KITTLESON, Theodore 1867-1952

KITTLESON, HOLM

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 8/22/2009 at 18:10:46

Theodore Kittleson Dies at Age 85

Funeral services for Theodore Kittleson, 85, who died at the Falk Nursing Home in Stacyville Sunday, February 17, 1952 were held Thursday, February 21 at the First Lutheran Church with the Reverand O. A. Langehough officiating.

Theodore Kittleson, son of Knut and Tonni Kittleson, was born January 6, 1867 in St. Ansgar. He was baptized January 14, 1967 by Pastor Johan Olsen. The greater part of his life was spent farming west of St. Ansgar, and he later moved to town where he did odd jobs and team work.

On December 4, 1931 he was united in marriage with Mrs. Ida. Holm, who together with six step children and a large number of nieces and nephews, survive him.

Mr. Kittleson who was the last member of a family of 17 children had been in failing health for a number of years.

Burial was in the First Lutheran Cemetery with Reverend Langehough in charge of committal services.

[St. Ansgar Enterprise, Dated 1952 (St. Ansgar Museum Collection )]