Helena Johnson 1831-1922

JOHNSON, GEVING, VOLD

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Date: 3/9/2010 at 14:44:23

Nonogenarian Passes Away
Mrs. Helena Johnson of Jefferson Dies at Age of Ninety-One
Native of Norway---Settled in Paint Creek Township Thirty-five Years Ago

The death of Mrs. Helena Johnson occurred Monday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.H. Geving, in Jefferson township. She was aged ninety one years and was born in Land, Norway, March 15, 1831. She had resided in Allamakee County since leaving her native country thirty-five years ago when she settled in Paint Creek township. Surviving her are three sons and two daughters namely: Benedict Johnson of LaCrosse, Tollef Johnson and Mrs. Hans Vold of this city, Robert Johnson and Mrs. J.B. Geving of Jefferson township. One son, Mathias, died three years ago. The funeral service will be conducted by Rev. Lea Thursday morning at ten o'clock from the home and also at the West Paint Creek church.

Waukon Republican
Wed 2 Aug 1922
Page 1 Column 4
Vol 55 No 27