Anna Karina “Carrie” (Dobbe) Wee (1866-1940)

DOBBE, WEE, JOHNSON, RICHARDSON, SYDNES, LOWMAN, LARSON, WOOD

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 6/4/2023 at 13:16:45

From The Slater News January 25, 1940 (page 1)

Mrs. Carrie Wee Of Huxley Dies

Mrs. Carrie Wee, life-time resident of the Huxley community, died at 2 a. m. Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Olem Fjelland, near Huxley. She had been ill with cancer for some time and was in a serious condition for three weeks.

Funeral services were held Monday at 1 p. m. at the Miller Wee home in Huxley and at 1:30 p. m., from the Palestine Lutheran church with Rev. H. E. Jacobson in charge.

Six nephews served as pallbearers: Leonard, Eddie and Burt Wood of Eagle Grove, Elmer Dobbe, Arthur Larson and Milton Dobbe. A mixed quartet composed of Mrs. H. E. Jacobson, Kathryn Larson, Burt Tesdall and Walter Christopher, sang "We Are Going Down the Valley." The pastor chose for his text, verses 12 and 13 in the first chapter of Paul's Epistle to the Colossians. A large sum on money was given to the missions in memory of Mrs. Wee, who had endeared herself to a large circle of friends by her quiet, unassuming way and her unselfish interest in the welfare of others. After the sermon Walter Christopher sang a solo in the Norwegian language, "Tell Mother I'll Be There."

Burial was in the church cemetery.

OBITUARY.

Anne Karina Dobbe was born in Polk county, near Huxley, on Jan. 29, 1866. Her parents were Oliver and Anne Dobbe. She passed from this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Olem Fjelland, on Friday morning, Jan. 19, at the age of 73 years, 11 months and 19 days.

She was baptized as a little child by the Rev. Osmund Sheldahl, at that time pastor of the Palestine church. She was instructed in the teachings of the Lutheran church and was confirmed into the faith by the late Rev. H. C. Holm. She has always lived in this community and has been an active member of the Palestine congregation during her entire life.

On March 19, 1887 she was married to Lars L. Wee of this community. To this union 13 children were born. Twelve children survive to cherish the memory of a good and faithful mother. Seven sons, all active members of the congregation, and five daughters: Harry, Andrew, Chris, Bennie and Eli, Mrs. Alma Fjelland of Cambridge, Mrs. Mabel Johnson of Elkhart, Newtie and Miller of Huxley, Mrs. Hilda Richardson and Mrs. Carrie Sydnes both of Kelley, and Mrs. Mary Lowman of Des Moines. Her husband passed away in 1929.

She is also survived by two brothers: Ole and John Dobbe of Huxley and two sisters: Mrs. Randi Larson of Huxley and Mrs. Betsy Wood of Eagle Grove. There are also 31 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.