Mina Mickelson 1841-1926

MICKELSON, HOLTER, NEWELL, BRYSON, CLIFTON

Posted By: Sharyl Ferrall (email)
Date: 8/19/2007 at 20:25:51

A Devoted Mother Goes To Reward

In this city at 3:20 a.m. on Jan 1, 1926, Mrs. Mina Mickelson, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clara Newell. Deceased was born near Oslo, Norway, November 26, 1841, and had attained her 84th year last Thanksgiving day. Mina Holter was married to Christian Mickelson in Norway and they came to American in 1871, locating near Postville, Iowa, but later removed to Neeah, Wisconsin, where Mr. Mickelson died in 1875. Returning to Postville with her four children, she made that place her home for 42 years; and here this faithful and patient mother reared and educated her children. Eight years ago failing health made it necessary for her to give up her own home, and she came to live with her daughters at Waukon. A spirit of contentment and cheerfullness marked her closing years.

She leaves to mourn her loss a son and three daughters, Otto Mickleson of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin; Mrs. Mary Bryson and Mrs. Clara Newell of Waukon, and Mrs. Anna Clifton of Seattle, Washington, all of whom were with her during her last illness. Also ten grandchildren and one brother, Mr. Carl Holter of Postville.

In Norway Mrs. Mickelson was a member of the Lutheran church, but during her early residence in Postville she joined the Congregational church and was a devoted member during her entire residence there. After funeral services at the Newell residence Sunday afternoon, burial took place at the cemetery in Postville beside her mother and sister, the services being conducted by Rev. Paul Krebs, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Waukon, and by Rev. Galloway of the Postville Community church. -- Waukon Democrat.

The above notice will bring a pang of sorrow to all who knew Mrs. Mickelson during her long residence in Postville,

~Postville Herald, January 7, 1926
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