Erickson, Elna 1851-1925

ERICKSON, OLSON

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, Volunteer (email)
Date: 11/17/2006 at 21:51:18

LeMars Globe-Post
Dated June 25, 1925

MRS. HANS ERICKSON

Mrs. Hans Erickson died at her home in LeMars Monday night at the age of 73
years, 8 months.

Death followed an illness of two years and eight months, due to progressive
paralysis and other complications. Medical skill and loving care were of no
avail.

Elna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anders Olson, was born at Christianstad,
Sweden, October 26, 1851. She spent her girlhood days and was educated in
the public school of that place.

In 1872 she came with her parents to America, spending a few years in South
Dakota.

She was married to Hans Erickson in 1879, coming with him to the homestead
in Grant township, where she resided until 11 years ago.

To this union were born five children: Mrs. O. M. Fredel, of Boulder,
Colo.; Mrs. Ernest Boysen, of Brunsville; Anna and Ida living at home. A
son, Arthur, preceded her in death 11 years ago. Besides these she leaves a
brother at Boulder, Colo., John Olson, who formerly resided at LeMars.

Mrs. Erickson was reared in a Christian home, trained and confirmed in the
Lutheran church, which she joined in her youth.

Coming to Iowa she joined the Plymouth Presbyterian church, being one of its
charter members. Later she became a member of the LeMars Presbyterian
church.

Mrs. Erickson was one of the many who share most bravely in the hardships of
the early pioneers. She was blessed with a happy disposition and a fine
courage which helped her to bear the trials and sorrows of life. Hers were
the fine qualities of a good wife, mother and a loyal friend. A home lover
and home maker in the truest sense of the word. She will be greatly missed.

The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the First Presbyterian
church and the interment made in the City cemetery, Rev. J. A. Hills,
officiating.