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Clara Louise NUNDAHL

Clara Louise NUNDAHL

Female 1898 - 1956  (58 years)

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  1. 1.  Clara Louise NUNDAHLClara Louise NUNDAHL was born on 23 Jul 1898 in Crawford County, Wisconsin; died on 18 Oct 1956 in Rock County, Wisconsin; was buried on 22 Oct 1956 in North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin.

    Notes:



    Clara’s birth to “Sever Nundal” was reported in the July 29, 1898, issue of the Crawford County Advance (page 1, column 2) published in Soldiers Grove.

    The Kickapoo Scout’s 16 Jul 1918 edition noted that Thea Thompson and Clara Nundahl were going to La Crosse for employment.

    At the time of the 1930 census, Odin and Clara and family were living in Franklin township on a farm next to Clara's brother Carl at "Brookville & Black Bottom Road." Odin and Clara are shown as renting their farm. The family consisted of Odin, 35, Clara, 32, Benetta, 9, Orland, 8, Mildred, 6, Selma, 5, Helen, 3+, Agnes, 2+, and Clifford, 0, and a lodger/servant named Martin Dahlberg, 21. The household apparently did not have a radio. Odin was first married at age 25, Clara at age 23. Clara's parents are shown as having been born in Norway; everyone else was born in Wisconsin. Odin is shown as being a veteran of the World War.

    On the other side of the Olson farm was Anna Thompson and down the road past Carl's farm was Sever Nundahl's farm and Tilman Nundahl's farm.

    In the 1940 census, the Olson farm is listed a few households down from the Carl Nundahls but on the same census page. Odin and Clara did not own their farm (Carl owned his).



    Cora said that Clara was her best friend in childhood.



    Clara was shown as unmarried and living at home at the time of the 1920 census on January 11th.

    Clara was living in Beloit at the time of her father’s death. Cora had Clara’s 1953 address as 202½ Short Street in Beloit.

    The vocalists at Clara’s funeral were her nieces Martha Nundahl, Norma Nundahl, and Marlene Nundahl Thoftne.

    Died:
    “Ancestors of Benetta Celia Olson” says that Clara died in Beloit.

    Buried:
    Her funeral was at 2:00 PM. Cora mentions the funeral in her diary. May have wanted to attend.

    Clara married Odin Bernhard OLSON on 5 Feb 1920 in Crawford County, Wisconsin. Odin (son of Andrew OLSON and Christina OLSON) was born on 9 Feb 1895 in Crawford County, Wisconsin; died on 15 Dec 1977 in Marshall, Richland County, Wisconsin; was buried on 19 Dec 1977 in North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Benetta Celia OLSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Oct 1920 in Clayton Township, Crawford County, Wisconsin; died on 23 Apr 2002 in Soldiers Grove, Crawford County, Wisconsin; was buried on 27 Apr 2002 in Franklin Lutheran Church, Folsom, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin.
    2. 3. Orland Clarence OLSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Aug 1922 in Wisconsin; died on 24 Mar 2017 in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin; was buried in Floral Lawn Cemetery, South Beloit, Winnebago County, Illinois.
    3. 4. Mildred OLSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Oct 1923 in Wisconsin; died on 5 Oct 2015 in Columbia County, Wisconsin; was buried on 9 Oct 2015 in Silver Lake Cemetery, Portage, Columbia County, Wisconsin.
    4. 5. Selma Bernice (Sally) OLSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Mar 1925 in Wisconsin; died on 6 Mar 1992 in La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin; was buried on 9 Mar 1992 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Soldiers Grove, Crawford County, Wisconsin.
    5. 6. Helen Marie OLSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Dec 1926 in Crawford County, Wisconsin; died on 30 Dec 1978 in Near Portage, Columbia County, Wisconsin; was buried in North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin.
    6. 7. Agnes OLSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Dec 1928 in Crawford County, Wisconsin; died on 8 Dec 2013 in Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin; was buried in Milton Lawns Memorial Park, Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin.
    7. 8. Clifford Milford OLSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jan 1930 in Crawford County, Wisconsin; died on 23 Dec 1934 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; was buried on 27 Dec 1934 in North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin.
    8. 9. Anna Tolene OLSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jan 1931 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; died on 22 Sep 1999 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama; was buried in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, Trussville, Jefferson County, Alabama.
    9. 10. Ervan Tollef OLSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Sep 1932 in Crawford County, Wisconsin; died on 3 Mar 2016 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; was buried in Coon Prairie Cemetery, Westby, Viroqua Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin.
    10. 11. Robert James OLSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Aug 1933 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; was christened in North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin; died on 29 Apr 2001 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; was buried on 2 May 2001 in North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin.
    11. 12. Clifford M OLSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Oct 1936 in Crawford County, Wisconsin; died on 26 Dec 2023 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Machesney Park, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Benetta Celia OLSONBenetta Celia OLSON Descendancy chart to this point (1.Clara1) was born on 27 Oct 1920 in Clayton Township, Crawford County, Wisconsin; died on 23 Apr 2002 in Soldiers Grove, Crawford County, Wisconsin; was buried on 27 Apr 2002 in Franklin Lutheran Church, Folsom, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Social Security Number: 395-12-4842 issued in Wisconsin before 1951

    Notes:

    She was not living at home at the time of the 1940 census. At that time she was a live-in maid for the Alvin Kuehn family in Viroqua.

    Benetta’s obit says that she died in the Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home in Soldiers Grove. It also says that Benetta and Maurice farmed in the Sugar Grove area of Kickapoo Township. She was living in Readstown at the time of her father’s death in 1977.



    Her obituary said that she was survived by 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.



    Her obit says that Benetta was a member of the Franklin Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aid, and taught Sunday School.



    Benetta C. Nelson, 81, of Soldiers Grove died Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at the Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home in Soldiers Grove. She was born in Clayton Township, Crawford County, on Oct. 27, 1920, to Odin and Clara (Nundahl) Olson. She was united in marriage to Oscar Mikkelson on June 6, 1942, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 29, 1944, in Germany during World War II. On Sept. 25, 1952, she married Maurice Nelson, and until their retirement in 1984, they farmed in the Sugar Grove area of Kickapoo Township, Vernon County, and then moved to Soldiers Grove. Maurice died March 7, 1993. Benetta was a member of the Franklin Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aid and also taught Sunday school.

    She is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Nelson of Janesville, Wis.; three sons, Burdette (Tina) Nelson of Readstown, Wis., David (Gail) Nelson of Soldiers Grove, and Jon (Nancy) Nelson of Muscoda, Wis.; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Orland Olson and Ervan (Joan) Olson, both of Westby, Wis., and Clifford (Mary) Olson of Loves Park, Ill.; two sisters, Mildred Tollefson of Montello, and Agnes (Clifford) Buroker of Janesville, Wis.; and nieces, nephews and other relatives.

    In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Clifford and Robert Olson; and three sisters, Helen Erickson, Selma Sharp and Anna Ewers.

    Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2002, in the Franklin Lutheran Church at Folsom

    Benetta married Oscar Melvin MIKKELSON on 6 Jun 1942. Oscar (son of Albert MIKKELSON and Louisa OLSON) was born on 25 Jul 1914 in Crawford County, Wisconsin; died on 29 Nov 1944 in Germany; was buried on 16 Apr 1949 in North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Benetta married Maurice Hugo NELSON on 25 Sep 1952. Maurice (son of Hugo J NELSON and Mabel K JACKSON) was born on 10 Jun 1921 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; died on 7 Mar 1993 in Crawford County, Illinois; was buried in Franklin Lutheran Church, Folsom, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Orland Clarence OLSON Descendancy chart to this point (1.Clara1) was born on 4 Aug 1922 in Wisconsin; died on 24 Mar 2017 in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin; was buried in Floral Lawn Cemetery, South Beloit, Winnebago County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    According to the 1940 census, when he was still living at home, he had been educated through the 6th grade.

    Living in Beloit at the time of his father’s death in 1977. Living in Westby at the time of Anna’s death in 1999 and Benetta’s death in 2002. He was back in Beloit at the time of his sister Millie’s death in 2015.

    In a letter to Cora dated December 16, 1979, Benetta says “Orland, my oldest brother, may have to have heart surgery. Trying medicine for a month. He still don’t feel good. Seems to be so much heart trouble.”



    In the 1958 Beloit city directory, Orland and Lorraine lived at 936 Brooks. He worked for J I Case.

    In the 1959 directory, he was still working for J I Case. He and Lorraine lived at 1602 Oak.

    In the 1960 directory, he was still a machinist for J I Case. He and Lorraine lived at 1619 Cleveland.

    He may be the Orland C Olson who lived at 1763 Mary Street in Beloit. His birth date is shown as 4 Aug 1922. No other Olsons are included at that address in the U.S. Public Records Index, Vol. 2.

    Orland C. Olson, 94, of Beloit, WI, died Friday, March 24, 2017 in Rock Haven Nursing Home.

    He was born August 4, 1922 in Vernon County, WI, the son of Odin and Clara (Nundahl) Olson. Orland attended Vernon County Schools. He married Loraine E. Zillig on March 15, 1947 in Franklin, WI. She predeceased him on December 22, 1980.

    Orland was the owner and operator of Olson’s Garage, retiring in 1984.

    Survivors include his children, Orland Olson Jr, Judith (Robert) Altenberg and Susan Rogers all of Beloit, WI; grandchildren, Dawn (Chris) Weber, Matthew Raisbeck, Kevin Olson, Stephanie (Tim) Weckerley, Shane Rogers, and Tom Parr; great grandchildren, Kyle, Kira, Blaine, Lacey, Emily, Tyler, Shaylee, Sophia, Ashley, Nathan, Gracie and Cayleigh; great-great grandchildren, Isaih and Brooklyn; brother, Clifford (Mary) Olson of Loves Park, IL; many nieces and nephews.

    He was predeceased by his parents, three brothers, six sisters and three nephews.

    Orland married Loraine E ZILLIG in 1947. Loraine was born on 18 Feb 1927 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; died on 22 Dec 1980 in Rock County, Wisconsin; was buried in Floral Lawn Cemetery, South Beloit, Winnebago County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Orland C OLSON, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Aug 1947 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; died on 28 Jul 2017 in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin; was buried in Floral Lawn Cemetery, South Beloit, Winnebago County, Illinois.

  3. 4.  Mildred OLSON Descendancy chart to this point (1.Clara1) was born on 6 Oct 1923 in Wisconsin; died on 5 Oct 2015 in Columbia County, Wisconsin; was buried on 9 Oct 2015 in Silver Lake Cemetery, Portage, Columbia County, Wisconsin.

    Notes:

    She was not living at home at the time of the 1940 census. In that census, she was a live-in maid for the Roy Kurtz family in Viroqua.



    The U.S. Public Records Index, Vol. 1, shows her, as Mildred R, living in Pardeeville in 1993.

    Mildred (Millie) Olson Tollefson , 91, of Wyocena passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2015, at the Columbia County Health Care Center surrounded by her family.

    Millie was born October 6, 1923, in Vernon County, the daughter of Odin and Clara (Nundahl) Olson. On May 12, 1946, she married Lyle Tollefson and he preceded her in death in 1990. Millie worked many factory jobs in her life and retired from the Weyenberg Shoe Manufacturing Company. She was a member of the Soldiers Grove American Legion Post 220 and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pardeeville.  She was very proud to be a Norwegian and loved spending time with her family.

    Millie is survived by a son, Odell Tollefson of Montello and a daughter Margie (Dennis) Barrett of Wyocena; grandchildren, Jerry (Sherrie) Tollefson of Montello, Todd (DeAnn) Tollefson of Portage, Tina (Gary) Carpenter of Pardeeville, Traci (Brian) Zurfluh of Montello, Michele (Joe) Baillies of Pardeeville, and Mike (Julie) Barrett of Friesland; and great-grandchildren, Micheala, Landen, Jordan, Parker, Nathan and Sydney, Harley, TJ, Brandon, Emily, and Chelsey; three brothers, Orland Olson of Beloit, Ervan Olson  of Westby, and Clifford (Mary) Olson of IL; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

    She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter in law, Janis Tollefson; five sisters, Benetta Nelson, Selma Sharp, Helen Erickson, Anna Ewers, Agnes Buroker; two brothers, Robert and Clifford Olson.

    Mildred married Lyle Clifford TOLLEFSON on 12 May 1946 in Vernon County, Wisconsin. Lyle was born on 11 Feb 1918 in Crawford County, Wisconsin; died on 27 Jul 1990 in Columbia County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Selma Bernice (Sally) OLSON Descendancy chart to this point (1.Clara1) was born on 21 Mar 1925 in Wisconsin; died on 6 Mar 1992 in La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin; was buried on 9 Mar 1992 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Soldiers Grove, Crawford County, Wisconsin.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Social Security Number: 397-14-6501 issued in Wisconsin

    Notes:

    Living in Soldiers Grove at the time of her father’s death in 1977 and at the time of her sister Helen’s death in 1978.

    In a letter to Cora dated December 16, 1979, Benetta says that “Selma and LaVerne still live on the same farm near Soldiers Grove.”

    In a April 3, 1985, letter to Cora, Benetta writes: "Selma and Verne moved to Anna Aren's house. They moved in 1st March."



    Her obit said that she loved bowling and that she was a professional painter and housecleaner. Member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Soldiers Grove.

    Pallbearers at her funeral: David Clason, Ronald Olson, Jon Nelson, Roger Sharp, Rodney Olson, and Rusty Sharp.

    Died:
    Died at Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse

    Buried:
    funeral at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Soldiers Grove

    Selma married Lavern SHARP on 5 Feb 1944 in Vernon County, Wisconsin. Lavern (son of Harry SHARP and Magna (Maggie) HANSON) was born on 22 Mar 1923 in Haney Township, Crawford County, Wisconsin; died on 3 Feb 2001 in Soldiers Grove, Crawford County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Floyd SHARP  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Sep 1945 in Wisconsin; died on 7 Feb 1969 in Dane County, Wisconsin.

  5. 6.  Helen Marie OLSON Descendancy chart to this point (1.Clara1) was born on 8 Dec 1926 in Crawford County, Wisconsin; died on 30 Dec 1978 in Near Portage, Columbia County, Wisconsin; was buried in North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Social Security Number: 394-24-5398 issued in Wisconsin

    Notes:



    Still living in Poynette at the time of her death. Was employed by Ray-O-Vac.

    Pallbearers at her funeral were Rodney Olson, Ronald Olson, Stephan Olson, Burdette Nelson, Odell Tollefson, and Roger Sharp.



    Mrs. Helen Erickson, age 52, of Poynette, formerly of Crawford County, died Saturday, December 30, 1978, at a Portage Hospital of injuries received in a two car accident near Portage. She was born December 8, 1936, in Crawford County to Odin and Clara (Nundahl) Olson. She had made her home in Poynette the past several years, and was employed by the Ray-O-Vac Company in Portage. She was preceded in death by her father; her mother; and a brother. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Smith of Poynette; and Mrs. Danny (Karen) Haag of Beaver Dam; two sons, Ralph Wheeler of Rio, and Michael Erickson in the Air Force in Callen, Texas; seven grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Maurice (Benetta) Nelson of Readstown, Mrs. Lyle (Mildred) Tollefson of Marshall, Mrs. LaVerne (Selma) Sharp of Soldiers Grove, Mrs. Clifford (Agnes) Buroker of Janesville, and Mrs. Connie (Anna) Ewers of Lincoln, Alabama; four brothers, Orland and Ervan, both of Beloit, Robert of Portage, and Clifford of Rockford, Illinois. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 1979, at 1 p.m. at the Kickapoo United Lutheran Church at Folsom. Pastor Bruce Loewenhagen will officiate. Burial is in the North Kickapoo Cemetery.

    Buried:
    funeral service at Kickapoo United Lutheran Church

    Helen married Raymond WHEELER on 10 Jul 1946 in Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Helen married Norman ERICKSON in 1953, and was divorced on 17 Aug 1976 in Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Agnes OLSON Descendancy chart to this point (1.Clara1) was born on 7 Dec 1928 in Crawford County, Wisconsin; died on 8 Dec 2013 in Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin; was buried in Milton Lawns Memorial Park, Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin.

    Notes:



    Her obit:

    Agnes C. Olson Sharp Buroker, age 85, of Janesville, died peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, at Cozy Lil Acres, Janesville.

    She was born in Crawford County on Dec. 7, 1928, the daughter of Odin and Clara (Nundahl) Olson. She was one of ten children. Agnes married Earl Sharp in Viroqua on July 10, 1946, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 8, 1964. They had six children together. She married Clifford Buroker on June 17. 1967, in Beloit and he preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 2011. Clifford and Agnes were snowbirds and spent 23 years in Florida. She had been employed by Piggly Wiggly and retired in January of 1984. She was a former member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, a current member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, and the Loyal Order of Moose.

    Agnes is survived by her son, Russell (Margie) Sharp of Orfordville; 4 daughters: Cathy (Gary) Melby of South Beloit, Sandra (Richard) Krueger, Lecia (Dale) Heitsman both of Janesville; stepdaughter, Sandra (Mike) Barbour of Lizella, GA; stepson, Sherman (Judy) Buroker of Beloit; 19 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 3 brothers: Clifford (Mary) Olson, Ervan and Orland Olson; sister, Mildred Tollefson; and 2 sisters-in-law, Alberta Joseph and Betty Hamilton; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; 4 sons: Roger Sharp and Ricky Sharp, twin sons, Elton and Edwin; brother, Robert Olson; and sisters, Bennetta Nelson, Helen Erickson, Selma Sharp, and Anna Ewers.

    A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, at MT. CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH with Rev. Cory Rajek officiating.

    Agnes married Earl E SHARP on 10 Jul 1946 in Vernon County, Wisconsin. Earl (son of Harry SHARP and Magna (Maggie) HANSON) was born on 18 Apr 1926 in Wisconsin; died on 8 Jan 1964 in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin; was buried in North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Roger Allen SHARP  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jan 1947; died on 25 Feb 1994 in Rock County, Wisconsin; was buried in Milton Lawns Memorial Park, Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin.
    2. 16. Edward SHARP  Descendancy chart to this point died on 28 Sep 1948; was buried in North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin.
    3. 17. Elton SHARP  Descendancy chart to this point died on 28 Sep 1948; was buried in North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin.
    4. 18. Ricky L SHARP  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Aug 1957; died on 3 Sep 2002 in Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin; was buried in Reyburn Cemetery, Peru, Miami County, Indiana.

    Agnes married Clifford G BUROKER on 17 Jun 1967 in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin. Clifford was born on 2 Mar 1930 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; died on 3 Oct 2011 in Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin; was buried in Milton Lawns Memorial Park, Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 8.  Clifford Milford OLSON Descendancy chart to this point (1.Clara1) was born on 3 Jan 1930 in Crawford County, Wisconsin; died on 23 Dec 1934 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; was buried on 27 Dec 1934 in North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Vernon County Death Index: V16, P579 As Clifford M.

    Notes:

    Not mentioned in his father’s obit.

    Clifford Milford drowned with his cousin Ivan “at Black Bottom” on December 23, 1934.

    From the Vernon County Broadcaster, December 27, 1934:

    Drowning of 2 Boys Saddens Community

    A duo-tragedy occurred last Sunday afternoon at half past three when two small boys, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nundahl and Mr. and Mrs. Odin Olson, met death by drowning in the upper Black Bottom creek.

    The two five year old boys were playing on the ice of the creek, which was exceedingly thin at that place. It is supposed that the ice broke while they were at play, and the shock of the chilling water stupefied them to such a degree that they were unable to reach the bank. The water was four feet deep at the place where they were drowned.

    They were discovered half an hour later by the other Nundahl children, who ran for help. Mrs. Nundahl, with the aid of two childen, rescued the bodies from the water and summoned assistance from a neighbor.

    The entire community combines in offering the Nundahl and Olson families the deepest of sympathy in this period when joy and happiness is so prevalent. Funeral services will be held this Thursday at the Folsom church, with the Reverend Haakenson officiating.

    From the Vernon County Censor, December 26, 1934:

    Two Lads Drown in Black Bottom

    One of the most heart-breaking tragedies that the Censor has been called upon to chronicle in years took place last Sunday afternoon in upper Black Bottom when young sons of Mr. and Mrs. Oden Olson and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nundahl met death in the icy waters of the creek.

    The older boys of the two families had gone sliding earlier in the afternoon, and Clifford Olson and Ivan Nundahl, both not yet five years of age, got the same idea and started out with the sled. The first intimation of trouble came when the older boys returned to the Nundahl home and were met by the dog whose frantic agitation finally led them to the bank of the creek where the bodies of the two young lads were found in the water. From marks on the bank it was apparent that the dog had tried to pull them out but failed.

    Mrs. Nundahl, although frail and ill and a mother only six weeks ago, plunged into the ice-cold water above her waist to retrieve the bodies. She was prostrated from the shock and grief and her condition was serious for a time. Mr. Nundahl was not at home at the time of the shocking accident.

    The double funeral will be held at the Nundahl home near Brookville, and at the Kickapoo church Thursday afternoon, Rev. Haagenson officiating. To the heart-stricken families the most sincere sympathy of the entire community goes out at this Christmas season when their joy has been transformed to bitter grief.

    His obituary:

    Clifford Milford Olson, son of Odin and Clara Olson, was born January 3, 1930, in the town of Franklin, Vernon County, and departed this life on December 23, 1934, at the age of 4 years, 11 months, and 20 days.

    He leaves to mourn his untimely departure the grief-stricken parents, six sisters, namely: Benetta, Mildred, Selma, Helen, Agnes, Anna, and three brothers, Orland, Ervin, and Robert James, three grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sever Nundahl and Mrs. Christena Helgeson.

    Blessed be his memory, “The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.”

    Funeral services were held from both the Odin Olson and Carl Nundahl homes and the Kickapoo Lutheran Church, December 27th, Rev. H. T. Haagenson officiating.

    Card of Thanks

    We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all those who so kindly rendered their help in the tragic death and burial of our dear little sons, Ivan Nundahl and Clifford Olson. We wish to thank Rev. Haagenson and Rev. Lunde for their words of comfort, the singers at the home and the church, the pallbearers, and to the Brookville community club and others for the beautiful flowers, and those who donated to missions in their memory.

    Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nundahl and Family
    Mr. and Mrs. Odin Olson and Family


  8. 9.  Anna Tolene OLSON Descendancy chart to this point (1.Clara1) was born on 19 Jan 1931 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; died on 22 Sep 1999 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama; was buried in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, Trussville, Jefferson County, Alabama.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Social Security Number: 389-28-8078 issued in Wisconsin

    Notes:

    Anna’s cousin Burnelle was the maid of honor at her wedding.



    EWERS, MRS. CONRAD (ANNA OLSON), age 68, of Center Point, died September 22, 1999. She was born in Wisconsin, baptized and confirmed Lutheran. She was born January 19, 1931, in Vernon County to Odin and Clara (Nundahl) Olson. She has made her home in Birmingham since 1970. She married her husband, Conrad (Connie) Ewers August 6, 1949 in Soldiers Grove, Wisc. Survivors include her husband, two sons, Gary and Ginger Ewers of Pell City; Lonnie and Michele Ewers of Springville; three daughters, Mrs. Victor Holmes (Victoria) of Moody, Mrs. Harold Fant (Valeria) of Mobile and Mrs. Glenn Poole (Debra) of Ohatchee. She has 13 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; brothers, Orland and Evan of Westby, Wisc., Robert of Pardeville, Wisc., and Clifford of Rockford, Ill. She also has three sisters, Benetta Nelson of Soldiers Grove, Mildred Tollefson of Pardeville, Wisc., and Agnes Buroker of Janesville, Wisc. She was preceded in death by one grandson, one great grandson, her mother, father, two sisters, and one brother. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 25, at 2 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Chapel with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, Hwy 11. Visitation will be Friday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Jefferson Memorial Trussville Chapel directing.

    Birth:
    “Descendants of Sever O. Nundahl” says she was born in Crawford County.

    Died:
    “Descendants of Sever O. Nundahl” says 23 Sep.

    Buried:
    Garden of Faith

    Anna married Conrad Eugene EWERS on 6 Aug 1949 in Crawford County, Wisconsin. Conrad (son of Virgil Myron EWERS and Madeline Henrietta SIME) was born on 16 Mar 1929 in Readstown, Kickapoo Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin; died on 16 Nov 2011 in Alabama; was buried in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, Trussville, Jefferson County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Gary Eugene EWERS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Feb 1950 in Wisconsin; died on 30 Apr 2004.
    2. 20. Valerie K EWERS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jun 1953 in Wisconsin; died on 23 Mar 2021 in St. Clair County, Alabama.

  9. 10.  Ervan Tollef OLSON Descendancy chart to this point (1.Clara1) was born on 2 Sep 1932 in Crawford County, Wisconsin; died on 3 Mar 2016 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; was buried in Coon Prairie Cemetery, Westby, Viroqua Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin.

    Notes:

    Or Tollef Ervan. (He preferred the reverse.)



    In the 1954 Beloit city directory, he and Joan A live at 546 E Grand Ave.

    In the 1956 Beloit city directory, he and Joann A live at 1404 Porter Avenue. He is a crane operator.

    In the 1960 Beloit city directory, he and Joan A still live at 1404 Porter. He is a crane operator.

    He had moved back to Westby by 1993.

    Not included in the obit of his brother-in-law, Clifford Buroker.

    Ervan T. Olson, age 83 of Westby, died Thursday, March 3, 2016.

    He was born on September 2, 1932 in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin to Oden Bernharo and Clara Louise (Nundahl) Olson. On July 7, 1951 he was united in marriage to Joann Matson in Viroqua, Wis.

    Ervan and Joann lived in Beloit and for three years he worked at Beloit Corp. and then for the next 27 years at the South Beloit Foundry.  After retirement Ervan and Joann moved to Westby. His hobbies included: playing euchre, rooting for the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cubs.  He loved to garden and feed his birds. Ervan could often be found working in his garage.

    He is survived by five children: Pauline (Gary) Bauer of Beloit, Stephen Olson of Readstown, Julie Olson of Middleton, Dennis Olson of Readstown, Carol (CJ) Jordan of Readstown; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; two brothers: Orlan Olson and Clifford Olson.

    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Joann on November 6, 2002; his siblings:  Benetta, Selma, Helen, Agnes, Anna, Mildred, Robert and Clifford who died in childhood; daughter-in-law, Babette; and his beloved dog “Bear”.

    Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at noon at Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church. Pastor Julie Wollman will officiate with burial in the Coon Prairie Cemetery.

    Birth:
    Ervan was age 7 in the 1940 census (May 2). “Descendants of Sever O. Nundahl” shows him as born 2 Sep 1933.

    Ervan married Joann Aleda MATSON on 7 Jul 1951 in Vernon County, Wisconsin. Joann (daughter of Francis MATSON and Edna EVERSON) was born on 16 May 1934 in Wisconsin; died on 6 Nov 2002 in Westby, Vernon County, Wisconsin; was buried in Coon Prairie Cemetery, Westby, Viroqua Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 11.  Robert James OLSON Descendancy chart to this point (1.Clara1) was born on 15 Aug 1933 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; was christened in North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin; died on 29 Apr 2001 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; was buried on 2 May 2001 in North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Confirmation: North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin
    • Social Security Number: 393-30-9210 issued in Wisconsin

    Notes:

    Living in Portage at the time of his father’s death in 1977.

    Lived in Pardeeville in 1996.

    Robert was living at the Saunes Skogdalen Nursing Home in Soldiers Grove at the time of his death. His sister Benetta may have been in the same nursing home at that time.

    His obit notes that he worked at the Beloit Corporation for many years at then at the Del Monte Canning Factory in Arlington. There is no mention of his wife in the obit but five of his (at least six) children are listed.

    In the 1960 Beloit city directory, a Robert J Olson and wife Vivian L live at 1016 Clary. He works as a crane operator at Beloit Iron Works.

    Although Robert’s funeral was on May 2, 2001, the obit noted that he would be buried at “a later date” at the North Kickapoo Cemetery.

    His relationship with Suzanne Bradley is somewhat speculative.

    Died:
    Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home in Soldiers Grove

    Robert married V.L. GANDER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Suzanne Lorraine BRADLEY. Suzanne was born on 25 Dec 1946 in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin; died on 25 Nov 1992 in Columbia County, Wisconsin; was buried in Pardeeville Cemetery, Pardeeville, Columbia County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 12.  Clifford M OLSON Descendancy chart to this point (1.Clara1) was born on 10 Oct 1936 in Crawford County, Wisconsin; died on 26 Dec 2023 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Machesney Park, Illinois.

    Notes:



    In the 1956 Beloit city directory, he is probably the Clifford M Olson, machine operator for Fairbanks-Morse, who lives at 1009 3rd.

    In the 1959 Rockford, Illinois, city directory, he is probably the Clifford M Olson, machine operator for J I Case, who lives at 1418 Sandy Hollow Road.

    Lived at 9535 Gary Dr, Machesney Park, Illinois.

    Clifford M. Olson, 87, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Riverbluff Nursing Home in Rockford. Clifford was born in Soldiers Grove, WI, to Odin and Clara Olson on October 10, 1936. Clifford enjoyed fishing, restoring old cars, snowmobiling, and playing card games. He loved his family very much, and was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

    He is survived by his children, Randy Olson and Robin Olson; grandchildren, Stacy (Tracy) Young, Scott (Sarah) Olson, Jessica (David) Krabbe, and Hali Nichols; great-grandchildren, Autumn Anderson, Zackery Anderson, Devan Olson, Samuel Olson, Myah Krabbe, and Eliana Krabbe.

    He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Olson; parents, Odin and Clara; son, Roy Olson; daughter-in-law, Kathy Olson.

    Clifford married Mary L AASEN in 1957. Mary was born on 16 Nov 1938 in Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin; died on 11 Jul 2022 in Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Machesney Park, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Roy OLSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Sep 1961 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; died on 20 Jul 2023 in Illinois.


Generation: 3

  1. 13.  Orland C OLSON, Jr Descendancy chart to this point (3.Orland2, 1.Clara1) was born on 25 Aug 1947 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; died on 28 Jul 2017 in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin; was buried in Floral Lawn Cemetery, South Beloit, Winnebago County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Orland C. Olson Jr., 69, of Beloit, WI, died Friday, July 28, 2017 in Beloit Memorial Hospital. He was born August 25, 1947 in Viroqua, WI, the son of Orland C. and Loraine E. (Zillig) Olson Sr. Orland was a 1966 graduate of Beloit Memorial High School. Orland was formerly employed by Cretex now known as Hansen’s Pipe & Precast in South Beloit, IL, as a welder, retiring in 2009. He was a big Green Bay Packer and NASCAR fan. Orland enjoyed sports and in his younger years he enjoyed golfing, hunting, softball and hot rods. Orland was a member of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include his 2 sons; sisters; uncle; aunt; nieces; nephew; several great nieces and great nephews; and special friend. He was predeceased by his parents.

    Birth:
    “Descendants of Sever O. Nundahl” says 21 Aug.

    Orland married RAISBECK [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 14.  Floyd SHARP Descendancy chart to this point (5.Selma2, 1.Clara1) was born on 9 Sep 1945 in Wisconsin; died on 7 Feb 1969 in Dane County, Wisconsin.

    Notes:

    Not listed in the index of Vernon County deaths.

    He died of injuries sustained in a “Christmas time auto accident.”

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


  3. 15.  Roger Allen SHARP Descendancy chart to this point (7.Agnes2, 1.Clara1) was born on 6 Jan 1947; died on 25 Feb 1994 in Rock County, Wisconsin; was buried in Milton Lawns Memorial Park, Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin.

    Notes:

    His entry in Find A Grave notes that he was a veteran of the U.S. Army in Vietnam.

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

    Roger married Sharon J SULLIVAN on 17 Jun 1972. Sharon was born on 10 Feb 1945 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; died on 16 Jul 2011 in Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin; was buried in Milton Lawns Memorial Park, Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 16.  Edward SHARP Descendancy chart to this point (7.Agnes2, 1.Clara1) died on 28 Sep 1948; was buried in North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin.

  5. 17.  Elton SHARP Descendancy chart to this point (7.Agnes2, 1.Clara1) died on 28 Sep 1948; was buried in North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin.

  6. 18.  Ricky L SHARP Descendancy chart to this point (7.Agnes2, 1.Clara1) was born on 19 Aug 1957; died on 3 Sep 2002 in Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin; was buried in Reyburn Cemetery, Peru, Miami County, Indiana.

    Notes:

    In 1993, he lived on Grissom Air Force Base in Indiana. In 1994, he lived at 2934 Dwight Avenue in Peru, Indiana.

    He was a Tech Sgt in the U.S. Air Force. He enlisted on September 17, 1975, and was released from service on 30 Nov 1994.

    Died:
    SSDI last residence.“Descendants of Sever O. Nundahl” says he died September 5th.

    Family/Spouse: K.L. OWENS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Jason SHARP  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Sep 1985 in Germany; died on 8 Oct 2019 in Miami County, Indiana.

  7. 19.  Gary Eugene EWERS Descendancy chart to this point (9.Anna2, 1.Clara1) was born on 9 Feb 1950 in Wisconsin; died on 30 Apr 2004.

    Notes:

    His SS# was issued in Wisconsin in 1966.

    He lived in Pell City, Alabama.

    Memorial service for Gary Eugene Ewers, 54, was Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Kilgroe Funeral Home chapel in Pell City. The Rev. Bobby Parker officiated.

    Mr. Ewers died April 30.

    He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Ewers; grandparents, Virgil and Madeline Ewers; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Virgil and Ethel Adams.

    He is survived by his wife, Ginger Ewers, father, Conrad Ewers; daughter, Sally Ewers; son, John Ewers; sisters, Debra Poole, Victoria Holmes and Valerie Fant; brother, Lonnie Ewers; grandchildren, Adam, Brooke, Brittany and Kimberly; and several nieces and nephews.

    Family/Spouse: Virginia (Ginger) ADAMS. Virginia died on 7 Apr 2015. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 20.  Valerie K EWERS Descendancy chart to this point (9.Anna2, 1.Clara1) was born on 10 Jun 1953 in Wisconsin; died on 23 Mar 2021 in St. Clair County, Alabama.

    Notes:

    Valerie Fant age, 67 passed away on Tuesday March 23, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dee Fant; parents, Connie and Ann Ewers; grandson, Delane Everett; sister, Deborah Poole; brother, Gary Ewers. She is survived by her daughter, Deedea Fant; sons, Danny Everett, David Fant, Darin Fant and William Fant; brother, Lonnie Ewers; sister, Vickie Holmes; 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. There will be no services.

    Family/Spouse: Harold D (Dee) FANT. Harold was born on 29 Aug 1945; died on 4 Jun 2004 in Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Thomas EVERETT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 21.  Roy OLSON Descendancy chart to this point (12.Clifford2, 1.Clara1) was born on 24 Sep 1961 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois; died on 20 Jul 2023 in Illinois.

    Notes:

    Roy W. Olson 61, of Rockton, IL died at 9:05 am July 20, 2023 at home from a lengthy illness. He was born September 24, 1961 in Rockford, IL the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford and Mary (Aasen) Olson. He graduated from Harlem High School class of 1979. Roy married Cynthia A. Liebl on November 10, 1996 in Rockford, IL. Roy worked as a diesel mechanic in the Rockford and Belvidere, IL area for numerous years, retiring in 2018. Roy enjoyed spending time and helping at the Rockton American Legion.

    Survivors include wife: Cindy; loving dogs Alley and Peanut; father Clifford Olson; brother Randy Olson, sister Robin Olson; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his mother

    Roy married Cynthia A LIEBL on 10 Nov 1996 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 22.  Jason SHARP Descendancy chart to this point (18.Ricky3, 7.Agnes2, 1.Clara1) was born on 16 Sep 1985 in Germany; died on 8 Oct 2019 in Miami County, Indiana.

    Notes:

    Jason Sharp, 34, of Peru, IN passed away at 7:10 PM Tuesday, October 8, 2019. He was born at the Bitburg AFB, Germany on September 16, 1985, the son of Ricky and Karen Owens Sharp.

    Jason was a 2004 graduate of Maconaquah High School. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed playing golf and fishing. Jason was a devoted father, son and brother.

    He is survived by his mother, Karen Sharp of Peru, a daughter, Adreona Sharp of Peru, a brother, Chad Sharp and his wife Courtney of Noblesville and a nephew Jordan Sharp. His father, Ricky Sharp preceded him in death in 2002.

    Birth:
    Bitburg AFB