HANSEN, Caroline 1851-1931

HANSEN, LARSON, RING

Posted By: Karen L. Robertson (email)
Date: 1/11/2011 at 20:07:50

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MRS. HANSEN OF ST. ANSGAR DIES

Rites for Aged Resident to Be Held Thursday
Five Sons Survive

ST. ANSGAR, IOWA -- Aug. 5 — Mrs. Caroline Hansen, 79, died Monday afternoon at the home of her son Helmer. Funeral services will be held at 2.o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the First Lutheran Church.

Mrs. Hansen broke her hip in a fall about 11 months ago. She spent seven months in hospitals at Rochester and Albert Lea, returning to St. Ansgar about April 1. She had not been well for two weeks and Saturday morning suffered a hemorrhage of the brain.

She is survived by her five sons, Andrew, Alfred, Ernest and Helmer, all of St. Ansgar and
Fred L. of Minneapolis.

[ Mason City Globe-Gazette Wednesday, August 5, 1931 ]

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Caroline Larson was born at Handrup, Jutland, Denmark on December 28, 1851 and passed away at the home of her son, Helmer on August 3, 1931 aged 79 years, 7 months, and 5 days.

Her early life was spent in her native land. Here she was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, and has been true to that faith throughout her entire life.

On December 28, 1873, she was united in marriage with Rasmus Hansen. They made their home in Denmark until the year 1886 when they immigrated to America and settled in the vicinity of St. Ansgar. They lived on farms in this section until 1909 when they retired and moved to St. Ansgar. On December 28, 1923 they celebrated their golden wedding. Mr. Hansen passed away on August 9, 1925 and for a time Mrs. Hansen continued to live in the home. Later she engaged rooms in the Miller block and took up her residence there.

Last fall Mrs. Hansen fell and broke her hip and following this spent six months in hospitals at Rochester and Albert Lea, Minn. She was brought back to St. Ansgar April 6th and made her home with her son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Helmer Hansen. She was very much pleased with this arrangement and enjoyed getting back among her friends and being at home with her own folks.

Mrs. Hansen suffered a stoke early Saturday morning, August 1, following several heart attacks and did not regain consciousness. She passed peacefully away on the afternoon of the following Monday.

She is survived by five sons, Andrew M. of near Otranto; Alfred of south of St. Ansgar; Ernest L. and Helmer of St. Ansgar; and Fred L. of Minneapolis. There are also ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. There is also a brother, Nels Larson of Buhl, Idaho and sister, Mrs. N.P. Ring also of Buhl, Idaho.

Grandma Hansen, as she was known to all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance, was a cheerful body and made friends wherever she went. She was a loving wife and mother, a joy to her five boys. Her place is vacant in the home and she will be missed by a large circle of friends.
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Card of Thanks

We wish to thank all the friends and neighbors who helped cheer our beloved mother in her declining years. For the floral tributes, to the pastor, Rev. O.M. Langehough for his comforting words, to Wm. Groth for his songs and to those who gave to the mission fund, we are truly grateful.
Sons of Mrs. Caroline Hansen
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Mrs. Caroline Hansen, known and loved by all as "Grandma Hansen" passed away Monday afternoon, at 4 o'clock at the home of her son, Helmer, at the age of 79 years.

Mrs. Hansen broke her hip in a fall about 11 months ago. She spent 7 months in hospitals at Rochester and Albert Lea, returning to St. Ansgar about April first. She had not been well for two weeks and last Saturday morning she suffered hemorrhage of the brain, never regaining consciousness.

Grandma Hansen made a place for herself wherever she went by her friendliness and loving service. She was devoted to her family and was active in every cause that was for betterment of the community.

Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon, at 1:30 at the home and 2:00 o'clock at the First Lutheran church, the Rev. O.M. Langehough of Lyle officiating.