Sorenson, Jorgen Bonde (1830-1922)
SORENSON, KNUDSON, HANSON, ANDERSON
Posted By: Colleen Ossman (email)
Date: 4/22/2008 at 20:58:18
(Jewell Record 1922)
Jorgen Bonde Sorenson was born in Denmark, May 3, 1830, and died Monday morning January 2nd, at four o'clock at the home of his son, George Johnson, in Jewell, where he has made his home for a number of years past. In 1881 the deceased came to America, and since that time has made his home in or near Jewell.
Mr. Sorenson was united in marriage to Mary Katrina Knudson and to them four children were born, three of whom are living. They are: George Johnson, of Jewell, Mrs. Andrew Hanson, of Webster City, and Mrs. Sena Anderson of Randers, Demark. He is also survived by many grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren. His wife died January 29th ____ at the home of her daughter Mrs. Hanson, in Webster City, and is buried in Jewell.
Mr. Sorenson had been in bed a little more than 5 weeks. At the time of his death he was 91 years, 7 months, and 29 days old. He has always been a faithful member of the Danish Lutheran Church.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock at the home of his son, George Johnson, conducted by his grandson, Rev. Peter J. Hanson, of Hudson, S. Dak. The pall bearers were Thos. Peterson, T. C. Jensen, John Peterson, Andrew Miller, Ole Hanson and S. C. Severson. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of the entire community.
Hamilton Obituaries maintained by Lynn McCleary.
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