Jon Håvardsen STEINDE

Notes:

He is I300 in Jim’s VS. Jim’s notes: Han var skulemeister og slapp derfor soldattjeneste. Han var først på Tøso.

Birth:
Steinde 19/1

Jon married Marit Larsdatter TASA in 1799. Marit was born in 1783 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1853. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Tøso 19/2-3

Died:
Tøso 19/2-3

Family/Spouse: Knut Thomassen LO. Knut (son of Thomas Knutsen NYSTUEN and Marit Olsdatter) was born on 25 Jan 1797 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 16 Dec 1892 in Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 9 Mar 1825, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Birth:
Tøso 19/2-3

Baptism:
Øye

Marit married Anfind Andersen AUSTREIMIowa. Anfind (son of Andris Torkjellsen GÅSEDELEN and Gunhild Arnfinnsdatter BERGE) was born on 30 Dec 1809 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1901 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Old Hauge Cemetery, Kenyon, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 19 Aug 1826, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Baptism:
Øÿe kirke

Family/Spouse: Gulbrand Håvardsson HERMUNDSTAD. Gulbrand (son of Håvard Nilsen HERMUNDSTAD and Kari Gudbrandsdatter UVDAL) was born on 26 Jul 1828 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Came to Decorah, Iowa, in 1851.

Survived her son Knut, who died in 1896.

Birth:
Tøso 19/2-3

Family/Spouse: Helge Gudbrandsen BAKKEN. Helge (son of Gudbrand Helgesen NORDSVEEN and Gunhild Andrisdatter AUSTREIM) was born on 20 Apr 1834 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1905; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1880 census, he is “Tohmson Tohmson”, 47, living in Holden Twp. Goodhue County, with his 32 year-old wife Anna.

Birth:
Tøso 19/2-3

Thomas married Ambjørg Ivarsdatter OLDRE in 1860. Ambjørg (daughter of Ivar Helgesson LEINE OLDRE and Ingebjørg Øysteinsdotter BØ) was born on 30 Jul 1840 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 4 Jan 1903 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Or Tassa.

In the 1880 state census he is John Thompson, living in Holden, Goodhue County. The household consists of John, 47, Ingaborg, 30-something, Julia Matilda, 19, Knudt, 15, Emma S., 11, Siscel, 9, Maran, 7, Mary, 5, Gilbert, 3, and Knudt, 83, father.

In the 1885 state census, he is John Thompson, living in Holden. The household consists of John, 50, Emma, 44, Julia, 22, Knute, 20, Anna, 16, Sissel, 14, Maria, 12, Mary L., 10, Gilbert, 8, Carrie J., 4, Thomas, 1, and Knute, 88, father.

In the 1895 state census he is John K. Tassa, living with his family in Holden, Goodhue County. The household is John K., 60, Ingebor, 55, daughter Gunild, 32, Knut, 30, daughter Secili, 24, Mary, 22, Marit, 20, Gilbert, 18, daughter Josse, 14, and Albert, 9. All the children were born in Minnesota.

He is listed in “The Valdris Book”, a history of the Valdris Samband published in 1920 (available on Google Books), as John K Tasa of Dennison but his entry specifically says he was not a member of the Samband. His entry says that he came to the U.S. in 1851.

Birth:
Tøso 19/2-3

Family/Spouse: Ingeborg Gulbrandsdatter BAKKEN. Ingeborg (daughter of Gudbrand Helgesen NORDSVEEN and Gunhild Andrisdatter AUSTREIM) was born on 1 Nov 1840 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 21 Mar 1923 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Tøso 19/2-3

Notes:

Called Cornelia in the 1860 census. The census-taker was just making up names.

In the 1900 census, as Gunild Thompson, she had had 8 children, 6 still living.

In the 1910 census, she had had 8 children only 4 still living, 3 of which were living with her.

Gunhild married Tørris Tomasson LEINE on 16 Mar 1876 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Tørris (son of Thomas Thomasen LO and Anne Tørrisdatter SØRE-DØTTEN) was born on 23 May 1846 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1921; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1914-MN-004559

Notes:

In the 1900 census, she had had 6 children, all 6 still living. Remarkably, called “Estra” in the 1900 census.

Died:
Carrie A. Turtness

Kari married Nels TURTNESS about 1884. Nels was born in Nov 1858 in Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1920-MN-005075

Notes:

He was a farmer in Holden Twp in Goodhue County. At the time of his death, he had been retired from farming for seven years.

In the 1910 census, he was a farmer in Warsaw Twp.

In the 1920 census, he was a widower living with his son Carl and family in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County.

He died from tuberculosis. His son Carl was the informant for his death certificate.

Birth:
Find A Grave says 22 Mar

Died:
Find A Grave says 15 Jan 1890!!

Andrew married Marit (Mary) Larsdatter SOINE on 8 May 1884 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Marit (daughter of Lars Christopherson SOINE and Anna Tomasdatter ELLESTAD) was born in Nov 1863 in Minnesota; died on 17 Dec 1912 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He farmed in Holden Twp in the 1920 census,

Knute married Berit (Bella) SOINE on 2 Jun 1896 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Berit (daughter of Lars Christopherson SOINE and Anna Tomasdatter ELLESTAD) was born on 13 Mar 1868 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 26 Mar 1948 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 17 Jun 1849, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Went by Gilbert Nilsen Haugen in the U.S. That’s what he’s called in the Jasmann Family Tree.

Obit information from Find A Grave and Dennis C. Olson:

Gilbert Haugen, the son of Gilbert G. Haugen (from death certificate) and Anna Thasa Haugen, was born in Norway, May 21, 1849 (from death certificate) and came at a very young age with his parents to America. He married Ingeborg Isabel Estrem at Decorah, Iowa, on December 30, 1878. The names appearing on the church records for that marriage were Gilbert Nelson and Isabel Anderson.

Shortly after their marriage they moved to Boone County, Nebraska, where seven of their nine children were born. One baby died and was buried on the prairie and also a son Gustav Martinus died. During the time they lived in Nebraska they used the name Nilsen or Nelson.

It is not known exactly when the family moved to Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, area but they were living there at least from 1893 to the middle of 1895. Their youngest son Knute was born while they made their home there.

After his death Ingeborg stayed on the farm and made her home with her son Talmer.

Sometime during the late 1890's the family moved to Minnesota and in 1898 settled in Webster township of Rice County, Minnesota. It was apparently during this time that they began to use the Haugen name.

Gilbert died November 19, 1915 in Webster township, Rice County, Minnesota from heart problems.

He leaves to mourn his death six children, namely, Talmar Haugen at home, Gust Haugen on a neighboring farm, Knute Haugen, Northfield, Mrs. Paul Overby, Binford, N.D., Mrs. Albert Thorpe, Minneapolis. Two brothers-in-law, Christ Estrem, Petersburg, Neb., Andrew Estrem, Decorah, Iowa, and several grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were; an infant buried on the farm in Nebraska; Gustav Martinus born December 16, 1879, died March 5, 1893 buried at Closter, Nebraska; and Albert born November 9, 1885, died July 28, 1908 buried at Binford, North Dakota.

Birth:
The day of birth is ambiguous in the Norwegian church records. It may be May 22. His death certificate says May 21.

Family/Spouse: Ingeborg Isabel ESTREM. Ingeborg (daughter of Thorhild Andersen ESTREM and Sigrid Helgesdatter IGDUN) was born on 18 Aug 1852 in Iowa; died on 2 Feb 1928 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Trondhjem Cemetery, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Clergyman

Notes:

Rev. Knut E. Bakken died at his home east of the village here on Saturday evening, Oct 23, after an illness of five months. He became ill this spring while pastor of a charge at Verndale, Minn., and was forced to resign on account of poor health, and returned to his farm in the township of Warsaw. his illness was heart trouble and he gradually grew weaker until at last succumbed on Oct 23.

Knute E. Bakken was born in Warsaw Township, Goodhue county, on July 24,1861. He attended St., Olaf College from 1880 to 1882. During the winter of 1882 he attended Decorah Institute, Decorah, Iowa. In 1883 he entered Archibald’s Business College at Minneapolis and graduated from that institution the 29th of May, 1884. in 1885 and 1886 he was engaged as a school teacher. From 1887 to 1889 he was clerk in the Minnesota legislature and during the summer of 1890 he was appointed United States Census Enumerator at St. Paul. In the fall of 1890 he entered the United Church Seminary and graduated June 3, 1893. He accepted a call from Springfield congregation in Winneshiek county, Iowa and was ordained as a minister on the 15th of June 1893, at Minneapolis. He served as pastor in this charge from 1893 to 1911.

On the 15th of November, 1894, he was joined in marriage to Miss Signe Augusta Jacobson of Winneshiek county, Iowa. Besides his wife he leaves nine children, four sons and five daughters, to mourn his death. He also leaves his aged mother, who lives at the old homestead and two brothers, Rev. G.H. Bakken of Wautomah, Wis., and Thomas Bakken of Warwas township, and also two sisters, Mrs. Ole J. Hamre of Erskine, Minn, and Miss Carrie Bakken who lives at the old homestead.

The funeral was held on Thursday oct 28, with a short service at the home and reguar service at Vangs church. Rev. H.O. Fjelstad of Holden congregation preached the funeral sermom. Rev. S. O. Simundson of Kenyon also made a short speech. Prof I.F. Grose of St. Olaf college read a resolution of thanks from the congregation in Winneshiek county, Iowa, where Rev. K.E. Vakken had been pastor for 18 years. During the service John T. Eltun of Northfield rendered a vocal solo. The paulbearers were Rev. A, Hauge, Rev. S.O. Simundsomn, Prof. I.F. Grose, David Jacobson, John Eltun and Sever Stende. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Vangs churh was filled with friends and relatives who were present to attend the funeral services of a man who was loved and respected by a large circle of friends. The remains were laid at rest in Vangs cemetery.

Those who came from a distance to attend the funeral were the following: Otto Jacobson of Hettinger, ND; David Jacobson, Mrs. L. W. Boe, Mrs. C.J. Hovey, Mrs and Mrs. A.G. Gross of Minneapolis, Miss Clara Jacobson, Mrs. Hans Jorgenson, Mrs. Gullik Gullikson of Decorah, Iowa; Miss Anna Jevne of Red Wring, and Prof I.F. Grose of St. Olaf College.

Knute married Signe Augusta JACOBSEN in 1894. Signe was born on 4 Jul 1870; died on 1 May 1961 in Olmsted County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Confirmation: 1878, Holden Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

Information on Gunhild’s ancestors per the esteemed dwfrench1’s French Family Tree.

In the 1910 census, she had had 11 children, 9 still living, and 8 of whom were still at home.

Gunhild married Ole Alfred Johnson HAMRE on 30 Sep 1887 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Ole (son of John Helgeson HAMRE and Ingeleiv Andersdatter JØVNE) was born on 3 Oct 1861 in Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Anna SVIEN. Anna (daughter of Johan Henrich SVIEN and Marit Sjugurdsdatter TURTNES) was born on 13 Dec 1868 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 1 Jul 1943 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Tilda JORSTAD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Perhaps he is the John Tasa, single, age 24, living in Emmitt Twp, Renville County, in the 1900 census. John is a grocery merchant. He was born in Minnesota and his parents were born in Norway.

Also called John A in some sources.

John married Christine SOINE on 5 Dec 1900 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Christine (daughter of Lars Christopherson SOINE and Anna Tomasdatter ELLESTAD) was born in Nov 1875 in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 17 Jun 1914 in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried on 19 Jun 1914 in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Seems to be called Johannes in the 1880 census.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 7 Sep 1884, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Amanda married James Blaine HEDGES on 8 Sep 1909 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. James was born on 19 Mar 1888 in Poweshiek County, Iowa; died on 12 Feb 1958 in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At the time that he registered for the draft in 1942, he lived in Flaxville in Daniels County, Montana. He gave as his person who would always know his address as Mrs. Amanda Hedges of Fargo, North Dakota, his sister.

His death certificate shows that he died at Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana. He was a widower and the informant for his death certificate was Ida Mae Tasa of Froid, Montana, presumably either his wife or his daughter. He died from heart failure.

Birth:
2 Feb on his death certificate

Notes:

From the Rice County Journal, May 4, 1910:

Knut Tasa, aged fifty-five years died at his home in Holden on Thursday, April 21, of consumption. He was born October 13, 1864. He was a single man. Mr. Tasa leaves his parents, two brothers and three sisters to mourn his loss. The funeral was held at Vangs church on Monday, April 25, Rev. A. Hauge, officiating.

Notes:

Called Emma S. in the 1880 census.

The 14 November 1896 edition of the Northfield News, as indexed in the Minnesota Newspaper Headline Index, notes for “Mrs. Thomas Ellingboe” that “sister of Mrs. Erick Svien death announced.”

Her sister Marit Lovise Ellingboe (#6803) seems to have died on the same day as Anne Sophie Svien.

Her death and burial date are confusing in the church record. Her funeral seems to have been on the same date as her sister Marit (#6803), b. 10-24-74, d. 11-8-1896. However, the burial date for both is clearly October 11th. The person who entered the burial dates seems to have gotten mixed up because all of the dates are (otherwise) consecutive and the funeral before the two sisters is October 31st.

Buried:
She and her sister Marit share the same gravestone.

Family/Spouse: Erik SVIEN. Erik (son of Johannes J (John) SVIEN and Beret Eiriksdatter KASA) was born in Dec 1869 in Minnesota; died on 14 Jul 1947 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried on 19 Jul 1947 in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 6 Dec 1874, Minnesota

Notes:

Her death and burial date are confusing in the church record. Her funeral seems to have been on the same date as her sister Anne Sophie Svien (#13388), b. 9-23-1868, d. 11-8-1896, wife of Erik Svien. Marit’s death date is also shown as November 8th. However, the burial date for both is clearly October 11th. The person who entered the burial dates seems to have gotten mixed up because all of the dates are (otherwise) consecutive and the funeral before the two sisters is October 31st.

Her last name from her daughter’s death record.

Baptism:
date from her burial record

Buried:
She and her sister Anne share the same gravestone.

Marit married Trond Iversson (Tom) ELLINGBOE on 20 Jun 1895 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Trond (son of Ivar Trondsson ELLINGBØE and Ambjørg Eiriksdotter KASA) was born on 2 Jan 1873 in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 15 Oct 1945 in Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried on 11 Sep 1958 in Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From the Faribault Daily News, Sept. 7, 1967:

Gilbert Tasa, 90, of Dennison passed away at Northfield City Hospital Tuesday, Sept. 5. He had been a resident of the Dilley Convalescent unit for some time. Mr. Tasa was an 1896 graduate of Luther College and farmed most of his life. He was never married. Funeral services will be held from the Vang Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, with the Rev. John Fahning officiating. Interment will be at the Vang Cemetery. Survivors include on brother, Albert, and several nieces and nephews.

Notes:

From the Faribault Daily News, Sept. 23, 1971:

Funeral services for Albert Antoni Tasa, 85, of Dennison, were held Sept. 17 at the Vang Lutheran Church with the Rev. Jeno Weisz officiating. Interment took place at the Vang Cemetery. Christine Gunhus, accompanied by Mrs. Cyrus Midge, sang "Children Of The Heavenly Father." Pallbearers were Eric Odegaard, Lester Odegaard, Obert Musgjerd, George Langemo, Myron Heggedahl, and Robert Adamson. Albert Tasa was born on Feb. 6, 1886, to John and Ingeborg Bakken Tasa on their homestead in Holden Township. He was baptized on March 14, 1886, by the late Rev. J. N. Kildahl, and confirmed on Nov. 11, 1900, by the late Rev. A. Hauge. He was a life-long member of the Vang congregation, and lived on the homestead for most of his life. His parents, eight sisters, and three brothers preceded him in death. He is survived by 14 nieces and nephews as well as many other relatives. He passed away on Sept. 13 at the Dilly Convalescent Home in Northfield, where he had been a resident since 1964.

Notes:

Unmarried and living with his parents in the 1910 and 1920 censuses.

Julia married Knudt ANDERSON on 17 Mar 1907 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Knudt was born on 11 Dec 1867 in Minnesota; died on 7 Jul 1949 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Unmarried and living with her parents in the1910 and 1920 censuses.

Notes:

He served in the U.S. Army as a Private in World War I.

Unmarried and living with his parents in the 1910 and 1920 censuses.

Nels married Ruby TAPAGER on 21 Aug 1916 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 15 Feb 1885, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

According to his wife’s obit, he and she came to Montana in 1915.

In the 1920 census, he was a farmer in McCone County, Montana.

Birth:
Vang church baptism record says January 1

Anfin married Beathe Marie ODNESS on 15 Sep 1914 in Kenyon, Goodhue County, Minnesota. Beathe (daughter of Carl Andreas (Charles S) ODNESS and Sophia (Suzie) BENSON) was born on 11 Dec 1896 in North Dakota; died on 25 Jan 1983 in Valley County, Montana; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Glasgow, Valley County, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Or Lorents.

In the 1930 census, he and his family live in Minneapolis. He was a common laborer.

In the 1940 census, he was a receiving clerk for a wholesale export and import brokerage. He had a sixth-grade education, his wife an eighth-grade education. Their son Richard, the only child still living with them, was a 3rd-grader.

Carl married Marie Oline HAUGEN on 4 Jul 1911 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Marie (daughter of Nels Thomasson HAUGEN and Karen Regina BREKKE) was born about 1892 in Minnesota; died in 1967. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Not living at home in the 1910 census. May have died after the 1900 census.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 2 Nov 1890, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

Baptism:
Vang in Dennison

Mary married Jay Alphonse ELVERUD on 4 Jul 1911 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Jay was born about 1890 in Ohio; died in 1956. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
1893 in his Montana death record

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

Anna married Ray Clyde ELVERUD on 7 Feb 1919 in Terry, Prairie County, Montana. Ray was born on 8 Jul 1898 in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 27 Jun 1897, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

Birth:
Incredibly, her gravestone says 1896!

Baptism:
Vang in Dennison

Family/Spouse: Austin Carroll LOCKREM, Sr. Austin (son of Kristoffer Larsen LOKREIMSHAUGEN and Berit Andrisdatter HØVERSTAD) was born on 13 Jul 1878 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 30 Apr 1950 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1940 census, he was a janitor at a country church and a farmer in Holden Twp, Goodhue County.

Leonard C. Estrem, 88, of Kenyon died Sunday, May 28, at his home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Vang Lutheran Church with the Rev. Curtis Schneider officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hanson Funeral Home, Kenyon, and Thursday at the church one hour prior to services. He is survived by three sons, Kenneth of Wanamingo, Lowell of Kenyon and Donald of Dennison; two daughters, Mrs.Paul (Betty) Knivsland of North St. Paul and Mrs. Gayle (Ann Marie) Erickson of Rochester; 23 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Maurice (Valvorg) Husbyn of Goodhue.

Birth:
Warsaw Twp

Died:
Kenyon

Leonard married Ida Kristina LINDSTROM on 26 Nov 1925 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Ida was born on 22 Sep 1901 in Värmlands län, Sweden; died on 10 Oct 1943 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Some sources erroneously say that he died in 1937

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1910-08545

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

Notes:

Or Maurice.

No one seems to know what happened to him. He is not listed in the birth index. He may not be an actual biological son of Knut and Berit. He is the only one of the siblings not to be buried at Vang.

Several trees on Ancestry erroneously show him as the son of his brother Leonard.

He is living at home in Holden Twp with his mother and siblings in the 1930 census. He is no longer living with his mother in the 1940 census.

Notes:

Obit information from Find A Grave and Dennis C. Olson:

Mrs. Paul (Sophia) Overby, 82 , died Sunday. The funeral will be at 3 Tuesday in the Binford High School Gymnasium.

Sophia Haugen was born January 19, 1890, at Petersburg, Nebraska. She was married on January 25, 1908, at Northfield, Minnesota, and the couple farmed west of here.

She leaves her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Leon (Inga) Willett, Waverly, Iowa, Mrs. Paul (Emma) Baker, Edmunds, N.D., Mrs. Walter (Clara) Vigesaa, Mesa, Arizona; four sons, Andrew, Finland, Minnesota; Byron, Carrington, N.D., Roy, 318 20th Street North, Fargo; Cleon Moe, Bay City, Michigan; 13 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Sophia married Paul OVERBY in 1908 in Rice County, Minnesota. Paul was born on 13 Mar 1886 in North Dakota; died on 28 Dec 1972 in North Dakota; was buried in Binford Cemetery, Binford, Griggs County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Abraham Bakken, 76, route 1, Dennison, passed away on friday, Dec. 15, 1972, at Northfield hospital after a brief illness. He was admitted to the hospital on Thursday, Dec. 14. The funeral service was held at Vang Lutheran church at Dennison on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 2:00 P. M. , the Rev. Jeno Weisz officiating. Mrs. Cyrus Midje was the organist and Mrs. Delbert Ryberg was the vocal soloist. Interment was in Vang cemetery. Pallbearers were Edward Haugen, Herman Haugen, Joel Stenhaug, Alva King, Joseph Flom and Arlie Johnson. Mr. Bakken was born on December 20, 1896, at Decorah, Iowa, the son the Rev. Knute and Signe (Jacobson) Bakken. He moved with his family to Minnesota in 1911. On January 3, 1920, he married the former Thea Holien and he farmed in the Dennison area most of his life. Surviving are his widow, Thea; one daughter, Mrs. Olaf Huseth (Grace) of rural Dennison; three grandchldren; two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and three brothers.

Family/Spouse: Thea HOLIEN. Thea (daughter of Hans Asbjørnsen HOLIEN and Synnøve (Synneva) Endresdatter HOLIEN) was born in 1892; died on 23 Dec 1986 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lila married Nels Leonard LOCKREM on 12 Oct 1932. Nels (son of Lars Christophersen LOCKREM and Gertrude Nilsdatter DALBOTTEN) was born on 12 Oct 1896 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 7 Apr 1967 in Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Albert R SIMONSON about 1926. Albert was born on 17 Nov 1890; died on 9 Jun 1961; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Esther married John FARTHING in 1936. John was born in 1909 in North Carolina; died on 27 Jul 1957 in Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1994-MN-026386

Notes:

Her South Dakota birth certificate file number is 795970.

Mother’s name Soine according to death index.

Mary Christine's father James was the son of Helmer Sybilrud and  Almira (Myra) Leonora Tasa. Myra was the daughter of John Tasa and  Christine Soine. John apparently died, perhaps in South Dakota where Myra was born, and Christine later married Erick Kasa in Minnesota. Unfortunately, Christine died in 1914 of tuberculosis. Apparently at  this point Myra went to live with the Kildahls who were either about to move from Northfield or had already moved to St. Paul. (Mrs.  Kildahl was Bertha Soine, sister of Christine.) The 1920 census shows  Myra (as "niece") living with the Kildahls in St. Paul. Myra may have  been adopted by Johan and Bertha Kildahl and/or she may have taken Kildahl as her surname.



According to her death certificate, her father was John Tasa and her mother was Christine Soine. Myra had had 2 years of college and had been a schoolteacher. She died of dehydration and kidney failure complicated by dementia. The informant for her death certificate was Jane Sybilrud of Box 68, Elysian, Minnesota.

Birth:
Born in Webster, SD, according to death certificate

Died:
Lake Shore Inn Nursing Home in Waseca

Almira married Helmer SYBILRUD on 7 Nov 1925 in Steele County, Minnesota. Helmer was born about 1893 in Minnesota; died on 21 Aug 1952 in Olmsted County, Minnesota; was buried in LeSueur River Cemetery, New Richland, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 24 May 1896, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 20 Nov 1910, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

May be the “Emeline”, age 4, living with Ambjor the elder at the time of the 1900 census.

Buried:
50 WG 4 155 3

Amanda married Louis HEGGEDAHL on 4 Oct 1916 in Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. Louis (son of Osten HEGGEDAHL and Mari ODDEN) was born on 13 May 1895; died on 5 Oct 1989 in Dodge County, Minnesota; was buried in Valley Grove Cemetery, Wheeling Twp, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
last residence in Nerstrand in Rice County

Clara married Elmer B BERNTSON on 28 Sep 1933 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Elmer was born on 11 Sep 1906; died on 12 Aug 1989 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Nerstrand Cemetery, Nerstrand, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 21 Oct 1918
• Confirmation: 15 May 1932, Montana

Myrtle married Harold KRAMLICK about 1959. Harold died on 20 Nov 1987. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 20 Jul 1919, Montana
• Confirmation: 4 Jun 1933, Montana

Notes:

Confirmation:
First Lutheran, Circle, Montana

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 30 May 1926, Montana

Notes:

Worked for Montana-Dakota Utilities for 36 years.

Baptism:
First Lutheran in Circle

Harland married Marian NAKKEN in 1950 in Glasgow, Valley County, Montana. Marian was born in 1928; died in 2008. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On Oct. 11, 2021, Beverly Ann Wetzel, 91, died peacefully at Saint Patrick's Hospital in Missoula , MT with her loved ones by her side.

She was born on August 28,1930 in Circle, MT to Anfin Estrem and Beatha (Odness) Estrem. They later moved to Park Grove, MT and Bev loved her childhood there even though (as she put it) they were poor as church mice. It was a memorable time of her life, growing up with her siblings, full of mischief, laughter and life.

She was the youngest of seven children, Warren who died at birth, Myrtle, Florence,Harland, Richard and Howard (who died at the age of three). Her family moved to Glasgow when she was in Junior High and that is where she called home for the remainder of her life. She loved everything about Glasgow.

Bev graduated from Glasgow High School in 1948 and was the first in her family to accomplish that achievement. On August 16, 1948, Bev married Dale E. Farrington and together they had three beautiful children, Florann, Colleen and Dean, respectively. Her greatest joy in life was raising her children and being a homemaker. Bev and Dale later divorced.

In Jan. of 1975, Bev married Donald Gallagher and they enjoyed many years together until his passing in 1999. Through this marriage she had the privilege of being in Don's children's lives and the two families cherished the time they were able to all spend together. At Christmas time, Grandma Bev and Grandpa Don would host Christmas dinner and their home would be full of their children, grandchildren and eventually great grandchildren, creating some of the best memories they will all carry with them through their lives.

Bev was an excellent cook and could create a feast of a turkey big enough to feed us all along with many fabulous side dishes, plus all of her children and grandchildren's favorite sweets. After the passing of her husband Don, she was blessed by another love in life, Roy Wetzel. They married on August 20, 2004, bringing another family together with hers. They enjoyed spending the summers at The Pines in Fort Peck and visiting their children and their families.

Bev was an active member of the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow for many years. She loved playing bridge and visiting with her friends. She thought about them often, right up to her last day. Bev was good at most things she did. Along with being an excellent cook and baker, she loved to craft with beads, sewing and crochet. She painted ceramics that still adorn many loved ones homes. She made those she loved many things that were beautiful and will be cherished for years to come.

Our mom, Grandma, Grandma Great and Great Great Grandma will be missed more than she could have ever imagined. She was a hero to many of us and her forgiving, loving and understanding nature will be something we will never take for granted. She was generous and kind, loved beyond words and provided us an example of how people should be. Her sense of humor will live on in all of us and because of that our family get togethers will be full of laughter.

Bev was preceded in death by her parents and all of her siblings, her husband Don, Husband Roy, step-son Gary "Butch" Gallagher, Grandson Jace Campbell and Dustin Bietz (spouse of granddaughter Samantha).

Survivors include daughters Florann, Glasgow, MT, Colleen (Ronnie), Florence, MT and son Dean (Maria) in Alamogordo, NM. Grandchildren Deniel (Ryan) Laurel, MT, Ashley (Patrick), Lana (Nik) both of Missoula, MT, Samantha (Nick) in Glasgow, MT, Dominic in Alamogordo, NM and Anthony (Caitlin) in Newport News, VA. Great Grandchildren Christian (Jessica), Keagan, Kaspen, Braden, Ethan, Hanna, Aubree, Vivienne, Tayven, Oakleigh, Avalee, Kai, Emmalyn, Axton, and Hayden Dean. Bev was also a Great-Great Grandma to Adaline and Ezri. She was very proud of this accomplishment. Bev is also survived by her step-children and their families, and four nieces.

Beverly married Dale FARRINGTON on 16 Aug 1948 in Glasgow, Valley County, Montana, and was divorced on 23 Dec 1974 in Glasgow, Valley County, Montana. Dale was born on 25 May 1926 in Montana; died on 18 Oct 2021 in Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beverly married Donald F GALLAGHER on 9 Jan 1975 in Valley County, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 6 Oct 1912, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

In the 1940 census, she and Vernon and Barbara and Maureen lived in north Minneapolis. He was a price clerk for a wholesale drug house.

MaryAnn married Vernon F COPLEY on 17 Jun 1935 in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, and was divorced in May 1945 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Vernon was born on 4 Nov 1911 in Ramsey County, Minnesota; died on 2 Mar 2008 in Pima County, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

MaryAnn married William Randall BONAR on 6 Feb 1954 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. William was born on 31 Oct 1931; died on 16 Nov 2010 in Crow Wing County, Minnesota; was buried in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was Amanda Crane at the time of her sister Mary Ann’s death in 1997.

Amanda married Arthur Sylvester CRANE on 22 Jun 1935 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Arthur was born in 1908 in Iowa; died on 22 Sep 1967 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1994-MN-002306
• Baptism: 29 Aug 1915, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 3 Nov 1929, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

Went by Lawrence.

Mentioned in his sister Mary Ann’s obit as dying before her.

In the 1952 Minneapolis city directory, he and Mary Jane lived in southeast Minneapolis. He was a machine operator for the Salisbury Company.

Family/Spouse: Mary Jane MARTIN. Mary was born on 14 Nov 1917 in Wisconsin; died on 18 Oct 1992 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ethel LINDBERG. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married Andrew B MAGLAYA on 21 Oct 1938 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2017-MN-034360

Notes:

He probably is the Richard Estrem, age 31, who married Jean Taylor in Codington County, South Dakota, in October of 1961.

Died:
Ecumen North Branch

Richard married Lorraine Rose NEUMANN on 4 Sep 1954 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He and his wife operated Inland Chevrolet for many years, taking over the former Circle Chevrolet Garage from his father in 1945. He was also mayor of Circle for 10 years.

Edward married Laura Blanche HARMON on 6 Dec 1936 in Circle, McCone County, Montana. Laura was born on 20 Sep 1915; died on 27 Nov 1995 in Circle, McCone County, Montana; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Circle, McCone County, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Their wedding announcement says that she ran a beauty shop in Circle for five years.

Gladys married Eugene Joseph SCHILLINGER on 6 Mar 1943 in Circle, McCone County, Montana. Eugene was born on 30 Jan 1919 in Austin, Mower County, Minnesota; died on 3 Sep 1992 in Circle, McCone County, Montana; was buried in Vida Cemetery, McCone County, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The presence of God's loving hand led Katie Mae Bergland, age 84, to rest on Tuesday, June 22, 2004. Katie died at the Glendive Medical Center after struggling with several medical conditions being treated by a loving staff at the McCone County Nursing Home in Circle.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, June 28, 2004 at the First Lutheran Church in Circle with Pastor David Aaseng officiating. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery in Circle. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home of Glendive is entrusted with arrangements.

Katie Mae was born on August 1, 1919 in Circle, Montana, the daughter of Jay and MaryAnn (Eastrom) Elverud. She graduated from Circle High School, and married her high school sweetheart, Alden Bergland on September 12, 1942 in Tacoma, Washington during World War II. Katie Mae worked for Boeing Aircraft in Seattle for two years, and was known as "Rosie the Riveter", working on the wings of the B-17's. Katie Mae and Alden purchased Chapin Drug in Circle in 1946. They shared a life together operating a true, old-fashioned soda fountain, coffee shop, drug store and gift shop seven days a week, for 49 years before retiring. They always welcomed the Circle customers, and appreciated their support. The Billings Gazette featured pictures and an interview with the Bergland's at their 49 year establishment. The soda fountain is still operating today.
Katie Mae and Alden shared a personally rich and rewarding life together for 62 years.

Katie Mae was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Gladys Schillinger, and a brother, Edward Elverud.

She is survived by her husband Alden Bergland, of Circle; a son, Rocky Bergland and his wife Debbie of Portland, Oregon; her daughter, Sheryn Gackle and her husband Del of Brockway, Montana; two grandchildren, Robin Gackle and Darrell Gackle; numerous nieces and nephews.

Katie married Alden Mandt BERGLAND on 12 Sep 1942. Alden was born in 1917; died in 2014; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Circle, McCone County, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2011-MN-627458

Notes:

Beatrice Lockrem, age 88 of rural Dennison, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Thursday, December 1st at the Vang Lutheran Church of rural Dennison with burial at the Vang Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday at the Church 1 hour prior to Services.

Beatrice Charlotte Lockrem was born March 18, 1923 on the family farm east of Dennison in Sogn Valley, daughter of Austin and Malvina (Estrem) Lockrem. She was raised on the farm and attended the country school located on Highway 56 near their home. She then began working at the Laura Baker School in Northfield. In the early 1960s she learned how to drive a car and moved to the Twin Cities and began working as a cook in a nursing home until retirement. “Beat”, as she was known to her nieces and nephews, then began caring for elderly people in their homes for a number of years, including Ida Strand Edlo Solum, and her aunt Valborg Husbyn. In 1985 she moved back to the family farm to provide care for her sister Gladys King who had been diagnosed with cancer. Following Gladys’s death in 1988 she remained on the farm with her brother-in-law Alva King and cousin Theodora Remmen.

Beatrice was an independent person and was always a caregiver. She was beloved by her nieces and nephews and enjoyed playing games and having them spend the night. She was an avid reader of Readers Digest, and liked to write letters. She belonged to the Vang Ladies Aid and enjoyed helping with their Lutefisk Dinner. In her free time she enjoyed sewing, had a large vegetable garden every year which included canning her prized tomatoes, and liked to bake.

Beatrice Lockrem is survived by brother Austin (Louise) Lockrem of Northfield and her nieces and nephews; Alice Oleson, Bob, Alan, and David King, Gary, Ronnie, and Marvin Lockrem, Lucy Wefel, Harry and Richard Lockrem, Ann Albert and Lori Lockrem. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Gladys King and brothers Lawrence and Marvin Lockrem.

Died:
Abbott Northwestern

Notes:

Gladys Viola King, 63, of rural Dennison, died Monday, July 4, 1988 at District One Hospital in Faribault.

She was born Sept.13, 1924 in Goodhue County to Austin and Malvina (Estrem) King. She attended country schools. King spent her entire life on the farm where she was born. She worked for Malt-O-Meal, Laura Baker School and Carleton College.

Following her marriage to Alva King on Feb. 23, 1952, she moved to her family farm where she raised four children. Gardening and reading were hobbies of King. She also was a member of Ladies Aide at Vang Lutheran Church in rural Dennison. She is survived by her husband; four children, Mrs. Alice James Oleson, rural Dennison, Robert King, Farmington, Alan King, Dennison, and David King, rural Dennison; five grandchildren; one brother, Austin Lockrem, Northfield; and one sister, Beatrice Lockrem, Dennison. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence and Marvin.

The funeral service was held Thursday, July 7, 1988 at 2 p.m. at Vang Lutheran Church, the Rev. Curtis Schneider officiating. Interment was at Vang Cemetery. Pallbearers were Virgil King, Joel Stenhaug, Herman Braaten, Lowell Estrem, Austin Brekken and Peder Underdahl.

Family/Spouse: Alva Robert KING. Alva was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2016-MN-022782

Notes:

Austin Lockrem, age 90 of Northfield, passed away with his wife and family by his side on Tuesday morning, July 12, 2016, at the care center of the Northfield Retirement Community.

Austin Carroll Lockrem was born February 3, 1926, on the family farm near Dennison, Minnesota, to Austin and Malvina (Estrem) Lockrem. He was baptized and confirmed at Vang Lutheran Church and attended District #53 county school. On September 30, 1948, Austin married Louise Ruff at Vang Lutheran Church. After marriage they made their home in Northfield and Austin worked for area farmers. In 1952, he began working at Lampert’s Lumber Yard and remained there until retiring in 1992. In retirement he spent many years making and repairing windows and screens.

Austin was a longtime member of Northfield United Methodist Church and a former member of Sons of Norway. He was always willing to help when asked, had the ability to fix almost anything, was a skilled wood worker, and enjoyed fishing, travel and Lutefisk dinners. He was quiet, honest, caring, well liked, and he will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Louise; 4 children, Harry (Linda) of Roseville, Ann Albert of Iowa, Richard (Donna) of Woodbury, Lori (Todd) Smith of Colorado; 4 grandchildren, Jon Albert, Chris Albert, Justin Lockrem, Jordan (Chelsea) Lockrem; 2 great-grandchildren, Catherine and Austin; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Gladys King and Beatrice Lockrem, and his brothers Marvin and Lawrence.

Funeral services will be 10:30AM, Friday, July 15, 2016, at Northfield United Methodist Church with Pastor Rachel McIver Morey. Music will be provided by Cathy Rodland and Wendy Smith. Interment will be Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield. Pallbearers will be Greg Gruber, Gary Hanson, Rick Hanson, Allen King, Bob King, David King and Marvin Lockrem.

Died:
Northfield Care Center

Austin married Louise C RUFF on 30 Sep 1948 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Funeral services for Carl Marvin Lockrem, who was killed in an automobile accident east of Dennison on Friday evening, Dec. 21 were held in Vang Lutheran church Monday today at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. B. J. Blikstad, pastor, officiating. Burial was made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Pallbearers were Lowell and Kenneth Estrem, Paul Kinvaland, Austin Brekken, Ingram Nesseth and Albert Remme all of the Northfield-Dennison community. Carl Marvin Lockrem was born Jan. 15, 1928 at Dennison the son of Austin and Melvina Estrem Lockrem. He grew to manhood in the community where on March 19, 1949 he was married to Miss Mildred Johnson. For a time they farmed near Dennison moving to Northfield a few years ago. Until recently Mr. Lockrem had been employed at the Purina Company in Minneapolis. Besides his widow Mr. Lockrem is survived by five children Daniel, seven, Gary, five; Ronald, four, Douglas, two and one half years and Lucille, one year of age. He is also survived by his sisters, Miss Beatrice Lockrem of Northfield and Mrs. Alva King of Dennison and a brother Austin Lockrem of Northfield.

Lockrem had left his wife and children at the home of a relative in Warsaw township and was driving to Dennison to have his car fixed. His car skidded on an icy patch and plunged into a ditch. The accident occurred on Goodhue County Road 9, a mile and a half east of Dennison. Lockrem had recently been laid off from his mill job in Minneapolis. He died od a skull fracture.

Carl married Mildred Mabel JOHNSON on 19 Mar 1949 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Mildred was born on 18 Dec 1928 in Rice County, Minnesota; died in 2001 in Le Sueur County, Minnesota; was buried in Red Rose Cemetery, Waterford Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Funeral servies were held at 2 p. m., Tuesday, May 24, at the Vang church, for Lawrence Lockrem, 18 year old son of Austin Lockrem, with Rev. L. A. Wogen officiating. Mrs. W. H. Ross of Stillwater sang "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and "Thy Will be Done" with Mrs. Cyrus Midje at the organ. Pallbearers were: Lowell Estren, Donald Haugen, James Haugen, Peder Underdahl, Lyndon Lockrem and Ormenzo Brekken. Lawrence Christopher Lockrem was born December 8, 1931 in Warsaw township, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Lockrem. He was a member of the Vang church and was confirmed in 1948. Surviving are two sisters, Miss Beatrice Lockrem of Minneapolis and Miss Gladys Lockrem of Northfield; two brothers, Austin Lockrem, Jr., of Northfield and Marvin at home. His father also survives. Attending the funeral from out-of-town were: Mrs. Margaret Bonhus, Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Smith, Mrs. Victor Olson and daughter, Marcia, of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Naurice Husbyn and Arthur Estrem of Goodhue, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Tullberg and son, Allen of Albert Lea and Mrs. W. H. Ross of Stillwater.

Notes:

The funeral for Kenneth O. Estrem of Cannon Falls, formerly of Kenyon and Wanamingo, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Vang Lutheran Church in rural Dennison, with the Revs. Gerry Gengenbach and Michael Lockerby co-officiating. Burial will be in Vang Cemetery with full military honors.

Mr. Estrem, 67, died Thursday (Dec. 15, 1994) at Cannon Falls Hospital due to injuries from a car accident near Cannon Falls.

He was born Feb. 2, 1927, in Holden Township. A veteran of the Navy in World War II, he served as a fireman first class on the USS Fletcher. Mr. Estrem lived in Kenyon from 1955 to 1971 where he was a baker with Kenyon Bakery. For many years he was a masonry craftsman in the Kenyon area. He moved to Wanamingo in 1971 and lived there until 1993. He was a self-employed entrepreneur and had a great love for traveling, gardening and woodworking. He also worked for a time as an over-the-road trucker. He moved to Cannon Falls in 1993.

He is survived by five daughters, Carol Ferguson of Wanamingo, Chris (Mrs. Craig) Bowen of Rochester, Sheila (Mrs. Gregg) Kageyama of Honolulu; Julie (Mrs. Kirk) Johnson of Owatonna and Brenda (Mrs. Wayne) Thompson of Goodhue; three sons, Mark and Brian, both of Wanamingo, and Kevin of Omaha, Neb.; 19 grandchildren; two brothers, Lowell of Kenyon and Donnie of Dennison, and two sisters, Ann Marie Erickson of Rochester and Betty Knivsland of North St. Paul. He also is survived by two former wives, Colleen Gunderson of Kenyon and Beulah Estrem of Wanamingo. He was preceded in death by a grandson.

Died:
Cannon Falls

Kenneth married Colleen Avone LEE on 20 Jul 1947 in Goodhue County, Minnesota, and was divorced. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kenneth married Beulah Ann GLESTAD on 25 Aug 1974 in Goodhue County, Minnesota, and was divorced. Beulah was born on 9 Jul 1942 in Rice County, Minnesota; died on 29 Jan 2015 in Olmsted County, Minnesota; was buried in Dale Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wanamingo, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 2 Mar 1930, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 4 Jun 1944, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

Betty Knivsland passed away of natural causes on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the age of 93.

Betty was born on January 24, 1930, in Dennison, MN where she grew up on the family farm until the family moved to Kenyon, MN.

Betty married Paul Knivsland of Kenyon on August 30, 1947. When Paul was employed by the 3M Company in 1950, they moved to St. Paul and ultimately settled in North St. Paul.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Paul Knivsland; her parents; brothers Kenneth, Lowell and Donald Estrem; sister- and brother-in-law Betty and Gale Callister, brother-in-law Gayle Erickson, and daughter-in-law Marlene Knivsland.

She is survived by her children David Knivsland, Rick (Barb) Knivsland, Valerie (Rob) Ruedy, Barbra (Tim) Macdonald; dear sister Ann Erickson and her daughters Susan Schluesner and Vicki Erickson; grandchildren Carron (Dave) Bade, Mark (Amy) Nixon, Kristofer (Marisal) Knivsland, Karla (Tony) Selbitschka, Isak and Ilsa Knivsland, Nathan (Lisa) Ruedy, Natalie (Jeffrey) Faust, Joe and Mike Macdonald; 12 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the caregivers at Boutwells Landing and Lakeview Hospice for the care and compassion they showed Betty in her final months.

Baptism:
Vang

Betty married Paul Burton KNIVSLAND on 30 Aug 1947 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Paul was born on 24 Dec 1925 in Rice County, Minnesota; died on 10 Dec 2013 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2004-MN-020191

Notes:

Lowell C. Estrem, 71, of Kenyon died Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Vang Lutheran Church in rural Dennison. Lowell Curtis Estrem was born on Oct. 6, 1932, in Holden Township, the son of Leonard and Ida (Lindstrom) Estrem. On Nov. 1, 1952 he married Colleen Halseth at the Vang Parsonage in Northfield. He was a life-long member of Vang Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Colleen; six children, Cindy Trapp of Kenyon, Karen Nelson of Dundas, Trudy Scarpetta of Eagan, Lorrie of Minetrista, Juel of Dennison, and Rich, of Minneapolis; 13 grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Knivsland of North St. Paul and Ann Erickson of Rochester; and a brother, Don Estrem of Dennison.

His death certificate said that he worked at a creamery.

Birth:
Holden Township

Died:
St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester

Lowell married Colleen Mae HALSETH on 1 Nov 1952 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2012-MN-009787

Notes:

Donald P. Estrem, age 68, of rural Dennison, died Friday, March 30, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Don was born July 28, 1943, in Faribault, Minn., the son of Leonard and Ida (Lindstrom) Estrem. From age 4 he was raised by his godparents, Maurice and MaryAnn Kasa. He graduated from Northfield High School in 1961 and worked as a heavy equipment operator for Enebak Construction in Northfield from 1962-1971. Don was united in marriage to Nordis Blegseth on Feb. 8, 1963, in Northfield. He started Estrem Excavating full-time in 1971.

Don was a member of Vang Lutheran Church and the Vang Cemetery Board, Dennison Lions, Goodhue County Historical Society, DNR Forestry Committee and MN LICA. He collected historical items and memorabilia and was a well-known historian, avid reader and genealogist. Summers were spent exploring back roads with Norrie and the grandchildren.

Don is survived by his wife, Nordis Estrem of Dennison; children, Dan (Debra) Estrem of Inver Grove Heights, Dee Ann (Tim) Larson of Northfield, and Dawn (Steve) McClenney of Cannon Falls; six grandchildren; two sisters, Betty (Paul) Knivsland of North St. Paul, and Anne (Gayle) Erickson of Rochester; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; godparents; and two brothers, Kenneth and Lowell.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Vang Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Terje Hausken officiating. Interment will be in the Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Donald married Nordis Helen BLEGSETH on 8 Feb 1963 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Inga O. Willett, 91, a resident of Pullman, died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000, at Palouse Hills Nursing Center here of age-related causes.

Mrs. Willett was born Aug. 25, 1909, to Paul and Sophia Haugen Overby in Binford, N.D. She grew up and attended school at Binford. She later moved to Northfield, Minn., where she worked as a housekeeper and at a school for children.

She met Leon Willett in Northfield and on Feb. 9, 1935, they were married at Faribault, Minn. They made their home at Northfield for many years. It was at this time that Inga became a homemaker. They lived in Waverly, Iowa, for 13 years and in 1976 moved to Pullman, where they have made their home since.

She loved antiques, flowers and enjoyed gardening and going to rummage sales. Children and young people were always important to her. She was a member of the Non Denominational Church.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Leon, at their Pullman home; two sons and their wives, Roger and Thelma Willett of Pullman and Bryce and Melinda Willett of Carlsbad, Calif.; three brothers, Byron Overby of Wilmot, S.D., Roy Overby of Bismark, N.D., and Cleon Moe in Michigan; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Inga married Leon Clifford WILLETT on 9 Feb 1935 in Faribault, Rice County, Minnesota. Leon was born on 25 Jan 1914 in Montana; died on 23 Sep 2010 in Washington; was buried in Pullman City Cemetery, Pullman, Whitman County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Paul BAKER. Paul was born on 22 Nov 1911 in North Dakota; died on 4 Jul 1999 in Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Signe Grace Eleanor Bakken Huseth, age 92, passed away on May 29 at Northfield Retirement Center.

Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Vang Lutheran Church of rural Dennison, Minn., with burial at the Vang Cemetery. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Bierman Funeral Home in Northfield.

Signe Grace Eleanor Bakken Huseth was born in rural Dennison on Dec. 14, 1920, to Thea (Holien) and Abraham Bakken. She was baptized and confirmed at Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison. She graduated from Kenyon High School in 1939. She was united in marriage to Olaf Huseth on Sept. 26, 1942. Together they raised three children on the family farm.

Grace was an inherently gifted artist and musician. She instilled her love of the arts in her children and her companions. Painting was her passion. She was inspired by the beauty in nature and painted many landscapes and still lifes. She loved to play the organ and the piano, and she continued to do so even into her 90s. Her music filled the rooms and hearts of many. She was a dedicated wife and mother. She prepared five meals a day every day of the year. She baked fresh bread every week, washed laundry with a wringer washer, and hung clothes on the line. And when the day's work was completed, she picked up her paint brushes and made time to tap the artist within. Grace loved to share her early memories with her family: what life was like when she was a young girl in the 1920s and '30s, walking to District 128 Schoolhouse, having family picnics in the woods with sketchpad in hand. She was able to pass along those memories up to the very end of her life so that the stories could be preserved for the next generations.

She is survived by son Ronald Huseth and wife Diana of Dennison; daughters Ann Percuoco and husband Michael of Avon, Minn., Marjorie Huseth and husband Brian Powers of Minneapolis; grandchildren Jonathan (Melissa) Huseth, Kristina (Kent) Wedeven, Jeremy Huseth, Emily Percuoco, Kate (Eduardo Cardenas) Percuoco, Nick (Lindsay) Percuoco; great-grandchildren Hailey, Rachel, Luke, and James Huseth, Quinn Wedeven, Felix Cardenas Percuoco, Benjamin Percuoco.

Signe married Olaf HUSETH on 26 Sep 1942. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 27 Jun 1927, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

Baptism:
Trinity Lutheran, Red Wing

Arnold married Iris Elaine MYERS on 21 Jun 1951 in Iowa. Iris was born on 6 Oct 1929 in Pepin County, Wisconsin; died on 25 Oct 2012 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1928-32411

Notes:

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

James married Jane Frances BOWER on 26 Jan 1952 in Waseca County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1921-29795
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1998-MN-025037
• Social Security Number: 474-28-0097 issued in Minnesota before 1951

Notes:

Buried:
Claremont Street (?)

Arthur married Marion Christine RYG on 4 Oct 1941 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1923-10914

Notes:

Shown as child #4. Her birth certificate showed that she died June 13th in Wheeling Twp, Rice County.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2017-MN-001668

Notes:

According to his obit, he was a master electrician and farmed in Cherry Grove Twp.

Myron married Orine Sylvia BAKKO on 6 Jan 1951 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2008-MN-030142

Notes:

Helen L. (Heggedahl) Wolkenhauer, age 89, of Kenyon, went home to be with her beloved husband, Art Wolkenhauer on Wednesday, October 15, 2008.
?Memorial services will be held at Kenyon United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 4 p.m. with the Reverend Dana Houck officiating. Interment will be in Kenyon Cemetery.
?Visitation will be held at the church for one hour prior to the services on Saturday.
?Helen Lucille Heggedahl, the daughter of Louis and Amanda (Ellingboe) Heggedahl was born June 9, 1919 in Hamblin, MT. She graduated from Kenyon High School with the Class of 1937. She married Art Wolkenhauer on March 5, 1938. Together they farmed in the Kenyon area until their retirement. Art preceded her in death on March 24, 1992. Helen volunteered at the Thrift Shop in Kenyon and was a member of the Ladies Aid of Kenyon United Methodist Church.?
She is survived by a son, Gary (and Dott) Wolkenhauer of Kenyon; six grandchildren, Sandy (and Scott) Hanson of Cannon Falls, Jim Wolkenhauer of West Concord, Vickie Amundson on the home farm in rural Kenyon, Robert (and Lisa) Wolkenhauer of Faribault, Carolee (and Lynn) Miller of Kenyon and Jean (and Brian) Ramthun of Grasston; great grandchildren, James (and Cyndi) Wolkenhauer, David and Bethany Wolkenhauer, Quentin and Kayla Amundson, Jeremy, Megan and Robert Wolkenhauer, Brianna and Taylor Miller, Dean Wolkenhauer, David, Daniel, Kyle and Dylan Ramthun; great, great grandchildren, Bailey, Tegan and Carter Mattson-Wolkenhauer and Brayton Meyer; three brothers, Myron Heggedahl of Kenyon, Donald (and Alice) Heggedahl of Hayfield and Alan (and Virginia) Heggedahl of Floodwood; and nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Art; and a brother, Arthur.

Helen married Art WOLKENHAUER on 5 Mar 1938. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
as Shirley R Patrick

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

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Lockrem, Daniel M. Northfield News Mar/1992 Daniel M. Lockrem, 42, Northfield died Friday, March 6,1992 in St. Peter Community Hospital, St. Peter. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday in St. Johns Lutheran Church, Northfield. Burial will be in Vang Lutheran Cemetery, rural Dundas. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday in Benson Funeral Home, Northfield.

He was born July 1947 in Northfield to Carl and Mildred (Johnson) Lockrem. He married Sue Kelsey in 1969 in First English Lutheran Church, Faribault. Survivors include a daughter, Dawn Lockner of Faribault; mother, Mildred Harkness of Owatonna; sister, Mrs. Merle (Lucy) Wefel of Dundas; three brothers, Gary of Faribault, Ronald of St. Paul, Marvin of Dundas.

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Eighteen-year-old Douglas Lockrem of 1009 Division St. in Northfield was dead on arrival at Rice County District One Hospital early this morning after he apparently shot himself in the head at Wimpy's Restaurant, 520 Central Ave., Faribault. Faribault police were called to Wimpy's at 12:58 a.m. Saturday when they found Lockrem lying on the floor with a gun in his hand. Police said he came into the restaurant alone, didn't threaten anyone, and even ordered some food before turning the gun on himself. Funeral services are tentatively scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at the Benson-Anderson Funeral Home in Northfield. Interment will be in the Vang Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday and until the hour of services Monday. Douglas Lockrem was born Feb. 18, 1954, in Northfield. He attended Northfield public schools and graduated from high school last June. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Harkness; four brothers, Daniel, Gary, Ronald and Marvin Lockrem all of Dundas; and a sister, Lucille Lockrem of Dundas.

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Alvin Baker, 79, of Jamestown, formerly of the Edmunds and Pingree ND area, passed away Tuesday morning, Nov 2, 2021 at Sanford Health in Fargo.
He was born September 25th, 1942 in Kensal, ND to Paul and Emma (Overby) Baker of rural Edmunds. At age 12, he yielded his life to God and was faithful until death. He attended Arrowwood country school until he graduated from the 8th grade. He then helped with the farming.

On May 27, 1967, he married Glenda Huisman of Atwater, MN. They had two children, Lyle and Lisa. In 1971, Alvin took over the farm from his dad. Over the years, Alvin and Glenda enjoyed traveling extensively throughout the United States and Canada. Alvin enjoyed farming until he retired in 1989. Alvin and Glenda went to Texas for the winter for several years. They lived on the family farm until 2018 and then they moved to Jamestown.

Alvin is survived by his wife Glenda, son Lyle of rural Buchanan, ND, daughter Lisa (Marc) Guenther of New Salem, ND. Grandchildren Megan Guenther of Grand Forks, ND and Aaron Guenther of New Salem, ND, brother Gene (Ruthie) Baker of Alexandria, MN, brother-in-law Jim (Betty) Huisman, Litchfield, MN, 5 nieces and nephews, many cousins and friends.