Nordis worked at Tallman's Grocery in Webster.  She moved to the farm in 1951 with her husband and son, Robert. She enjoyed playing cards, fishing for sunfish, tending flowers (anything purple and red geraniums), watching the Minnesota Twins, embroidering dishtowels, tablecloths, pillow cases and cross-stitching. She raised calves and enjoyed milking cows. She was close to family and grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. Nordis made great date pinwheel cookies and assorted baked goods. She had a sweet tooth especially for black jellybeans and candy corn.

She is survived by her husband, Walbert of Webster; a son, Robert (and Stephanie) of Bloomington; two grandchildren, Matthew (and Molly) Meinke of Apple Valley and Katie Meinke of Bloomington; a brother, Joe (and Lorna) Docken of Webster and a sister, JoAnn Meinke of Webster; nieces, nephews and cousins; an uncle, Loyal Thompson of Minneapolis; and a sister in law, Olinda Degen, Faribault. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Jerome Docken; a brother-in-law, Richard Meinke; nieces, Sandra Meinke and Shirley Bosshardt; and a nephew, Edgar Meinke Jr.

Died:
Northfield City Hospital

Nordis married Walbert George MEINKE on 17 Nov 1944 in Lakeville, Dakota County, Minnesota. Walbert was born on 24 Mar 1921 in Webster Twp, Rice County, Minnesota; died on 18 Sep 2012 in Dakota County, Minnesota; was buried in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Webster Twp, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1926-26227

Notes:

Not listed in the index of Minnesota Deaths.

Called Jerome in the 1930 census, on his gravestone, and in Nordis’s obit.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1933-23358

Notes:

Joseph (Joe) Docken, Jr., age 88, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2022 at the Northfield Retirement Community, with his family at his side.

Joe, son of Joseph and Lillian Docken, was born in Northfield on June 26, 1933. He married Lorna (Meyer) on June 30, 1962. He raised and nurtured a family of five, tended his family’s farm homestead and served the Solor Lutheran Church community for decades. He was passionate about baseball, following the Minnesota Twins, playing baseball on the DRS league and coaching Webster Town & Country. He was a dedicated worker, engaged in farming and Fredrickson Cement. As stated by his teacher, Ruben Hovland, in 1951, “Joe displays a good clean character. His thoughts, words and actions are always a compliment to his home and family.” He displayed his character until his last day.

Joe is survived by his wife, Lorna; daughters, Lorie (Bob Batyko) and Jody (Darren) Curl; sons, Kevin (Nada), Jim (Tiffany) and Mark; ten grandchildren; one great granddaughter; and his twin sister, JoAnn (Meinke). He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Nordis (Meinke) and Jerome.

Joseph married Lorna Marie MEYER on 30 Jun 1962 in Scott County, Minnesota. Lorna was born on 30 Mar 1940 in New Prague, Le Sueur County, Minnesota; died on 3 Feb 2023 in Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1929-38591
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1929-MN-021306

Notes:

Lived 4 hours. Premature. Body given to the U of M.

Birth:
Minneapolis General Hospital

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1932-25832
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1992-MN-023488
• Social Security Number: 473-32-0813 issued in MN before 1951

Notes:

According to his birth certificate, after his birth his parents had had two children born alive and still living and one child born alive and now dead.

Duane was a barber in Brooklyn Center at the time he died. His cause of death was lung cancer. He lived at 5949 Vincent Avenue North.

Died:
zip code 55430

Buried:
Section X, Site 2667

Duane married Sally Lou ANDERSON on 16 Apr 1955 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Sally was born on 10 Feb 1932 in St. Louis County, Minnesota; died on 10 Dec 2016 in Plymouth, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 19 Jan 1936, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

Ledin, Patricia "Patsy" age 82 of New Brighton, formerly of Brooklyn Center, passed away April 1, 2018. Beautician for 40 years in Mpls and then worked in the shoe department at Brooklyn Park Walmart. Preceded in death by husband, Virgil and siblings, Duane and Peggy. Survived by children, Brenda (Randy) Dale, Roger (Julie), Brian (Angie), Dewey (Kristi); 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and cat Lulu. Private graveside service Fort Snelling National Cemetery date to be determined.

Patricia married Virgil Mauritz LEDIN on 7 May 1955 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Virgil was born on 15 Feb 1932; died on 24 Jan 1992 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Peggy married Patrick Earl HANKEY on 21 Sep 1963 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2009-MN-024472

Notes:

Thompson, Wayne J. of St. Louis Park, passed away on 8/23/09. He is survived by wife, Sherry; father, Loyal Thompson; mother-in-law, Marjane Smith; daughter, Amy (Neal) Dawson; son, Andy (Anna) Thompson; sister, Audrey Ohlgren; brother, Douglas (Sharilyn) Thompson; grandchildren, Lilly and George Dawson and Molly and Drew Thompson; niece, Lisa (Jason) Johnson; great-nephew, Jack Johnson; nephew, Travis (Nicole) Thompson. Preceded in death by mother, Verneice Wick Thompson. A private ceremony was held for the family at The Mount Olivet Retreat Center.

Birth:
Farmington

Died:
HCMC

Wayne married M.T. SPRINGROSE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wayne married Cheryl Ann SMITH on 26 Dec 1982 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]