Ingeborg Evensdatter FRIGSTAD

Notes:

She is Ingebjørg Eivindsdatter Frigstad, I1656, in Jim’s VS.

Ingeborg married Knut Jonsen RØN in 1760. Knut (son of Jon Knudson COLDING and Marte Gudmundsdatter LANDSRUD) was born in 1726 in Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1807 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jim calls him Knud Knudson Leirol, I45, in his VS.

Knut married Rangdi Nilsdotter STELE in 1805. Rangdi (daughter of Nils Larsson STELE WANGENSTEEN and Ingeleiv Endresdatter GÅSEDELEN) was born in 1783 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1857 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vang B, p. 288.

He is I10679 in Jim’s VS.

Jim’s notes: Eivind og Gjartrud hadde barna: Ingebjørg (1791-1793), Sigrid (1794-1858) gm Tore R Jøvne, husmannsfolk på Torshaugen under Austreim, Knut (1797-1880) grb her, Ingebjørg (1800-), Ingebjørg (1802-) fikk sønnen Jon med søskenbarnet Jon J Nefstad i 1836, til USA, og Gudbrand (1805-) gift i 1847 med Marit Sjugurdsdtr Tørstad, De hadde sønnen Eivind (1849-). Det var meningen at de skulle reise til USA i 1852, men det ble ikke noe av, de var innerster her isteden og senere husmannsfolk under Brekkun i 1849. Jon (1808-) gift i 1844 med enken Dorte Ivarsdtr Syndrolseiga, som var 40 år eldre enn ham! Berit (1811-) gif med Jøger Kvebøkko, Nefstad, husmann under Austreim og Ola (1814-) til 1849 sammen med brorsønnene Knut og Gudbrand. De dro til Springfield i Iowa.

Birth:
Leirol 62/1, Uppistøga

Died:
Heen 70/2 Bøkko

Eivind married Gjartrud Gudbrandsdatter UVDAL on 25 Jan 1791 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Gjartrud (daughter of Gudbrand Gudbrandsen UVDAL and Sigrid Olsdatter GRIHAMAR) was born in 1770 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1838. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vang B, p. 142.

Birth:
Leirol 62/1 Uppistøga

Died:
Leirol 62/1 Uppistøga

Jon married Anne Thomasdatter TØRPE in 1787. Anne (daughter of Tomas Gulliksen JEVNE and Kjersti Olsdotter TØRPE) was born in 1769 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1828 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Leirol 62/1 Uppistøga

Marit married Andris Helgesen SVIEN in 1780. Andris (son of Helge Nilsen LEINE and Berit Andrisdatter SVIEN) was born in 1763 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1848 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She is I6849 in Jim’s VS. Jim’s notes: Hun kalles Nefstad fordi hun er oppvokst der, etter at faren flyttet dit med sin andre kone Ingebjørg.

dwfrench1 calls her Berit Knudsdatter Lerhol.

Birth:
Leirol 62/1 Uppistøga

Family/Spouse: Eivind Sjugurdson HEMSING. Eivind (son of Sjugurd Ivarsson KJERSTEIN and Guri Eivindsdatter HEMSING) was born in 1767 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died about 1824 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Confirmation: 19 Oct 1834, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

At the time of the 1885 Minnesota state census, he and his family lived in Wanamingo Twp, Goodhue County.

Birth:
cemeter record and death index say 18 August

Family/Spouse: Guri Knutsdatter SVIEN. Guri (daughter of Knut Olsen TURTNES and Berit Sjugurdsdatter STRAND) was born in Aug 1836 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 31 May 1912 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1875 census he is Ole K. Gaasadelen, living with his family in Holden Twp.

He is probably the Ole Knutson, 58, and apparently a widower, living in Holden Twp, Goodhue County, in the 1885 census. Living with him, all born in Minnesota, were Sarah, 20, Knut, 18, Ole, 16, Nels, 14, and Peter, 9.

Died:
other sources say died 1892

Family/Spouse: Karen Olsdatter QUAM. Karen (daughter of Ola Olsen GRIHAMAR and Sissel Persdatter HAUGEN) was born on 15 Sep 1836 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 11 Nov 1877 in Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He is I2242 in Jim’s VS.

Jim’s notes:

Han reiste med hele familien til USA i 1852 men kom tilbake etter at kona døde Han og Maren hadde 15 barnebarn. Alle barna ser ut til å være døde i 1895, fordi på skifte etter Nils gikk hele formuen hans på 4328 kroner til barnebarna.

Nils K.’s children may not have been all dead by 1895 but there is definitely no good record of them. They may have changed their name.

Birth:
Gåsedelen 29/, nå Steinsrud

Nils married Maren Torsteinsdatter KVAM about 1833 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Maren (daughter of Torstein Olsen Leirol KVAM and Ingelev Ovesdatter KVAM) was born in 1811 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died before 1890 in Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Gåsedelen 29/-, nå Steinsrud

Died:
Gåsedelen 29/-, Nå Steinsrud

Family/Spouse: Ambjørg Andrisdatter TUNE. Ambjørg (daughter of Andris Ivarsen TUNE and Berit Nilsdatter WANGENSTEEN) was born on 3 Mar 1822 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1881 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vang B, p. 288.

He married his first cousin.

Birth:
Heen 70/2 Bøkko

Died:
Hagen 88/3-9-16 av Jevne, Ryfoss

Family/Spouse: Sigri Gulbrandsdatter UVDAL. Sigri (daughter of Gudbrand Gudbrandsen UVDAL and Ingebjørg Sjugurdsdatter STRAND) was born in 1795 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1833 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Johnson NEFSTAD. John (son of Jon Knutsen NEFSTAD and Marit Endresdatter LIEN) was born in 1807 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Bøe 41/2

Family/Spouse: Ingeborg Nilsdatter WANGENSTEEN. Ingeborg (daughter of Nils Larsson STELE WANGENSTEEN and Ingeleiv Endresdatter GÅSEDELEN) was born in 1806 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1896 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anne married Einar Kristoffersson HEEN in 1824. Einar (son of Kristoffer Einarsen HEEN and Marit Andrisdatter KJERSTEIN) was born in 1793 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1853. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Belsheim

Family/Spouse: Tørris Larsen SPARSTAD. Tørris (son of Lars Tørrisen SPARSTAD and Jørand Tostensdatter KVALE) was born in 1796 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1864 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

dwfrench1

Family/Spouse: Anne Helgesdatter REMME. Anne (daughter of Helge Tomasson REMME and Barbro Endresdatter MYRE) was born in 1795 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 21 Jul 1845 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Svien 6/1 Sygarden i Øye

Berit married Andris Olsen KVÅLE in 1803. Andris (son of Ola Torsteinson KVÅLE and Ragndi Andrisdatter KVÅLE) was born in 1784 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1828. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He is I19945 in Jim’s VS. Jim’s notes: Han reiste til Amerika som en av de første fra Vang. 13.6.1849 hadde han fått kongeskjøte på gården og var dermed den første selveieren. Men ber et halt år etter, (27.2.1850) ga han skjøte til broren Eivind for samme pris han hadde gitt selv; 50 0 spd. Knut og Kari tok med seg alle barn og svigernbarn til Amerika.

Took the surname Ostrem in the U.S.

Birth:
Brekka 68/1 (Remmisbrekkun), month and day from IAGenWeb

Family/Spouse: Kari Kristoffersdatter HEEN. Kari (daughter of Kristoffer Einarsen HEEN and Marit Andrisdatter KJERSTEIN) was born on 28 Jul 1801 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 27 Apr 1880 in Iowa; was buried in Washington Prairie Norwegian Methodist Cemetery, Washington Prairie, Winneshiek County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marit Olsdatter LIEN. Marit (daughter of Ole Eriksen LIEN and Sigrid Christophersdatter HEEN) was born in 1826 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1879 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1944-MN-004516

Notes:

He is probably the Knut Gaasedelen who attended the St. Olaf academy in 1886-1887.

He and Jossie live next door to the Kasas in Warsaw Twp in the 1905 state census.

He is a farmer living in Northfield Twp, Rice County, in the 1910 census.

Knut married Marie Josephine (Jossie) SORUM on 2 Jun 1900 in Fillmore County, Minnesota. Marie was born on 25 Mar 1866 in Norway; died on 24 Mar 1941 in Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1918-MN-015869

Notes:

Cemetery records or inscription says “Sp. Nels L.”

Notes:

Buried:
Per Dave V.

Notes:

She was 11 years old at the time of the 1885 Minnesota census.

Notes:

He is probably the Nils Gaasedelen who attended the St. Olaf Academy in the school year 1886-1887.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1946-MN-004699

Notes:

In the 1900 census, as “Rosia,” she had had 8 children, all 8 still living. In 1910 those numbers are 11 and 11.

Rangdi married Haaken (Henry) O BROIN about 1881. Haaken (son of Ole Jensen BRØYN and Martha Haakonsdatter KVAMME) was born in Oct 1858 in Minnesota; died in 1926. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Church records say this child died in August of 1864 and is buried in Holden.

Gravestone, which he shares with Edward, says 12 Oct 1863 to 18 Aug 1865.

Sissel married Knute PRESTRUDE on 22 Aug 1894 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Knute was born in 1862; died on 25 Oct 1938 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1953-MN-011546

Notes:

He is probably the Knut Gaasedelen who attended, but did not graduate from, St. Olaf Academy starting in the year 1886-1887.

Knute and Maria and family live next door to the Neseths in Holden Twp in the 1905 state census.

In the 1920 census, Knut is a 52 year-old widower in Holden Twp. All six of his children are still living with him.

Knute was Treasurer of the Nerstrand Farmers Mercantile Elevator Co. for over 30 years between 1921 and 1953.

Knute married Maria NESETH on 29 May 1897 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Maria was born about 1872 in Wisconsin; died on 22 Sep 1917 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He may be the Ole Gaasedelen who attended, but did not graduate from, St. Olaf Academy starting in the year 1883-1884.

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1942-MN-018385

Notes:

He is probably the Nils Gaasedelen who attended, but did not graduate from, St. Olaf Academy starting in the year 1886-1887.

Nils and family lived at 2011 Portland Avenue S. in Minneapolis in the 1920 census. Nils was a 48 year-old retired meter reader. Isabelle was a dressmaker.

His death certificate shows he was a retired real estate and investment broker. His residence was 2011 Portland Avenue S. where he had lived for 30 years. He died of bowel cancer.

Buried, at least according to Lakewood’s record, as Nels C. Gaasedelen.

Birth:
his death certificate showed 1872

Buried:
Section 44, Lot 141, Grave 1

Nils married Isabel NESETH on 17 Apr 1912 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Isabel was born on 15 Nov 1884 in Minnesota; died on 20 Sep 1960 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried on 23 Sep 1960 in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Church records say 17 Mar 1873 to 3 May 1874.

Gravestone, which he share with Knut, says 18 Feb 1872 to 3 May 1873.

Notes:

Registered for the draft on September 12, 1918. He was a cream buyer for North American Creamery in Kingsbury County, South Dakota. He was described as tall and stout with gray hair and dark eyes. He gave his nearest relative as Enga Gaasedelen.

Birth:
birthdate from WWI draft registration

Family/Spouse: Enga Serene. Enga was born on 26 Mar 1878; died on 19 Jun 1958; was buried in Gol Cemetery, Kenyon Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He may be the Nils Nilsen Gaasedelen, who, with Aasne Herbjørnsdatter, is shown as the parent of the child named Martin who was baptized at the Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, Minnesota, on 21 May 1871. Knut Nilsen Gaasedelen, and his wife Sophie Anderson, also had a child baptized at that church on 21 May: Maren, b. 25 March.

Birth:
Gåsedelen 29/-, Nå Steinsrud

Notes:

He may be the Knut Nilsen Gaasedelen, who, with his wife Sophie Anderson, is shown as the parent of the child named Maren, b. 25 March, who was baptized at the Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, Minnesota, on 21 May 1871. Nils Nilsen Gaasedelen, who, with Aasne Herbjørnsdatter, is shown as the parent of the child named Martin, b. 18 April, who was also baptized at that church on 21 May.

Birth:
Gåsedelen 29/-, Nå Steinsrud

Notes:

Birth:
Gåsedelen 29/-, nå Steinsrud

Died:
Haugen 30/1 (Krøsseikra) Lensmannshaugen

Family/Spouse: Ola Olsen Grihamar HAUGEN. Ola (son of Ole Olsen GRIHAMAR and Anne Tostensdatter KJERSTEIN) was born in 1851 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1943. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 5 Jul 1826, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Came to the U.S. in 1849. Served in the Civil War.

Baptism:
perhaps a home baptism

Family/Spouse: Elise PAULSON. Elise was born about 1840 in Norway; died on 2 Apr 1918 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 27 Jun 1824, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Baptism:
in the Vang stavkirke

Family/Spouse: Gerhardine Bøyesdatter HEILE. Gerhardine (daughter of Böye Ovesen BERGE and Marte Christophersdatter LEIROL) was born on 3 Feb 1828 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 8 Jan 1837, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Called John Johnson of Østerin at the time of his marriage.

He and Sigrid left for the U.S. a week or so after their marriage.

From the Kenyon Leader, January 6, 1916

John Estrum, aged 80 years, died at his home in Warsaw on Friday, December, 30. Deceased was born in Valders, Norway, in 1836. In 1857 he was united in marriage to Sigrid Leite. A year later the couple came to America, settling in Wisconsin. After remaining there for a time they removed to Warsaw, where they have since made their home. Ten children blessed the union, six of whom survive and are as follows: Mrs. Eberhart of Thief River Falls; Mrs. McCurdy of Minneapolis, Nels, Gilbert, and Evan, and Mrs. George Kolstad all of the town of Warsaw. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Rev. Hauge officiating, interment being made in Vangs cemetery.

Birth:
birth record is not clear: may be 25 Nov

John married Sigrid Nilsdatter VEFLEN on 22 Nov 1857 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Sigrid (daughter of Nils Gulliksen BERGE and Guri Trondsdatter VEFLEN) was born on 29 Dec 1833 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

I102 in Jim’s VS.

Birth:
Bøe 41/2

Died:
Kattevold 45/ Øvre

Family/Spouse: Berit Thomasdatter KVÅLE, HAUGEN. Berit (daughter of Thomas Thomassen HAUGEN and Ingrid Thomasdatter NETRØST) was born on 10 Feb 1833 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 8 Dec 1926 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Helge Helgesen LEINE. Helge (son of Helge Helgesen LEINE and Gjartrud Bøyesdatter WANGENSTEEN) was born on 4 Nov 1822 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 28 Sep 1911 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marith Endresdatter ELLESTAD. Marith (daughter of Endre Iversen BØE and Eli Knudsdatter) was born on 28 Dec 1829 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1881. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ivar Ivarsson SONDROL. Ivar (son of Ivar Torkjellsson SONDROL and Guri Ivarsdatter HEMSING) was born in 1821 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marit Tostensdatter HAMRE. Marit (daughter of Torstein Embriksen BELSHEIM and Ingebjørg Andrisdatter HAMRE) was born on 22 May 1840 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

dwfrench1

Family/Spouse: Ingeborg Engebretsdatter HØYME. Ingeborg (daughter of Engebret Engebretsen RIDSTE and Sigri Evensdatter HØYME) was born in 1825 in Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Kvåle 38/3 Uppigarden

Family/Spouse: Andris Tørrisen LEINE. Andris (son of Tørris Olsen LEINE and Anne Trondsdatter BREKKE) was born in 1810 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1889 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

dwfrench1

Birth:
Kvale

Died:
Ødegård

Marit married Anders Andersen STEILE in 1854 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Anders was born in 1819 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1880 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She is I41196 in Jim’s VS. No further information on her spouse or children.

Greg Fearon calls her Ingaborg Hoverstad.

Info from Connie Ferris, via Find A Grave:

Ingeborg was the third of five children born to Knud Evensen and his wife Kari Kristoffersdatter (from the Heen farm). Ingeborg was born on the Østrem farm (sometimes spelled Austreim) and it was usually this farm name that the family used when they arrived in the United States.

Ingeborg's entire family emigrated to America, arriving in New York on the ship Ørnen July 15, 1850. The family settled in Winneshiek county in Iowa where Knud was a farmer. It is unknown when or where Ingeborg married Anders Andersen Hoverstad, son of Anders Andersen and Berit Torgersdatter, but they lived in Goodhue County, Minnesota, for many years and all five of their children were born there. Anders died in 1874.

Anders and Ingeborg had the following children:
Berith (1858 - 1924)
Kari (1860 - 1911)
Anders (abt 1864 - 1887) m. Gertrude Soine
Torger (1868 - 1943) m. Mary Thomson
Marith (1871 - 1926) m. Knut B. Norswing

Birth:
Austreim 72/2

Family/Spouse: Andris Andrisson HØVERSTAD. Andris (son of Andris Andrisson HAMRE and Berit Torgeirsdatter ONSTAD) was born in 1829 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She is I41580 in Jim’s VS.

She and Gullik had 14 children, all born in the U.S.

Birth:
Austreim 72/2

Berit married Gullik Knutsen LIEN on 13 Apr 1850 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Gullik (son of Knut Thomassen TØRPE and Sigrid Olsdatter LIEN) was born on 18 Feb 1815 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 1 Apr 1903 in Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She is I41195 in Jim’s VS. Jim’s notes: Hun reiste til Amerika 21 år gammel, sammen med foreldrene.

Ella Muir calls her Marit Ostrem.

Birth:
Austreim 72/2

Family/Spouse: John SIEFFART. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Berthe Helgesdatter LEINE. Berthe (daughter of Helge Helgesen LEINE and Anne Thomasdatter BØE) was born on 10 Jul 1857 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 11 Jul 1942 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died as Clara Broin.

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 19 Jun 1898, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

Birth:
ELCA

Baptism:
Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, ELCA records

Karen married Aden C KNOPF on 28 Dec 1920 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Aden was born about 1880 in Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1976-MN-023278

Notes:

He died, with his brother Ingram, in a head-on auto crash on Highway 60, 3 miles east of Faribault, at 2:13 PM.

He was single, never married.

He was a meter reader in the petroleum industry. His residence at death was Huntington Beach, Orange County, California.

The informant for his death certificate was Carolyn Ryan of 208 Walnut Street, Farmington.

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1976-MN-023277

Notes:

Private, U.S. Army, World War II.

He died, with his brother Peter, in a head-on auto crash on Highway 60, 3 miles east of Faribault, at 2:13 PM.

The informant for his death certificate was Carolyn Ryan of 208 Walnut Street, Farmington.

He and Evelyn lived at 706 Forest in Kenyon.

He owned 9 shares of the Nerstrand Farmers Mercantile and Elevator Company as of January of 1959.

Birth:
death certificate says June 17th

Ingram married Evelyn Ruth EVENSON on 12 Jun 1943 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Evelyn (daughter of LEE) was born on 25 Oct 1915 in Minnesota; died on 24 Nov 1976 in Olmsted County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He owned 17 shares of the Nerstrand Farmers Mercantile and Elevator Company as of January of 1959.

Conrad married Ethel Lorine RADTKE on 29 Aug 1935 in Rice County, Minnesota. Ethel (daughter of Charles RADTKE and Karen Anna LINDBERG) was born on 27 May 1914 in Minnesota; died on 17 Mar 1999 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Meadow Ridge Cemetery, Walcott Twp, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Owen was manager of the Farmers Mercantile Elevator, Nerstrand, for many years.

He owned 1 share of the Nerstrand Farmers Mercantile and Elevator Company as of January of 1959.

Owen married Nora C RODEAR on 4 Jun 1932. Nora (daughter of Peter RODEAR and BUECHNER) was born on 26 Dec 1906; died on 25 Oct 1994 in Freeborn County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1911-08816

Notes:

In the 1930 census, he was a single, 19 year-old farm laborer boarding on a farm in Wheeling Twp, Rice County.

He owned 10 shares of the Nerstrand Farmers Mercantile and Elevator Company as of January of 1959.

Florance married Carol Josephine AASE on 31 Jan 1958 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Carol (daughter of SATHRUM) was born on 9 Nov 1925 in Minnesota; died on 12 Feb 1986 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Kenyon Cemetery, Kenyon, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
cremated; Section 34, Row 6E, Grave 5 (Cremorial)

Francis married Geneice Audrey BROIN in 1950 in Nashua, Chickasaw and Floyd Counties, Iowa. Geneice died on 3 Sep 2019. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1915-46497
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2013-MN-029646

Notes:

Gaasedelen, Newell Orville "Onie" age 98 of Eden Prairie, formerly of Edina, passed away September 23, 2013.

He was preceded in death by his father, Nils Ole Gaasedelen, his mother, Isabel Naeseth, and his brother Francis Wilbur Gaasedelen. He is survived by his son, Jon (Marilyn Listvan); daughter, Barbara; and son, James (Allison) and grandson, Erik.

Onie was born in Minneapolis, MN and attended the University of Minnesota graduating with a BBA. He also attended Harvard Business School where he received an MBA. He served in the US Navy during WW II and was stationed in the South Pacific aboard the USS Tryon. After WW II he was called back to serve during the Korean Conflict. He remained in the Naval Reserves completing twenty years of military service. He achieved the rank of Commander.

Onie was the administrator of the Minneapolis Teacher's Pension Fund which he ran until his retirement in 1985.

Onie's hobby was aviation. He and his brother, Fran, owned several planes together over the years and enjoyed using them for pleasure trips both short and long. He was also a proud member of Torske Klubben since 1962.

Onie and his family would like to thank the staff of Castle Ridge and especially the staff of The Colony in Eden Prairie for their kindness and support during his last few months.

Family/Spouse: J.A. LOBSTEIN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1920 census, he was a carpenter in Minot.

Birth:
Haugen 30/1 (Krøsseikra) Lensmannshaugen

Family/Spouse: Carrie Trondsdatter HAMRE. Carrie (daughter of Trond Endresen KATTEVOLD and Berte Helgesdatter LEINE) was born in 1880 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1969 in Ward County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Of 30/1.

From an article in the Minot Daily News, November 26, 2021:

ALEXANDER – The Haugen Ranch of Alexander was honored recently with the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association’s Rancher of the Year award.

The award was presented at a special awards banquet held during the organization’s annual convention in Fargo this past September. Seventy-five-year NDSA members and ranch proprietors Les and Shelly, along with their son Lane and daughter-in-law Kristan, run the cow-calf operation in McKenzie County.

In 1912, Lars and Christine (Dahl) Haugen homesteaded Haugen Ranch, 15 miles south of Alexander. They had made the voyage from Vang, Valdres, Norway, unwed at the time, and arrived at the port in Boston, Mass., one month apart from each other. In November 1912, Lars filed for land in Bowline Township in northwestern North Dakota and he began living on the land shortly after. Lars and Christine were married March 17, 1915. They began their married life on an empty prairie with empty hands, ready to work. In 1916, the land was officially patented as their own.

“One-hundred-and-five years later, Haugen Ranch lives on,” said Shelly, noting the family’s centennial celebration, which took place in 2016. “It has been fun and honorable to see Lars’ and Christine’s vision when they settled here mold into something they could only dream of. We keep building and we strive to be better each day.”

Lars and Christine had three children, all born on the homestead. Their sons, Orville and Luther, were farmers and ranchers living south of Alexander and their daughter Inga became a nurse and moved to town.

Luther Haugen married Florence and, in 1946, they purchased the family’s ranch and became North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) members. In 1949, Luther relocated the ranch to its present location, two miles north of the original homestead. The homestead’s outbuildings still function as usable facilities today.

Luther passed away at the age of 50 in 1972. Florence and their four children, Les, Judy, Laura and Kay, continued to live and work on the ranch after Luther’s death. Florence retired in 1980 and, in 1981, Les and Shelly began purchasing the ranch from Florence and Les’s sisters. Les and Shelly continued to expand the ranching and farming operations, growing and adding acreage with each generation. They made it a point with their three children, Callie, Lane and Tess, to instill the tight-knit, hardworking family values of the western heritage. Les and Shelly give a lot of credit to the success of the ranch to their children for their hard work and continued dedication to the operation.

Les and Shelly introduced Charolais cattle into the commercial herd. The cattle herd presently consists of black and black baldy cows and still uses Angus and Charolais genetics. They calve in April, wean in the fall and sell to repeat private buyers. In addition, they keep black replacement females when able.

The Haugen family also hosts a large branding each year. “We do it the traditional way — with a rope and drag,” said Les. “Our neighbors come from all around. They play a vital part in our operation on branding day, and every other day of the year.” The Haugens credit not only the family for good help, but the indispensable and strong neighbor relationship the community around them has. “We are family-oriented and neighbor-oriented,” said Kristan. “Everyone around here helps each other and makes the world go round. It’s truly special.”

Today, Les, Shelly, Lane and Kristan operate Haugen Ranch and hold the Haugen Ranch’s NDSA membership. They’ve been a member for many years because the NDSA has the best of North Dakota cattle producers in mind, Les said.

Before returning to the ranch full-time, Lane received a welding degree and worked in the oilfield, while staying active on the family’s operation. Now, that education serves as a means for making the ranch more self-sufficient. “From being able to do the repairs that are necessary to raising our own feed and making our own hay, we prefer to be self-sufficient in every way possible,” said Lane. “Everyone has a hand in the operation to do so, including our children, Henri and Ledger.” The family also said, with self-sufficiency, comes the ability to be sustainable and push the ranch’s goals to the next level. “We improve every day and strive to make things better,” said Lane.

“Being a rancher is a proud way to live,” said Les. “You make the best of your cattle, make a living and spend time with your family that is alongside you every day.” The next generation agreed as Kristan noted, “We are able to set our own goals and be self-motivated. We take pride every day in what we do.”

Les and Shelly look forward to seeing the next generation — their eight grandchildren, Hadley, Harley, Rio, River, Henri, Ledger, Tay and Rye — playing their own roles on the ranch and in life.

The Haugen Ranch is a North Dakota Centennial Heritage Ranch, receiving the honor in 2016. The Haugen family is a member of the NDSA, MonDak Stockgrowers Association, McKenzie County Grazing Association, North Dakota Farm Bureau, American Quarter Horse Association and MonDak Quarter Horse Association.

“The Haugen Ranch embodies North Dakota’s ranching spirit and work ethic,” said NDSA President Jeff Schafer, a New Rockford, N.D., cow-calf producer and feeder. “They are deserving of this prestigious award. Congratulations, Haugen Ranch.”

Lars married Kirsti DAHL on 17 Mar 1915 in North Dakota. Kirsti (daughter of Endre N ROGN and Ingebjørg Larsdatter HEEN) was born on 24 Jul 1895 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 19 Jul 1991 in Watford, McKenzie County, North Dakota; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Williston, Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Louise AANRUD. Louise was born on 16 Jul 1893 in Freeborn County, Minnesota; died on 30 Jan 1939 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1900 census, he, as Ben Knudtson, and his family were farming in Barton Twp, Worth County, Iowa.

From D M Scott’s contribution to Find A Grave:

#1
BEN KNUDTSON FROZEN TO DEATH

The Christmas festivities of our neighboring town of Carpenter were sadly broken into by the tragic death of one of her citizens, Mr. Ben Knudtson, who died about noon from the effects of having spent the night out - lying beside the railroad track in that awful cold.

Mr. Knudtson came back from Lyle on the 8:20 train Christmas Eve. He had not been up to Lyle to buy either hardware or dry goods, but had already celebrated too much for his own good. When he got off the train he started for his home, which was about a mile northwest of Carpenter; but instead of going around the road, he started cross lots intending to go north on the railroad till he crossed the bridge, then take a path through the woods for home. He only got across the bridge when he fell and rolled down the high embankment, striking on a lot of rocks which lay at the bottom. It is quite evident that he was considerably injured by the fall or he could have managed to have gotten up and out of there. But there he lay during all that bitter, cold night.

At about eleven o'clock Knudtson's son, Ed, about 17 years of age, in company with Ed Edwarson, a boy of about his own age crossed the bridge and heard someone calling to them to hold on but they thought it was a tramp trying to waylay them and they ran as fast as their legs could carry them, and went over to Gilbert Severson's close by and stayed all night. The next morning Severson and Edwards went back to the bridge and, alas, there lay Knudtson, not dead but pretty near it, though he was still conscious and in fact, remained so until just before he died.

They took him home and immediately called Dr. Culmsee. The doctor arrived there about eleven o'clock, but alas he was beyond the reach of medical aid. His injuries were too severe to be helped and he died within an hour. His hands, face and legs were frozen terribly, and he was suffering from internal injuries, evidently caused by falling down the embankment.

The funeral was held on Saturday, conducted at the Deer Creek N. L. Church by Reverend J. Olsen.

It was just eight years ago to a day, that his brother, Theo, came to an untimely death in the same woods, and not a mile from the same place.

[St. Ansgar Enterprise, Dec., 1902, St. Ansgar Iowa Museum Collection]


#2
Ben E Knudtson was born March 1852 in Iowa, son of Even Knudtson, born June 14, 1824

Norway…died August 3, 1902 Iowa (Buried First Lutheran Cemetery, Saint Ansgar (as per Mitchell Co., Grave Records: Ancestery)
and Gerhardine Boyesdatter Heile..according to a tree found on Ancestry: born February 3, 1828 in Norway…died January 27, 1911 Carpenter.

Ben E Knudtson was buried in Deer Creek Lutheran Cemetery according to a tree found.

According to the tree found, Ben Knudtson married Ingeborg Aslaksdtr. Ellingboe who was born March 5, 1865 Noway and died July 5, 1956 in Dickey Co., North Dakota. After Ben's death she married Hans Hanson in 1907.

The son Ed mentioned in Bens obit was Edwin Ben Knudtson 1888-1929 died Minnesota. (name on Minn. Death record has last name spelled Knutsen

His brother Theo mentioned in the obit was Theodore E Knudtson born December 1, 1863…died December 25, 1894…buried First Lutheran (burial from Mitchell Co., Grave Records, Ancestry)

#3
1900 US Census: Deer Creek, Worth, Iowa
Ben Knudtson 48 born March 1852 Iowa
Ingeborg 35 born March 1865 Norway
Edwin 12 born February 1888 Iowa 9died November 3, 1929 Minnesota)
Melvin 8 born March 1892 Iowa (died Montana December 1963)
Antone 6 born October 1894 Iowa (Antone Leonard..his Minn. Death record shows his mothers maiden name as Ellingboe)

Ben married Ingeborg Åslaksdatter ELLINGBÖ on 5 Feb 1887 in St. Ansgar, Mitchell County, Iowa. Ingeborg (daughter of Åslak Amundsson BÖE and Randi Olsdatter ELLINGBÖ) was born on 4 Mar 1865 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 5 Jul 1956 in Dickey County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jorgen A KOLSTAD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

I429 in Jim’s VS.

Birth:
Kattevold 45/ Øvre

Died:
Sælid 25/1

Family/Spouse: Ove Nilson BØFLATEN. Ove (son of Nils Kristoffersen BERGE and Berit Torsteinsdatter KVAM) was born in 1839 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1914 in Øystre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Even Evensen OSTREM. Even (son of Even Evensen OSTREM and Marit Olsdatter LIEN) was born on 13 Aug 1854 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 23 Sep 1918 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At the time of her death, she lived at 3921 Elliot Avenue in south Minneapolis. She had been a resident of Minneapolis for 33 years.

Surviving in this country are four daughters: Marie and Bertha, Minneapolis; Hulda, Walla Walla, Washington; and Mrs. J. A. Vaagen (Anna) of Silver Springs, Maryland. She was also survived by two sons: Theo of Minneapolis and the Rev. A. H. G. Gjevre of Rosholt, South Dakota. She was also survived by a sister, Mrs. Karen Boe of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Berit married Anders Haldorsen GJEVRE about 1890. Anders (son of Halldor Olsen LØKREIM and Marit Gundersdatter GIVRE) was born on 9 Jun 1852 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 29 Apr 1930 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 13 Mar 1853, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Baptism:
Vang church

Ingebjørg married Bøye Bøyesen KATTEVOLD in 1874. Bøye (son of Bøye Trondsen KATTEVOLD and Ingeborg Bjornsdatter HAUGEN) was born on 3 Nov 1849 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1936. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The bygdebok says that she died from encephalitis.

Family/Spouse: George A ESTREM. George (son of Christopher Andrisson ØSTREM and Inger Caroline Gulbrandsdatter LOMEN) was born about 1863 in Winneshiek County, Iowa; died on 29 May 1935 in California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vang A, p. 824.

Family/Spouse: Andris Olsson DALÅKER. Andris (son of Ola Andrisson LUND and Ingeleiv Kristoffersdatter NORDLAND) was born in 1865 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1948 in Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marit Jørgensdatter LOKREIM. Marit (daughter of Jørgen Eriksen Hagen JEVNE and Guri Nilsdatter LOKREIM) was born on 27 Jan 1882 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 4 Feb 1910 in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

dwfrench1 calls him Knud Helgesen Høyme.

Family/Spouse: Marit Tostensdatter NØRSVIN. Marit (daughter of Tosten Gulbrandsen NØRSVIN and Anne Helgesdatter ROGN) was born on 6 Jan 1858 in Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 22 Mar 1946 in Rock County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary Andrine Marie PAULSON in 1901. Mary was born on 22 May 1877 in Moody County, South Dakota; died on 9 Nov 1953 in Pipestone County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Shoemaker
• Baptism: 6 Jan 1850, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Drowned in Vangsmjøsen ten days after the birth of his daughter.

According to the church book, his parents were Anders Tørresen and Jørand Andersdatter Qvale.

He is not included in Jim’s VS.

Family/Spouse: Sigrid Endresdotter ELLINGBØE. Sigrid (daughter of Endre Anderssen ELLINGBØE and Marit Helgesdotter ELLINGBØE) was born on 5 Aug 1852 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 10 Oct 1951 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

dwfrench1

Birth:
Steileiet

Died:
Ødegård

Family/Spouse: Østen Zakariasen ØDEGÅRD. Østen (son of Zakarias Øysteinsen ØDEGÅRD and Ingelev Andersdatter TUNE) was born on 12 Jan 1849 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 12 Apr 1925 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He is I11681 in Jim’s VS. No information on parents.

Information on parents from Kimber Family Tree.

Family/Spouse: Gjertrud SOINE. Gjertrud (daughter of Lars Christopherson SOINE and Anna Tomasdatter ELLESTAD) was born in 1867 in Minnesota; died on 26 Aug 1921 in Ramsey County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From the Rice County Journal, Aug. 9, 1911:

After a long illness Miss Carrie Hoverstad died Sunday at the home of her mother in the town of Warsaw. She was born in this county, November 17, 1860. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Anders Hoverstad. Her father died some years ago and she is mourned especially by an aged mother, one brother and two sisters. The brother is Prof. T. A. Hoverstad, of the University of North Dakota. One sister, is Mrs. K. B. Norswing of Los Angeles, Cal., and the other, Miss Berit at home. Funeral services were held Tuesday and interment was made in Vang's church cemetery, Rev. A. Hauge officiating.

Notes:

The 1870 census shows her as born in Wisconsin and all of her younger siblings born in Iowa.

Family/Spouse: Hans Jorgenson LERMO. Hans was born on 21 Apr 1851 in Oppland, Norway; died on 18 Mar 1921 in Silverton, Marion County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Martha Jane Hicks’s entry for him on Find A Grave:

My great-great grandfather, Knute, was the second of fourteen children born to his parents, Gullik Knudsen Lien and Berit Knudsdatter Ostrem. His parents had immigrated to the USA from Norway two years before he was born. The family farm and homestead were located in Springfield Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa.

Knute used the surname, Lee, a shortened version of Lien. He married Synneva Olsdatter Borsheim (Susan) on September 21, 1875, in Springfield Township. They had eight children: four sons and four daughters. The first four were born in Iowa. In 1882, the family moved to the Village of Ada in Norman County, Minnesota, which is where the younger four children were born.

Knute was elected as the third sheriff of Norman County, Minnesota. He served in that role from 1884 to 1890.

In church records, Knute's first name is spelled "Knud" and his last name is "Lien," which is his original Norwegian surname. (His family acquired this name in Norway by virtue of residence on the Lien farm.)

The name of the Septon farm where he was born changed officially to "Lien" in 1830. The meaning of the name "Lien" is a grassy or wooded hillside. (The root word is "li.") The farm name has also been called "Lii," "Lié," or "Lia."

Gullik's sons, Knud (Knute) and Ole, used and passed down the surname as "Lee."

Family/Spouse: Synneva Olsdatter BORSHEIM. Synneva was born on 31 Jan 1857 in Winneshiek County, Iowa; died on 25 Oct 1905 in Norman County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Called Christina in the 1860 census.

Notes:

In the 1900 census, she had had five children, four still living.

The following is from her Find A Grave entry, as created by her great-granddaughter, Connie:

Bertha Lien was born on a small farm near Decorah, Iowa, the sixth child of 14 born to Gullik Knutsen Lien (1815-1903) and Berit Knusdatter Austreim (1826-1904). Her parents had emigrated in 1850 from Vang, Valdres, Norway. Bertha attended public schools in the area and the local parish school. She later attended the Breckenridge Normal School at Decorah for two years and then taught school for one year in the district schools of Springfield township.

While attending school at the parsonage in Decorah, Ole Joris Norby may have worked at the Lien farm. After his graduation and a call to Dakota Territory, Ole left for Yankton County and sent for Bertha. Bertha got on the train, bringing all of her belongings in trunks, mostly clothes and a few quilts, and left Iowa to meet him. Once she arrived, they rode forty miles on Indian ponies, riding in grass over their heads, to the minister's house in Websterville, Dakota Territory, to be married on 14 Sep 1879. The day following the wedding they traveled on in a "single-seated" buggy drawn by two small Indian ponies to the pioneer settlement where they would live in Turner County.

As the years passed, she became reconciled to frontier conditons, but Bertha never wholly accepted the view of those who professed to see beauty in the prairie. She gained experience and greater assurance in her role as pastor's wife. Parish work was not then a highly organized system so her functions were largely those of an ever-ready hostess, Sunday School teacher, leader of the Ladies' Aid Society, parish visitor, friend and confidant. In 1893, she and Ole left the frontier to move closer to good schools for their four children, leaving one infant son buried in the cemetery at Sims, North Dakota. They moved first to Chicago and then to Winchester, Wisconsin, before returning again to the west where O. J. served as minister in Havre, Montana, and Aberdeen, South Dakota. In 1923 he retired and they moved to Minneapolis to be near their son, Joseph and his family.

Bertha's health had been poor with heart trouble for several years but her strong will had sustained her. In the end, her strength failed and Bertha died on 1 Aug 1929 at 71 years old. Her obituary states, "Her natural inclination and devotion to service made her an ideal pastor's wife and all with whom she came in contact remember her as the embodiment of the precepts which her husband taught from the pulpit. She was an ideal wife, a loving mother, and a true servant of the Master."

Bertha married Ole Joris NORBY in 1879. Ole was born on 26 May 1855 in Klæbu, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway; died on 26 Apr 1930 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Seems to be called Ingebor, age 10, in the 1870 census.

Christopher married Anna Christine GULLICKSON on 21 Jun 1893 in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa. Anna (daughter of Gullik Gulliksen JEVNE and Kjersti Helgesdatter JEVNE) was born on 19 Dec 1868 in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa; died on 20 Aug 1910 in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marit married Carl Ambrosius Nilsen LIEN in 1878. Carl (son of Nils Gunnarsen LIEN and Marthe Amundsen HOLM) was born on 21 Jul 1857 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 29 Jan 1915 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Kjersti Larsdatter HEEN. Kjersti (daughter of Lars Tostensen HEEN and Kjersti Iversdatter HEMSING) was born on 16 Mar 1880 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 7 Jul 1958 in Wells County, North Dakota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Cemetery, Manfred, Wells County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was a mechanic for the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Kenyon.

Charles Conrad “Chuck” Gaasedelen, age 78, of Kenyon, MN, died Saturday, February 5, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Chuck was born on April 6, 1943, in Faribault, MN, the son of the late Conrad and Ethel (Radtke) Gaasedelen. He was raised in Kenyon, MN, and graduated from Kenyon High School in 1961. He joined the Army Reserve in 1964 and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1996. He was married to Marcella “Marcie” Helgeson on November 26, 1966, at First Lutheran Church in Kenyon, MN. He worked as an Army Civilian Technician in Faribault, MN, for 33 years, retiring in 2000. In his free time, he enjoyed snowmobiling and motorcycles but was especially proud of his family. He loved to go and see his granddaughter’s sporting, musical, and horse events and to hear about everything they all accomplished.

Chuck is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Marcie, daughters, Cheryl (Brian) Dahl and Stacy (Jason) Quam, and 6 granddaughters, Siri, Mara, Josi, and Mali Quam and Corynne and Julia Dahl, all of Kenyon, MN, as well as other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Conrad and Ethel Gaasedelen.

Charles married Marcella June HELGESON on 26 Nov 1966 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

St. Olaf, ‘55

He graduated from Faribault High School in 1951.

Lutheran pastor (ELCA) in Iowa. Ordained in 1959 or late 1958.

Owen Maurice Gaasedelen, Jr., was born July 25, 1933 to Owen and Nora Gaasedelen in Faribault, Minnesota. He was baptized by the Rev. Adolph Egge in Wangs Evangelical Lutheran Church near Dennison, Minnesota. Early Christian training was given to him by his parents and the church. When he was thirteen years old he was confirmed by the Rev. Chester Olson at Valley Grove Lutheran Church, Nerstrand, Minnesota.

He graduated from Faribault High School in 1951. During his years in high School he was very active in many extra-curricular activities. His senior year he was elected president of the student body.

In the fall of 1951 he entered St. Olaf College. He was somewhat undecided what his life’s work was to be at the time. But by the time he had reached his junior year he had definitely decided to enter the Seminary after graduation. He graduated from St. Olaf College in June 1955.

In the fall of 1955 he began his work at Luther Theological Seminary, St. Paul. He married Kay Ford of Faribault on May 19, 1956. They spent that summer at Remer, Minnesota, where he served as an assistant. During the summer of 1957 he participated in the Pastoral Clinical Training Course and then served his year of internship at Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church, Minneapolis. His experience in the Pastoral Clinical Training course and his internship further convinced him of the great need for the ministry of Jesus Christ.

In the fall of 1959 his first call was to Columbus, North Dakota. During this time he brought three parishes together under one building. His wife Kay called these years the Camelot years. In 1965 his next call was to Rushford, Minnesota. It was there that he helped build a new parish hall, remodeled the interior of the sanctuary and preserved the stained glass windows. It was during these years that he was trained in Bethel Bible Studies and he taught this series for his remaining ministry. In the fall of 1980 he moved back to Washburn, North Dakota whereupon he called for new windows to be designed. In 1993 he moved to Garner, Iowa and it was there he would finish out his career in 2005. In all these parishes he was first and foremost a preacher of the people.

Owen is survived by his wife Kay, a son Owen William and his children Owen James and Summer and their children – Estes, Eden and Lars, Tiina Milja, and Markus William; a daughter, Mary Kay Gaasedelen Higgins and her children Elise Florence and Kate Ann; a daughter Ann Gaasedelen and her daughter Jessica Renae; sister-in-law Virginia Gaasedelen Olson and a niece Kristi (Bruce) Ponto.

Owen married Kay Ann FORD on 19 May 1956 in Rice County, Minnesota. Kay was born on 26 Aug 1934 in Rice County, Minnesota; died on 17 Nov 2022 in Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He graduated from Faribault High School in 1952.

St. Olaf, ‘56.

Arlen married Virginia Elaine NARVERUD on 7 Oct 1956 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. Virginia was born on 15 Dec 1935 in Freeborn County, Minnesota; died on 8 Feb 2021 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Of Mesa, Arizona, at the time of her mother’s death.

She was the wife of Alan Kron Johnson at the time of her death.

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

Notes:

He purchased the family ranch in 1946 and relocated it in 1949 to its present location two miles north of the original homestead.

Luther married Florence CLOUGH in 1946. Florence was born on 18 Dec 1921 in Montana; died on 24 Jun 2001 in Williston, Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Fern Elizabeth WOOLEDGE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1929-MN-010725

Notes:

He registered for the draft in Dickey County, North Dakota, on June 5, 1917. He was an unmarried, unemployed farm laborer living in Silver Leaf, North Dakota. Although he was registered as Knutson, he seemed to have signed his name Knutsen.

According to his death certificate, his wife was Hannah Dunbar. He died of brain cancer at Colonial Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, but he normally lived in Fullerton, North Dakota. He was a grain elevator buyer for Baldwin Elevator Company of Appleton, Wisconsin.

Family/Spouse: Hannah Pearl DUNBAR. Hannah (daughter of Thomas Jay DUNBAR and Harriet (Hattie) TAYLOR) was born on 9 Nov 1892 in Foster, Faribault County, Minnesota; died on 15 Jan 1982 in Faribault County, Minnesota; was buried in Rosehill Cemetery, Wells, Faribault County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was a single farmer in Valley County, Montana, when he registered for the draft on June 5, 1917.

In the 1930 census, he was a “hired man” on a farm in Phillips County, Montana.

In the 1940 census, he was a lodger with William Gust in Whitewater Twp, Phillips County, Montana.

Birth:
the birth date in SSDI

Died:
this is questionable: the Montana Death Index claims that this Melvin Knutson was 94 years old

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1965-MN-023316

Notes:

Mother’s maiden name Ellingboe.

According to his draft registration on June 5, 1917, in Brownsville, Minnesota, he was born in Carpenter, Iowa, and was a bookkeeper for the Citizens State Bank of Borwnsville. He was still single and was described as short, of medium build, with light-blue eyes and light-brown hair.

In the 1920 census, he was still single and living in Barnesville, Clay County, Minnesota. He was a bookkeeper for what appears to be “investment house.”

In the 1930 census, he is still single and living in Hibbing as an insurance agent.

In the 1940 census, he and Lucy and Robert and Douglas lived in Sacred Heart, Minnesota. Five years earlier, the family lived in South Dakota. Anton was the manager of a grain elevator. Anton was a high school graduate. Lucy had had two years of college. He was the member of the household who met with the census enumerator. He incorrectly gave his place of birth as North Dakota.

He died of a heart attack. The informant for his death certificate was Douglas D. Knutson of Sacred Heart.

Anton married Lucy Irene MORRIS on 11 Jul 1931 in Douglas County, Minnesota. Lucy was born on 10 Apr 1900 in Douglas County, Minnesota; died on 24 Apr 1959 in Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Surname Sælid in Norway.

He registered for the draft on September 12, 1918, in McKenzie County, North Dakota. He was a farmer in Watford City. He had come to the U.S. in 1905.

In the 1930 census, he was a farmer in Tobacco Garden Twp, McKenzie County, North Dakota.

In the 1940 census, he was still a farmer in Tobacco Garden Twp. Children still at home were Dorothy and Orville. Alvin, Harold, and Annie were listed with the family but shown as absent.

He and Jennie returned from a trip to Norway aboard an American Overseas Airlines airplane that landed in New York on 26 Jul 1948. The plane had departed from Oslo. They lived in Watford City, North Dakota, at that time.

Birth:
Bø 25/ Uppigarden; his WWI draft registration said 20 Feb

Nils married Jennie LARSON on 19 Feb 1915 in McKenzie County, North Dakota. Jennie was born on 23 Feb 1898 in Iowa; died on 2 Mar 1987 in Traill County, North Dakota; was buried in Bruflat Cemetery, Portland, Traill County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Kjersti Larsdatter HEEN. Kjersti (daughter of Lars Tostensen HEEN and Kjersti Iversdatter HEMSING) was born on 16 Mar 1880 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 7 Jul 1958 in Wells County, North Dakota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Cemetery, Manfred, Wells County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 22 Mar 1891
• Confirmation: Nov 1905, Graettinger, Palo Alto County, Iowa

Notes:

Gjevre, Marie C., 84 yrs., of Moorhead, formerly of 3921 Elliot Av. S. Mpls. Former Mpls. school teacher & employee of Mpls. Credit Bureau. Survived by sister Miss Hulda Gjevre, & brother Rev. Anton A. H. Gjevre both of Moorhead, 4 nephews Philip Gjevre, St. Paul, Paul Gjevre of Biwabik, Mn. & Alden & Dr. John Gjevre both of Moorhead. Services Sat. 2 p.m. at Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead. Interment later at Lakewood Cemetery.

The Minneapolis Star
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Thursday, December 18, 1975

Birth:
Her confirmation record seems to say she was born in Door County, exact location indecipherable.

Confirmation:
Lost Island Lutheran

Notes:

GJEVRE—Theodore H. V., age 56, 3921 Elliot av S., on Sat. Survived by sisters, Marie and Bertha Gjevre of Mpls., Hulda Gjevre of Walla Walla, Wash. and Mrs. J. A. Vaagen of Silver Springs, Md.; brother. Rev. A. H. G. Gjevre of Rosholt, S. D. Services Tues. 1:30 p.m. at Barney Anderson & Son Funeral Home. Interment Lakewood cemetery.

Star Tribune
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Tuesday, June 13, 1950

Notes:

In the 1930 census, she was an unmarried nurse working at a hospital in Minneapolis and living with her parents and siblings.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Lutheran pastor

Notes:

Services for BERTHA A. GJEVRE, 53, 3921 Elliot Av who died Wednesday, will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Barney Anderson mortuary, with burial in Lakewood cemetery.

She was born at Emmetshurg, Iowa, and had lived in Minneapolis 43 years. She had been a clerk for the Veterans administration and was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran church.

Survivors are a brother, the Rev. A. Gottfried Gjevre, Granite Falls, Minn., and two sisters, Marie, Minneapolis, and Hulda, Walla Walla, Wash.

The Minneapolis Star
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Thursday, June 23, 1960

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 22 Oct 1876, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Family/Spouse: Marit Torsteinsdatter GRYTE. Marit was born on 26 Nov 1877 in Sør-Aurdal i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1923. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mattie FOSTER. Mattie was born in Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He had an oil distribution company.

Family/Spouse: Alice BUTLER. Alice was born on 4 May 1896 in Montana; died on 25 May 1997 in Butte County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Gardkjerring på Skøre.

Guri married Bøye Olsson ELLINGBØ SKØRE in 1923 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Bøye (son of Ole Tollefson ELLINGBÖ and Ingeborg Bøyesdatter KATTEVØL SKEIE) was born on 30 Jun 1892 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 22 Jul 1976 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; was buried in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Anne Andersdatter ØYO. Anne (daughter of Anders Olsson ØYO and Kjersti Andrisdatter SØRE-BØ) was born in 1892 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1980. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her obit said that she was survived by Shirley and Jim Lowen of Lodgepole, Mary Ann and Mike Pawliuk of Two Hills, James and Gladys Nelson of Singapore, and 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Family/Spouse: Arvid Natanael NILSSON. Arvid was born on 30 Jun 1905 in Värmlands län, Sweden; died on 22 Aug 1976 in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Bernard MIQUELON. Bernard was born in Oct 1903 in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada; died on 23 Dec 1952 in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Richard JOHNSON. Richard was born in Jan 1896 in Rock County, Minnesota; died in 1949. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

St. Olaf College, ’36.

Norman Hoyme, 64, Osseo, died Tuesday, January 30, at his home. He was born in Jasper, Minnesota, and graduated from St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota in 1936. He taught school in Osseo until 1940, in Minnesota the next 18 years, and in Augusta the past 21 years. He married Lucy May Nelson August 18, 1940 at Osseo. Survivors include his wife; four sons, John, Ladysmith, Steven, Menomonee, Michigan, Fred, DeForrest, Rick, St. Paul, Minnesota; a sister, Mrs. Martin Bergerson, Arlington, S. DAK; six brothers, Joe, Adolph, Paul, Tom, all of Jasper, Minnesota, Curt, Des Moines, IA, Wallace, Valley Center, KA; and several grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 2, at Osseo Lutheran Church, with burial in the Osseo Cemetery

Norman married Lucy May NELSON on 18 Aug 1940 in Osseo, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. Lucy was born on 20 May 1917 in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin; died on 8 Feb 2010 in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin; was buried in Osseo Cemetery, Osseo, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 10 Dec 1871, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

She used the surname Ellingboe in the birth records for her children. She was referred to as Marit Olsdatter Ellingbö in her marriage record.

The 1900 census incorrectly gives her birthdate as 1872.

In the 1910 census she had had 8 children, 6 still living.

A different Marit Boe died in Hennepin County in 1919.

Marit married Ole Engebrigtsen BØ on 4 Apr 1893 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Ole (son of Engebret Olsen EKRENE and Marit Eriksdatter BØE) was born on 4 Oct 1870 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

dwfrench1

Ingeborg married her first cousin.

Birth:
Bøe nedre

Family/Spouse: Angelo Zakarias Ingemann TVEITMOE. Angelo (son of Olaf Andersen TVEITMOE and Ingeborg Zakariasdatter ØDEGÅRD) was born on 25 May 1891 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota; died on 12 Oct 1955 in Alameda County, California; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Olaf E EGER. Olaf was born in 1876; died in 1964; was buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sophie Alice KROGH. Sophie was born on 1 Sep 1881 in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa; died on 26 Jun 1969 in Marin County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Connie Ferris’s entry for him on Find A Grave:

In 1912, following a relationship with Marie Ness, a son was born, Wallace Jerome. After the death of Marie in 1917, Wallace was adopted by Judge Bakke and his wife, who was an aunt of Marie.

On 5 Oct 1916, Raymond married Nettie Ingrid Anderson and they had two sons:
Robert Allen
Richard Milton

Family/Spouse: Emma Marie (Mary) NESS. Emma was born on 6 Jan 1895 in Norman County, Minnesota; died on 20 Apr 1917 in Norman County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

St. Olaf, 1904.

Family/Spouse: Minnie JOHNSON. Minnie was born on 27 Sep 1882 in Mower County, Minnesota; died on 30 Jul 1966 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Grace BORNESS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was her parents’ oldest child.

Amanda married Elias RACHIE on 24 Apr 1907 in Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota. Elias was born on 4 Nov 1875 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota; died on 22 Feb 1950 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: Bethany Lutheran Church, Tioga, Williams County, North Dakota

Notes:

Christine M. Anderson, 96, Harvey, ND died Sunday, April 18, 2010 at the St. Aloisius Nursing Home in Harvey. Services will be at the First Lutheran Church, Harvey on Friday at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Sunnyside Cemetery, Harvey. There will be no reviewal but friends may sign the register book at Hertz Funeral Home, Harvey on Thursday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Christine Marie (Ostrem) Anderson was born to Norwegian immigrants Even and Kjersti (Heen) Ostrem on April 21, 1913 on the family farm south of Tioga, ND. Christy was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church of rural Tioga. She attended District 4 Williams County country school and graduated from 8th grade on June 30, 1927. During the summers at the age of 8 years old, Christy was babysitting and doing housework for relatives and neighbors in the Tioga area. In 1929, the Ostrem family moved to a farm north of Manfred, ND. Christy stayed and worked in the Tioga and Ruso area. In 1930, she joined her family in Manfred. She had many stories of the days she helped in the cook car during harvest. She also enjoyed the church functions, gathering of friends and dancing at the Sons of Norway Hall.

It was at one of those dances she met Gordon Anderson. She said he looked like a movie star! Christy and Gordy were married in Minot, ND in 1935. They lived in Manfred where two children were born, Darlene and Rodney. In 1943, the family moved to Harvey where Gordy worked for the Soo Line Railroad as a brakeman and conductor. Two more children were born, Robert and Sandra. In 1966, Gordy suffered a stroke and was confined to a wheelchair. Christy was his caregiver until his death on May 31, 1992.

Christy was a loving and patient wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She taught by example. Most of her friends called her an "Angel". She was always there to help in a time of need. She enjoyed to the fullest the times spent with family and the many games of Shanghai.

Christy was a member of the Vang Lutheran Church of Manfred and First Lutheran Church of Harvey. Christy was faithful to her Lord in quiet and simple ways. Christy entered the St. Aloisius Nursing Home in Harvey in September 2009.

Christy will be deeply missed by her family, Darlene (Bill) Quenette of Moorhead, MN, Rod Anderson of Goodyear, AZ, Sandra (Bill) Krebs of Oshkosh, WI; brother, Arnt (Phyllis) Ostrem of Gresham, OR; sister-in-law, Lila Anderson, Lincoln, CA; many special nieces and nephews; grandchildren, David (Avis) Quenette, Suzanne (Sam) Wagner, Dr. Stephen (Nikki) Quenette, Mark Quenette, Jeffrey (Kandyce) Fraser, Andrew Fraser; five great-grandchildren several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

Christy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Robert; son-in-law, Jonathan Fraser; sisters, Bertha Satterlee, Evey Fisher, Ingrid Reinholt; brothers, Ivan, Lars, Hank, Ted, and Ivar; nephews, Don Ostrem and Darrell Fisher; and many dear relatives and friends.

Christine married Gordon ANDERSON in 1935 in Minot, Ward County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2004-MN-001860
• Baptism: 31 Jul 1924, North Dakota

Notes:

Baptized as Arlene Pearl. Her grandmother Ingeborg was her sponsor.

Later called Arlene Margaret. Changed her name in Social Security to Arlene M Johnson in October of 1952.

Birth:
Devils Lake

Family/Spouse: Donald George JOHNSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
last residence Wyoming

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Lutheran pastor

Alvin married Borghild L XAVIER on 15 Aug 1943 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Borghild was born on 24 Sep 1918 in Nebraska; died on 4 Sep 2012 in Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died after being buried alive by a ditch in which he was working. He was a plumber.

He was survived by his wife, two sons, his mother, two sisters, and three brothers.

Notes:

Annie Amb, 88, of Portland, ND, died Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Luther Memorial Home, Mayville, ND.

Annie was born October 27, 1925 to Nels and Jennie (Larson) Selid in rural McKenzie County, ND. She graduated from Watford City High School and then received her Registered Nurse degree from St. Luke’s School of Nursing in Fargo, ND. Annie married Alvin Amb in Pasadena, CA in 1947. They returned to Portland to farm and raise a family. Annie was nursing supervisor at Tri-County Nursing Home in Hatton, ND for several years.

Annie is survived by 4 children, Marchelle (Mark) Zweber of Viera, FL, Coleene (Barry) Fernando of Phoenix, AZ, Bradley (Ellen) Amb of Portland, ND, and Stephanie Olson of Grand Forks, ND; grandchildren, Kjersten and Andrew Linkletter, Jennifer Fetla, Jerry Homstad, and Joseph, Patrick, and Michelle McCauley; and one brother, Orville Selid of Park Rapids, MN.

She was preceded in death by her husband, 4 brothers and 1 sister.

In lieu of flowers, please plant a tree in memory of Annie.

Annie married Alvin AMB on 28 Mar 1947 in North Dakota. Alvin (son of Martin Oliver AMB and Marie Belinde HAUGEN) was born on 21 Jul 1919 in Traill County, North Dakota; died on 20 Jul 2010 in North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dorothy Elvrum, age 86, of Washburn, ND, died May 9th, 2013 at the Benedictine Living Center of Garrison.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 A.M. Saturday, June 1st at First Lutheran Church in Washburn with Rev. Erik Johnson officiating. Inurnment will be in the St. Anthony Cemetery near Donnybrook, ND.

Dorothy (Selid) Elvrum was born on Apr 13, 1927, in Watford City, ND, a daughter of Nels and Jennie Selid. She was raised and educated in Watford City and graduated from high school in 1945. Following high school, Dorothy worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

On April 13, 1947, Dorothy was married to Cyril Hennenfent. They had 2 children, Debbie and Wade, and made their home in Riverdale, ND. In 1973, Dorothy married Russ Elvrum and they lived in Washburn. She retired working as a secretary at the North Dakota State Capital in Bismarck.

Dorothy had a great love for her family. She was always kind and compassionate with a positive outlook on life. She enjoyed taking care of and racing thoroughbred horses and visiting with family and friends. She was a member of the Washburn American Legion Auxiliary and the First Lutheran Church of Washburn.

She is survived by her brother, Orville Selid; her sister, Annie Selid; her son-in-law, Mike Miller; and her 2 grandsons, Corey and Shawn Miller.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband (Russ Elvrum); her daughter (Debbie); her son (Wade Hennenfent); and four brothers (Ove, Alvin, Norman, and Harold Selid).

Dorothy married Cyril E HENNENFENT on 13 Apr 1946 in Clay County, Minnesota. Cyril was born on 30 Jul 1922 in Wilkin County, Minnesota; died on 25 Jul 2003 in Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota; was buried in North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, Morton County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Russell ELVRUM. Russell was born on 30 Nov 1919 in North Dakota; died on 26 Jul 2008 in North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: Bethany Lutheran Church, Tioga, Williams County, North Dakota

Notes:

Christine M. Anderson, 96, Harvey, ND died Sunday, April 18, 2010 at the St. Aloisius Nursing Home in Harvey. Services will be at the First Lutheran Church, Harvey on Friday at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Sunnyside Cemetery, Harvey. There will be no reviewal but friends may sign the register book at Hertz Funeral Home, Harvey on Thursday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Christine Marie (Ostrem) Anderson was born to Norwegian immigrants Even and Kjersti (Heen) Ostrem on April 21, 1913 on the family farm south of Tioga, ND. Christy was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church of rural Tioga. She attended District 4 Williams County country school and graduated from 8th grade on June 30, 1927. During the summers at the age of 8 years old, Christy was babysitting and doing housework for relatives and neighbors in the Tioga area. In 1929, the Ostrem family moved to a farm north of Manfred, ND. Christy stayed and worked in the Tioga and Ruso area. In 1930, she joined her family in Manfred. She had many stories of the days she helped in the cook car during harvest. She also enjoyed the church functions, gathering of friends and dancing at the Sons of Norway Hall.

It was at one of those dances she met Gordon Anderson. She said he looked like a movie star! Christy and Gordy were married in Minot, ND in 1935. They lived in Manfred where two children were born, Darlene and Rodney. In 1943, the family moved to Harvey where Gordy worked for the Soo Line Railroad as a brakeman and conductor. Two more children were born, Robert and Sandra. In 1966, Gordy suffered a stroke and was confined to a wheelchair. Christy was his caregiver until his death on May 31, 1992.

Christy was a loving and patient wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She taught by example. Most of her friends called her an "Angel". She was always there to help in a time of need. She enjoyed to the fullest the times spent with family and the many games of Shanghai.

Christy was a member of the Vang Lutheran Church of Manfred and First Lutheran Church of Harvey. Christy was faithful to her Lord in quiet and simple ways. Christy entered the St. Aloisius Nursing Home in Harvey in September 2009.

Christy will be deeply missed by her family, Darlene (Bill) Quenette of Moorhead, MN, Rod Anderson of Goodyear, AZ, Sandra (Bill) Krebs of Oshkosh, WI; brother, Arnt (Phyllis) Ostrem of Gresham, OR; sister-in-law, Lila Anderson, Lincoln, CA; many special nieces and nephews; grandchildren, David (Avis) Quenette, Suzanne (Sam) Wagner, Dr. Stephen (Nikki) Quenette, Mark Quenette, Jeffrey (Kandyce) Fraser, Andrew Fraser; five great-grandchildren several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

Christy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Robert; son-in-law, Jonathan Fraser; sisters, Bertha Satterlee, Evey Fisher, Ingrid Reinholt; brothers, Ivan, Lars, Hank, Ted, and Ivar; nephews, Don Ostrem and Darrell Fisher; and many dear relatives and friends.

Christine married Gordon ANDERSON in 1935 in Minot, Ward County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 27 May 1917, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Mads married T. STORBRÅTEN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Called Oster in the 1950 census. He was a locomotive fireman working on a railroad. He and his wife and two children lived in Plumas County, California.

Family/Spouse: Mary Etta VAUGHN. Mary was born on 26 Jun 1915 in Iowa; died on 10 Dec 2009 in California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William George Estrem, 92 years old, of Scotts Valley, passed away on May 31st, 2022, after contending with Alzheimers dementia for 10 years. He was survived by Shirley Estrem, his loving wife of 59 and a half years.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Estrem of Weiser, ID; brother-in-law, Stanley Conrad of Scotts Valley; niece, Brenda Stack of Ogden UT; nephew, Edward Conrad of Scotts Valley; and granddaughter Téa Hegg of Boll, Switzerland. He is fondly remembered by his son, Conrad and Heidi Estrem of Boise ID; daughter, Kimberly Ann and Aschi Hegg of Boll, Switzerland; grandchildren, Zoé Hegg, Siena Estrem, Rémy Estrem, Kaioa and Tiana Hegg; sister in law, Carol Conrad; and nieces, Debra Clausen, Aleta Leen and Pamela Conrad, and many other friends and family.

William was born on August 29, 1929, in Sacramento, CA, to Ernest and Alice Estrem. He attended Auburn High School, and following graduation in 1947, he owned a bread delivery service providing bread for business in the Tahoe-Donner area. He also continued his studies by attending Placer College. His studies were interrupted by the Korean War. He volunteered to serve in the Air Force. By volunteering, he could choose his placement and serve at Ramstein Air Force base in Landstuhl, Germany. He worked in a pharmacy on the base. He enjoyed exploring central Europe during his leave time in Germany. He was honorably discharged after four years of service and returned to Placer College, now known as Sierra College. From Sierra College, he transferred to Stanford University and completed his degree in Political Science.

William met his wife-to-be, Shirley, while working during the summers inspecting pears in Lake County. In 1962, on November 11th, the two were married at Stanford University and settled in Scotts Valley. For forty years, William and Shirley worked hard to raise the best crop of pears. He spent many years serving on various pear boards to put his Stanford degree to good use. In serving on these boards, he traveled domestically and internationally to learn more about the pear industry. He was the Director of the California Tree Fruit Agreement for many years. He also represented Lake County growers on the Canning Pear Assn. He also served with the North Coast Fruit Agreement. He was the founder and President of the Scotts Valley Water Conversation District. The ranch served as a receiving station for Hunts/Wesson canned foods, where local farmers brought pears to be inspected and sent out to the cannery. At 73, William retired from pear farming and traveled to Switzerland, Michigan, and later Idaho to visit family and enjoy his grandchildren.

William was known for his gentle kindness, quiet calm presence, infinite patience, twinkling eyes and a sweet smile.

William married S.E. CONRAD [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Corporal, USMC, World War II.

Robert Elwin Estrem was born on September, 6th 1925 to Alice Virginia Butler-Estrem and Ernest Melvin Estrem in Sacramento, Ca. He died on October, 24th 2011 at the age of 86 in Richland, Washington.

Robert graduated from Placer High School in 1943 and later joined the Marine Corps. After WWII, Robert graduated from the School of Pharmacy at USC. He began working as a Highway Patrol Officer and later as an undercover narcotics agent for the State. Robert went on to work as a pharmacist in Paradise and several of the surrounding communities. Robert was a licensed pharmacist for 50 years.

In 1994 Robert met Rosa Pardo and the two were inseparable until the day of his death. Up until 2005 they lived in Paradise, and then moved to Weiser, Idaho. In 2010, they moved again to Richland, Washington.

Robert enjoyed fishing, hunting, and considered himself a "purveyor of antiquities".

Robert was loved by his family and will be dearly missed. He is survived by the love of his life, Rosa Pardo, his brother William Estrem and wife Shirley of Lakeport, Ca.; his daughter Karen Estrem-Turgeon, husband Rick Turgeon and Grandchild Brenden Turgeon of Fresno, Ca.; his son, Erik Estrem and wife Micki of White Salmon Washington; his son Lars Estrem of Chico, his Nephew Conrad Estrem and family of Boise Id. and his niece Kimberly and Family in Switzerland.

Robert married L.M. STAAT [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.B. married A.M.A. SKARRA [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: Bernetta Mae BLOCK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Opthalmologist

Notes:

St. Olaf, 1967.

Lived in Marinette at the time of his mother’s death in 2010.

Steven H. Hoyme, 77, formerly of Menominee, MI, and Augusta, WI passed away with his children by his side late Monday night, Nov. 14, 2022, at Azura Memory Care in Eau Claire.

Steven Howard Hoyme, son of Norman and Lucy (Nelson) Hoyme was born Jan. 21, 1945, in Jasper, Minnesota. He moved with his family to Augusta, WI, in 1958 and graduated from Augusta High School in 1963. He received his B.S. Degree from St. Olaf College, and his Medical Degree from the University of Wisconsin Medical School. He served his internship at George Washington University and his Ophthalmology Residency at the University of Pittsburgh. Following his education he served in the U.S. Army from July of 1975 to July of 1977 as Chief of Ophthalmology at McDonald Army Hospital, Fort Eustis, VA.

While in medical school he was united in marriage to Annetta Hoff on Aug. 9, 1969, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Augusta. After his honorable discharge he moved his family to Memominee, MI, where for over 35 years he was in private practice in Marinette, WI, and affiliated with Bay Area Medical Center. Because he loved helping others, he found his practice to be extremely rewarding, especially when he was able to improve the eyesight of children.

Over the years Steve was involved in various ophthalmology organizations and was an active board member of Farmers and Merchants Bank and Trust and the Bay Area Medical Center, both in Marinette. He made trips across the world to volunteer his craft and help those in third world countries have sight.

Steve was a loving and caring Papa to his 6 grandchildren, in both Wisconsin and Texas. He took any opportunity to help them flourish. He was gracious, caring, and kind in all ways to everyone he encountered.

Steve had a devoted relationship with Jesus as His Lord and Savior. Every Sunday you could hear him singing hymns with his family, regardless of ailments. In every situation, he turned his eyes to the Lord and prayed.

Steve was a true outdoorsman who loved the water. He enjoyed fishing in Wisconsin and Canada and hunting of all types throughout the Midwest. He was an avid golfer at Riverside Country Club. He looked forward to watching the Packers and was always loyal to his alma mater and never missed an opportunity to cheer on his Wisconsin Badgers.

Steve loved socializing with friends and family on the lake on the pontoon boat, dancing and eating at the Harvest Moon or Mike's Buckhorn, and Fish Fries at the Ries Household. He loved to be out and about running errands, going to his grandchildren's events, and strolling on long walks.

Steve moved back to his hometown of Augusta in 2015 and enjoyed numerous fun times on Lake Eau Claire with family. Due to failing health he entered Azura Memory Care in April of this year.

Steve will be deeply missed by his daughter, Kim and John LaLonde of Augusta; son, Eric and AnnMarie Hoyme of Brookfield; 6 grandchildren, Maddie, Sophie, Eric and Ethan LaLonde, Kristina and Julia Hoyme; 3 brothers, Jon and Ruth Hoyme of Slayton, MN, Fred and Bonnie Hoyme of Monticello, Rick and Diane Hoyme of Paynesville, MN; uncle and aunt, Jerry and Mary Nelson of Clitherall, MN.

Steve was preceded in death by his father Norman on Jan. 30, 1979 and mother Lucy May on Feb. 8, 2010.

Steven married A.R. HOFF [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Seems to be called Endre in the 1910 census.

Notes:

Not listed in the 1910 census.

Notes:

Not listed in the 1910 census.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 17 Aug 1924, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California

Notes:

Baptism:
Trinity Lutheran

Family/Spouse: Greta Linnea ANDERSON. Greta was born on 22 Mar 1927 in Richmond, Contra Costa County, California; died on 20 Oct 2018 in California; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 10 Oct 1920, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California

Notes:

Baptism:
Trinity Lutheran

Died:
her obit says December 24

Family/Spouse: James Warren CARROLL. James was born in 1938; died on 1 Mar 1989 in Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Lawyer

Family/Spouse: Wanda L FORD. Wanda was born in 1918; died in 2019; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Colonel in the US Army. Served in World War II and Korea. JAGC.

Notes:

Walter R. Jorgenson, Lt. Col. USA Ret.

Passed away Saturday, April 30th, 2005 at the Nazareth House in San Rafael. He was 90.

Walter was born March 24, 1915, in Decorah, Iowa, the son of Jorgen Gerhard and Sophie Krogh Jorgenson. Together with his parents he moved to Portland, Oregon, where he lived until joining the Army in 1942. He served more than 20 years in the Army prior to starting his Civil Service career. He retired in 1980.

He married Malinda Raso in 1942 who preceded him in death in 1984.

In 1996, he married Jeannette Stagg.

Survivors include his wife Jeannette, his son, Walt Jorgenson of Manchester, CA, his daughter, Patricia Boutwell of Ponca City, OK, three grandchildren, Domenic Jorgenson of Santa Rosa, CA, Nicole Jorgenson of Petaluma, CA and Jessica Boutwell of Ponca City, OK, and one great- granddaughter, Haley Malinda Jorgenson of Santa Rosa.
Casket bearers will be Domenic and Walter Jorgenson Jr.

Walter married Malinda Maria RASO on 13 Jun 1942 in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. Malinda was born in 1915 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon; died on 16 Oct 1984 in Marin County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1920 census, as Wallace Bakke, son, he is living with Oscar Bakke and his wife Geurine, in Ada. The couple had a child, Lloyd, in 1905, who had died in 1911.

Wallace was living with the Bakkes in the 1930 census but not in the 1940 census. In that census, he is living next door to Oscar and Gurine with his wife Ruth and their son Jerome in Ada.

In the 1950 census, Wallace and his family lived in Los Angeles. He is a field representative for a bank.

Wallace married Ruth RUGLAND on 16 Jun 1937 in North Dakota. Ruth was born on 15 Jun 1909 in Iowa; died on 25 Jul 2004 in Orange County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2008-MN-004084
• Baptism: 9 Mar 1916, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Notes:

St. Olaf, 1938.

Died:
Regions Hospital

Alice married Ellis Gordon BEHRENTS in 1941. Ellis (son of Olav BEHRENTS and Ida JOHNSON) was born on 12 Jan 1914 in China; died on 31 Aug 1997 in Knox County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Attorney and counsel for many organizations in the Twin Cities.

Family/Spouse: Helen Evelyn DUNCANSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1959 city directory for Redwood City, California, he and Josephine lived at 672 Glennan Drive. He was an accountant for Standard Oil of California.

His obit: Rachie, William Carl
Born Feb. 11, 1914 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; passed away on Mar. 17, 2003 in Seattle, Washington. He was a systems analyst for Chevron and designed their C.O.S. accounting system that was used for over 20 years. He retired after 28 years of service. While in Bellingham, WA he wrote his autobiography. Bill married Josephine Elizabeth Wald on Dec. 4, 1948, she preceded him in death in 1994. Mr. Rachie is survived by his daughters, Amanda Muir, Julie W. Rachie, and Cynthia Barrientos and her husband Rich; grandson Lee Barrientos; siblings, Dorothy Werness, Cyrus Rachie and Helen Groth.

William married Josephine Elizabeth WALD on 4 Dec 1948 in Los Angeles County, California. Josephine (daughter of Dr Rudolph Henry WALD and Cora “Irene” SOMERSALL) was born on 30 Apr 1916 in Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota; died on 3 Dec 1994 in Mendocino County, California; was buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mark was born in Minot, N.D., to the Rev. Alvin and Borghild Selid. He graduated from West Valley High School in Spokane (1965) and from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma (1969). After a brief time serving in the U.S. Army, Mark earned his CPA license (1981) and his master's degree in taxation (1986). In addition to being a CPA, Mark was a professor at George Fox University, where he taught both graduate and undergraduate programs. First and foremost, Mark was a family man. In April 2011 Mark welcomed his first grandchild, Owen Mark. Mark was also an avid golfer, tennis player, skier, bicyclist and OSU Beaver fan. Mark was preceded in death by his first wife, Marcy in 1991; and father, Alvin in 2002. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; daughter, Stephanie and her husband, Andy; son, Christopher; mother, Borghild; and various siblings, nieces and nephews.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2007-MN-031069

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Served in the Marines in the Viet Nam conflict.

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Deborah "Debbie" Miller, 60, Donnybrook, ND, died unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, April 22, 2012 of natural causes.

Deborah Ann Hennenfent was born on June 22, 1951, in Minot, ND, a daughter of Cyril and Dorothy (Selid) Hennenfent. She was raised and educated in Riverdale, ND graduating from Riverdale High School in 1969. Debbie furthered her education by attending college at the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, ND for Nursing and Minot State University for secretarial studies.

On June 16, 1984, Debbie was united in marriage to Mike Miller in Donnybrook, ND.

She was secretary at the Fortuna radar base until it closed then transferred to Minot Air Force Base Fire Department, where she worked until their first son Corey was born in 1986, when she decided to be a homemaker. Their second son Shawn was born in 1987. Her boys always came first and were her pride and joy! After living in Minot, they moved to rural Donnybrook to a farm. Debbie loved living in the country and raising her boys on the family farm.

After her boys started school, Debbie worked at home as a medical transcriptionist. She also spent several summers working for the Department of Transportation which she thoroughly enjoyed. At the time of her death, she was a Scentsy consultant. Debbie loved to visit, so working for Scentsy was a perfect match for her. It gave her the opportunity to socialize and meet new friends and being a Scentsy consultant was not a job, just fun.

Debbie had a bubbly personality with a unique giggle to match. Her smile always brightened the room. She had a love for life, her family and her friends. She enjoyed conversations, camping, crosswords puzzles, shooting pool, boxing and a good mystery. She was a loyal friend and loved spending time visiting on the phone. She was also a member of the Washburn American Legion Auxiliary.

Debbie was blessed with her granddaughter Haley, born on June 20, 2008. This brought a new adventure to her life she loved dearly.

She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Elvrum; her husband Mike Miller; her sons, Corey ( Keshia Egeberg) Miller and Shawn Miller; and her granddaughter Haley.

Debbie was preceded in death by her father, Cyril Hennenfent; her brother Wade Hennefent; and her step dad; Russ Elvrum.

Deborah married M. MILLER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rick A. Johnson, 64, of rural Balaton died Monday, June 30, 2014, at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, S.D.

He was born June 21, 1950, in Sioux Falls, S.D., to Rodney and Berneta (Block) Johnson. He was baptized at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hills and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Russell. He graduated from the Russell High School in 1968.

On Oct. 25, 1975, Rick was united in marriage to Marilyn Skolberg. To this union, two children were born, namely, Ryan and Sara.

As a licensed plumber and pipefitter, Rick owned his own plumbing and heating business. He was also engaged in farming and worked for Bisbee Plumbing and Heating for a number of years. At the time of his death, Rick was employed by the city of Marshall as a building inspector. Owning and operating Red Line Custom, a gunsmithing business, he worked with his passion, which surrounded shooting sports.

Rick was very talented and creative, kind and caring. His love for family, nature, sharing time with friends, being involved in shooting sports, enjoying watching car races and his bond with his Heeler dogs will always be remembered. Every day was a good day by Rick's standards.

Rick was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and the United States Practical Shooting Association. As a certified firearms training instructor, he mentored youth to safely enjoy shooting sports.

Those who will dearly miss him are his wife, Marilyn of Balaton; son, Ryan (and Katie) of South Sioux City, Neb.; daughter, Sara (and special friend Matthew VanBuskirk) of Balaton; mother, Berneta of Ethel, Wash.; four grandchildren, Courtney, Jena, Tegan and Zoi Johnson; brother, Joel (and Sue) of Ethel, Wash.; sisters, Peggy (and Dennis) Schenck of Prior Lake and Kathy (and Daryl) Neels of Russell; brother-in-law, Raymond Skolberg of Brownton and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rodney and brother-in-law, Ted Skolberg.

Rick married M.M. SKOLBERG [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Writer, biographer, business woman, and poet.

Died:
as Janice Rachie

Family/Spouse: Stephen Robert MACKINNON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]