Rachel (Sorenson) Molstre (1867-1941)

SORENSON, MOLSTRE, PETERSON

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 10/22/2024 at 11:04:22

From Story City Herald June 26, 1941 (page 1)

MRS. ADOLPH MOLSTRE DIED LAST SATURDAY AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Mrs. Rachel Soren Molstre was born in Norway, Europe, August 29, 1867. At the age of six months she emigrated with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ludvig Soren, to the United States and located in Hamilton county on 40 acres of land.

On May 14, 1891, she was united in marriage to A. C. Molstre of Story City, where they located. This union was blessed with six children, three boys and three girls, of whom two girls have gone to their heavenly home. The surviving children are as follows: B. L. Molstre of Glenwood, Minn., M. O. Molstre of International Falls, Minn., Rev. Harry C. Molstre, of Fennimore, Wis., Mrs. M. H. Peterson of Madison, Minn. There are 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Molstre died June 21st at the age of 73 years and 10 months, after a long illness of nearly two years. Blessed be her memory. "The Lord gave, the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord." --A.C.M.