Hanson, Sara Olson (1824-1913)

HANSON, OLSON

Posted By: Debbie Greenfield (email)
Date: 12/12/2020 at 10:52:00

Webster City Freeman
March 15, 1913

Sarah Olson was born in Trojem, Norway, August 5, 1824. She was married to Ole Hanson, of the same city in December, 1844. In 1848 they came to America locating in Hudson, Wis. There they lived until 1862, when they moved to Milwaukee. Two years later they came to Hamilton county, where she lived until March 16, 1913, when she passed to the great beyond.

Grandma Hanson has fallen more than the common lot of suffering. She had been an invalid since in 1888. But she was always cheerful, sweet and kind. Her cheerfulness was an inspiration to others. Since December, 1912, she has suffered intensely. She leaves to mourn her loss her son, Ole Hanson and wife, of Stanhope, seven grand children and a host of friends for she was loved by all who knew her.

The burial service was held Wednesday p.m. from the South Marion church, conducted by Rev. Pearson and the remains laid to rest in the South Marion Cemetery.

Webster City Journal
March 27, 1913

Obituary

Mrs. Sarah Hanson departed to the world beyond on March 16, 1913, at the age of 88 years, seven months and eleven days. She was born in Troadjim, Norway, Aug. 5, 1824. She was united in marriage to Ole Hanson of the same city in December, 1844. In 1858 they emigrated to America and settled in Hudson, Wis. Four years later they moved to Milwaukee and two years later they came to Hamilton county, Iowa, where she resided until called home. Her husband died Jan. 21, 1906 in San Francisco. In 1868 she was taken sick and was confined to her bed, a great sufferer for about 38 years. The past few years she was able to walk with the aid of crutches. Her last sickness began the first of December, 1912, and until death came to release her, she suffered terrible agony both night and day with gangrene of the feet. In 1859 she united with the M.E. church in Wisconsin and after coming to Iowa was transferred to the M.E. church of South Marion of which she was a faithful member until death. Her faith in her Savior was something beautiful to see. No matter how she suffered she was so thankful that it was no worse and she eagerly looked for the time of her release, so that she could go home. She is mourned by one son, Mr. Olof Hanson, and wife of Stanhope, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and many relatives and friends. May the Lord comfort them all. The burial took place from her home in Pleasant Valley then to the M.E. church at South Marion on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Nels Pearson officiating. The text was taken from Rev. 21-4 "Neither shall there be any more pain." Interment was made in the South Marion cemetery. Thy victory won, rest in peace.

Stratford Courier
March 27, 1913

Obituary

Sarah Hanson departed to the world beyond March 16, 1913, at the age of 88 years, 7 months and 11 days. She was born in Trondjem, Norway, August 5, 1824; was united in marriage to Ole Hanson of the same city, December, 1844. In 1859 they came to America, and settled in Hudson, Wis., and there to Milwaukee in 1862; two years later they settled in Hamilton county. Her husband died Jan. 21, 1906. She united with the Methodist church at Wisconsin in 1859 and from thence her membership was transferred to the Methodist church of South Marion; was a devout woman with strong faith in God. During her patient suffering she frequently looked forward to the hour of departure and often said, "I long to go home." She is mourned by one son, Olof Hanson, of Stanhope, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and many relatives and friends. May the Lord comfort them.

The burial service took place Wednesday, March 19th at the South Marion church, the Rev. N. Pearson officiating. The address for the occasion was based upon the words in Rev. 21:4 "Neither shall there be any more pain."

CARD OF THANKS.
We desire to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our friends and neighbors for the assistance rendered us, the sympathy extended and the floral offering bestowed during the illness and death of mother and Grandmother Hanson.
- Mr. and Mrs. Olof Hanson and family, Stanhope, Iowa.