Ane Olsdatter KJØS

Notes:

Birth:
Kjøs 94/3-4 Nedre

Died:
Søyne 50/

Ane married Torstein Torsteinson SØYNE about 1732 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Torstein (son of Torstein Simonsen SØYNE and Guri Knutsdatter JEVNE) was born in 1683 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 15 May 1742 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Søyne 50/

Died:
Syndrol 48/1

Family/Spouse: Knut Ivarson SÅRRBU. Knut was born in 1730 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1810 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Syndrol 48/1

Died:
Syndrol 48/1

Family/Spouse: Ola Johannessen BØE. Ola (son of Johannes Olsen KJØS and Anne Asbjørnsdatter BØE) was born in 1759 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1820 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Of Syndrol 48/1 according to Trudy.

In the 1865 Norwegian census he was Thorstajn Olsson, 51, living with his family on Søndrohl, mitre, in Vang. He had two sons named Ole.

Birth:
Syndrol 48/1

Died:
the date on his gravestone

Torstein married Ragndi Olsdotter ELLINGBØE on 25 Jun 1846 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Ragndi (daughter of Ola Torleivsson ELLINGBØE and Ågot Helgesdotter ELLINGBØE) was born on 6 Jul 1826 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 10 Apr 1898 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Syndrol 48/1

Family/Spouse: Vilhelm Olsen LUND. Vilhelm (son of Ole Evensen and Randi Thronsdatter) was born about 1797 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died after 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She is probably Marit Olsdatter Syndrol, I17705 in Jim’s VS. That is assumed here and is consistent with the bygdebok (Vang A, p.828).

Eugene shows Knut as having three sisters: Dorthea, Marit, and ?. The 1865 Norwegian census, at which time Marit Olsdatter was a widow on Viland øvre in Vang, Knud and Dorthe (b. 1848) were the only two children living with Marit.

She was living wih Knut and Marit in Kerkhoven Twp in the 1875 census.

An 88 year-old Marit, born in Norway, is living with Knut and Julia in Kerkhoven Twp in the 1895 Minnesota state census.

Altarking’s Tarbox Family Tree incorrectly calls her Maren Evensdatter. (Maren E gave birth to an Ole on 22 Oct 1832. The father was Tosten Olsen Søndre-Bøe.)

Family/Spouse: Torstein Knudsen SØNDROL. Torstein (son of Knut Ivarsen TUNE and Anne Thomasdatter SYNDROL) was born in 1800 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1860 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 14 Mar 1847, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

She is Marit Torsteinsdatter Syndrol, I7028, in Jim’s Ellingboe tree. She is I13907 in Jim’s VS.

Knut and Marit were from different Søndrol farms and may be distant cousins.

In the 1865 Norwegian census, she was 19 years old, still single, and living with her parents and siblings on Søndrohl, mitre in Vang.

Vang A, p. 816, says she came to the U.S. in 1865. Earl Knutson’s research of the West Norway Lake Lutheran Church says that Marit died in 1883.

According to a Norway Lake church record, she came to Norway Lake in 1872.

She is not listed in the 1885 state census.

Died:
Kevin Thompson’s Find A Grave entry for her says 1883.

Family/Spouse: Knut Torsteinsson SØNDROL. Knut (son of Torstein Knudsen SØNDROL and Marit Olsdatter SYNDROL) was born on 9 Aug 1837 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1905 in Minnesota; was buried in West Norway Lake Lutheran Cemetery, Sunburg, Norway Lake Twp, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 27 Apr 1851, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

In the 1865 Norwegian census, she was an unmarried 15 year-old living with her parents and siblings on Søndrohl, mitre.

In the 1900 Norwegian census, she was probably the Anne Torsteinsdatter, b. 1851, who is living with her husband and two children on the Myre farm in Vang. Her husband is Ole Toressen, b. 1841, and the two children living with them are Knut Olssen, b. 1891 (”søn, søger smaaskolen”) and Gjertrud Olsdatter, b. 1893. Neither the marriage nor the birth of the two children is recorded in the Vang church books.

Family/Spouse: Ola Toreson BØ. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1909-MN-015987
• Baptism: 8 Oct 1854, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

She is Randi Torsteinsdatter Syndrol, I7080, in Jim’s VS.

Her family farm name was called Sönderold in her birth record.

In the 1865 Norwegian census, she is 12 years old and living with her parents and siblings on Søndrohl, mitre, in Vang.

This Randi is the Rangdi Søndvol to whom Ove Ovesen Ellingbø refers in his 1896 letter to his mother. According to Trudy: “She first married Torstein Flaten from Bøaflatadn in Vang. They lived in Minneapolis until Torstein died in 1895. She took the children back to Norway for a few months and then went back to Minnesota, settling in Sunburg where she married Torstein Hollen, born in Hoverstad 63 in Vang. He was a widower with children. They had 2 children. She died in Minneapolis in 1909 and he died in Sunburg in 1930. I don't know if they stayed married or not.”

Called “Maude” in the 1885 state census.

In the 1895 Minnesota census, she (Randa) and her family lived at 1604 E. Lake Street in Minneapolis. Tosten, 47, was a “dairyman.”

In the 1900 federal census, she and her second husband, Thosten Hollen, and her and their children lived in Kerkhoven Twp, Swift County. Randi came to the U.S. in 1869 and Thosten in 1866. Randi had had 10 children, 9 still living. The children from her first marriage that were living with her were Baldor, 14 (b. Feb 1886), Nordal, 12 (b. Jan 1888), and Walter, 9 (b. July 1890).

In the 1905 state census, Tosten and his and her children still lived in Kerkhoven. Rangdy, however, along with four of her children from her first marriage were living separately on a farm in Murdock, Kerkhoven Twp. Rangdy and her children are listed with the last name Flattan. Those children are: Baldor, 19, Nordahl, 17, Valtor, 14, and Meble, 12. They live next door to Ole and Sigre Ellestad (#1953 and #1956).

She is Ronda Flaten on her death certificate. In that certificate, she is identified as a widow living at 2011 2-1/2 Street in Minneapolis. She married at 19 and had 10 children, 8 of whom were still alive at her death. No informant is named on her death certificate. She died of pulmonary tuberculosis which she had had for “8 or 10 years.” Her father was Thosten Sondrol and her mother was unknown. She was buried at “Layman’s.”

Birth:
9 July 1855 on her death certificate

Randi married Tosten N FLATEN on 25 Dec 1873 in Rice County, Minnesota. Tosten (son of Nils Kristoffersen BERGE and Berit Torsteinsdatter KVAM) was born in 1848 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1895 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Randi married Thosten Evenson HOLLEN on 23 Jun 1897 in Swift County, Minnesota, and was divorced. Thosten (son of Even Helgessen HØVERSTAD and Anne Tostensdatter VØVLISEIGA) was born on 13 Oct 1845 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 15 Dec 1930 in Swift County, Minnesota; was buried on 19 Dec 1930 in West Norway Lake Lutheran Cemetery, Sunburg, Norway Lake Twp, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Of Sondrol 48/1 according to Trudy.

Apparently purchased his farm from the horse farmer Ivar I. Syndrol in 1900 and adopted the name.

Ole married Gjartrud Ivarsdotter ELLINGBØ in 1905. Gjartrud (daughter of Ivar Knutsson ELLINGBØ and Berit Olsdatter ELLINGBØ) was born on 15 Mar 1874 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 17 Jan 1949 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; was buried in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 18 Jan 1826, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway
• Confirmation: 28 Jun 1840, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Still unmarried and living at home with his parents in the 1865 census.

Birth:
January 2nd in the 1910 Norwegian census

Ole married Ambjør Olsdatter BERGE in 1867 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 11 Nov 1827, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway
• Confirmation: 30 Jul 1843, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

He is Ola Vilhjølmson Lund, I8745, in Jim’s VS.

He was gaardbruger selveier on the Faarhaugene farm 26a in Vestre Slidre in the 1865 census.

Shown as of the Veblen farm in Vang when his daughter Randi was born.

There was also an Ole Vilhelmson Lund born 12 January, baptized 18 Jan 1826. His parents were Vilhelm Olsen and Anne Olsdatter. He was confirmed on 28 Jun 1840.

In the 1900 Norwegian census, Ole and Anne lived on the Ellestad 23/4 farm in Vestre Slidre with their son Jon Olssen Ellestad, b. 1870 in Vestre Slidre, and, apparently, their grandson Ole Knutssen Ellestad, b. 1881 in Vestre Slidre.

Family/Spouse: Anne Endrisdatter BAGGETHUN. Anne (daughter of Endre Johnson ELLINGBØ and Margrethe Thomasdatter) was born on 14 Apr 1829 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jøger Jøgerson. Jøger (son of Jøger Jøgerson KVEBØKKO and Sigrid Helgesdatter NORDSVEEN) was born in 1831 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1906 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Called Berit in some sources. Called Anne Wilhemsdatter Lund in Berith’s birth record. Called Anne in the bygdebok.

She must be a daughter of Vilhjølm Olsson Tune (#11827), However, the names and birth years of his daughters don’t line up with the information here.

Birth:
Lund 32/8

Family/Spouse: Andris Gunnarson LIEN. Andris (son of Gunnar Nilsson ØDEGÅRD and Berit Andrisdatter GIVRE) was born in Aug 1825 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 10 Oct 1873 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 11 Nov 1832, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Richard Duhoux calls him Ole Torsteinsson Øvre Villand Bergen.

Carole Heimdahl’s write-up for nllha.org:

Ole Thostenson and Anna Lassesdatter, Charter members West Norway Lake Church
Ole Thostenson was born 26 October 1832 the oldest child of Torsten Knudsen Sondrohl and Marith Olsdatter Sondrohl [ 1807-1898] in Vang local parish, Valdres Parish, Oppland, Norway.
Ole left Vang local parish for Laerdal Parish, Sogn og Fjordane 10 March 1865. He signed out as Ole Tostenson Sondrolejet.
He married Anna Lassesdater 22 April 1865 in Laerdal Parish and they left for America 30 April 1865. Ole’s sister Marit Tostensdatter may have traveled with them. She signed out of Vang Parish for America 12 April 1865. Ole’s mother Marith, brother Knut and sister Dorthe followed in 1866.
Anna Lassesdatter was born 26 Oct 1842, the 8th child of Lasse Torrissen Laerdalsore [1792-1885] and Ragnild Olsdatter [1800-1894] in Laerdal Parish, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway.
The families first recorded residence is in Rice County. Their first child is born there and baptized at Holden Lutheran church on 6 Jan 1867.
1. Ragnhilda Marie: born 29 Oct 1866, died 12 Jan 1892, married Ole Ellingboe, 1 child
They moved to Swift County and settle in Kerkhoven Township. Ole homesteaded 160 acres as Ole Thompsen in sec 26 [NW1/4]. This adjoined the farm of his sister Marit and husband Tosten Quamme in section 26{NE 1/4]. He also purchased 40 acres in Sec 23 [SW1/4 of SE 1?4] as Ole T. Sondrol. He received the title to his homesteaded property 1 April 1876. Ole and Tosten were 2 of several families from Valdres Parish to move from Rice and Goodhue counties in the late 1860’s settle in Kerkhoven Township.
Ole and Anna have 5 more children in Kerkhoven Township
2 Tosten Edward: born 26 Mar 1870, died 20 Oct 1902, married Betsy Polson
3 Lewis/Louis: born Mar 1872, died 7 May 1921, married Carrie, 1 child , carpenter, poultry rancher
4 Regina: born 2 Sept 1876, died 5 Aug 1955, married Ole J Langaard
5 Dina: born 3 Dec 1881, died 12 April 1965, married Andrew Mitthun, 1 child
6 Edward: born 2 May 1884, died 11 Jan 1972, married Luella Matilda Halvorsen, 7 children, farmer, railroad
laborer
Ole passed away 26 May 1889 at age 56, and after services was buried in the West Norway Lake cemetery.
Anna remains on the farm and the land was still in her name on the 1907 plat map. She died 24 June 1916, age 73, at the home of her daughter Dina Mitthun in Fargo, North Dakota. She is buried 27 June in the West Norway Lake Cemetery according to church records.
Ole signed the 1875 charter using his birth name Ole Thostenson, but added Sondrol to his name in the 1876 baptismal record of his daughter Regina. By the 1880 census he is just Ole or Ole T. Sondrol.
Ole’s brother Knut Sondrol and wife Marit, sister Marit and husband Tosten Quamme and sister Dorthe and husband Ole H. Hande are also charter members of West Norway Lake Church and have their own biographies.

Family/Spouse: Anne Lassesdatter SINJARHEIM. Anne was born on 25 Oct 1842 in Lærdal, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway; died in North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 24 Sep 1837, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

He is Knut Torsteinsson Villand, I7029, in Jim’s Ellingboe tree. That’s also what the bygdebok calls him (Vang A, p. 816).

He is I13908 in Jim’s VS, which shows him as born on Syndrol 48/1 Villand.

Knut and Marit were from different Søndrol farms and may be distant cousins. Jim calls him Knut Torsteinsson Villand.

The Norway Lake Lutheran church records have this entry for him: “Knut T. Sondrol, born in Balders. Came to the U.S. with his mother. Married Marit Tostenson, born in Balders. Came to Norway Lake 1872. Married second time with Julia Brandvold, born in Solor. Came to Norway Lake in 1883.”

In the 1875 Minnesota census, he (as Knut T Sonderal) and his family live in Kerkhoven Twp.

In the 1880 census, Knut and Marit lived with their family in Kerkhoven Twp, Swift County. The household consists of Knut, 42, Marit, 33, Tosten, 7, Theodor, 4, Ole, 3, and Mina 5 months. Also living in the household is Marit Sundrol, 73, mother, and Ole Johnson, 21, servant.

In the 1885 state census, Knudt is apparently a widower. The family lives in Kerkoven Twp. Julia Brandval, 32, already is listed as part of his household.

In the 1900 census, Knudt and Julia and family (indexed as Sandral) live in Kerkhoven Twp, Swift County, Minnesota. Living with them are four of Knudt’s sons (Thosten, Theodore, Ole, and Martin) and Clara, his daughter with Julia.

Not listed in the MHS death index so he may have died before 1904.

Earl Knutson’s write-up for nllha.org:

Knut and Marit Sondrol, Charter Members of West Norway Lake Lutheran Church
Baptism records show that Knut Tostenson Sondrol was born 9 August 1837 in Vang, Oppland, Norway. The parents are Tosten Knudsen Sondrahle-Eie and Marith Olsdatter.
Knut “Thorstajnson” appears in the 1865 census from Vang. The listed residence is the farm called Viland Øvre and his housemates are his widowed mother Marit Olsdatter and his sister Dorthe Thorstajnsdatter. Their birth years are 1806 and 1848, respectively.
Knut Tostenson, along with his mother Marit Olsdatter and sister Dorthe Tostensdatter are in the passenger list of the ship Fredrick Peterson that sailed from Bergen, Norway on May 1, 1866 and arrived in Quebec on June 2, 1866. All three have the last name Sønderol and hail from Vang Valdres. Their ages are 30, 59 and 16, respectively. (Dorthe’s age mismatches that from the census by 3 years.) It is surprising that they left from Bergen, as that is a long way, across mountains, from Vang.
The name Knut T. Søndreol appears thrice as a parent in baptism records from the Norway lake Congregation. The children are Tosten (born 14 Nov 1872), Theodor (born 4 August 1875), and Martin (born 16 September 1881) The mother of all three is Mari (or Marit) Thostensdatter.
Regarding Marit, her birth and emigration information are uncertain. Census records, below, state that she was born in Norway. There are two possibilities from Vang Parish. She could be from other areas of Norway as well.
The 1875 census of Swift County has Knut T. “Sonderal,” age 38, and Marit, age 28. With them are Tosten, age 2, and Marit Olson, age 69. (By coincidence, both the mother and the wife are named Marit.)
The 1880 census of Kerkhoven Township, Swift County has Knut Sundrol (age 42, born Norway) and Marit (33, born Norway). Others: “Fosten” (7), Theodor (4), Ole (3), Mina (5 months) and Marit Sundrol (mother, 73).
Knut’s wife Marit passed in 1883. This is indicated by a grave marker at the West Norway Lutheran Church, which reads Marit Sondrol, 1847-1883.
Knut (here spelled Knudt, age 47) is also in the 1885 census, same township. The children in the household are: Tosten, 12; Theodor, 9; Ole, 6; and Martin, 3. Others in the household are: Julia Brandvol, age 32, and Ole Bjornson, 22. Knut’s mother Marit Olsdatter, age 78, is listed in the neighboring house. Very likely, Julia was hired to keep house and raise the children after Marit’s death. Eventually, Knut and Julia married.
In the 1895 census of Kerkhoven Township, Swift County, we find Knut T. Sondrol (age 57, born in Norway, in MN 29 years, in enumeration district 26 years) and Julia Sondrol (age 48?, born in Norway, in MN and the enumeration district 22 years). There are 5 children, aged 2 to 22, all born in Minnesota, and an adult, Marit Sondrol, age 88, born in Norway.
The 1900 census of Kerkhoven Township, Swift County has Knudt T. Sandrol (born August 1837 in Norway, immigrated 1866) and Julie Sandrol (born April 1852 in Norway, immigrated 1882). Also in the house are 4 sons and a daughter, all born in Minnesota.
In the 1905 census of Kerkhoven Township, Swift County, MN we find Knut T. Sondrol (age 67), born in Norway, a state resident for 39 years, and a resident of the enumeration district for 36 years. Also in the household are Julia (53), born in Norway, an enumeration district resident for 22 years and 10 others, ages 32 to 5 months, all born in Minnesota. Included are a daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren.
The above census record shows that Knut arrived in Swift County in 1869, having lived the prior three years at another Minnesota location. That location is not known.
Among the many Sondrol grave markers at the West Norway Lake Lutheran Church are these:
Knut T. Sondrol, 1837-1905
Marit Sondrol, 1847-1883.
Julie K. Sondrol, 1852-1932.

Knut’s mother Marit Olsdatter deserves special mention. A widow, she emigrated at age 59. In a more gender-equal world, she would surely have been listed as a charter member of the West Norway Lake Church. Records at the Swift County Historical Society state that she died 23 March1898. Her place of interment is not recorded.

Birth:
Eugene has this date as 8 Aug 1837 and place of birth as Vestre Slidre in Valdres.

Died:
Eugene has Knut’s death as 9 Jun 1905. Knut is listed in the 1905 Minnesota state census. Find A Grave says 1906.

Family/Spouse: Marit Torsteinsdotter SØNDROL. Marit (daughter of Torstein Olsson SÖNDROL and Ragndi Olsdotter ELLINGBØE) was born on 3 Mar 1847 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died before 1885 in Minnesota; was buried in West Norway Lake Lutheran Cemetery, Sunburg, Norway Lake Twp, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Knut married Julie Johannesdatter (Julia K) BRANDVOLD about 1888. Julie was born in Apr 1852 in Brandval, Hedmark, Norway; died on 22 Sep 1932 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota; was buried in West Norway Lake Lutheran Cemetery, Sunburg, Norway Lake Twp, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 14 May 1845, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

The bygdebok, Vang A, p. 829, has her having a son Knut in 1869 with Knut Guttormsson Oldre. The Vang church records confirm this. The unmarried Marit Tostensdatter Söndrol, b. 1845, and the unmarried Knud Guttormsen Oldre, b. 1848, were the parents of Knud Knudsen who was born 2 Dec 1869 and was baptized 13 March 1870. It was the first instance or leirmaal for the pair.

The baptismal sponsors for the child were Ole Nielsen Kattevold, Iver Olsen Söndrol-eie, Einar Iversen Söndrol, Sigrid Olsdatter Kattevold, and Randi Tostensdatter Söndrol.

Carole H’s write-up for the Norway Lake church indicates that the Marit who married Tosten Olson Quamme came to the U.S. in 1865 and married him in 1867. But that doesn’t work for this Marit. So we don’t know who the Marit was who married Tosten Olson Quamme in Minnesota.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1933-MN-006378
• Baptism: 25 Dec 1848, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Called Dorthe Thorstajnsdatter in the 1865 Norwegian census.

In the 1875 Minnesota census, she seems to have been called Berthe. She and her husband Ole H. and their family live in Kerkhoven Twp, Swift County. Next on the census form listing is her brother Knut and his family (and whose household contains their mother.)

Eugene has her marrying Ole H. Hande. That Ole H Hande was living in Kerkhoven Twp in the 1885 Minnesota census.

Dorothy was the widow of Ole. She had been in Sunburg for 12 years and 66 years in the U.S. She died from bronchitis and influenza complicated by senility. The informant for her death certificate was John Hystad of Sunburg.

Family/Spouse: Ole H HANDE. Ole (son of Halvor Pedersen HANDE and Barbro Nielsdatter HØYNE) was born on 3 May 1845 in Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 21 Nov 1925 in Norway Lake Twp, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota; was buried in West Norway Lake Lutheran Cemetery, Sunburg, Norway Lake Twp, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1940-MN-016009

Notes:

A Thorsten Sondrol married a Betsey Polsen in Swift County on 8 Dec 1890.

In the 1900 census, he is listed as single and living with his parents and siblings in Kerkhoven Twp.

He registered for the draft as Tosten K. Sondrol on September 12, 1918, in Benson. He gave his age as 45 and his birth date as 14 Nov 1872. He was a farmer and his nearest relative was Mrs. Julia Sondrol of Kerkhoven Twp. He was of medium height and build with dark eyes and a bald head.

In the 1920 census, he is single and living near Theodor, Ole, and Julia in Kerkhoven Twp, Swift County.

In the 1930 census, he is still single and farming in Kerkhoven Twp.

The Dalby Database, regarding burials in the West Norway Lake cemetery, has his name spelled Thosten K. Sondrol.

Died:
indexed as Thosten K Sandral

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1949-MN-007112

Notes:

In the 1920 census, he is living near the rest of the Sondrols in Kerkhoven Twp, Swift County.

In the 1930 census he is a widower living with his sons and daughter in Kerkhoven Twp very near to the farm of his brother Ole.

Birth:
4 Aug 1875 according to Eugene

Theodore married Tone Bertine LANSVERK on 23 Nov 1902 in Swift County, Minnesota. Tone (daughter of Bjorn Endresen LANSVERK and Engeborg Dorthea SVALSTAD) was born on 30 Nov 1884 in Norway Lake Twp, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota; died on 27 Apr 1921 in Swift County, Minnesota; was buried on 4 May 1921 in West Norway Lake Lutheran Cemetery, Sunburg, Norway Lake Twp, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1952-MN-016343

Notes:

He was still single and the head of household in the 1910 census when the family lived in Kerkhoven Twp, Swift County, near the Ole O. Ellingboes (#5122 ). The household consisted of Ole, his brother Martin, his sister Clara, and their mother, Julia.

An article in the Willmar Tribune mentioning his marriage called him a well-to-do Swift County farmer.

He registered for the draft in Benson on September 12, 1918. He gave his age as 40 and his birthdate as September 24, 1877. He was a farmer at Route #2, Kerkhoven. He gave as his nearest relative his wife, Mrs. Alma Sondrol. He was described as of medium height and build with blue eyes and light hair.

In the 1930 census, he and his wife and five children are living on a farm in Kerkhoven Twp near his brother Theodore.

Birth:
the date on his draft registration card

Ole married Alma Louise LANDSVERK on 16 Apr 1914 in Swift County, Minnesota. Alma (daughter of Bjorn Endresen LANSVERK and Engeborg Dorthea SVALSTAD) was born on 4 Jul 1892 in Norway Lake Twp, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota; died on 27 Aug 1994 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota; was buried in West Norway Lake Lutheran Cemetery, Sunburg, Norway Lake Twp, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Not listed with the family in the 1885 Minnesota census.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1954-MN-016366

Notes:

Living with Ole, Clara, and his step-mother in Kerkhoven Twp in the 1910 census.

He registered for the draft on September 12, 1918, in Benson as Martin Sondrol. He was 36 years old and gave his birth date as September 16th. The year is not shown on the copy but presumably it’s 1881 or 1882. He gave his address as Murdock 3, Kerkhoven Twp, and his nearest relative as Mrs. Martin Sondrol of that same address. He was of medium height and build with blue eyes and dark hair.

In the 1930 census, he and his wife and three children lived in Kerkhoven Twp, Swift County. Their farm is listed on the same census page as Selmer Framstad (#15995).

Birth:
16 Sep 1888 according to Eugene but that would seem to be after Marit died

Martin married Anna Mary SWENSON on 30 Nov 1917 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. Anna (daughter of STENSRUD) was born on 11 May 1894 in Minnesota; died on 2 Feb 1977 in Swift County, Minnesota; was buried in West Norway Lake Lutheran Cemetery, Sunburg, Norway Lake Twp, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Myre 103/3 Høre

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1905-41-2553

Notes:

Living at home with her parents and siblings in Minneapolis in the 1885 state census. In the column for “Condition”, there is no indication that she was “deaf, dumb, blind, insane, or idiotic.”

She is still living with her parents in Minneapolis in the 1895 census.

In the 1900 census, she, as 25 year-old Bertha Flatten, is an inmate at the School for Feeble Minded in Faribault.

She died of feeble mindedness, epilepsy, and mitral stenosis.

Birth:
30-6-19 on her death certificate means years-months-days

Died:
died at the Faribault School for Defectives

Notes:

Called Dorothea in the 1885 state census.

In the 1900 census, she had been married for three years and had had no children.

Margarite married Frederick WILLIAMSON on 19 Sep 1897 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Frederick was born in Sep 1870 in Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Called Annie in the 1880 census.

In the 1940 census, she is the 60 year-old widow Nellie T Pederson and lives with her daughter and son-in-law in Vancouver, Washington. Five years earlier, she had lived in Minneapolis.

A Trønderlag source says that she died 24 March 1961.

Nellie married Christoffer PEDERSON on 7 Jul 1898 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Christoffer was born on 17 Nov 1872 in Norway; died on 14 Jul 1936 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed in the 1885 state census. Not listed later.

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1941-MN-006713

Notes:

Living with his mother in the 1905 state census.

In the 1910 census he and his brother Walter are roomers in Minneapolis at 320 Cedar Avenue. Both men are laborers.

He registered for the draft on September 12, 1918, in Willmar. He was a farmer in Gennessee Twp. His nearest relative was Alta Dorothy Flaten of 1 Gennessee. He was of medium height and build. No information was taken for his eye or hair color.

In the 1920 census, he is 33 year-old Balder Flaten, a farmer in Gennessee Twp, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. The household consists of himself, Alta, 26, Wiliam, 3 months, Charles, apparently also 3 months, and Walter, Balder’s brother.

In the 1930 census, Balder is a boilermaker for a steam railroad shop and he and his family live in Willmar in a house on Litchfield Avenue that he is renting. The family consists of Balder, 44, Alta, 36, William B, 13, Charles B, 10, Leo G, 9, Anna M, 7, Calvin C, 5, Helen M, 3, Elroy J, 1, and Raymond H, 4 months.

In the 1940 census, he was a WPA laborer living on a farm in Gennessee Twp, Kandiyohi County.

According to his death certificate, for which his wife Alta was the informant, Balder was a WPA worker. He died of myocarditis brought on by the flu. He died in Fahlun Twp but he was a resident of Gennessee Twp.

Family/Spouse: Alta Dorothy PETERSON. Alta (daughter of Charles PETERSON and Anna ANDERSON) was born on 3 Aug 1893 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota; died on 15 Nov 1968 in Willmar, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota; was buried on 18 Nov 1968 in Atwater Union Cemetery, Atwater, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1960-MN-025633

Notes:

Living with his mother in the 1905 state census.

In the 1910 census he is living in Minneapolis with his sister Nellie Pedersen and her family. He is a clerk in a butcher shop.

He registered for the draft in Minneapolis on June 5, 1917. At that time he lived at 2411 11th Avenue South in Minneapolis. He was self-employed with a grocery business at 910 East 24th Street. He was married with a wife and child and claimed their dependancy as grounds for exemption from the draft. He was tall and slender with blue eyes and light hair.

In the 1930 census, he and his family live at 4101 41st Avenue South in Minneapolis. He has a grocery store.

In 1937, he was licensed to sell “lunch, groceries, soft drinks and confectionery” at 2507 East 38th Street in Minneapolis.

In the 1940 census, he and his wife and four children still lived at 4101 41st Avenue in south Minneapolis. He was a the manager of a confectionery.

He was the informant for his brother Walter’s death certificate. At that time, Nordahl lived at 4101 41st Avenue S.

According to Mark, Nordahl owned the building his store was in and rented out several stores in the building to others.

Birth:
birth location according to his draft registration

Nordahl married Almida Caroline RENNING on 8 Sep 1914 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Almida (daughter of Conrad RENNING and Marie PETERSON) was born on 25 Mar 1896 in Minnesota; died on 11 Jan 1980 in Scott County, Minnesota; was buried on 14 Jan 1980 in Hillside Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1943-MN-023791

Notes:

Living with his mother, as Valtor, in the 1905 state census.

In the 1910 census he and his brother Baldur are roomers in Minneapolis at 320 Cedar Avenue. Both men are laborers.

In the 1920 census, he is a farm laborer on his brother Balder’s farm in Kandiyohi County.

In the 1930 census, Walter was a lodger with a family in south Minneapolis. He was a salesman in the groceries business.

Walter died of tuberculosis. At his death he was a single man who was a clerk in a grocery store. He lived at 736 East Franklin and had lived in Minneapolis all of his life. His brother Nordahl was the informant for his death certificate.

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1910-MN-019370

Notes:

Not listed in the 1900 census. Living with her mother, as a 12 year-old, in the 1905 state census.

In the 1910 census, she (as Mabel Flaten) and her brother Nordahl Flaten are living with their sister Nellie Pedersen (husband Christopher b. ca 1873) and her family in Minneapolis. Mabel is shown as 22 years old and is a cutter in a knitting works.

Mabel died from typhoid fever which had produced internal hemorrhaging as well as pneumonia. She lived at 2311 E 32nd Street in Minneapolis and was employed as a “cutter.”

A different Mabel Flaten, a few years older and perhaps a cousin, married a Walter G Lee in Renville County on 11 Sept 1912.

Birth:
The child shown in the Minnesota Births and Christenings database on FS as born on this date to these parents was named Emily Ruth.

Died:
at Norwegian Deaconess Hospital in Minneapolis

Buried:
This is the cemetery on the northeast corner of Lake Street and Cedar Avenue. It is the oldest cemetery in Minneapolis and is now called the Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery. Minneapolis’s poorest citzens were buried in unmarked mass graves in Section H.

Notes:

Probably is the 7 year-old Teoline living with her father in the 1905 state census.

As Ruby T., 12, she is living with her father and siblings in Kerkhoven Twp in the 1910 census.

In the 1920 census, as Ruby Shelstad, married but with no husband listed, she is living with her father and two half-brothers, as well as her son, in Kerkhoven Twp.

Died:
as Mrs. Ruby Theoline Sjelstad

Ruby married Oscar Iver SJELSTAD on 14 Nov 1917 in Swift County, Minnesota. Oscar was born on 30 Dec 1893 in Minnesota; died on 26 May 1977 in Swift County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1910-MN-014265

Notes:

As five year-old Olai, living with his father in the 1905 state census.

Young Olie died from TB. His father was the informant for his death certificate. His surname was called “Holden” on the death certificate.

Notes:

Born in Bygnaden 43/3. Emigrated to the U.S.

Olof applied for a passport in December of 1920. He needed it for a planned trip to Norway to see his parents on December 30th. At that time, he was an S C 1 C in the U.S. Navy, stationed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Massachusetts. He wanted his new passport to be sent to him, special delivery, at the U.S.S. Luce, #99, at the Charlestown Navy Yard. Olof claims that he emigrated to the U.S. on August 7, 1914, departing from Christiania, and spent 6 uninterrupted years in Minneapolis and in the U.S. Navy. He became a naturalized citizen in Boston on December 6, 1920.

In the 1924 Boston, Massachusetts, city directory, he was Olaf O Sondrol, U.S. Navy, residing at 2½ Mt Vernon Chsn.

In the 1925 Boston directory, he was a fish cutter living at 26A Concord Chsn.

In the 1926 and 1927 Boston directories, he was a carpenter living at 26A Concord Chsn.

The 1928 Boston directory says that he has “removed to Somv.”

In the 1929 Somerville, Massachusetts, city directory, he was a cook. He and Ruth live at 8 Hancock.

May be the Olaf O. Sondrol who was a cook on a U.S. Coast Guard vessel at the time of the 1930 census. He was married. In the census, he is stationed at Boston.

In the 1933 Somerville city directory, the entry for Olaf is “rem to Winthrop.”

In the 1935 Gloucester, Massachusetts, city directory, he was with the U S Coast Guard. He and Ruth lived at 9 Highland Place.

In the 1936 Mobile, Alabama, city directory, Olaf and Ruth live at 300 Conti, apartment 4. Olaf is a “chf guard.”

In the 1936 Gulfport, Mississippi, he and Ruth lived at 1612 19th Avenue. He was with the U S Coast Guard.

In the 1956 and 1958 and 1960 Lawrence, Massachusetts, city directories, Olof and Ruth live at 224 Hampshire.

Family/Spouse: Ruth. Ruth died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Theodor married Kari Kristiansdatter TALLE in 1936. Kari was born on 6 Jan 1916 in Årdal, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway; died in 1994 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The third of 8 children (6 boys, 2 girls).

In the 1928 Minneapolis city directory, he was a clerk for N T Flaten. He lived with his brother at 3936 25th Avenue S.

In the 1929 and 1930 city directories, he was a clerk for Janney, Semple, Hill & Co. He and his brother lived at 3936 25th Avenue S.

Probably the Iver Sondrol, roomer, living in Minneapolis in the 1930 census. He was 21 years old and working as a salesman for a hardware company. He had come to the U. S. in 1926. Living with him, also a roomer, was 20 year-old Knute Sondrol who had come to the U. S. in 1924. Knute was a shipping clerk for a mail order company. Together, the two young men lived at the house of the spinster sisters Mildred and Lillian Skattos at 3936 25th Avenue South.

In the 1934 Minneapolis city directory, Iver and Evelyn live at 639 E 17th, apartment 4. Iver is still a clerk with Janney Sample Hill.

In the 1939 and 1941 and 1942 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, city directories, Iver and Evelyn live at 2012 Bever Ave SE. Iver is a salesman.

In the 1950 and 1951 Cedar Rapids directories, Iver is a salesman. He and Evelyn live at 2056 Eastern Boulevard SE.

In the 1954 and 1956 and 1957 and 1958 Cedar Rapids directories, he and Evelyn still live at 2056 Eastern Boulevard SE. He owns Sondrol’s Variety and Hardware at 1507 1st Avenue E.



His obit:

Iver O. Sondrol, 94, of 322 Liberty Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003, at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness.

Services are 3 p.m. today at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Burial will be at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Cedar Memorial Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids, is handling the arrangements.

Mr. Sondrol was born July 4, 1908, in Vang, Valdres, Norway, the son of Ole and Gertrude Sondrol. He married Evelyn June 30, 1934, in Minneapolis.

He attended high school in Norway and at age 17 immigrated to the United States, arriving at Milaca, Minn., in March 1926. As a young man he worked on farms and in small businesses in Minnesota before moving to Minneapolis in 1927, where he met his wife. In 1933, he returned to Norway to visit his brothers and sisters, his mother and his ailing father.

In working to attain U.S. citizenship, he took night classes at the University of Minnesota. He began his career working for Janney-Semple-Hill, a hardware wholesale business, and continued that career as a hardware salesman on the road until 1952.

For 22 years, he and his wife owned and operated Sondrol's Variety & Hardware, Cedar Rapids. During that time, he was active in his church, community and in organizations such as the Sons of Norway.

Survivors include his wife; his children, Trudy Wasson of Eden Prairie, Minn., Hal Sondrol of Cedar Rapids and Iver Sondrol Jr. of Muscatine; six grandchildren, one of whom preceded him in death; and four great-grandchildren.

Iver married Evelyn Margrethe OAS on 30 Jun 1934 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Evelyn (daughter of Oscar Michelsen OAS and Emma BAKKE) was born on 14 Dec 1910 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 5 Sep 2007 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1928 and 1929 Minneapolis city directories, he was a messenger for Sears Roebuck & Co. He lived with his brother at 3926 25th Avenue S.

In the 1930 city directory, he was a stockman for Sears. He and Iver still lived at 3936 25th Avenue S.

In the 1943 La Crosse city directory, he and Pearle lived at 111 S 9th, apartment 101. Knute was a salesman, Pearle was a clerk for the National Youth Administration.

In the 1945 and 1950 La Crosse directories, he was a salesman. He and Pearle lived at 1139 Main.

In the 1953, 1955, and 1956 La Crosse directories, he was a salesman for Janney Semple Hill. He lived at 2617½ Main.

In the 1959 La Crosse city directory, Knute and Florence live at 2116 Redfield. Knute is a salesman.

His obit says that he came to the U. S. in 1924. He and his (second) wife lived in La Crosse before moving to Oelwein. “Survivors are his wife; three sons, Kenneth of Lake Jackson, Texas, John of Wichita, Kansas, and David of Oelwein; five grandchildren; two brothers, Iver of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Bjarne of Vang, Valdres, Norway; two sisters, Ragna Midtsveen of Oslo, Norway, and Birit Laklien of Deset, Norway. He was preceded in death by three brothers.”

Died:
Mercy Hospital

Knute married Pearl Minnie QUAM in 1939. Pearl was born on 15 Sep 1917 in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota; died on 14 Oct 1952 in La Crosse County, Wisconsin; was buried on 17 Oct 1952 in Oak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Knute married F. FINSTAD [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

De bodde i første huset i Bølandsgøta.

Family/Spouse: Mari Andersdatter VEE. Mari (daughter of Anders Olsen MIDTUN and Oline Hermundsdatter MIDTUN) was born in 1915 in Årdal, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway; died in 2002 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

De har bygd hus på gården på oversiden av Europaveien. Han er gift med Ragna Marie Gilen (datter av Emma Ellingsdotter Buajordet fra VS og Gullik Kirkvoll fra VS) oppvokst i Gilen hos moren og stefaren. De har to døtre, den ene heter Gerd. Begg e bor i Oslo, en av dem er fly- vertinne i SAS. Bjarne var en meget brukt hyttebygger, og har bl.a. bygd Briskebu og påbygget på Tangebu.

Bjarne married R.M. GILEN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Resided in Gudbrandsdalen.

Hun hadde før hun giftet seg sønnen Dagfinn med Johannes O Syndrol. Av en eller annen grunn har ikke Frøholm dette med i sin bygdebok!!??

Family/Spouse: Johannes Olsen SYNDROL. Johannes was born on 22 Jan 1900 in Norway; died on 4 Jan 1980 in Norway; was buried in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Svein LØKLIEN. Svein died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Karstein Eiliff MIDTSVEEN. Karstein was born on 17 Oct 1920; died on 28 Apr 1998 in Oslo, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His birthday seems to 13 April but his baptism date seems to be 8 April.

According to Vickie, Ole married, had children, and moved to Torke in Vardal.

May be Ole Olssen Weflen (b. 13 April 1853) who moved to Vestre Slidre on 9 March 1881 to get married.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 8 Apr 1853, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

She was born before her parents married. Her parents were Ole Vilhelmson Lund and Anne Endresdatter Baggethun. Anders Tollefson Baggethun was the responsible person of the parish for the illegitimate Anne.

The Vang migration records show that she left Vang for Voss in January of 1881 to get married.

Yvonne and her sources believe that Anna died after she and her children arrived in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on May 12, 1890. Peter arrived in Quebec on Aug 10, 1889. Peter (and maybe Anna and the kids) went on to Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Called Anna Olson in her son Anton’s death certificate, the informant for which was her husband, and Anton’s father, Peter Hultgren of Clarissa.

Anne married Per August (Peter) Pettersen HULTGREN on 12 Apr 1881 in Voss, Hordaland, Norway. Per was born on 2 Jun 1853 in Sweden; died on 26 May 1944 in Todd County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed as a foster daughter of her grandparents Endre and Margrete in the 1865 census.

The record of her birth doesn’t suggest anything unusual but the bygdebok describes her as the reputed daughter of Ole and Anne.

Notes:

Shown as age 5 in the 1865 census. Endre is incorrectly shown as age 8. Perhaps Vilhelm was the one who was 8.

May have emigrated and lived in the U.S. as William.

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1931-MN-015166
• Occupation: Farmer, Carpenter
• Baptism: 28 Jul 1861, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway
• Confirmation: 18 Jun 1876, Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

He is the “Andrew Ellestad” who Rose refers to in her interview with Evey in the early 1970s. Andrew went to South Dakota with Erick Thompson and Tom Thompson in the mid 1880s. Later Andrew went to Clarissa and was probably the reason that Erick Thompson and family moved to Clarissa.

Rose maintained that her uncle Tom Thompson and Tom’s wife Rangdi Ellestad (Andrew Ellestad’s sister) were 2nd cousins. _That_ implies that either Anne Endrisdatter Baggethun or Ole Vilhelmsen Ellestad were first cousins of Andrew Thompson or Rangdi Kvale. None of that is true.

He is the 69 year-old Endrew Ellestad, husband of Sigrid, father of Evelyn and Clara, living in Clarissa, Todd County, Minnesota, in the 1930 census. He was born in Norway and came to the U.S. in 1882. Endrew was a dairy farmer.

He is the 58 year-old E. O. Ellestad, a carpenter in the village of Clarissa in the 1920 census. He came to the U.S. in 1885.

In the 1910 census, he is a widower in Todd County. His three children are liing with him.

In the 1900 census, he is probably Andrew Ellested living in Ward Twp, Todd County, born Mar 1861 in Norway. He is the husband of Ingebor and the father of Stella, John, and Cora. He came to the U.S. in 1883.

In the 1895 state census, he is living in Eureka Twp, Dakota County. The household consists of Andrew, 33, Ingebor M., 25, Estella, 4, John O., 2, and Cora, 6 months.

The informant for his death certificate was William Duda of Clarissa. (The Dudas lived one farm away from Endre and Ole in the 1910 census. William was 14 years old.) Endre had been in the U.S. for 38 years.

Endre died of stomach cancer.

Endre Olsen was confirmed in Vestre Slidre on 18 Jun 1876. The entry in church book says he was born on 14 Mar 1861, baptized on 28 Jul and there are some other notations that I don’t understand. His farm name is Bagetun Vang Ellestad and his parents were Ole Vilhelmson and Anne Endresdatter.

Sponsors for his baptism were Randi Wilhelmsdatter Lund, Gunhild Andersdatter Ellingboe, Sigrid Jørgensdatter Ellingboe, Endre Johnson Bagethun, and John Endressen Bagethun.

The 42 year-old widower Endre Olsen Ellestad of Clarissa, Minnesota, entered the U.S. at New York aboard the S.S. Celtic on 25 April 1903 following a ten-day voyage from Liverpool. He was still a citizen of Norway. Traveling with him was his brother Ole and their nephew, 22 year-old Ole Knudsen Ellestad of Vestre Slidre.

Endre married Ingeborg Marie MOSCOWS about 1890. Ingeborg was born on 21 Aug 1870 in Minnesota; died on 23 Nov 1900; was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Browerville, Todd County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Endre married Sigrid Neilsdatter HELLE on 27 Dec 1911 in Todd County, Minnesota. Sigrid (daughter of Nils Nilson HELLE and Sigrid Olsdatter HELLE) was born on 18 Apr 1878 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 21 Dec 1958 in Todd County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1942-MN-015661
• Baptism: 5 May 1864, Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

He lived next door to Endre in the censuses.

Single and living in Ward Twp, Todd County, in the 1900 census. He was born in January of 1864.

The 39 year-old single farmer Ole Olsen Ellestad, a U.S. citizen of Clarissa, Minnesota, entered the U.S. at New York aboard the S.S. Celtic on April 25, 1903, following a 10-day voyage from Liverpool. Traveling with him was his brother Endre and their nephew, 22 year-old Ole Knudsen Ellestad of Vestre Slidre.

Married to Guro and living in Todd County in the 1910 census. He is 44 in that census.

In the Valdris book, the 1920 history and “manual” of the Valdris samband, Ole Ellestad of Browerville is listed as a then-current member and had been a member since 1916.

In the 1920 census, he, 55, and Guro, 46, live in a rented apartment at 419 Bancroft Avenue in Fergus Falls. Ole is a carpenter for a contractor.

Guro was the informant for his death certificate. His residence when he died was Clarissa. He died from heart disease. His parents were Anders Ellestad and Anna Baggethun.

According to the Vestre Slidre church book, he was the son of Ole Vilhelmson and Anne Eivindsdatter (her last name is very hard to read). That Ole seems to have been born on the 20th of January and baptized on the 5th of May.

Died:
Thiel Hospital

Family/Spouse: Guro. Guro was born in 1872 in Norway; died on 2 Apr 1947 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Browerville, Todd County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1944-MN-013094
• Baptism: 1 Jan 1867, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Neither Alison nor Dustin Marson have information on her parents.

Buried as Randi Thompson.

Her birth record in the Vang church book shows her parents as Ole Wilhelmson Veblen and Anne Endrisdatter. Her baptism sponsors were Marthe Evensdatter Weblen, Anne Andersdatter Törstad, Ingrid Somebody’s datter Qvale, Knud Somebody’s son Veblen, and Thron Törstad.

Came to this country in 1884. Came to this country in 1887 according to the 1900 census.

Her 1888 marriage to Thomas A Thompson was witnessed by E.O. Ellestad (the bride’s brother) and Miss Karoline Martinson of the village of Frederick in Brown County.

In the 1900 census, she had had 8 children, 5 still living. In the 1910 census, she is shown as having had 10 children, 7 still living.

Place of birth, date of birth, and mother’s maiden name were not included in her death certificate.

Burial record or gravestone shows 1868 as the year of birth.

The informant for her death certificate was Ingmur Thompson of Farmington. Randi’s residence was Webster. No parents’ names on her death certificate.

Evey believed that Randi and Thomas were first cousins. Rose claimed that the pair were 2nd cousins and that Rangdi was “Andrew Ellestad’s sister.” This genealogy shows they were 5th cousins so there is a disagreement here.

dwfrench1 agrees with the lineage shown here.

Birth:
death certificate shows birth year as 1868

Baptism:
Hurum

Died:
Northfield City Hospital

Rangdi married Thomas Anderson THOMPSON on 15 Jun 1888 in Ellendale, Dickey County, North Dakota. Thomas (son of Anders (Andrew) Tomasson ELLESTAD and Rangdi Eriksdatter KVÅLE) was born on 24 Nov 1858 in Lomen, Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 16 May 1941 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried on 24 May 1941 in East Christiania Lutheran Cemetery, Eureka Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

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

Notes:

Baptism:
perhaps a home baptism

Family/Spouse: Luella HALVORSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Olav Skagen

Lewis married Karn Knutson WILLIAMSEN on 6 May 1897 in Swift County, Minnesota. Karn was born on 1 Aug 1874 in Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1991-MN-023975

Clara married Alfred A ELLINGBOE on 20 Oct 1923 in Swift County, Minnesota. Alfred (son of Andrew J ELLINGBOE and Sigrid LIEN) was born on 31 May 1894 in Norway Lake Twp, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota; died on 10 Jul 1953 in Stearns County, Minnesota; was buried in West Norway Lake Lutheran Cemetery, Sunburg, Norway Lake Twp, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kilmer married Madeline Eleanor THOMPSON on 1 Oct 1938 in Stearns County, Minnesota. Madeline was born on 21 Apr 1918 in Brooten, Stearns County, Minnesota; died on 24 Mar 2010 in Willmar, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota; was buried in West Norway Lake Lutheran Cemetery, Sunburg, Norway Lake Twp, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1972-MN-016075

Notes:

Buried:
Sunburg Free Church Cemetery according to Eugene

Julius married Palma Viola JACOBSON on 26 Sep 1940 in Pope County, Minnesota. Palma (daughter of Paul JACOBSON and Martha SORENSON) was born on 26 Oct 1917 in Pope County, Minnesota; died on 29 Aug 2011 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Or Ervin. Middle name also as Orlandor and Olando.

Ervin married Lillian Marie NYBACK on 24 Dec 1937 in Sunburg, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. Lillian was born on 28 Jul 1918 in Swift County, Minnesota; died on 5 Feb 2008 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota; was buried on 10 Feb 2008 in West Norway Lake Lutheran Cemetery, Sunburg, Norway Lake Twp, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
as Tilford M Sondrol

Notes:

Died:
last residence Willmar, Kandiyohi County

Agnes married Elmer RODI on 18 Mar 1942 in Swift County, Minnesota. Elmer was born on 30 Jul 1916 in Swift County, Minnesota; died on 28 May 2010 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Pleasant View, Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Delvord married Amy Geneva JACOBSON on 22 Dec 1942 in Pope County, Minnesota. Amy (daughter of Paul JACOBSON and Martha SORENSON) was born on 20 Feb 1920 in Pope County, Minnesota; died on 11 Feb 2001 in Swift County, Minnesota; was buried in West Norway Lake Lutheran Cemetery, Sunburg, Norway Lake Twp, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1921-36795
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1921-MN-014236

Notes:

This is the name shown for him in his mother’s obit in the Willmar newspaper.

Shown as child #8 on birth certificate. Died of epileptic convulsion.

Buried:
buried in the same casket as her mother

Family/Spouse: Audrey Inez HOFF. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2008-MN-004368
• Baptism: 1 Jan 1918, Sunburg, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota

Notes:

Or Doris Miranda, the name by which she was called in the Willmar newspaper’s article on her baptism.

Sventek, Doris M. age 90, of North Ridge Care Center. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph; son, Ronald; brother, Clifford Sondrol and sister, Eleanor Halmgrimson. Survived by daughters, Patricia (Victor) Belger of Waukee, IA, Linda Howe of Blaine, MN, David Howe of Coon Rapids, MN; grandchildren, Scott, Kurt and Jessica; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Kaitlyn, Payton, Madison, Olivia and Conner; brothers, Russell (Norma) Sondrol, LuVerne (Vivian) Sondrol; sister- in-law, Audrey Sondrol; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Baptism:
West Norway Lake Lutheran Church

Died:
North Ridge Care Center

Family/Spouse: Joseph Thomas SVENTEK. Joseph was born on 14 Apr 1918; died on 7 Jan 1997 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2005-MN-017353
• Baptism: 14 Dec 1919, West Norway Lake Lutheran Church, Sunburg, Norway Lake Twp, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota

Notes:

Or Elnore Rosalie, the name she was called in the Willmar newspaper’s article on her baptism.

She was cook in the Robbinsdale School system for 12 years.

Not in the SSDI.

Eleanor married Ernest Maurice HALGRIMSON on 29 Mar 1942 in Nobles County, Minnesota. Ernest was born on 1 Jan 1918 in Stearns County, Minnesota; died on 21 Mar 1996 in 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: 2017-MN-000368
• Baptism: 4 Sep 1921

Notes:

Sondrol, Russell Vernon 95, formerly of Crystal, MN. Passed away peacefully at St. Therese of New Hope on Jan. 3, 2017. Released from the throes of dementia. Preceded in death by beloved wife of 64 years, Norma; and sons, Doug Sondrol and Owen Sondrol; "canine kids" Charlie, Sammy, Buster and BJ. Survived by daughters, Dianne (Greg) Johnson of Champlin, MN and Vicky (Arlin "Butch") Butcher of Maple Grove, MN; granddaughter, Cheryl (RJ) Seres and their children Rio & Aunica of Colorado; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Sondrol of Green Valley, AZ and her children and their families, Carrie (John) Hegstrom, their daughters, Evelyne & Elayna of Duluth, MN; Eric (Jane) Schroeder, his son Ethan of Apple Valley, MN; brother, LuVerne Sondrol of Glenwood, MN; sister-in-law, Audrey Sondrol of Sunburg, MN, and many other relatives and friends. World War II veteran, serving in the US Army in the Aleutian Islands Battle for Attu. Early in life, farmed in the Sunburg, MN area. Retired USPS mail carrier. Also retired part-time bus driver for Medicine Lake Lines. A proud "100% Norwegian" who truly possessed the "Gift to Gab." He will be terribly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him, including his loyal St. James golf buddies - Frode, Ken, Dick, Dan and "golf angels" Erv & Bill. The family is grateful to the caring staff of St. Therese of New Hope. Special thanks to nurses Edwina and Kiki for their loving compassion shown to Dad while residing at St. Therese. Memorial service Saturday, January 7, 11 AM at St. James Lutheran Church, 6700 - 46th Place N., Crystal, MN. Visitation one hour prior to service. Private inurnment Sunburg, MN.

Baptism:
Sunburg

Died:
St. Therese Home, New Hope

Russell married Norma Betty Ann KJELDAHL on 18 Jul 1947 in Stearns County, Minnesota. Norma was born on 17 Apr 1926 in Minnesota; died on 30 Oct 2011 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in West Norway Lake Lutheran Cemetery, Sunburg, Norway Lake Twp, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Raymond “LuVerne” Sondrol, 95, of Sunburg, Minnesota passed away Thursday morning, July 22, 2021 at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, at Hope Lutheran Church in Sunburg.  Interment will be at West Norway Lake Lutheran Cemetery.  Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 26, at Hope Lutheran Church and continued for one hour prior to the service.  

LuVerne was born May 25, 1926, on the family farm near Sunburg, the son of Ole and Alma (Lansverk) Sondrol.  He grew up and received his education in the Sunburg community and continued to work on the family farm.  
May 10, 1952, LuVerne was married to Vivian Lucille Adolphsen and they made their home on the family farm.
 
LuVerne worked hard as a farmer and as a salesman for Security Seed Corn, Archer Oil and President Homes.  He co-owned and operated the Glacial Trail Supper Club and later the Lake Reno Inn.  LuVerne also owned and operated Sondrol Excavating.  He was a active member of Hope Lutheran Church and the National Farmers Organization (NFO).  LuVerne was a volunteer for the Civil Air Patrol and a member of the Elk’s Lodge, Eagle’s Club and the American Legion Post.  He was a proud supporter of Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, National Wild Turkey Federation and the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association.  His hobbies included hunting, fishing, golfing, aviation and traveling, especially throughout the United States, Mexico and Europe.

He is survived by his four children: Janice (and Charles) Nichols of Grove City, Karen (and Charles) Huseby of Kerkhoven, Steven (and Jeanne) Sondrol of Murdock and Kathy (and Tim) Hanson of Sunburg; 14 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; one sister-in-law, Audrey Sondrol of Sunburg and his special friend, Carolyn Harris of Cottage Grove, besides other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Vivian in 2012; one granddaughter, Andrea Hanson; two sisters, Doris Sventek and Eleanor Halgrimson and two brothers, Clifford Sondrol and Russell Sondrol.

Raymond married Vivian Lucille ADOLPHSON on 10 May 1952. Vivian was born on 18 Dec 1930 in Pope County, Minnesota; died on 20 Sep 2012 in Pope County, Minnesota; was buried in West Norway Lake Lutheran Cemetery, Sunburg, Norway Lake Twp, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1919-33206

Family/Spouse: L.B. CHRISTENSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1927-31208

Notes:

Vernon Kenneth in the birth certificate index.

Died:
last residence was Murdock, Swift County, Minnesota; not listed in the MHS index of deaths

Notes:

He registered for the draft in Grand Forks on September 9, 1918. He gave as his nearest relative Christopher Pederson of 1017 11th Avenue in North Fargo, North Dakota. Harold was described as of medium height and build with blue eyes and brown hair. He was a farm laborer for Hector McKenzie of Grand Forks.

In the 1920 census he is living with his parents and siblings in Fargo, North Dakota. He is a radiator mechanic.

In the 1930 census he is Harold Pederson, 31, living with his family in Los Angeles, California. The household consists of Harold, 31, his wife Alice, 31, their daughter Elaine, 7 (born in Minnesota), and Leonard Berg, 23, cousin. Harold is an auto repairer at a garage.

In the 1940 census, indexed as Harold T Peterson, he and Alice and Elaine live in Inglewood in Los Angeles County. Harold is an auto mechanic. Alice is a seamstress in a department store.

Birth:
California death record says October 30th

Family/Spouse: Alice C VAAG. Alice was born on 22 Nov 1898 in Minnesota; died on 14 Jun 1967 in Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1937-MN-019846

Notes:

In the 1920 census he is living with his parents and siblings in Fargo, North Dakota. He has no occupation.

According to a Trønderlag source, Arne was a window washer for the city of Minneapolis and “died in a tragic accident on the job.” His death certificate says that he fell four stories into an alley near 808 Nicollet Avenue. He had been a window washer for 18 years. Arne and his family lived at 734 E 18th Street.

Died:
At Eitel Hospital, 8:22 PM

Arne married Ann DILLON on 5 May 1929 in Clay County, Minnesota. Ann was born about 1908 in North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1901-32753

Notes:

In the 1920 census she is single and living with her parents and siblings in Fargo, North Dakota. Helen is an assistant postmaster at an agricultural college.

According to her birth record, her parents were Gustaf and Nelly Peterson. Gustaf was 28 and born in Norway and Nelly was 22 and born in “Aur.”

Died:
resided in King County, SSDI last residence was Bremerton, Kitsap County

Helen married Joseph Leander VACHON about 1922. Joseph was born on 15 Nov 1893 in Wahpeton, Richland County, North Dakota; died on 4 Dec 1969 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His age is shown as 4 and 8 months in the 1920 census which suggests that he was born in May of 1915.

He is living with his parents in Minneapolis in the 1930 census.

In the 1940 census, he is single and lives with his sister Helen and her family in Vancouver, Washington. He is an insurance salesman. He was a high-school graduate.

Died:
according to Carla

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1916-14284
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1916-MN-006137

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1917-14256

William married Emily Lucille WILSON on 8 Jul 1949 in Steele County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Barnard in SSDI, Bernard C. in MHS death index. SSDI last residence Atwater, Kandiyohi County.

Buried:
as Bernard C Flaten

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1921-15017

Notes:

He and Esther lived in Minneapolis in 1986 and at least through 2002.

According to the 1956 Minneapolis city directory, he was an examiner for the state. He and Esther lived at 2912 42nd Avenue S.

Flaten, Leo G. age 97, of Minneapolis died Friday, August 24, 2018. He was born at the family farm on Lake Elizabeth in Atwater, MN on March 9, 1921 and spent his early childhood years in Willmar and Atwater, MN. During WWII he served in the Army of the United States from August 26, 1942 through December 1, 1946 spending 2 1/2 years in England and France. Following discharge, he attended Macalester College for two years before transferring to the University of Minnesota where he received his B.S. degree in Economics in March, 1949. He was employed for 36 years by the Commerce Department of the State of Minnesota, completing his career in the position of Chief Examiner. He was an active member of Bethlehem Baptist Church since 1950. He enjoyed reading, especially history books and researching family genealogy with his niece, Jane. He lived in his home until the time of his death. He passed into eternity peacefully in the Emergency Room of Fairview Southdale Hospital surrounded by his family. Leo is survived by his daughter, Janet (Thomas) Sass, son, David Flaten and grandchildren, Jonathan (Emily) Sass, Laura Sass and Christina (Ethan) Ongstad and other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 720 13th Avenue South in Minneapolis Thursday, August 30th at 10:30 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Preceded in death by wife, Esther; parents Balder and A. Dorothy Flaten, brothers, William, Bernard, Calvin, Elroy, Raymond, Edmund, Nord, Gerald; sisters, Helen, Ann and Pearl.

Leo married Esther May MELIN on 17 Jun 1950 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Esther was born on 17 May 1922; died on 3 Oct 2004; was buried in Atwater Union Cemetery, Atwater, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1924-14313

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1926-13505

Notes:

A Helen Margaret Roberts married Richard Maurice Seeling in Olmsted County on 10 Jun 1987.

She was Helen Diers of Eagan at the time of her brother Roy’s death in 2014.

During WWII she was employed by Honeywell aeronautical division and Kato Engineering. In 1991, she retired from the USDA. She lived at home with her children until the end.

Died:
as Helen Diers, widow of Walter

Helen married Edmond N ROBERTS on 5 Sep 1946 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1928-12933

Notes:

He and Margaret lived in St. Paul. He was an engineer for 3M.

Elroy "Roy" J. Flaten age 85, of rural Atwater, died Thursday morning, July 24, at the Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 29, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Willmar. Military Honor Guard will be provided by the Austin F. Hanscom American Legion Post #167 of Willmar. Visitation will be from 5-7 P.M. on Monday, July 28, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar and one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Willmar are preferred.

Elroy "Roy" J. Flaten was born on August 21, 1928, in Willmar, Minnesota, the son of Balder and Alta (Peterson) Flaten.  He grew up in Atwater, graduating from Atwater High School in 1945 and continuing his education at Macalester College graduating in 1949 with a degree in Mathematics.  He attended graduate school at the University of Minnesota until 1950 and then began teaching math in Wabasso. 

On October 20, 1951, Roy was married to Margaret "Marge" A. Mielke.  They lived in Denver Colorado where Roy served in the U.S. Army at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal.  Later they moved to West St. Paul, Minnesota where Roy was employed for 32 years with the 3M Company.  He retired in 1988 and moved to Lake Elizabeth near Atwater.  He was an active member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church and a volunteer for the Kandiyohi County Economic Development Commission.  Roy was an avid reader, a master gardener and enjoyed woodworking.

He is survived by his loving wife, Marge of rural Atwater; four daughters, Gretchen (and Brad) Biggerstaff of Puyallup, WA., Nan Flaten of Dallas, TX., Erika Flaten of Hastings, MN., and Jennifer (and Brian) Shaul of Colorado Springs, CO; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.  Also surviving is one brother, Leo Flaten of Minneapolis and one sister, Helen Diers of Eagan, besides other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister and eight brothers.

Elroy married Margaret Ann MIELKE on 21 Oct 1951 in Redwood County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Raymond married P.J. HOGAN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Raymond married S.E. KRUGER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1942-MN-006595

Notes:

Edmund died of peritonitis, a complication of TB.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1934-12258
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2010-MN-027769
• Occupation: Film editor

Notes:

Nord O. Flaten, 76, of St. Cloud, formerly of Atwater, died Sept. 23 at home following an extended illness.

Arrangements are with William Dingmann Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.

Survivors: Wife, Connie; daughter, Kirstin Kreidler; sister, Helen Diers; brothers, Leo Flaten, Elroy Flaten.

Nord married C.A. HOLMSTROM [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1916-44991
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1961-MN-023936

Notes:

Her mother’s maiden name was shown as Rennie in the death index.

According to her death certificate, for which her mother was the informant, Helen was a bookkeeper for Werner Transport. She never married and died of cancer. Her usual residence was 4101 41st Avenue in south Minneapolis.

Died:
St. Barnabas Hospital

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2002-MN-027166

Notes:

Flaten Paul, Sr. of Deephaven, MN. Survived by wife, Mickii (Margaret); son, Paul, Jr & daughter, Randi. Memorial service Friday, Aug 16th, 2 pm at St. Luke Presbyterian Church, Groveland School Rd., Wayzata, MN.

Died:
SSDI last residence Wayzata, Hennepin County, Minnesota

Family/Spouse: Margaret Edna VAN PATTER. Margaret was born on 19 Jun 1923 in Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin; died on 14 Dec 2010 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2013-MN-033132

Notes:

He lived at 2411 West 60th Street at the time that his son was born in 1953.

He lived in Burnsville in 1994.

Nordahl T. Flaten Jr., age 88, of Burnsville, went home to heaven on October 19th . Nord is survived by his wife Mertha; his children Sonja (Fred) and Mark (Sharon), four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Nord was born in Minneapolis and graduated from Roosevelt High in January 1943. After graduation he was inducted into the US Army and was trained for both the infantry and aviation training. In early 1945 he was shipped to Europe where he fought in the battle of the Ruhr Pocket and Drabenderhoe where he received the Bronze Star. In April 1945 his division liberated the German concentration camp at Flossenburg, Germany where two weeks earlier the Christian pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer had been put to death by the Nazi regime by hanging. Upon the end of the war in Europe his division was deployed to Japan for the invasion of Japan and was part of the occupation forces.

Nord was a gifted creative engineer who could imagine and build most anything. During his career he was awarded several patents. He enjoyed and spent many hours on his farm in southeastern Minnesota. He also loved listening to pipe organ music on his stereo. He will be deeply missed by his wife and family.

Funeral Service, 11am Friday, October 25, 2013 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Burnsville. Visitation will be held from 10-11am prior to the service. Internment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Nordahl married M.A. JOHNSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was the informant for his mother’s death certificate. At that time he lived at 2601 Hayes Drive in Burnsville.

Died:
last residence Burnsville

James married Shirley Elaine MOE on 1 Jul 1951 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1918-35730
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2010-MN-008554

Notes:

BROOTEN — Raymond O. Shelstad, 91, of Brooten, died Wednesday at the Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Sunburg Free Lutheran Church in Sunburg. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Memorials to the Sunburg Free Lutheran Cemetery Association are preferred.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Sunburg Funeral Home in Sunburg and for one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church.

Raymond was born Dec. 8, 1918, in Benson, the son of Oscar and Ruby (Hollen) Sjelstad. He was baptized and confirmed at Spring Creek Lutheran Church of Murdock and attended District 66 school in Swift County.

Raymond was united in marriage to Phyllis Anderson on March 19, 1945. They lived and farmed in the Sunburg area until 1985, when he retired from farming but remained on the farm until 2002. In 2002, Raymond sold the farm to his stepson and wife, Charles and Barb Anderson, and moved into the Bon-Val apartments in Brooten. He remained there until his death.

Raymond had a passion for farming. He enjoyed attending auctions and visiting with his friends and family.

He is survived by his brother, Milton (and Elaine) Sjelstad of Sunburg; one stepson, Charles (and Barb) Anderson of Sunburg; four grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; besides other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis in 1996; one sister; one brother-in-law; one niece and one nephew.

Birth:
as Sjelstad

Died:
Glacial Ridge Hospital

Raymond married Phyllis ANDERSON on 19 Mar 1945 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. Phyllis was born on 6 Aug 1919 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota; died on 27 May 1996 in Sunburg, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1929-28523
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1988-MN-024250

Notes:

Born Ardis.

Preceded her brother Raymond in death.

Birth:
as Sjelstad

Died:
as Ardes E Anderson

Ardes married Burle Edward FULLER on 27 Nov 1948 in Swift County, Minnesota, and was divorced. Burle was born on 7 Apr 1917; died on 12 Nov 1987 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ewald Alfred ANDERSON. Ewald was born on 18 Dec 1912 in Martin County, Minnesota; died on 16 Oct 2006 in Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2009-MN-037550

Notes:

In the 1957 and 1958 Cedar Rapids directories, Trudy was a student living at home with her parents.

Her obit:

Trudy Wasson (Sondrol)??Age 71, born May 25, 1938, in Minneapolis. Died December 28, 2009, at Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, MN from complications following heart surgery. Survived by husband, Boyd, daughter Julie (Pete) Baird, Plainfield, IL, sons Mark, Seattle, WA, and Eric (Janine), Cedar Rapids, IA. Grandchildren Duncan and Reilly Baird, and Justin and Kristin Wasson. Also her brothers Harold, Cedar Rapids, IA, and Iver, Jr. (Karen) Phoenix, AZ. Preceded in death by her parents Iver and Evelyn (Oas) Sondrol and her son, Tom.??Trudy was raised and completed high school in Cedar Rapids. While attending Iowa State University, she met and married Boyd, March 1, 1959. The next few years were busy with the arrival of three of her four children, all the while she ran a thriving dressmaking business from her home so she could be at home to raise her kids and help her husband through college.??After a trip to Norway, Trudy decided to learn Rosemaling (a decorative form of Norwegian oil painting) so that she could paint "something" for her Norwegian parents. Trudy not only learned, but excelled, winning the prestigious Vesterheim Gold Medal. She went on to author two books, numerous pattern designs, and teach this beautiful art form all across the country. Several of her pieces are in the museum.??In the 1980's, the real estate business beckoned. She became an agent, spending most of her 21 year career at Re/Max Results in Eden Prairie. Though a transplant to the area, she soon established herself as a dominant force in the market through unwavering determination and dedication to her clients. If Trudy was your realtor, you were taken care of...all the way.??In the early 2000's, Trudy took up quilting as a way to unwind from real estate. But as was her nature, dabbling, it was not. She began entering the Paducah quilt show, the grand-daddy of them all. She's had seven quilts in the show, winning 1st place for Traditional Wall two years back. Two of her quilts are now part of the National Quilt Museum's collection. She began Generations Quilt Patterns with her daughter in 2006 and has been designing ever since.??Memorial Service 11am Tuesday, January 5, with visitation one hour before at Faith Presbyterian Church, 12007 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, MN.
 

Died:
Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park

Gertrude married B.W. WASSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1936-MN-016976

Notes:

When he registered for the draft, he was a thresher hand for Oscar Bengson of North Dakota.

Anton and his family lived in Burleene Twp, Todd County, Minnesota in the 1920 census.

At the time of Inga’s death in 1926, the family lived in Bennett Mine Location, Keewatin, Itasca County. He was the informant for Inga’s death certificate.

At the time of his death, his residence was in Eagle Valley Twp. The informant for his death certificate was his father, Peter Hultgren of Clarissa. Anton died from an intestinal obstruction resulting in toxemia. In a note attached to the death certificate, the physician writes that he believes that the obstruction was due to adhesions. Anton had had ten feet of bowel removed 18 years previously and had had several obstruction episodes since then.

Birth:
1900 census says Feb 1882, Yvonne and her sources say 7 Feb 1883, WWI draft registration agrees. Death certificate says 1882.

Died:
Thiel Hospital in Bertha.

Anton married Inga A OPSAL on 28 Nov 1903 in Todd County, Minnesota. Inga (daughter of Martin OPSAL and Carrey WAHLDAHL) was born on 28 Apr 1886 in South Dakota; died on 25 Dec 1926 in Hibbing, St. Louis County, Minnesota; was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Browerville, Todd County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Last listed with her parents in Todd County in the 1900 census.

Anna married Embret A NORSON on 8 Jul 1908 in Todd County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1914-MN-014777

Notes:

Last listed in the censuses as 17 year old Mandus in the 1905 state census.

Not listed with the family in the 1910 census. Not included in the World War I draft registrations.

Stella married Ole E STEE on 13 Dec 1912 in Todd County, Minnesota. Ole was born on 14 Dec 1888; died on 3 May 1977 in Anoka County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At the time of his registration for the draft (June 1, 1917) he was married with a wife and child and living in Browerville. He was a farm laborer. He was of medium height and build with light blue eyes and brown hair.

Died:
last residence

Family/Spouse: Ella Maria MASTRUD. Ella was born on 23 Jul 1899; died in May 1978 in Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shown as age 24 in the 1920 census.

Cora married William N GIBSON on 26 Jun 1915 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. William was born on 12 Sep 1893 in Clarissa, Todd County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mother’s maiden name Nelson.

Evelyn married Lorenzo LINE on 15 Oct 1932 in Todd County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Not listed in the MHS index of birth certificates

Clara married Carl Edward NELSON on 15 Aug 1934 in Todd County, Minnesota. Carl was born on 2 Nov 1913 in Minnesota; died on 7 Feb 1984 in Ramsey County, Minnesota; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Madelia, Watonwan County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

With her family in the 1900 Federal census and the 1905 state census but not listed with the family in the 1910 census. She was still alive in 1910 according to her mother’s child count.

A different Anna Thompson married an Ingvald Simonsen in Todd County on 21 May 1913.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1973-MN-010672

Notes:

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

It is probably this Minnie who Rose was referring to when she said “Minnie worked for Grandma {Julia} for nine years.”

Minnie married George Engwald SNESRUD on 19 Mar 1919 in Todd County, Minnesota. George (son of Theodore C SNESRUD and Anna Caroline OLSON GRAFF) was born on 12 Dec 1896 in Minnesota; died on 11 Apr 1978 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Solor Lutheran Church Cemetery, Webster, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1965-MN-025928
• Baptism: 31 Dec 1896

Notes:

His mother’s maiden name is shown as Ellastad on his death certificate.

Registered for the draft on June 5, 1918, in Todd County. He was described as of medium height and build with blue eyes and light brown hair.

In the 1930 census (April 28th), Elmer and his brother Anton were farming on adjacent farms In Eagle Valley Township, Todd County, MN. The family consisted of Elmer, 32, his wife Emma, 24, and their children Evelyn, 5, and Lloyd, 11 months. Elmer and Emma were married when they were 27 and 18, respectively. Elmer was born in Minnesota and his parents in Norway. Emma was born in Minnesota and her parents in Bohemia. Elmer was renting his farm which was characterized as a dairy farm. He did not have a radio.

In the 1940 census, the family lived on a farm in Eagle Valley Twp, the same house that they had all lived in in 1935.

Elmer and Emma appear to have had a grandson born in September of 1962.

Baptism:
as Elmer Oscar Thompson

Elmer married Emma Albena VOLENEC on 17 Sep 1924 in Todd County, Minnesota. Emma (daughter of Anton VOLENEC and Anna) was born on 31 Aug 1906 in Minnesota; died on 3 Jun 2004 in Clarissa, Todd County, Minnesota; was buried on 7 Jun 2004 in Woodman Cemetery, Clarissa, Todd County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1977-MN-026999

Notes:

Registered for the draft on September 12, 1918, in Scott County. At that time he was a section foreman for the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad in St. Paul. He lived in Elko, Scott County. He gave his nearest relative as T. A. Thompson of Clarissa, Todd County. He was described as of medium height and build with blue eyes and blond hair. The registrar added “physically qualified.”

Single and living with Minnie and George in the 1920 and 1930 censuses.

In 1931, at the time of the birth of their first child, the couple lived at 3228 Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis. On Joan Irene’s birth record, Ingmer was shown as 29 years old and Inga as 20 (neither correct).

He was the informant for his mother’s death certificate.

Birth:
in Joan Irene’s birth record, he is indicated as having been born in Clarissa

Ingmer married Inga Irene SNESRUD on 9 Feb 1931 in Rice County, Minnesota. Inga (daughter of Theodore C SNESRUD and Anna Caroline OLSON GRAFF) was born on 6 May 1913 in Webster, Rice County, Minnesota; died on 22 Oct 1991 in Dakota County, Minnesota; was buried in East Christiania Lutheran Cemetery, Eureka Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1969-MN-032719

Notes:

Mother’s maiden name shown as Ellestad on his death certificate.

Registered for the draft on September 12, 1918, in Long Prairie, Todd County, Minnesota. He was a farmer on the family farm owned by his father, Thomas Thompson of Route 2, Browerville. He was described as tall, of slender build, with blue eyes and dark hair. He claimed March 21st as his birthday.

In the 1930 census (April 28th), Anton and his brother Elmer were farming on adjacent farms in Eagle Valley Township, Todd County, MN. The family consisted of Anton, 30, his wife Martha, 26, and their son Earl, 4. Anton and Martha married when they were 24 and 20, respectively. Anton and Martha were born in Minnesota. Anton’s parents were born in Norway, Martha’s in Germany. Anton owns his farm which is characterized as general farming. His household does not have a radio.

In the 1940 census, he and his family farmed in Germania Twp, Todd County.

Anton married Martha Amelia Paulina BARTELT on 28 Nov 1923 in Todd County, Minnesota. Martha (daughter of Herman BARTELT and May WENDT?) was born on 20 Apr 1904 in Todd County, Minnesota; died on 5 Oct 1997 in Clarissa, Todd County, Minnesota; was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Browerville, Todd County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1964-MN-008539

Notes:

His mother’s maiden name is shown as Elestad on his death certificate.

At the time of the 1930 census (April 4), Walter, 27, and his wife Laura G., 23, were living at 3430 First Avenue S. in a house they were renting. The household had a radio. Living with Walter and Laura were Ruth M., 25, sister, Selmer Thompson, 34, a roomer, Arthur E. Nelson, 25, a roomer, and Arthur’s wife Mabel G., 22, a roomer. Walter and Laura were first married at ages 23 and 19 respectively. Laura and her parents were born in Minnesota. Walter and Selmer were motormen on the street railway. Ruth was a waitress at a club.

In the 1940 census, Walter is a farmer in Greenvale Twp, Dakota County. His household consists of himself, age 37, his wife Laura, age 34, and the Alfred Henderson family: Alfred, 34, “brother-in-law” and farm laborer, Elenor O, 28, Betty Lou, 9, Ronald R, 7, and Robert A, 8.

Walter married Laura Genevieve OLSON about 1926. Laura was born on 14 Feb 1906 in Runeberg Twp, Becker County, Minnesota; died on 5 Feb 1995 in Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota; was buried in East Christiania Lutheran Cemetery, Eureka Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1904-29307

Notes:

Living with her brother Walter in Minneapolis at the time of the 1930 census.

Called “Ruth Mundina Patterson” in her death notice in the 29 Jun 1943 edition of the San Francisco Examiner.

Birth:
California Death Index says 19 Mar

Ruth married Ethner Levi PATTERSON about Dec 1931 in San Francisco County, California. Ethner was born on 16 Jun 1907 in Durango, La Plata County, Colorado; died on 21 Jul 1982 in California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Annette RUTTER. Annette was born on 12 Jan 1910 in Renville County, Minnesota; died on 18 Oct 1959 in Willmar, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota; was buried in Spicer Cemetery, Spicer, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Or Bertine.

The Forness Family Tree shows Lewis as her adopted father and Carrie Anderson (b. 1862) as her adopted mother. Her biological father was Meinart Williamsen, born in Sogn og Fjordane.

Berthena married Albert Lorentssen FORNESS on 2 Jun 1924 in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota. Albert was born on 18 Jan 1892 in Nord-Trøndelag, Norway; died on 13 Jul 1968 in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2017-MN-014318

Betty married Douglas N ALBECK on 2 Sep 1967 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bruce married D.G. SWENSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosalie married L.J. LARSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1943-MN-022256

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1996-MN-031891

Notes:

Arrested in Stearns County in 1981 for stealing narcotic drugs from a drug store.

Notes:

Sondrol, Owen R. Beloved husband and dad Passed away at the age of 56 In Tucson, AZ, on December 21, 2005, after a long, brave battle with cancer, to the great golf course in heaven to play a round of golf with our Lord. Owen was preceded in death by his brother, Doug Sondrol. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Bonnie J. Sondrol; children, Carrie Hegstrom (John) and Eric Schroeder (Jen) of MN; grandson, Ethan Schroeder of MN; parents, Russell and Norma Sondrol of MN; sisters, Dianne Johnson (Greg) and Vicky Butcher (Arlin) of MN; niece and godchild, Cheryl Johnson of CO; and a loving extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Owen was a faithful friend and dedicated servant to many. He shared his humor and vitality as a committed church member and charitable fund raiser, served in many community organizations and was a friend of Bill W. for 26 years. He received a Purple Heart during his service in Vietnam and had a distinguished career with AT&T.

Owen married Bonnie Sullivan SCHROEDER on 31 May 1986 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His body was found in the Mississippi River near 104th Street in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, on Saturday, 28 Aug 1971. Police said that he apparently lost control of his car early Saturday morning and plunged over a river bank.

Notes:

She died as a widow of Donald S Spradlin (1924-1975). The SSDI has her last residence as Lomita in Los Angeles County.

Notes:

He lived in Norco, California, in the 1980s and 1993 as Jerry A Pederson.

Died:
last residence Anaheim, Orange County, California

Family/Spouse: Shirley J WALDROP. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Speculative.

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

Notes:

Beverly Mae Koval

Beverly passed into Our Lord & Savoriors arms after a long illness on January 25, 2010 at Alaska Gardens Health & Rehab in Tacoma, WA.

Born February 28, 1927 to Lillian Larson and Howard Meharg in St. Paul, MN, Bev was adopted in 1930 at age 3 by Joseph & Helen Vachon of Fargo, ND. Growing up during the depression, the family moved around quite a bit before finally settling in Vancouver, WA in 1939. She was a graduate of Olympia High School in 1945 where she lettered in orchestra/violin. Bev went on to nursing school at Seattle University before deciding to change her career direction in order to become a dental nurse.

She was working in the bookkeeping department of the Bank of California when she married the love of her life John Koval on August 10, 1963. The couple settled in Miles City, MT where John was a Lt. of Police for the Milwaukee Railroad and where their daughter was born. The family later moved to Othello, WA before Settling in Federal Way, WA in 1969.

Beverly was a beloved wife and mother who loved music, reading and camping/fishing with her family. My mother was an exceptional woman with a warm & loving heart. She was always there for her family, friends and anyone who was in need. She was not only a wonderful mother, but my best friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her daughter, Carla S. Koval and her brother-in-law Richard L. Koval, both of Tacoma, WA. Her husband John predeceased her in Oct. 2006.

She was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Federal Way since 1969 and a long time member of the Miles City, MT Elks Lodge. Remembrances can be made to the American Diabetes Association & The Parkinson. Per her request, there will be no services. Inurnment will be in the cloisters at Calvary Cemetery in Tacoma, WA. Please leave online condolences at www.GaffneyCares.com. Arrangements made by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003

Beverly married John Edward KOVAL on 10 Aug 1963. John was born on 23 Aug 1928 in Washington; died on 30 Oct 2006 in Washington; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Services for Laurie L. Wallin (Anderson), 45, of Osseo were Friday, Feb. 7, 2003, at the Washburn-McReavy Columbia Heights Chapel.
She died unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 1.

Mrs. Wallin is survived by her father, Ewald Anderson; sisters, Joyce (Conroy) Townsend, Susan Risinger, and Donna (Tim) McGrath; brothers, Robert (Marie) Anderson and Gary Anderson; nine nieces and nephews; good friends, Chris Wallin, and Syd and Anisa Thompson.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Ardes.

Laurie married C.T. WALLIN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1991-MN-014950

Notes:

He was a student at the University of Minnesota.

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1936-MN-004211

Notes:

His brother Lloyd was the informant for his death certificate. At the time of his death, Martin was the operator of a soft drink parlor. Martin was the husband of Alice. He died from capillary bronchitis.

Birth:
from his death certificate, not listed in the MHS birth index

Family/Spouse: Alice KLENK. Alice was born in 1906; died in 1996; was buried in Lura Cemetery, Easton, Faribault County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
SSDI last residence

G.M. married A.I. LANDMARK [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1920-28796
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2010-MN-00368

Notes:

Born Adeline Ellanora.

Adeline Eleanor Tallman was born on September 11, 1920, in Webster, Minnesota, to George and Minnie (Thompson) Snesrud. She was raised in Webster, baptized and confirmed at Solar Lutheran  Church, and graduated from Faribault High School in 1937. She married John W. “Jack” Tallman Jr. on June 21, 1938, at Solar Lutheran Church. After marriage they lived in Webster and Dodge Center where Jack operated turkey farms and Adeline was a homemaker and raised four children. They moved to Faribault in 1952 when Jack began his management career as General Manager of Faribault Turkeys, Inc.  Adeline supported him in his career which took him to Rochester, Alabama and Utah. Prior to retirement Jack was the President of Norbest Turkeys. Inc., in Salt Lake City.  Adeline enjoyed the opportunity to travel with Jack internationally with his job and visit children living overseas. Following retirement, they split time between Depoe Bay, Oregon and Green Valley, Arizona. Jack passed away in 1999, and Adeline moved to Northfield in May 2006.
 
In addition to raising her four children, Adeline was active in the Lutheran churches in Faribault, Salt Lake, Arizona and Oregon, volunteering, attending classes and singing in the choir. Adeline devoted her life to caring for her husband and children and enjoyed spending her time reading, going for walks, traveling, as well as baking pies and cookies for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
 
Survivors include her children and their spouses: Beverly Lubbers of Northfield, Wesley and Joyce Tallman of Panama, Eileen and Jon Summers of Cambodia, Scott and Petra Tallman of Arkansas; 7 grandchildren: Laurel (Tim) Ley, Lisa (Tito) Warren, Elizabeth Summers (Christian Buhr), Sarah Summers (Eric Fudeman), Christopher (Kara Lee) Tallman, Joline (Rodrick) Thorton, Jessica Tallman; 10 great-grandchildren: Heather, Olivia, Austin, Colton, Blake, Andrew, Myles, Kendra, Madden, Dylan; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and her brother Russell.
 
Adeline passed away surrounded by her family on Friday morning, February 5, 2010, at Millstream Commons in Northfield, at the age of 89.
 
Services will be 1:30PM Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home in Northfield with Rev. Janet White officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00PM.
 
Memorials are preferred to Northfield Hospice or Rice County Humane Society.
 
Arrangements are with the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home.

Died:
SSDI last residence Salt Lake City, Utah.

Adeline married John Whitcomb TALLMAN on 21 Jun 1939 in Rice County, Minnesota. John was born on 9 Jun 1916 in Montana; died on 28 May 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1924-27373
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1986-MN-032624

Notes:

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

Russell married Lorraine Joyce BURKE on 15 Jun 1947 in Rice County, Minnesota. Lorraine was born on 11 Sep 1927 in Rice County, Minnesota; died on 25 Aug 1997 in Crow Wing County, Minnesota; was buried in Solor Lutheran Church Cemetery, Webster, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1924-07741
• Baptism: 6 May 1925, Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota

Notes:

She was Evelyn (Mrs. John) Sada of Villa Park, Illinois, at the time of her brother Donald’s death in 1996.

She was married to John L Sada at the time of his father’s death in 1969.

Baptism:
Christiania

Died:
last residence Villa Park

Evelyn married John L SADA in 1948. John was born in 1921; died on 13 Dec 2009 in Illinois; was buried in Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1929-28784

Notes:

PFC US Army, Korea

He later married a Donna.

Died:
last residence Eagle Bend, Todd County

Lloyd married Ovidia Thora SOMA on 19 Feb 1951 in Clay County, Minnesota, and was divorced. Ovidia was born on 4 Sep 1933 in North Dakota; died on 30 Nov 2013 in Burleigh County, North Dakota; was buried in Ness Lutheran Cemetery, Cooperstown, Griggs County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He and Eleanor lived in Bloomington at the time of his brother Donald’s death in 1996.

Thompson, Duane E. age 86, of Bloomington, Minnesota, formerly of Clarissa, died on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at his home. Interment is at the church cemetery. Full military honors accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard and the Parkers Prairie American Legion Post #219.

Duane Elmer was born on July 25, 1932, to Elmer and Emma (Volenec) Thompson on the family farm near Browerville. He was baptized on December 1, 1932 and confirmed on October 16, 1949, at Bethel Church near Clarissa. Duane attended District #123 Country School through the eighth grade. Following his education, he started working for Swift & Co. in South St. Paul. Duane was united in marriage to Eleanor Hedlund on January 31, 1953, at Esther Lutheran Church in Eastern Township. Shortly after their wedding, Duane was stationed in Japan while he served in the United States Army from March 13, 1953 until his honorable discharge in February of 1955. He returned home and went back to work at Swift & Co, until 1967. Duane then began working for the Bloomington School System as a custodian and bus driver before eventually becoming the Chief Engineer. Duane retired in 1994. He was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Bloomington and former member of Esther Lutheran Church. Duane also was part of the camping group called the Rochester Roamers. He enjoyed working, traveling and camping. Duane especially loved taking trips with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter; an infant son; sister, Evelyn Sada; and two brothers, Loyd Thompson and Donald Thompson.

Duane is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eleanor; two sons, Kevin (Mary) Thompson of River Bank, California and Keith (Lois) Thompson of Bloomington; daughter, Karla (Donny) Kalpin of Leaf Valley; two brothers, Gary (Kathy) Thompson of Eagle Bend and LeRoy Thompson of Rogers; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Family/Spouse: E. HEDLUND. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1996-MN-037093

Notes:

SP4 in the U.S. Army.

He was a milk truck driver for many years. He and Beverly owned and operated the Clarissa Ballroom and the Dew Drop Inn. The latter burned down in 1977.

He and his daughter moved to Browerville in 1991.

Died:
last residence Clarissa, Todd County

Family/Spouse: R.M. KOPP. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donald married Beverly Jean MEYER on 21 Sep 1962 in Roberts County, South Dakota. Beverly was born on 10 Jun 1932; died on 13 Apr 1988 in Benton County, Minnesota; was buried in Woodman Cemetery, Clarissa, Todd County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1931-36975
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2015-MN-015488

Notes:

She was her parents’ first child.

Born Joan. Later went by the name of Jo Ann.

Taft, JoAnn I. age 83 of Lakeville passed away on May 1, 2015. Preceded in death by husband Fred and brother Norman Thompson. Survived by son Jeff (Lynne) Taft; brothers Bud (Jeanne), Clyde (Karen), Robert (Mary Jo) and Kevin (Sheryl) Thompson; sister Janelle (Floyd) Otte; Also by many loving nieces, nephews relatives and friends. Funeral Service 7 pm Monday, May 4, 2015 at White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Trail, Visitation starting at 4pm. Interment, Lakeville Grove Cemetery.

Birth:
at Minneapolis General Hospital

Died:
Northfield City Hospital

Buried:
as Jo Ann I Taft

JoAnn married Frederick Allen TAFT on 10 Jul 1954 in Dakota County, Minnesota. Frederick was born on 11 May 1934 in Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota; died on 11 Nov 2007 in Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Lakeville Grove Cemetery, Lakeville, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1932-39135
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1957-MN-003699
• Occupation: salesman at municipal liquor store

Notes:

Norman died from a cerebral embolism, a complication from a car accident 7 days earlier. His car hit a tree on January 30th. He lived in Savage (or at least his wife Ruth did) at the time.

Died:
at Sanford Hospital in Farmington

Norman married R. PELACH [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1949-MN-006797
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1949-MN-003441

Notes:

Unnamed, died as “Baby Boy Thompson.” Cause of death shown as “stillborn, deformity in utero.”

Buried with Norman Thompson.

Buried:
230 EA 32

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1925-33215

Notes:

Served in the US Navy during World War II.

Earl married Lorrayne Edith POLZIN on 30 Aug 1946 in Itasca County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her obit says that she was preceded in death by her brothers Clayton and George and survived by Alton, Carolyn, and Jacque.

Her obit says that age of 19 she started her career at Pacific Bell and retired 30 years later.

The sister Jacque referred to in Patricia’s obit is Jacqueline Lee Andrews Tuck, who was born 27 Jul 1943 in Sacramento and who died 12 Nov 2020 in North Chesterfield, Virginia, as the widow of Dan A. Tuck, Jr. Jacqueline’s obit, and the California Birth Index confirms Jacqueline’s parents as Orville “Andy”Andrews and Lillian Voss Andrews. Jacqueline’s obit does list Patt Frerichs as “sister” but does not mention any of Patt’s other siblings, either as preceding Jacqueline in death or as surviving her.

Patricia married Harry John FRERICHS on 25 May 1951. Harry was born on 7 Jun 1929 in California; died on 14 Dec 2008 in California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Engineer

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

Notes:

She had lived in Citrus Heights, California, since 1991.

She married Stanlee A Spalding in Carson City, Nevada, on 21 Nov 1970 as Carolyn A Johnson. Seems to be called Carol in Stanlee’s obit.

Carolyn married R.M. JOHNSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carolyn married Stanlee Alan SPALDING on 21 Nov 1970 in Carson City, Nevada. Stanlee was born on 28 Dec 1930 in Santa Clara County, California; died on 13 Nov 2012 in California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He may have been the Clayton G. Patterson who was president of Local 882 of the International Association of Machinists in Sacramento.

Died:
last residence Sacramento

Family/Spouse: Mary Sharon GENTNER. Mary was born on 28 Dec 1937 in Sacramento County, California; died on 13 Jan 2020 in Sacramento County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Mountain Ranch

Notes:

He was predeceased by : his parents, Arnold Sondrol and Annette Sondrol (Ruter). He is survived by : his wife Helen Kascht; his children, Cindy Besser (Lorin), Lisa Fox (Terry), Carol Sondrol, Linda Sondrol, Chris Thayer and Steven Sondrol; and his siblings, Edward Sondrol (Lou), Dolores Dengrude and Marvin Sondrol. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Notes:

Notes:

DONALD CHRISTOPHER HULTGREN, age 72, of Luverne, formerly of Pipestone, died Saturday, August 4, 2007, at his home in Luverne. He was born September 14, 1935, in Easton, MN, to Martin and Alice (Klenk) Hultgren.

He grew up on a farm near Easton and attended school in Wells, MN. During his life Don owned and operated many business establishments. He owned a garbage business for more than twenty years in Albert Lea. He later owned Bar and Grills in Phoenix, AZ, Franklin, MN, and his latest the Trosky Bar and Grill in Trosky, MN. He enjoyed fishing, CJ Jeep Racing, and was a big fan of the Minnesota Twins, Vikings and Timberwolves.
Donald is survived by six children, Mark (Julie) Hultgren, Burnsville; Lenny (Lou Ann) Hultgren, Albert Lee; Lonny (Ann) Hultgren, Burnsville; Sherri (Ed) Twohey, Stewartville; Brandie Hultgren, Mason City, IA; Shane Hultgren and special friend Miranda Stickling, Luverne; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents. A Memorial Service will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 11, 2007 at the Wells Community Center in Wells, MN. Burial of Cremains will be in the Lura Cemetery in Easton, MN.

Notes:

Gina Louise Lien, 54 of Cooperstown, ND, died Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Gina was born March 15, 1958 in Cooperstown, ND to Ovidia (Soma) and Lloyd Thompson. She grew up and graduated from high school in Cooperstown. She married Larry Lien on October 25, 1975 in Cooperstown. Gina worked at the Cooperstown Nursing Home, Sheyenne Tooling and V-W Motors.

Gina loved spending time with her family, and taking care of her dogs. She enjoyed watching and participating in demolition derbies and watching Larry and Garret drag race. Gina also liked to take trips to Las Vegas.

Gina is survived by her husband, Larry of Cooperstown; 3 children, Garett Lien of Washburn, ND, Shane (Theresa) Lien of Sioux Falls, SD, and Lori Lien (Mark Gjavenis) of Apple Valley, MN; grandchildren, Preston Dahl, Stephen Lien and Austin Lien; parents, Ovidia and Clifford Anderson of Cooperstown; siblings, Gail (Farrel) Carlson of Bismarck, ND, Suzanne (Kevin) Nelson of Fargo, Lisa Thompson of Fargo, Laura (Jody) Brorby of Bismarck, and Rusty (Marlene) Thompson of Cooperstown.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Thompson; 3 infant sons; and her beloved dogs, Squeaky and Omar.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, September 24, 2012 at 10:30 am at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cooperstown, ND.

Visitation will be Sunday, September 23, 2012 from 5:00 till 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM in the Quam-Plaisted-Cushman Funeral Home in Cooperstown, ND.

Interment will be in the Ness Cemetery, rural Cooperstown, ND.

Gina married Larry LIEN on 25 Oct 1975 in North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2005-MN-028837

Notes:

Died:
last residence Browerville in Todd County

Buried:
as Jeanne M. Thompson

Notes:

His biological father is not mentioned in his obituary.