Swenson, Emma (Milbrath) 1882 - 1912

SWENSON, MILBRETH, MILBRATH

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:28

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer Nov. 1, 1912, P-3, C-6

Mrs. Emma Milbreth Swenson passed away at the home of her parents, Saturday, after a lingering illness. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer Nov. 15, 1912, P-FP, C-6

OBITUARY.
Emma Milbrath was born February 19, 1882, in Albion Township, Howard County, Iowa, and died October 26, 1912, at the age of 30 years, 8 months and 7 days.
At the age of 14 years she became a member of the Lutheran church and attended divine services at Granger, Minnesota. February 9, 1901, she was married to Sven Swenson, of Fillmore County, Minnesota. In March, 1912, she went to her parents' home because this offered better facilities for her comfort. She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband, father and mother, four brothers and two sisters: Marie, Anna, Herbert, Alfred, Harold, and William, of Montana.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. A. Dangs, October 30, 1912, and her body laid to rest in St Matthews' Cemetery at Granger, Minnesota.

Transcriber’s Note: Her maiden name is spelled two different ways.