Swanson, Peter 1856-1926

SWANSON, HOLMSTROM

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 10/27/2011 at 18:52:41

LeMars Globe-Post
August 23, 1926

Peter Swanson, a resident of Akron and vicinity for the past 38 years passed away at his home in Akron last Friday afternoon, Aug. 13. He had been in failing health for several years and two weeks before had suffered a slight stroke of paralysis. Everything possible was done for his relief and comfort, but he succumbed to cerebral hemorrhage.

Mr. Swanson was born in Sweden, April 14, 1856, and died in Akron, at the age of 70 years, 4 months and 1 day. He came to the United States in 1887 and at once located in Union county, S.D., northwest of Akron. On January 7, 1888, he was united in marriage with Ereka Holmstrom at Elk Point, S.D. They continued to live on the farm in Union county until Mr. Swanson’s health began to fail about eight years ago, when the family moved to Akron and have lived there ever since. Mr. Swanson was an upright and industrious citizen, a kind and devoted husband and father, and a good neighbor. He is survived by his wife and three children, Miss Elna at home, Roy of Union county, S.D., and Mrs. Clifton Waterbury, of Sioux City, Ia., also by three grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Johnson in California and Mrs. Naslund in Sweden. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of their many friends.

Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. O. F. Bohman. Musical selections were rendered at the home and at the cemetery by Mrs. Frank Jacobs, Mrs. Gust Granquist and Rev. Bohman.

Interment was in Riverside Cemetery.