Christianson, Rike Rika (Brekke) 1873-1945

CHRISTIANSON, BREKKE, ROLDSON

Posted By: Sharyl Ferrall - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 8/18/2013 at 18:23:52

Waukon, Ia. - Funeral services for Mrs. Christian Christianson, 70, who died at the family home, about 10 miles east of Waukon, were held at the Old East Paint Creek church Friday afternoon. The Rev. W.C Johnson officiated, and burial was in the nearby cemetery. She was the former Rike Rika Brekke.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Oscar Roldson, of near Waterville, Ia., and four sons, Ingvald and Albert Christianson, both at home, Theodore, of that vicinity, and Cornelius, Makee Township.

~Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, Friday Evening edition, November 30, 1945
~Note: the 'Woodmansee' book gives dates of 02/16/1873-11/26/1945