Anderson, Anna (Solem) 1830 - 1931

ANDERSON, SOLEM, LARSON, STOSKOPF, GRAVES

Posted By: Norman Hjelmeland (email)
Date: 7/24/2013 at 16:37:38

Decorah Journal, July 8, 1921

Born in Norway in 1830, Pleasant Twp. Woman Died at 101

Mrs. Anna Anderson Passes Away At Home On Farm Where She Lived 52 years.

Mrs. Anna Anderson passed away last Tuesday evening, June 30, 1931, at 6:45 o'clock at her home in Pleasant township. Had she lived until July 2, she would have been 101 years old. She had been in poor health for some time and the past year had been confined to bed. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the home and in the Big Canoe church, of which she was a member. Rev. T.O. Tolo officiated. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Graves of Mitchell, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Anderson of La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Anna Martinson Solem was born July 2, 1830, in Norfjord, Norway. She was married in Norway to Andrew Anderson and they came to the United States 52 years ago, in 1879, settling on a farm in Pleasant township, where they made their home all the rest of their lives. Mr. Anderson passed away 27 years ago and a son, Benedick, died two years ago. Mrs. Anderson is survived by the following children: Lars, Martin, Joe, and Bertha (Mrs. John Stoskopf), all of Pleasant township and Sam, of La Crosse. Thirteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren also survive.

2nd obituary

Decorah Public Opinion, July 9, 1931

Pioneer Woman Lived Nearly 101 years

Mrs. Anna Anderson, well known and beloved pioneer of Pleasant township, Winneshiek county's oldest woman, passed away Tuesday evening June 30, at a quarter of seven. She began to fail about two years ago and for about a year past had been confined to her bed.

Mrs. Anderson had passed the century mark and if she had been spared until July second would have rounded out 101 years. Her son Lars and daughter-in-law Mrs. Benedict Anderson lived with her and tenderly cared for her.

Anna Martinson Solem was born in Norfolks, Norway, July 2, 1830, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Solem. She was married to Andrew Anderson, the marriage taking place in Norway. They came to the United States in 1879.

The family home was established in Pleasant township and for forty-five years the deceased had lived on the same farm in that township.

Six children were born to the union, five sons and one daughter. One son, Benedick, is deceased. The surviving children are Lars Anderson, Pleasant township, Sam Anderson, La Crosse, Wis., Joe Anderson, Pleasant, Martin Larson, Freeport, Iowa, Bertha (Mrs. John Stoskopf) who lives near Sattre. The husband and father passed away many years ago. Ten grandchidren and twelve great grandchildren also survive.

Mrs. Anderson lived a long and useful life. She was a good wife and mother and beloved in a large circle of friends. To have lived for almost 102 years is allotted to but few. She was always active and seldom ill, having enjoyed good health up until about two years before death called her. To the bereaved children left to mourn the sympathy of many friends is extended.

The funeral services were held Friday afternooon, July 3, from the Big Canoe church. Rev. T.O. Tolo officiated and interment was in the cemetery nearby.

Those from away in attendance at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Anderson of La Crosse and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Graves, Mitchell, Iowa.

Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery
 

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