Nylund, Robert, 1895-1959

NYLUND, ERICKSON

Posted By: Lydia Lucas-Volunteer (email)
Date: 10/7/2011 at 06:50:27

RITES TODAY FOR ROBERT NYLUND

Funeral services for Robert Nylund, 64, who died Monday [Dec. 14] at the hospital after suffering a stroke Friday, will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon (Thursday) at the Big Springs Baptist church. Rev. Stanley Rendahl will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.

Mr. Nylund was born October 26, 1895, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Nylund, pioneers of Union county. He married Minnie Erickson on June 28, 1924, and for many years farmed southwest of Hawarden. He was a member of the Big Springs Baptist church. Mr. Lylund was the last member of the family.

Survivors include the widow and three daughters, Mrs. Leland Sawtell of Sioux Falls, Kathleen, a student nurse in Sioux City, and Elaine, at home.

Source: Hawarden Independent, Dec. 17, 1959.