Christenson, Sena 1844-1924

CHRISTENSON

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, Volunteer (email)
Date: 5/26/2014 at 19:53:20

LeMars Globe-Post
October 6, 1924

Akron Register-Tribune: Mrs. M. Christenson, a resident of Akron and Plymouth County for nearly 30 years, passed away at her home in this city Sunday, September 28, 1924, after a brief illness, following a stroke of paralysis, aged 80 years and 25 days.

Sena Christenson was born in Denmark, September 3, 1844, where she grew to young womanhood and was married, but her husband passed away a few years later. She came to America with her two small children in the year 1873, and the same year she was united in marriage with Mads Christenson. The first 22 years of their married life was spent in Monona county, Ia., and 29 years ago they moved to a farm southwest of Akron, living there until 17 years ago, when they retired from active farm life and moved to Akron. Mr. Christenson passed away here March 15, 1912. She spent the remaining years of her life here. Twenty-two years ago she united with the First Christian church of Akron and remained a faithful and consistent member until the end. Mrs. Christenson is survived by two sons and four daughters: J. R. Jepson, of Onawa, Ia.; Mrs. Annie Adams, of Akron; Mrs. Mary Ross, of Bozeman, Mont.; Mrs. Maggie Spittle, of Morris, Minn.; Florence Christenson, of Akron; Willis Christenson, of Bozeman, Mont.; also a sister, Mary Townley aged 89 years of Moorhead, Ia.; also by 21 grandchildren. A kind wife and mother, a helpful friend and neighbor, she gained a host of friends who mourn her departure and extend their sympathy to the bereaved family.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Christian church, conducted by her pastor, Rev. E. C. Davis. There were many beautiful floral offerings. Interment was beside her husband in Riverside Cemetery.

Relatives who came from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Jepson, sr., and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Jepson, Jr., of Onawa; Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Jepson and Mrs. Etta Jennings, of Moorhead, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Townley, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Adams and Mrs. W. H. Christy, of Sioux City; Mrs. W. H. Ross and Willis B. Christenson, of Bozeman, Mont.; Mrs. Maggie Spittle, of Morris, Minn. Also friends, Mrs. John Lindsay and Mrs. Pearl Stevenson, of Lake Andes, S. D.