CRANE CREEK - Evelyn Oveda Faaberg was born at St. Paul, Minnesota, February 15, 1908. She was the only child of Ole Faaberg and wife Anna (Halvorson) Faaberg. She died Nov, 23 at the New Hampton Hospital at the age of 31 years, 9 months and 8 days.

When she was three weeks old, her mother passed away. She came to Iowa with her father and her grandmother, Mrs. Halvorson, with whom she lived until her grandmother died.

In 1923 she moved to New Hampton with her Aunts, Celia and Helena Halvorson. She made her home with them until her death. Evelyn Faaberg was stricken with infantile paralysis when a young child. She was partly paralyzed and she suffered much for many years. She was patient and appreciative of all the kindnesses shown by relatives and friends. During her last illness her relatives and Pastor Rev. Finstad, were at her bedside constantly.

Celia and Helena Halvorson have spared neither themselves, time nor money to aid Evelyn in the pursuit of health. They had her baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Evelyn enjoyed to listen to station WCAL, St. Olaf college, Northfield, for religious meditation. She personally gave a donation to that station before her death. She was always a member of the Crane Creek church.

Her funeral was held Sunday afternoon, services at the Halvorson home at 2 o'clock, and at 2:30 at the Crane Creek Lutheran church, by her pastor Rev. Finstad

A ladies' chorus sang "Abide With Me", "Nearer My God To Thee" at the services at the church.

There were many floral offerings and donations to the work of the Lutheran church, Mrs. LET'S Lewison and Irene Gordon had charge of the flowers.

Her casket was borne by Clarence Gordon, Edward Uglum, Alve Robinson, Walter Dreckman, Alve and Erwin Ellingson. She was laid to rest beside her mother. Relatives from a distance at the funeral Sunday were Oliver and Mattie Reno and Andrew and John Reno of Terrill, Iowa.

See Evelyn Faaberg Pedigree Chart

Contributed by Jim Johnson

Death Ends Long Suffering

Contributed By Mary Thiele Fobian

Contributed by Cathy Joynt Labath of The Irish of Iowa

Contributed by Cathy Joynt Labath of The Irish of Iowa

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Kenneth Arthur Fossen, 84, of Jerico, died Tuesday, February 01, 2005 at his home of natural causes. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday, February 5 at Jerico Lutheran Church in Jerico, rural New Hampton with Reverend Kent Dethlefsen officiating. Mary Dethlefsen will be the organist. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Wayne Arnold, Roger Reicks, Lowell Knutson, Keith Vsetecka, Oakleigh Natvig, and Ronald Anderson serving as casket bearers. Honorary casket bearers will be Lawrence Ondrashek, Shorty Flatjord and Neal Flatjord. Friends may call from 3 to 6 pm Friday at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton and an hour prior to services at the church.

Kenneth Arthur Fossen was born October 8, 1920, on a farm east of Jerico, the son of Severt & Ansena (Knutson) Fossen. He was baptized in 1920 and confirmed in 1934, both at the Jerico Lutheran Church. He attended rural school Sub district #2, until going to New Hampton High School. After graduation, Kenneth attended the Iowa State Teachers College (UNI) in Cedar Falls and Luther College in Decorah. Kenneth’s college credits earned him a teaching certificate. Over the years he taught in many rural schools (Jacksonville #2, Jacksonville #7, Parish Township in Howard County, Jerico #3, West Saude in Utica, East Saude and the Jerico Christian Day School). Kenneth also worked on his father’s farm during the summer months and also helped his brother Harold on his farm. Kenneth was a lifelong member of the Jerico Lutheran Church where he served the church in many capacities. He was also the Chickasaw County Representative on the Hawkeye REC Board for many years. Kenneth was an avid sports fan, frequent blood donor, participated in numerous community activities, and will be remembered by many as a Volunteer. He also enjoyed playing cards, birthday parties and visiting with friends at Jerico Jo’s. Kenneth is survived by a sister-in-law Mildred Fossen of Jerico, many cousins, and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Harold.

See Kenneth Fossen Pedigree Chart

Contributed by Jim Johnson

Nashua Reporter
6 July 1922

Mrs. J. O. Frazee Called

Bassett Mother Dies at Hospital in
Waverly June 28th—Funeral
Service Last Saturday.