Arne (Ådne) Torsteinson HELLE

Notes:

Vang C, p. 190 and p. 270.

From 1753 on, he mostly lived on Berge 101/4 and ran a Bunde farm (97/3) from there.

dwfrench1 calls him Arne Tostensen Bunde (ca 1720 - 1769).

Arne married Marit Knutsdatter BEITO in 1748. Marit was born in 1729 in Øystre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1801. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She and Hallvard also had a son Hallvard who died at age 9.

Birth:
Nygård 101/4 (Berge i Høre)

Sigrid married Halvor Knutsen HELLE in 1805. Halvor (son of Knut Halvorsen BERGE and Berit Haaversdatter ELLESTAD) was born in 1769 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1833. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

97/1 Bunde.

Family/Spouse: Anne Olsdatter LYKKEN. Anne (daughter of Ola Knutsen LYKKJA and Guri Olsdatter KJØS) was born in 1755 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 1 Jan 1809, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway
• Confirmation: 12 Sep 1824, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

The bygdebok has an alternative spelling as Ådne.

106/4 Øvre Helle

Shown in the 1865 census as Arne Halvorsen, Gaardbruger og Selveier, born 1808, living on Helle øvre farm in Vang i Oppland. Living with him and Tora were Anders (1835), Knud (1843), and Ole (1849) all unmarried. Also living with the family was 70 year-old Kjersti Evinsdatter, mother of Sigrid, the wife of Hallvard Arnessen.

Birth:
Date from confirmation record. Not in Vang church book birth records. In his VS, Jim has him born on Helle 106/4 Øvre Helle.

Baptism:
in Norway Select Baptisms as Arne Halvorsen

Arne married Thora Andersdatter BUNDE on 17 Jun 1829 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Thora (daughter of Andris Persson VØVLE and Berit Olsdatter BUNDE) was born on 23 Dec 1809 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in Jul 1889 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; was buried on 13 Aug 1889 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Info from French Family Tree.

Birth:
Lykken i Hurum

Died:
Lykken i Hurum

Ole married Anne Knutsdatter ELTUN on 26 Oct 1811 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Anne (daughter of Knut Hallvardsen DALE and Marit Kristoffersdatter BØ) was born in 1782 in Norway; died on 17 Nov 1847 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Gaardbruger Selveier

Notes:

Not living with his parents at the time of the 1865 census. Shown as Halvor Arnesen, Gaardbruger, born 1832 in Vang, living with his wife, Sigrid Jørgensdatter (born 1838 in Gols Prgj. i Hallingdal), and daughter, Tora Halvorsdatter (born 1864 in Vang), on the Helle øvre farm in Vang i Oppland.

In the 1886 land register, he is probably the Halvor Arnesen who owns a portion (106-4, old 96-179 and 96-182) of Helle øvre in Hurum.

The family is still on the Helle øvre (gaard) farm, farm unit 4a, in the 1900 Norwegian census. The household consists of Halvard and Sigrid and their daughter Berit and son Arne.

Hallvard married Sigrid Jørgensdatter BAKKE in 1863. Sigrid was born in 1838 in Gol, Hallingdal, Buskerud, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 13 Oct 1833, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

She and Øystein did not have children. Sigrid did have to endure the indignity her husband’s illegitimate daughter being born two months after their wedding.

Sigrid married Øystein Jøgersson ARNEHAUGEN on 14 Jul 1864 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Øystein was born in 1837. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Gaardbruger Selveier (1900 Census)

Notes:

Supposedly changed name to Spelleman, became famous for playing the violin, and toured the USA. This is not true; perhaps he is confused with another Anders.

In the 1900 Norwegian census, this Anders is the main farmer on Helle øvre (gaard), farm unit number 4b, in Vang, Valdres. He is married. The other two residents of that farm are Anders’s younger brothers, Knut and Ole, both still single. Knut is a snedker, Ole is a skomager.

The bygdebøk says that Anders lived in Lykkjun, farm 106/4 of Ø. Helle. Specifically, “ein mindre part, med tun ovafor gardstunet.”

Anders married Margit Eivindsdatter TØRSTAD in 1891. Margit was born about 1844 in Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ola Olsen BEITO. Ola was born about 1841. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 14 Mar 1841, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Not listed as living with her parents at the time of the 1865 census. A Marith Arnesdatter, born 1843 in Vang, is shown as unmarried, Tjenestepige, and living with the family of Thosten Nielssen and Guri Endresdatter on the Løkken farm in Vang i Oppland.

To Quebec, via Bergen, aboard the Valkyrien in 1869. She arrived in Quebec in June.

The estimable dwfrench1 doesn’t know what happened to her either.

Notes:

In the 1900 Norwegian census he is single, a snedker, living on the Helle øvre (gaard) farm run or owned by his brother Anders. There is some suggestion (“Fælles husholdning ned Ole Arnesen.”) that Knut and his brother Ole maintain a separate household on that farm.

Carpenter. Never married.

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1926-MN-013021
• Baptism: 27 Sep 1846, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway
• Confirmation: 23 Jun 1861, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

She is the younger of two sisters named Berit. She appears to be the only sibling who came to the U.S. or had children come to the U.S.

At the time of the 1865 Norwegian census she was Berith Arnesdatter, born 1847 in Vang, living with the household of Torger Ejvindsen and Sigrid Torstensdatter (born 1822 and 1825, respectively, in Øystre Slidre Prgj.) on the farm of Holien in Vang. Berith is shown as unmarried, “hans Søsterdatter”, and “bestyrer hans Husholdning.” Listed just before Berith, and the reference of “his”, is Ole Andersen, born 1787 in Vang, “deres Føderaadsmand.” (That Ole is I8411.)

In the 1900 census, Betsy and family are living in New Market Township. The family consists of Betsy, 50 (born August 1849), Ole, 24 (born Sep 1875), Tillie, 21 (born June 1878), Oscar, 16 (born June 1883), Albert, 15 (born 1885), Olga, 12 (born Sep 1887), and Clara, 5 (born January 1895). For some reason, Anna Maria is not listed with the family and does not appear to have been included anywhere else in the census. Olga and Clara were born in Minnesota. Betsy is shown as having had 10 children, 8 still living. The family emigrated in 1887. Betsy owns the farm but it is still mortgaged.

In the 1905 state census, Betsy Ellingbo lives in Scott County with her children Ole, Anna, Albert, and Clara. (Olga seems to have been missed.)

In the 1910 census (May 10th), Betsy is 60 and four of her children are living with her: Anna, 29, Albert, 25, Olga, 22, and Clara, 15. Olga’s occupation is clearly shown as servant; Albert’s as a traveling something in the creamery industry.

Two doors down from Betsy is her son Ole and his new wife Rosie.

Evey says: “My father’s parents were buried ... in an area outlined in cement. A spire-like gravestone was in the middle of the area with Grandpa’s name on it and with ‘born’ and ‘died’ written in Norwegian with the dates. Grandma Ellingboe was also buried there.”

In the 1918 Alien Registration, she was Betsy Ellingboe, age 69, of Lakeville, Scott County.

Shown as “Betsy” in the 1920 census. In that enumeration, she is shown as the head of household, owning her property free of any mortgage, and Albert, Clara, and Olga are shown as living with her. Also in that enumeration, Berit is shown as being unable to read or to write. The census enumerator apparently had some trouble determining whether or not Berit was able to speak English; he finally concluded that she was.

Her death certificate, for which her daughter Thea was the informant, gives Berit’s birth year as 1847. She lived at 306 Washington in Northfield where she had lived since the summer of 1924. She died of cardiorenal disease.

Her obit was in the Northfield News, April 2, 1926 edition:

Mrs. Betsy Ellingboe died at the home of her daughter, Mrs Alvin Liggett, Friday, March 26, 1926, at 12:15 following a lingering illness of several months. The funeral was held at the Liggett home at 12 o'clock Tuesday and at the Christiania Lutheran Church in the afternoon. Rev O. E. Skavlan officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Betsy Ellingboe was born in Valders, Norway on August 26, 1843. She was married to Ova Ellingboe in Norway and more than forty-five years ago immigrated to the United States. They made their home in Wisconsin for a short time and later came to Lakeville where they made their home until Mr. Ellingboe's death, 37 years ago. Mrs. Ellingboe made her home with her children, having lived in the Liggett home for a year. Mrs. Ellingboe is survived by eight children, Mrs. Mary Lee, Omak, Washington; Ole Ellingboe, Mrs George Tonsager and Albert Ellingboe, all of Lakeville; Oscar Ellingboe of Leavenworth, Kansas; Mrs John Selmo, Solway, Minnesota; Miss Olga Ellingboe and Mrs. Albert Liggett of Northfield. 08-26-1843/03-26-1926

She is probably the “Betsy, widow of Ole Ellingboe” living at 312 Washington in the 1926 Northfield city directory. Evey believes that Berit, and probably Olga and Clara, moved to Northfield after Albert and Annie were married and took over the Ellingboe farm in New Market.

She doesn’t seem to have an individual gravestone at the cemetery plot in the West Christiania Cemetery.

HIGHVIEW CHRISTIANIA LUTH. CHURCH & CEMETERY, EUREKA TWSP. DAKOTA COUNTY, MN. COMPILED BY JANE GILBERTSON NELSON:

Mrs Betsy Ellingboe died at the home of her daughter, Mrs Alvin Liggett, Friday, March 26, 1926 at 12:15 following a lingering illness of several months. The funeral was held at the Liggett home at 12 o'clock Tuesday and at the Christiania Lutheran Church in the afternoon. Rev O. E. Skavlan officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs Betsy Ellingboe was born in Valdres, Norway on August 26, 1843. She was married to Ova Ellingboe in Norway and more than forty-five years ago immigrated to the United States. They made their home in Wisconsin for a short time and later came to Lakeville where they made their home until Mr Ellingboe's death, 37 years ago. Mrs Ellingboe made her home with her children, having lived in the Liggett home for a year. Mrs Ellingboe is survived by eight children, Mrs Mary Lee, Omak, Washington; Ole Ellingboe, Mrs George Tonsager and Albert Ellingboe, all of Lakeville; Oscar Ellingboe of Leavenworth, Kansas; Mrs John Selmo, Solway, Minnesota; Miss Olga Ellingboe and Mrs Albert Liggett of Northfield.

Birth:
From Jim, Berit’s birth location is the Høre (Hurum) parish, a part of Vang i Valdres closer to Øystre Slidre.

Died:
“Mrs. Ove Ellingboe”

Buried:
Some records say 29 Mar but that’s a Monday and inconsistent with the obit which says that her funeral was on a Tuesday. The ELCA records correctly say March 30th.

Berit married Ove Ovesen ELLINGBOE on 1 Jun 1874 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Ove (son of Unknown and Marit Olsdatter ELLINGBØE KVAM) was born on 24 Mar 1840 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; was christened on 17 Apr 1840 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 6 Feb 1899 in New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota; was buried on 9 Feb 1899 in West Christiania Lutheran Cemetery, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1900 Norwegian census he is single, a skomager, living on the Helle øvre (gaard) farm run or owned by his brother Anders. There is some suggestion (“Fælles husholdning ned Knut Arnesen.”) that Ole and his brother Knut maintain a separate household on that farm. The farm has a “haandverkshus”, perhaps a separate building in which Ole may have had his shoemaker business.

Shoemaker. Never married.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 9 May 1852, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Not listed as living with her parents at the time of the 1865 census. Didn’t seem to be listed anywhere else either.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 27 Aug 1815, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

She is Anne Olsdatter Lykkja, I26770, in Jim’s VS. No information on her parents.

Jim’s notes: Hun er antakelig var en av Lykkja gårdene i Vang Anne hadde sønnen Anders Eivindson 1839-1888 fra før hun giftet seg. Anders kjøpte Bergo av stefaren, men da han døde og kona hans ikke klarte å drive gården, overtok søstersønnen til Eivind, Knut Kveto gården.

Birth:
Lykkens of Berge in Høre

Baptism:
Høre

Family/Spouse: Andris Olsen Sylvhødn GARSTAD. Andris (son of Ola Madson BERGE and Barbro Andrisdatter KVÅL) was born in 1814 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1899. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1900 Norwegian census, she is a single housemaid on the Thune søndre farm in Vang, Valders.

She had no children with Kristoffer.

Family/Spouse: Kristoffer Torsteinsen BERGE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Kjersti 1866-1952 var to ganger i Nord Dakota, men haddeen liten stue på gården, hun var ugift.

Notes:

Died of scarlet fever.

Notes:

Disabled.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Hjelper Til Med Husstellet, Sypige For Egen Regning (1900 Census)

Notes:

Never married.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Arbeider Med Gaardsbruge (1900 Census)
• Baptism: 5 Jun 1876, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Family/Spouse: Randi Andrisdatter SKJEFTE (NEDRE). Randi (daughter of Andris Toresson SKJEFTE (NEDRE) and Berit Kristoffersdatter BERGE) was born on 11 Feb 1889; died in 1964. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 30 Apr 1871, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Responsible person for this illegitimate child was his mother’s brother, Halvor Arnesen Helle.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 5 Jul 1874, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway
• Confirmation: 1889, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

Her baptismal sponsors were Marit Olsdatter Kvamseie, Ole Aslakson Kvam, Ole Aslakson Kvam, Guri Helgesdatter (?) Ellingbø, and Guri Knudsdatter Kirkeby.

Two children died, according to Ed, in addition to the seven shown. (This is incorrect: two of Marit’s children did die relatively young, both by drowning, but there were only 7 children in total.) In the 1910 census, Mary claimed to have had 7 children, all still living.

According to Ed, Marit and Elling lived in many parts of the country but, for the last years of their lives, lived in Omak, Washington. Jan confirms this.

On her death bed, Marit Lee thought she was again on the boat coming to America.

At the time of the 1900 census (June 27th), the Lees were living in Pembina County in North Dakota in Walhalla Village. The family consisted of Elling H., 28 (born October 1871), Mary, 24 (born June 1875), Harry O., 3 (born August 1896), and Floyd M., 1 (born July 1898). Elling and the boys were born in Minnesota. Mary emigrated in 1882 and was a naturalized citizen. She and Elling had been married for five years. She had borne 2 children, both still living. Elling was a salesman and they rented their house (which was not a farm). Mary would have been pregnant with Ella at the time of the census-taker’s visit.

Ilone says: Mary was a wonderful, loving grandmother who always kept very busy helping other people. Ilone always felt as if she were her favorite grandchild but later learned that every grandchild thought that he/she was the favorite. Her cookie jar was always full of gingersnaps. She was a very active member of the Presbyterian church.

Baptism:
baptized at home on June 26th

Confirmation:
probably Christiania, probably 23 June

Marit married Elling Halvorson LEE on 4 Oct 1894 in Traill County, North Dakota. Elling (son of Halvor Tidemandsen LEE and Ingeborg Juelsdatter) was born on 4 Oct 1871 in Montevideo, Chippewa County, Minnesota; died on 5 Nov 1959 in Tonasket, Okanogan County, Washington; was buried in Omak Memorial Cemetery, Okanogan County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1948-MN-003499
• Occupation: Farmer
• Baptism: 31 Oct 1875, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway
• Confirmation: 13 Jul 1890, East Christiania Lutheran Church, Eureka Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota

Notes:

According to Ed, Ole lived his entire life on the Ellingboe farm.

According to Evey, Ole came “from Valdres, Norway, with his parents and three sisters in 1881 when he was six years old.”

Evey goes on to say: “When Pa and his parents and three siblings had come from Norway in 1881, they had lived in Wisconsin for about two years and then had come to this area, living for three weeks with an aunt of Pa’s father [Sigrid] until another baby was born [Oskar], and then in a sod house. (Ma told me that the aunt had written to Pa’s family saying, ‘Why don’t you move here, because from our place you can see the spires of three churches.’ Just what the meaning of that was, I’m not sure.) A year after the move, my grandfather, Ove, built the house. Albert was born there and lived there all his life.”

At the time of the 1910 census (May 10th), Ole and Rosie were living in New Market, near, or perhaps on, the same farm as Ole’s mother, Betsy. Ole, 34, and Rose, 21, are shown as having been married only 3 months. Rose would have pregnant with Ed at the time of the census.

Ole registered for the draft on September 12, 1918. He is described as of medium height and build with blue eyes and brown hair. His nearest relative is “Rosa” Ellingboe.

In the 1918 Alien Registration, he is Ole Ellingboe, age 42, of Lakeville, Scott County.

The Census taker visited the Ellingboe farm on January 30, 1920, and noted 44 year-old Ole, 30 year-old Rose, 9 year-old Edwin, 7 year-old Arthur, 4 year-old Beulah, and 2 year-old Oscar. Rose and Ole were noted as having Norwegian as their native tongue and being able to speak English. Ole’s occupation was noted as “Farmer General Farm.”

Shown as having emigrated in 1882 in the 1930 census.

In the 1940 census, Ole and his family lived in New Market Twp. The household consisted of Ole, 64, Rosie, 50, Edwin, 29, Oscar, 22, Helen, 19, Ruby, 15, Evelyn, 12, Jeanette, 4, and Albert Battin, 79, a lodger who was retired and blind. Ole and Rosie had education through 8th grade, Edwin through four years of high school, Oscar through 8th grade, Helen through one year of high school.

Ole and Rose were naturalized as citizens on November 10, 1937, in Minneapolis in U.S. District Court, 4th Division. At that time, his address was Route #2, Lakeville. Ole is described as 5’8” tall, 160 lbs., blue eyes, brown hair.

According to Evey, Ole died of an apparent stroke.

His obituary (from an unknown newspaper, spelling errors corrected):

Obituary of Ole Ellingboe

Ole Ellingboe of Lakeville, age 72, died at the Sanford hospital at Farmington, Jan. 5, 1948, at 9:30 a.m. after an illness of only five days.

He was born at Valdres, Norway, Sept. 25, 1875, of parents Ove Ellingboe and Beret (Helle) Ellingboe. At the age of six years he emigrated with his parents and three sisters to America. They came to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, where they resided one year. Then they came to Lakeville and settled on a farm in New Market township, Scott county, Minn. He attended the District 66 school, which was built by his father. This is the same school attended by his children. His father died at an early age leaving him to be his mother’s main stay to help support his younger brothers and sisters. He was confirmed by the Rev. Quammen and has been a faithful member of the Christiania Lutheran congregation ever since.

On February 12, 1910, he was united in holy matrimony to Miss Rose Mathilda Thompson at Bethel Lutheran church, Ward township, Todd county, Minn. They went to live on his farm, which was a part of the old homestead, and have made their home there ever since. To this union eight children were born, namely Edwin and Helen (Mrs. Clarence Campion) of Minneapolis, Arthur and Ruby (Mrs. Frank Pool) of Farmington, Beulah (Mrs. Lloyd Luckman) of Rosemount, and Oscar, Evelyn, and Jeanette at home.

He leaves to mourn his departure his wife and eight children, two brothers, Oscar of Leavenworth, Kansas, and Albert of Lakeville, who was critically ill at the hospital; five sisters, Mary (Mrs. E. H. Lee) of Omak, Washington, Thea (Mrs. George Tonsager) of Lakeville, Anna (Mrs. John Selmo) of Solway, Minn., Clara (Mrs. Alvin Liggett) and Miss Olga Ellingboe of Waseca, besides seven grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother and also a sister and brother who died in infancy.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 8, at one o’clock at his home, followed by services at West Christiania Lutheran church with burial in the adjoining cemetery, Rev. Hoff officiating.

Rev. Hanson from Webster also spoke. The Webster Male Chorus sang three beautiful songs accompanied by Mrs. Walter Snesrud {#14775}. Pallbearers were Ole Ellingboe’s three sons, Oscar, Edwin, and Arthur and his three sons-in-law, Lloyd Luckman, Clarence Campion, and Frank Pool.

Many beautiful sprays of flowers were received. One of these were from the V.F.W. Post 210, and one from the 109th Fighter Squadron. Innumerable memorial gifts were received which was evidence of his many friends.

He was a kind and loving husband and father and will be sadly missed. Blessed be his memory.

Birth:
Obit. says he was born in Norway.

Died:
Monday

Buried:
“with Albert & Anne” 225 NT 13

Ole married Rose Mathilda THOMPSON on 12 Feb 1910 in Ward Twp, Todd County, Minnesota. Rose (daughter of Erik (Erick) Andrew THOMPSON and Gunhild Mikkelsdatter (Julia) DIGENE) was born on 25 Jan 1890 in Frederick, Brown County, South Dakota; died on 31 Dec 1976 in Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried on 2 Jan 1977 in West Christiania Lutheran Cemetery, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1954-MN-015012
• Baptism: 11 Aug 1878, Ås, Vestre Toten, Oppland, Norway
• Confirmation: 3 Jun 1894, East Christiania Lutheran Church, Eureka Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota

Notes:

She has no middle name in her birth record in the Ås, Vestre Toten, church book.

She may be the “Theodora Ellingbo” recorded in the 1901 Minneapolis city directory as a domestic living at 2613 Portland Avenue.

Ed says that Thea and George had nine children.

Buried in the same plot as George and Thea are three of their great-grandchildren, called the “Tonsager Triplets”, who died June 17, 1969.

Ed says that the Tonsagers' farm was about four miles southeast of the Ellingboe farm. Evey said it was about “three miles from us.”

Evey recalls, about Thea: “She was a very warm and motherly person.”

Emigrated in 1882

In the 1905 state census, George and Thea lived a little ways away (on the same census page) from the Ellingboes in New Market Twp.

At the time of the 1910 census (April 15th), the family was renting a farm in New Market township. The family consisted of George, 31, Thea, 31, Clarence M., 4, Palmer O., 2, and Lester G., 8 months. The couple had been married for 5 years and Thea had had 3 children, 3 still living.

Her husband was the informant for her death certificate. George didn’t know who Thea’s parents were. Thea died from a cerebral hemorrhage that had occurred 10 days previously.

In the 1940 census, George and Thea, their three youngest sons, and their grandson Robert lived in New Market in the same house all of them had lived in five years before.

Birth:
Stepperud farm

Confirmation:
with her sister Anna Maria

Thea married George P TONSAGER on 16 Nov 1904 in East Christiania Lutheran Church, Eureka Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota. George (son of Paul GILBERTSON and Sigri Olsdatter (Sarah) ROGNE) was born on 30 Sep 1878 in Minnesota; died on 15 Sep 1972 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried on 18 Sep 1972 in West Christiania Lutheran Cemetery, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1964-MN-000806
• Baptism: 20 Mar 1881, Ås, Vestre Toten, Oppland, Norway
• Confirmation: 3 Jun 1894, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

Not included in the 1900 census.

Ed says that Anna lived all of her married life in Solway, Minnesota. Confirmed by the 1930 census; they lived on 3rd Street.

Anna Maria enclosed a letter to her Norwegian relatives with her father's 1896 letter.

Arlo was adopted according to the 1930 census.

Her son Arlo or Orlo was the informant for her death certificate. He had no idea who her parents were. Anna Maria died of influenza.

Birth:
incorrectly shown as born 30 Nov 1881 in her death certificate

Confirmation:
with her sister Thea

Died:
at Lake Julia Rest Home in Durand where she had lived for two years

Anna married John SELMO on 5 Apr 1916 in Scott County, Minnesota. John was born on 25 Jan 1868 in Norway; died on 22 Mar 1962 in Beltrami County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Confirmation: 20 Jun 1897, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

Oskar Ellingboe changed his name to Arthur Carney and invented a preposterous backstory in which he also changed his birth date and family history.

Ed says Oskar spent his youth in Lakeville, went into the service, and later became a Federal Prison guard at the penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas. He lived in Leavenworth until he died.

Not listed with his mother and siblings in New Market Twp in the 1905 state census.

The 1910 census contains no Arthur Carney born in Kentucky within 5 years of 1887.

He was not listed in the WWI draft registrations, either as Ellingboe or as Carney.

In the 1920 census, a 33 year-old Arthur W. Carney is shown as a soldier at Fort Leavenworth. His native state is shown as Kentucky and both of his parent had been born in Kentucky. Thus, he was claiming to have been born in Kentucky several years before he married Marie.

In the 1925 Kansas census, he and Marie are living with other Hamiltons in Leavenworth. Arthur claims to be 38 years old, born in Kentucky, and working for or on the “golf links” at Ft. Leavenworth.

This same Arthur Carney, claiming to be a native of Kentucky, was living in Ohio at the time of the 1930 census. This Ohio Arthur Carney was a prison guard at the prison (U.S. Industrial Reformatory) in Scioto, Ross County, Ohio. He was married, 43, with a wife Marie, 37. This Arthur Carney was a veteran of the World War.

In the 1940 census, he was the 53 year-old Arthur W. Carney living with his wife Marie, 47, in Leavenworth, Kansas. He was a prison officer for the federal prison. Arthur claimed to have had two years of college. Marie had an eighth-grade education. The couple owned their house, worth $4000, at 712 Ninth Avenue (or 712 Central Avenue). They had lived in Leavenworth five years earlier although not at that address. The census-taker talked to both Arthur and Marie. Arthur specifically claimed that he was born in Kentucky. Thus, likely in Marie’s presence, he claimed to have been born in Kentucky, a claim Marie would have known to be false because she had met his family in Minnesota.

A note in the Leavenworth Times in August of 1952 said that Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Carney had returned home after several weeks visit with relatives in Minnesota.

According to city directories, he and Marie lived at 712 9th Avenue in Leavenworth between 1934 and his death in 1960. The couple is shown as briefly living in Alburquerque, New Mexico, in 1955, at which time he was associated with the U.S. Air Force.

A database of obituaries in the Leavenworth Times newspaper shows the death of an Arthur W. Carney in the November 20, 1960, edition.

According to his entry in Find A Grave, which includes a photo of his gravestone, he was Arthur Wilbur Carney, b. 15 Jun 1886 and died 18 Nov 1960. According to the inscription on that gravestone, apparently one supplied by the government, Arthur had been a sergeant in Company B, 88th Infantry of Kansas in World War I.

In the document requesting a military headstone for Arthur, signed by Marie H. Carney on 8 Jun 1961, of 712 Ninth Avenue, Leavenworth, the particulars of his military history are listed: Service number 341371 or 341271, Pension claim number C 122 18 08, Enlisted 10-12-1916 in Washington, Discharged 10-11-1920 at Ft. Leavenworth. He had been a Sgt, Co. B, 88th Infantry, 19th Division, U.S. Army. His date of birth was 15 Jun 1886. The branch of the service that most conforms to this description is the 88th Division, “a National Army Division organized September 4, 1917, at Camp Dodge, Iowa, from men drafted from the states of Minnesota, Iowa. the Dakotas and Illinois. Later when these first drafts had been transferred in large measure to Camps Cody, Bowie, Doniphan, Pike, Travis and Gordon, newly drafted men from these original states, together with men from Missouri and Nebraska, constituted the bulk of the Division.”

One of his nieces says: I've known since I was a little girl that he had changed his name. I think I heard that he took his middle name of "Carne," (most likely Arne) and used it as his last name because there were so many Ellingboes (really?). It was hinted, also, that maybe he changed his name so as not to be traced by someone--maybe a girl? There always seemed to be an air of mystery about it. He and Marie visited once when I was about 10 or so. I remember that Marie played our pump organ and Oscar sang. Ma said later, after that visit, that Marie had said that "the Carne's 'hail' from Kentucky." I don't know what Ma answered to that. She was no pushover. I think some of us thought his story was just to impress Marie with a more important background than he really had. I saw him again, briefly, at Uncle Albert's funeral. Once I asked Aunt Clara (Pa's youngest sister) about it when we visited her in Waseca. Oscar & Marie's picture was displayed on a table, which prompted the question. He was quite a distinguished-looking man, and Marie was very sweet-looking. Oscar resembled Albert a lot--a high forehead with hair that seemed to flow back in a high, bushy sort of way. Aunt Clara said that he left home at about 17 years old--(the 1900 census) and I think she said he went to Canada. Oscar claimed that he was born in Kentucky to wealthy parents who traveled a lot. On one of their trips they went to Norway, bringing him along as a baby. While there, they went out on a fishing expedition of sorts or a boat ride of some kind. Not wanting to take the baby along, they left him in the care of a Norwegian lady, Berit--Grandma supposely (??). Their boat was lost at sea, and Grandma brought him up as her own. Part of the story told of his being part of the Canadian Royal Mounted police, and of heroic acts during a small-pox epidemic. I also remember that they said he had had a family Bible, and maybe something else, too, with the proof--I forget what--in his locker at the prison, but it was lost in a fire there. Also, I recall that he hadn't wanted the story told to his mother as it would upset her. Two of the Lee "girls" told of how Oscar could quote pages and pages of epic poetry and verse, etc.”

Another niece in April of 2003 said:

I am delighted to tell you what I know. You can draw your own conclusions! It is a bit of a mystery. Incidentally, neither my Mother nor I knew Uncle Arthur had lived for awhile in Ohio, or, at least, Mother never mentioned it. Also, Mother never referred to him as "Oscar". I'd never heard that name until my cousin, Dorothy Olson, whom we have only recently come to know rather well, said that was his given name.

I think my Mother, as the 'baby" of the family, was always very special to Uncle Arthur. He and Aunt Marie visited us, if not frequently, at least every once in awhile and I have clear memories of them both; very dear memories. Aunt Marie was a very sweet person with absolutely beautiful handwriting. Uncle Arthur could recite numerous poems, epic and otherwise, from memory. I have a notebook in which he wrote down these poems for me. Family, in general, was very special to Uncle Arthur and everyone and everything related to family was always "the best".

Uncle Arthur left home, the family farm, at a young age and had a variety of adventures, including service in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (and had tales to tell of those years); in the army in the Philippines (I have some photographs of him taken there); lastly as a guard at the Federal prison in Leavenworth, Kansas, where we visited them.

He was completely convinced that the family name should be Carney, not Ellingboe, and had his name legally changed, though he never told his mother and consequently, as I understand it, his mother never met his wife. It must have been very awkward. That must have been puzzling for his mother, and a source of pain, too, I would think, as well as requiring endless evasions.

Uncle Arthur said he had documentation which proved that an Irish family named Carney, who lived in Kentucky, were in the habit of going to the Norwegian fjords to fish. On one such expedition, they took their son, their son's wife and infant son, along. They left the baby with a maiden lady while they went out fishing. The entire family was drowned and she - the Norwegian maiden lady - raised the boy as her own. Later, she came to the U.S., still claiming the little boy as her son. This little boy was my grandfather. (Only recently, I learned that my grandfather was an illegitimate child, which would lend credence to Uncle Arthur's story.) Thus, the Carney name disappeared and the name Ellingboe appeared.

Uncle Arthur always admired the Irish, and, of course, Scandinavians were looked down upon at this point in our history, as were many immigrants. However, Uncle Arthur was very proud of his family and it is almost impossible for me to reconcile this pride in family, with a repudiation of his family name unless he was certain of the truth of the story. I know Uncle Arthur believed the story though I'm almost as certain no one else did, or does. His documentation, including a family Bible, was burned in a fire in the locker room of the prison so there is no proof of his claim to Irish ancestry.

It is true that my Mother looked Irish; white skin, black hair, bright blue eyes! Who knows? I don't think Mother believed this story, but she didn't actually say she disbelieved it, either. We cannot square such a "fairy tale" though, with what we know of Uncle Arthur's character, so.......As I said, draw your own conclusions!

Confirmation:
as Arne Oskar Ellingbö, age 14

Buried:
section 35

Oskar married Marie Beauchamp HAMILTON about 1923. Marie was born on 25 Jul 1892 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas; died on 4 Mar 1971 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Mount Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, Leavenworth County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1948-MN-003500
• Baptism: 1885, Christiania Lutheran Church, Dakota County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 9 Jun 1901, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

Some family histories have erroneously had his death date on January 10th.

His will is in the Scott County Will Records, Volume E, 1932-1962, will year 1948.

Registered for the draft on September 12, 1918. Shown as single, a farmer, and his closest relative is Bessey Ellingboe of Lakeville. Albert is of medium height, slender build, with blue eyes and brown hair.

According to Ed, Albert lived on the original Ellingboe farm until he died. Shown as living with Berit (“Betsy”) at the time of the 1920 census.

As of April of 1930, at the time of the 1930 census, 16 year-old Harold R. Johnson was lodging with the Albert Ellingboes, apparently to attend school.

In the 1940 census, he and his family farmed in New Market Twp and lived in the same house that they had lived in in 1935. Albert had a fifth-grade education, Annie had an eighth-grade education.

Obituary of A. O. Ellingboe

Albert Olaus Ellingboe of Lakeville Route 2, died January 9, 1948, at Sanford Hospital from a heart attack. His death occurred the day following his brother Ole’s funeral. Both were taken to Sanford hospital by ambulance January 3, and both lived in New Market township, just a quarter mile apart.

Funeral services for Albert Ellingboe were held at the West Christiania Lutheran church, January 12, at 2:00 o’clock with Rev. E. E. Hoff officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Three hymns were sung: “Built On A Rock”, by Evelyn Ellingboe; “Nearer My God to Thee” and “Behold A Host” sung by Evelyn Ellingboe and Veola Soberg.

Pallbearers were six nephews, Oscar Ellingboe, Edwin Ellingboe, Arthur Ellingboe, Floyd Tonsager, Alvin Tonsager, Francis Tonsager.

The deceased was born March 28, 1885, a son of Ove and Berit (Helle) Ellingboe, on a farm in New Market township, the same farm on which he spent his entire life time. He attended the Scott county school Dist. 66 and then he took a short commercial course at a business college in Northfield. He was engaged in farming through out his life.

He was united in marriage with Anne Bergstrom of Nekoma, N.D., June 21, 1922, at Kenyon, Minn.

Albert Ellingboe is survived by his wife, three daughters, and one son, Alta Ann (Mrs. Samuel Mahnken), Dorothy and Hazel Ellingboe, and Albert Ellingboe, Jr. He is survived by one brother, Arthur of Leavenworth, Kansas; five sisters, Mary Lee of Omak, Wash.; Thea Tonsager of Lakeville, Anna Selmo of Solway, Minn.; Clara Liggett and Olga Ellingboe of Waseca.

Mr. Ellingboe was left with the responsibility of the farm at an early age, when his father died. {illegible} had the care of his mother and younger sisters. He was a faithful and sincere church member of the West Christiania Lutheran Church during his life. Mr. Ellingboe was well-known and highly respected in the community in which he always lived. He was chairman of School Dist. 66 board for 23 years and a church trustee for one year. He was a kind and loving husband and father.

Among the out of town attendants at the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Al Liggitt of Waseca; Arthur Carney of Leavenworth, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Campion of Minneapolis; Ed Ellingboe of Minneapolis; Charles Tanger, Mankato; Willard Espelund, Winnebago; Mrs. Tony Sciano of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mahnken of Minneapolis; Dorothy Ellingboe, New York City; Hazel Ellingboe of Mankato Teachers College.

Died:
Sanford Hospital; Had been sick for some time with a bad heart according to Evey.

Buried:
225 NT 13

Albert married Anne BERGSTROM on 21 Jun 1922 in Kenyon, Goodhue County, Minnesota. Anne (daughter of Hans BERGSTROM and Dorathea PAULSEN) was born on 19 Aug 1897 in Osnabrock, Walsh County, North Dakota; died on 24 Dec 1991 in Scott County, Minnesota; was buried in West Christiania Lutheran Cemetery, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1954-MN-017086
• Confirmation: 11 May 1902, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

Called Olga Bertina in her father’s will.

Or 25 September. Her birthdate on her death certificate was 24 September.

Never married. Evey says she was an invalid, frequently bedridden, whose illness was probably depression.

According to Ed, Olga spent her life at home on the farm, then in Northfield, and the last years of her life in Waseca, Minnesota. Evy explains that Olga lived with Clara and Al Leggett in Waseca. Shown as living on the farm with Berit (“Betsy”), Albert, and Clara at the time of the 1920 census.

In the 1930 census, Olga was indeed living with her sister Clara Leggett and family at 604 5th St. in Waseca.

In the 1940 census, she was living with the Liggetts in Waseca.

According to her death certificate, she had lived in Waseca for 26 years. Her address was 7th Avenue, SW. Olga died from a cerebral hemorrhage. She also had severe rheumatoid arthritis.

If Olga had lived with Clara for 26 years, she had gone to live with her shortly after their mother died. This suggests that Olga, although only about 40 years old, may not have been able to live on her own.

Confirmation:
as Olga Bertina Ellingbo

Buried:
“with Albert & Anne” 225 NT 13

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 22 Jun 1890, Christiania Lutheran Church, Eureka Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota

Notes:

Cemetery notes indicate she was “age 1 yr.”

Rose said that Clara died of “convulsions” caused by spinal meningitis.

Buried:
“probable burial”; not found by Debbie Boe in her indexing of the cemetery

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 2 Jun 1893, East Christiania Lutheran Church, Eureka Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota

Notes:

Buried:
“probable burial”; not found by Debbie Boe in her indexing of the cemetery

Other Events and Attributes:

• Social Security Number: 476-01-0780 Issued in MN before 1951
• Baptism: 19 May 1895, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 18 Jul 1909, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

Called Clara Emelie in her father’s will.

Born when her mother was 48 years old.

In the 1915 Faribault city directory, which includes Northfield, she is probably the Clara Ellingboe, domestic, at 405 E 3rd in Northfield.

Shown as living on the family farm with Berit (“Betsy”), Olga, and Albert at the time of the 1920 census.

Living with her husband, daughter, and sister at 604 Sixth St. in Waseca at the time of the 1930 census. Their rent at this residence was $20/month. They did not have a radio.

Last residence, according to the SSDI, was Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo, Iowa 50428. This may have been the residence of her daughter.

Died:
SSDI last residence

Buried:
280 WE 16

Clara married Alvin M LEGGETT on 22 Oct 1921 in Scott County, Minnesota. Alvin was born on 25 Feb 1897 in Indiana; died on 15 Apr 1967 in Waseca, Waseca County, Minnesota; was buried in Woodville Cemetery, Waseca, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lila calls her Guri Andersdatter Bergene.

Jim calls her Guri Andersdatter Bergo, I26713 in his VS. He has her residing on Bergo 3/7 on Beito in Øystre Slidre.

Birth:
Bergo 3/7 (Beito)

Family/Spouse: Ola Knutsen BEITO. Ola (son of Knud Gulliksen BEITO and Berit Knudsdatter HELLE) was born on 4 Nov 1843 in Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1930 in Øystre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Now farmer of Helle," according to Jan, 1982.

Family/Spouse: O. SKEIE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Clerk In Post Office
• Social Security Number: 534-40-5166 issued in WA in 1958 or 1959

Notes:

Doesn’t appear to be listed in the WWI draft registrations. Perhaps he had already enlisted by that time.

In the 1920 census, a 23 year-old Harry O. Lee is listed as a “Lodger”, apparently with the family of Charles Johnson, in the Omak precinct of Okanogan County, Washington. Harry is listed as a wage-earning “farmer” on a “fruit farm.” He is shown as being born in Minnesota, as was his father, and his mother is shown as being born in Norway.

Harry lived almost next door to his brother Floyd at the time of the 1930 census.

Harry O. Lee and his family lived at 118 North 2nd Avenue W. in Omak, Okanogan County, Washington, at the time of the 1930 census in April of 1930. Harry owned his home, worth $2500. The household did not have a radio. The household: Harry O., 33 (married at age 29, born in N. Dakota but his father is shown as born in Wisconsin (?)), his wife Gladys E., 23 (married at 19, born in Washington but her father born in Tennessee and her mother in Oregon), their son, Burton O., age 2 and 9 months, born in Washington. Harry is an assistant clerk in the post office, he is employed, and he is a veteran, having fought in the World War.

In the 1940 census, he and his family live in Omak at a house they own worth $2500. This was the same house that they all lived in in 1935. Harry and Gladys were both high school graduates. Harry was a postal clerk for the Post Office.

Harry registered for the World War II draft in 1942. At that time, he was living in Omak, Washington, and working for the post office. He gave his brother Floyd as the “person who will always know your address.”

Washington State Death Certificate 016312.

Harry married Gladys Eldora FERGUSON on 8 Nov 1925. Gladys (daughter of William Henry FERGUSON and Sarah Eldora CAVE) was born on 22 Apr 1906 in Asotin County, Washington; died on 8 Jul 1974 in Okanogan County, Washington; was buried in Omak Memorial Cemetery, Okanogan County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Insurance agent

Notes:

Floyd registered for the draft on September 12, 1918. His father was the registrar for the local draft board.

Floyd lived almost next door to his brother Harry at the time of the 1930 census.

At the time of the 1930 census in April, Floyd and his family were living at 110 North 2nd Avenue, W., in Omak, Okanogan County, Washington in a house they owned. The house was worth $4000 and the household did not have a radio. The household consisted of Floyd M., 31 (first married at 25 and born in Wisconsin as was his father), his wife, Zella A., 31 (first married at 25 and born in Washington although her father was born in Tennessee and her mother in Oregon), their son Floyd E., 4 and 5 mos., born in Washington, and their daughter Betty Ann, 2 and 3 mos., born in Washington. Floyd is an insurance agent, he is employed, and he is not a veteran.

In the 1940 census, he and his family live on 2nd Avenue North in Omak in a house that they own, the same house that they all lived in in 1935. Floyd is a salesman for a publishing company and his wife is a printer for a publishing company. Floyd is a high school graduate, Zella has had two years of college.

In the 1950 census, he and Zella and David live in Omak. He is circulation manager for the “town paper.” Zella runs the printing press for the “town paper.”

He is not included in the Washington death index and he is not included in the SSDI.

Floyd served as a police judge and a justice of the peace in Omak. He moved to Issaquah, near Seattle, in 1958. While in Omak, he headed the circulation staff of the weekly Omak Chronicle.

According to the obit in Spokane newspaper: “Surviving him are his wife, Zella Lee, at the home in Issaquah; two sons, Floyd Jr., San Diego, and David Lee, Spokane; one daughter, Mrs. George Charlton, Ellensburg; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Harry and Ivan Lee, Omak; two sisters, Mrs. William Sprowl, Omak, and Mrs. Cecil Holmes, Oroville.”

Died:
at “a Seattle nursing home;” death notice inthe Seattle Times, October 24, 1961, p. 46

Floyd married Zella Amzel FERGUSON in 1924 in Chelan County, Washington. Zella (daughter of William Henry FERGUSON and Sarah Eldora CAVE) was born on 17 Aug 1898 in Oakesdale, Whitman County, Washington; died on 6 May 1982 in Thorp, Kittitas County, Washington; was buried in High Valley Cemetery, Ellensburg, Kittitas County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Social Security Number: 537-20-1976 issued in WA before 1951
• Washington Death Certificate: 003430

Notes:

William and Ella and their children are living with Elling and Mary Lee in Omak in the 1930 census. William is a lumberman in a lumber camp.

Ella married William Harvey SPROWL on 21 Dec 1921 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington. William (son of James Harvey SPROWL and Emma Marial KIRKPATRICK) was born on 12 May 1891 in Haven, Reno County, Kansas; died on 8 Jul 1975 in Omak, Okanogan County, Washington; was buried in Omak Memorial Cemetery, Okanogan County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From the Dunn County News, 25 Aug 1910 edition, “In Northwest Wisconsin:”

Little Lester Lee, a Superior boy, was drowned at that city Friday night while playing with a raft on the bay at Central Park. The body was found with a dragnet after several hours search.

Buried:
Block 12

Other Events and Attributes:

• Social Security Number: 536-05-0745 issued in WA before 1951
• Washington Death Certificate: 026397

Notes:

Living with his parents and apparently a student at the time of the 1930 census.

He graduated from the State College of Washington where he was president of his class.

In the 1940 census, he and his wife and daughter lived in a house they owned, worth $3250, at 122 Main Street in Omak. Ivan was a reporter for the Omak newspaper. He made $745 in 1939. Living with the family was Ivan’s mother-in-law, Elizabeth Reagan, age 60.

In the 1950 census, he was plumber in Omak.

Ivan married Grace Ida REAGAN on 14 Aug 1932 in Omak, Okanogan County, Washington. Grace (daughter of Elizabeth) was born on 7 Dec 1904 in Whitman County, Washington; died in Oct 1986 in Logan, Cache County, Utah; was buried in Omak Memorial Cemetery, Okanogan County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Two Drown in Okanogan

Lillian Lee and Willis Link Go Beyond Depth

OKANOGAN, Wash., July 2, — Lillian Lee, 19, and Willis Link, 23, drowned this evening at Shellrock point in the Okanogan river, midway between Okanogan and Omak. They were members of a swimming party given by the Christian Endeavor as a farewell to Miss Mabel Simmons and Miss Mabel Haley. They stepped from shallow water into deep water and neither could swim. Several of the party had swam across the river and were unable to return before the two sank. After dragging and diving with searchlights for more than two hours the girl’s body was recovered. Miss Lee was the daughter of E.H. Lee. W.D. Link is the boy’s father. Both sets of parents are orchardists living near Omak.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Social Security Number: 535-38-0161 issued in Washington, 1956 and 1958

Notes:

Couldn’t find her in the 1930 census. There was an Annie Lee, schoolteacher, of about the right age living in Okanogan County at that time but her place of birth, as well as the places of birth of her parents, were all wrong.

Annie Irene Lee Holmes, 90, of Tonasket, died on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999 at the North Valley Nursing Home in Tonasket.

She was born on Dec. 19, 1908 in Superior, WI to parents, Elling and Mary Lee.

When Annie was a child, her family moved west to an orchard near Omak. Five years later, they moved into town. There Annie attended school, graduating from the Omak High School in 1925. She then attended and graduated from the Cheney Normal School with a teacher's certificate. Schools she later taught in included Foster, Tonasket, Wauconda, Riverside, Methow, Manson and the Chewiliken Valley. On Aug. 27, 1933, she married Cecil Holmes in Omak. Following their retirement, they moved near Oroville and lived there until 1990 when they moved to an apartment in Tonasket.

Her husband, Cecil, preceded her in death in 1991.

Due to ill health, Annie's last years have been spent in the North Valley Nursing Home in Tonasket.

Annie had an enormous capacity for the love of children.

She was a charter member of the Tonasket Free Methodist Church and also a member of the Retired Teachers Assoc.

Annie is survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Marjorie, four brothers and two sisters.

Services will be Friday, Aug. 6, 1999 at 11 a.m. at the Tonasket Free Methodist Church with Fred Boyd officiating. Burial will be in the Tonasket Cemetery.

Annie married Cecil Hill HOLMES on 27 Aug 1933. Cecil was born on 5 Aug 1899 in North Dakota; died on 9 Sep 1992 in Okanogan County, Washington; was buried in Tonasket Cemetery, Tonasket, Okanogan County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1969-MN-006177
• Occupation: USAF
• Social Security Number: SS# 474 05 9761 issued in MN before 1951
• Confirmation: 20 Jun 1926, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

Seems to have gone by the name Oliver, at least at the time he graduated from high school in 1930. A commemorative plaque apparently given to each of the nine graduates shows “E. Oliver Ellingboe.”

He is listed twice in the 1930 census: at home with his parents and as a farm laborer lodging with the Raymond Hussong family on their farm in Alba Twp, Jackson County, Minnesota.

In the 1940 census, he is living at home in New Market with his parents and siblings. He was a high school graduate and was employed as a mechanic.

Registered for the draft in Shakopee on 16 Oct 1940. He claimed to be self-employed and living with his parents at 2 Lakeville in New Market. The registration card shows that he was inducted on May 4, 1941.

From a write-up of “Old Timer” W.O. Edwin O. Ellingboe in the North Star Guardian, sometime in 1961:

It was May, 1941, when WO Edwin O. “Ellie” Ellingboe, ABRON’s Motor Vehicle Maintenance Officer, volunteered for the draft. Just after Pearl Harbor, he joined the 109th at Esler Field, Louisiana, and went overseas to southern England where he spent 22 months in training.

June 1944 marks the invasion of Europe. The 109th crossed the channel to France during the night in Liberty ships. From Ellie’s ship, trucks were unloaded onto barges to make the landing. Ellie boarded the last barge where he discovered he was the ranking NCOIC. He recalls, “While we were in the channel, both the outboard motors on our barge quit and we started drifting. To make matters worse, we were under attack from German aircraft. Finally, we got the motors started and made our landing. I waited for the last truck to be unloaded. By that time, we were separated from the rest of our squadron so we bunked under the truck until morning when we joined the rest of our outfit.”

At first, Ellie and his men were located at a front line air strip near St. Lo (No. A-9 for the benefit of the other Old-Timers). From there, he continued to move through France with the 109th. “I’ll never forget my first morning in Versailles. I woke up to find a dead Jerry lying almost beside me,” remembers Ellie.

Next came Paris, then a move to Gosselies, Belgium {a part of the Belgian town of Charleroi} - about 35 miles from the Battle of the Bulge. During the winter of 1944, his outfit was on the receiving end of several German bombing raids, including a few attacks by V-1s.

“One evening,” remembers Ellie, “three crippled bombers with full bomb loads landed at our base and skidded into a stockpile of petroleum drums. The crew members got out O.K. but the resulting fire set off all the bombs. That was the best Fourth of July celebration I’ve ever seen.”

The 109th was at Eschwagen, Germany, when the war ended. German aircraft literally poured into the field to surrender rather than land at Russian-held bases.

Next, the 109th was re-assigned to the China-Burma-India theatre of operations. But all those who had sufficient service time (including Ellie) were transferred to non-combat organizations. Ellie spent a short time with the 155th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron, then reassigned to the States where he was discharged at Camp McCoy in March, 1947. Ellie joined the Guard as an Air Technician.

South Minneapolis residents, Ellie and his wife, Ann, have two daughters, 10 and 7. Fishing and reading are Ellie’s pastimes.

Service Number 37028396

Served in the US military in World War II. Enlisted in the US Army Air Corps in May of 1941. Trained at Esler Field, Louisiana, in the 109th Observation Squadron. Assigned to inactive reserve in October of 1941. Recalled to active duty January 28th, 1942 (entered active duty in April). Unit renamed 109th Tactical Reconnaisance Squadron and was in England, Scotland, France, Belgium, and Germany, as part of the Ninth Air Force, until October, 1945.

He arrived back in New York aboard the Queen Mary on September 28, 1945, as a SSgt in the Army Air Corps. The personnel roster shows that the group was destined for Reception Station No. 16 at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.

In the 1948 Minneapolis city directory, he was was Edwin O Ellingboe, auto repairman, National Guard Air Base in St. Paul. He resided at 3011 32nd Avenue S. That was his address at the time of his marriage to Anna.

In the 1950 St. Paul city directory, he was Edwin O, auto repair, National Guard Air Base. He resided in Minneapolis.

In the 1950 census, mistakenly called Edward, he and Anna lived at 2436 11th Avenue in south Minneapolis in the “rear” apartment. Edwin was a mechanic for “air service.”

Height 5' 4.5", Weight 135 lbs.

Died of heart disease at the age of 58. First heart attack at age 51 in February of 1962.

Not listed in the index of Minnesota births.

For some reason, SSDI gives his death date as 15 Apr 1969.

He was buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Columbaria Section O, row O, grave 575. Rank: CWO, USAF

Died:
Veterans Hospital

Buried:
Section O, Site 575

Edwin married Anna Terésia JONSSON, (Johnson) on 22 Nov 1947 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Anna (daughter of Jonas Petter JONSSON and Märta Greta JÖNSSON) was born on 25 Jul 1914 in Brunflo, Jämtlands län, Sweden; died on 3 Dec 2007 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried on 6 Dec 2007 in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2003-MN-003430
• Occupation: Farmer, veterinary assistant
• Baptism: 22 Sep 1912, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 20 Jun 1926, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

In the 1940 census, Art, Margaret, and Richard lived on a rented farm in New Market Twp. Margaret had had two years of college but the census recorded her occupation as housework.



Evey recalls that Art invited Margaret to church with him one Sunday. “The seating arrangement with men on one side and women on the other caused some uncertainty in what to do. They decided to sit together on the men’s side. I thought it looked kind of funny to see Miss Klefstad over there with all the men. She probably wasn’t feeling too relaxed, either. Gradually this segregated seating came to an end at the church.”

Arthur R. Ellingboe

Ellingboe Arthur R., age 90, of Northfield, passed away Jan. 12, 2003. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Edwin & Oscar; sister, Jeanette; and sister, Ruby Linderholm who died later the same day. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Survived by wife of 66 years, Margaret; sons, Richard (Debera) of Eugene, OR, John (Catherine Cella) of Edina; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Beulah (Lloyd) Luckman, Northfield, Helen Henry, Minnetonka, Evelyn (Gaylord) Horwath, Faribault; brother-in-law, John Menne; sisters-in-law, Anna and Veola Ellingboe; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service 2 PM Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Northfield, John E. Quam officiating. Visitation Friday at the Church 12:30 PM until time of service. Bierman Funeral Home, Northfield.
Published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune on 1/15/2003.

Casket bearers: Peter Ellingboe, Michael Ellingboe, Stephen Ellingboe, Bradley Ellingboe, Randy Ellingboe, and Donald Heeman.

The organist was Ruth Ferguson and the soloist was Bradley Ellingboe. The Revs. John Quam and Craig Ellingboe officiated at the funeral.

From the program at Art’s funeral:

Arthur Raymond Ellingboe was born in Scott County, Minnesota, on August 2, 1912, to Ole and Rose (Thompson) Ellingboe. He was raised on his parents’ farm and attended the nearby country school.

On June 17, 1936, he was united in marriage to Margaret Oline Klefstad. They farmed together in Scott County until 1941 when they bought and ran their own farm in Dakota County, north of Northfield, until 1948. Arthur and Margaret then moved to Northfield and later, in 1952, to their longtime home in Waterford where they raised their two sons. Arthur began working at Dr. Garlie’s Veterinary Clinic as Office Manager and Vet Assistant, retiring in 1977. Not one to stay idle, he then worked at the Northrup King Research Station in Stanton for the next ten years.

Arthur was involved as a volunteer with the Civil Defense Organization in the area and a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Northfield. He and Margaret spent a number of winters in Arizona, largely in Apache Junction. In 1995, they moved to Parkview Manor in Northfield.

Arthur died on Sunday, January 12, 2003, at Abbot Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 90.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Margaret, sons Richard (Debera) of Eugene, Oregon, and John (Catherine Cella) of Edina, Minnesota; eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, sisters Beulah (Lloyd) Luckman of Northfield, Minnesota, Helen Henry of Minnetonka, Minnesota, Evelyn (Gaylord) Horwath of Faribault, Minnesota, brother-in-law John Menne, sisters-in-law Anna and Veola Ellingboe, and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Edwin and Oscar, and sister Jeanette. Another sister, Ruby Linderholm, died several hours after Arthur.

In the Northfield city directory, Art shows up in 1950 and 1953. In 1950, his address is shown as 1112 Union Street and his occupation as “Bookkeeper, Adolph O. Garlie.” In 1953, there is a similar entry for that address (including “sp. Margaret”) but there is also one for 1109 Winona Street in which Art is listed as “Asst., Adolph O. Garlie.” Apparently the veterinarian that Art worked for was Adolph O. Garlie (#15744) until 1965 but by 1967 that vet is David A. Garlie.

His obit in the Northfield News, via the Dalby Database:

Arthur Ellingboe, age 90, of Northfield, died Jan. 12, 2003, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Arthur Raymond Ellingboe was born Aug. 2, 1912, to Ole and Rose (Thompson) Ellingboe in Scott County. He was raised on his parents' farm and attended the nearby Country School. On June 17, 1936, he was united in marriage to Margaret Oline Klefstad. They farmed together in Scott County until 1941 when they bought and ran their own farm in Dakota County, north of Northfield, until 1948. They then moved to Northfield and later, in 1952, to their longtime home in Waterford where they raised two sons. He began working at Dr. Garlie's Veterinary Clinic as office manager and vet assistant retiring in 1977. Not one to stay idle, he then worked at the Northrup King Research Farm in Stanton for the next 10 years. He was involved as a volunteer with the Civil Defense Organization in the area and was a longtime member of St. John's Lutheran Church. They spent a number of winters in Arizona, largely in Apache Junction. In 1995, they moved to Parkview Manor. Ellingboe is survived by his wife of 66 years, Margaret; two sons, Richard (Debera) of Eugene, Ore., and John (Catherine Cella) of Edina; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Beulah (Lloyd)Luckman of Northfield, Helen Henry of Minnetonka, and Evelyn (Gaylord) Horwath of Faribault; one brother-in-law, John Menne; two sisters-in-law, Anna and Veola Ellingboe; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Edwin and Oscar, and one sister Jeanette. Another sister, Ruby Linderholm, passed away several hours after Arthur. Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church, the Revs. John Quam and Craig Ellingboe officiating. The organist was Ruth Ferguson and the soloist was Bradley Ellingboe. Interment was at Red Rose Cemetery, north of Waterford. Pallbearers were Peter Ellingboe, Michael Ellingboe, Stephen Ellingboe, Bradley Ellingboe, Randy Ellingboe, and Donald Heeman. Arrangements were with Bierman Funeral Home.

An obit also appeared in the January 15th edition of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

Baptism:
witnesses Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson, and Anna, Clara, and Albert Ellingboe

Died:
Abbott Hospital

Buried:
234 WD 17, 209 W

Arthur married Margaret Oline KLEFSTAD on 17 Jun 1936 in West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota. Margaret (daughter of Martin John KLEFSTAD and Hattie NICHOLS) was born on 25 Aug 1912 in Chinook, Blaine County, Montana; died on 29 May 2003 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota; was buried on 31 May 2003 in Red Rose Cemetery, Waterford Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1915-32604
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2008-MN-029572
• Baptism: 11 Jul 1915, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 1 Jun 1930, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

In the 1940 census (indexed as Tuckman), she and Lloyd and Kenneth live in Savage in a house they own worth $2500. Lloyd is an assistant manager engaged in farming. Beulah had an eighth-grade education, Lloyd had had one year of high school.

Luckman, Beulah G. Age 93, of Northfield. Preceded by her husband of 70 years, Lloyd; and son, Kenneth. Survived by 4 children, Carol Brenner of Philadelphia, Edwin (Rev. Peggy) of Tillamook, OR, Sharon Ann Satre of St. Paul, and Charles of Northfield; daughter-in-law, Sylvia Luckman of Faribault; 13 grand & 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Evelyn (Gaylord) Horwath of Faribault; sister-in-law, Jeanette Severson of Roseville.

Beulah Genevieve Ellingboe Luckman was born May 25, 1915, at home in New Market Township, Scott County, Minnesota, to Ole and Rose (Thompson) Ellingboe. She was baptized on July 3, 1915, and confirmed on June 30, 1930, at Christiania Lutheran Church. She attended Lakeville schools. On June 17, 1936, she was united in marriage with Lloyd Winfield Luckman at Christiania Lutheran Church. After marriage they farmed in the Lakeville and Crystal Lake areas and then near Castle Rock. In 1960, they moved to Northfield and Beulah worked as a nurses aid. From the mid 1960's until the late 1970's she worked in food service at St. Olaf College. Lloyd passed away December 27, 2006. Beulah was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church where she had been active in Circle, Ladies Aid, as a Sunday School teacher, and helping serve at funerals. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting and sewing. She was a kind, good hearted Christian, and she loved her family dearly.

Survivors include 4 children: Carol Brenner of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Edwin and wife Rev. Peggy of Tillamook, Oregon, Sharon Ann Satre of St. Paul, Charles of Northfield; her daughter-in-law, Sylvia Luckman of Faribault; 13 grandchildren: Darla (Alex) Hanson, Steven Luckman, Susan (Ed) Narewski, Donna (Ed) Gensemer, James Brenner, Brandon (Julie) Luckman, Michael and Joseph Satre, William, Ryan, Genevie, Bridget and Cheyenne Luckman; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn and husband Gaylord Horwath of Faribault; her sister-in-law, Jeanette Severson of Roseville; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Lloyd; her son, Kenneth; her parents; 3 brothers: Edwin, Art and Oscar Ellingboe; and 3 sisters: Helen Henry, Ruby Linderholm and Jeanette Menne.

Beulah passed away Saturday evening, October 11, 2008, at the Northfield Hospital at the age of 93.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, October 16, 2008, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Northfield with Rev. Mark Johnson officiating. Music will provided by Randy Ellingboe and Alexandra Smith.  Interment will be in Northfield Cemetery. Casket bearers will be James Brenner, Edwin, Charles, Brandon, Steve, William and Ryan Luckman, Michael and Joseph Satre. Visitation will be 5-7PM Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home in Northfield. Visitation will continue on Thursday at the church one hour prior to the service.

Beulah had 14 grandchildren, not 13.

Baptism:
sponsors Arthie Forstrom, Ellen Thompson, Albert Ellingboe

Died:
Northfield City Hospital

Beulah married Lloyd Winfield LUCKMAN on 17 Jun 1936 in West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota. Lloyd (son of Edward Theodore LUCKMAN and Marie N TOWNSEND) was born on 19 Sep 1911 in Richfield, Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 27 Dec 2006 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota; was buried on 3 Jan 2007 in Northfield City Cemetery, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1917-32124
• Occupation: Farmer Then District Rep. Lutheran Brotherhood Insurance
• Social Security Number: 474-05-9764 issued in MN before 1951
• Baptism: 10 Mar 1918, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

He registered for the draft in Shakopee on 16 Oct 1940.

Oscar and Veola were living at 8502 W. Upper 206th Street, Lakeville, in 1982.

His obituary from the Minneapolis newspaper:

Ellingboe

Oscar, age 70, of Lakeville, Nov. 27th. Survived by wife, Veola; sons Rev. Craig & wife, Mary, Cannon Falls, Randy & wife, Lynn, Mpls., Bradley & wife, Karen, Albuquerque; grandchildren, Nicole, Hollis, Kari, Maren, Peter Ellingboe; brother, Arthur, Northfield; sisters, Mrs. Lloyd (Beulah) Luckman, Northfield, Mrs. James (Helen) Henry, Florida, Mrs. Floyd (Ruby) Michaud, Burnsville, Mrs. Gaylord (Evelyn) Horwath, Faribault, Mrs. John (Jeanette) Menne, Mpls. Funeral service 2 pm Tues. St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lakeville. Visitation from 3-9 pm Mon. White Funeral Home, Lakeville. Interment Highview Cemetery.

Baptism:
sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Tonsager, Margarith Thompson, Ralph Thompson

Died:
According to SSDI, Lakeville was his last residence

Buried:
Highview Cemetery 231 EA

Oscar married Veola Yvonne SOBERG on 28 Jan 1948 in Dakota County, Minnesota. Veola (daughter of Palmer Olaf SOBERG and Judith Alfia SUNDAL) was born on 11 Oct 1929 in Scott County, Minnesota; died on 3 Jun 2004 in Dakota County, Minnesota; was buried on 8 Jun 2004 in Highview Cemetery, Eureka Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1920-32378
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2007-MN-001761
• Baptism: 10 Oct 1920, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 22 Jul 1934, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

From her obituary: Campion Henry, Helen B.

Campion Henry, Helen B. Age 86 of Minnetonka. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence Campion; brothers, Ed, Art and Oscar Ellingboe; sisters, Jeanette Menne, and Ruby Linderholm; grandson, Greg Bredemeier. Survived by daughters, Betty (Chuck) Bredemeier, Marge (John) Evenstad; grandchildren, Phil (Karlene) Evenstad, Mark (Lori) Evenstad, Tim (Susie) Evenstad, Dan Bredemeier, Scott (Chris) Bredemeier, Joel (Jodi) Bredemeier; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Beulah Luckman, Evelyn (Gaylord) Horwath. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights. Funeral Service 11 AM Monday, January 22, with visitation 1 hour before service.

Baptism:
sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Tonsager, Margareth Thompson, Ralph Thompson

Died:
quietly at 9:15 AM according to her sister

Buried:
funeral at Washburn-McReavy in Hopkins

Helen married Clarence M CAMPION on 10 Oct 1940 in Scott County, Minnesota. Clarence (son of Michael Lawrence CAMPION and Julia Ellen CONNALLY) was born on 15 Jun 1916 in Scott County, Minnesota; died on 21 Jul 1971 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married J.C. HENRY [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1925-29697
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2003-MN-004285
• Baptism: 26 Apr 1925, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 4 Sep 1938, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

Her middle name is shown as Orline on her birth certificate. Buried as Ruby Orlean Linderholm.

Ruby O. (Pool) Linderholm

Linderholm (Pool) (nee Ellingboe) Ruby O. Linderholm, age 77, of Burnsville, on Jan. 12, 2003. She was preceded in death by husbands, Frank Pool and Gordon Linderholm; brothers, Edwin, Arthur and Oscar Ellingboe; and sister, Jeanette Menne. Survived by loving children, Kathleen (Ardy) Neutz, Ronald (Shelly), Kevin (Kathy) and David (Susan) Pool, Beverly (Alan) Standly, Karen (Stephen) Smieja and Theresa (Carter) Anderson; 19 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Beulah (Lloyd) Luckman, Helen Henry and Evelyn (Gaylord) Horwath; brother-in-law, John Menne; sisters-in-law, Anna, Margaret and Veola Ellingboe. Funeral service 11 am Thursday at Friendship Church of Prior Lake, 17741 Fairlawn Ave., John Just officiating, with visitation from 4-8 pm Wednesday at the White Funeral Home (Co Rd 50) and one hour prior to service at church. Interment West Christiania Cemetery, Lakeville. White Funeral Home.

Casket bearers: Jacob Standly, Nathan Pool, Michael Neutz, Daniel Pool, Christian Pool, Brandon Smieja, Shaun Smieja

Baptism:
sponsors: Mabel Gunderson, Sigurd Gunderson, Sophie Nilson, Clarence Tonsager

Died:
Fairview Southdale

Buried:
buried with her last husband, Gordon

Ruby married Herbert Francis (Frank) POOL on 29 Nov 1945 in Scott County, Minnesota, and was divorced on 9 May 1973 in Dakota County, Minnesota. Herbert (son of Cally Milton POOL and Eulalia Helen GLEISNER) was born on 11 Apr 1920 in Dakota County, Minnesota; died on 20 Oct 1994 in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota; was buried in All Saints Cemetery, Lakeville, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruby married Floyd Alexander MICHAUD on 23 Dec 1973 in Dakota County, Minnesota. Floyd was born on 8 Oct 1926; died on 4 Aug 1999 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruby married Gordon Junior LINDERHOLM on 2 Oct 1997 in Scott County, Minnesota. Gordon was born on 9 Oct 1922 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 27 Jun 2000 in Dakota County, Minnesota; was buried in West Christiania Lutheran Cemetery, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2001-MN-520563
• Baptism: 2 Jan 1936, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

Her birth certificate information:

Name: Jenetta Ellingboe
Birth Date: 3 Dec 1935
Birth County: Scott
Father: Ole Ellingboe
Mother: Rose Thompson
File Number: 1935-MN-035747

Baptism:
sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ellingboe, Beulah Ellingboe, Lloyd Luckman

Died:
North Memorial Medical Center

Buried:
St. Joseph Parish Center, New Hope, Minnesota; Section 7, Site 213

Jeanette married John Jude MENNE on 24 Aug 1957 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. John (son of Joseph W MENNE and Marie BOOR) was born on 19 Nov 1933 in Watonwan County, Minnesota; died on 11 Dec 2019 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1987-MN-018030
• Social Security Number: 473-20-2515 issued in MN before 1951
• Baptism: 21 Nov 1905, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

Evey says: “Clarence did barbering. I remember being at someone's house and many of us were outside. We kids were playing around, and Clarence was set up under a tree cutting somebody's hair. It seems to me that he did one haircut after another. It was one way of saving money, I suppose. In those days, money was very scarce.”

Not listed in the index of Minnesota births.

They lived at 1729 Park Avenue in September of 1929.

Clarence and Ruth are married, with no children, and listed as “boarders” in Minneapolis in a complicated 1930 census form. Clarence is a barber.

In the 1940 census, the family lived in Spring Lake Twp, Scott County, Minnesota. Clarence was a barber.

Baptism:
as Clarence Marvel

Died:
zip code 55422

Clarence married Ruth Alice THOMPSON on 21 Jun 1928 in Scott County, Minnesota. Ruth (daughter of Jon Anderson THOMPSON and Helga Alida HANSON) was born on 1 Nov 1908 in Dakota County, Minnesota; died on 10 Feb 1977 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1907-25133
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1981-MN-020976
• Occupation: Railroad Worker
• Social Security Number: 707-12-2539 issued as “RR” before 1951

Notes:

Apparently a railroad worker according to his SS#.

Spelled “Palmar” on his birth certificate.

DOB 5 November 1907 in Dalbydata.

He and his wife and their two daughters lived in Farmington at the time of the 1940 census. He was a section laborer for a railroad.

Birth:
Nov 15 on his birth certificate

Died:
Ramsey County on death certificate

Palmer married Velma Hermina SANDMANN on 12 Dec 1936 in Scott County, Minnesota. Velma (daughter of Frederick (Fred) A SANDMANN and Alma Charlotte LUHMANN) was born on 12 Sep 1911 in Scott County, Minnesota; died on 16 Mar 2003 in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota; was buried in Corinthian Cemetery, Empire Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1909-26409
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1945-MN-004645
• Occupation: Railroad Worker

Notes:

Middle name of Geo shown on his birth certificate.

He is a farmer living in Lakeville at the time of Audrey’s birth.

Living at 301 North Plum in Northfield in 1939. Shown as a laborer for the C M St. P and P Railroad.

According to his death certificate, Lester was a railroad worker who lived at 300 North Plum in Northfield. He spent the last 4 months of his life at the Mineral Springs Sanatarium in Cannon Falls where he died from tuberculosis. His wife was Ruby, age 28.

“NFD. 07-14/Jun/1945” (This indicates that his obituary was in the Northfield News’s June 7, 1945, and June 14, 1945, editions.)

Lester married Alice Emma CHRISTENSEN on 19 Nov 1931 in Dakota County, Minnesota. Alice (daughter of Christ S CHRISTENSEN and Agnes E MARTIN) was born on 6 Jun 1915 in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota; died on 16 Aug 1933 in Dakota County, Minnesota; was buried in West Christiania Lutheran Cemetery, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lester married Ruby Gladys FREDRICKSON on 6 Aug 1937 in Scott County, Minnesota. Ruby was born on 14 Jul 1916 in Scott County, Minnesota; died on 29 Aug 1953 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1997-MN-028600
• Social Security Number: 717-18-8821 issued as “RR” in “1951 and 1963”
• Confirmation: 20 Jun 1926, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

Not listed in the index of Minnesota birth certificates.

Died:
last residence according to SSDI was Lakeville 55044

Buried:
West Christiania Cem is also shown as being in Eureka Twp, Scott Cty 225 NT 13

Sidney married Norma Jeanette WICK on 1 Nov 1938 in Scott County, Minnesota. Norma was born on 20 Jul 1920 in Ramsey County, Minnesota; died on 27 Jun 2010 in Lakeville, Dakota County, Minnesota; was buried in West Christiania Lutheran Cemetery, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1913-29727
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1983-MN-005097
• Baptism: 23 Feb 1913, Barron County, Wisconsin
• Confirmation: 26 Jun 1927, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

Her obituary was in the March 3, 1983, edition of the New Prague Times, p. 5.

Baptism:
First Lutheran of Arland

Gladys married George Ludwig SANDMANN on 1 Jun 1933 in Scott County, Minnesota. George (son of Louis SANDMANN and Wilhelmina HAMANN) was born on 27 Sep 1910; died on 29 Mar 1992 in Rice 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: 1915-32606
• Social Security Number: 476-07-0671 issued in MN before 1951.
• Confirmation: 1 Jun 1930, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

Francis A. Tonsager had, as his last residence, Elko in Scott County.

Buried:
“probable burial”

Francis married Marjorie Wilhelmina STANKE on 9 Sep 1940 in Rice County, Minnesota. Marjorie (daughter of August STANKE and Alvina SANDMANN) was born on 30 Apr 1922 in Rice County, Minnesota; died on 7 Jul 2021 in Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1915-32607
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2017-MN-013521
• Confirmation: 1 Jun 1930, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

Florence attended Lloyd and Beulah’s 70th Anniversary party in Northfield on June 17, 2006.

According to Evey, Florence “liked to tell how she and Beulah were baptized in the same water.”

Baptized, confirmed, and married at the Christiania church.

Florence Viola Sandmann (Tonsager) passed away peacefully at home in Webster on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the age of 101. Florence was born May 31, 1915 to George and Thea (neé Ellingboe) Tonsager in New Market Township. She was baptized and confirmed at West Christiania Church. Her sister, Gladys played the guitar and sang together many times at church. She attended school at Scott County District 65 Country School through the 8th grade, earning two perfect attendance records. She was united in marriage to Ira Sandmann on June 5, 1935. They adopted their 3 children while they farmed near Webster. They farmed for many years before moving into Webster Township in 1978. Ira passed away in December of 1988.

Florence loved to work in her garden, tending to her vegetable and many flower varieties. She was also very active and enjoyed playing cards weekly at the local senior centers. She was a member of St. Johns Church for 81 years. She was active in her church with the Ladies Aid to when changed to the LWML. She loved to crochet and do word searches. Her life was filled with love, spending as much time as possible with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren and taught them of the love of fishing. Her favorite color was red.

Florence is survived by her children, Betty Nelson of Webster, Jerry (Richard Kelley) of Golden Valley and Larry (Roxanna) of South Range, WI. She is also survived by her grandchildren, James (Tira) Nelson, Timothy Nelson, Kimberly Nelson, Kristine (Jene) Lattimore; great grandchildren, Jason Nelson, Sarah (Jim) McKinnon, Carrie (Chris) Jeno, Nicholas Nelson, Kayla Vohnoutka and great-great grandchildren, Ashton Hortenbach, Avery Jeno and Lily Nelson; two sisters-in-law, Marjorie Tonsager (Francis), and Marcelline Tonsager (Bud); many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Florence was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Ira; her parents; grandson, Mark Nelson; 7 brothers, Clarence, Palmer, Lester, Sidney, her twin Francis, Elvin and Floyd (Bud); 1 sister, Gladys (Mrs. George Sandmann).

Interment, St. John’s Cemetery, Webster.

Florence married Ira Herman Louis SANDMANN on 5 Jun 1935 in Scott County, Minnesota. Ira (son of Frederick (Fred) A SANDMANN and Alma Charlotte LUHMANN) was born on 24 Oct 1906 in Scott County, Minnesota; died on 18 Dec 1988 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: 1919-30369
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1963-MN-005815
• Confirmation: 22 Jul 1934, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

Presumably, this is the person referred to by others as “Alvin.” The death certificate for Elvin shows his mother’s maiden name was Ellingboe.

Death Cert #1963-MN-005815

Buried:
Section H, Site 30

Elvin married Marie Anna PASEK on 21 Apr 1942 in Rice County, Minnesota. Marie (daughter of Frank J PASEK and Rose SVOBODA) was born on 12 Aug 1922 in Webster, Rice County, Minnesota; died on 20 May 1986 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1924-30774
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1988-MN-026366
• Social Security Number: 721-12-8104 issued as “RR” before 1951
• Confirmation: 4 Sep 1938, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

Called “Buddy.”

Apparently a railroad worker because the SSDI shows his SS# as “RR.”

He is recorded in the 1961 Scott County plat book as having land in Section 14 of New Market Twp. It’s Section 15 in the 1967 Scott County plat book which is for him and Marcelline.

MHS shows Dakota as county of death.

His obituary was in the October 27, 1988, edition of the New Prague Times, p. 7, column 3.

Birth:
Middle name Marian on birth certificate

Family/Spouse: Marcelline Ann GIBIS. Marcelline was born on 31 Jul 1930 in Ramsey County, Minnesota; died on 15 Oct 2020 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in West Christiania Lutheran Cemetery, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1917-01734
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1917-MN-000650

Notes:

According to his birth certificate, he was child #1, legitimate.

According to his death certificate, he died from a weak constitution. His death certificate was signed by his father so it is likely that he died at home.

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1920-42159A
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1989-MN-027842

Notes:

John Orlo on his birth certificate (no mother’s name shown). The document in the MHS birth certificate files is a simple card which indicates that he was born in Minneapolis. The card has the handwritten notation, “not a b.c.” which probably means not a birth certificate.

Ed referred to him as Arlo. The 1930 census seems to say the same although it may have been “Orlo.” The Minnesota death certificate says Olro. On death certificate, mother’s name is Ellingboe.

In the 1940 census, Orlo lived with his parents and was apparently their only support. He was a high school graduate and worked as a mechanic at an automobile repair shop.

In the 1950 census, the same circumstances apply. “John O” is 30 and an auto mechanic at a garage.



Of Solway at the time of his mother’s death. He was the informant for his mother’s death certificate.

Orlo married Ruby Florine TORKELSON on 11 May 1965 in Beltrami County, Minnesota. Ruby was born on 18 May 1924 in Beltrami County, Minnesota; died on 4 Apr 2012 in Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minnesota; was buried in Solway Cemetery, Solway, Beltrami County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1924-30788
• Social Security Number: 477-20-9914, issued in Minnesota before 1951
• Baptism: 13 Jul 1924, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 4 Sep 1938, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

Married a sailor during WWII and lived in California most of her married life.

She is Alta A Mahnken in the 1946 Minneapolis city directory. Sam is not mentioned so he is probably away in the service. Alta is a saleswoman for Sears and lives at 2952 37th Avenue S.

Middle name Anne on her birth certificate.

Confirmation:
Christiania

Alta married Samuel Albert MAHNKEN on 1 Nov 1945 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Samuel (son of Albert MAHNKEN and M Celeste PUGH) was born on 19 Mar 1922 in Missouri; died on 25 Sep 1981 in San Francisco County, California; was buried in Skylawn Memorial Park, San Mateo, San Mateo County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1925-29712
• Baptism: 15 Nov 1925, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 4 Sep 1938, Minnesota

Notes:

Dorothy Bernice Olson, 94, of Lakeville, Minnesota, passed away on November 8, 2019.

Dorothy was born on the family farm near Lakeville, Minnesota, on October 9, 1925, the second daughter of the late Albert and Anne Ellingboe. She attended a one-room rural school for grades 1-8 and graduated from Lakeville, Minnesota, high school in 1942. She then attended Mankato State Teachers’ College, taking breaks from college to teach in two rural schools (Minnesota and Montana) and a year in New York City working on Wall Street. After completing her Master’s degree in Education and Music at Mankato State College she taught K-12 music in Comfrey, Minnesota.

In 1960 she married Herman Olson and they settled in St. Cloud, Minnesota. She started teaching English at St. Cloud Technical High School where for over 20 years she was known for her dynamic teaching until her retirement in 1988. 

Dorothy moved to Richmond, Minnesota, in 1992 after building her dream home on an island in the Sauk River chain of lakes. Dorothy loved music, literature and travel. She was an accomplished vocalist. From an early age she was known for her wonderful soprano voice. Her recitations of poetry and prose were spell-binding. 

In retirement she remained active in the Sons of Norway, the American Association of University Women, Delta Kappa Gama honor society, church choir, and the Whitney Senior Center in St. Cloud. Her last years were spent in senior assisted living in Cold Spring, Minnesota, and Lakeville, Minnesota.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Anne Ellingboe, sister Alta Mahnken, and her husband Herman Olson. She is survived by a sister Hazel (Charles) Tanger of Weston, Wisconsin, and a brother Albert (Ann) Ellingboe of Madison, Wisconsin, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 on Thursday, November 14 at Salem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud, Minnesota, with visitation at 10:00 am prior to the service.  Interment will be at 10:00 am on Friday, November 15 at West Christiania Cemetery in Lakeville, Minnesota. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tri-County Humane Society, St. Cloud, Minnesota or Minnesota Hospice, Lakeville, Minnesota.

She was a school teacher in Ledger, Montana in 1945.

Of New York City at the time of her father’s death.

In the 1950 Mankato city directory, she was a student living at 418½ E Cherry. Living at that same address was her brother Albert and her mother Annie.

A house fire resulted in a total loss for a 91-year-old resident Monday morning, according to the Stearns County Sheriff's Office.

Dorothy Olson of 18941 Fall Ridge Road, Richmond, was using a small kitchen appliance when the fire began just after 7:45 a.m. Nov. 21 [2016]. Olson got out of the house safely after the fire grew too quickly to extinguish on her own; she was later transported to St. Cloud Hospital for precautionary reasons.

The Chain of Lakes Fire Department arrived on the scene and requested mutual aid from Richmond and Cold Spring Fire Departments. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office, Cold Spring/Richmond Police Department, Xcel Energy and Stearns County Highway Department also assisted at the scene.

The house is believed to be a total loss, according to the sheriff's office. The fire is under investigation.

Confirmation:
probably Christiania

Dorothy married Herman Clarence OLSON on 26 Dec 1960 in Scott County, Minnesota. Herman was born on 3 Apr 1929 in New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota; died on 25 May 1974 in Stearns County, Minnesota; was buried in West Christiania Lutheran Cemetery, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1931-26146
• Occupation: Professor of Plant Pathology and Genetics, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Baptism: 10 May 1931, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

His widow said, “He worked on the diseases of corn, wheat, rice, and alfalfa. He worked on feeding people. He worked on these things all his life and it is what he wanted to be remembered for.”



In the 1950 Mankato city directory, he was a student living at 418½ E Cherry. Living at that same address was his sister Dorothy and their mother Annie.



In the early 1990s, he was chairman of Madison Mushrooms, Inc., a business that raised and sold Shiitake mushrooms.

The youngest child of Albert Olaus Ellingboe and Anne Bergstrom Ellingboe, Al was born at home on the family farm in Lakeville, MN. Al attended Lakeville High School, Mankato State University, and the University of Minnesota, where he received bachelor and doctoral degrees in Plant Pathology. He was a member of the U Minnesota Chapter of the Farmhouse Fraternity. He often expressed his deep appreciation for U Minnesota and Farmhouse for their support of his education.

Al met and married his wife and life-long partner, Ann Elizabeth Rogers, while at the University of Minnesota. He completed a post-doctoral Fellowship at Harvard University and joined the faculty at Michigan State University (MSU) in 1960 with his growing family. Daughter, Lori, was born in Cambridge, MA, while daughter, Leah, and sons, Albert "Bert" and Brian, were born in East Lansing, MI. Al and Ann were married for 65 years.

In 1980, the family moved to San Carlos, CA, where he joined the International Plant Research Institute (IPRI) as Head of the Plant Pathology Group. In 1983, he joined the faculty at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, as a Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology with a joint appointment in the Department of Genetics. Al was an international recognized authority on the genetics of host-pathogen interactions. His research focused primarily on fungal pathogens of cereal grains including barley, wheat, corn, and rice. Later in his career he established a breeding program to select for natural resistance to blight disease of Chestnut. He was frequently invited to speak at national and international meetings where he, his students, and his postdoctoral fellows presented the results of their research. He was a caring mentor for numerous students and post-doctoral fellows, many of whom have remained in contact with him and Ann.

He received several prestigious academic honors during his career. Most notably, he was elected as a Fellow of the American Phytopathological Society (APS) in 1978, he received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Department of Plant Pathology (U Minnesota) in 2003, and he was honored with an Honorary Doctorate of Agricultural Sciences and Technologies from the University of Naples, Italy, in 1995. He was the Director of Research for the American Chestnut Foundation for many years, and he and family planted numerous Chestnut trees at their Dodgeville "tree farm." Al traveled and worked on six different continents (alas, not Antarctica!) with his students and collaborators. He was a member of the local Ygdrasil Literary Society.

Al was a proud and loyal family man. The family enjoyed camping every summer (often at the location of the APS meeting) and Christmas trips to Minnesota most years to visit the Ellingboe and Rogers families.

Al's hobbies were his tractors and old cars at the Dodgeville farm, especially his 1933 B-Farmall tractor that he brought over from the family farm in Lakeville. He loved giving tractor rides and sleigh rides on the farm to his children and grandchildren - all of whom he taught to drive a tractor. He enjoyed canoeing in the Boundary Waters with family, Boy Scouts, and former colleagues from his MSU days. Al was always ready to go driving on a road trip. He spent many happy hours perusing maps and atlases of the U.S. and Australia. He often preferred "the road less traveled."

Al is preceded in death by his parents; and sisters: Alta Mahnken and Dorothy Olson. Al is survived by his wife Ann; his children: Lori, Leah (Jim), Bert (Sue), and Brian (Errin); his sister, Hazel Tanger; and grandchildren: Haakon, Vitya, Christine, Emily, Lachlan, Zoe, and Finn.

His funeral service was held April 19th at Good Shepherd Lutheran in Madison.

Albert married A.E. ROGERS [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1924-27242

Notes:

The family lived in Mason City, Iowa, between 1966 and 1980.

1980 American Mother of the Year.



Betty Carol Leggett Lieder formerly of Rochester, Minnesota, died on Friday, January 13th 2023 at her new residence in Iowa City. She was 98 years old. She had lost her spouse of 78 years and her soulmate 5 weeks earlier. She died of old age and a broken heart syndrome. Surrounded by family, she took her last breath 74 years to the day from when her oldest son was born.

Betty was born in Northfield, Minnesota on April 23, 1924 as the beloved daughter of Alvin and Clara Leggett. She grew up in Waseca, Minnesota and graduated with Salutatorian honors in 1942. She met her husband, Lyle while attending St. Olaf College in Northfield. They were married in 1944 and moved to Boston where they attended Boston University while serving two Methodist Churches in New Hampshire. In 1946, they worked as summer missionaries in Mexico. Betty received her BA in Philosophy and Sociology from Boston University in 1948. Betty and Lyle served United Methodist Churches in Iowa and traveled extensively at home and abroad.

In 1980, Betty was named the National Mother of the Year–a richly deserved honor. Though living in many different houses throughout her life, she made each house a warm and inviting home. She was an accomplished pianist and had a beautiful, soaring soprano voice.

A master of memorizing poetry, it was not uncommon for her to break out in verse in the midst of a conversation! She read voraciously and broadly, remaining interested and interesting throughout her long life. She was a study in strength, compassion, warmth, steadiness and good, old common sense.

She was an inspiration to all who knew her and she will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle W. Lieder, parents, Alvin and Clara Leggett, eldest son, Mark Abernathy Lieder and sons-in love, Stephen K Smith and D Bradley Kiesey. She is survived by daughters Rebecca Lieder Smith and Deborah Lieder Kiesey of Iowa City, son and daughter-in-love David and Janet Lieder of Stewartville, Minnesota, daughter and son-in-love Rachel Lieder Simeon and Mark Haines Simeon of Harstine Island, Washington, 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that any memorial donation be directed to Iowa City Hospice.

She will be interred with her husband at the Oakland cemetery in Iowa City.

Betty married Lyle William LIEDER on 13 Aug 1944 in Waseca County, Minnesota. Lyle (son of Harry LIEDER and Virginia ABERNATHY) was born on 22 Mar 1922 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota; died on 6 Dec 2022 in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota; was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marit married Johannes HEGRENES in 1900. Johannes (son of Johanne Andreas Bendiksen HEGRENES and Sognilde Hansdatter HEILGHEIM) was born on 23 Nov 1876 in Jølster, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Kveto

Family/Spouse: Karl Henrik Johannessen HEGRENES. Karl (son of Johanne Andreas Bendiksen HEGRENES and Sognilde Hansdatter HEILGHEIM) was born on 8 Jan 1871 in Jølster, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway; died on 8 Mar 1952 in Cavalier County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lived in South Bend, Washington, in 1990.

According to a very brief obit in the Idaho Press Tribune, he was “of Boise” and died “at a local hospital.”

US NAVY, WORLD WAR II

Birth:
According to the SSDI.

Died:
SSDI last residence.

Burton married A. HAMILTON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: M. BENACKA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Or Anne.

B.A., Central Washington College of Education in Ellensburg, class of 1950 (as Betty Ann Lee Charlton).

Diane Clarke shows Betty and George having 3 children: 2 boys and a girl.

Died:
Ellensburg

Buried:
next to George as Betty Ann Charlton

Betty married George Goodrich CHARLTON on 19 Mar 1950 in Okanogan County, Washington. George was born on 22 Feb 1921 in Washington; died on 22 Jan 1975 in Kittitas County, Washington; was buried in High Valley Cemetery, Ellensburg, Kittitas County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1940 census, she lives at home, is still a student, and works for an apple company.

Margaret Ellen Johns, 88, of Heron, Mont., died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010.

She was a former longtime resident of Okanogan. She and her husband owned and operated Johns' Flowers in Okanogan (now Nelson's Flowers) for nearly 30 years.

Survivors include her children, Janice Meyer of Uniontown, Sheila Kennedy of Fresno, Calif., and Barry Johns of Heron, Mont.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Okanogan Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Chris Warren officiating. Graveside services will follow at Okanogan City Cemetery.

Margaret married Claude Vernon JOHNS on 1 Dec 1940 in Carlton, Lincoln County, Washington. Claude was born on 4 Dec 1918 in Baird, Douglas County, Washington; died on 24 Jul 1996 in Okanogan, Okanogan County, Washington; was buried in Okanogan City Cemetery, Okanogan County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1940 census, she lives at home, is still a student, and works for an apple company.

A Douglas L Haeberle, 1947-1987, is also buried in the Okanogan City Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Richard Lee HAEBERLE. Richard was born on 25 May 1923; died on 28 Apr 2000 in Okanogan County, Washington; was buried in Okanogan City Cemetery, Okanogan County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Harvey C. Sprowl passed away at age 81 on April 19, 2007 at Valley Care Center in Okanogan, Wash. after a long battle with cancer.

Harvey was the third of seven children born to William and Ella Frances (Lee) Sprowl on November 20, 1925 in Omak, Wash. Harvey graduated from Omak High School in 1943. He enlisted in the Navy on September 13, 1943 and served with the Marines as a Medical Corpman and was honorable discharged on April 21, 1946. He then worked in construction for many years.

On February 3, 1951 Harvey and Donna Joan Rumburg of Bridgeport, Wash. were married in Omak, Wash. where they made their home. They had six children, William currently of Northport, Wash., Jim currently of Alvin, Texas, Scott and Harvey currently of Omak, Wash., Craig (Angie) currently of Webster, Texas, and Heather (Brent) Johnson currently of Benbrook, Texas. Harvey also had three grandchildren, Kara Sprowl of Silverdale, Wash. and Stuart and Kailey Johnson of Benbrook, Texas.

Harvey is survived by his wife of 56 years, Donna Sprowl; his children; grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Johns of Lewiston, Idaho and Ruth (Ed) Piper of Dryden, Wash.; brothers-in-law, Darrell Carlton of Omak, Wash. and E.J. Schmidt of Omak, Wash.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, William; mother, Ella; brother Herbert; sisters, Della Mae Haeberle, Mary Lou Schmidt and Dorothy Carlton.

At his request there will be no services.

Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel was in charge of arrangements. 

Harvey married D.J. RUMBURG [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary Lou Schmidt, 78, a lifelong resident of Omak, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 8, 2005, at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee following a brief illness. She was surrounded by family.

She was born to Bill and Ella Sprowl March 18, 1927. She was the fourth of seven children. Mary Lou graduated from Omak High School in 1945 and attended Central Washington College for one year.

She married E.J. Schmidt Sept. 4, 1948, at the Omak Presbyterian Church.

She worked at the Jim Hill Hotel, Omak Chronicle and Cooperative Growers/Magi for many years besides working in the home and orchard.

Mary Lou loved to sing. She was in choir music in high school, college choirs; church; community choirs and choral groups. In recent years, in fact, they couldn't come home from Arizona until the Choraliers concerts were over. Mom loved to garden, raising beautiful flowers as well as a vegetable garden.

She is survived by her husband, E.J., of the home; sons, Keith and his wife Heidi Schmidt and Chris and wife Tina Schmidt; daughter, Lisa and her husband Jeff Demmitt; all of the Omak area; daughter-in-law Patti and her husband Steve Cockfield of Malott; grandchildren, Eric Schmidt, Andrew Schmidt, Melissa Schmidt-Cockfield, Karl Schmidt, Justin Demmitt and Michelle Demmitt of the surrounding area; sisters, Margaret Johns of Okanogan, Ruthella and her husband, Ed Piper of Dryden; and brother, Harvey and his wife Donna Sprowl of Omak.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Mark; infant sons, Kirk and Allen; sisters, Della Mae Haeberle, Dorothy Carlton and brother, Herbert Sprowl.

She was a member of the Cornerstone Christian Fellowship and a past member of the Ora Yarwood, Children's Orthopedic Hospital and Country Club.

Memorial services for Mary Lou Schmidt will be held on Wednesday, July 13 at 1 p.m. at the Cornerstone Christian Fellowship. Memorials may be given to the Cornerstone Christian Fellowship or to the Children's Orthopedic Hospital Guild.

Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel is in charge of arrangements. 
 

Mary married Ernest James SCHMIDT on 4 Sep 1948 in Omak, Okanogan County, Washington. Ernest was born on 19 Apr 1926 in North Dakota; died on 2 Feb 2019 in Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Social Security Number: 539-18-1370 issued in WA before 1951

Notes:

He served in the Air Force in the Korean conflict.

Notes:

Dorothy E. Carlton, 67, of Omak, entered into rest on Oct. 9, 2000, in the presence of her family at the Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee.

Dorothy was born Jan. 22, 1933, in Omak to Bill and Ella Sprowl. She was from a pioneer family in Omak. Her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Sprowl homesteaded on Pogue Flat in 1900. She graduated from Omak High School in 1951, where she was "Princess Omak" in the Apple Blossom Festival.

Dorothy married Darrell Carlton on July 21, 1951, in Couer d'Alene, ID.

She was a beautiful, loving woman and a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. We will all miss her more than words can express.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, Darrell of the family home; one daughter, Debbie Fenno of Bothell; three sons, Greg and his wife, Sue Carlton of Omak, Steve Carlton of Okanogan, Brian and his wife, Janice Carlton of Okanogan; one brother, Harvey Sprowl of Omak; four sisters, Margaret Johns of Okanogan, Della Mae Haeberle of Omak, Mary Lou Schmidt of Omak, Ruth Ella Piper of Dryden; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Herbert.

Dorothy married Darrell Walter CARLTON on 21 Jul 1951 in Kootenai County, Idaho. Darrell was born on 6 Jul 1929 in Omak, Okanogan County, Washington; died on 14 Feb 2021 in Omak, Okanogan County, Washington; was buried in Okanogan City Cemetery, Okanogan County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1998-MN-009880
• Occupation: Gas station owner and operator
• Social Security Number: 470-42-4792 Issued in Minnesota in 1955

Notes:

Buried:
19 ND 6

Kenneth married Sylvia Marion SORENSON on 7 Jun 1958 in Rice County, Minnesota. Sylvia (daughter of Sophus C SORENSON and Verna NESS) was born on 17 Mar 1939 in Dakota County, Minnesota; died on 7 Aug 2015 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]

Notes:

Bonnie June Stapf (nee: Tonsager), age 84 of Farmington, MN and Davenport, FL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on May 11th.

Bonnie was born June 4th, 1937 to Palmer and Velma Tonsager. She grew up in Farmington, MN, where she met and later would marry the love of her life, Myron. In their over 61 years of marriage, they built a home, raised three children, and built a company where she was a real estate broker. In their retirement years, they spent most winters in Florida with good friends, enjoyed their social club, traveling around the world and golf outings.

Bonnie loved to cook. There wasn't a recipe or kitchen gadget she didn't have. She was a gracious and frequent hostess, throwing great parties and warm family gatherings. She was a die-hard Vikings fan - usually. She was vibrant and fearless, and she loved to laugh and spend time with her people. After a debilitating stroke five years ago, her only complaint was that she could no longer go dancing.

Bonnie is survived by her beloved husband Myron, daughters Lisa Thostenson (Mark), Stacy Fleming (Brian) and son Darin Stapf, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and her special dog MeToo and cat Sammie. A Celebration of Life will be held open house style at Celt's Pub in Farmington on Thursday July 7th from 4-7pm. Feel free to wear purple, orange or green, and bring stories or photos to share. In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be made to the family. A scholarship to St. Paul College Culinary Arts cooking school is planned.

Bonnie married M.M. STAPF [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Otte, Marguerite Ellen "Margo" died peacefully surrounded by family at her home in Richmond, Texas, on October 30th at the age of 80. Margo was born and raised in Farmington, Minnesota, and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelors Degree in Education. She received her Masters from the University of Minnesota Mankato. She met her lifelong love, Darrell, in high school and they were married for almost 60 years. Margo taught at Farmington Elementary School for more than 30 years and touched many lives with her passion for teaching. Margo enjoyed golfing, dancing, reading, playing cards and growing her beautiful flowers which she shared with her family and friends. After retiring, they enjoyed spending the winters in Arizona and Texas and summers at the lake in Wisconsin. Her and Darrell also greatly enjoyed attending and cheering for their grandchildren at all their sporting events. Margo is preceded in death by her parents, Palmer and Velma Tonsager and by son Douglas. She is survived by her husband, Darrell and children; Doneen Viall, David and Melissa Otte, Barb and Adam Borrowman. Margo was a wonderful grandma and great-grandma to Kylynn, Becca, Nick, Logan, Keegan, Kendall, Mitchell, Cambell and Rily. She is also survived by sister Bonnie and her husband Myron Stapf and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be greatly missed. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers will be donated to a project at Farmington Elementary School.

Marguerite married D.A. OTTE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1931-06780
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1954-MN-015014

Notes:

Mother’s maiden name Christensen on his birth certificate.

Bobby was Lester Tonsager's son, Robert Lester Tonsager, born in November, 1931.

In the 1940 census, Robert lived with his grandparents, George and Thea Tonsager, and apparently had lived with them five years earlier.

Bobby died at age 22 in September of 1954. Lester's young wife (?) Alice died in at age 18 in 1933 so she apparently had Bobby at 16. Lester remarried and died in 1945 at the age of 36. Bobby was apparently associated in some way with the Minnesota Air National Guard. Bobby is buried either with or near Thea and George in West Christiania Cemetery where both of his parents are also buried.

Burial record or gravestone show that Robert Lester was a member of the Minnesota A1C 514 Air Defense Group. Record also says “raised by George and Thea Ellingboe Tonsager.”

A newspaper account of Robert’s death said that he lived at 1820 W. 90th Street in Bloomington and was killed after his car left county road 56 near New Market village and went into a field. Tonsager’s body was found about 30 feet from the roadway. The road was straight where his northbound car apparently left it, traveled 60 feet into the field and then skidded back to the edge of the road. Officials guessed he might have been thrown from the car and then run over by it. Tonsager was dead on arrival at Lakeville hospital.



The death notice for Robert Tonsager appeared in the September 9, 1954, editions of the Shakopee Valley News (p. 1, column 3), and the New Prague Times (p. 6, column 6).
 

Buried:
225 NT 13

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1933-06825

Notes:

Her middle name was also spelled Joanne.

Mother’s maiden name Christianson on her birth certificate.

Shown as child #2.

In the 1940 census, she was living with her mother’s parents in Eureka Twp, Dakota County.



Her Social Security number had been issued in Minnesota in 1952.

Her obit in the Washington Post:

ZAIA, AUDREY JO-ANN
On Wednesday, January 11, 2006, AUDREY J. ZAIA, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved wife of the late John R. Zaia; mother of Phyllis Zaia and Richard Zaia; grandmother of John and Brian Zaia, C.J. and Hannah Barr; great-grandmother of Jake, Zachary and Jordan Zaia. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Maryland.

Birth:
Community Hospital

Died:
last residence

Audrey married Larry Duane BURROWS on 10 Jan 1953 in Dakota County, Minnesota, and was divorced. Larry was born on 18 Jul 1929 in Cashmere, Chelan County, Washington; died on 31 Jul 2006 in Spokane County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Rosario ZAIA. John was born on 11 Feb 1911 in New York; died on 14 Sep 1998 in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland; was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2009-MN-026341

Notes:

She graduated from Northfield High School in 1956.

In the 1957, 1959, and 1960 Northfield City Directories, she is shown as living at 911 East Linden Street and working as an operator for the telephone company.

Gould, Shirley A. nee Tonsager Age 71 of Minneapolis. Passed away on September 14, 2009 after an extensive battle with cancer. Preceded in death by husband, Richard Gould and parents, Ruby and Lester Tonsager and stepfather, Harold Anderson. Survived by her sons, Bruce (DeAnne) Tonsager and Brian Tonsager and their families; brother and sisters and their families. Before retirement she was a longtime employee of the Hennepin County Schools working as a PERA with special children with Autism. Longtime member of Salem English Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. A Celebration of Shirley's Life will be held Thursday, 11 AM at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131 Minnehaha Ave. S. Interment Fort Snelling. Visitation Wednesday, 5-8 PM and 1 hour prior to the service at: Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Shirley married Richard Dayton GOULD on 30 Dec 1983 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2017-MN-035837

Notes:

Shown in the 1960 Faribault City Directory as married to Ellen and working in the finishing room of Peterson Art Furniture.

Shown in the 1964 Northfield City Directory as married to Gwendolyn, living at 216-1/2 East Fremont Street and working at G.T. Schjeldahl.

Shown in the 1967 and 1968 Northfield City Directories as living at 505 West 3rd Street and having Tonsager Painting Service.

Laverne 'Vern' Tonsager 1940–2017 Circle Lake—Laverne "Vern" Tonsager, age 77 of Northfield, passed away surrounded by family on October 27th, at his home. Vern Darrell Tonsager was born July 19, 1940, in Northfield, Minnesota, to Ruby (Fredrickson) and Lester Tonsager. Vern was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He was raised in Northfield and was a house painter for 55 years. Vern was an active parishioner and volunteer at Annunciation Church in Hazelwood, MN. Vern battled Leukemia for three years and Pancreatic Cancer for the last 18 months, facing the diagnosis with courage, and determination. Vern continued working until recently and deeply missed a hard day's work. He loved spending winters in Ft Myers and fishing on the ocean with his buddies and family. He spent three decades on Circle Lake where his hobbies were fishing and building houses. He cherished all of the time with his grandkids and great-grandkids more than anything else. Survivors include wife Gwen (Elzen) Tonsager; his children, Dawn (Brian) Cherwinka of Faribault, Troy Tonsager of Eagan, Kari (Brian) Amacher of Faribault, Tony of Waseca; his grandchildren Brittany (Zack) Sisk of Chicago, Illinois, Ashlee (Trent) Hering of Waterville, Kelsey Cherwinka of Faribault; Conner, Olivia, Landon and Caden Tonsager of Eagan; Marisa, Joshua, and Grace Amacher of Faribault, Kaylee and Allison Tonsager of Rochester; his great-grandchildren Chase Hering and Rylin Tonsager; his sister Darlene (David) Endres of Eagan. Preceding him in death were his parents Ruby and Lester Tonsager; mother and father-in-law, Alice and Henry Elzen; sisters Shirley Gould, Joannie Anderson, and Roxie Judkins. A memorial Mass will be held at 11AM, Monday, October 30th, 2017, at the Church of the Annunciation, 4996 Hazelwood Ave, Northfield, MN 55057. Visitation will be 9-11AM, prior to the funeral Mass at the Church of the Annunciation. Interment will take place directly after the funeral Mass at the Annunciation Church Cemetery.

Laverne married E.A. BALATA [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laverne married G.T. ELZEN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1934-24224
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2007-MN-009952

Notes:

Her sister, Lynn Hedtke, was the informant for her death certificate.

Died:
as Joyce Carol McGowan at Fairview-University

Joyce married Kenneth Maurice MCGOWAN on 4 Jun 1966 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, and was divorced on 15 Mar 1972 in Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1968-MN-018045

Notes:

“with George and Thea.”

Buried:
225 NT 13

Notes:

Larry Duane Sandmann, b. ca 1954, lived in Duluth in 2013. That Larry apparently was a guitar player for several bands and was nicknamed Lefty. He suffered a debilitating stroke in 2012.

Of South Range, Wisconsin, at the time of Florence’s death in April of 2017. His kidney cancer prevented him from attending her funeral.

Adopted by Florence and Ira when he was four years old.

Attended New Prague High School.

Larry had had surgery for kidney cancer and apparently was recovering, but something went wrong. Larry had a wife. They had been married for about 5 years.

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1955-MN-028112

Notes:

Cemetery notes say “with Arthur T. & Gertrude Seurer Alexon.”

According to her death certificate, she lived 15 minutes and died from asphyxiation due to a prolapsed umbilical cord.

Died:
St. Joseph Hospital, St. Paul

Buried:
224 NT 228 NEW 14

Notes:

Sharon Mahnken, a member of the Roald Amundsen Lodge (Sons of Norway) in Sacramento, died in her sleep, while serving as the craft teacher at Camp Norge’s Language Camp this summer. Sharon was an expert wood carver and rosemaler. She will be missed by many. She was a Master Wood Carver and lived in Folsom.

The California Norwegian-American community recently mourned the loss of two of its most active members, with memorial services both held Sunday, August 2, in different parts of the state.

Sharon Mahnken, 60, died suddenly July 24 at Camp Norge in Alta, CA where she was completing the second week teaching crafts at Camp Trollfjell, the District Six Language and Heritage Camp. Sharon was a longtime member of Sons of Norway, Daughters of Norway and the RV Carvers.

She was a beloved aunt and woodworker extraordinaire, who gave a memorable demonstration of her craft for Edvard Grieg Lodge a few years ago.

She was a member of Roald Amundsen Lodge Sacramento No. 6-48. She had spent a month in Norway, returning just before camp started. On her trip to Norway, she had acquired a bunad, in which she was attired in her final rest in funeral services held Aug. 2 in Fair Oaks, CA with interment in San Mateo.

Memorial donations can be made to the Sons of Norway Recreation Center, Camp Norge in her name. There was no place that she loved so well as Camp Norge.

A Funeral Eulogy:

I met Sharon when I joined the Sons of Norway in 1980. She had joined in 1971, giving her 38 total years of membership. We were both single professional women, living in Folsom, with a deep love of kids, dogs, and handicrafts, and we formed a quick bond. We both loved the Norwegian Christmas, and worked together on lodge parties, dinners, and parades. She mademanyfriendsinanauxiliarygroupcalledViking Sisters, which helped with cooking and crafts. Sharon was Social Director for five years, opening and closing the lodge, and organizing many social events for members. She made the Norwegian costumes for the kids to wear in parades, and kept them in immaculate condition, along with the Norwegian flags. Over the years she helped with Lutefisk Dinners, Camellia Festivals, Vikingfests, and Scandinavian Festivals. She also found time for the Daughters of Norway group.

Sharon was a very passionate person. She loved her family; her nephew Steven lived with her for a while, and nephew Patrick’s family of P. J., Madyson, and Austin had a very special place in her heart. She also enjoyed time with nephew Lance, his three year old daughter Kayla, and nephew Sam in Rohnert Park. The kids loved spending time with Aunt Sharon in Folsom and at Camp Norge in Alta. This was Sharon’s favoriteplaceonearth,andshewaspassionateabout improving the camp. She donated substantial funds for specific projects, and loved the rosemaling weekends at camp. She also loved to teach kids wood carving at the Troll Fjell language camp at Camp Norge, which is where she was when she died.

She was passionate about her handicrafts. She enjoyed rosemaling, or Norwegian rose painting, but her true love, found later in life, was wood carving. And she was so skilled in her carving, from the wooden rosemaling motifs to the wood- chipping in her Celtic crosses, which were my favorites. She traveled throughout the state donating her time to demon- strate wood carving for various groups, and she loved the carving weekends with the RV Carvers, serving as wagon master. When we sold the Sons of Norway lodge some years ago, our meeting night conflicted with the Woodcarvers. But she stayed active in Viking Sisters and Camp Norge.

Sharon and her aunt Dorothy shared a special bond, and loved to travel together. They had been to Norway several times, although their memories varied on what happened on the trips. They would squabble on a detail, and Dorothy would shake her head, that is just the way it was, and Sharon would roll her eyes and laugh. Sharon and Dorothy had just returned from a glorious trip on the Hurtigruten, or Norwegian Coastal Steamer, and a side trip to Inari, Finland. I want to remember Sharon standing on North Cape, happy to be in Norway, happy to be alive. She died too early, with many plans for the future, and much love of life.

Tusen takk for alt, Sharon!

Died:
“passed away at camp”

Notes:

Morningside College, class of 1971.

Dr. Mark A. Lieder, well known Estes Park, Colo. realtor and classic car enthusiast, died peacefully Monday, June 23, 2003 after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 13, 1949 to Lyle and Betty (Leggett) Lieder in Boston, Mass.

He graduated high school in Spencer, Iowa; received a Bachelor's of Arts degree from Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa; and a Masters of Divinity, Doctorate of Ministry from the School of Theology in Claremont, Calif. He joined the Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. He served United Methodist Churches in New Hartford, Fayette, Parkersburg, Woodward, and Iowa Falls, Iowa. He retired from professional ministry in 1995 and moved to Estes Park after having been a visitor for 30 years. He worked at Coldwell Banker Realty and was a founding member of the Estes Park Car Club. He was passionate about restoring vintage automobiles and collecting antiques. He loved hiking, rock climbing and enjoyed intellectual and physical challenges.

He is survived by his parents; his partner, Pam McCarthy and her daughter, Natalie Long, of Estes Park; a son, Chris Lieder, with the U.S. Air Force in Abilene, Texas; a daughter, Emily Lieder, of Minneapolis, Minn.; a brother, David Lieder, of Stewartville, Minn.; sisters, Becky Smith of Iowa City, Iowa, Deb Kiesey of Vinton, Iowa, Rachel Lieder-Simeon of Eagle River, Alaska; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held on Friday, June 27, at the Community Church of the Rockies in Estes Park with the Rev. Mark Evans officiating.

Memorials sent to the family will go directly to the Cerro Gordo County Trails Committee in Mark's name as Mark was a very avid outdoorsman and concerned about the environment.

Mark married Stephanie L LAWRENCE in May 1971 in Delaware. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mark married L.J. SCOTT [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Bennie G. Hegrenes, 87, Ada, Minnesota, died Saturday, May 14, 2005, at Bridges Medical Center, Ada, Minnesota. He had been under Hospice Care.

Bennie was born on January 9, 1918, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, the son of Johannes and Marit (Olsen) Hegrenes. He attended country school outside of Thief River Falls. After his parents died, he worked on several farms until 1938. He then moved to Borup, Minnesota, to work for his brother, Joseph Hegrenes. He worked there until he married Laura Malakowski on December 9, 1941, at her parent's house near Lockhart, Minnesota. He then worked on the farm for his father-in-law, Frank Malakowski, until 1946. They purchased a house at Lockhart and Bennie began farming on his own. He farmed until 1970. After retirement from farming, he worked for Anderson Building Center in Ada. In 1973, Bennie had a house built in Ada. He continued with Anderson Building Center until retiring in 1983. He then worked part time for Ada Co-op, Vilmo Farms, and Tim Anderson. He was a very active member of Faith United Church in Ada, and served on the church board of trustees for a number of years. Bennie loved to bowl and has many trophies to show his winnings. He also loved to spend time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, loved to work in the garden, and do yard work. He delivered Meals on Wheels for many years until he was too sick to continue.

Bennie is survived by his wife, Laura, a resident of Bridges Care Community, Ada, one son, Ordean (Susan) Hegrenes, Rochester, MN, one daughter, Lila Hegrenes, Ada, MN, four grandchildren, Mark Hegrenes, West Fargo, ND, Jon Hegrenes, Rochester, MN, Aaron (Tara) Hegrenes, Rochester, MN, and Jason (Stefanie) Hegrenes, Shakopee, MN, two great grandchildren, Logan Hegrenes, Fargo, ND, and Adam Hegrenes, Rochester, MN, three sisters, Mrs. Norton (Olga) Nelson, Thief Rivers Falls, MN, Mrs. Bob (Hazel) Oden, Minneapolis, MN, and Mrs. Paul (Doris) Senstad, Golden Valley, MN, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Casper, Joseph, and Henry, five sisters, Mildred Hegrenes, Gerda Knutson, Christine Barstad, Selma Westby and Anna Leiran.

Bennie married Laura M MALAKOWSKI on 9 Dec 1941 in Norman County, Minnesota. Laura was born on 11 Sep 1917 in Norman County, Minnesota; died on 9 Aug 2005 in Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1923-24067

Notes:

Oden, Hazel 100, of Minneapolis, died June 15, 2023. Hazel Mae Oden was born May 21, 1923, the 11th of 12 children, to Johannes and Marit Hegrenes near Thief River Falls MN where she graduated high school and married Robert Oden. Hazel was employed at American Collectors Association. She was an active volunteer donating thousands of hours, especially at her church and at Lutheran Social Services Auxiliary. Hazel is survived by children Marit (John) Kvamme, Linda (Dennis) Ley, Jeff Oden (Nancee Musto) and Lisa (Jerry) Knutson, ten grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 5-7PM, June 22 at Washburn- McReavy, 5000 W 50th, Edina, visitation continuing one hour prior to the service at church. Services will be 11AM June 24 at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 4801 France Ave S, Minneapolis.

Hazel married Robert Granning ODEN on 21 May 1944 in Pennington County, Minnesota. Robert was born about 1918; died in Dec 1991 in Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Edry Juel LEIRAN. Edry was born on 29 Feb 1912 in Marshall County, Minnesota; died on 7 Jun 1993 in Thief River Falls, Pennington County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She became Patricia Ann Valentine as of 16 Dec 1975 according to the SSA&C Index. In July of 1991 she became Patricia Ann Livesay.

Died:
as Patricia Ann Livesay

Patricia married J.P. VALENTINE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lawrence LIVESAY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Janice C. Meyer, 74, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016, at her home in Uniontown after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. She will be remembered by those who loved her for her quiet and patient disposition and unending love for family and friends.

Jan was born Aug. 25, 1941, in Seattle, Wash., to Claude and Margaret (Sprowl) Johns. She moved to Okanogan, Wash., at age 3 and graduated from Okanogan High School in 1959.

Jan met the love of her life, Edward Florent Meyer, in art class while attending Eastern Washington University. Ed and Jan married Nov. 10, 1962, and shared 53 years together. They stayed busy raising four children and establishing a family farm outside of Uniontown.

Jan enjoyed being a farmer's wife and raising her children on a spacious, quiet farm. Rather than love the indoors, she embraced working outdoors. Many of her kids' childhood memories involve her mowing and watering the lawn, rototilling and planting expansive gardens, and landscaping her home beautifully. Jan had a "green thumb" that she inherited from parents who owned a floral business. The most beautiful petunias adorned the farm annually and became her trademark.

Her gentle spirit made her a favorite with every farm animal. The family German shepherd followed behind the riding lawnmower lap after lap around the yard. Cats, horses, birds, sheep - they followed her everywhere and she managed to feed and love them all.

Most of all, Jan always had time for her children. She loved being a stay-at-home mom and listened to her kids' problems and school stories. She was completely invested in their lives. Her last days surrounded by a steady flow of children, grandchildren and close friends attested to the love everyone felt for her.

Jan's hobbies varied from year to year but included: crocheting, cross-stitching, sewing, genealogy, floral arranging, gardening and reading. She spent many years of active service in Catholic Daughters, Altar Society and Hospice.

Jan is survived by her husband, Ed; children Brad (Roylyn), Lei (Dave) Strottmann, Michelle (Rob) Stanton and Curt. Her nine special grandchildren: Colton (Ashley) and Payton Meyer, Michelle (Jeremy) Lythgoe, Taylor Mack, Jared and Kyle Strottmann, Nicole and Danny Stanton, and Alexis Meyer; and great-grandchildren Jacob Stanton and Ainsley Lythgoe were her joy. She also leaves a brother, Barry (Tina) Johns, and sister, Sheila Kennedy.

A heartfelt thank you goes to Michaela Nuxoll, Jan's caregiver of three years, for her excellent care. She became a part of our extended family and found a place in our hearts. Also, the continued love and support of Kathie Lyons, Jack Espy, Barb Meyer, Juanita Kinzer and Joyce Mayer; whether by personal visits, baked goods, flowers or phone calls, Jan cherished your continued friendship and devotion.

Janice married E.F. MEYER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was bitten by a rattlesnake in August of 1963 while swimming at Omak Lake.

Douglas married Rebecca Alma WOOD on 29 Aug 1969 in Okanogan County, Washington. Rebecca was born on 21 Apr 1949 in Omak, Okanogan County, Washington; died on 4 Jan 2008 in Washington; was buried in Omak Memorial Cemetery, Okanogan County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Graduated from Mercer Island High School.

Died in a tractor accident.

Mark married Patti Janice JONES on 19 Oct 1985 in Okanogan County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Steve Carlton, 57, of Okanogan, passed away on July 7, 2013 in Seattle, Wash. Steve was born November 5, 1955 in Omak Wash., one of four children to Darrell and Dorothy Carlton.

Steve was an accomplished businessman, the founder and owner of Valley Transmission in downtown Okanogan. Steve’s success in auto-mechanics was largely due to his extraordinary work ethic, endless fascination with how things work, and in his own words — his “good looks”. From a young age, Steve showed an interest and talent for fixing gadgets. He began doing mechanical work for Biles-Coleman following his graduation from Omak High School in 1974. When the mill shut down in 1982, he saw it as an opportunity to start his own business. He got a foothold working on his own at Don and Billie Delfield’s shop and moved into his own facility when his growing business demanded more space. His venture grew into Okanogan Valley’s most trusted auto-mechanic shop. Valley Transmission recently celebrated its 30 year anniversary.

Steve had a great love for the backcountry, and found that snowmobiling was a great way to explore nature during the winter months. He was an avid golfer, and frequented Okanogan Valley Golf Club on the weekend and evenings. Steve had a number of other interests, including relaxing at his cabin in Conconully, riding his motorcycle, watching football and spending time with friends and family.
Steve was an important fixture in the Carlton family. For many years, Steve would visit his parents’ house every day to share lunch and conversation (and to pick up laundry that his mother Dorothy had washed for him). Until her passing, Steve took long Sunday drives with his grandmother, Mabel Carlton, to enjoy the scenery of Okanogan County. He took an active role in the lives of his nieces and nephews, and being a real jokester, managed to convince most of them that WWF wrestling was real. Steve’s playful nature was something that was appreciated by his family, and most recently his great-nieces and nephews.

He is survived by father, Darrell Carlton; sister, Debbie Fenno; brothers, Greg (Sue) Carlton, and Brian (Janice) Carlton; nephews, Richard (Desi) Carlton, Dennis (Mallory) Carlton, Eric (Laurel) Carlton, and David Carlton; nieces, Sara (Dominic) Lindauer, Jennifer (Brad) Christie, Melissa Fenno, and Michelle Fenno; as well as 14 great- nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Sprowl Carlton; paternal grandparents, Walter and Mabel Carlton; and maternal grandparents, William and Ella Sprowl.

Steve loved animals, particularly his deceased dogs, Robo and Eek. To honor Steve, the family requests that donations be made to Keystone Animal Rescue in lieu of flowers.

Steve died in a motorcycle accident.

Notes:

Larry Duane Sandmann, b. ca 1954, lived in Duluth in 2013. That Larry apparently was a guitar player for several bands and was nicknamed Lefty. He suffered a debilitating stroke in 2012.

Of South Range, Wisconsin, at the time of Florence’s death in April of 2017. His kidney cancer prevented him from attending her funeral.

Adopted by Florence and Ira when he was four years old.

Attended New Prague High School.

Larry had had surgery for kidney cancer and apparently was recovering, but something went wrong. Larry had a wife. They had been married for about 5 years.

Notes:

Lila Mae Hegrenes, 72, Ada, Minnesota, died Friday, October 26, 2018, at her residence from natural causes.

Lila Mae Hegrenes was born July 4, 1946 in Ada, to Bennie and Laura (Malakowski) Hegrenes. She attended Lockhart (MN) and Ada schools. After graduation Lila attended Interstate Business College in Fargo, ND. She was hired to work in Washington, DC for UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organization). She later moved back to Fargo, ND and worked at the VA Hospital Pharmacy. Lila retired from the VA to help her parents with the onset of her mom’s Alzheimer’s and her dad’s cancer. She has continued to be supportive of her son, Mark, and of her grandson, Logan.

Lila enjoyed traveling to Disney World and Alaska. She created beautiful stitchery items for family and explored family genealogy on her computer. She was also fond of time spent gardening.

Lila is survived by her son: Mark, grandson: Logan, both of Fargo, ND; her brother, Ordean (Susan) Hegrenes, Rochester, MN; three nephews and their families. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Lila married Ronald J THOMPSON on 21 Sep 1973 in Norman County, Minnesota, and was divorced. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]