Melaas, Gunhild (Blegeberg) 1839 - 1908

MELAAS, BLEGEBERG

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/19/2024 at 21:00:44

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer Jan. 14, 1908, LP, C5

Death of Mrs. John G. Melaas.
Last Tuesday morning, after an illness of only a few days, ending in pneumonia, Mrs. John G. Melaas, a resident of section 18, on the border line road between Bluffton and Orleans townships, passed into eternal rest. Mrs. M. and her husband were pioneer settlers in that part of Winneshiek county, and besides by industry and thrift accumulating a handsome property, also reared a family of ten sons and five daughters, all of whom, save one son, survive their aged mother. The father still lives, but is in feeble health, resulting from old age. Dr. Kessel of Cresco was called to attend the deceased last Sunday, but pneumonia had already begun its subtle and fatal work. We are not supplied with the details needy for a complete obituary. It is enough to say that a faithful wife and mother has completed a life work.—Decorah Republican.

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer Jan. 17, 1908, FP, C1

MELAAS.
Gunhild Blegeberg was born in Sygdahl, Norway, May 2, 1839. Came to America with her parents when she was ten years old. Her parents settled in Winnesheik county, Iowa, where she was married to John G. Melaas in June, 1858. Her whole married life was spent on the farm which her husband obtained from the government, and where she died Jan. 7, 1908.
She was the mother of fifteen children, one of whom has preceded her to the better land. Her husband and all of the living children except one were present at the funeral. They are: G J. Cresco; H. J., Minot, N.D.; Hans, Louise, and Belle, Berthoid, N. D ; Nels, Mayville, N. D.; Joe, Shevlin, Minn.; Christina, Fergus Falls, Minn.; John, Anton, Martin, Gunder and Clara, at home.
Deceased was a member of the United Lutheran church and lived a devoted christian life, and was ready when the final summons came.
Services were held at the home Jan. 11 conducted by Rev. Hartman and burial was in Oaklawn.

Oak Lawn Cemetery
 

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