Severson, Martha 1818 - 1904

SEVERSON, IVERSON, QUANDAHL, THORSEN

Posted By: Norman Hjelmeland (email)
Date: 12/2/2013 at 10:52:54

Death of Mrs. Martha Severson

Mrs. Martha Severson passed away on Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L.L. Iverson in Canoe township, at the age of 85 years, 6 months and 5 days, death resulting from the effects of a fall a week before in which she sustained a broken hip and severe bruises. She was born in Voss, Norway, August 15 1818, where she was married to Mr. Knut Severson, coming to America in 1850, and locating at Stoughton, Wis., where they lived two years, afterwards moving to Allamakee county. During the winter she has been living with her daughter, Mrs. Iverson. She leaves to mourn her loss five daughters, Mrs. Iver Iverson, Mrs. N.J. Quandahl, Mrs. P.J. Quandahl, Mrs. L.L. Iverson and Mrs. Thor. Thorsen, her husband and four children having preceded her. The funeral services were held yesterday, with interment in the Iowa River church cemetery, Rev. Vikingstad officiating. Those who knew her speak of her as a kindly, affectionate wife and mother, a good neighbor, and a worthy citizen.

Decorah Public Opinion, February 24, 1904