Hannah Marie KITTELSON

Notes:

Hannah must have been Elias’s second wife.

Some family trees show her birth as February of 1877 in Acton Twp, Meeker County.

Hannah married Elias PEDERSON on 4 Jun 1901 in Meeker County, Minnesota. Elias (son of Peder PEDERSON and Anna ERICKSON) was born on 14 Jun 1865 in Namdalen, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway; died on 25 Oct 1939 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried on 28 Oct 1939 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1903-17484

Notes:

She was the informant for her husband’s death certificate.

She and Cecil lived in Minneapolis at the time of her step-mother Judith’s death in 1968.

Henrietta married Cecil Sherman BYE on 9 Jan 1927. Cecil (son of Henry Hendrikssen BYE and Lena Christena SEVERSON) was born on 17 Jun 1897 in North Dakota; died on 22 Aug 1976 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried on 25 Aug 1976 in Sunset Memorial Park, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He and his new wife are living with her parents in the 1930 census. He is a salesman.

In the 1935/36 Fergus Falls city directory, he is R. Philip and is employed by (or owns) the Fergus Jobbing Co. He and Margaret live at 320 Maple Avenue. Same in the 1937/38 Fergus Falls city directory. In the 1939/40 Fergus Falls city directory, their telephone number was 818.

Incorrectly indexed as Peterson in the 1940 census. He is a salesman for a confectionary.

In the 1941/42 Fergus Falls city directory, he and S. Margaret still live at 320 Maple and he still works for or runs the Fergus Jobbing Co.

Listed in the 1910 census as having been born in Wisconsin.

Reuben married Signe Margaret JOHNSON on 16 Jun 1929 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Signe (daughter of Conrad JOHNSON and Lisa LUNDE) was born on 22 Feb 1911 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota; died on 17 Oct 2006 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried on 21 Oct 2006 in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1909-23259
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1995-MN-025924

Notes:

Although he is Martin in the censuses, he is Morton Alphaeus on his birth certificate. His mother’s maiden name was shown as Kittleson. He is Morton A. on his death certificate and Morton Alexander in his burial records.

Living with Cecil and Henrietta in the 1930 census. His occupation is commercial traveler in the tobacco industry.

In the 1935/36 Fergus Falls city directory, he is married to Marion. They live at 702 Maple Avenue. Morton is a warehouseman for Fergus Jobbing Co. In the 1937/38 Fergus Falls city directory, he is a driver. They live at the same address. In the 1939/40 Fergus Falls city directory, their telephone number is 128LM.

In the 1941/42 Fergus Falls city directory, he is an advertising man for North American Creameries. He and Marion live at 335 Whitford North.

He lived in Minneapolis at the time of his step-mother Judith’s death in 1968.

Died:
according to SSDI, his last residence was Battle Lake

Morton married Marian Elizabeth HAAGENSON in 1930 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Marian was born on 19 Feb 1912 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; died on 14 Aug 2010 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1918-28890

Notes:

In some family trees he is Luther A. Pederson.

In the 1935/36 Fergus Falls city directory, he is a high school student. His entry says that he resides in Winger, Minn.

A Luther F Pederson was also the father of a Lois Jean Pederson, b. 29 Sep 1946 in Hennepin County to a woman whose maiden name was Ethel Cummins.

A Luther F Pederson, age 43, married Ethel V Duffy, age 42, in Hennepin County on 26 Jun 1960.

He lived in Minneapolis at the time of his step-mother Judith’s death in 1968.

Luther Pederson April 8, 1918 - January 15, 2014

Luther "Mickey" Frederick Pederson, age 95, recently lived in Mahtomedi, Minnesota.

Mickey was a man of many adventures. He loved to snowmobile, boat and ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He was an avid fisherman in both sun and snow; he was always "trying" to catch fish in Lake Milacs. You always knew who Mickey was by his distinctive blue eyes and red suspenders. He enjoyed his time spent wintering in Texas with his late wife, Ethel. Their big Christmas dinners at Kozlak's Royal Oak Restaurant, before they headed south, will never be forgotten. But Mickey thought nobody's cooking compared to Ethel's.

Mickey retired from Toro Manufacturing after 39 years of service and was a longtime member of the Masons. Preceded in death by wife, Ethel; parents, Elias and Hannah Pederson. Survived by children, Carol (Andy) Whitman, Lois (Roy) Hansen and Gary (Pamela) Pederson; grandchildren, Cindy (Mike) Young, Katina (Paul) Lamberty, Karie (Bob) Thomas; great-grandchildren, Jason (Brooke) Young, Joshua Young, Matthew (Lauren) Young, Eric Young, Elisabeth Piddy, Travis Piddy, Nick Thomas, Josie Thomas, and Andrew Thomas, and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Special thanks to The Lighthouse of Mahtomedi staff for their great and loving care of Mickey these past two years. Services Memorial service will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 25th,with visitation 1 hour prior at Morris Nilsen Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave. S, Richfield. Interment to take place in the spring at Pleasant View Memorial Gardens in Burnsville, Minnesota.

Family/Spouse: Elaine May MUNSON. Elaine was born on 31 May 1920 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 29 Oct 2005. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Luther married E.V. CUMMINS [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1928-21072

Notes:

Carlton P. Bye, born: July 31, 1928 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, died: November 12, 2021 in Crystal Lake, Illinois, at Sunrise Assisted Living.

He was born on July 31, 1928 in Fergus Falls, MN to Cecil S. and Henrietta (nee Pederson) Bye. The family later moved to Minneapolis, MN where Carl met his future bride, Audrey L. Smith. They were married on October 25, 1950 and raised three children.

Carlton was fascinated by airplanes and worked hard to afford flying lessons and obtained his pilot's license when he was just a teenager. He enlisted in the Navy at age 20 and trained to fly his beloved Corsair aircraft and served on the aircraft carrier, U.S. Leyte. He was honorably discharged on 11/12/53 but remained in the Naval Reserve for 20 years. He was employed by United Air Lines until his retirement in 1988, retiring as Captain on the Boeing 747. He was also an active member of the Illinois Masonic Lodge.

After retiring, Carl and Audrey spend their summers in McHenry, IL and were snowbirds in Sarasota, FL during the winter. He enjoyed golfing and socializing with friends. He was deeply concerned about the political climate in our country and was a staunch patriot to the end.

Carlton is survived by his loving daughter, Cindy (Bill) Tegtmeier; Granddaughters Amy (Ben) Pusakulich and Kimberly (Gabe Romero) Tegtmeier; Great-granddaughters Shayla and Tea Pusakulich; great-grandson, Austin Romero; and former daughter-in-law, JoAnne Grabowski.

In addition to his wife, Audrey, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael C. Bye, and daughter Charlene Clouse.

Carlton married Audrey Lucille SMITH on 25 Oct 1950 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SS# issued in Minnesota in 1951-1952.

Toso, Phyllis Marlene ?STOUGHTON - Phyllis Marlene Toso, age 72, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2004, at the Nazareth House, Stoughton. She was born on Aug. 18, 1931, in Fergus Falls, Minn., the daughter of Reuben and Margaret (Johnson) Pederson. She was a beloved wife, mother, artist, scholar and Christian disciple, and raised six children, at times single-handedly, while her husband, Norm, served in Korea for two years and Vietnam for two years. Marlene earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin in social work, volunteered extensively for the church and served her community. She impressed all who knew her strength, ingenuity, resourcefulness and good nature. She combined strength of character with sensitivity and greatly appreciated the arts, literature and fine antique furniture. Her home was an expression of her love for her family, for beauty and ideas. Those who were touched by her insights, her spiritual wisdom and expression of the finer parts of human nature will miss her greatly. She is survived by her husband, Norman Toso of Madison; six children, Lisa (Flynt) Moreland of Dallas, Texas, Maggie (Tom) Leake of Long Beach, Calif., Norman Erec (Megan) Toso of Tuscon, Ariz., Sarah (Allen) Geuder of Albuquerque, N.M., K.C. (Debra) Toso of Portage, and Andrew (Tammy) Toso of Stoughton; her mother, Margaret Pederson of Fergus Falls, Minn.; seven grandchildren, John, Kara, Andrew, Kyle, Sean, Kelsey and Karley; a great-grandson, Andrew William Toso; three sisters, Rebecca (Reno) Keuhnel of Wausaukee, Doris (Jerry) Enderson of Fergus Falls, Minn., and Kathy Pederson of Wadena, Minn.; two brothers, Richard (Micky) Pederson of Dayton, Ohio, and Charles (Nicki) Pederson of Rolla, Mo.; and is further survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Reuben. Memorial services will be held on Friday, April 30, 2004, at 11 a.m. at COVENANT LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1525 N. Van Buren Street, Stoughton. The Rev. Rebecca Ninke will officiate. The family will greet friends on Thursday, April 29, 2004, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the church, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the services at the church on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of South Central, Wisconsin, 517 N. Segoe Road, Madison, WI 53705. The family would like to thank the staff and sisters of Nazareth House for all of their loving care for the past eight years.

Died:
Died at the Nazareth House, Stoughton

Phyllis married Norman Calvin TOSO on 7 Apr 1951 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Norman (son of Conrad Christianson TOSO and Elizabeth Marie Augusta MUCHOW) was born on 11 Jan 1929 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; died on 5 Dec 2016 in Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Reno and Rebecca and family lived in Hales Corners at the time that they adopted Thomas Lee.

They lived in Arnold, Maryland, in April of 1956.

She and Reno lived in Wausaukee after they got out of farming.

In the fall of 1953, she was already married to Reno. At that time, she was a member of the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony, playing the cello.

She graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1951 (she was class president), Cottey College (Missouri) in 1953, and North Dakota Agricultural College (now NDSU) in 1955 where her degree was in speech correction.

According to a brief article in the November 18, 1966, edition of the FFDJ, the Kuehnels had adopted “four minority-race children to add to their family of three children.”

From the Manitowoc Herald-Times, April 21, 1973, issue:

Love is Multicolored Mother Tells Church Group

Becky Kuehnel was guest speaker at the fifth annual Lenten breakfast Tuesday morning at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers. Mrs. Kuehnel said she believes every child, of whatever nation or race, has the right to grow up with parents. She and her husband Reno Kuehnel, have nine children, three sons of their own, five legally adopted interracial children and another child's adoption is pending. They reside on an 80 acre farm near the Village of Osman. Kuehnel is an electrical engineer at Hamilton Manufacturing Co., Two Rivers.

Her obit in the FFDJ:

Rebecca (Becky) Marie Kuehnel was born Sunday, Feb. 6, 1933, at home, with a blizzard on the way, in Fergus Falls to Signe Margaret (Johnson) and Reuben Philip Pederson. She was preceded in death by an older sister, Marlene Toso, and is survived by younger sisters Doris Enderson and Kathryn Knudsen, and brothers Richard (Dickie) and Charles (Chuckie) Pederson.

Becky met Reno (Skip) Walter Kuehnel Jr. during Christmas break of her second year at Cottey College. They married secretly the following spring, on April 4, 1953. It wasn’t until that fall that the newlyweds were able to begin living together, and then never parted until Skip passed away Dec. 20, 2012, just shy of their 60th anniversary.

After the birth of their third son, Reno and Rebecca began adopting. Thirteen more uchildren would be welcomed into the family, raised with their parents’ love of learning and arts, their awareness of the needs of others, and a sense of duty to a human family that crosses racial, religious and ethnic divides.

Any who met Becky can agree on this point, she was a warrior for her beliefs and a champion for her friends. Early on, she was voted class president, both in high school and at Cottey College, and her drive to help others led her to work with the Laubach Literacy program (“Each One Teach One”), become a charter member of MCEO, a civil rights organization in Milwaukee, a leader in the Migrant Ministry program for southeastern Wisconsin, in addition to hosting international students. On the farm, she cared for thousands of calves, and kept a 5-acre vegetable garden.

Even in “retirement” she remained active, as a First Responder, a rest home Activities Aide, a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and an active participant in a variety of Church Councils and community organizations. But, perhaps the best thing that can be said about her is that she never met a stranger, and so many, even after only a single conversation, became her lifelong friend.

Strong faith, boundless optimism, unwavering courage, generous spirit, and through it all, music – original songs, hymns, the chorus from a musical, lullabies — whatever the occasion, whatever the weight of the day, Becky always had a song flowing through it. For those of us who hear her voice, she will never be truly gone.

Friends and family will gather for a celebration of her life at a service to be held April 1 at First Congregational Church, 310 Bluff Ave., Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

The gathering will start at 2:30 p.m. to share stories and memories, with the service starting at 3 p.m., and all are welcome to stay for a meal to follow in the church hall. The family has honored Becky’s request for her body to be donated to the Medical College of Wisconsin for medical research. Memorials will be directed to organizations Becky requested on her behalf.

On behalf of her children — Chris, Peter, David, Tom, John, Maria, Sam, Tory, Jean, Maurice, Fernando, Tyrone, Ho Chang, Adriano, Roberto, Caleb — grandchildren and great-grandchildren, we would also like to give a special thanks to all the people who stepped up to care for Becky with dignity and compassion: the staff at the Odd Fellow Home in Green Bay, Dr. Luke Warpinski, caregivers Tory Haney, Pam Mraz (Sheffer) and Shelly Stockwell.

Rebecca married Reno Walter KUEHNEL, Jr on 4 Apr 1953. Reno was born on 17 Jun 1926 in Wisconsin; died on 20 Dec 2012 in Wausaukee, Marinette County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1933-19487
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1939-MN-011244