Lars Christopherson SOINE

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1917-MN-004721

Notes:

Traci’s tree refers to him as Lars Kristofferson Soine.

“Alias Lars Christopherson.” That’s what he was called in the 1880 census.

In the 1885 state census, he was Lars O. Støine of Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County. The household consists of Lars, 55, Anna, 57, Tom, 24, Gertrude, 19, Berit, 16, Christina, 9, Martha 7, “T.A.”, 25, Anna Austin, 27, Mabel A., 3, and Anna Maria, 20. From this and other information we can infer that “Anna Austin” is Lars’s oldest daughter, T.A. is her husband, Tom Austinson, and Mabel A. is Maybel Amanda Ellingboe.

As Lars Christopherson Soine, he is listed as one of the initial contributors to the start-up of St. Olaf College.

He was a farmer in Warsaw Twp in 1870.

in the 1900 census, Lars, Anna, and their single daughter Christina were living in Warsaw, Goodhue County, next door to their son and brother, Thomas Soine and his family. Lars is shown to have come to this country in 1853, Anna in 1856.

In the 1910 census, Lars and Anne are living with their son Tom and his family on Tom’s farm in Warsaw.

He is listed in “The Valdris Book”, a history of the Valdris Samband published in 1920 (available on Google Books) but his entry specifically says he was not a member of the Samband.

Shown as Lars A. on his death certificate.

From one of Lars’s descendants: "Lars Christophersen Soine was born on 14 June 1830 in Vang, Valdres Norway. He came to America with his parents in 1853, he was 23 years old. He went by the name Lars O Christophersen. He worked in the logging camps in Wisconsin. He rode the logs down the river to keep them from jumbling. Several times he was thrown, by the force of the swift current and the jerking logs, into the water. In 1856 he married Anna Ellestad. Three of their nine children were born in Wisconsin. In the early 1860's Lars and Anna went moved to Goodhue County in Minnesota where they rented a farm for a few years. Then they purchased 160 acres in Warsaw township in Goodhue County. At this time he returned to using the name Lars Soine. Lars and Anna lived in a small house on their land until 1884 when they built a 12 room house for two families. He planned this house for two families so that he would have a place of his own in their old age. Lars and Anna lived in four rooms, tworooms downstairs (12x14 and 14x16) and two rooms upstairs. Their son, Thomas, and his family of 12 lived in seven of the rooms, four big rooms downstairs and three upstairs. The room above the kitchen was used as a store room for both families. Both families used the same stairs and hallway to the second floor.Each family had their own cellar and stairs. The pump was on the porch between the two kitchens. (Don't you think many oldfolks would love this arrangement nowadays instead of the old folks home?) (Denne ideen hare nok Lars hatt med segfra Vang, han har nok tenkt på kårstuene der, da han bygde detstore huset.) These two families lived in Harmony for 24½ years. In 1916 Anna and Lars celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Anna died that fall at the age of 83 and Lars died the following April, 1917." (This is a transcript of a handwritten remembrance of one of Lars O Soine's grandchildren). Lars was a 'charter member' of the 'Valdres Laget' of Goodhue county.

Lars married Anna Tomasdatter ELLESTAD about 1856. Anna (daughter of Tomas Knudson TØRSTAD and Berit Johannesdatter ELLESTAD) was born on 4 Sep 1833 in Lomen, Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 6 Nov 1916 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1935-MN-013429

Notes:

Widowed spouse of Thomas G. Ellingboe according to entries in the Northfield city directory. She appears in the 1899, 1903, 1921, and 1926 city directories. Her maiden name of Soine comes from her daughter’s death certificate.

In the 1895 census she is a widow living with her daughter Mabel in Northfield.

In the 1900 census she is a widow dressmaker living with her daughter in Northfield. In that census, she is shown as born in Minnesota.

In the 1902 Faribault city directory, which includes Northfield, she is Anna T Ellingboe, widow of Thomas G, a dressmaker living and working at 105 E 5th.

In the 1915 Faribault city directory, which includes Northfield, she is Anna M Ellingboe, widow of Thomas, residing at 429½ Division.

She was living with the Federmans in the 1920 and 1930 censuses.

In the 1929 Faribault city directory, which includes Northfield, she is Anna Ellingboe, the widow of Thomas, residing at 411 Washington in Northfield.

She died of a cerebral hemorrhage.

Buried:
Funeral through St. John’s.

Anna married Thosten (Thomas) ELLINGBOE on 3 Nov 1881 in Holden Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota. Thosten (son of John Øysteinsen ELLINGBØE (BÖE) (BØKKO) and Margrete Øysteinsdatter BØE) was born on 1 Nov 1859 in Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin; died on 9 Oct 1889 in Minnesota; was buried on 11 Oct 1889 in Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1944-MN-004632

Notes:

Married his first cousin.

Farming in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County in the the 1900 census. Living next to his father Lars.

In the 1930 census, he and Anna were still living in Warsaw Twp with their sons Ludvig and Abraham. Son Carl was living next door.

Thomas married Anna Theoline ELLESTAD on 2 Jul 1892 in Swift County, Minnesota. Anna (daughter of Ole Tomason ELLESTAD and Sigrid HOLLEN) was born in Dec 1873 in Minnesota; died on 9 Mar 1943 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

“Betsey”, age 9, in the 1870 census.

Born September of 1860 according to the 1900 census.

She is listed in “The Valdris Book”, a history of the Valdris Samband published in 1920 (available on Google Books), as Mrs. J N Kildahl of St. Paul. She was a member of the Samband in 1904.

Living with her son Karl in North Dakota at the time of the 1930 census.

Living with her daughter Anna in South Dakota at the time of the 1940 census.

Bertha married Johan Nathan KILDAHL about 1883. Johan (son of Johan Nilssen and Nikolina Andersdatter BUVARP) was born in Jan 1857 in Beitstaden, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway; died on 25 Sep 1920 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1910 census, she had had 8 children, 6 still living.

Called Molla.

Marit married Andrew A ESTREM on 8 May 1884 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Andrew (son of Anfind Andersen AUSTREIM and Marit Knutsdatter DE TASA) was born on 14 Mar 1859 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 3 Feb 1920 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried on 6 Feb 1920 in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1921-MN-022662

Notes:

Called June in the 1870 census.

Also called Jennie.

Family/Spouse: Anders HØVERSTAD. Anders (son of Andris Andrisson HØVERSTAD and Ingebjørg Knutsdatter AUSTREIM) was born in 1864 in Minnesota; died on 14 Apr 1887 in Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gjertrud married John Martin SVIEN in 1897. John (son of Johan-Henrik Johannesson SVIEN and Berit Helgesdotter KASA) was born in 1855 in Wisconsin; died on 12 Oct 1920 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1885 state census, she was the 17 year-old Berit Soine living with her married sister Bertha in Holden.

In Find A Grave, she is assigned to the wrong parents.

In the 1940 census, she is still living in Holden with her son Arthur.

Find A Grave has her having an additional child, Paul Gerhard, b. 20 Sep 1907, d. 24 Sep 1907. That would be consistent with her entry in the 1910 census which shows her as having had 7 children, 6 still living.

Berit married Knute Arnfinnson ESTREM on 2 Jun 1896 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Knute (son of Anfind Andersen AUSTREIM and Marit Knutsdatter DE TASA) was born on 13 Jun 1860 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 23 Dec 1926 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The details for this child are from Traci’s tree.

Notes:

“Thrown from horse.”

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1914-MN-004937

Notes:

In the 1880 census she is age 4. In the 1895 state census she is age 19 and living at home. She is shown as a single “schoolteacher” living with her parents in the 1900 census.

According to her death certificate, the parents of Christine Kasa were Lars Soine and Anna Ellestad. However, the death certificate shows Christine’s birth date as 6 Oct 1878. The 1910 census shows that Christine Kasa was born in 1878. We’ll show the 1900 census’s birthdate because it is consistent with most other information but there is an irreconcilable difference here.

The 1910 census shows her marriage to Erick as his second and her first.

She died of pulmonary tuberculosis.

Christine married Erik KASA on 24 Feb 1909 in Meeker County, Minnesota. Erik (son of Helge (Henry) Eiriksson KASA and Ingrid Ivarsdatter (Ida) ELLINGBØ) was born on 26 Sep 1869 in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 6 Jul 1964 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christine married John Albert TASA on 5 Dec 1900 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. John (son of Thomas Knutsen TASA and Ambjørg Ivarsdatter OLDRE) was born on 5 Aug 1875 in United States; died on 9 Nov 1905; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Alfred SOINE in 1903. Alfred (son of John Jonson SOINE and Ingeborg Ovesdatter KATTEVOLD) was born on 19 Feb 1882 in Maynard, Chippewa County, Minnesota; died on 25 Dec 1967 in Canada; was buried in Woodslee United Church Cemetery, South Woodslee. Essex County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1961-MN-016044
• Baptism: 20 Aug 1882, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 23 May 1897, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota

Notes:

She is probably the Mabel Ellingboe who attended St. Olaf in the music department 1899-1900.

She was living with her mother and was a dressmaker in the 1900 census.

In the 1902 Faribault city directory, which includes Northfield, she is Mabel A Ellingboe, a clerk for H J Vollmer & Co., and boards at 105 E 5th.

In the 1911 and 1915 Faribault city directories, which includes Northfield, she was Maybelle Ellingboe, a clerk for the Alex Marshall Co., living at 429 S Division.

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

The informant for her death certificate was Mrs. Maurice Huskyn of Goodhue County. Maybel’s residence at the time of her death was 411 Washington in Northfield. She died from heart failure following hip surgery.

Baptism:
as Mable Amanda Ellingbö

Confirmation:
St. John’s; as Mabel Amanda Ellingboe

Died:
Northfield City Hospital

Maybel married Richard J FEDERMAN on 17 Aug 1915 in Rice County, Minnesota. Richard was born on 3 May 1880 in Minnesota; died on 6 Feb 1959 in Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
buried as Josephine O.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 19 Dec 1886, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1958-MN-005346

Notes:

Never married.

He registered for the draft on September 12, 1918, in Red Wing, where he was a farm laborer on his parents’ farm at R.R. #1, Dennison, Goodhue County. He was described as short and of medium build with blue eyes and brown hair.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 2, at the Vang Lutheran Church, for Ludvig O. Soine. The Rev. B. J. Blikstad officiated. The Pallbearers were Theodore Frettem, Glen Eckstrom, Cyrus Midje, John A. Underdahl, Lyle Brekken and John Stenhaug. Mrs. Blikstad was the vocalist with Mrs. Cyrus Midje at the organ. Interment aas in the family lot in the Vang Cemetery. Luvig O. Soine, 60 year-old farmer, living a mile north of the Wang's Store, made his home with his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Soine. He had just come in the house after doing some of the routine chores on the farm when he was suddenly stricken with a heart attack. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Henry Quamme of Nerstrand and Mrs. Arnold Johnson of Cannon Falls; four brothers, Carl of Northfield, Ben of Minneapolis, Gerhard of Cannon Falls, and Thomas on the home farm. Mr. Soine was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Soine and was born January 14, 1898. He had spent his entire life in this community and served several years as assessor of Warsaw Township. He was a member of the Vang congregation.

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1900-08071
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1932-MN-002371

Notes:

In the 1930 census, he and Tillie farmed in Big Bend Twp of Chippewa County, Minnesota. They had been married for about three years and had no children. Clarence was not a war veteran.

Clarence married Tillie Caroline OLSON on 2 Oct 1927 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Tillie was born about 1908. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1902-08467
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1962-MN-016526

Notes:

Shown as child #3 on his birth certificate.

In the 1940 census, he farmed in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County, on, apparently, what had been the Wangen family farm.

He was living in Northfield at the time of his brother Ludvig’s death.

Buried:
78 SN 25 W

Carl married Bertha Emilia WANGEN on 14 Jun 1927 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Bertha (daughter of Andrew Iversen WANGEN and Anna HIRT) was born on 6 Jun 1906 in Becker County, Minnesota; died on 20 Feb 1984 in Ramsey County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangen Prairie Cemetery, Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1904-09000
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1974-MN-029307

Notes:

Child #4 on her birth certificate.

She was of Nerstrand at the time of her brother Ludvig’s death.

Family/Spouse: Henry Bernard QUAMME. Henry (son of Haakon Iversen QUAMME and Nanna HALLAM) was born on 27 Oct 1896 in Minnesota; died on 22 Jun 1991 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1907-08530
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1990-MN-023695

Notes:

As Ben, he was living in Minneapolis at the time of his brother Ludvig’s death.

He and his family lived at 4115 E. 54th Street in south Minneapolis when his youngest daughter was born.

In the 1940 census, Bernhard, Ethel, and Larry lived on Bridge Square in Northfield. Bernhard worked on the St. Olaf college dairy farm and Ethel usually worked as a saleslady in a bakery. She was unemployed at the time of the census. Five years earlier, all three lived in rural Goodhue County.

Melvin married Ethel Adella OLSON on 4 Oct 1929 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, and was divorced. Ethel (daughter of Engebret OLSON and Emma FENSAND) was born on 13 Feb 1913 in Chippewa County, Minnesota; died on 1 Jul 2012 in Dakota County, Minnesota; was buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melvin married Gertrude Alice KALLENBACH on 9 Jun 1950 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Gertrude was born on 11 Jul 1924; died on 25 Dec 2011 in Minnesota; was buried in Pleasant View, Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1909-09032
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1997-MN-021279

Notes:

Middle name Bergetta on her childrens’ birth certificates, Bergitta on her death certificate.

She was of Cannon Falls at the time of her brother Ludvig’s death.

Buried:
79 CS 18 F-56 NE

Selma married Arnold William JOHNSON on 1 Dec 1934 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Arnold died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1911-09154
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1989-MN-031121

Thomas married Ruth Bernice OTTERNESS on 21 Mar 1934 in Goodhue County, Minnesota, and was divorced. Ruth (daughter of Lawrence Oliver OTTERNESS and Ingeborg (Belle) MIDJE) was born on 4 Jul 1915 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 23 Nov 2003 in Wanamingo Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried on 29 Nov 2003 in Holden Lutheran Cemetery, Kenyon, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1914-10529
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1914-MN-004942

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1915-11183
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1992-MN-008939

Notes:

Or Gerhard Abraham.

As Andrew G, he and his wife and two oldest children lived in Cannon Falls at the time of the 1950 census. He was a service man for a retail hardware store.

As Gerhard, he was living in Cannon Falls at the time of his brother Ludvig’s death.

Abraham married Alvina Serena CARLSON on 26 Oct 1939 in Northwood, Worth County, Iowa. Alvina (daughter of Gust CARLSON and Ellen BECKMAN) was born on 29 Aug 1920 in Cannon Falls, Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 13 May 2005 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1951-MN-006230

Notes:

Not shown with the family in the 1885 state census so the 1885 birth date is incorrect.

Living at home with his parents, no occupation shown, in the 1910 census.

St. Olaf, ‘13.

In the 1920 census, he is a “Lutheran preacher” living in Page Twp, Cass County, North Dakota.

In the 1925 North Dakota state census, he and his wife and son live in Norman, Traill County.

In the 1930 census, he and his family, with his mother, are living in Volga, Brookings County, South Dakota.

Karl married Emma Louise MASON in Jun 1916. Emma (daughter of MICHAELSON) was born on 11 Aug 1890 in Iowa; died on 17 Apr 1979 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Presumably he is the 1 year-old John L. living with J. N. and Bertha in the 1885 state census.

Living at home with his parents, no occupation shown, in the 1910 census.

Probably the John L. Kildahl in the St. Olaf class of 1910.

Ordained in June of 1914.

Registered for the draft on June 4, 1917, in Norway, Racine County. He gave his home address as Waterford, Wisconsin. He was a Lutheran clergyman employed by a church in Norway, Wisconsin, with an address of North Cap and Vernon. He was married, claimed to be of the Norwegian race, and claimed exemption on the grounds that he was a clergyman. He claimed to have previous military experience as a musician in the infantry in Minnesota in the years 1909-1911. He was described as 5 feet 10.5 inches tall and of medium build with blue eyes and partly balding brown hair.

Probably the J. L. Kildahl, clergyman of the Lutheran Church, living in Norway, Racine County, Wisconsin, in the 1920 census. He is 32 and his wife Edith is 31. They have no children.

In the 1930 census, they live in Webster, Day County, South Dakota, where Johan is a clergyman. The couple has an adopted son Paul, whose father was born in Sweden and his mother in South Dakota, and another son John P. whose mother and father were born in Minnesota.

Not listed in the index of Minnesota Deaths.

Johan married Edith Amanda GLASCOE in Jun 1915. Edith (daughter of SMITH) was born on 31 Mar 1888 in Minnesota; died on 6 Jul 1977 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 3 Nov 1889, Illinois
• Confirmation: 21 May 1905

Notes:

Living at home with her parents, no occupation shown, in the 1910 census.

St. Olaf, ‘13.

Single, unoccupied, and living with her parents in St. Paul at the time of the 1920 census.

In the 1940 census, she and her husband, daughter, and mother lived in a parsonage in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, where Severin Bly was a pastor. Five years earlier, all of the household had lived in Clay County, Minnesota. Anna had had four years of college, her husband had had three.

Family/Spouse: Henry Severin BLY. Henry was born on 10 Oct 1891 in Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa; died on 2 Feb 1984 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1975-MN-003426

Notes:

Living at home with his parents, no occupation shown, in the 1910 census.

St. Olaf, ‘15.

Registered for the draft on June 5, 1917, in the village of Adams, Mower County, where Lars was the superintendent of the Adams Public Schools. He was single. He was described as of medium height and build with blue eyes and brown hair. His birth year was shown as 1892 on his draft registration although that was inconsistent with his stated age of 25.

In the 1920 census, he is a “professor” at a public school in Branch, Chisago County, Minnesota. His wife is Hilda L. and they have no children.

The cemetery records, perhaps his gravestone, indicate that Lars was a veteran of WWI. According to the Valdris Book, he was in service from October of 1918 to February of 1919 as a Seaman at the Great Lakes Officers Material School.

In the 1930 census, he and Hilda and their two sons live in Chicago. He is a superintendent of an orphan home.

In the 1940 census, he and his family live in Norwood Park, Illinois, in the same house in which they had lived in 1935. He is the head of the Norwegian Lutheran Childrens Home.

Family/Spouse: Hilda Lavina THOMPSON. Hilda was born on 29 Mar 1893 in Minnesota; died on 3 Nov 1967 in Olmsted County, Minnesota; was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A Harold B. Kildahl, who died 30 Aug 1904, is buried in Oaklawn Cemetery in Northfield (B 12 7) with the comments: AGE 9 YRS. 5 MOS. 23 DAS. PAT. JOHN N. ? BORN CHICAGO, ILL. BURIAQL PER RECORDS.

He is not listed with his parents in the 1905 Minnesota Census. He is listed with his parents in the 1900 census.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 15 Feb 1885, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

According to his wife’s obit, he and she came to Montana in 1915.

In the 1920 census, he was a farmer in McCone County, Montana.

Birth:
Vang church baptism record says January 1

Anfin married Beathe Marie ODNESS on 15 Sep 1914 in Kenyon, Goodhue County, Minnesota. Beathe (daughter of Carl Andreas (Charles S) ODNESS and Sophia (Suzie) BENSON) was born on 11 Dec 1896 in North Dakota; died on 25 Jan 1983 in Valley County, Montana; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Glasgow, Valley County, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Or Lorents.

In the 1930 census, he and his family live in Minneapolis. He was a common laborer.

In the 1940 census, he was a receiving clerk for a wholesale export and import brokerage. He had a sixth-grade education, his wife an eighth-grade education. Their son Richard, the only child still living with them, was a 3rd-grader.

Carl married Marie Oline HAUGEN on 4 Jul 1911 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Marie (daughter of Nels Thomasson HAUGEN and Karen Regina BREKKE) was born about 1892 in Minnesota; died in 1967. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Not living at home in the 1910 census. May have died after the 1900 census.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 2 Nov 1890, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

Baptism:
Vang in Dennison

Mary married Jay Alphonse ELVERUD on 4 Jul 1911 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Jay was born about 1890 in Ohio; died in 1956. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
1893 in his Montana death record

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

Anna married Ray Clyde ELVERUD on 7 Feb 1919 in Terry, Prairie County, Montana. Ray was born on 8 Jul 1898 in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Olaf E EGER. Olaf was born in 1876; died in 1964; was buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Robert BRASFIELD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He lived in Northfield before he and Erma moved to Faribault in 1929. While in Northfield he was a driver for Western Grocery Co.

He was a fireman in the Faribault fire department, rising to the rank of assistant chief. He and his wife lived at 509 N.W. 4th Street in Faribault.

Died:
SSDI has date of death as 15 July, Minnesota death index has the date shown here

Lawrence married Beatrice BABCOCK on 18 Nov 1920 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, and was divorced. Beatrice was born on 30 Sep 1900 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota; died on 17 Oct 1978 in Kootenai County, Idaho; was buried in Saint Thomas Cemetery, Coeur d’Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lawrence married Erna Martha ACHILLES on 17 Dec 1927 in Steele County, Minnesota. Erna was born on 30 Dec 1902; died on 12 May 1971 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Meadow Ridge Cemetery, Walcott Twp, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 27 Jun 1897, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

Birth:
Incredibly, her gravestone says 1896!

Baptism:
Vang in Dennison

Family/Spouse: Austin Carroll LOCKREM, Sr. Austin (son of Kristoffer Larsen LOKREIMSHAUGEN and Berit Andrisdatter HØVERSTAD) was born on 13 Jul 1878 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 30 Apr 1950 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1940 census, he was a janitor at a country church and a farmer in Holden Twp, Goodhue County.

Leonard C. Estrem, 88, of Kenyon died Sunday, May 28, at his home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Vang Lutheran Church with the Rev. Curtis Schneider officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hanson Funeral Home, Kenyon, and Thursday at the church one hour prior to services. He is survived by three sons, Kenneth of Wanamingo, Lowell of Kenyon and Donald of Dennison; two daughters, Mrs.Paul (Betty) Knivsland of North St. Paul and Mrs. Gayle (Ann Marie) Erickson of Rochester; 23 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Maurice (Valvorg) Husbyn of Goodhue.

Birth:
Warsaw Twp

Died:
Kenyon

Leonard married Ida Kristina LINDSTROM on 26 Nov 1925 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Ida was born on 22 Sep 1901 in Värmlands län, Sweden; died on 10 Oct 1943 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Some sources erroneously say that he died in 1937

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1910-08545

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

Notes:

Or Maurice.

No one seems to know what happened to him. He is not listed in the birth index. He may not be an actual biological son of Knut and Berit. He is the only one of the siblings not to be buried at Vang.

Several trees on Ancestry erroneously show him as the son of his brother Leonard.

He is living at home in Holden Twp with his mother and siblings in the 1930 census. He is no longer living with his mother in the 1940 census.

Herman married Loraine Virginia LINDELL on 1 Jan 1935. Loraine was born on 13 May 1913; died on 10 Mar 1995 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Harold A AMUNDSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1913-09685

Notes:

Shown as child #4.

Family/Spouse: Mary Ann HAGEN. Mary (daughter of Ole HAGEN and Tena FLOM) was born on 6 Mar 1911 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 22 May 1984 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1994-MN-026386

Notes:

Her South Dakota birth certificate file number is 795970.

Mother’s name Soine according to death index.

Mary Christine's father James was the son of Helmer Sybilrud and  Almira (Myra) Leonora Tasa. Myra was the daughter of John Tasa and  Christine Soine. John apparently died, perhaps in South Dakota where Myra was born, and Christine later married Erick Kasa in Minnesota. Unfortunately, Christine died in 1914 of tuberculosis. Apparently at  this point Myra went to live with the Kildahls who were either about to move from Northfield or had already moved to St. Paul. (Mrs.  Kildahl was Bertha Soine, sister of Christine.) The 1920 census shows  Myra (as "niece") living with the Kildahls in St. Paul. Myra may have  been adopted by Johan and Bertha Kildahl and/or she may have taken Kildahl as her surname.



According to her death certificate, her father was John Tasa and her mother was Christine Soine. Myra had had 2 years of college and had been a schoolteacher. She died of dehydration and kidney failure complicated by dementia. The informant for her death certificate was Jane Sybilrud of Box 68, Elysian, Minnesota.

Birth:
Born in Webster, SD, according to death certificate

Died:
Lake Shore Inn Nursing Home in Waseca

Almira married Helmer SYBILRUD on 7 Nov 1925 in Steele County, Minnesota. Helmer was born about 1893 in Minnesota; died on 21 Aug 1952 in Olmsted County, Minnesota; was buried in LeSueur River Cemetery, New Richland, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2015-MN-045526

Notes:

Hazel Ann (Quamme) Anderson, age 87 of Cannon Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Diamond Rehab and Living Center in Cannon Falls.

Funeral will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Spring Garden Lutheran Church, 10239 County 1 Blvd, Cannon Falls. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 pm Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Lundberg Funeral Home, 5839 Hwy 19 Blvd, Cannon Falls and also one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Hazel Ann Anderson was born on May 16, 1928 to Henry and Anna (Soine) Quamme in Warsaw Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota and later baptized and confirmed at Vang Lutheran Church. Hazel was a graduate of Kenyon High School and after receiving her nursing degree from Franklin School of Nursing, was employed at Mineral Springs Sanitorium as an LPN. Hazel was united in marriage to Edsel Delmer Anderson on October 2, 1948 at Vang Lutheran Church and were longtime residents of White Rock. Hazel was employed for a short time at Midwest Importers as a clerk from 1969-1973. She was a talented seamstress with an eye for home decorating. Hazel and Edsel were active members of Spring Garden Lutheran Church.

Hazel is survived by her children, Barbara (Bruce) Olson of Magnolia, MN and Bruce Anderson of Cannon Falls; granddaughters, Noël (Casey) Steinert, Holly (Doug) Forster, Heidi Anderson, and Mindy (Pierre) Bekker; great-grandchildren, Cameron and Lauren Steinert, Taylor Hansen, and Pierre and Elizne Bekker; sister, Theoline (Michael) Stoffregen of Windom; brothers, Ben (Jeanne) Quamme of Forest Lake, Howard (Georgia) Quamme of Nerstrand, and Russell Quamme of Kenyon as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edsel and brother, Roger Quamme.

Died:
Angels Care Center

Hazel married Edsel Delmer ANDERSON on 2 Oct 1948 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Edsel was born on 22 Sep 1924 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 16 Dec 1994 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2010-MN-013167

Notes:

Roger A. Quamme, age 75 of rural Nerstrand passed away peacefully after a prolonged battle with cancer on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at his home.

A private memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 2010.

Roger Allen, the son of Henry and Anna (Soine) Quamme, was born June 22, 1934 in Nerstrand. In October of 1979, he married Carol Cramer in Northfield, and she preceded him in death on October 21, 2005. He retired from Hitchcock Industries, Bloomington, in 1999 after working there for 31 years as a smelter. Roger also farmed all of his life raising cattle, chickens and turkeys.

He is survived by ten children, Keith (and Christie) Quamme of Nerstrand, Kent Miller, Ames, IA, Kraig (and Teri) Quamme of Dundas, Konan Quamme of Mesa, AZ, Debra Quamme of Mesa, AZ, Kim Quamme of Chandler, AZ, Toni (and Ted) Paro of Northfield, Kenneth (and Carol) Cramer of Northfield, Becki LeMire of Circle Pines, and John (and Lynn) Cramer of Northfield; 18 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and five siblings, Benard (and Jeanne) Quamme of Forest Lake, Hazel Anderson of Cannon Falls, Howard (and Georgia) Quamme of Nerstrand, Theoline (and Mike) Stoffregen of Windom, and Russell Quamme of Kenyon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carol; a daughter, Teresa Quamme; and a brother-in-law, Edsel Anderson.

Roger married Kaywin Alyce KEISER on 2 Aug 1953 in Goodhue County, Minnesota, and was divorced on 20 Aug 1971 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Kaywin was born on 23 May 1937 in Ramsey County, Minnesota; died on 27 Jul 2009 in Maricopa County, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roger married Carol Ann ULLMAN on 27 Oct 1979 in Rice County, Minnesota. Carol (daughter of Frank A ULLMAN and Gertrude E KORNDER) was born on 16 Sep 1937 in Ramsey County, Minnesota; died on 21 Oct 2005 in Olmsted County, Minnesota; was buried on 23 Oct 2005 in Cremated. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Russell Henry Quamme, 72, of Kenyon, died Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Kenyon Sunset Home.

He was born to Henry and Anna (Soine) Quamme, the youngest of six children, on October 18, 1946 in Faribault, Minnesota. Raised on the family farm north of Kenyon, he attended country school through the third grade, graduated from Kenyon High School in 1965 and Rochester Junior College where he studied Engineering Technology. He was drafted into the United States Army in April, 1968, and served two years as a mail carrier. He was honorably discharged in April, 1970. Russell began working for the U.S. Postal Service in Kenyon in 1971 and retired after 33 ½ years. In his retirement, he was a self-taught computer geek and garden enthusiast. On his computer, he created photo collages, music cd’s and posters. He also enjoyed working with leather (making belts and purses), various art projects (painting, glass etching), loved the outdoors, make maple syrup.

He is survived by his siblings, Benhard “Ben” (and Jean) Quamme of Forest Lake, Howard (and Georgia) Quamme of Nerstrand and Theoline “Teddy” (and Michael) Stoeffregen of Windom; 9 nieces; 10 nephews and many great nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by parents, Henry and Anna; brother, Roger Quamme; sister and brother-in-law, Hazel and Edsel Anderson; niece, Theresa Quamme and nephew, Reid Quamme and other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be at Vang Lutheran Church on Wednesday from 10-11am. A Memorial Service will be held April 17, 2019 at 11am at Vang Lutheran Church with The Reverend Paul Graham officiating. Interment with military honors by the Kenyon Color Guard will be in Vang Lutheran Cemetery.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 26 Aug 1934, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

Sponsors at his baptism were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Soine and Selma and Gerhard Soine.

He and Anita lived in Ocala, Florida, at the time of his mother’s death in 2012.

Larry married A.M. RAUK [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2012-MN-026192

Notes:

She must have married Wendell Melroy Edwin Quale in the 1950s but there is no record of it on-line.

Arlene married Robert Dale Thorne in Clark County, Nevada, in April of 1984.

Thorne, Arlene S. (Johnson) Age 75, of Edina. A beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend found peace, surrounded by her family, on September 3rd, 2012 after a short, and hard-fought, battle with brain cancer. Born in Cannon Falls, MN on June 4th, 1937. Preceded in death by father, Arnold; mother, Sally. Arlene is survived by her husband, Robert; daughter, Terri (Jay) Cope; grandchildren, Hannah and Ben Cope of Shorewood; son, Jeff (Angie) Quale and grandsons, Dylan and Justin Quale of Minnetonka; sister, Marilyn (Bruce) Kabot of Green Valley, AZ; brother, Jerome (Jan) Johnson of Cannon Falls. Arlene is also survived by nieces, nephews and many beloved cousins around southern Minnesota along with Bob's children, Sarah (Brant) Johnson and Erik (Amy) Thorne. A 1955 graduate of Cannon Falls HS, Arlene worked for many years as an Executive Assistant, most recently at FiServ. After retiring, Arlene found a new passion, making jewelry. As word got out, Arlene's hobby grew into a small business and she started selling her jewelry at Boutiques, Art Shows and several retail stores. She loved creating and using the most beautiful, natural and semi-precious stones and beads to make unique and artistic creations. Arlene's favorite activity was attending her grandchildren's, activities - sporting events, concerts, and their birthday lunches. Arlene enjoyed spending time with the "YaYa's" and the wonderful women and work of the West Suburban Women's Club. Arlene was also known for her extraordinary baking skills. Arlene enjoyed many memorable trips both in the U.S. and Europe. Special thanks to the Methodist Hospital Hospice and LifeSpark Hospice teams. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012, 2:00 pm at Lakewood Memorial Chapel with a reception following at Lakewood Garden Center. Memorials to the American Cancer Society.

Family/Spouse: Wendell QUALE. Wendell was born on 7 Apr 1937 in Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 11 Sep 2013 in Ramsey County, Minnesota; was buried in Urland Lutheran Cemetery, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arlene married Robert Dale THORNE on 27 Apr 1984 in Clark County, Nevada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The three sisters, Sandra, Sheila, and Sherree, made a lengthy pilgrimage back to Norway in 2007 and saw at least 30 churches and 9 family farms.

Cannon Falls High School, 1955.



Sandra A. Soine Olson, age 84, of Nerstrand, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, at her home.

Sandra Ann Olson was born in the Sogn Valley on May 7, 1937, the daughter of Thomas and Ruth (Otterness) Soine. She grew up there and graduated from Cannon Falls High School. She graduated from Nursing School at St. Lucas in Faribault as an R.N. Sandra earned a BA from Barat College in Lake Forest, IL. She took graduate classes from Mankato State University and the University of Minnesota, obtaining a master’s degree in Health Care Administration.

Sandra worked with people with disabilities.  She was instrumental in the development of Riverview manor, the first residential group home in Wanamingo.  She also worked for many years with both the Developmental Activity Center in Red Wing and the Faribault Regional Center. She later worked in the fields of staff development and administration.

On March 18, 1961, Sandra was married to Richard Olson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Faribault.

She was a member of Vang Lutheran Church in Dennison, the Minnesota Nurses Association, the Goodhue County Historical Society and The Minnesota State Historical Society. In her younger years Sandra was a supporter 4H and the FFA. She served on the Vang Lutheran Cemetery Board. Her hobbies included her dogs, gardening, barn preservation, and spending time outdoors. She most especially loved the time spent with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband Richard, children David (Lisa) Olson, Heather (Brian) Holley, Barbra (Tim) Olson, and Catherine (Brad) Luebke; grandchildren Blake and Zachary Olson and Madi and Cal Luebke; sisters Sheila (Arlen) Olson and Sherree (Larry) VanDeWalker; brother Terry (Sandy) Soine; many nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog Scottie. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Goodhue County Historical Society, Vang Lutheran Church or nursing scholarships at St. Olaf College Nursing Department.

Sandra married R.G. OLSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2003-MN-033102

Notes:

One of his daughters is ragdollremy.

Family/Spouse: Janice Carol GLATZMAIER. Janice (daughter of John G GLATZMAIER and Lillian A FREDERICK) was born on 31 Oct 1944 in Park Rapids, Hubbard County, Minnesota; died on 18 Nov 2001 in Polk County, Minnesota; was buried in Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Two Inlets, Becker County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sandra Ann. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laurie married Robert Grant HENDERSON, Sr on 28 Jan 1967 in Goodhue County, Minnesota, and was divorced on 24 Sep 1971 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Robert was born on 15 Oct 1948 in Ramsey County, Minnesota; died on 21 Nov 2011 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Robert OLSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2008-MN-022365

Notes:

He lived in Red Wing. Never married.

Died:
He died at Fairview University Hospital

Notes:

Brian Scott Soine, age 66 of Cannon Falls, died at his home following a brief illness on Friday evening, October 2, 2020.

Brian was born on July 18, 1954 in Red Wing, the son of Abraham and Alvina (Carlson) Soine. He graduated from Red Wing Central High School and loved spending time outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, snowmobiling, and riding his motorcycle.

He will be greatly missed by his wife of 20 years, Carol; sons, Kyle Soine Erickson and his wife, Jana Kim Erickson of Rochester and Travis Soine of Red Wing; step  children, T.J. Bail of Minneapolis, Jessica Wilson of Faribault, and Krista (Franklin) Odili of Fargo, ND; grandchildren, Gunnar Erickson, Natalie Wilson, Brick McGovern, and Madeline; brother, Jeremy Soine of Cannon Falls; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sister, Dennis, Laurie, Kevin, and Mark; and sister-in-law, Tammy Jamison.

Family/Spouse: Julie Ann. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Brian married Carol about 2000. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mark married K.M. GOODMAN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mark married D.S. MOLLICK [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1999-MN-020683
• Baptism: 29 Jul 1917

Notes:

St. Olaf, ‘39.

Had season tickets to Twins games. His daughters wrote, in a letter published in the Star on July 16th, that his regular seat was roped off by the staff of the Twins on the day after they learned of Karl’s death.

Baptism:
By J. N. Kildahl, grandfather

Karl married Marion Ardell BATES on 11 Jun 1943 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Marion was born on 25 Jan 1921 in Becker County, Minnesota; died on 17 Feb 1992; was buried in Mountain View Memorial Park, Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1923-47366

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1927-30708
• Occupation: Psychologist

Notes:

St. Olaf, ‘49.

John P. Kildahl, of Scarsdale and White Plains, NY, died on June 17, at the age of 91. Born in Owatonna, MN on Christmas Eve, 1927, John was the second son of Johan and Edith Kildahl. His father and grandfather were Lutheran ministers, and John was ordained in the Lutheran ministry in 1953, after graduating first from St Olaf College in 1949 and then Luther Theological Seminary in 1952. John’s only brother, Paul, died in action serving in the US Army in Italy in 1944. John enlisted in the US Navy upon graduation from high school in Webster, South Dakota, and was in naval flight school when the war ended. John married Joyce Peterson, of Mabel, Minnesota, in August of 1951; they met at St Olaf in a Norwegian language class and had five children together, Kent, Margit, Lisa, Karl, and Ann. Joyce died in 2002, the love of John’s life. Their marriage together was a loving and wonderful partnership.

John’s professional life was devoted to psychotherapy and his goal of helping patients be happier, more productive, autonomous people. He earned his Ph.D in clinical psychology from NYU in 1957 and did additional training in psychotherapy at the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health and the William Alanson White Institute, both of which he eventually taught at. The author or co-author of eight books on the value of therapy, he saw the analyst’s role as that of helper and supporter; he never strayed far from the “pastoral” side of psychological assistance to patients. John was in private practice in Manhattan from 1958 until 2010. He also taught pastoral counseling at New York Theological Seminary.

An avid traveler with Joyce, and a cunning tennis and platform tennis player, John and Joyce owned and cherished a cabin at Highland Lakes, New Jersey, for sixty years. He was a member of the Fox Meadow Tennis Club in Scarsdale, and a fifty-year congregant of Grace Lutheran Church. John maintained strong ties to St Olaf College, where his grandfather was president from 1899 to 1914.

John’s life was devoted to affirming the value and joy of human life. He was a devoted and deeply loving, supportive father, and in addition to his five children he leaves a legacy of deep affection with his sons and daughter-in-law - - Catharine Hill, William Burmeister, and Alan Highet - - and his eleven grandchildren: John, Tom, and Lizzy Kildahl; Katharine and William Burmeister; Alex and Sarah Highet; Jessica Kildahl; and Karin, Peter, and Nathan Honarvar. John lived a life of loving service to others to the day he passed into the next life. A funeral service to celebrate John’s life will take place on June 26 at Grace Lutheran Church in Scarsdale at 11am.

John married Harriet Joyce PETERSON in Aug 1951. Harriet (daughter of Orrin Nelson PETERSON and Margit Iva HAVNEROS) was born on 30 Oct 1928 in Spring Grove, Houston County, Minnesota; died on 2 Nov 2002 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
as Sonia Kildahl Bly

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 12 Aug 1920, Minnesota

Notes:

He was first baptized by his father at birth in North Branch.

St. Olaf, ’43. Mechanical contractor, Park Ridge.

John Nathan ("Nate") Kildahl, age 88, of Park Ridge, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, November 18. Nate was born July 18, 1920 in North Branch, Minnesota. He attended St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota. He was a veteran of both World War II and Korea. He entered military service in 1942 and served in the Army Air Corps as a navigator. Nate was stationed in the Pacific with the 8th Combat Cargo Squadron in New Guinea, Philippines, Okinawa, and eventually Tokyo, Japan. During the Korean War he served as a navigator-bombardier with the 17th Bombardment Group (Light) Night Intruder in Pusan, Korea from 1952-1953. He flew 50 combat missions in the B-26 and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and three Air Medals.

Nate was employed by the Barber Coleman Company as a heating and air conditioning engineer and salesman beginning in 1941. After he returned to the States from Japan in 1946 he rejoined the Barber Coleman Company - and again in 1953 after returing from Korea. He retired from Barber Coleman in 1975 following nearly 30 years of service.

Nate used his innate mechanical and engineering skills constantly, whether helping family, friends, church or condo association. He was a lifelong and avid yachtsman who kept a sailboat or powerboat in the Wilmette Harbor for decades until his death. He, family and friends sailed the Great Lakes every spring, summer and fall. He spent many winters in the Florida Keys.

He was a member of Edison Park Lutheran Church for nearly 80 years and was active in leadership positions in various church committees and organizations.

Nate is survived by his wife of 63 years, Kathryn (nee Larson); daughters, Barbara (David) Adams and Karen (Christopher) Woodward; five grandchildren, Karen (Andrew) Adams-Moran, Matthew (Tierney nee Callahan) Adams, Erik Adams; Spencer and Travis Woodward; and a great-grandson, Ethan (Matthew and Tierney) Adams and two other great-grandchildren soon to arrive. He was preceded in death by his brother Lars Charles ("Chuck") Ingvar Kildahl.

Birth:
North Branch

Baptism:
St. Anthony Lutheran, St. Paul

John married Kathryn Elizabeth LARSON in 1945. Kathryn (daughter of Lars Alfred LARSON and Ellen E) was born on 29 Apr 1921 in Illinois; died on 30 Jan 2012 in Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 29 Sep 1924, Minnesota

Notes:

Baptism:
First Lutheran, Blooming Prairie

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 21 Oct 1918
• Confirmation: 15 May 1932, Montana

Myrtle married Harold KRAMLICK about 1959. Harold died on 20 Nov 1987. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 20 Jul 1919, Montana
• Confirmation: 4 Jun 1933, Montana

Notes:

Confirmation:
First Lutheran, Circle, Montana

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 30 May 1926, Montana

Notes:

Worked for Montana-Dakota Utilities for 36 years.

Baptism:
First Lutheran in Circle

Harland married Marian NAKKEN in 1950 in Glasgow, Valley County, Montana. Marian was born in 1928; died in 2008. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On Oct. 11, 2021, Beverly Ann Wetzel, 91, died peacefully at Saint Patrick's Hospital in Missoula , MT with her loved ones by her side.

She was born on August 28,1930 in Circle, MT to Anfin Estrem and Beatha (Odness) Estrem. They later moved to Park Grove, MT and Bev loved her childhood there even though (as she put it) they were poor as church mice. It was a memorable time of her life, growing up with her siblings, full of mischief, laughter and life.

She was the youngest of seven children, Warren who died at birth, Myrtle, Florence,Harland, Richard and Howard (who died at the age of three). Her family moved to Glasgow when she was in Junior High and that is where she called home for the remainder of her life. She loved everything about Glasgow.

Bev graduated from Glasgow High School in 1948 and was the first in her family to accomplish that achievement. On August 16, 1948, Bev married Dale E. Farrington and together they had three beautiful children, Florann, Colleen and Dean, respectively. Her greatest joy in life was raising her children and being a homemaker. Bev and Dale later divorced.

In Jan. of 1975, Bev married Donald Gallagher and they enjoyed many years together until his passing in 1999. Through this marriage she had the privilege of being in Don's children's lives and the two families cherished the time they were able to all spend together. At Christmas time, Grandma Bev and Grandpa Don would host Christmas dinner and their home would be full of their children, grandchildren and eventually great grandchildren, creating some of the best memories they will all carry with them through their lives.

Bev was an excellent cook and could create a feast of a turkey big enough to feed us all along with many fabulous side dishes, plus all of her children and grandchildren's favorite sweets. After the passing of her husband Don, she was blessed by another love in life, Roy Wetzel. They married on August 20, 2004, bringing another family together with hers. They enjoyed spending the summers at The Pines in Fort Peck and visiting their children and their families.

Bev was an active member of the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow for many years. She loved playing bridge and visiting with her friends. She thought about them often, right up to her last day. Bev was good at most things she did. Along with being an excellent cook and baker, she loved to craft with beads, sewing and crochet. She painted ceramics that still adorn many loved ones homes. She made those she loved many things that were beautiful and will be cherished for years to come.

Our mom, Grandma, Grandma Great and Great Great Grandma will be missed more than she could have ever imagined. She was a hero to many of us and her forgiving, loving and understanding nature will be something we will never take for granted. She was generous and kind, loved beyond words and provided us an example of how people should be. Her sense of humor will live on in all of us and because of that our family get togethers will be full of laughter.

Bev was preceded in death by her parents and all of her siblings, her husband Don, Husband Roy, step-son Gary "Butch" Gallagher, Grandson Jace Campbell and Dustin Bietz (spouse of granddaughter Samantha).

Survivors include daughters Florann, Glasgow, MT, Colleen (Ronnie), Florence, MT and son Dean (Maria) in Alamogordo, NM. Grandchildren Deniel (Ryan) Laurel, MT, Ashley (Patrick), Lana (Nik) both of Missoula, MT, Samantha (Nick) in Glasgow, MT, Dominic in Alamogordo, NM and Anthony (Caitlin) in Newport News, VA. Great Grandchildren Christian (Jessica), Keagan, Kaspen, Braden, Ethan, Hanna, Aubree, Vivienne, Tayven, Oakleigh, Avalee, Kai, Emmalyn, Axton, and Hayden Dean. Bev was also a Great-Great Grandma to Adaline and Ezri. She was very proud of this accomplishment. Bev is also survived by her step-children and their families, and four nieces.

Beverly married Dale FARRINGTON on 16 Aug 1948 in Glasgow, Valley County, Montana, and was divorced on 23 Dec 1974 in Glasgow, Valley County, Montana. Dale was born on 25 May 1926 in Montana; died on 18 Oct 2021 in Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beverly married Donald F GALLAGHER on 9 Jan 1975 in Valley County, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 6 Oct 1912, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

In the 1940 census, she and Vernon and Barbara and Maureen lived in north Minneapolis. He was a price clerk for a wholesale drug house.

MaryAnn married Vernon F COPLEY on 17 Jun 1935 in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, and was divorced in May 1945 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Vernon was born on 4 Nov 1911 in Ramsey County, Minnesota; died on 2 Mar 2008 in Pima County, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

MaryAnn married William Randall BONAR on 6 Feb 1954 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. William was born on 31 Oct 1931; died on 16 Nov 2010 in Crow Wing County, Minnesota; was buried in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was Amanda Crane at the time of her sister Mary Ann’s death in 1997.

Amanda married Arthur Sylvester CRANE on 22 Jun 1935 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Arthur was born in 1908 in Iowa; died on 22 Sep 1967 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1994-MN-002306
• Baptism: 29 Aug 1915, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 3 Nov 1929, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

Went by Lawrence.

Mentioned in his sister Mary Ann’s obit as dying before her.

In the 1952 Minneapolis city directory, he and Mary Jane lived in southeast Minneapolis. He was a machine operator for the Salisbury Company.

Family/Spouse: Mary Jane MARTIN. Mary was born on 14 Nov 1917 in Wisconsin; died on 18 Oct 1992 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ethel LINDBERG. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married Andrew B MAGLAYA on 21 Oct 1938 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2017-MN-034360

Notes:

He probably is the Richard Estrem, age 31, who married Jean Taylor in Codington County, South Dakota, in October of 1961.

Died:
Ecumen North Branch

Richard married Lorraine Rose NEUMANN on 4 Sep 1954 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He and his wife operated Inland Chevrolet for many years, taking over the former Circle Chevrolet Garage from his father in 1945. He was also mayor of Circle for 10 years.

Edward married Laura Blanche HARMON on 6 Dec 1936 in Circle, McCone County, Montana. Laura was born on 20 Sep 1915; died on 27 Nov 1995 in Circle, McCone County, Montana; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Circle, McCone County, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Their wedding announcement says that she ran a beauty shop in Circle for five years.

Gladys married Eugene Joseph SCHILLINGER on 6 Mar 1943 in Circle, McCone County, Montana. Eugene was born on 30 Jan 1919 in Austin, Mower County, Minnesota; died on 3 Sep 1992 in Circle, McCone County, Montana; was buried in Vida Cemetery, McCone County, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The presence of God's loving hand led Katie Mae Bergland, age 84, to rest on Tuesday, June 22, 2004. Katie died at the Glendive Medical Center after struggling with several medical conditions being treated by a loving staff at the McCone County Nursing Home in Circle.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, June 28, 2004 at the First Lutheran Church in Circle with Pastor David Aaseng officiating. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery in Circle. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home of Glendive is entrusted with arrangements.

Katie Mae was born on August 1, 1919 in Circle, Montana, the daughter of Jay and MaryAnn (Eastrom) Elverud. She graduated from Circle High School, and married her high school sweetheart, Alden Bergland on September 12, 1942 in Tacoma, Washington during World War II. Katie Mae worked for Boeing Aircraft in Seattle for two years, and was known as "Rosie the Riveter", working on the wings of the B-17's. Katie Mae and Alden purchased Chapin Drug in Circle in 1946. They shared a life together operating a true, old-fashioned soda fountain, coffee shop, drug store and gift shop seven days a week, for 49 years before retiring. They always welcomed the Circle customers, and appreciated their support. The Billings Gazette featured pictures and an interview with the Bergland's at their 49 year establishment. The soda fountain is still operating today.
Katie Mae and Alden shared a personally rich and rewarding life together for 62 years.

Katie Mae was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Gladys Schillinger, and a brother, Edward Elverud.

She is survived by her husband Alden Bergland, of Circle; a son, Rocky Bergland and his wife Debbie of Portland, Oregon; her daughter, Sheryn Gackle and her husband Del of Brockway, Montana; two grandchildren, Robin Gackle and Darrell Gackle; numerous nieces and nephews.

Katie married Alden Mandt BERGLAND on 12 Sep 1942. Alden was born in 1917; died in 2014; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Circle, McCone County, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Lawyer

Family/Spouse: Wanda L FORD. Wanda was born in 1918; died in 2019; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Colonel in the US Army. Served in World War II and Korea. JAGC.

Notes:

In the 1940 census, he was living with his mother in Northfield.

In the 1950 census, he and Evelyn and their daughter lived in Dubuque, Iowa. Willis worked as a grinder for a farm implements company.

He lived in Tacoma at the time of his step-father’s death (George Meyer) in 1987.

Family/Spouse: Evelyn BENNETTE. Evelyn was born about 1926 in Nebraska; died in Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The St. John’s Lutheran Church’s burial record suggests that Harold may not have been baptized.

Donald married Carol Delores STEINHOUSER on 17 Nov 1956 in King County, Washington. Carol (daughter of John George STEINHOUSER and Caroline FRANKLIN) was born on 1 Sep 1938 in Florida; died on 27 Mar 2014 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carol married Willliam Blaine TRAMEL on 28 Nov 1959 in Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carol married Joe Alan ZICK on 4 May 1974 in Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2011-MN-627458

Notes:

Beatrice Lockrem, age 88 of rural Dennison, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Thursday, December 1st at the Vang Lutheran Church of rural Dennison with burial at the Vang Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday at the Church 1 hour prior to Services.

Beatrice Charlotte Lockrem was born March 18, 1923 on the family farm east of Dennison in Sogn Valley, daughter of Austin and Malvina (Estrem) Lockrem. She was raised on the farm and attended the country school located on Highway 56 near their home. She then began working at the Laura Baker School in Northfield. In the early 1960s she learned how to drive a car and moved to the Twin Cities and began working as a cook in a nursing home until retirement. “Beat”, as she was known to her nieces and nephews, then began caring for elderly people in their homes for a number of years, including Ida Strand Edlo Solum, and her aunt Valborg Husbyn. In 1985 she moved back to the family farm to provide care for her sister Gladys King who had been diagnosed with cancer. Following Gladys’s death in 1988 she remained on the farm with her brother-in-law Alva King and cousin Theodora Remmen.

Beatrice was an independent person and was always a caregiver. She was beloved by her nieces and nephews and enjoyed playing games and having them spend the night. She was an avid reader of Readers Digest, and liked to write letters. She belonged to the Vang Ladies Aid and enjoyed helping with their Lutefisk Dinner. In her free time she enjoyed sewing, had a large vegetable garden every year which included canning her prized tomatoes, and liked to bake.

Beatrice Lockrem is survived by brother Austin (Louise) Lockrem of Northfield and her nieces and nephews; Alice Oleson, Bob, Alan, and David King, Gary, Ronnie, and Marvin Lockrem, Lucy Wefel, Harry and Richard Lockrem, Ann Albert and Lori Lockrem. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Gladys King and brothers Lawrence and Marvin Lockrem.

Died:
Abbott Northwestern

Notes:

Gladys Viola King, 63, of rural Dennison, died Monday, July 4, 1988 at District One Hospital in Faribault.

She was born Sept.13, 1924 in Goodhue County to Austin and Malvina (Estrem) King. She attended country schools. King spent her entire life on the farm where she was born. She worked for Malt-O-Meal, Laura Baker School and Carleton College.

Following her marriage to Alva King on Feb. 23, 1952, she moved to her family farm where she raised four children. Gardening and reading were hobbies of King. She also was a member of Ladies Aide at Vang Lutheran Church in rural Dennison. She is survived by her husband; four children, Mrs. Alice James Oleson, rural Dennison, Robert King, Farmington, Alan King, Dennison, and David King, rural Dennison; five grandchildren; one brother, Austin Lockrem, Northfield; and one sister, Beatrice Lockrem, Dennison. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence and Marvin.

The funeral service was held Thursday, July 7, 1988 at 2 p.m. at Vang Lutheran Church, the Rev. Curtis Schneider officiating. Interment was at Vang Cemetery. Pallbearers were Virgil King, Joel Stenhaug, Herman Braaten, Lowell Estrem, Austin Brekken and Peder Underdahl.

Family/Spouse: Alva Robert KING. Alva was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2016-MN-022782

Notes:

Austin Lockrem, age 90 of Northfield, passed away with his wife and family by his side on Tuesday morning, July 12, 2016, at the care center of the Northfield Retirement Community.

Austin Carroll Lockrem was born February 3, 1926, on the family farm near Dennison, Minnesota, to Austin and Malvina (Estrem) Lockrem. He was baptized and confirmed at Vang Lutheran Church and attended District #53 county school. On September 30, 1948, Austin married Louise Ruff at Vang Lutheran Church. After marriage they made their home in Northfield and Austin worked for area farmers. In 1952, he began working at Lampert’s Lumber Yard and remained there until retiring in 1992. In retirement he spent many years making and repairing windows and screens.

Austin was a longtime member of Northfield United Methodist Church and a former member of Sons of Norway. He was always willing to help when asked, had the ability to fix almost anything, was a skilled wood worker, and enjoyed fishing, travel and Lutefisk dinners. He was quiet, honest, caring, well liked, and he will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Louise; 4 children, Harry (Linda) of Roseville, Ann Albert of Iowa, Richard (Donna) of Woodbury, Lori (Todd) Smith of Colorado; 4 grandchildren, Jon Albert, Chris Albert, Justin Lockrem, Jordan (Chelsea) Lockrem; 2 great-grandchildren, Catherine and Austin; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Gladys King and Beatrice Lockrem, and his brothers Marvin and Lawrence.

Funeral services will be 10:30AM, Friday, July 15, 2016, at Northfield United Methodist Church with Pastor Rachel McIver Morey. Music will be provided by Cathy Rodland and Wendy Smith. Interment will be Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield. Pallbearers will be Greg Gruber, Gary Hanson, Rick Hanson, Allen King, Bob King, David King and Marvin Lockrem.

Died:
Northfield Care Center

Austin married Louise C RUFF on 30 Sep 1948 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Funeral services for Carl Marvin Lockrem, who was killed in an automobile accident east of Dennison on Friday evening, Dec. 21 were held in Vang Lutheran church Monday today at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. B. J. Blikstad, pastor, officiating. Burial was made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Pallbearers were Lowell and Kenneth Estrem, Paul Kinvaland, Austin Brekken, Ingram Nesseth and Albert Remme all of the Northfield-Dennison community. Carl Marvin Lockrem was born Jan. 15, 1928 at Dennison the son of Austin and Melvina Estrem Lockrem. He grew to manhood in the community where on March 19, 1949 he was married to Miss Mildred Johnson. For a time they farmed near Dennison moving to Northfield a few years ago. Until recently Mr. Lockrem had been employed at the Purina Company in Minneapolis. Besides his widow Mr. Lockrem is survived by five children Daniel, seven, Gary, five; Ronald, four, Douglas, two and one half years and Lucille, one year of age. He is also survived by his sisters, Miss Beatrice Lockrem of Northfield and Mrs. Alva King of Dennison and a brother Austin Lockrem of Northfield.

Lockrem had left his wife and children at the home of a relative in Warsaw township and was driving to Dennison to have his car fixed. His car skidded on an icy patch and plunged into a ditch. The accident occurred on Goodhue County Road 9, a mile and a half east of Dennison. Lockrem had recently been laid off from his mill job in Minneapolis. He died od a skull fracture.

Carl married Mildred Mabel JOHNSON on 19 Mar 1949 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Mildred was born on 18 Dec 1928 in Rice County, Minnesota; died in 2001 in Le Sueur County, Minnesota; was buried in Red Rose Cemetery, Waterford Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Funeral servies were held at 2 p. m., Tuesday, May 24, at the Vang church, for Lawrence Lockrem, 18 year old son of Austin Lockrem, with Rev. L. A. Wogen officiating. Mrs. W. H. Ross of Stillwater sang "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and "Thy Will be Done" with Mrs. Cyrus Midje at the organ. Pallbearers were: Lowell Estren, Donald Haugen, James Haugen, Peder Underdahl, Lyndon Lockrem and Ormenzo Brekken. Lawrence Christopher Lockrem was born December 8, 1931 in Warsaw township, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Lockrem. He was a member of the Vang church and was confirmed in 1948. Surviving are two sisters, Miss Beatrice Lockrem of Minneapolis and Miss Gladys Lockrem of Northfield; two brothers, Austin Lockrem, Jr., of Northfield and Marvin at home. His father also survives. Attending the funeral from out-of-town were: Mrs. Margaret Bonhus, Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Smith, Mrs. Victor Olson and daughter, Marcia, of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Naurice Husbyn and Arthur Estrem of Goodhue, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Tullberg and son, Allen of Albert Lea and Mrs. W. H. Ross of Stillwater.

Notes:

The funeral for Kenneth O. Estrem of Cannon Falls, formerly of Kenyon and Wanamingo, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Vang Lutheran Church in rural Dennison, with the Revs. Gerry Gengenbach and Michael Lockerby co-officiating. Burial will be in Vang Cemetery with full military honors.

Mr. Estrem, 67, died Thursday (Dec. 15, 1994) at Cannon Falls Hospital due to injuries from a car accident near Cannon Falls.

He was born Feb. 2, 1927, in Holden Township. A veteran of the Navy in World War II, he served as a fireman first class on the USS Fletcher. Mr. Estrem lived in Kenyon from 1955 to 1971 where he was a baker with Kenyon Bakery. For many years he was a masonry craftsman in the Kenyon area. He moved to Wanamingo in 1971 and lived there until 1993. He was a self-employed entrepreneur and had a great love for traveling, gardening and woodworking. He also worked for a time as an over-the-road trucker. He moved to Cannon Falls in 1993.

He is survived by five daughters, Carol Ferguson of Wanamingo, Chris (Mrs. Craig) Bowen of Rochester, Sheila (Mrs. Gregg) Kageyama of Honolulu; Julie (Mrs. Kirk) Johnson of Owatonna and Brenda (Mrs. Wayne) Thompson of Goodhue; three sons, Mark and Brian, both of Wanamingo, and Kevin of Omaha, Neb.; 19 grandchildren; two brothers, Lowell of Kenyon and Donnie of Dennison, and two sisters, Ann Marie Erickson of Rochester and Betty Knivsland of North St. Paul. He also is survived by two former wives, Colleen Gunderson of Kenyon and Beulah Estrem of Wanamingo. He was preceded in death by a grandson.

Died:
Cannon Falls

Kenneth married Colleen Avone LEE on 20 Jul 1947 in Goodhue County, Minnesota, and was divorced. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kenneth married Beulah Ann GLESTAD on 25 Aug 1974 in Goodhue County, Minnesota, and was divorced. Beulah was born on 9 Jul 1942 in Rice County, Minnesota; died on 29 Jan 2015 in Olmsted County, Minnesota; was buried in Dale Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wanamingo, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 2 Mar 1930, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 4 Jun 1944, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

Betty Knivsland passed away of natural causes on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the age of 93.

Betty was born on January 24, 1930, in Dennison, MN where she grew up on the family farm until the family moved to Kenyon, MN.

Betty married Paul Knivsland of Kenyon on August 30, 1947. When Paul was employed by the 3M Company in 1950, they moved to St. Paul and ultimately settled in North St. Paul.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Paul Knivsland; her parents; brothers Kenneth, Lowell and Donald Estrem; sister- and brother-in-law Betty and Gale Callister, brother-in-law Gayle Erickson, and daughter-in-law Marlene Knivsland.

She is survived by her children David Knivsland, Rick (Barb) Knivsland, Valerie (Rob) Ruedy, Barbra (Tim) Macdonald; dear sister Ann Erickson and her daughters Susan Schluesner and Vicki Erickson; grandchildren Carron (Dave) Bade, Mark (Amy) Nixon, Kristofer (Marisal) Knivsland, Karla (Tony) Selbitschka, Isak and Ilsa Knivsland, Nathan (Lisa) Ruedy, Natalie (Jeffrey) Faust, Joe and Mike Macdonald; 12 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the caregivers at Boutwells Landing and Lakeview Hospice for the care and compassion they showed Betty in her final months.

Baptism:
Vang

Betty married Paul Burton KNIVSLAND on 30 Aug 1947 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Paul was born on 24 Dec 1925 in Rice County, Minnesota; died on 10 Dec 2013 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2004-MN-020191

Notes:

Lowell C. Estrem, 71, of Kenyon died Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Vang Lutheran Church in rural Dennison. Lowell Curtis Estrem was born on Oct. 6, 1932, in Holden Township, the son of Leonard and Ida (Lindstrom) Estrem. On Nov. 1, 1952 he married Colleen Halseth at the Vang Parsonage in Northfield. He was a life-long member of Vang Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Colleen; six children, Cindy Trapp of Kenyon, Karen Nelson of Dundas, Trudy Scarpetta of Eagan, Lorrie of Minetrista, Juel of Dennison, and Rich, of Minneapolis; 13 grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Knivsland of North St. Paul and Ann Erickson of Rochester; and a brother, Don Estrem of Dennison.

His death certificate said that he worked at a creamery.

Birth:
Holden Township

Died:
St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester

Lowell married Colleen Mae HALSETH on 1 Nov 1952 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2012-MN-009787

Notes:

Donald P. Estrem, age 68, of rural Dennison, died Friday, March 30, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Don was born July 28, 1943, in Faribault, Minn., the son of Leonard and Ida (Lindstrom) Estrem. From age 4 he was raised by his godparents, Maurice and MaryAnn Kasa. He graduated from Northfield High School in 1961 and worked as a heavy equipment operator for Enebak Construction in Northfield from 1962-1971. Don was united in marriage to Nordis Blegseth on Feb. 8, 1963, in Northfield. He started Estrem Excavating full-time in 1971.

Don was a member of Vang Lutheran Church and the Vang Cemetery Board, Dennison Lions, Goodhue County Historical Society, DNR Forestry Committee and MN LICA. He collected historical items and memorabilia and was a well-known historian, avid reader and genealogist. Summers were spent exploring back roads with Norrie and the grandchildren.

Don is survived by his wife, Nordis Estrem of Dennison; children, Dan (Debra) Estrem of Inver Grove Heights, Dee Ann (Tim) Larson of Northfield, and Dawn (Steve) McClenney of Cannon Falls; six grandchildren; two sisters, Betty (Paul) Knivsland of North St. Paul, and Anne (Gayle) Erickson of Rochester; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; godparents; and two brothers, Kenneth and Lowell.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Vang Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Terje Hausken officiating. Interment will be in the Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Donald married Nordis Helen BLEGSETH on 8 Feb 1963 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert Herman Kasa, 63, died Thursday, October 25, 2001 at Three Links Care Center in Northfield, Minnesota. Robert Kasa was born February 9, 1938 in Red Wing to Herman and Loraine (Lindell) Kasa. On September 17, 1960 he married Donna Collins at St. Dominic's Catholic Church in Northfield. Survivors include his wife, Donna; three children, Steve of Nerstrand, Lori of Fair Bluff, NC, Michael and wife Tricia of Northfield; his in-laws, Bernarr and Margaret Collins of Northfield; two brothers, Richard and wife Judy of Northfield, Larry of Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

Robert married D.K. COLLINS [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2013-MN-027277

Notes:

Richard “Dick” Kasa, age 74, of Northfield, passed away Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, at Three Links Care Center in Northfield surrounded by his loving family.

Richard Lyle Kasa was born Jan. 7, 1939, in Red Wing, as the son of Herman and Loraine (Lindell) Kasa. He was raised on his parents’ farm near Dennison, Minn. He graduated from Kenyon High School in 1957. Growing up, he helped on the farm with field work, bailing hay and milking cows. Following school he began a long career at Malt-O-Meal in Northfield, retiring in 2001 after 43 years.

On Aug. 2, 1958 he was united in marriage to Judy Ann Simonson. The couple made a home in Dennison for the first two years and then moved to Northfield. Here they raised their two daughters and in 1979 they began being foster parents. Over the years, they helped raise more than 250 foster children in their home. Dick found great pleasure in helping kids and spent many hours after work playing cards and board games with them.

Dick was a kind man who would help anyone with anything when asked. He was very mechanical and enjoyed fixing things for family and friends. He also liked woodworking. He loved to garden and every spring planted many flowers at home and took particular care making his yard look colorful and well-maintained. In the summer they would go to their cabin on Lake Minnewaska near Starbuck, Minn., where Dick spent time outdoors and in his pontoon boat on the lake.

Richard Kasa is survived by his wife, Judy; daughters, Kim (Bruce) Stowe and Bonnie (Tom) Stowe, both of Northfield; a brother, Larry Kasa of Cottage Grove; sister-in-law, Donna Kasa of Northfield; brother-in-law, Lenny Simonson of Nerstrand; grandchildren Darrin (Andrea) Stowe, Lauren Stowe, Jenna Stowe and Jared Stowe; a great-grandson, Mason; and many nieces, nephews and foster children. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Bob Kasa.

Died:
Three Links Care Center

Richard married Judy Ann SIMONSON on 2 Aug 1958. Judy was born on 13 Jul 1942 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 7 Oct 2015 in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota; was buried in Valley Grove Cemetery, Wheeling Twp, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1928-32411

Notes:

Veteran, U.S. Army, World War II.

James married Jane Frances BOWER on 26 Jan 1952 in Waseca County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]