Mrs. Julia (Highland) Wierson (-1936)

WIERSON, HIGHLAND

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 7/24/2010 at 13:24:01

Ames Daily Tribune and Times, Ames, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, September 17, 1936.

County Society and Locals

Roland

Mrs. Julia Wierson, 72, of Radcliffe, was interred at the Roland cemetery Monday afternoon, following funeral services held at Bergan Lutheran church at 2 o'clock. Rev. M. O. Sumstad officiating.

Mrs. Wierson, who is a native of Norawy came to this community at the age of eighteen and two years later was married to Erick Wierson. They located near Radcliffe where she had since lived. She was the mother of nine children, five of whom survive. She also leaves two brothers, Andrew and Thor Highland of this place. Her husband preceded her in death 22 years ago. The deceased has been a member of the Bergen church since her arrival in America and tho a resident of the Radcliffe community, has continued her membership here.