HELGELAND, Tom (1882-1955)

HELGELAND

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 10/19/2013 at 15:51:52

Tom Helgeland Dies At Clear Lake

Tom Helgeland, 73, died Tuesday afternoon at a Clear Lake Nursing Home following a heart attack. Mr. Helgeland was born Feb. 22, 1882, at Stavanger, Norway, a son to Andrew and Signid Helgeland-Helgeland. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. His education was received in Norway.

In 1905 Mr. Helgeland came to America. Much of his life in the States was spent at Crystal Lake and the Britt vicinities as well as in Story county. While health permitted he was engaged in farm work.

Surviving are five brothers and four sisters: Ted, Bricelyn, Minn,; Osmund, Nevada; Emil, Slater; Jurgen, Inger, Annie, Gena, and Sena, all in Stavanger, Norway. His parents and two sisters preceded him in death.

The Rev. Paul W. Adix, pastor of the First Lutheran Church, will be in charge of the last rites. Interment will take place in Evergreen Cemetery at Britt.

source: Britt News Tribune 1 Jun 1955, page 1