Karen Berg Hjelm, 1847-1935

HJELM, BERG

Posted By: Clay County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 4/5/2013 at 15:54:14

Long Illness Ends Life of Mrs. Hjelm

Funeral on Tuesay; Came Here in 1890 From Algona

Mrs. Nes Hjelm, 87, esteemed resident of Spencer and mother of Louis Helm, city mail carrier, passed away Saturday, January 26, 1935, at 7:40 o'clock a.m., following a long illness which caused her much distress and pain. Her death, which was attributed to infirmities of old age, occurred on the 56th anniversary of her wedding.

A large number of friends attended funeral services which were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Cobb funeral home. Rev. Forrest L. Richeson, pastor of the Christian church, delivered the funeral address, speaking highly of the fine character of Mrs. Hjelm. With Mrs. Liza Nelson at the piano, a quartet composed of Elmer Nelson, Elsie Nelson, Ethna Beck and Theodore Nelson, all of Royal, sang "City Four Square" and "Sweet Bye and Bye." Elmer Nelson offered a solo, 'Saved by Grace." With the exception of Miss Beck, those taking part were relatives of Mrs. Hjelm.

Nephews Bear Casket

Casket bearers were nephews of the deceased, M. J. Hjelm, Pete Hjelm, Arthur Hjelm, Hans Hjelm Arthur Hjelm and Nela Hjelm, of Royal. Interment was in Riverside cemetery.

Karen Berg was born in Denmark, November 4, 1847, being 87 years, three months and 22 days old of age at the time of her death. In 1874 Nes Hjelm, whom she later married, came from Denmark to Sabula in Jackson county, Iowa, returning four years later for his bride-to-be. They were married in Cedar Falls January 26, 1879, and later moved onto a farm in Kossuth county.

Here In 1880

A year later they built a home in Algona where they lived for a number of years. In 1890 they moved to Spencer where they have since made their home, their place of residence being at 688 West Fourth Stree. At the age of 14 Mrs. Hjelm was confirmed in the Lutheran church.

While living in Sabula, their only child, Louis Hjelm, was born. Mr. Hjelm, his wife, and two daughters, Margaret and Alma Hjelm, of 680 West Fourth street, and Nes Hjelm survive, as well as many relatives in Royal, and a host of friends.

On January 26,1929, Mr. and Mrs. Hjelm observed their golden wedding anniversary.

Source: Spencer News Herald, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; February , 1935.

Interment in Riverside cemetery
 

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