Erik (Erick) Andrew THOMPSON

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1948-MN-003518

Notes:

Referred to by Alison as Erik Anderson Ellestad. Other names for Erik were THOMPSON, Edward A, THOMPSON, Erick Andrew and THOMPSON, Ernie A. Shown in the 1865 census as Erik Andersen.

dwfrench1 has no information on Erick’s wife or their descendants.

Family residence at the time of Erick’s birth: Høine Gård, Lomen Sogn, Valdres, Oppland Fylke, Norway

Naturalization as reported by Alison: 21 October 1897, 7th Judicial District Court, Long Prairie, Todd Co., Minnesota. Witnesses: E. C. Ellestad and Ben Gilbertson. Erick provided documentation that he made his initial declaration to become a US Citizen in the District Court of Dakota County, Minnesota. E. C. Ellestad may be Endre/Andrew Ellestad, perhaps the brother of the wife of Erik’s brother Tom and perhaps a cousin of Erik and Tom.

Came to live with Ole and Rose, apparently after his wife died.

Came to the U.S. in the spring of 1877 according to his obituary in the Northfield Independent on May 20, 1948. After their arrival in the U.S., Erick, his parents, brothers, and sisters lived in Farmington with Peter and Knute Thompson, his father’s brothers who “had already come and established homes. They made their home with them until they bought a farm in New Market by 1878. Erick attended public school in Dakota County. At the age of 21 his brother and he went to South Dakota to take homestead land, settling near Fredrick on a farm acquired by pre-emption. (Evey quotes her mother describing this as, “Someone had had a homestead there and had left it so [Erick] went to the courthouse and got a right to take that, you know, buy it.”) He, and later with his wife Gunhild, lived on their claim until 1890 when they moved to Hatton, N.D. (Rose said that the farm in South Dakota has “dried out.”) In 1892 or 1893, they moved to Clarissa, Minnesota. (Rose implied that they were going to Todd County because “Andrew Ellestad” lived there.) After a stay there of 25 years, he, with his family, moved to Waubun, and in 1940, he and his wife, whose health was failing, moved to Minneapolis.

“Mr. Thompson is survived by two brothers and one sister. Four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. He leaves 20 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.”

Shown in the 1880 census as “Erick Thomson,” age 19, living with his parents in New Market.

Minnesota Death Certificate ID# 1948-MN-003518

In the 1900 census, Erick and Julia are living on their farm in Ward township, Todd County. The family consists of Erick, 39 (born May 1861), Julia, 31 (born January 1869), Rosie, 10 (born January 1890), Anna, 8 (born Sept 1892), Mollie, 7 (born Mar 1893), Edward, 4 (born August 1895), Melvin, 3 (born April 1897), and Ellen, 1 (born Oct 1898). Erick and Julie had been married 10 years and Julia had had 6 children, all living. Rosie had been born in South Dakota, Anna in North Dakota, and the other children in Minnesota. Erick emigrated in 1877, Julia in 1887. Their farm is apparently mortgaged.

They are on the same farm in Ward Township at the time of the 1910 census in late April. The family is shown as Ernie A., 49, Julia, 42, Molley, 17, Eddie, 14, Melvin, 13, Ellen, 11, Ida, 9, George, 6, and Clarence, 4. Ernie and Julia had been married for 20 years. Julia had had 9 children, all 9 still living. They now own the farm free and clear, no mortgage.

In the “Benton, Meeker, and Todd Counties Minnesota Farm Directory, 1913-1914” (probably 1914 for Todd County), the Erick A. Thompson farm is shown as being in Sections 6 and 7, Ward Township, Todd County, Browerville Post Office. In addition to Erick A., the farm household consists of Julia, spouse, and Melvin, Ella, Ida, George, and Clarence, children. They had been in the county for 21 years.

The 1914 land ownership map of Ward Twp, Todd County, Minnesota, shows that “A E Thompson” owned 40 acres in the southeast corner of Section 6 and Julia H Thompson owned 100 acres across the road in the northeast corner of Section 7.

In March of 1920, the census indicates that the Thompsons were living in Lake Grove Township, Mahnomen County, Minnesota. Clarence, Melvin, and George were still at home.

They were in the same place at the time of the 1930 census. Erick A. is shown as 61, his wife Gunhild is shown as 62, George is 26 and Clarence is 24. The family does have a radio. (Erick was 68 at the time, of course. The census taker may have mistaken Erick’s claim that he was born in 1861.) The date of emigration for Erick is shown as 1884 and 1886 for Gunhild.

In the 1940 census, Erick, Julia, and Clarence lived on the family farm in Lake Grove Twp, Mahnomen County, Minnesota. They lived in the same house in which they had lived in 1935.

After his wife died, he moved in with Rose and Ole Ellingboe.

His obit said that he had been a patient in Sanford Hospital in Farmington for six months. He had moved his family to Clarissa in 1892 and stayed there for 25 years during which time he helped establish a church and a school, was a township supervisor, and served on the school board. He moved to Waubun in about 1917 and then, with his wife’s health failing, he and Julia moved to Minneapolis in 1940. After her death he stayed mostly with Ole and Rose.

His obit claimed that he was survived by two brothers and one sister (John, Johnnie, and Belle) and was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.

Died:
stomach cancer

Erik married Gunhild Mikkelsdatter (Julia) DIGENE on 27 Feb 1889 in Ellendale, Dickey County, North Dakota. Gunhild (daughter of Mikkel Gudbrandsen DIGENE and Marit Eriksdatter DAHLEN) was born on 2 Jan 1868 in Hedalen, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland, Norway; was christened in Hedalen, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland, Norway; died on 19 Mar 1942 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried on 23 Mar 1942 in West Christiania Lutheran Cemetery, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1976-MN-030843
• Occupation: Homemaker, Cook
• Social Security Number: 477-30-1544 issued in MN before 1951

Notes:

After her younger sister Ann had been in New Market for a year and a half, helping their grandmother Rangdi on the farm, Julia decided it was Rose’s turn. Rose recounted to Evey, “I had been sick. I went to school, and then I got the measles and my eyes got so bad, amd Ma wanted me to go down there then, because she though that would be nice for me. I had to take over the baking and everything, you know, when I came there. I was seventeen. I stayed there a year and a half then and then I came home again. I met your dad, then and he came up and visited us up in Clarissa. And then I went back in the spring to work for Knute. I worked another summer there and then I went home, and then I got married.”

To put Rose’s story in perspective, her sister Ann would have gone to New Market from Clarissa in the summer of 1903 and stayed in New Market until the early spring of 1905. Rose would have gone down to help her grandmother in, probably, the spring of 1907 and stayed there until late summer of early fall of 1908. In the spring of 1909 she went back to New Market to work for Knute (#1687) and went back to Clarissa in the late fall of 1909. She got married a few months later.

According to Evey, “Ma’s name was Rose though people always called her ‘Rosie’, probably because in Norwegian her name would have two syllables: ‘Ro’se’ (with a rolled r) and the e pronounced like an i. Due to a law which was later changed, Ma lost her citizenship when she married Pa and had to apply for citizenship later on with him.”

Rose M. Ellingboe, age 28, of Lakeville in Scott County, was included in the 1918 Alien Registration.

How Ole and Rose met, according to Evey: “Grandpa Thompson and family, including my mother, were by that time living near Waubun in Mahnomen County. When my mother, who was the oldest, was about eighteen years old, she went for a visit and to help out her grandmother Thompson near Webster. While she was there, she met a young man named Adolph Davidson (#13416) who lived near there. Adolph was a friend of my dad, and consequently my mother met him through Adolph. (It seems she once told me that she went out first with Adolph, so I think that is the way it happened.) Adolph and his wife, Inga, were their friends all their married life. Interesting side note: Inga (#11920) was a cousin of Annie, later to be Albert Ellingboe's wife.”

“My dad, being one of the oldest, built a half mile west of the old house when he married my mother. My mother sold our farm and moved into Lakeville, shortly after Pa died.Not far from there, was the area around Eureka Center and the East and West Christiania churches.”

The oldest child. Of Rose’s four sisters, none lived on farms after they were married. One lived in Colorado, one in Illinois, and the other two in Minneapolis. Two of the sisters were childless, one had two sons, and one had only one daughter.

Had to be “renaturalized” as a citizen because she married a non-citizen. This naturalization took place in Minneapolis, U.S. District Court, 4th Division, on November 10, 1937, with Ole’s naturalization. In the naturalization certificate, Rose is described as 5’4” tall, 110 lbs., blue eyes, light brown hair.

In the 1950 census, Rose and Jeanette live on Morgan Street in the village of Lakeville. Rose is a cook’s aid in a cafe.

Rose went to Europe in the summer of 1958. Her trip included a visit to Sweden to daughter-in-law Anna’s relatives. In a letter to Sweden in September of 1958, Anna says: “Ed’s mother is back safely, she had a nice trip. We never thought she would go to Sweden! Thanks to Olle for he was kind to drive her to Östersund. She told us of Olle and Gösta how kind they are and how fun she had with you all. She has now seen Sweden but she don’t know anyone there.”

Funeral service at St. John's Lutheran Church, Lakeville, 3:00 PM, Sunday, January 2, 1977, Rev. Dallas Blenkush officiating.

Buried:
“with Albert & Anne”

Rose married Ole Oveson ELLINGBOE on 12 Feb 1910 in Ward Twp, Todd County, Minnesota. Ole (son of Ove Ovesen ELLINGBOE and Berit Arnesdatter HELLE) was born on 25 Sep 1875 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 5 Jan 1948 in Sanford Hospital, Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota; was buried on 8 Jan 1948 in West Christiania Lutheran Cemetery, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Minnesota death record gives her date of birth as September 15, 1891.

As Evey quotes Rose, when her grandmother Rangdi needed some help on the farm in New Market, Anna was sent down on the train from Clarissa. “Ann was eleven years old then, going on twelve. She was supposed to go in company with a student from Augsburg that was out there preaching in our little church, but he wrote afterwards to Dad and Mother and said he was on the train but he didn’t see Dad’s daughter. So she got to Minneapolis all by herself. And then Aunt Mary met her at the depot. Ann was there [in New Market], helping her grandmother Rangdi, a year and a half.”

In the 1910 census, she may be the Anna Thompson, 17, who was a servant for a family in Akeley Twp, Hubbard County, Minnesota.

An Anna Thompson married a Peter Peterson in Hennepin County on 10 Sept 1918. An Anna Thompson married an Arthur M Peterson in Yellow Medicine County on 7 May 1919.

In the 1920 census, Ann and Arnold were living at 2705 Stevens Avenue, in the upstairs. They were each 28 years old. Arnold was a merchant tailor. Ann was a telephone operator.

She and Arnold were living at 2621 2nd Avenue South in Minneapolis at the time of the 1930 census. Arnold R., a tailor, is 37. Ann M. is 36. They had been married between 9 and 12 years. Arnold was born in Minnesota but his parents were born in Sweden. Arnold was a veteran of the World War.

In the 1940 census, Arnold and Anna live at 2617 Clinton Avenue in Minneapolis in a rented apartment. Arnold has an 8th grade education, Anna a fifth-grade education. Arnold is an assistant custodian at a men’s lodge or lodging. Anna is a custodian of an apartment building.

“Of Minneapolis” according to Gunhild’s obituary. Anne was the informant for the information on her mother’s death certificate and, at the time of her mother’s death, lived at 2617 Clinton Avenue as Mrs. A. R. Peterson.

She was living in Elk River at the time of her brother George’s death.

Buried:
Plot H, 1283

Anna married Arnold Roger PETERSON about 1919. Arnold (son of HELGESON) was born on 15 Apr 1891 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 22 Nov 1959 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

“Of Moline, Illinois” according to Gunhild’s obituary.

Living at 408 15th Ave. in Moline, Illinois in the 1920 census (January 10th). The family was Martin J., 32, Mollie, 26, and Orvil, 1 and 7 months. Martin works in a factory, his occupation is illegible.

At the time of the 1930 census, Mollie and family were living at 1016 27th Street in Moline, Illinois, in a house they were renting at $15 per month. The household had a radio. The family consisted of Martin J., 40, Mollie B., 36, son Orvall M., 11, and son Jack D., 5. Martin was born in Iowa and his parents were born in Ireland. Mollie is shown as having been born in Minnesota and her parents in Norway. Both boys were born in Illinois.

Couldn’t find her in the SSDI. She was not listed as a survivor of her brother Melvin in his obituary.

Her obit gave her address as 503 Center Court, Springbrook Courts, Moline.

Died:
obit in the Davenport Daily Times, 17 Oct 1962 edition

Mollie married Martin James RYAN on 21 Sep 1915 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Martin was born on 13 Mar 1888 in Newton, Jasper County, Iowa; died in 1960. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1987-MN-010972
• Occupation: Barber
• Social Security Number: 539-14-3832, issued in WA before 1951

Notes:

Registered for the draft on June 5, 1917, in Todd County (Ward Twp). He is single, living with his parents, and occupied in farming. He is described as of medium height, slender build, with brown eyes and dark hair.

In the 1920 census, Edward, 24, is listed as head of household at a residence on West Grant Street in Minneapolis. Living with him are his sisters Ellen and Ida as well as a 19 year-old lodger named Lydia Brettinten. Edward is a barber at a barber shop.

In the 1923 Minneapolis city directory, he is probably the Edw Thompson, barber, who rooms at 2816 Stevens Avenue.

In the 1924 Minneapolis directory, he is probably the Edw Thompson, barber, who lives at 1623 1st Avenue S.

The family was living at 1820 Stevens Avenue in Minneapolis when Edward was born and in the 1926 Minneapolis city directory.

Edward, 34, Evangeline, 25, and their son Edward, 4, were living at 3921 Garfield Avenue at the time of the 1930 census. They were renting their home for $25/month and they did not have a radio. Edward was a barber in a barber shop and he was a veteran of the World War.

In the 1940 census, Edward, Evangeline, and Edward were living in the Victory Heights precinct of King County, Washington. They lived in a house they owned worth $1500. The senior Edward had a 7th grade education and was a barber with his own shop. Evangeline had had one year of high school. In 1935, the family lived in Kansas City.

Of Elk River at the time of his brother George’s death.

The informant for his death certificate was his brother Clarence. Edward died as the widower of Evangeline. Edward died of Parkinson’s disease with its numerous complications.

Died:
Elk River Nursing Home

Edward married Evangeline LOVELACE on 17 Aug 1923 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Evangeline was born on 24 Aug 1904 in Brookston, Culver Twp, St. Louis County, Minnesota; died on 13 Sep 1980 in Snohomish County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1991-MN-016463
• Occupation: Railroad Worker, “Oiler”
• Social Security Number: 701-14-2503 Issued before 1951 as a RR (railroad) number

Notes:

Diane says Melvin’s middle name was Ollie.

Registered for the draft on June 5, 1918, in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, as Melvin O Thompson of Waubun. He lists his employer and nearest relative as his father, Erick Thompson, of Waubun in Lake Grove Twp. He is described as of medium height and build with blue eyes and light hair.

“of Duluth” at the time of each of his parents’ funerals.

Melvin, 31, Edith, 25, and Evelyn, 3.4, were renting a duplex at 725 3rd Avenue in Two Harbors, MN, at the time of the 1930 census. Their rent was $15/month and they did have a radio. Melvin was not a veteran.

In the 1940 census, Melvin and his family lived at 2219 South Street in Duluth in a house they owned worth $1800. Melvin was a car man for a railroad. He had a sixth-grade education. His wife had had two years of high school. Melvin earned $1200 in 1939.

In the 1941 Duluth city directory, he and Edith lived at 2219 South. He was an oiler for the DM&IR Railway.

In the 1943 directory, he and Edith lived at 2219 South. He was repairman for Goodwill Industries.

In the 1944 Duluth city directory, he was Melvin O Thompson, wife Edith, who lived at 2219 South. In this and all of the succeeding Duluth directories through 1960, he and Edith continued to live at 2219 South but Melvin had no occupation.

Lived at 2219 East South Street in Duluth at the time of death. His death certificate shows that he had been educated through the eighth grade. He died of bronchial pneumonia complicated by or brought on by lymphocitic leukemia. The information in his death certificate came from Melvin Thompson, 1621 Beach Parkway, #202, Cape Coral, Florida.

His obituary was published on p. D02 of the June 5, 1991, edition of the Duluth News-Tribune:

Melvin O. Thompson, 94, of East South Street, died Tuesday, June 4, 1991, in St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born in Clarissa, Minn., and had lived in Duluth since 1932. He had worked for the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Railway, retiring in 1941. He was a member of First Lutheran Church and Sons of Norway Lodge 1-017. His first wife, Edith, died in 1965, and his second wife, Mary, died in 1978. Surviving are a son, Melvin E. of Cape Coral, Fla.; a daughter, Evelyn Eastman of Mantague, Mich.; a sister, Ida Luce of Pen Hook, Va.; a brother, Clarence of Elk River, Minn.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday in Johnson Mortuary, where services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Died:
10:14 AM, St. Mary’s Medical Center

Family/Spouse: Elvera PEARSON. Elvera (daughter of Swan PEARSON and Emma) was born on 16 Oct 1904 in Kittson County, Minnesota; died on 3 Sep 2005 in Pennington County, Minnesota; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Lake Bronson, Kittson County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melvin married Edith OMAN in 1926. Edith (daughter of Peter OMAN and Mary NORDSTROM) was born on 19 Feb 1905 in Two Harbors, Lake County, Minnesota; died on 22 Jul 1965 in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melvin married Mary OLSON on 12 Nov 1976 in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Mary (daughter of Jacob OLSON and Olen Marie SATHER) was born on 24 Feb 1902 in Wisconsin; died on 26 Jun 1978 in St. Louis County, Minnesota; was buried on 30 Jun 1978 in Riverside Cemetery, Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1976-MN-029122
• Social Security Number: 477-20-6892 Issued in MN before 1951

Notes:

Lived in Denver, Colorado.

In the 1920 census, she was 21, single, and a stenographer living in Minneapolis on West Grant Street with her brother Edward and her sister Ida.

In the 1920 Minneapolis city directory, she was Ellen Thompson, stenographer for United States Fidelity & Guarantee Co. She lived at 2705 Stevens.

In the 1924 Minneapolis city directory, she was probably the Ellen, aka Eleanor, Thompson, a stenographer and bookeeper for Landis Shoe and Harness Machinery. She lived at 2816 Stevens Avenue.

The couple was renting a home in Denver at the time of the 1930 census. They had no children but did have a 34 year-old “roomer” named Henry Z. something. (The name is illegible.) Roy is shown as 33 and Ellen as 31.

Birth:
death certificate said her year of birth was 1899

Died:
Last residence Elk River, Sherburne County, Minnesota

Ellen married Roy H (Bud) WERRELL on 14 Aug 1928 in Colorado. Roy was born on 2 Jun 1895 in Eau Galle, Dunn County, Wisconsin; died on 16 Oct 1970 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado; was buried in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: DC-79385
• Social Security Number: 468-03-2682 issued in MN before 1951

Notes:

In the 1920 census, she is living with her siblings Ed and Ellen on West Grant Street in Minneapolis. Ida is a tailor in a tailor shop.

In Joyce’s birth record, Albert, 22, a tailor, and Ida, 20, live at 89 N 17th Street in Minneapolis.

“Of Minneapolis” according to Gunhild’s obituary.

In the 1930 census, she was Ida Pearson, 29, living at 212 West 26th Street in Minneapolis. She was married but there was no husband in the household. There was, however, a roomer named William Vang, 35. Vang was an upholsterer. Ida was a machine operator for a retail tailor store.

Ida and Clifford are not in the 1940 census.

She was Ida Luce, of Pen Hook, Virginia, at the time of her brother Melvin’s death in 1991.

LUCE, IDA T. ROCKY MOUNT - Ida Thompson Luce, age 91 formerly of Tanyard Village, Rocky Mount, died Sunday, June 21, 1992, in a local nursing home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Frank Luce. Mrs. Luce attended Woodlawn Baptist Church, and was a member of the former Snowcreek Chapter No. 156 Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Edsel Finney, Penhook; her grandchildren, Sharon and Max Ward, Long Mont, Colo.; Patricia Finney, Virginia Beach; Frances and Charles Hutchinson, Vinton; Janet and James Middlemas, Charlottesville; Katheryn Finney, Penhook; her great-grandchildren, Jennifer Ward, Charles Allen Hutchinson, Jeffrey Hutchinson, Lindsey Middlemas and Sarah Middlemas; and her brother, Clarence Thompson, Elk River, Minn. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, June 23, 1992, 11:00 a.m. at the Arrington-Bussey Chapel by the Rev. Berlin G. Hanks. Interment will follow in the Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time on Tuesday at the Arrington-Bussey Funeral Home and other times at the home of Joyce and Edsel Finney near Penhook. The family suggests that memorials be made to the rescue squad of your choice.

Died:
SSDI says Rocky Mount, VA

Ida married Albert L PEARSON in 1920, and was divorced. Albert was born on 21 Dec 1898 in Minnesota; died on 2 Nov 1997 in Pine County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married Clifford Frank LUCE on 11 Feb 1939 in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa. Clifford was born on 29 Apr 1901 in Brown County, South Dakota; died on 28 Nov 1983 in Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia; was buried in Franklin Memorial Park, Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1983-MN-013677
• Social Security Number: 477-07-4979

Notes:

“of Duluth” at the time of each parent’s funeral.

The Duluth telephone directory of 1949 lists a Geo Thompson living at 202 West 3rd Street. His phone number was Melrose 4540.

Living with his parents in Mahnomen County at the time of the 1920 and 1930 censuses.

In the 1939 Duluth city directory, he and Frances live at 704 E 2nd. He is an ice-cream maker for the Arrowhead Co-op Dairy. Frances is a maid.

In the 1940 census, he and Frances and George lived in Duluth at 2906 West 2nd Street, a rented residence. Five years earlier, George had lived on the family farm with his parents in Mahnomen County and Frances had lived in Eveleth. George was a high school graduate, Frances had a 7th grade education. George was a checker at a creamery. He had earned $500 in 1939.

In the 1943 Duluth city directory, he and Frances live at 11 S 60th Avenue W. He is a checker for the Arrowhead Co-op Creamery.

In the 1944 Duluth city directory, he is George E Thompson, “helper”, who lives with his wife Frances at 11 South 60th Avenue West.

In the 1946 directory, he is a roofer for Gold Bond Roofing.

In the 1957, 1958, and 1960 directories, he and Frances still live at 11 S 60th Avenue W. George was a laborer for the DM&IR.

His obituary was published on p. A8:1 of the May 8, 1983, edition of the Duluth News-Tribune:

George E. Thompson, 79, of 11 S. 60th Ave. W., died Saturday in Hospice Duluth at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born in Clarissa, Minn., and had lived in Duluth since 1937. He worked for the Duluth Missabe & Iron Range Railway at the ore docks before retiring in 1967. He had previously worked for Arrowhead Creamery. Surviving are his wife, Frances; two daughters, Ursula Karlen of Blaine, Minn., and Rose Stewart of Esko; two sons, George A. of Duluth and Frank J. of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sisters, Anna Peterson of Elk River, Minn., and Ida Luce of the state of Virginia; three brothers, Edward and Clarence, both of Elk River, Minn., and Melvin O. of Duluth; 13 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bell Brothers Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Birth:
Not listed in the MHS birth certificate index

Family/Spouse: Frances Agnes O’ KORN. Frances (daughter of Frank O’ KORN and Ursula JAKELJ) was born on 20 Jun 1910 in Eveleth, St. Louis County, Minnesota; died on 13 May 1999 in St. Louis County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1905-29276
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2005-MN-020576

Notes:

Living with his parents in Mahnomen County, Minnesota at the time of the 1920 and 1930 censuses.

Apparently worked with a traveling carnival when he met Fern. Fern later left for Oregon where Jay was born.

In the 1940 census, Clarence was living with his parents on the family farm in Lake Grove Twp, Mahnomen County, Minnesota. Clarence was shown as single. He had an eighth-grade education and worked in gravel hauling on a WPA road improvement project.

Clarence and Gertrude lived at 88 Spruce Place in Minneapolis, near Loring Park, at the time of their stillborn son in 1942.

He was “of Duluth” at the time of his mother’s funeral; “of Webster” at the time of his father’s funeral.

Served in the military from 1942 to 1946. In one of Ed Ellingboe’s letters to Ruby in August or September of 1942, he seems to be referring to Clarence being in Boston at that time.

In the 1946 Duluth city directory, he and Gertrude lived at 2219 South (with Melvin and Edith). Clarence was a driver for Security Stage.

In the 1950 census, Clarence and Gert, with their sons Clarence and Ronald, lived on a farm in Eureka Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota. Clarence was a farmer and Gertrude was a nurse at a city hospital.

Clarence was living in Elk River when his brother Edward died. Clarence was the informant for Edward’s death certificate. He was also living in Elk River when his brothers George and Melvin died.

On May 2, 2002, Alison drove Clarence to see the old Thompson farm in Clarissa.

HIs obit:

Clarence Thompson

Thompson Clarence, age 99, of Big Lake passed away on July 16, 2005. Preceded in death by wife, Gertrude and son, Ronald. Survived by longtime companion, Juel Biddick; sons, Jay (Leslie) Ross of Beaverton, OR, Clarence "Butch" (Wendee) Thompson of Sarona, WI, and Kenny (Dolly) Thompson of Sebeka, MN. Also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandsons. Clarence enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing and hunting. Funeral service 12 noon Wednesday at Dare's Funeral Home, 805 Main St., Elk River (973-441-1212). Visitation one hour prior to service Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment Orono Cemetery.

Died:
Monticello Big Lake Community Hospital

Clarence married Fern Lettie LUFF on 23 Dec 1933 in Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota, and was divorced. Fern (daughter of Charles Fred LUFF and Eva Augusta CIBART) was born on 15 Jul 1912 in Ortonville, Big Stone County, Minnesota; died on 30 Jun 1975 in London, England; was buried in Skyline Memorial Gardens, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarence married Gertrude Frances PERRA on 16 Jul 1942 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. Gertrude (daughter of George John PERRA and Mary JOLICOEUR) was born on 29 Jan 1911 in Wright County, Minnesota; died on 7 Nov 1988 in Anoka County, Minnesota; was buried on 10 Nov 1988 in Orono Cemetery, Elk River, Sherburne County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1969-MN-006177
• Occupation: USAF
• Social Security Number: SS# 474 05 9761 issued in MN before 1951
• Confirmation: 20 Jun 1926, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

Seems to have gone by the name Oliver, at least at the time he graduated from high school in 1930. A commemorative plaque apparently given to each of the nine graduates shows “E. Oliver Ellingboe.”

He is listed twice in the 1930 census: at home with his parents and as a farm laborer lodging with the Raymond Hussong family on their farm in Alba Twp, Jackson County, Minnesota.

In the 1940 census, he is living at home in New Market with his parents and siblings. He was a high school graduate and was employed as a mechanic.

Registered for the draft in Shakopee on 16 Oct 1940. He claimed to be self-employed and living with his parents at 2 Lakeville in New Market. The registration card shows that he was inducted on May 4, 1941.

From a write-up of “Old Timer” W.O. Edwin O. Ellingboe in the North Star Guardian, sometime in 1961:

It was May, 1941, when WO Edwin O. “Ellie” Ellingboe, ABRON’s Motor Vehicle Maintenance Officer, volunteered for the draft. Just after Pearl Harbor, he joined the 109th at Esler Field, Louisiana, and went overseas to southern England where he spent 22 months in training.

June 1944 marks the invasion of Europe. The 109th crossed the channel to France during the night in Liberty ships. From Ellie’s ship, trucks were unloaded onto barges to make the landing. Ellie boarded the last barge where he discovered he was the ranking NCOIC. He recalls, “While we were in the channel, both the outboard motors on our barge quit and we started drifting. To make matters worse, we were under attack from German aircraft. Finally, we got the motors started and made our landing. I waited for the last truck to be unloaded. By that time, we were separated from the rest of our squadron so we bunked under the truck until morning when we joined the rest of our outfit.”

At first, Ellie and his men were located at a front line air strip near St. Lo (No. A-9 for the benefit of the other Old-Timers). From there, he continued to move through France with the 109th. “I’ll never forget my first morning in Versailles. I woke up to find a dead Jerry lying almost beside me,” remembers Ellie.

Next came Paris, then a move to Gosselies, Belgium {a part of the Belgian town of Charleroi} - about 35 miles from the Battle of the Bulge. During the winter of 1944, his outfit was on the receiving end of several German bombing raids, including a few attacks by V-1s.

“One evening,” remembers Ellie, “three crippled bombers with full bomb loads landed at our base and skidded into a stockpile of petroleum drums. The crew members got out O.K. but the resulting fire set off all the bombs. That was the best Fourth of July celebration I’ve ever seen.”

The 109th was at Eschwagen, Germany, when the war ended. German aircraft literally poured into the field to surrender rather than land at Russian-held bases.

Next, the 109th was re-assigned to the China-Burma-India theatre of operations. But all those who had sufficient service time (including Ellie) were transferred to non-combat organizations. Ellie spent a short time with the 155th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron, then reassigned to the States where he was discharged at Camp McCoy in March, 1947. Ellie joined the Guard as an Air Technician.

South Minneapolis residents, Ellie and his wife, Ann, have two daughters, 10 and 7. Fishing and reading are Ellie’s pastimes.

Service Number 37028396

Served in the US military in World War II. Enlisted in the US Army Air Corps in May of 1941. Trained at Esler Field, Louisiana, in the 109th Observation Squadron. Assigned to inactive reserve in October of 1941. Recalled to active duty January 28th, 1942 (entered active duty in April). Unit renamed 109th Tactical Reconnaisance Squadron and was in England, Scotland, France, Belgium, and Germany, as part of the Ninth Air Force, until October, 1945.

He arrived back in New York aboard the Queen Mary on September 28, 1945, as a SSgt in the Army Air Corps. The personnel roster shows that the group was destined for Reception Station No. 16 at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.

In the 1948 Minneapolis city directory, he was was Edwin O Ellingboe, auto repairman, National Guard Air Base in St. Paul. He resided at 3011 32nd Avenue S. That was his address at the time of his marriage to Anna.

In the 1950 St. Paul city directory, he was Edwin O, auto repair, National Guard Air Base. He resided in Minneapolis.

In the 1950 census, mistakenly called Edward, he and Anna lived at 2436 11th Avenue in south Minneapolis in the “rear” apartment. Edwin was a mechanic for “air service.”

Height 5' 4.5", Weight 135 lbs.

Died of heart disease at the age of 58. First heart attack at age 51 in February of 1962.

Not listed in the index of Minnesota births.

For some reason, SSDI gives his death date as 15 Apr 1969.

He was buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Columbaria Section O, row O, grave 575. Rank: CWO, USAF

Died:
Veterans Hospital

Buried:
Section O, Site 575

Edwin married Anna Terésia JONSSON, (Johnson) on 22 Nov 1947 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Anna (daughter of Jonas Petter JONSSON and Märta Greta JÖNSSON) was born on 25 Jul 1914 in Brunflo, Jämtlands län, Sweden; died on 3 Dec 2007 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried on 6 Dec 2007 in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2003-MN-003430
• Occupation: Farmer, veterinary assistant
• Baptism: 22 Sep 1912, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 20 Jun 1926, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

In the 1940 census, Art, Margaret, and Richard lived on a rented farm in New Market Twp. Margaret had had two years of college but the census recorded her occupation as housework.



Evey recalls that Art invited Margaret to church with him one Sunday. “The seating arrangement with men on one side and women on the other caused some uncertainty in what to do. They decided to sit together on the men’s side. I thought it looked kind of funny to see Miss Klefstad over there with all the men. She probably wasn’t feeling too relaxed, either. Gradually this segregated seating came to an end at the church.”

Arthur R. Ellingboe

Ellingboe Arthur R., age 90, of Northfield, passed away Jan. 12, 2003. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Edwin & Oscar; sister, Jeanette; and sister, Ruby Linderholm who died later the same day. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Survived by wife of 66 years, Margaret; sons, Richard (Debera) of Eugene, OR, John (Catherine Cella) of Edina; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Beulah (Lloyd) Luckman, Northfield, Helen Henry, Minnetonka, Evelyn (Gaylord) Horwath, Faribault; brother-in-law, John Menne; sisters-in-law, Anna and Veola Ellingboe; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service 2 PM Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Northfield, John E. Quam officiating. Visitation Friday at the Church 12:30 PM until time of service. Bierman Funeral Home, Northfield.
Published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune on 1/15/2003.

Casket bearers: Peter Ellingboe, Michael Ellingboe, Stephen Ellingboe, Bradley Ellingboe, Randy Ellingboe, and Donald Heeman.

The organist was Ruth Ferguson and the soloist was Bradley Ellingboe. The Revs. John Quam and Craig Ellingboe officiated at the funeral.

From the program at Art’s funeral:

Arthur Raymond Ellingboe was born in Scott County, Minnesota, on August 2, 1912, to Ole and Rose (Thompson) Ellingboe. He was raised on his parents’ farm and attended the nearby country school.

On June 17, 1936, he was united in marriage to Margaret Oline Klefstad. They farmed together in Scott County until 1941 when they bought and ran their own farm in Dakota County, north of Northfield, until 1948. Arthur and Margaret then moved to Northfield and later, in 1952, to their longtime home in Waterford where they raised their two sons. Arthur began working at Dr. Garlie’s Veterinary Clinic as Office Manager and Vet Assistant, retiring in 1977. Not one to stay idle, he then worked at the Northrup King Research Station in Stanton for the next ten years.

Arthur was involved as a volunteer with the Civil Defense Organization in the area and a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Northfield. He and Margaret spent a number of winters in Arizona, largely in Apache Junction. In 1995, they moved to Parkview Manor in Northfield.

Arthur died on Sunday, January 12, 2003, at Abbot Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 90.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Margaret, sons Richard (Debera) of Eugene, Oregon, and John (Catherine Cella) of Edina, Minnesota; eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, sisters Beulah (Lloyd) Luckman of Northfield, Minnesota, Helen Henry of Minnetonka, Minnesota, Evelyn (Gaylord) Horwath of Faribault, Minnesota, brother-in-law John Menne, sisters-in-law Anna and Veola Ellingboe, and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Edwin and Oscar, and sister Jeanette. Another sister, Ruby Linderholm, died several hours after Arthur.

In the Northfield city directory, Art shows up in 1950 and 1953. In 1950, his address is shown as 1112 Union Street and his occupation as “Bookkeeper, Adolph O. Garlie.” In 1953, there is a similar entry for that address (including “sp. Margaret”) but there is also one for 1109 Winona Street in which Art is listed as “Asst., Adolph O. Garlie.” Apparently the veterinarian that Art worked for was Adolph O. Garlie (#15744) until 1965 but by 1967 that vet is David A. Garlie.

His obit in the Northfield News, via the Dalby Database:

Arthur Ellingboe, age 90, of Northfield, died Jan. 12, 2003, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Arthur Raymond Ellingboe was born Aug. 2, 1912, to Ole and Rose (Thompson) Ellingboe in Scott County. He was raised on his parents' farm and attended the nearby Country School. On June 17, 1936, he was united in marriage to Margaret Oline Klefstad. They farmed together in Scott County until 1941 when they bought and ran their own farm in Dakota County, north of Northfield, until 1948. They then moved to Northfield and later, in 1952, to their longtime home in Waterford where they raised two sons. He began working at Dr. Garlie's Veterinary Clinic as office manager and vet assistant retiring in 1977. Not one to stay idle, he then worked at the Northrup King Research Farm in Stanton for the next 10 years. He was involved as a volunteer with the Civil Defense Organization in the area and was a longtime member of St. John's Lutheran Church. They spent a number of winters in Arizona, largely in Apache Junction. In 1995, they moved to Parkview Manor. Ellingboe is survived by his wife of 66 years, Margaret; two sons, Richard (Debera) of Eugene, Ore., and John (Catherine Cella) of Edina; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Beulah (Lloyd)Luckman of Northfield, Helen Henry of Minnetonka, and Evelyn (Gaylord) Horwath of Faribault; one brother-in-law, John Menne; two sisters-in-law, Anna and Veola Ellingboe; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Edwin and Oscar, and one sister Jeanette. Another sister, Ruby Linderholm, passed away several hours after Arthur. Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church, the Revs. John Quam and Craig Ellingboe officiating. The organist was Ruth Ferguson and the soloist was Bradley Ellingboe. Interment was at Red Rose Cemetery, north of Waterford. Pallbearers were Peter Ellingboe, Michael Ellingboe, Stephen Ellingboe, Bradley Ellingboe, Randy Ellingboe, and Donald Heeman. Arrangements were with Bierman Funeral Home.

An obit also appeared in the January 15th edition of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

Baptism:
witnesses Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson, and Anna, Clara, and Albert Ellingboe

Died:
Abbott Hospital

Buried:
234 WD 17, 209 W

Arthur married Margaret Oline KLEFSTAD on 17 Jun 1936 in West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota. Margaret (daughter of Martin John KLEFSTAD and Hattie NICHOLS) was born on 25 Aug 1912 in Chinook, Blaine County, Montana; died on 29 May 2003 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota; was buried on 31 May 2003 in Red Rose Cemetery, Waterford Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1915-32604
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2008-MN-029572
• Baptism: 11 Jul 1915, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 1 Jun 1930, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

In the 1940 census (indexed as Tuckman), she and Lloyd and Kenneth live in Savage in a house they own worth $2500. Lloyd is an assistant manager engaged in farming. Beulah had an eighth-grade education, Lloyd had had one year of high school.

Luckman, Beulah G. Age 93, of Northfield. Preceded by her husband of 70 years, Lloyd; and son, Kenneth. Survived by 4 children, Carol Brenner of Philadelphia, Edwin (Rev. Peggy) of Tillamook, OR, Sharon Ann Satre of St. Paul, and Charles of Northfield; daughter-in-law, Sylvia Luckman of Faribault; 13 grand & 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Evelyn (Gaylord) Horwath of Faribault; sister-in-law, Jeanette Severson of Roseville.

Beulah Genevieve Ellingboe Luckman was born May 25, 1915, at home in New Market Township, Scott County, Minnesota, to Ole and Rose (Thompson) Ellingboe. She was baptized on July 3, 1915, and confirmed on June 30, 1930, at Christiania Lutheran Church. She attended Lakeville schools. On June 17, 1936, she was united in marriage with Lloyd Winfield Luckman at Christiania Lutheran Church. After marriage they farmed in the Lakeville and Crystal Lake areas and then near Castle Rock. In 1960, they moved to Northfield and Beulah worked as a nurses aid. From the mid 1960's until the late 1970's she worked in food service at St. Olaf College. Lloyd passed away December 27, 2006. Beulah was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church where she had been active in Circle, Ladies Aid, as a Sunday School teacher, and helping serve at funerals. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting and sewing. She was a kind, good hearted Christian, and she loved her family dearly.

Survivors include 4 children: Carol Brenner of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Edwin and wife Rev. Peggy of Tillamook, Oregon, Sharon Ann Satre of St. Paul, Charles of Northfield; her daughter-in-law, Sylvia Luckman of Faribault; 13 grandchildren: Darla (Alex) Hanson, Steven Luckman, Susan (Ed) Narewski, Donna (Ed) Gensemer, James Brenner, Brandon (Julie) Luckman, Michael and Joseph Satre, William, Ryan, Genevie, Bridget and Cheyenne Luckman; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn and husband Gaylord Horwath of Faribault; her sister-in-law, Jeanette Severson of Roseville; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Lloyd; her son, Kenneth; her parents; 3 brothers: Edwin, Art and Oscar Ellingboe; and 3 sisters: Helen Henry, Ruby Linderholm and Jeanette Menne.

Beulah passed away Saturday evening, October 11, 2008, at the Northfield Hospital at the age of 93.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, October 16, 2008, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Northfield with Rev. Mark Johnson officiating. Music will provided by Randy Ellingboe and Alexandra Smith.  Interment will be in Northfield Cemetery. Casket bearers will be James Brenner, Edwin, Charles, Brandon, Steve, William and Ryan Luckman, Michael and Joseph Satre. Visitation will be 5-7PM Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home in Northfield. Visitation will continue on Thursday at the church one hour prior to the service.

Beulah had 14 grandchildren, not 13.

Baptism:
sponsors Arthie Forstrom, Ellen Thompson, Albert Ellingboe

Died:
Northfield City Hospital

Beulah married Lloyd Winfield LUCKMAN on 17 Jun 1936 in West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota. Lloyd (son of Edward Theodore LUCKMAN and Marie N TOWNSEND) was born on 19 Sep 1911 in Richfield, Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 27 Dec 2006 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota; was buried on 3 Jan 2007 in Northfield City Cemetery, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1917-32124
• Occupation: Farmer Then District Rep. Lutheran Brotherhood Insurance
• Social Security Number: 474-05-9764 issued in MN before 1951
• Baptism: 10 Mar 1918, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

He registered for the draft in Shakopee on 16 Oct 1940.

Oscar and Veola were living at 8502 W. Upper 206th Street, Lakeville, in 1982.

His obituary from the Minneapolis newspaper:

Ellingboe

Oscar, age 70, of Lakeville, Nov. 27th. Survived by wife, Veola; sons Rev. Craig & wife, Mary, Cannon Falls, Randy & wife, Lynn, Mpls., Bradley & wife, Karen, Albuquerque; grandchildren, Nicole, Hollis, Kari, Maren, Peter Ellingboe; brother, Arthur, Northfield; sisters, Mrs. Lloyd (Beulah) Luckman, Northfield, Mrs. James (Helen) Henry, Florida, Mrs. Floyd (Ruby) Michaud, Burnsville, Mrs. Gaylord (Evelyn) Horwath, Faribault, Mrs. John (Jeanette) Menne, Mpls. Funeral service 2 pm Tues. St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lakeville. Visitation from 3-9 pm Mon. White Funeral Home, Lakeville. Interment Highview Cemetery.

Baptism:
sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Tonsager, Margarith Thompson, Ralph Thompson

Died:
According to SSDI, Lakeville was his last residence

Buried:
Highview Cemetery 231 EA

Oscar married Veola Yvonne SOBERG on 28 Jan 1948 in Dakota County, Minnesota. Veola (daughter of Palmer Olaf SOBERG and Judith Alfia SUNDAL) was born on 11 Oct 1929 in Scott County, Minnesota; died on 3 Jun 2004 in Dakota County, Minnesota; was buried on 8 Jun 2004 in Highview Cemetery, Eureka Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1920-32378
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2007-MN-001761
• Baptism: 10 Oct 1920, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 22 Jul 1934, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

From her obituary: Campion Henry, Helen B.

Campion Henry, Helen B. Age 86 of Minnetonka. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence Campion; brothers, Ed, Art and Oscar Ellingboe; sisters, Jeanette Menne, and Ruby Linderholm; grandson, Greg Bredemeier. Survived by daughters, Betty (Chuck) Bredemeier, Marge (John) Evenstad; grandchildren, Phil (Karlene) Evenstad, Mark (Lori) Evenstad, Tim (Susie) Evenstad, Dan Bredemeier, Scott (Chris) Bredemeier, Joel (Jodi) Bredemeier; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Beulah Luckman, Evelyn (Gaylord) Horwath. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights. Funeral Service 11 AM Monday, January 22, with visitation 1 hour before service.

Baptism:
sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Tonsager, Margareth Thompson, Ralph Thompson

Died:
quietly at 9:15 AM according to her sister

Buried:
funeral at Washburn-McReavy in Hopkins

Helen married Clarence M CAMPION on 10 Oct 1940 in Scott County, Minnesota. Clarence (son of Michael Lawrence CAMPION and Julia Ellen CONNALLY) was born on 15 Jun 1916 in Scott County, Minnesota; died on 21 Jul 1971 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married J.C. HENRY [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1925-29697
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2003-MN-004285
• Baptism: 26 Apr 1925, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 4 Sep 1938, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

Her middle name is shown as Orline on her birth certificate. Buried as Ruby Orlean Linderholm.

Ruby O. (Pool) Linderholm

Linderholm (Pool) (nee Ellingboe) Ruby O. Linderholm, age 77, of Burnsville, on Jan. 12, 2003. She was preceded in death by husbands, Frank Pool and Gordon Linderholm; brothers, Edwin, Arthur and Oscar Ellingboe; and sister, Jeanette Menne. Survived by loving children, Kathleen (Ardy) Neutz, Ronald (Shelly), Kevin (Kathy) and David (Susan) Pool, Beverly (Alan) Standly, Karen (Stephen) Smieja and Theresa (Carter) Anderson; 19 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Beulah (Lloyd) Luckman, Helen Henry and Evelyn (Gaylord) Horwath; brother-in-law, John Menne; sisters-in-law, Anna, Margaret and Veola Ellingboe. Funeral service 11 am Thursday at Friendship Church of Prior Lake, 17741 Fairlawn Ave., John Just officiating, with visitation from 4-8 pm Wednesday at the White Funeral Home (Co Rd 50) and one hour prior to service at church. Interment West Christiania Cemetery, Lakeville. White Funeral Home.

Casket bearers: Jacob Standly, Nathan Pool, Michael Neutz, Daniel Pool, Christian Pool, Brandon Smieja, Shaun Smieja

Baptism:
sponsors: Mabel Gunderson, Sigurd Gunderson, Sophie Nilson, Clarence Tonsager

Died:
Fairview Southdale

Buried:
buried with her last husband, Gordon

Ruby married Herbert Francis (Frank) POOL on 29 Nov 1945 in Scott County, Minnesota, and was divorced on 9 May 1973 in Dakota County, Minnesota. Herbert (son of Cally Milton POOL and Eulalia Helen GLEISNER) was born on 11 Apr 1920 in Dakota County, Minnesota; died on 20 Oct 1994 in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota; was buried in All Saints Cemetery, Lakeville, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruby married Floyd Alexander MICHAUD on 23 Dec 1973 in Dakota County, Minnesota. Floyd was born on 8 Oct 1926; died on 4 Aug 1999 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruby married Gordon Junior LINDERHOLM on 2 Oct 1997 in Scott County, Minnesota. Gordon was born on 9 Oct 1922 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 27 Jun 2000 in Dakota County, Minnesota; was buried in West Christiania Lutheran Cemetery, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2001-MN-520563
• Baptism: 2 Jan 1936, West Christiania Lutheran Church, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota

Notes:

Her birth certificate information:

Name: Jenetta Ellingboe
Birth Date: 3 Dec 1935
Birth County: Scott
Father: Ole Ellingboe
Mother: Rose Thompson
File Number: 1935-MN-035747

Baptism:
sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ellingboe, Beulah Ellingboe, Lloyd Luckman

Died:
North Memorial Medical Center

Buried:
St. Joseph Parish Center, New Hope, Minnesota; Section 7, Site 213

Jeanette married John Jude MENNE on 24 Aug 1957 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. John (son of Joseph W MENNE and Marie BOOR) was born on 19 Nov 1933 in Watonwan County, Minnesota; died on 11 Dec 2019 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He enlisted on 12 Nov 1942 in Peoria. He lived in Rock Island. He was single and had 1 year of high school.

His obit from the Esterdahl Mortuary:

Orville M. Ryan
May 19, 1918 - July 16, 2009
Moline, IL

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m with a visitation one hour prior and rosary at 9:45 a.m. July 18, 2009 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd.

Orville Martin Ryan, 91, of Moline, died July 16, 2009 at St. Anthony’s Continuing Care Center, Rock Island. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2009 with a visitation one hour prior with a rosary recited at 9:45 a.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Entombment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery and Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Orville was born May 19, 1918 in Moline to Martin and Mollie Bertha (Thompson) Ryan. He married Frances Rita Curry on November 13, 1954 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Rock Island. Orville was a WWII Army veteran. He worked as a welder for six years for McLaughlin Body, Moline. He had also worked for 30 years at John Deere Plow Planter where he started as a welder and retired on March 1, 1980 from the parts department. He was very proud of his time with John Deere and loved talking about it. Orville was a lifetime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Moline where he had been a food pantry volunteer. He was a former member of the American Legion Post #246 and a former member of the Moline Moose Lodge. He enjoyed camping and did so for 20 years. He liked to play bingo and won all the time. He loved a good game of euchre with his family at Christmas and still could beat them all. He is survived by Wife of 55 years Rita Ryan Children Steven (Cheryl) Ryan Richard (Kellee) Ryan Patricia (Donald Mohr) Scranton Karen (Randy Martinson) Green Grandchildren Todd (Crystal) Scranton Erik (Ryan) Ryan James (Nikki) Scranton Timothy Scranton Chad Green Great Grandchildren Logan Scranton Ignatius Scranton and two great grandsons to be born in September and November Brother Jack (Doris) Ryan He was preceded in death by his parents.



In the 1938 and 1940 Moline city directories, Orville was a factory worker for National Licorice Co. He lived at home with his parents.

In the 1940 census, Orville lived at home with his parents and brother. Orville was a machine operator at a candy factory. He made $510 in 1939.

In the 1942 city directory, he was still at home. He was a laborer for the Container Corporation of America.

In the 1949 city directory, he was a welder. He still lived at home with his parents and brother.

In the 1953 directory, he lived at home with his parents and brother. He was an assembler for the John Deere Planter Works.

In the 1954 directory, he still lived at home. He was an assembler for Deere & Co.

He wasn’t listed in the 1955 directory.

In the 1957 Rock Island directory, he and Rita live at 3618 26th. He was an assembler for Deere & Co.

Died:
SSDI last residence

Orville married Frances Rita CURRY on 13 Nov 1954 in Rock Island County, Illinois. Frances was born on 9 Dec 1926 in Rock Island County, Illinois; died on 28 Mar 2013 in Henry County, Illinois; was buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery, East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Survived his brother.

In the 1940 census, he was a delivery boy for a newspaper. He made $100 in 1939. He may still have been a high school student but the census does not indicate that.

In the 1942 Moline city directory, he lived at home with his parents. He was an employee of the LeClaire Hotel.

In the 1949 city directory, he still lived at home with his parents and brother. He was a millwright for the John Deere Plow Works.

In the 1953 city directory, he still lived at home with his parents and brother. He was a repair man for the John Deere Plow Works.

He wasn’t listed in the 1954 directory.

In the 1955 directory, he and Doris lived at RD 1 in East Moline. He was a repair man for John Deere Plow.

A Jack D Ryan, b. 2 Jan 1925, died 29 Jan 2014. His Social Security number had been issued in Illinois before 1951. The SSDI did not show a last residence.

Family/Spouse: Doris MEREDITH. Doris was born on 1 Sep 1924; died on 22 Jan 2010 in Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1925-44389

Notes:

He is shown as child #1.

SSDI shows that his SS# was issued in Washington before 1951. No entry in the Washington death index.

He lived at 5220 176th Street SW, Unit 44, in Lynnwood, Washington.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1994-MN-020883?
• Occupation: college instructor

Notes:

Or Duwane.

In the 1930 census, he was living with his maternal grandparents in Kittson County, Minnesota. His name in that census was Russell Helmer or Hebner.

Enlisted in the U.S. Army on 22 Jun 1945 at Fort Snelling. At that time, he lived in Kittson County.

Taught accounting at Moorhead State College in the late 1950s. Later taught at St. Cloud.

In the 1940 census, he was the 12 year-old Russell Madsen living with Le Roy Madsen and his wife Elvera in Percy Twp in Kittson County.

Birth:
birthplace according to Social Security application

Russell married Jean Muriel JUDSON on 30 Jun 1951 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Jean was born on 9 Oct 1926 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 8 May 2018 in Crystal, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1926-16330

Notes:

She was Mrs. Evelyn Eastman of New York City at the time of her mother’s death in 1965.

She was Evelyn V Eastman, of Montague, Michigan, in 1974 and at the time of her father’s death in 1991. A Diane Eastman, born 1 Jul 1956, lived at the same Montague, Michigan, address in 1979. A James E Eastman lived at that address in 1993. A Sara A Joslin lived there in 1995.

Evelyn V. Eastman, age 86, met the goal of her faith, greeting her Lord face to face, on April 2, 2013.

She was born November 12, 1926, in Waubun, MN to Melvin O. and Edith (Oman) Thompson.

After attending college, Mrs. Eastman was an elementary school teacher in Duluth, MN, Ironwood and Muskegon for a number of years. Evelyn's main career was as a professional musician and also was a music instructor. On July 11, 1953, in Duluth, she married then Sgt. James E. Eastman. An active member of St. James Lutheran Church in Montague, Evelyn was the parish organist for 37 years. She had a Ladies Bible Study for over 20 years. Mrs. and Captain Eastman have lived in the White Lake area since 1970.

FAMILY: Her husband, Capt. James Eastman; her children, Edrye Maurer of Lake City, Diane Eastman of Montague, and Timothy Eastman of Comstock Park; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren.

Missouri Synod Lutheran

Evelyn married J.E. EASTMAN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1930-13283

Notes:

He was Everett M. Thompson of Albert Lea according to his mother’s obituary.

He was the informant for the information on Melvin O. Thompson’s death certificate. He was of Coral Gables, Florida, at the time of his father’s death in 1991. He also had addresses in Red Wing, Minnesota, and Hastings, Minnesota, in the 1990s.

Melvin married Barbara Kathryn CHORGAS on 19 Dec 1956 in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Barbara was born on 20 Jun 1932 in St. Louis County, Minnesota; died on 6 Jan 2009 in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1921-47367

Notes:

Joyce Luce Finney, 90, of Penhook, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, January 5, 2012. She was the only child of the late Albert Pearson and Ida Pearson Luce. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Clifford Luce; and her husband, Edsel W. Finney. Joyce was a member of Snow Creek Christian Church and the Eastern Star for many years.

Left to cherish her memory are her five daughters, Sharon (Max) Ward, of Tucson, Arizona, Patricia Finney, of Roanoke, Frances (Charles) Hutchinson, of Vinton., Janet (James) Middlemas, of Afton, Kathryn Finney, of Roanoke; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Mark) Sandoval, Charles Hutchinson, Jr., Jeffrey (Donna) Hutchinson, Lindsey Middlemas and Sarah Middlemas; two great grandchildren, Tye and Luke Sandoval; one stepgreat- granddaughter, Kelsey Banton.

Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2012, at Finney Family Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Compton officiating. Friends may call 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday January 8, 2012, at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

Published in Roanoke Times from January 7 to January 8, 2012 

Joyce married Edsel Wright FINNEY on 25 Jul 1942 in Fort Belvoir, Fairfax County, Virginia. Edsel (son of Leland Stanford FINNEY and Nettie Ward WALKER) was born on 3 Jun 1922 in Franklin County, Virginia; died on 2 Feb 1994 in Penhook, Franklin County, Virginia; was buried in Finney Family Cemetery, Snow Creek, Franklin County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1984-MN-027148

Notes:

Of Duluth at the time of his father’s death.

His obituary was published on p. C1:5 of the October 17, 1984, edition of the Duluth News-Tribune.

George A. Thompson, 45, of 231 S. 60th Ave. W., died Monday at home after a long illness. A native of Duluth, he retired this year from the Minn Tac plant after 21 years with U.S. Steel Corp. He also worked for more than 30 years with Dick Schmauss Car Cleaners Service in Duluth. He was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Parish. He is survived by his wife Patricia, two daughters, Debbie Johnson and Tammy Jo Thompson, both of Duluth, and three sons, Anthony R. of Jacksonville, Florida, Michael R. of St. Paul, and George “Joey” of Duluth. He is also survived by two sisters, Rose Stewart of Esko and Ursula Karlen of Blaine, and a brother Frank Thompson of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by his mother Frances Thompson of Duluth and three grandchildren.

George married P.A. BUKOVICH [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Born in Oregon. Living in Beaverton, OR, at the time of his father’s death.

He and Leslie and Martin lived in Tualatin, Oregon, in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.



Ross, Jay Carlton 79 June 26, 1934 June 09, 2014

Jay Carlton Ross was born June 26, 1934, in St. Helens, to Clarence Thompson and Fern Luff, and later adopted by his stepfather, Laurence Ross. Jay grew up in St. Helens and, as a teenager, lived with his grandparents, Charlie and Effie Luff.

He married Leslie Rae Seder, daughter of Ted and Lula (Adelhart) Seder, Dec. 21, 1958. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 1960 with a bachelor's degree in marketing. Jay worked in all aspects of the home construction and real estate sales industries, holding both a real-estate broker's license and a general contractor's license. In addition to selling real estate, he also developed subdivisions and owned and operated Jay C. Ross Construction. Jay was a master carpenter.

He retired early to pursue his hobbies, and supplemented his retirement income with finish carpentry. During his retirement, Jay and Leslie enjoyed traveling and took many trips to Europe together. They also enjoyed trips to several U.S. cities with New Orleans being their favorite. Jay was a lifelong outdoorsman who was both an avid hunter and fisherman. During the '60s and '70s, he owned, bred and field trialed AKC field champion German shorthaired pointers, and both American Field and AKC field champion English pointers. He spent a great deal of time hunting upland game birds with his dogs. His hunting dog hobby expanded into owning a Tennessee walking horse and trail riding. From the '80s through the remainder of his life, Jay's interest shifted mainly towards sport fishing for salmon and steelhead. He owned several jet sleds and loved to fish the upper Willamette in the summer and Tillamook Bay in the fall. Jay also enjoyed target shooting and gun collecting. He was a member of the Chehalem Valley Sportsman Club and the National Rifle Association.

Jay is survived by his wife, Leslie of Tualatin; daughter, Alison Fuchs (Michael) of Beaverton; son, Martin Ross of Ballard, Wash.; grandson, Henry Fuchs of Beaverton; brothers, Butch Thompson of Sarona, Wis., Kenny Thompson of Menagha, Minn., and Larry Ross of Anchorage, Alaska. He was preceded in death by his birth and adoptive parents; and brother, Ronald Thompson. An informal celebration of life will be held in the fall when his son can attend. (Martin is a commercial fisherman working the summer salmon season in southeast Alaska).

Jay married L.R. SEDER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1942-MN-021315

Notes:

Died at home. He was four months premature and was born dead. Cause of death: placenta previa.

Buried:
St. Mary’s Cemetery

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2002-MN-027325
• Social Security Number: 468-50-3697

Notes:

Alison shows him dying in Elk River.



Thompson Ronald James, age 54, of Otsego, on July 23, 2002. Preceded in death by his wife, Christine; mother, Gertrude. Survived by his father, Clarence Sr.; brothers, Butch (Wendee) and Kenneth (Dolly). Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Owner of Wright Insurance Agency, Elk River.

Ronald married Christine Marie KACANS on 29 Apr 1972 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Christine was born on 10 Feb 1954 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 24 Apr 2002 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried on 27 Apr 2002 in Orono Cemetery, Elk River, Sherburne County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1998-MN-009880
• Occupation: Gas station owner and operator
• Social Security Number: 470-42-4792 Issued in Minnesota in 1955

Notes:

Buried:
19 ND 6

Kenneth married Sylvia Marion SORENSON on 7 Jun 1958 in Rice County, Minnesota. Sylvia (daughter of Sophus C SORENSON and Verna NESS) was born on 17 Mar 1939 in Dakota County, Minnesota; died on 7 Aug 2015 in Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sharon married M. WARD [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]