OLSON, Tilda (1875-1946)

OLSON

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society
Date: 6/1/2023 at 15:35:28

Miss Tilda Olson Died On Sunday

Miss Tilda Olson died at her home here Sunday evening, following an illness of several years. She had attained the age of 70 years, 8 months and 5 days.

Miss Olson was born in Sweden on May 28, 1875, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Olson, and came to this country with her parents in 1883. For a while the family lived near Forest City, then moved to Britt, where she has made her home since. Preceding her in death were her parents; three brothers, Olaf, John and Joseph; and one sister, Mary. She is survived by a sister, Emma, of Britt. She was a member of the Swedish Baptist church.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. B. A. Rust at the Osman Chapel on Wednesday afternoon and interment was in evergreen cemetery.

source: News Tribune, Britt, Iowa, 6 Feb 1946, page 1, column 6