Dorte (Dordi) Olsdatter KVIEN

Notes:

Birth:
Kvien 96/3 Nigarden

Dorte married Nils Gunnarson ØDEGÅRD in 1787. Nils (son of Gunnar Nilson ØDEGÅRD and Åste Øysteinsdatter KJØS) was born in 1760 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1798 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vang B, p. 410.

In Rick’s history:”We have two stories of Gunnar who was said to have fallen ill and died or was killed in a construction accident.”

Birth:
Ødegården 87/1 Vesle Jevne

Died:
Haugen, Øvre under Sørre Lien 80/1

Family/Spouse: Berit Andrisdatter GIVRE. Berit (daughter of Andris Sjugurdson KJERSTEIN and Gro Gunnarsdatter ROGN) was born in 1799 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1875 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The bygdebok entry for this Nils’s father, (Vang B, p. 514-515) specifically says that this Nils, born in 1796, died as a small child. Nevertheless, it’s obvious, given the names of his children, that this Nils is the son of Nils Gunnarsson Øydgarden. dwfrench1, in his French Family Tree, also assigns this Nils Nilsson, b. 1796, to Nils Gunnarsson.

This Nils has his own bygdebok entry as Vang B, p. 200. That entry only says that he came from 87/ Vesle-Jøvne.

Birth:
Øydgarden, aka Vesle-Jøvne

Nils married Marit Nilsdatter KVISL in 1833 in Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Marit was born in 1815. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Anne Olsdatter FRAMSTAD. Anne (daughter of Ola Olsen FRAMSTAD and Marit Persdatter VEFLEN) was born in 1791 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Gunnar Andrisson GJEVRE. Gunnar (son of Andris Sjugurdson KJERSTEIN and Gro Gunnarsdatter ROGN) was born in 1791 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1851. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Came to the U.S. in 1852.

He is I29201 in Jim’s VS. No information on spouse or children.

Jim’s notes:

I 1855 var han med på å bygge opp "Valdressettlementet i Goodhue CO, Minnesota. Han har etterkommere i Tioga i USA VALDRESBYGDEN I GOODHUE COUNTY, MINNESOTA Det var vel helst om pioner-menn og kvinner vi skulde skrive og ikke om settlementer, men i de fleste tilfelle er de naturligvis knyttet så tett sammen at de er nærsagt uadskillelige. Vi vet også at mange av de mend som særlig har fortjent omtal e her, får en litt mer utførlig saga i avsnittet om fremskutte vardreser. Ovennevnte vardresbygd ligger ca. 25 mil vestenfor Mississippifloden i det sydestlige Minnesota. Den grunnlagdes i 1855, da nogen landsøkere fra Vang i Valdres ankom og bosatte sig. Blandt disse var John Helgeson Hamre. Nils Gunderson Lien, Eve n Syverson Brækken. Endre Thomassen Remmen, John Helgeson Glare, brødrene Haakon, Ola og Knnt Holiæn, Thomas Tasa, Endre K. Haugen og Nils N. Heen. L1tt senere samme år kom også Gudmund Norsving og et følge av et dusin familier med ham. Norsvin g blev en fremragende mann, valgtes til mange ansvarsfulle hverv, var medlem av statens lovgivende forsamling, en av valdrelagets første støtter, en bramfri genial, endefram hedersmann av det gode gamle slag. At endog sameget som nevne alle dem so m kom senere, går ikke an, men blandt mer kjente familier bør dog nevnes familierne Høverstad, Bøe, Eltun, Elingbøe, Søine, Lockrem og Østrem med flere.

Birth:
Haugen, Øvre under Sørre Lien 80/1

Family/Spouse: Marthe Amundsen HOLM. Marthe was born on 28 Oct 1820 in Norway; died on 8 Feb 1903; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Came to the U.S. in 1854, unmarried. The bygdebok says that he had three illegitimate children while still in Norway.

He was called Anders Gundersen Septonejet in Knut’s and Berith’s birth records.

In the 1870 census, he is Anders Gunderson, a 45 year-old farmer in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County. The household consists of Anders, 45, Sarah, 40, Betsy, 12, Ann, 10, Dorthie, 8, Emily, 6, Gunder, 3, and Anders, 1.

Birth:
Haugen, Øvre under Sørre Lien

Family/Spouse: Anne Olsdatter LYKKENS. Anne was born in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Margrethe Olsdatter JEVNEEJET. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Anne Vilhjølmsdatter LUND. Anne (daughter of Vilhelm Olsen LUND and Anne Olsdatter SYNDROL) was born in 1835 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1916. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sigrid Andrisdatter ELTUN. Sigrid (daughter of Andris Eriksson ELTUN and Thora Iversdatter KJERSTEIN) was born on 13 Jun 1830 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 29 Oct 1901 in Freeborn County, Minnesota; was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Albert Lea, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 10 Feb 1827, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Birth:
Septon

Baptism:
Høre

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 2 Mar 1828, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

He is probably the Gunder Gunderssen, husfader and gbr on 19 Kongslien 98 in the 1865 census. That census lists him as age 37, however. He and Ingebor have no children. Both mothers live with them, widows, as føderaadskone.

Birth:
Jim says Haugen, Øvre under Sørre Lien 80/1; church book says Septon

Died:
Kungslien 82/2

Family/Spouse: Ingebor Olsdatter. Ingebor (daughter of Berith Torgersdatter) was born about 1835 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 18 Oct 1892, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Farmed Oldre 58/3 Nerøldre.

Vang A, p. 669.

Birth:
Haugen, Øvre under Sørre Lien 80/1; church book says Septhon

Baptism:
Høre

Died:
Håverstad, Kvåle 38/5

Family/Spouse: Ragnhild Arnfinnsdatter OLDRE. Ragnhild (daughter of Arnfinn Guttormsson OLDRE and Ingrid Olsdatter HØVERSTAD) was born in 1821 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1915-MN-004126

Notes:

Came to the U.S. in 1854.

In the 1870 census, she is probably the 58 year-old Dorthea, wife of Hover Inbertson, a farmer in Freeman Twp, Freeborn County, Minnesota.

In the 1900 census, as Dorthe E Hoyne, she lives in Freeman Twp, Freeborn County, Minnesota, with her son Nels Hoyne. Her son Nels was the census enumerator for that area.

Birth:
Haugen, Øvre under Sørre Lien 80/1

Died:
as Mrs Dorthy H Hoyne

Buried:
Rick has her in Graceland Cemetery, Albert Lea, Minnesota

Family/Spouse: Håvard Engebretsen RANISÆTE. Håvard (son of Engebret Engebretsen RANISÆTE and Barbro Pedersdatter KVÅLE) was born on 8 Aug 1830 in Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 9 Feb 1886 in Albert Lea, Freeborn County, Minnesota; was buried in North Round Prairie Cemetery, Glenville, Freeborn County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 1 Apr 1839, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

According to Rick, Gunnar and his girlfriend came to the U.S. in 1861 with their two daughters. The bygdebok (Vang B, p. 410) implies that Gunnar and Anne were married.

Birth:
Haugen, Øvre under Sørre Lien 80/1; his gravestone says 9 Feb for some reason

Family/Spouse: Anne Andrisdatter AUSTREIM. Anne (daughter of Andris Andrisson NEFSTAD and Marit Jøgersdatter LEROHL) was born on 28 Aug 1838 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 18 Oct 1919 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 31 May 1841, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

In the 1880 census, he was Ole N Remme, age 39, a farmer in Vienna Twp, Rock County, Minnesota.

Family/Spouse: Ingeborg Eivindsdatter LEIROLSEIGA. Ingeborg (daughter of Eivind Finnkjelsson LEIROLSEIGA and Ingeborg Pedersdatter JEVNEEJET) was born on 27 Jul 1849 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 18 Aug 1833, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

She had a home baptism on August 6th.

Baptism:
Hurum

Notes:

Vang B, p. 357.

Andris married Margrete Kristoffersdatter LEROHL in 1851. Margrete (daughter of Kristoffer Kristofferson LEROHL and Kjersti Tomasdotter MØSAKER) was born in 1833 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1858. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From contributor DaveVangsness on Find A Grave:


BOOK - HISTORY OF GOODHUE COUNTY, MN. PUBLISHED IN 1909 Carl N. Lien, Red Wing, who has a long and honorable record of public office holding in this and Ramsey counties, is the son of Nils G. and Martha (Holm) Lien, natives of Norway. The mother came to America in 1852 and located in Winneshiek county, Iowa. The father came a year later and settled in Manitowoc, Wis. They were married at Decorah, Iowa, in 1856, and in the spring of the following year came to Warsaw, this county, where the father carried on general farming until his death, in 1901. His widow followed him to the grave two years later. Carl N. attended the public schools and took a course in the Lutheran College at Decorah, Iowa. After a course at Northfield, Minn., at St. Olaf's College, he completed his schooling with a business training in the Curtiss Business College at St. Paul. Thus, well equipped with a classical and business education, he started out in life for himself. Between 1879 and 1889 he was justice of the peace, assessor and township chairman, and town clerk in Warsaw, and in 1883-85 was enrolling clerk in the house of representatives. From October, 1885, to June, 1886, he was transcribing clerk in the office of the United States surveyor-general, at St. Paul. He was then elected county auditor of Goodhue county, and from January, 1890, to January 4, 1909, served honorably and continuously in that position. Mr. Lien was married April 24, 1878, to Mary E. Johnson, who was educated in Carleton College and St. Olaf's College, at Northfield, Minn. She also taught school six years, four years in Iowa and two years in Goodhue county. This union has been blessed with eight children. Amanda, born July 29, 1879, married Elias Rachie, and lives at Willmar, Minn. Clara M., born October 30, 1880, married Ole J. Olson, a contractor and builder, of Sioux Falls, S. D. Anna married Edward Lidberg, of Red Wing. She was born September 11, 1882. Nels, N., born August 1, 1884, is deputy auditor of the county. Mabel C., born October 23, 1886, and Julia, born September 9, 1889, are graduates of the Red Wing high school. Conrad, born October 4, 1892, died December 31, 1893, and Carl, born December 31, 1894, died April 14, 1896. The family faith is that of St. Peter's Evangelical church, and Mr. Lien votes the Republican ticket. During the years 1908-09 Mr. Lien has been teaching penmanship in the Red Wing Seminary.

Carl married Marit JOHNSON in 1878. Marit (daughter of John SIEFFART and Marit Knutsdatter REMMISBREKKUN) was born on 11 Aug 1853 in Winneshiek County, Iowa; died on 6 Nov 1932 in Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 12 May 1848, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway
• Confirmation: 14 Jun 1863, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

First leirmaal for both parents.

His mother was shown as Anne Olsdatter Lykkens in his birth record and his confirmation record.

He emigrated to the U.S. in 1871, last Vang farm Lien.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 30 Sep 1849, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 14 Jan 1855, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Baptism:
perhaps a home baptism

Family/Spouse: John Peter HOVLAND. John was born on 14 Mar 1863 in Norway; died on 4 Aug 1946 in Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Egbert HOYNE. Egbert (son of Håvard Engebretsen RANISÆTE and Dorothea Gunnarsdatter LIEN) was born in Jan 1862 in Iowa; died in 1928 in Freeborn County, Minnesota; was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Albert Lea, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1900 census, he and his family lived in Albert Lea. He was a teamster.

In the 1910 census, the family is still in Albert Lea. Gunder is now doing railroad work.

Died:
in Minnesota Death Index as Gunder A Lein

Gunder married Ottila about 1892. Ottila was born in 1874 in Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1910 census, he was a farmer in Steele County, North Dakota.

At the time of his death, he lived in Traill County.

There is a gravestone in Sarles, separate from the one he shares with Letitia, for an Andrew A Lien, b. 22 Apr 1873, d. 28 Jun 1917. The precision of these dates, and their discrepancy with Anders’s correct dates, suggests that there may have been another Andrew A Lien. There is no such record in the North Dakota death index.

Birth:
date from North Dakota PDI; his gravestone says 1873

Died:
mistakenly entered in the NDPDI as “Andrea” Lien, a 50 year-old female; his gravestone says 1917

Buried:
with Letitia

Anders married Emily May PATTERSON about 1897, and was divorced on 18 Aug 1914 in Cass County, North Dakota. Emily was born on 1 Apr 1879 in Canada; died on 17 Jul 1922 in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anders married Letitia MASTERS about 1916. Letitia was born on 3 Sep 1884 in Ontario, Canada; died on 14 Dec 1954 in Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Sarles Cemetery, Sarles, Cavalier County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Or Nils Andrisson.

A family photo of Nels and Hilda and family on Ancestry shows four older sons, a young son and daughter, and a baby, apparently son, who is about 1-2 years old.

In the 1930 census, he and Hilda, with their son Floyd and granddaughter Alberta, lived in Lucy, Burke County, North Dakota.

Nels married Hilda Gurina LARSON about 1892. Hilda was born on 19 Dec 1874 in Albert Lea, Freeborn County, Minnesota; died on 10 Dec 1956 in Burke County, North Dakota; was buried in Bethel Lutheran Cemetery, Mountrail County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marith Thomasdatter HÅLIEN. Marith (daughter of Thomas Knudsen HÅLIEN and Berit Andersdatter ELLESTAD) was born in 1858 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Kari FLASKERUD. Kari was born on 2 Jun 1865 in Winneshiek County, Iowa; died on 23 May 1940 in Polk County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Find A Grave says he was born in Minnesota.

Family/Spouse: Emma LIEN. Emma (daughter of Andris Gunnarson LIEN and Sigrid Andrisdatter ELTUN) was born on 14 Apr 1864 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 21 Mar 1941 in Freeborn County, Minnesota; was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Albert Lea, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1910 census, Anton and Anna lived in Albert Lea. Anton was a traveling salesman for a nursery.

In the 1920 census, Anton and Anna and family lived in south Minneapois at 3732 Portland.

The 1920 Minneapolis directory lists Amos, Anton, Elmer, and Herman at 3732 Portland. Anton was not in an earlier Minneapolis directory.

In the 1921 Minneapolis city directory, Anton was a traveling agent and lived at 3732 Portland. Sons Elmer and Herman, as well as daughter Lillian, also lived at that address.

In the 1940 census, Anton and Anna were living in south Minneapolis at 3732 Portland Avenue. Anton was a carpenter. Their sons Amos and Wendell were unmarried and still living at home.

Anton married Anna Caroline EVENSON on 2 Nov 1895 in Silver Lake, Worth County, Iowa. Anna was born on 1 Mar 1875 in Minnesota; died on 12 Apr 1943 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Find A Grave says:

Berit & Haldor Hope had following children:

(1) Helen Hope July 4, 1879

(2) Gustav Hope February 20, 1881

(3) Anna Hope June 24, 1883

(4) Louisa Maria Hope November 8, 1885

(5) Martin Hope March 4, 1888

(6) Albert Hope January 29, 1890

(7) Carl Hope January 1, 1892

(8) Ester Hope December 5, 1894

(9) Harold Hope December 2, 1896

(10) Bernard Hope July 3, 1898 (USMC WWI)

(11) Baby Boy, born August 13, 1900, died same day.

Birth:
Haugen, Øvre under Sørre Lien 80/1

Family/Spouse: Haldor HOPE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 7 Apr 1861, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

In the 1900 census, she had had 5 children, 4 still living. She came to the U.S. in 1861.

She may be the Marith, b. 10 Jan 1861, bapt. 10 Feb 1861, in Vang to Knud Johannesen and Marith Andersdatter of Holien. Sponsors for that Marith were Barbro Andersdatter Ellestad, Margrethe Johannesdatter Holien, Berith Endresdatter Holien, Tollev Andersson and Knud Andersson Ellestad.

Or, perhaps more likely, she may be the Marith, b. 23 Feb 1861, bapt. Apr 1861, in Vang to Gunder Gundersen Lien and Anna Andersdatter.

Birth:
Haugen, Øvre Under Sørre Lien 80/1

Marith married Johannes E KASA in 1883. Johannes (son of Eirik Helgesson KASA and Berit Johnsdatter NYSTUEN) was born in Jun 1857 in Wisconsin; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1910 census, she had had seven children, all still living.

Dorthea married Jens Lemvig Olssen LYSNE on 24 Feb 1885 in Rice County, Minnesota. Jens was born in 1861 in Lærdal, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway; died in 1946. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gustav married Sarah HOPE in 1890. Sarah was born in 1863 in Bergen, Hordaland, Norway; died in 1952 in Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota; was buried in Aurland Cemetery, Frederick, Brown County, South Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Hans TWITE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Anna LOCKREM in 1914. Anna (daughter of Ole Olsen LØKREIM and Ingeborg Gulliksdatter HAGEN) was born on 30 Apr 1890 in Minnesota; died on 21 Jan 1929 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Some sources incorrectly say he was born in Norway. The Dalby Database shows his birth date as 19 Nov 1868.

From MOMS, he appears to have had a brother Nels, who married Dora G Oldre, and Peter, who married Nellie Olson.

In the 1900 census, he and his family lived in Holden Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota. On that census form, the Knute Rauk (#13707) family was the next one after Even’s.

Even Remme, 56, a resident of Goodhue county for thirty-five years, died Friday afternoon at his home of apoplexy. He had been in good health all the time with the exception of suffering sometime with rheumatism. He and his son, were in town Friday morning and on arriving at his home he complained of being cold,ate a light lunch and rested. About three o'clock he got to feeling better and wanted to help his son with the hay, when he again complained of pains in his chest. He passed away about four o'clock. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday afternoon at the home and the Vangs Norwegian Lutheran church, Rev. M. E. Hauge officiating. Burial was made in Vangs cemetery. Mr. Remme is survived by his one son, Ole, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Austin Kasa of Holden, Mrs. Leonard Foss of Kenyon; three sisters Mrs. Bell Dalager of Huron, S. D., Mrs. Stanley Douty of Luverne, Minn., Mrs. Ole Helling, Magnolia, Minn., and brothers, Peter, Ole, Nels, Gilbert, and Oscar of Luverne, Minn., and Marvin, Carl and Gust of this place.

Even married Ingeleiv Guttormsdatter OLDRE on 21 Jan 1892 in Rock County, Minnesota. Ingeleiv (daughter of Guttorm Knutsen OLDRE and Dorte Nilsdatter REMMISSTØLEN) was born on 15 Dec 1868 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 19 Jul 1964 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nels married Dorth Guttormsdatter OLDRE on 15 Dec 1892 in Rock County, Minnesota. Dorth (daughter of Guttorm Knutsen OLDRE and Dorte Nilsdatter REMMISSTØLEN) was born in 1871 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 7 Sep 1854, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Baptism:
or 17 Sep

Christopher married Dorthea (Daarte Thea) JEVNE in 1880. Dorthea was born on 6 Mar 1857 in Aurdal, Nord-Aurdal i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 16 Jan 1949 in Maynard, Chippewa County, Minnesota; was buried in Maynard Lutheran Cemetery, Maynard, Chippewa County, Minnesota. [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]

Family/Spouse: Orville Almond SARDESON. Orville was born on 25 May 1886 in Lafayette County, Wisconsin; died on 19 Aug 1957 in Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Argyle, Lafayette County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to the Lien Family Tree, Leigh died in the Iroquois Theater Fire in Chicago.

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

Elma married Albert H CULBERTSON on 8 Aug 1918 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married Oscar W PETERSON on 12 Apr 1916 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Orphaned when she was 16 according to her grandson.

In the 1940 census, she is shown as having had two years of high school.

Ada married Clement Richard POLITISKI on 16 Jul 1921 in Clay County, Minnesota. Clement (son of Anna IVERSON) was born on 15 Dec 1901 in Minnesota; died on 26 Sep 1964 in Clay County, Minnesota; was buried in Saint Joseph’s Cemetery, Moorhead, Clay County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ada married Eugene John SCHONS on 27 Jan 1968 in Clay County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 30 Dec 1939, Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota

Notes:

He was living at 2646 Monroe Street in northeast Minneapolis at the time of his mother’s death.

At the time of the 1952 Minneapolis city directory, Alton and Gertie lived at 2646 Monroe Street and Alton was a toolmaker for Minneapolis Honeywell.

Baptism:
Pontoppidan

Alton married Gertie Janice SKADAL on 5 Dec 1939 in Cass County, North Dakota. Gertie was born on 26 May 1921 in North Dakota; died on 23 Oct 2005 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in GAR Cemetery, Devils Lake, Ramsey County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was still single and was a farm hand in North Dakota when he registered for the draft.

Arthur married Hulda Minnie SORENSON on 10 Feb 1920 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. Hulda was born in 1898. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sadie Louise MINDER. Sadie was born on 26 Mar 1898 in Pierce County, Wisconsin; died on 19 Jul 1981 in Albert Lea, Freeborn County, Minnesota; was buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

aka Herbert M Lien

Family/Spouse: Clara Marie MENHOLT. Clara was born on 22 Jul 1915; died on 21 Mar 1961; was buried in Powers Lake, Burke County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 12 Jul 1910, North Dakota

Notes:

Baptism:
Bethlehem Lutheran, Columbus, North Dakota

Family/Spouse: Lawrence ANDERSON. Lawrence was born in 1906; died in 1982. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lillian Sylvia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lewis BAERTSCH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Minda Sophia LÖVAAS. Minda was born on 30 Jul 1889 in Pierce County, North Dakota; died on 26 Apr 1985 in Polk County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was Mrs. Betsy Dalbotten of Kenyon at the time her brother Joseph died.

Betsy married Simon Helmer DALBOTTEN on 19 Mar 1913 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Simon (son of Anders Nilsen DALBOTTEN and Jensine JELLUM) was born in Nov 1884 in Minnesota; died on 26 Jul 1942 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She died before her brother Joseph who died in 1952.

Family/Spouse: Sever SIMONSON. Sever (son of Lars SIMONSON and Marit Nilsdatter GROVEN) was born about 1879 in Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was Mrs. John A. Underdahl “of the Wangs community” at the time of her brother Joseph’s death.

From the Faribault Daily News, Oct. 25, 1967:

Funeral services were held at the Vang Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22, 1967 for Gilma E. Underdahl, with the Rev. John E. Fahning officiating. A hymn was sung by the congregation, and Mrs. James Johnson sang two vocal selections. Mrs. Cyrus Midge presided at the organ. Six grandsons: Paul Wardell, James Johnson, Gary Wardell, Thomas Johnson, John Rodde and Alfred Brandvold, Jr., served as pallbearers. Interment took place in the Vang Cemetery. Gilma E. Underdahl passed away Wednesday morning, Oct. 18, at the Kenyon Sunset Home at the age of 71 years. The daughter of Johannes and Marit Lein Kasa, she was born May 21, 1896, in Warsaw township, Goodhue County. She was baptized June 28, 1896, in Vang Lutheran Church and confirmed on November 20, 1910, by the late Rev. A. Hauge. June 9, 1915, she was united in marriage to John A. Underdahl. They have seven children, two sons: Peter of Kenyon and Leroy of Dennison; five daughters: Clarabelle (Mrs. Alfred Brandvold), Marian (Mrs. Albion Rodde) both of Kenyon, Agnes (Mrs Arlie Johnson), Joyce (Mrs Truman Skaro) both of Dennison and Gladys (Mrs. Roland Wardell) of Minneapolis. She is survived by her seven children, twenty-five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Betsy Dalbotten of Kenyon. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, Her parents, one sister and two brothers, one of whom died in infancy.

Family/Spouse: John Albert UNDERDAHL. John (son of Peder Olsen UNDERDAHL and Christine Larsdatter FLOM) was born on 1 Apr 1890; died on 14 Jul 1963 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Unmarried.

An obituary in the Faribault Daily News:

DENNISON--(Special)--Funeral services were held at the Vang Lutheran church, Saturday, May 3 at 2 p.m. for Joseph Kasa, 52-year-old resident of the High Prairie area. The Rev. Adolph Egge of Northfield officiated. Interment as at the Vang cemetery. Pallbearers were Theodore Frettem, Cyrus Midje, Helmer Kasa, Selmer Gilge, Ludvig and Thomas Soine. Joseph Kasa, the son of John E. and Marit Kasa, was born December 14, 1899 in Warsaw township. He was never married. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. John A. Underdahl of the Wangs community and Mrs. Betsy Dalbotten of Kenyon. One sister, Mrs. Sever (Anna) Simonson died several years ago. One brother died in infancy. Mr. Kasa engaged in farming and also operated a truck hauling milk from the farms to the Northfield Milk Products company at Northfield. On Thursday morning while he was discussing plans for building a new garage with two carpenters, Ole Midness and Oscar Kappedahl of Cannon Falls, he was stricken with a heart attack and died a few minutes later.

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

Notes:

Not listed with ther parents and siblings in the 1910 census.

Notes:

Alice (Lien) Eggum, age 97, of Dennison, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019, at the View Senior Living in Cannon Falls.

Alice was born April 26, 1922, the daughter of Andrew and Ann (Lockrem) Lien in Northfield Township. She attended Oak Grove country school, the same school where she had known Obert, her husband to be. Obert was a few years older and the families lived close to each other. He would give Alice and other kids sleigh rides to school. Alice’s sister lived in California and had wanted her to come out for work so Alice bought a train ticket and went to Southern California during WWII where she worked for North American Aviation as a “Rosie the Riveter” and helped manufacture the B-51 Mustang and B-25 Billy Mitchell. She enjoyed living in California but was needed at home to help care for her father. Upon her return, she began working at Carleton College. Alice was united in marriage to Obert Eggum on February 19, 1949, at Pastor Adolph Egge’s home in Northfield. The couple would be blessed with four sons. They made their home in Northfield Township on the family farm where they raised their family and farmed for many years.

Alice had a strong faith and was an active member at Vang Lutheran Church where she served on the Ladies Aid and taught Sunday school. She had a strong work ethic that was evident over her life working at the defense plant and farming.

She enjoyed sewing, quilting, patching jeans, crafts and taking pictures. She also loved plants because according to the family, she just couldn’t kill them. She was also very thoughtful serving house guest meals or other homemade treats when they came to visit. Alice was very proud of her Norwegian heritage. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be dearly missed and affectionately remembered.

She is survived by her sons Lance Eggum of Minneapolis; Kevin (Connie) Eggum of Cannon Falls; Clyde (Chrystine) Eggum of Dennison; Bryan (Jennifer) Eggum of Dennison; seven grandchildren Jason Eggum; Kyle Eggum (Molly Nefstead); Courtney (Joel) Rustad; Andrew (Jennifer) Eggum; Joseph (Dena) Eggum; Justin Eggum; Erin (John) Spanczak; and ten great-grandchildren Rowan Eggum; Miles Eggum; Sam Kalow; Owen Kalow; Avery Rustad; Charlie Rustad; Breck Rustad; Alonso Eggum; Kaia Eggum; and Charlotte Spanczak. She is preceded in death by her husband Obert (2011); her parents Andrew and Anna Lien; four sisters Agnes; Irene; Gladys; Dorothy; and two brothers Orlando and Lloyd.

Funeral services will be at Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison on Friday, September 13, 2019.

Alice married Obert Joseph EGGUM on 19 Feb 1949 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. Obert (son of Oscar Adolph EGGUM and Julia Ann DURDAHL) was born on 18 Sep 1919 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota; died on 6 Mar 2011 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From the Faribault Daily News, July 19, 1967:

Funeral services for Orlando Gerhard Lien, who passed away July 14 at the Northfield City Hospital at the age of 48, were held Monday, July 17 at 2 p.m. at the Vang Lutheran Church with the Rev. John E. Fahning officiating. Lois Johnson was accompanied by organist Mrs. Cyrus Midge in two selections. Pallbearers were Oswald Lee, Myron Ellingboe, Bernard Ellingboe, Arnold Ellingboe, Ulysses Kalseth and Lester Kalseth. Interment was in the Vang Cemetery with graveside services by Eugene H. Truax VFW Post of Northfield. Mr. Lien, son of Andrew and Anna Lockrem Lien, was born June 2, 1919 in Northfield Township. He was baptized and confirmed at the Vang Lutheran Church, of which he was a life member, June 9, 1951 he was united in marriage to Meredith Haugen of Dennison, Minn. They established their home on the Lien homestead where he lived his entire life except for the time he served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II. He is survived by his widow; three children, Russell, Rebecca and Douglas; one brother, Lloyd of Faribault; four sisters, Gladys (Mrs. Roy Husbyn) of Cannon Falls, Irene (Mrs. Francis Powers) of Inglewood, Calif., Alice (Mrs. Obert Eggum) of Dennison and Dorothy (Mrs. Lorry Starch) of Nerstrand and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Agnes.

Orlando married Meredith Solveig HAUGEN on 9 Jun 1951. Meredith (daughter of Thomas Nels HAUGEN and Tilda Geneva HOLT) was born on 23 Jun 1918 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 25 Jul 1999 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her mother’s maiden name is Aldre on her death certificate.

Ida married Osten (Austin Theodore) KASA in 1918 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Osten (son of Helge (Henry) Eiriksson KASA and Ingrid Ivarsdatter (Ida) ELLINGBØ) was born on 15 May 1885 in Minnesota; died on 13 Jun 1970 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Paulette Wilkins, in Find A Grave:

Christine Theresa Gjevre was born on Jan 26, 1892 in Wang Twp, Minnesota. She attended country school and completed the eighth grade. She was very active in the Maynard Lutheran Church that her father built. Christine was confirmed in 1906 and was given a gold cross with a chain by her mother. Christine was also a member of the Busy Bee Society of 1909. This was a group of young ladies who did much the same thing as the older women of the Ladies Aid Society.

Christine lived in Minneapolis for about a year when she was in her early twenties and this is when she learned to make hats. This talent would come in handy years later.Christine was quite attractive and had many suitors. When it came time to marry she was courted by two men; one she truly loved and one that her mother chose.

On Jan 6, 1915 at the age of 23 years, Christine married Albert Freehart Peterson at her parent's home in Maynard. Albert was born on Aug 22, 1882 and was the son of Andrew and Mary Peterson of Leenthrop Twp. Minnesota.

Christine's father had been dead for nearly 10 years and the family had little to no income. The Petersons were successful farmers and offered security to the Gjevre's only daughter. After their marriage they lived with Albert's grandfather on the farm in Leenthrop.

Christine had a fondness for cats and has as many as a dozen on the farm at one time. She also had a unique ability to find four leaf clovers and she would often enclose one in a card or letter. She was a quiet, gentle woman who kept to herself most of the time. She has musical talent as well and like to play the piano. One of her favorite tunes was “Let me Call You Sweetheart”.

Christine and Albert had 3 children:
b. Mar 06, 1916 Dorothy Constance d. June 1 2006
m. John Lampert Knoop
b. Oct 06, 1917 Marlowe Alexander d. Oct 27, 1998
m. Fern Tollefson
b. Apr 10, 1920 Clifford Arthur d. Nov 12, 1986
m. Pauline Peterson
After about 10 years of marriage, Christine and Albert separated and she moved back to the Gjevre home with her three children. She supported herself by selling hats that she had made at a Millinery store in town and also by doing tailoring at home. Later her two sons did work for area farms to also help out. It was the Great Depression and times were hard. Albert had left the farm and worked on WPA projects and was gone from the family for many years.

Shortly after Christine's mother died in 1949, she went to work
for Dick Carlson as a live-in personal caregiver from 1953 until 1968. Dick suffered from Cerebral Palsy and needed constant care. Eventually Dick had to be moved to a nursing home so Christine once again moved back to the Gjevre home. She was now 76 years old.

Soon after she moved back, a friend of hers decided to play a trick on her and sent her name into a Lonely Hearts Club”. Sure enough, a nice gentleman named Olaf Braadland came calling but Christine put him off many times before finally accepting a dinner invitation. As they were driving to the restaurant they passed the courthouse and Olaf asked if she wanted to go inside and get married. Christine just laughed and said “no”. Every Saturday Olaf would take her to dinner and ask her to marry him as they passed the courthouse and every time she said “no”. Finally one evening she said “yes” and they were married on Sep 6, 1969 at Maynard Lutheran Church. Christine and Olaf lived at his home in Belgrade, Minnesota and they were very happy. But the happiness was short lived, because a few months after they were married it was discovered that Christine had cancer.

Christine Theresa Gjevre-Peterson-Braadland died on Dec 12, 1971 at the age of 79. She is buried at Grace Lutheran Church cemetery in Belgrade.

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:

She died from “intestinal influenza.”

Notes:

Dorothy Ardelle Crawford, 96, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Ramsey Village in Des Moines.

Dorothy was born January 30, 1918 in Albia, Iowa, to Stanley and Ethel (Weeber) Hoyne. She graduated from Iowa Methodist Hospital School of Nursing. Dorothy was head nurse on Younker 4 and for Dr. Beverly Richards and Dr. Shirley Robinson. She was a member of PEO and an active member of West Des Moines Christian Church. She was head of volunteers at Ramsey Village before becoming a resident. Dorothy enjoyed sewing, knitting, scrapbooking, being with her family, especially caring for her grandchildren.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Bill (Maggie) Crawford of Clive; son-in-law, Jim (Nancy) Schreck of Clive; five grandchildren, Amy Schreck, Erin (Chris) Barfels, Michelle (Paul) Neumann, Jamie (Jen) Schreck and Lindsey (Matt) Motsenbocker and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Crawford, Sr.; daughter, Judi Schreck; granddaughter, Dana Smith; sister, Ruth Ann Hoyne and brother, Francis E. Hoyne.

Notes:

Helen married Charley V NEELY on 11 Nov 1944 in Clay County, Minnesota. Charley was born on 16 Oct 1921 in Georgia; died on 7 Aug 2004 in Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico; was buried in Resthaven Memorial Park, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2003-MN-021149

Notes:

In the 1930 census, she was living in Lucy, Burke County, North Dakota, with her paternal grandparents.

Called Alberta Gladys in the birth record for Sharon.

Of New Brighton. Survived by children, Sharon (Robert) Powell, John Jr., Gerald (Linda); 8 grandchildren, Sandy (Robert) Solheim, Shawn (Elizabeth) Leight, Carla (Todd) Stueve, Jason (Terra) Leight, Jamie Leight and fiance', Nick Jasper, Justin Leight, Lucas Powell; 5 great-grandchildren, Alex, Anna, Ashley, Taylor, Zachary; siblings, Betty Spurbeck, Robert Brady, Pauline (Henry) Bathke, Gerri Ering, Donna Hackbarth, Barbara (Gary) Osborn; special friend, Bonnie Boutelle and husband, Bill; nieces & nephews.

Died:
As Alberta Leight

Family/Spouse: John J LEIGHT. John was born in 1911; died in 1998; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lorraine Powell, 86, of Mason City, died Saturday (September 17, 2011) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Funeral services were held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with Pastor Paul Nelson of St. James Lutheran Church officiating.

Lorraine Edna Lien Powell was born September 1, 1925, in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Arthur Stanley and Sadie Louise (Minder) Lien. At age 12, Lorraine’s family moved to Albert Lea, Minnesota, where she graduated from the Albert Lea High School. Before settling in Mason City, Lorraine worked as a cook for Theti Chi in Ames, Iowa, and TTT Camp in Rice Lake, Minnesota. She was a Foster Grandmother at Roosevelt Elementary School Mason City, where she was named Grandparent of the Month by the Foster Grandparent Program in February, 2004. Lorraine enjoyed crafts, cooking and baking for family and friends, sewing, and volunteering at the voting polls. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. Lorraine was a member of St. James Lutheran Church.

Lorraine is survived by her children: Robert Powell and wife Sharon of Circle Pines, Minnesota, William Powell of Mason City, Richard Powell and wife Sherri of Mason City, Barb Stuchel and special friend Larry Smith of Mason City, Robert Powell and wife Cheryl of Mason City; son-in-law: William Fitzpatrick of Mason City; and one sister: Leona Halverson and husband Arlin of Glenville, Minnseota. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents: Arthur and Sadie Lien; son: Michael Powell; daughter: Judy Fitzpatrick; grandson: Jason Powell; brother: Leonard Lien; sister: Alberta Lieght, and a sister in infancy.

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

Notes:

In the 1940 census, he was single and working as a school teacher in LaMoure County, North Dakota.

Family/Spouse: Frances RATH. Frances was born in 1916; died in 1994. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Trudy (Gertrude) Lindau
January 12, 1925 – May 16, 2022

Trudy passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 16, 2022 at the age of 97 while staying at Bethel Lutheran Home in Selma, CA.

Trudy was born on January 12, 1925 in McIntosh, Minnesota to George and Minda (Lovaas) Hoyne. She was the middle of three daughters.  She attended McIntosh schools graduating as salutatorian in 1942.  Trudy attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN for two years before transferring to the Fairview Hospital Nursing program in Minneapolis to proudly obtain her RN certificate.

In 1945 while pursuing her nursing program she reconnected with a childhood family friend, John Lindau, who was home on leave from the Navy.  John had just returned from the South Pacific where he had fought in World War II battles in the Solomon Islands and Coral Sea.  They became engaged on December 9, 1945, and married on August 31, 1946 in McIntosh.

Their two daughters, Anne and Hope, were born in Minneapolis.  The family relocated to Whittier, CA in 1955 when John was transferred to Los Angeles by his employer, the Pillsbury Company.  The family was transferred to Fresno, CA in 1961.

Upon arrival in Fresno the family joined the congregation of Trinity Lutheran Church.  Trudy relished church life and devoted many hours to women’s groups, community service activities and Sunday School teaching.  She taught Sunday school for 30 years at Trinity.  She was widowed in 1973, but continued her service to the church and her family and also working as a nurse.

After her daughter Hope had triplets, Trudy moved to their country property and was drafted into providing childcare and chauffeuring service. She loved living in the country and connecting with Fairmont school activities. She went to all the kids’ games and school programs. She once became lost with her group of charges on a school field trip to Alcatraz but fortunately there was a happy ending. She moved into town in Sanger in 1998 and became close friends with her wonderful neighbors. She and her devoted dog Ralph walked everywhere. There were many Sundays where she attended both Sanger First United Methodist Church and also Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Sanger.  She was very happy to serve as Bethlehem’s church pianist for 22 years.

Trudy loved people. She loved getting to know them and chatting with them. She said when she was a little girl and left for school her mother usually said “Gertrude, don’t talk too much.”  She ignored that advice. She had a truly amazing memory. She was a prolific letter and postcard writer and one highpoint of her day was going to the mailbox. She was very proud of living independently in her own home until early April. She was also proud of her Norwegian heritage. She traveled to Norway several times and met many relatives. She loved to travel and was the type of person when asked “Would you like to go do something?” the answer was always “Yes!” She was a very good baker and we will miss her homemade bread and many delicious cookies. She loved to read, play Scrabble, garden and grew many beautiful roses. She was a talented seamstress and also gifted many people with her lovely embroidered tea towels. She rarely missed an episode of Wheel of Fortune. She was excited to have been on Family Feud too! She had so much energy. She said one of her favorite compliments was from her handsome husband John who said he loved the way her eyes danced when she talked.

Trudy was predeceased by her husband, John, her parents, and sister Dorothy Bentley.  Trudy leaves behind her daughters Anne Lindau Johnson (Willard) of Clovis, CA, and Hope Lindau (Michael Mosby) of Sanger, CA, and sister Margaret Dahl of Bloomington, MN.  She will be missed by her seven grandchildren, Melissa Johnson Hallas (Ryan), Bridget Johnson Dixon (Sean), Jared Johnson, Jessica Mosby, John Mosby (Brandy Gamoning), Alexandra Mosby (Robert Johnson), and Robert Mosby.  Trudy was blessed to have four great-grandsons: Seth Hallas, Erik Hallas, Clark Mosby, and Caleb Dixon, plus two step great-granddaughters Kelly and Hailey Dixon. In addition, she was loved by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, and friends.

Trudy will be interred at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN alongside her beloved John. 

Family/Spouse: John Gottfrid LINDAU. John was born on 4 Feb 1925 in Roseau County, Minnesota; died on 5 May 1973. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Quam, 84, of Kenyon, a lifelong area resident, died Tuesday (April 14, 1998) at St. Lucas Care Center in Faribault.

Myrtle Josephine Dalbotten was born Aug. 19, 1913, in Warsaw Township, Goodhue County, attended a country school near Nansen and graduated from Kenyon High School in 1931. She and Thosten Quam were married in 1937 in Nerstrand, Minn. Mrs. Quam lived in or near Kenyon all her life, and from 1981 until entering the care center in March 1998 resided at Kingsbury Court. She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church and Kenyon Senior Citizens.

Survivors include two daughters, Muriel (Mrs. Boyd) Langseth of Sandstone, Minn., and Diane (Mrs. Robert) Bemel of Anoka, Minn.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Joyce (Mrs. Harlan) Rosvold of Cumberland, Wis. Two brothers preceded her in death.

Myrtle married Thosten Myron QUAM on 30 Sep 1937 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Thosten (son of Anders Olaus QVAM and Clara Belle Marie STENBAKKEN) was born on 14 Feb 1908 in Minnesota; died on 24 Jan 1963 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A different Arnold Dalbotten was born 13 Aug 1913 in Goodhue County to a woman whose maiden name was Midge.

Family/Spouse: Clarence Leonard KJOS. Clarence (son of Casper KJOS and Oline M (Lena) BARSNESS) was born on 12 Dec 1920 in Minnesota; died on 4 Nov 1991 in Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Alfred BRANDVOLD. Alfred was born about 1910 in Minnesota; died in 1974; was buried in Kenyon Cemetery, Kenyon, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Peter John Underdahl, 87, of Kenyon, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at the Reflections Home in Northfield, Minnesota.

He was born May 9, 1925 in Warsaw Township, North of Kenyon, the son of John and Gilma (Kasa) Underdahl. One of seven children, Peter attended school through the 8th grade at District 128, Warsaw Township. He graduated from Kenyon High School in 1943 and spent some time on the home farm until he joined the Navy in February, 1945. Peter achieved the rank of Pharmacist Mate 3rd Class and spent time at the Corona Naval Hospital in San Diego, California. As he was preparing to go in to the Fleet Marines, the Atomic Bomb was dropped and World War II ended. He then boarded the heavy cruise USS FALL RIVER in Pearl Harbor and was one of hundred of ships present to participate in testing the A-Bomb at Bikini Atoll. Peter spent 23 months in the military and returned to Kenyon in November, 1946. After an honorable discharge from the Navy, Peter worked several different jobs in Dennison, Northfield and Iowa until he married LaVon Amundson in Kenyon on July 11, 1948, and began working at the Kenyon Co-Op Oil – formerly known at Tydol Veedol gas station. During Peter''s 20 years there, the company grew and expanded. In 1967 the Underdahls left Kenyon and Peter started his career with Lester Farm Buildings in Southwestern Minnesota. Peter was recognized several years as Salesman of the Year with Lester’s and also recognized nationally by the Rural Builders Association. He retired from Lester’s in 1988. After his retirement he drove school bus in St. James and Kenyon.

Peter was active in local affairs including: President of First Lutheran Church in St. James, Minnesota for three years, Transportation of Veterans from Watonwan County to the V.A. Hospital once a week or as needed, and delivery of Meals on Wheels for the elderly and Shut-Ins in St. James.

In 1997, Peter and LaVon moved back to Kenyon and enjoyed time for golf, travel and visits with their three children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Peter was a devoted husband, loving father, and a great bear hugger to his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, LaVon Underdahl of Kenyon; children, Pamela (and Leonard) Boyle of San Luis Obispo, CA, Lynn (and Brad) Sturm of LaCrescent, MN, and Jerald Underdahl (and Steve Brandwein) of Phoenix, AZ; four grandchildren, Serena (and Scott) Von Ruden of Seattle, WA, Emily Sturm (and Bonnie Lohman) of Minneapolis, MN, Colin Boyle of San Luis Obispo, CA, and Kyra Siegfriedt of San Luis Obispo, CA; two great grandchildren, Odessa and Leo Von Ruden; sister, Marian Rodde of Kenyon; brother, Leroy (and Shirley) Underdahl of Dennison; many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Clarabelle Brandvold, Agnes Johnson, Gladys Wardell, and Joyce Skaro, and brother-in-law, Albion Rodde.

Died:
Three Links Care Center, Northfield

Peter married L.J. AMUNDSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2013-MN-028536

Notes:

Inez Munckton, age 94 of Northfield, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the Northfield Care Center.

Funeral services will be held 11:00am Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Northfield with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, September 16th from 4 to 7 pm at the Bierman Funeral Home in Northfield and on Tuesday one hour prior to Services at the church.

Inez Irene Munckton was born October 2, 1918 in Northfield, MN, daughter of Austin and Ida (Remme) Kasa, the oldest of 10 children. She was raised on a dairy farm in rural Northfield. She transitioned to the west coast by the start of WWII to find work and it was there that she met William Munckton. They were married on August 14, 1943 in Glendale, CA.

In 1944 they moved to Northfield where Bill was a carpenter. Inez worked many jobs and was well known throughout the community for her strong work ethic. Some of those jobs were Bierman’s Home Furnishings, Northfield Lines, Northfield Taxi, Laura’s Café, 3M, Swenson’s Jewelry, Edelbrock’s Hatchery, and The Cage at St. Olaf College.

She was in the Bluebird Neighborhood of the Northfield retirement Center since February, 2013 and enjoyed concerts, bingo, lots of friends and the caring staff.

Inez Munckton is survived by sons Mark (Diane) Munckton of Raeford, NC, Tom (Phyllis) Munckton of Northfield; sisters Helen Radtke of Vermillion, Avis Reed of Northfield, Donna (Sewell) Mathre of Maple Grove, Joanne Kucera of Houston, TX; sisters-in-law Janice Kasa of Northfield, JoAnn Kasa of Cottage Grove; grandchildren Jason, Jaime, and Michael; and great grandchildren Kylie and Ryker. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband William; sister Gladys Koester; brothers Austin, Helge, Donald, and Gene Kasa.

Birth:
Northfield according to her death certificate

Died:
Northfield Care Center

Inez married Willliam MUNCKTON on 14 Aug 1943 in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1920-MN-005078

Family/Spouse: B.G. RADTKE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2009-MN-010715

Notes:

Helge Kasa, 86, rural Dennison, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at the Sunset Nursing Home in Kenyon.

  Helge Even Kasa was born December 26, 1922 in rural Goodhue County, son of Austin and Ida (Remme) Kasa. He was raised with his family on various farms in the Dennison area and attended country school. On June 27, 1941 he was united in marriage to Catherine Marjorie Bradford and they made their home in Northfield with Helge working for the Northfield Condensory.

  Helge and Catherine began dairy farming in 1945, first in the Dennison area, then on a farm in the Stanton, returned back to the Dennison area before purchasing their farm east of Dennison in 1959. He began working for Armour and Company in South St Paul. He retired from Armour in 1978 and continued working around the farm as long as he was able.

  Helge had a lifelong love of horses. He, his children, and grandchildren also had riding horses and enjoyed going to many horse shows where they all competed. Helge continued throughout his life buying, selling and trading horses and making many new friends along the way. He enjoyed his time on the farm especially when family and friends came to visit. He was a life long member of Vang Lutheran Church and served on the Cemetery Board.

  Helge Kasa is survived by son Harland (Roberta) Kasa of Cannon Falls; daughters Janet Due of Loveland, CO; Judy Preston of Hampton; sisters Inez Munckton of Northfield, Helen Radtke of Northfield, Avis (Curt) Reed of Northfield, Donna (Sewell) Mathre of Maple Grove, Joanne Kucera of Houston, TX; sisters-in-law Janice Kasa of Northfield, JoAnn Kasa of Cottage Grove; grandchildren Harland Kasa Jr,  Scott Kasa, Kris Kasa, Cindy Due, Dana Huntington, Becky Due, Dave Preston, and Mike Preston; 16 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Catherine; sister Gladys Koester; brothers Austin, Donald, and Gene Kasa; son-in-law Bill Preston.

Funeral Services were Saturday, April 11 at Vang Lutheran Church of rural Dennison with burial at Vang Cemetery.

Died:
Kenyon Sunset Home

Helge married Catherine Marjorie BRADFORD on 27 Jun 1941. Catherine was born on 1 Oct 1922 in Rice County, Minnesota; died on 3 Jun 1997 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1927-09931
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2008-MN-015103

Notes:

Birth:
Nerstrand

Died:
Woodbury Health Care Center

Family/Spouse: Joann Lois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2005-MN-026590
• Baptism: 7 May 1933, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

Never married.

Notes:

Writer, biographer, business woman, and poet.

Died:
as Janice Rachie

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

Notes:

Janet Due, age 77, of Northfield, passed away August 23, 2020, in Three Links Care Center.

Janet was born the daughter of Helge and Catherine (Bradford) Kasa on February 7, 1943, in Northfield. She was raised in the Dennison area, graduated from Kenyon High School in 1961, then moved to Mankato, where she attended beauty school. Janet married and moved to Fairmont to start her family. She worked various jobs before moving, with her daughters, to Loveland, Colorado. In Loveland, she eventually started JD’s Answering Service, which she owned and operated for several years. Due to failing health, Janet returned to Northfield.

While younger, Janet loved riding horses, competing in horse shows and snowmobiling. She was spirited, outgoing and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Janet was very much a people person and always looked forward to a good laugh. Later in life, she kept busy with Do-It-Yourself projects and gardening but especially loved the outdoors, new adventures and traveling with family.

Janet is survived by her daughters Cindy (Daniel) Hawkes of Pine City, Dana (Ben) Vernelson of Valentines, VA, Becky Due of Loveland, CO; four grandchildren Nicole Pape, Timothy Manlick, Danielle (Lee) Maxfield, Joshua Huntington; her brother Harland (Roberta) Kasa of Cannon Falls; and her sister Judy Preston of Hampton. Janet was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law William Preston.

Family/Spouse: Jorgen DUE. Jorgen was born in 1933; died on 23 Jan 2014 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]