Stoen, Tosten H. 1859 - 1910

STOEN, OLSON, GJERE, BIDNE

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 6/24/2023 at 14:05:00

Source: Decorah Republican Oct. 27, 1910, P6 C1

OBITUARY.
Word came to Decorah Monday of the death at his home near Highlandville of Tosten Stoen, one of the well known citizens of Highland township. We are unable at this writing to get the data of his life, but he has long been one of the most substantial and trustworthy men of his community--one whose death will be felt and mourned sincerely.

Source: Decorah Republican Oct. 27, 1910, P6 C2

T. H. Stoen is slowly losing strength, and but little hopes are entertained for his recovery.

Source: Decorah Republican Nov. 3, 1910, P8 C3

Thos. J. Qualley came out from Decorah to attend the funeral of his old friend T. H. Stoen.

Source: Decorah Republican Nov. 3, 1910, P8 C4

Among those from abroad in attendance at T. H. Stoen’s funeral were four of his cousins from Northwood, Iowa, by the name of Bergo.

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This correspondent is again called upon to record the death of one of our beloved citizens, T. H. Stoen, who passed away to his eternal rest on Monday, October 24, after a lingering illness. He first consulted the local doctor in the early part of June, and as his malady proved puzzling he was taken to Rochester for consultation with the Mayos, but they were unable to locate the disease. He returned home and was again under Dr. Hexom’s care, but did not improve. He was then taken to LaCrosse for consultation with Mrs. Christianson and Gunderson but they were also unable to locate the trouble. He again returned home but as his condition was getting extreme he was again brought to the hospital at LaCrosse and an exploratory operation performed and the gall bladder was drained. He appeared somewhat better for a while, and returned after a three weeks’ stay in the hospital and was apparently gaining. Very bad rectal absesses developed, which were promptly operated on, and for a while again he seemed to gain, but it was only temporary and he was again taken to La Crosse for hospital treatment, but it soon was evident that his condition was extreme, and medical skill seemed baffled. He returned home, and a nurse secured to care for him. He gradually grew weaker day by day, and the end came Monday morning and relieved his suffering. As a post mortem was refused the cause of death will never be exactly known. It was one of those strange cases that medical science is yet not able to compass. With the passing of Mr. Stoen this neighborhood has suf-{sic} a great loss. He was one of the most enterprising farmers. He had a very beautiful farm home. His farm was always well cared for. He was a man of robust physique, was a hard worker. He was a kind neighbor and a willing helper. His family relations were happy. He was a firm Christian, and always supported the church and schools liberally. To sum it up, he was a true gentleman. He leaves to mourn his death one brother and three sisters, Mrs. Henry Olson, Mrs. Tom Gjere and Mrs. Ole Bidne of Decorah, besides his wife and three sons, Henry, Charles and Selver and a host of friends. The remains were laid to rest in the Big Canoe cemetery beside those of his parents. He was born Sept. 1 1859, near Highlandville, and has always resided here. Rest in peace.

Transcriber’s Note: Find a Grave shows he died Oct. 25, 1910. He is buried in the Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery.

Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery
 

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