AANONSON, Anna (1842-1921)

AANONSON, LUND, PRO, OPHEIM, BERGESON, JONES, STALL

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 7/28/2006 at 07:04:09

A PIONEER IS CALLED

Mrs. Lars Aannson Died Tuesday, December 27--Lived in County for 55 Years

Another Emmet County pioneer lady passed away in the death of Mrs. Lars [Anna] Aanonson on Tuesday, December 27 [1921]. She came to this county about 1866 and for 55 years has been a resident. She was of pioneer stock, faithful, patient, long suffering and God fearing.

Mrs. Aanonson was born in Bolstadoren, Voss, Norway, February 2, 1842. About 1866 she came to America and took up her residence with a half sister, Mrs. Lund near Swan Lake. On August 4, 1867 she was married to Lars Aanonson at St. Ansgar, Iowa by the Rev. Claus Clausen and they began life together on his farm near Swan Lake. They remained there until about 20 years ago when they moved to Estherville. Up till their death they spent their time between Estherville and Wallingford. Mr. Annonson passed away November 7, 1920. Mrs. Aanonson has been in failing health for many years. Since February 10, 1920 she has been cared for by her daughter Mrs. John Pro at their home. Practically all the time she has been confined to her bed she suffered intensely. But through it all she clung to her Lord and Savior looking toward that city whose builder is God. As the end drew nigh she said, "I am going to Jesus, Lord in Thy hand I commend my spirit. Thou has redeemed me, thou Faithful God. Praise be thy name in all eternity." Early Tuesday morning, December 27, she was released from her suffering, aged 79 years, 10 months and 25 days.

She leaves to mourn her loss seven children: John; Mrs. S. Opheim; Mrs. John Pro; Lewis; Mrs. H. Bergeson; Mrs. Chas. Jones and Mrs. Ed Stall. A daughter Anna and her husband had preceded her in death.

Funeral services were conducted from the J. Pro residence and the Wallingford Lutheran church Monday afternoon, January 2. Rev. S. A. Berge and T. Hanson officiating.

Shortly before her death Mrs. Aanonson, acting upon the wish of her husband and herself gave the beautiful gift of $5000 to the China Mission to be used to erect a Mission Station in China in their memory.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, January 4 1922.