BLILIE, Lena (Faegre) 1861-1889

BLILIE, FAEGRE, NORVOLD

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Date: 11/26/2023 at 12:10:46

DIED - At her home in Flandreau, S. Dak., on the 12th inst., Lena,wife of Rev. J.A. Billie [sic], aged 28 years.

Deceased was the youngest child and only daughter of Mr. G.H. Faegre, of this township, and as a happy bride left the parental home but a few short years ago to take up a residence with her husband in Dakota. It was her request to be buried here. The remains arrived yesterday, accompanied by the sorrowing husband and a brother, T.G., who was called from Seattle, Wash., by the sad news.

Mrs. Billie was but 28 years old, and leaves two young children to fight life's uncertain battle without a mother's guidance and love.

A sister of deceased, Mrs. S.A. Norvold, of Brookings, also a brother, Albert, of Flandreau, are here to attend the funeral.

The sorrowing relatives have the sympathy of a large circle of acquaintances.

~Lansing Mirror, Friday, December 20, 1889, pg 3

Note: Burial is in Faegre Prairie cemetery.. Gravestone records her as Lena Faegre, w/o Rev. J.A. BLILIE, dates as: July 19, 1861-December 12, 1889