Knut Torsteinsson SØNDROL

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:

• 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]

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

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.