Margaret Irene Godfredsen (1918-1931)

GODFREDSEN

Posted By: Eileen Reed (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:42

December 2, 1918 --- August 8, 1931

Goldfield Girl Is Buried.

GOLDFIELD, Aug.10—Margaret Godfredson, 13, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Godfredson, died at the home of her parents Saturday morning following an illness of eight weeks.

The funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian church this afternoon in charge of the Rev. I. D. Halverson, associate pastor of the Baptist church.

Globe Gazette --- Mason City, Iowa
August 10, 1931

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MEASLES FATAL TO GOLDFIELD H. S. GIRL

Margaret Godfredsen Unable to Overcome Complications Which Follow Attack of Measles.

Margaret Godfredsen died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Godfredsen on Saturday morning Margaret had the measles and complications from that disease had caused her condition to be regarded as very serious from the first. She was ill for nine weeks. Funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian church Monday afternoon and were conducted by Mrs. Ira D. Halvorsen. Burial service was held at the Glenwood cemetery.

Obituary

Margaret Irene Godfredsen was born Dec. 2, 1918 and departed this life Aug. 8, 1931, at her home in Goldfield. For eight weeks she put up a brave fight for life. All that loving hands and hearts could do was done for her comfort and recovery. She was an honor student the last three semesters in her school work. Her sweet, sunny disposition and kindliness won for her a host of friends.

At the age of ten years she united with the Presbyterian church of this place. Her last church activity was her attendance at the Daily Vacation Bible school. She will be sadly missed by her devoted mother and father, her many relatives and friends. May the memory of her sweeten and enrich our lives.

Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church on Monday afternoon at 2:30. Six high school boys acted as pall bearers, and six girls of her class acted as honorary pall bearers. The music was beautifully rendered by four high school girls. The services were conducted by Mrs. Ira D. Halvorsen, assisted by Rev. Allen, former pastor here, and Rev. Ira D. Halvorsen. The floral offerings were beautiful and appropriate.

We extend our heart-felt sympathy to the bereaved ones.

Eagle Grove Eagle --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
August 13, 1931

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[Transcriber’s Note: Her obituaries were transcribed as published. The deceased's last name Godfredsen was taken from her Minnesota, Birth Index, 1900-1934 and her full name Margaret Irene Godfredsen was taken from her Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1940; Margaret died at the age of 12 Years 8 Months and 6 days, R. H. Godfredsen, Goldfield, Iowa, was the informant and signed her death certificate,]