Brithe (Bertha) BOWE

Other Events and Attributes:

• Vernon County Death Index: V21, P126 As Berthe

Notes:

Probably named after her paternal grandmother according to the Norwegian naming convention.

If Sever Bowe was born in May of 1866, Bertha could not have been born in September of 1866, the date shown in the 1900 census. Later censuses, and the 1870 census, suggest that September of 1867 may make more sense. Beth’s research says September 28, 1868. Bertha’s obit said September 28, 1869. Norma said, in a 4-1-2004 email, that her sister Eileen told her that Bertha was born in the house that Norma grew up in. That would seem to argue for the 1869 birthdate for Bertha although 1868 would not be ruled out.

“Ancestors of Benetta Celia Olson” says that Bertha was born on 28 Sep 1867. If that is true, Kari was pregnant during the passage to the U.S. and Bertha was born soon after the famiy’s arrival in Wisconsin. That would have been too soon for Claus to have completed building his house on his farm. If Bertha was born in September of 1867, she probably would have been born in Liberty Pole, not the farm house. If Bertha was born in the farmhouse, then her birth year couldn’t have been any earlier than 1868 and was probably 1869. If we believe the age two in the 1870 census, Bertha was born in 1867. If we believe the age 11 in the 1880 census, Bertha was born in 1868.

Her death was precipitated by a fall that broke her hip about 4 weeks before she died. After that, she had been taken to the Lutheran hospital in La Crosse where she died.

She and her family initially lived in Soldiers Grove and later moved to a farm next to Clause Bowe's (where Cora was living by that time).

Loved to dance according to Cora.

At the time of the 1900 census (June 6th), the Nundahls were living in the village of Soldiers Grove. Sever is 34 (born Nov 1865), Bertha is 33 (born Sept 1866), Carl O. is 2 (born Aug 1897), and Clara S. is 1 (born July 1898). The couple had been married 4 years; Bertha had had 2 children, both still living. Sever’s occupation is stone mason. They owned their home free and clear and it was not a farm.

In the 1905 state census, Sever and family are living in Franklin Township. Sever is 44 and a stone mason. Bertha is 36, Carl is 7, Clara is 6, and Tillman is 3.

In Sever Nundahl’s obituary, it is noted that “for a few years they resided in Soldiers Grove. Later they moved to a farm near Mason City where they lived the rest of their lives.”

The 1910 census shows Sever and Bertha living in Franklin Town, not far from the Bowes and Andersons apparently. Sever is 45, born in Norway, apparently came to the U.S. in 1886 (the date is not clear) and owns his mortgaged farm. Bertha, 42, is shown as having had three live births, all still living. Carl is 12, Clara is 11, and Tilman is 8. Everyone can read and write (except Tilman) and the three children were all attending school. Sever and Bertha had been married for 13 years.

Census-taker Douglas Nelson visited the Anderson/Nundahl/Ekum farms (they were contiguous, apparently, which is consistent with Cora’s memory) on January 11, 1920, and found:

Sever Nundahl, 56, owner of home free and clear, immigrated in 1880, naturalized citizen in 1905, can’t speak English, farmer in general farming, an employer. His wife is shown as “Brita”, 52, born in Wisconsin. Carl O, son, 22, farm worker working on own account. Clara (middle initial maybe “L”), 21, daughter. Tilman O., son, 17, had not attended school since September 1, 1919.

Her obit said that she was preceded in death by two grandchildren (which must be Clara’s Clifford and Carl’s Ivan).

Birth:
born in Wisconsin according to the 1870 and 1880 census

Died:
died at Lutheran Hospital

Brithe married Sever Olsen NUNDAHL on 19 Sep 1896 in Vernon County, Wisconsin. Sever (son of Ole Throndsen NUNDAL and Kari Mathiasdatter) was born on 12 Nov 1861 in Årdal, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway; died on 19 May 1954 in Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin; was buried on 22 May 1954 in North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Social Security Number: 396-26-1219 issued in Wisconsin before 1951
• Vernon County Death Index: V35, P340

Notes:

At the time of the 1930 census, Carl and Mearl and family were living on a farm in Franklin Township at "Brookville & Black Bottom Road" next to the Odin Olson farm. The household consisted of Carl, 32, his wife Mearl, 25, daughter Eileen, 7, and sons Selmer, 5, Kenneth, 2, and Ivan, 0. Also living with the family was a lodger/servant named Edwin McKnight, 43. Carl was 24 when he was first married, Mearl was 17. Carl was not a veteran. Down the road past Carl's farm was Sever Nundahl's farm and Tilman Nundahl's farm.

The history of the Kickapoo United Lutheran Church in Soldiers Grove records the death of a Carl Nundahl in 1968.



Carl registered for the draft on August 14, 1918, in Vernon County. The draft registrar was A E Smith. He claimed to be 21 and to have been born on August 12, 1897. His home address was Route 5, Viroqua, and he was born in Soldiers Grove. He claimed employment as a farmer, employed by Sever Nundahl of Route 5, Viroqua, who was also Carl’s nearest relative. Carl was described as tall and of medium build with dark brown eyes and black hair.

In the 1940 census, he was a farmer in Franklin Twp on the Viroqua to Black Bottom Road. He and his wife had been educated through the 8th grade. Eileen was no longer living at home.

In the 1950 census, mis-indexed as Mundahl in Ancestry, he and his family live on a farm in the town of Franklin, Vernon County, on “14 toward Brookville.” Kenneth and Eileen are no longer at home. Merlin works as an usher in a theatre.

Carl’s daughter says: My parents bought the Bowe farm and moved there when Eileen was eleven months old, which would be the year 1923. If there was someone else living there between that time and when Sever and Andrew left, I do not know who that would be. I have many, many pleasant memories of the farm and growing up. It was the place where a lot of gatherings were held. When I was growing up, Sunday was the day that everyone visited.”



The 1948 Vernon County plat book shows that Carl’s 115 acres were a bit different from Claus’s original homestead. In Section 27, Carl’s farm could be described as all of the SE corner of the SW corner, nearly all of the SW corner of the SE corner, and most, but not all (he didn’t own what was on the east side of the road) of the NW corner of the SE corner. Carl’s farm adjoined, and was east of, Ernest Ekum’s farm which was also all in Section 27. Bertha (who was not alive in 1948) is shown as the owner of 40 acres in the other section immediately south of Section 27. Bertha’s 40 was the NE corner of the NW corner of that section.

He auctioned off his cattle and farm equipment on March 6, 1956.

Died:
not listed in the Wisconsin death index because 1968 was excluded for some reason

Carl married Mearl Margaret CROOK on 12 Oct 1921 in Vernon County, Wisconsin. Mearl (daughter of William Frank CROOK and Prudence Mabel (Mable) REYNOLDS) was born on 7 May 1905 in Brookville, Franklin Township, Vernon County, Wisconsin; died on 6 Nov 1960 in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin; was buried on 9 Nov 1960 in North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Confirmation: North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin
• Vernon County Death Index: V30, P236 As Tillman Oliver

Notes:

Not listed in the SSDI.

Shown as Tilman O. on is gravestone.

Had three children; had two at the time of the 1930 census.

At the time of the 1930 census, Tillman was living on Black Bottom Road in Franklin Township next door to his parents and down the road from his sister and brother. The family was: Tilman, 27, his wife Selma, 29, and their sons Sylvan, 5, and Gordon, 2. Tilman was 20 when he was first married; Selma was 22.

At the time of the 1940 census (indexed as Memlahl), Tilman and his three children lived with his parents, the same house in which they all had lived in 1935. Tilman, a laborer, was engaged in public work.

The history of the Kickapoo United Lutheran Church records the death of "Tillman Nundahl" in 1962 and "Tilman Nundahl" in 1971. The 1971 “Tilman”’s specifics, according to the SSDI, are as follows: b. 20 Mar 1901, d. Jun 1971, Residence Viroqua, 396-36-1124 issued in WI in 1955. [The 1910 census for Town of Franklin, Vernon County shows a 9 year old “Tilman” as the son of Ole O. Nundahl, a brother of Sever.]

[This “other” Tilman is living with brother Oscar, mother Brita, and sister Mabel at the time of the 1930 census.]

Tillman married Selma Benora SIMONSON on 14 Nov 1923. Selma (daughter of Simon SIMONSON and Bertha) was born on 9 Jul 1899 in Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin; died on 4 Mar 1935 in La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin; was buried on 7 Mar 1935 in North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was not living at home with her parents and siblings in the 1940 census. In that census, she was living in Viroqua where she was a maid living in the household of the widower Mertie Harris and his three children.

Living in Viroqua at the time of her mother’s death in 1960. Living in Janesville in 1995. Living in Westby in September of 2003.

Her obit in the La Crosse newspaper:

Eileen Marie (Nundahl) Mikkelson 

Westby, Wis. — Eileen Marie (Nundahl) Mikkelson passed away Thursday, July 14, 2005, at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua, Wis., from complications following surgery.

She was born in Vernon County to Carl and Mearl (Crook) Nundahl on Sept. 4, 1922. On Feb. 26, 1941, she married Lawrence Mikkelson. Eileen's family was the center of her life and she grandly served her Lord by working hard for and loving her family of 10 children, 23 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Her grandchildren were always welcomed into this world with a sweater, cap and booties that she had lovingly knitted for each as she awaited their arrival. And as they grew, they were the recipients of wonderful big bear hugs from Grandma whenever they came into her presence. She so enjoyed attending their activities and athletic events.

Eileen worked many years cooking for the residents and later keeping records for the Vernon County Manor. After her retirement from there, she managed and ran the family business all the while caring for her disabled son. Once her family was raised, she returned to her love of baseball by attending Milwaukee Brewer games. She loved to travel and especially enjoyed her trips to Las Vegas with her friends.

Eileen is survived by her daughters, Elaine (Jerry) DeWitt, Bonnie (Norman) Bousman, Cheryl (John) Nelson, all of Westby, and Patricia (Roger) Potts, La Crosse, Vicki (Lonnie) Christianson, Coon Valley; and sons, Randy and Kent (Renae), of Westby, and Kurt of Viroqua. Surviving grandchildren are Kelly (Rob) Schlicht, Milwaukee, Joel (Karen) DeWitt, Westby, Kacey DeWitt, Tomah, Jerry Mikkelson, Viola, Jason Mikkelson, Viroqua, Krista Buros, Viroqua, Carrie (Patrick) Dahlquist, Livermore, California, Teresa (Mark) Helgeson, Stoddard, Eric Mikkelson, Elkridge, Md., Jordan Nelson, Sheffield, Iowa, Evan Nelson, Viroqua, Haylee (Jason) Foster, Great Falls, Mont., Kevin Potts, Winona, Minn., Erin and Brian Christianson of La Crosse, Brady Christianson, Wausau, Wis., Jessica Mikkelson, Henrietta, Texas, Ashley Baum, Austin, Texas, Adam Hegwer, Henrietta, Texas, Lindsey, Tyler, and Brooke Mikkelson, and Garrett and Karlee Mikkelson, all of Westby.

Surviving great-grandchildren are Joshua DeWitt, Lyssa Reynolds, Brandon and Keegan DeWitt, Zachary and Madison Mikkelson, Lauren and Marissa Helgeson, Taylor, Ethan, Leah, and Camille Dahlquist, Paris and Aspen Foster, Mason Viner-Potts, Emma Baum, Lily and Walker Mikkelson, and great-great-grandchild, Nickolai Reynolds. Eileen is also survived by sisters, Marlene Carrel and Martha (Mel) Brewer of Janesville, Wis., Norma Pierce, Onalaska, and Judy (Gene) Collins, Richland Center; and brothers, Merlin Nundahl, Beloit, and Donnie (Janus) Nundahl, Richland Center, Wis.; and sister-in-law, Connie Nundahl, Janesville.

The Lord welcomes Eileen home as does her husband, Lawrence; sons, Arden, Charles and Jerry David; brothers, Selmer, Kenneth and Ivan (Bubby) Nundahl; and her parents and grandparents. Blessed be her memory.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 17, at 1:30 p.m. at Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Hallemeier will officiate with burial in the Coon Prairie Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 123 W. Decker, Hwy. 56 in Viroqua. Friends may also call on Sunday after 12:30 p.m. at the church.

Died:
Vernon Memorial Hospital

Eileen married Lawrence Sherman MIKKELSON on 26 Feb 1941 in Vernon County, Wisconsin. Lawrence (son of Albert MIKKELSON and Louisa OLSON) was born on 7 Dec 1917 in Wisconsin; died on 17 Oct 1973 in La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin; was buried on 20 Oct 1973 in Coon Prairie Cemetery, Westby, Viroqua Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Social Security Number: 395-38-8087 issued in Wisconsin
• Wisconsin Death Certificate: 036762

Notes:

Selmer (or, possibly, Kenneth) was probably the son of Carl’s who showed DHC around the tobacco farm during the Carlsons’ long visit to Viroqua in July of 1938.

In a December 16, 1979, letter to Cora, Benetta says that “Selmer Nundahl, Carl’s oldest boy, had open heart surgery 2 weeks ago. He is getting along good.”

His obituary appeared in the December 21st edition of the Richland Observer.

According to his obit, Selmer farmed in the Mason City area until 1970. According to Geneva’s obit, they moved to Viroqua in 1967.

According to his obit, Selmer was survived by 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Died:
SSDI last residence was Richland County

Buried:
funeral from Viroqua United Methodist Church 4Sa1

Selmer married Geneva R ERICKSON on 23 Jun 1951 in Vernon County, Wisconsin. Geneva (daughter of Lewis ERICKSON and Minnie Aleta SANDY) was born on 3 Feb 1927 in Crawford County, Wisconsin; died on 22 Dec 1998 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; was buried on 24 Dec 1998 in Viroqua Cemetery, Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

JANESVILLE-- Kenneth O. Nundahl, age 77, of 1456 S. Washington, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2005, at Mercy Hospital. He was born on Feb. 19, 1928 in Vernon Co. and was the son of Carl and Merle (Crook) Nundahl. Kenneth served in the US Army in Korea. He married Connie Skrede in 1954 in Viroqua, WI. Kenneth retired from Fairbanks Morse Co., in 1993, after having been employed there for 43 years. Ken loved collecting old miniature cars, watching TV, and doing crossword puzzles. He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife, Connie; a son, Michael (Kristy) Nundahl of Beloit, WI; 3 daughters: Jacqueline Nundahl , Susan Olmsted and Kathy (Rick) Cole all of Janesville; 8 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Merlin Nundahl of Beloit and Donnie (Janus) Nundahl of Richland Center; 5 sisters: Eileen Mikkelson of Westby, WI, Marlene Carrel of Janesville, Norma Pierce of Onalaska, WI, Martha (Mel) Brewer of Janesville and Judy (Gene) Collins of Boaz, WI. He was preceded by his parents; 2 brothers, Ivan (Bubba) Nundahl and Selmer Nundahl; and a grandson, Jason Nundahl.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at the SCHNEIDER APFEL SCHNEIDER & SCHNEIDER Funeral Home, with Rev Larry Kula officiating. Interment will be in the Milton Lawns Memorial Park. Friends may call on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the SCHNEIDER APFEL SCHNEIDER & SCHNEIDER Funeral Home.



Kenneth enlisted in the U.S. Army in Chicago on May 29, 1946.

In the 1951 city directory for Beloit, Wisconsin, Kenneth is a machinist for Fairbanks-Morse. He lives at 1711 Porter Avenue.

In the 1954 Beloit directory, he is still a machinist for Fairbanks-Morse but now he lives at 2120 Riverside Drive.

In the 1956 Janesville city directory, he is a machinist with Fairbanks-Morse and lives with his wife, Constance M, and brother Donald L, at 916 Mineral Point Avenue.

In the 1958 Janesville city directory, he is a machinist for Fairbanks-Morse. He and Constance M live at 1703 S Willard Avenue. Connie works for Glenoit Mills.

In the 1960 Janesville city directory, Kenneth and Constance live at 1456 S Washington. Kenneth is a machinist for Fairbanks-Morse in Beloit. Kenneth’s brother Merlin, a teacher in Beloit, lives at the same address.

Kenneth married Constance M SKREDE on 4 Sep 1954 in Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin. Constance (daughter of Leonard SKREDE and Iva COLE) was born on 12 Dec 1932 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; died on 27 Jan 2017 in Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Vernon County Death Index: V16, P578 As Ivan Tollef

Notes:

Ivan drowned with his cousin Clifford “at Black Bottom” on December 23, 1934. Norma says it was in the creek on the Bowe (then Carl’s) farm.

Nicknamed “Little Bubby” or “Little Buddy.”

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:

Ivan Tollef Nundahl, son of Carl and Mearl Nundahl, was born March 23, 1930, and departed from this life December 23, 1934, at the age of four years and nine months.

He leaves to mourn his departure besides his parents, one sister, Eileen, four brothers, Selmar, Kenneth, Merlin, and Donald, his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Sever Nundahl, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crook, five uncles Tillman Nundahl, Otto, Clair, Floyd and Faye Crook, three aunts, Mrs. Odin Olson, Mrs. Stanley Simpson, and Mrs. Gale Aikins, a number of cousins and many other relatives and friends.

Little Buddy, as he was better known, was baptized into the Kickapoo Lutheran Church in May, 1930, by Rev. Finstad. He was of a sweet and loving disposition and his smile won everyone’s heart. He will be greatly missed by his loved ones but we know he has gone to that greater home prepared for the blest and is same in the arms of Jesus.

Funeral services were held from the Carl Nundahl home in Brookville and from the Kickapoo Lutheran Church December 2nd, 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

Norma says that Bubby and Clifford told their mothers that they were going to the barn to play but instead decided to go ice skating on the thin ice. Mearl and Eileen found the boys and got them out of the water and took them to the house on sleds.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: School Teacher, School Principal

Notes:

Graduated from Viroqua High School in 1950.

Graduated from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse in 1954.

In the 1956 Beloit, Wisconsin, city directory, he was a teacher at Robinson School. He lived in Janesville.

In the 1959 Beloit city directory, he was a teacher at Wright School and lived in Janesville.

In the 1960 Janesville city directory, Merlin lives with Kenneth and Constance at 1456 S Washington. Merlin is a teacher in Beloit and Kenneth is a machinist for Fairbanks-Morse in Beloit.

His obit in the Janesville newspaper:

Merlin C. Nundahl, 76, of Beloit, WI, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009, in Mercy Hospital, Janesville, WI. He was born Sept. 12, 1932, in Vernon County, a son of Carl and Mearl Crook Nundahl. Merlin was a 1950 graduate of Viroqua High School and a 1954 graduate of the University of La Crosse receiving his bachelor’s degree in education. Merlin also received his masters in education from Rockford College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Merlin was employed as an elementary teacher and, then, became the principal for Burdge and Morgan Elementary Schools, retiring in 1989. He also worked for Beloit College for 6 years in the education department as a field director. Merlin was a member of the YMCA board, Kiwanis Club, Historical Society and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, where he taught Sunday school and helped out with the breakfast program. He started a center for children to be tutored and spent 4 summers building Camden playground in Janesville, WI. Merlin’s family was a big part of his life and they were all very important to him, as were his two cats, Ginger and Kitty.
?Survivors include his brother and sisters: Donald (Janus) Nundahl of Richland Center, WI, Marlene Carrel of Janesville, Martha (Melvin) Brewer of Janesville, Norma Pierce of Onalaska, WI, and Judy Collins of Richland Center; a sister-in-law, Connie Nundahl; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Merlin will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Selmer, Kenneth and Ivan; one sister, Eileen Mikkelson; brothers-in-law, Lawrenze Mikkelson, Gene Collins, Jim DeLap; and sister-in-law, Geneva Nundahl.
?Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2009, in OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 749 Bluff Street, Beloit, WI, with Reverend Jennifer Jelinek officiating. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Sunday at the DALEY MURPHY WISCH & ASSOCIATES FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI. Funeral services will also be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at 1 p.m. in KICKAPOO UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH, Soldiers Grove, WI, with Pastor Grant VanLishout officiating. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until the time of service Tuesday at the CHURCH. Burial will be in Kicka-poo United Lutheran Church Cemetery with Military Honors. VOSSETEIG-LARSON FUNERAL HOME assisted the family with arrangements in Viroqua, WI. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.daleymurphywisch.com.

Died:
Mercy Hospital

Notes:

In the 1956 Janesville, Wisconsin, city directory, he is a machinist for Fairbanks-Morse and lives with his brother Kenneth at 916 Mineral Point Ave.

At the time of his wedding announcement in November of 1958, he worked for the Viroqua Dairy.




Obituary for Donald L. Nundahl
Donald L. Nundahl, age 80, of Richland Center died Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at home in Richland Center. He was born October 25, 1934 in Vernon County the son of Carl and Mearl (Crook) Nundahl. On April 11, 1959 he married Janus Johnson in Viroqua, WI. In 1964 he moved his family to Richland Center where he began working at the Richland Center Foundry. He started as an iron pourer and worked his way up as a respected supervisor in the lab. After 33 years, and building many friendships he then retired. Wanting to do more, Don passionately drove van for VARC which led him to a new circle of friends. Don took pride in his love for gardening and it showed with a beautiful array of flowers he planted yearly. He also supplied his family & friends with an abundance of vegetables that he grew. One of Don's hobbies was his ability to turn a piece of wood that he created in his extraordinary workshop, into anything especially his eagles displayed throughout the country. He was an avid Packer fan to the point where family events were never planned during game time. Wheel of Fortune & Family Fued were two shows he also enjoyed watching. Don and his wife, Jan appreciated the opportunity to travel across the United States with family while treasuring his last trip spent in New York with friends.

Survivors include his wife Janus of Richland Center; 5 children, Laverne (Kim) Nundahl, Lori (Ronald) Coppernoll, Lonnie (Thomas) Haas, Jodi Nundahl (Steve Simonson) all of Richland Center, Debra Nundahl (Durrell Gaither)of Wisconsin Dells; grandchildren, Garrett (Julie), Ben (Mysti), Mandi (Ray), Jamie (Anthony), Jacob (Tahlya), Danielle, Sydni, Erin (Jon), Brandon (Hidi), Nicholas, Abigail, Austin, Ryan (Lindsey), Shannon (Tony), Cortney; great grandchildren, Destiny, Echoe, Keegan, Rylee, Zada, Dylan, Kyzan, Aundrea, Kwyntan, Sophia, Devin, Kynli, Chaynce; 4 sisters Marlene Carrell of Janesville, Martha (Melvin) Brewer of Janesville, Norma Pierce of Onalaska, Judy Collins of Boaz; brothers-in-law Harland (Macy) Johnson of LaCrosse, Claurice (Diane) Johnson of Stoddard; a sister-in-law Connie Nundahl of Janesville; other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter Ashlee Nundahl; a sister Eileen Mikkelson; brothers Selmer, Kenneth, Merlin and Ivan Nundahl.

Donald married J.J. JOHNSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Norma L. Pierce of Onalaska, WI passed away at 80 years of age at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center on April 13, 2022. She was born in rural Vernon County on September 26, 1941 to Carl and Mearl (Crook) Nundahl. Norma was raised in a large and loving Norwegian-English farming family. She graduated from Viroqua High School in 1959.

Norma married Earl Pierce on June 6, 1959 and they later divorced. She subsequently married Richard Karth on February 4, 1984 and they were together for a number of years.

In 1972, as a newly single mother to young children, Norma set out to conquer the world and show her children that a strong work ethic can provide opportunities. She began working as a bookkeeper at Home Savings and Loan late that year and within 6 years was promoted to Assistant Vice President and branch manager of the Onalaska location. She later served as a residential home loan specialist and manager of local branches of First Home Mortgage and First Financial Savings and Loan, and ended her career as Assistant Vice President for Residential Real Estate Lending at First Bank.

Norma served on the Board of Directors for the La Crosse Area Home Builders Association and was the only woman on that board for many years. She was awarded Spike Club status by the National Home Builders Association in recognition of her achievements in member recruitment and retention. Norma was elected to the Riverfront Foundation Board in 1989 and served as President of the Optimist Club of La Crosse. She was a career-long member of the Greater La Crosse Board of Realtors. Norma also volunteered with the La Crosse Area Habitat for Humanity chapter and donated generously to the cause of providing homes to people who need a helping hand.

Norma was an accomplished soprano soloist and performed at a number of events over the years. At home, she was an excellent cook and baker whose cinnamon rolls and apple pie have yet to be beat, and an expert seamstress.

Norma raised four children and did it well, with tremendous support from her large extended family and neighbors Berniece Johnson and Nonie Curran. She is survived by her daughter Kim Pierce, Irvine, CA; daughter Carmen Perrizo and son-in-law John, Eden Prairie, MN; son Brian Pierce, La Crosse, WI; and son Brad Pierce and daughter-in-law Jill, Green Bay, WI. Norma was an excellent grandmother to Jared Pierce, Paul Perrizo, Evan Perrizo, Chloe Perrizo, Tyler Pierce, Taylor Pierce, and Tiffani Pierce. She was very proud to be great-grandmother to Cora Jo Pierce. Norma is also survived by her sisters Marlene Carrel, Martha Brewer, and Judy Collins, and sister-in-law Janus Nundahl.

Norma was preceded in death by her mother in 1960 and her father in 1968; sister Eileen Mikkelson (2005); and brothers Ivan (1934), Selmer (1995), Kenneth (2005), Merlin (2009), and Donald (2014).

Norma married Earl Paul PIERCE on 6 Jun 1959 in Vernon County, Wisconsin, and was divorced. Earl (son of Lawrence E PIERCE and Esther ZINTZ) was born on 18 Nov 1938 in Readstown, Kickapoo Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin; died on 21 Apr 1996 in La Crosse County, Wisconsin; was buried in Viroqua Cemetery, Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Norma married R.J. KARTH [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

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]

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]

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]

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]

Notes:

In a October 18, 1984, letter to Cora, Benetta writes: "Sylvan N. has the Sever and Bertha Bowe Nundahl grandparents' place. Lots of memories there as I helped Grandma a lot."



He was listed as the “very special friend” of Geraldine Iona Swiggum Everson in her obituary of her death on April 13, 2008.

A Man With A Pure Heart:

Sylvan Bernard Nundahl, 91, of Viroqua died Feb. 20, 2016.

He was born July 4, 1924, to Tilman and Selma (Simonson) Nundahl on the Viroqua family farm. After being a Norwegian bachelor farmer for 50 years, he married Mabel (Vig) in Aug. 1974, in Viroqua. Sylvan was a lifelong member of Kickapoo United Lutheran Church and enjoyed sharing his skilled fiddling talent for over 75 years, but only after milking his cows by hand and working in tobacco.

He was a truly a man of pure heart, and was caring to everyone.

Sylvan is survived by his sister, Burnelle (Nundahl) Crumrine; brother-in-law, Robert Crumrine; and sister-in-law, Leona (Gordon) Nundahl; nieces and nephews, Selma (Mike) Wright-Savage, Monte Crumrine, Linda (Bob) Morrison, Gene (Bonnie) Nundahl, Deb (Brad) Strupp; step-daughter, Cindy (Vig) Johnson; many great-nephews and nieces; great-great-nephews and nieces; and several step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mabel; brother, Gordon; and nephews, Tony Nundahl and Robert (Bobby) Crumrine.

With Pastor Chuck Miller presiding, a Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Kickapoo United Lutheran Church.

Future private burial. Arrangements made by Sime Funeral Home.

Sylvan married Mabel GILBERTSON on 6 Jul 1974 in Vernon County, Wisconsin. Mabel was born on 18 Oct 1910 in Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin; died on 20 May 2001 in Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin; was buried in Viroqua Cemetery, Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1958 Beloit, Wisconsin, city directory, he lived at 1407½ Dewey Avenue.

In the 1959 Rockford, Illinois, city directory, as well as the 1959 Beloit city directory, he was a factory worker at J I Case in Rockford. He and Darlene lived at 1407 Dewey Avenue in Beloit.

In the 1960 Beloit city directory, Gordon and Darlene live at 1602 Oak. Gordon is a polisher at J I Case in Rockford.



Gordon Nundahl, 87, of Boscobel, formerly of Readstown passed away on Monday, July 28 at Mayo Health Care in LaCrosse.

He was born on June 12, 1927 in Vernon County, Wis. to Tilman and Selma (Simonson) Nundahl.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Darlene Erickson in 1955.  They parted in 1971.  He married Leona Strait on Nov. 23, 1974.

He farmed in Vernon County for a number of years.  He moved to Beloit and worked for the J. I. Case Company.  He later returned to this area and farmed with his brother Sylvan.

In his younger years he liked to play the accordion while his brother Sylvan played the violin.  He also enjoyed antique cars and liked to go small game hunting.

He is survived by his wife:  Leona of Boscobel; 1 son:  Gene (Bonnie)  Nundahl of Westby; 2 daughters:  Debra (Brad) Strupp of Reedsburg and Linda (Robert) Morrison of Viroqua; 7 grandchildren:  Jason Nundahl, Heather Bergman, Chelsie Nundahl, Ryan Morrison, Tyler Morrison, Cody Morrison, and Jordan Strupp; 6 great grandchildren:  Kendra Nundahl, Kyle Nundahl, Katelyn Nundahl, Olivia Morrison, Maddox Bergman, and Mason Bergman; 1 brother:  Sylvan Nundahl of Viroqua; and 1 sister:  Burnelle (Bob) Crumrine of Readstown; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by 1 son:  Tony Nundahl;  1 grandson:  Trevor Nundahl; and his parents.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 1, 2014 at 1 PM at Kickapoo United Lutheran Church at Folsom. Pastor Curtis Matz will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.

Birth:
USPRI 1. According to “Descendants of Sever O. Nundahl”, Gordon was born 12 Jun 1925. In the 1930 census, Gordon was 2 years and 10 months old.

Gordon married Darlene L ERICKSON on 30 Apr 1955, and was divorced on 15 Oct 1973 in Rock County, Wisconsin. Darlene (daughter of Lewis ERICKSON and Minnie Aleta SANDY) was born on 20 Feb 1936 in Ferryville, Crawford County, Wisconsin; died on 24 Dec 1993 in Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin; was buried on 27 Dec 1993 in West Prairie Hauge Lutheran Cemetery, Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gordon married Leona Gertrude WALLACE on 23 Nov 1974 in Vernon County, Wisconsin. Leona was born on 21 Jul 1927 in Richland Center, Richland County, Wisconsin; died on 10 Apr 2020 in Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: auto mechanic

Notes:

Arden and his brother Charles were killed in a boating accident on Kickapoo Lake in Archer County, TX. The steering gear broke as they were heading to shore. Kickapoo Lake is about 35 miles southwest of Wichita Falls, TX.

The Texas Death Index puts the date of death as August 2nd and the location as Archer County.

Arden had been a mechanic in the Air Force from September of 1963 to September of 1967 and was a Viet Nam vet.

He died of drowning. He was divorced at the time of his death and his mother was the informant for his death certificate.

Died:
This is from his death certificate. “Descendants of Sever O. Nundahl” says Jul 30th.

Arden married M. CLARK [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Bonnie Lee Bousman, 69, of Viroqua and formerly of Westby, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse surrounded by her family.

She was born on Dec. 15, 1945, in Viroqua to Lawrence and Eileen (Nundahl) Mikkelson. She grew up on the family farm on Asbury Ridge, rural Viroqua. Her children and siblings all enjoyed the memories of the farm that Mom so vividly remembered. Her ability to relive and share her memories with the most finite of details was always a delight for the listeners to hear. Bonnie attended Viroqua High School and on Aug. 3, 1963, she married Norman Bousman in Caledonia, Minn. She worked as a housekeeper at the Vernon Memorial Hospital and Bethany St. Joseph Care Center, as well as for many private families. She loved to clean and took great pride in her work.

Bonnie loved to go for car rides, cruise car lots, but especially enjoyed reminiscing about the cars of her youth and her beloved Edsel hubcaps that were her Daddy’s. Bonnie enjoyed old-time music, visiting with her family and dancing a good polka. She will forever be remembered for her mouthwatering cherry cheesecake and “Bonnie’s Baked Beans,” a family favorite at family gatherings. Bonnie always had a twinkle in her eye, a dimpled grin and a “Heigutt” to share.

Bonnie is survived by her husband, Norman; her children, Teresa (Mark Helgeson) of Stoddard, Carrie (Patrick Dahlquist) of Decorah, Iowa, and Nathan (Rebecca Elton) of Sparta; her grandchildren, Taylor, Ethan, Leah, Camille and Owen Dahlquist of Decorah, Iowa, Lauren and Marisa Helgeson of Stoddard, and Abigail Bousman of Sparta. She is also survived by two great-granddaughters, Eileigh and Emiyah Dahlquist of Decorah; four sisters, Elaine DeWitt of Westby, Cheryl (John) Nelson of Westby, Patricia (Roger) Potts of La Crosse and Vicki (Lonnie) Christianson of Coon Valley; three brothers, Randy Mikkelson of Westby, Kent (Renae) Mikkelson of Westby and Kurt Mikkelson of Viroqua; other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Arden and Charles who drowned in Texas and Jerry David Mikkelson who died in infancy; a nephew, Jerry Mikkelson; two brothers-in-law, Jerry DeWitt and Bill Bausman; and many beloved uncles, aunts and cousins.
Funeral services were held on Friday, July 10, 2015, at the Thorson Funeral Home in Viroqua with Pastor Julie Wollman officiating. Burial was in the Westby Coon Prairie Cemetery at rural Westby. Serving as honorary casket bearers were Tyler Mikkelson, Eric Mikkelson and Jason Mikkelson. Serving as casket bearers were Jordan Nelson, Evan Nelson, Joel DeWitt, Brian Christianson, Brady Christianson, Kevin Potts and Garrett Mikkelson.

Birth:
“Descendants of Sever O. Nundahl”

Bonnie married Norman Dean BOUSMAN on 3 Aug 1963 in Caledonia, Houston County, Minnesota. Norman was born on 6 Apr 1940 in Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin; died on 9 Jan 2018 in Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: Immanuel Lutheran Church, Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin
• Occupation: auto mechanic

Notes:

Charles and his brother Arden were killed in a boating accident on Kickapoo Lake in Archer County, TX. The steering gear broke as they were heading to shore. Kickapoo Lake is about 35 miles southwest of Wichita Falls, TX.

The Texas Death Index puts the date of death as August 2nd and the location as Archer County. He died of drowning. His wife, Ann, was the informant for his death certificate.

Died:
August 2nd is the date of death on his death certificate. According to “Descendants of Sever O. Nundahl”, he died 30 July.

Charles married A.M. AMUNDSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Vernon County Death Index: V26, P42

Notes:

Buried near Carl and Mearl.

Buried:
buried with his grandparents

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Notes:

His obit notes that he graduated from Viroqua High School in 1979 where he was on the tennis team.

Died:
died at Gundersen-Lutheran Medical Center