Mrs. Inger Opstvedt (1829-1909)

OPSTVEDT, ANFINSON

Posted By: Alan Nicholson (email)
Date: 4/26/2010 at 20:57:18

Roland Record
16 September 1909

Aged Pioneer Lady is Buried

Aged Lady Passes to Heavenly Home After Being Tired of Her Many Years - Was Past 80 Years of Age - Funeral Tuesday Afternoon

Mrs. Inger Opstvedt was born in Norway, Europe, April 9, 1829, and died at her home north of town on Sunday morning, September 12, 1909, being 80 years, 5 months and 3 days old. She was married in Norway to Halvor Opstvedt, to which union four children were born, all of whom were present at the death bed. They are Mrs. Anfin Anfinson, who lived about six miles northwest of here; Torres Opstvedt, who lives on the old homestead; Sam and Severt, both of whom made their home with their mother.

In 1856 she came with her husband to this country, settling in Illinois, but moved the next year to Story county, where they settled on the farm at which place she died. Her husband was a veteran of the Civil War and died about 28 years ago. Her son Torres has been working the farm and she made her home with them.

Last spring she was a little feeble, but became very much better until the last week, when a noticeable decline came, and she passed away quietly to her rest surrounded by her children.

The funeral services were held from Bergen church Tuesday afternoon, a large number of friends and relatives being present to pay their respects to one of the early pioneers of the township. Rev. G. Smedal officiated, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Roland cemetery. The sorrowing family are extended the sympathy of a large number of friends.

Card of Thanks

We hereby wish to express our most heartfelt and sincere thanks for the kind assistance and for they sympathy shown us during the sickness and death of our beloved mother. We also wish to express our appreciation of the beautiful floral decorations at the funeral. May God bless and reward you all.

Mr. and Mrs. Anfin Anfinson
Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Opstvedt
S. H. Opstvedt, J. H. Opstvedt