JOHNSON, Oscar Anton 1886-1914

JOHNSON, CHRISTIANSON, SHOGER, AURSLAND

Posted By: Marilyn O'Connor (email)
Date: 1/20/2006 at 09:11:59

Osage News

Oscar Anton Johnson
Born May 26, 1886
Died Jan. 7, 1914

Oscar Anton Johnson, the son of Jens and Inbegorg Johnson was born in Rock township, Mitchell county,Iowa,May 26, 1886 and died at the home place January 7, 1914. The first member of the family circle to be removed by death, he is survived by his parents, three brothers, John, Mathias and Alfred, and three sisters, Mathilda, who is at home, Mrs. J. Christianson and Mrs. G. Shoger, both living near by, and Mrs Martin Aursland in South Dakota.

The funeral services, conducted by the Rev. J.A. Urnes, were held in the Rock Creek Lutheran church, with all the young man's brothers and sisters present, as well as a number of other relatives. He was laid to rest in the Rock Creek Lutheran cemetery.