Jane Knudson, 1847-1930

KNUDSON

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 2/14/2009 at 09:22:46

AGED LADY DIES AT SWAN LAKE

Gruver, Iowa March 31 -- Mrs. Jane Knutson [Knudson] died Saturday [March 29, 1930] at the age of 83 years, seven days at the home of her grandson, Gus, at Swan Lake. She had been visiting there for some days and was engaged in making a doll dress for Gus' little daughter, Evelyn, when suddenly stricken falling over in her chair. Dr. West was called. She had been ill for several years but had been much better the past year. The funeral was held from the home Tuesday afternoon, burial being made in the Swan Lake Cemetery. The deceased was born at Voss, Norway. In her later years she made her home with her grandson.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; April 2, 1930.