Emmet County, Iowa
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The little 13 months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwards died last Thursday. The funeral was held last Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Ginn conducting the services. The Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery.
Source: The Weekly Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, June 13, 1901.
Edwards Rites To Be Thursday
Funeral services for James Dowling Edwards, 77, who died Monday at 11:45 a.m. at Holy Family Hospital, are to be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the First Methodist Church, the Rev. William R. Nolan officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Reese Funeral Home after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday until Thursday noon, at which time the body will be taken to the church where friends may call until the time of the service.
Born Nov. 17, 1887, on a farm near Vinton in Benton County, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Edwards. He received his education in the Benton county and Vinton schools.
He was married in 1903 to Maude Baker at Oelwein. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Edwards lived first at Brainerd, Minn.; where he was employed by Great Northern Railway. In 1910, they moved to Estherville and Mr. Edwards was employed by the Rock Island as a brakeman.
Following an injury to his foot, he discontinued his work on the Rock Island and became operator-owner of a livery stable and feed barn where the City Hall is now located. He later operated a garage filling station and trucking firm at the present site of P. G. Gray Produce.
After that he operated a warehouse storage and used furniture business here for a number of years. Mrs. Edwards died in 1950.
On Nov. 1, 1954, Mr. Edwards and Dora Eamann were married at Jackson, Minn.
Mr. Edwards, along with his other work drove a school bus for the Estherville schools for 30 years, 1923-1955.
He was a member of the Methodist church, and of the B. P. O. Elks.
Surviving his death are his wife; five daughters, Mrs. Marvin (Edna) Wroten, Jordan Valley, Ore.; Mrs. Jack (Jeanette) Howard, Portland, Ore.; Mrs. Earl E. (Marie) Reed, Van Nuys, Calif.; Mrs. Elmer (Doris) Jensen, Ringsted; and Mrs. Orlin (Alice) Elwood, Pacoima, Calif., five sons, Hamilton of Washington, D.C.; Douglas of Griffith, Ind.; Marvin and Gene of Estherville; and Maurice of Mesa, Ariz.; 29 grandchildren. 19 great-grandchild ren and one brother Brett Edwards of Long Beach, Calif.
Proceeding him in death were his first wife, two sons Miles and James, and his parents.
EDWINSON: -- Mrs. Bertha Edwinson died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. A. Anderson of High Lake township, Monday, September 7 [1896]. The funeral service occurred at the home on Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Engh, and the remains were interred in the High Lake cemetery. The deceased was born in Norway, January 5, 1796. She was thus, at the time of her death,100 years, 8 months and 1 day old. She had been a widow nearly 60 years, her husband having died a number of years before she came to America to join her children three of whom had already emigrated from the native country. She has resided with her daughters in this country for forty-five years prior to her death. Four children survive her, all of whom are aged people.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Semi-weekly Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, September 15, 1896.
WALLINGFORD--Service for Amos Sanford Egeland, 66, of Wallingford will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Wallingford Lutheran Church, with burial in church cemetery.
Mr. Egeland died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital.
Friends may call at Fuhrman Funeral Home at Estherville.
Born Jan. 30, 1908 near Wallingford, Mr. Egeland married Mae Jensen Dec. 11, 1929 and they farmed south of Wallingford until 1965. He worked for Wallingford Elevator for 18 years and retired in 1970. He worked part-time at Riverview Golf course at Wallingford as long as health permitted.
Survivors include is wife; two sons, Clifford of Graettinger and S. Sgt. Marvin of Fairbanks, Alaska; six grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Inga Roesen of Vancouver, Wash., and Mrs. Myrtle DeWall of Fenton.
Source: Fairmont Sentinel, Fairmont, Minnesota, January 17, 1975.
Services for Annie D. Egeland were held at Wallingford Lutheran Church in Wallingford, Iowa on Thursday, November 9th at 10:30 a.m. Officiating was Pastor Tedd Rieke. Organist was Jeanne Handeland. Honorary Casketbearers were Bev Egeland, Sheila Menke, Sheri Morfitt, Sheryl Kahl, Jill Keck and Amber Harris. Active Casketbearers were Steve Egeland, Bob Menke, Kevin Jass, Brian Kahl, Darin Jass, Ryan Harris, Dan Keck and Eric Weaver. Internment was at the Wallingford Lutheran Cemetery in Wallingford, Iowa.
Annie Dorothy Paulson, the daughter of Simon and Bertha (Nelson) Paulson, was born April 28, 1912, in Swan Lake Township. Annie was baptized May 31, 1912, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. She was confirmed May 17, 1925. She passed away Monday, November 6, 2006 at the Avera Family Health in Estherville, Iowa at the age of 94 years old.
She attended rural school in Jack Creek Township and also Estherville. She graduated from Estherville High School in 1929.
Annie married Norman Bernard Egeland on July 6, 1933, at the home of her parents. After their marriage, the couple farmed on the Ole Egeland farm south of Wallingford. On that farm they raised five wonderful children. In 1978, the couple moved into a new home in Wallingford and son Gail moved to the farm and continued farming. Norman continued to enjoy the farming by helping his son. Annie was noted for her delicious meals and lunches and she would serve to who ever came to help in fields or baling or whatever needed to be done. She is remembered for her many special recipes, including to this day, peanut butter balls. A highlight of their married life was a trip to Norway. While there they were able to tour many sights and visit many relatives. Norman passed away December 9, 1990. In 1997, Annie moved to Estherville, making her home in Friendship Terrace. In May 2005, Annie moved into Good Samaritan Center. In her leisure time she enjoyed birds, reading word search books, baking and flowers. Annie especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
Annie took deep pleasure in church and was an active member of Wallingford Lutheran Church and participated in ladies aid, quilting, serving and played piano when needed.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Gail Egeland and his wife, Jean of Wallingford; Mary Ann Morfitt and her husband, Fred of Everly, Iowa; Marlene Jass and her husband, Curtis of Milford, Iowa; Beverly Anderson and her husband, John A.; Marilyn Garrelts and her husband, Eldon all of Estherville; nine grandchildren, Steve Egeland, Sheila (Morfitt) Menke, Sheri Morfitt, Sheryl (Morfitt) Kahl, Kevin and Darin Jass, Dan Keck, Eric Weaver, Amber (Weaver) Harris; and seven great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Joe and Ali Menke, Kari, Clayton and Chloe Kahl and Kayla Weaver.
She has been preceded in death by her husband; parents; two brothers, Jerome and Paul; three sisters, Gladys, Mary, Myrtle and one son-in-law.
Source: The Graettinger Times, Graettinger, Palo Alto County, Iowa, November 15, 2006.
Mrs. Gilbert Eike, 75, Dies;
Rites Wednesday
Mrs. Gilbert Eike, 75, of Estherville, died at 7:20 p.m. Sunday [4 Feb. 1945] at Holy Family Hospital where she has been confined as a patient since September. Mrs. Eike has been in poor health the past 20 years.
Belle Peterson was born June 2, 1870 at Elgin, Iowa and was married March 7, 1893, to Gilbert Eike who died last winter. There were four sons and one daughter, one son and the daughter preceding their father and mother in death. Surviving are three sons, Glen of Des Moines, Murvin (newspaper spelling) and Russell, both of Estherville; also 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Mahlum and Sandin funeral chapel and at 2 p.m. in the Estherville Lutheran church. Burial will be in the East Side cemetery.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, February 5, 1945.
Contributor Note: According to Emmet County Death Records Belle Eike's father was Peter Lostgaard, born in Norway; her mother, born in Norway, was unknown to the informant, Russell Eike. Her home address was 1323 East Barnhart Street, Estherville.
Janet M. Ekren, 59, of Estherville, died Friday, February 7, 2003 at Avera McKennan hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were Tuesday, February, 11, 2003, at 2 p.m. at Grandview Baptist Church in Estherville with Joel Jorgensen officiating. Burial was at East Side Cemetery, Estherville, Visitation was Monday, February 10 at Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home.
Janet was born on October 19, 1943 in Cherokee to Merlin Arthur Young and Marion Maxine Woltman. She received her education in the Cherokee school, graduating from Cherokee High school in 1962. Later she attended Iowa Lakes Community College and Buena Vista College.
Janet lived most of her life in Cherokee and Estherville, On May 3, 1963, she was united in marriage to Dennis D. Ekren in Cherokee. She was employed at J.C. Penney in Cherokee and then later as a baby-sitter at Union Baptist Church in Estherville. For hobbies Janet enjoyed quilting, collecting antiques and bingo.
She attended Grandview Baptist Church in Estherville.
She is survived by her children, Denise Ehrig of Spenger; Dawn Titus and her husband Darrell of Wallingford, Iowa; Deena Manz and her husband Phil of Ayrshire, Iowa; Doug Ekren and his wife Fatma of Las Vegas; eleven grandchildren, Nathan, Elizabeth, Shelby, Tyler, Douglas Jr., Desiree, Devon, Darilyn, Ashley, Alexia, Phillip Jr., her dog Shadow and brothers and sisters: Kathy Kraft and her husband Woody of Lakefield, Minn., Jim Young and his wife Carol of Jackson, Minn., Steve Young and his wife Laura of Estherville; and Jill Arends and her husband Rod of Estherville.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Mrs. Ellen Elias
Mrs. Ellen Elias was born at Ingerstad, Sweden, June 6, 1846, and died at Estherville, Iowa, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Archibald, Friday, January 21, 1921, at the age of 74 years. She married Nels Elias in her native land in 1868, and soon after came to America, in 1872. They settled at Mason City, but later moved to Forest City and then to Fairmont, Minn. Here they resided for two years until their removal to Estherville, where she had her home continuously for thirty-three years.
Ten children were born to this union, seven sons and three daughters, two sons dying in infancy. Ed, the oldest passed away December 25, 1910, George, December 26, 1913, and also Charles, December 20, 1914. Those surviving are Mrs. T. H. Nelson of Zion City, Ill., Mrs. Chas. Archibald of Estherville; Mrs. Ira Adams of Columbia, Mo.; John of Casper, Wyo., and Henry Elias of San Diego, Cal.
Mr. Elias passed away April 17, 1917. All the children were here to see their mother during her illness except the one living in California, and distance made this impossible.
Mrs. Elias was a member of the Baptist church. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 23, at the Baptist church, and burial was made in the East Side cemetery. Services were in charge of the Rev. J. Arthur Hurley, with Rev. J. W. LaGrone of the Methodist church assisting.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Democrat, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, January 26, 1921.
Grandpa Ellefson died Saturday forenoon, April 9th [1910]. He had been sick but a short time. He was past 80 years of age. The funeral was held Tuesday at the Lutheran church. He leaves an aged wife and two children, Mr. E. E. Ellefson and Mrs. Nels Michelson. We sympathize very much with them in their bereavement.
Ellef and Birgit (Knutson) Ellefson came to the United States from Hallingdal, Norway in 1870 and homesteaded on the northwest quarter of section 2 in Twelve Mile Lake township. They had two children, Ellef E. Ellefson, who was born in Hallingdal December 2, 1869, married Julia Michelson in 1892; and Anna Ellefson, born in Emmet county, who married in 1898 Nels Michelson, born in Norway on January 4, 1874. Julia Michelson and Nels Michelson were brother and sister, children of Michel and Anna Michelson who came from Norway in 1885.
Ellef and Birgit Ellefson are buried in the Lutheran cemetery near Wallingford.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Sources: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, April 13, 1910; History of Emmet County and Dickinson County Iowa , Vol. II, 1917.
Ellef Ellefson was born in Aal in Hallingdal, Norway on Dec. 2, 1869 and passed away at the Coleman hospital [in Estherville] on Dec. 14, 1940 at the age of 71 years and 12 days. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Elev Ellefson. His mother's maiden name was Birget Knutson. He was united in marriage to Julia Michelson on July 1, 1902 by Rev. Hagbarth Engh. They had one son, Elmer.
Mr. Ellefson was baptized in the Lutheran faith in Norway and was confirmed in the Estherville Lutheran church by the Rev. Bull, pastor at that time. He came to this country with his parents and one sister, Gunhild, when he was only four months old. The family settled in this community when they came from the old country and always lived around here. The farm where Joe Brinkman now lives was the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ellefson until they moved to Wallingford in 1919 where they have since resided.
Mr. Ellefson was one of the older members of the Wallingford church and was always at church when:there were services. He was even able to attend services the last Sunday before he passed away. He was sick only about a week. He was taken to the Coleman hospital last Friday morning and passed away on Saturday morning at 9:40.
Mr. Ellefson was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Mrs. Gunhild Sevatson and one grandson, Gordon Ellefson. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife and son, Elmer, of Jackson, Minn., and one granddaughter, Ardyce, also one sister, Mrs. Nels Mickelson of Wallingford and 18 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted on Dec. 18, 1940. Rev. Gaarde of Cylinder, Iowa had charge of the services at the house as well as at the church where he was assisted by Rev. L. A. Mathre of Estherville. Rev. T. Hansen of Lakefield, Minn., send a message to the family by telegram as he was unable to be present at the services. Special music was furnished by Alan Hersleff and Norman Larson. Mr. Larson sang two Norwegian solos, one of which was the favorite song of Mr. Ellefson. Interment was made in the Wallingford cemetery. Pall bearers were Gus Gilbert, Lars Egertson, Oscar Peterson, L. B. Nelson, O. O. Anderson and Lewis Osher.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 26, 1940.
ESTHERVILLE--Services for Delbert Ellis, 52, of Independence, Wis., formerly of Estherville, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Methodist Church of Wammandee, Wis.
Mr. Ellis died Tuesday evening of an apparent heart attack while driving his car, accompanied by his wife. He had farmed north of Estherville until about 15 years ago when he moved to Independence, Wis.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma; four children; two grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Mack Ellis of Estherville; two brothers, Everett of Eau Claire, Wis., and Melvin of Estherville; and a sister, Mrs. Don Kirchner of Gruver.
Source: Fairmont Sentinel, December 12, 1974
Sudden Death of an Old Pioneer
The friends and acquaintances of that old pioneer, E. M. Ellis of Emmet township will be shocked to hear of his sudden death which occurred yesterday [2 Sep 1886]. He had been working around at odd jobs during the day apparently in as good health as usual, and was found dead near the house in the afternoon only a short time after the family had noticed him actively at work.
Mr. Ellis belonged to that sturdy class of pioneers peculiar to the western country, who did more than their share of labor in order to lay the foundations upon which future generations could build.
Born in New Hampshire nearly four score years ago, he came when a young man to Illinois in 1835 taking a claim in Cook county near where the suburban town of Maywood is now located. Twenty years later he opened up a farm in Linn county, Iowa, from thence removing to Fairbault county, Minn., thence with his family to this county in 1867. [He homesteaded land in Section 28, Township 100, Range 34 W.]
At the time of his death he was getting ready to go to the Pacific coast as he was suffering from a throat and lung difficulty and dreaded the approach of cold weather.
His death follows closely that of his wife who died about three months ago, and removes an old family landmark as the children are all away--two daughters living in Minnesota; one in Missouri; two sons and one daughter residing in Portland, Oregon; two sons in Dakota.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, September 3, 1886.
The funeral of E. M. Ellis was held at the family residence last Sunday, Rev. R. B. Whitacre officiating. But few of the immediate relatives could be present, several grandchildren and two daughters residing in Minnesota being all that could reach home in time for the ceremonies. [The burial took place at East Side cemetery.]
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, September 10, 1886.
ESTHERVILLE - - Services for Mrs. Frank (Lulu) Ellwanger, 93, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the United Methodist Church with Rev. Clifford Haider officiating. Internment will be in East Side Cemetery. She died Sunday at the Good Samaritan Center.
Friends may call at the Henry and Olson Funeral Home after 4:30 p.m. Monday.
Lulu May Wood was born Oct. 28, 1888 near Ankeny, the daughter of John and Marietta (Howard) Wood. She attended Ankeny schools and Highland Park College in Des Moines.
She was married to Frank Ellwanger on May 6, 1908 at Ankeny. She taught school after college; after her marriage she moved to Emmetsburg before moving to Estherville in 1929 where she has continued to live since.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church; Rebecca Lodge, Pythian Sisters, Degree of Honor and Service Star Legion.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Pearle Myers, one grandson Wayne Myers both of Estherville; one granddaughter, Mrs. Jospeh (Janice ) Brewington, Minneapolis, Minn. and three great-grandchildren, one brother Donald Woods, Des Moines and one sister, Mrs. Melvin (Leota) Underwood, Des Moines.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters and six brothers.
Barber Here For Many Years Dies
Fred R. Elwood, 74, a barber in Estherville for 43 years, died at 1 a.m. today in his home. He suffered a stroke and a cerebral hemorrhage. He had been ill for the past four years.
Mr. Elwood was born March 10, 1885 in Jasper County, Iowa. He received his education in the Emmetsburg schools. He was married to Alice Stevens Oct. 5, 1914 at Vinton. That same year they moved to this county. He was a member of the Union Baptist Church.
He is survived by his widow and a daughter, Mrs. Manuel (Ruth) Horn of Estherville. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and a sister.
Funeral services will be held Friday at Sternborg Funeral Home with the Rev. Eugene Olson officiating. Burial will be in Oakhill cemetery. Friends may call a the funeral home from tomorrow until time of services.
Pallbearers will be his six nephews, Fred H., Eldon, Ray and Edwood Elwood, Donald and James Walz, all of Estherville.
Source: unknown newspaper, probably Estherville, August 1959.
ESTHERVILLE - Services for Alfred Thomas Enerson, 73, rural Estherville, will be held at 10:30 a..m. Monday at the Estherville Lutheran Church with Pastor Stan Eyberg officiating. Interment will be in East Side Cemetery. He died Thursday, Feb. 3, 1983, at Holy Family Hospital [in Estherville].
Friends may call at the Henry and Olson Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Enerson was born Feb. 20, 1909 near Morris, Ill., the son of E. J. and Emma (Thorson) Enerson. He moved with his parents to Emmet County as a small boy. He attended rural Emmet county schools and Dolliver School. On Nov. 30, 1939 he was united in marriage to Leona Cuklanz at Terril. He lived and farmed his entire life in the Dolliver and rural Estherville areas. He has been a resident of the Good Samaritan Center in Estherville the past year and a half. Enerson was a member of the Estherville Lutheran Church and Emmet County Farm Bureau.
Survivors include his wife, Leona, rural Estherville; one son Paul A. Enerson, rural Estherville; two grandchildren, David Enerson, Gruver and Camra Enerson, Estherville; one brother, Roy, rural Estherville and one sister, Mrs. Arnold (Lillian) Dahl, Thompson.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, February 4, 1983.
Enerson Rites Set
Emely Joseph Enerson, 80, died yesterday [12 Dec 1963] at 9:50 at Holy Family Hospital [Estherville, IA] from complications of advanced age. Mr. Enerson had been in failing health for the past three years.
He was born in Marseilles, Ill., on April 7, 1883, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Enerson and received his education in the rural Illinois schools.
On January 15, 1908, he and Emma Thoreson [Thorson] were united in marriage at Langham, Ill. They farmed near Morris, Ill., until 1917 when they moved to Emmet County where they have farmed ever since. He was a longtime member of the Estherville Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his widow, two sons, Alfred and Roy, both of rural Estherville; one daughter, Mrs. Arnold (Lillian) Dahl of Thompson, nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild and one sister, Mrs. George Thoreson of Seneca, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. for the family with public services at 2:30 in Estherville Lutheran Church with the Rev. Roy Hendrickson officiating. Burial will be in Eastside Cemetery.
Reese Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and friends may call from this afternoon until 11 a.m. Saturday morning when the body will be taken to the church to lie in state until time of services.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 13, 1963.
Mrs. Enerson Rites Held on Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. E. J. (Emma) Enerson, 83, who died May 18, 1973, were held at 12:30 p.m. today (Monday) in Estherville Lutheran Church with the Rev. Stanley Eyberg officiating. Interment was made in East Side Cemetery. Reese-Henry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Enerson died at 2:30 a.m. Friday at Good Samaritan Center, Estherville, where she had been residing since January of this year.
She was born Jan. 11, 1890, in Morris, Ill., to Mr. and Mrs. Thor Thorson [Martha], and was educated in Morris schools. On Jan 15, 1908, she was married to Emely J. Enerson in the home of her parents in Morris. The couple farmed near Morris until 1917, when they came to the Estherville area where they farmed until retirement. Mrs. Enerson lived on the farm until November, 1972.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Arnold (Lillian) Dahl of Thompson; two sons, Alfred of Gruver and Roy of rural Estherville; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Severin Aarness, Minneapolis; three brothers, Thomas Thorson of Sidney, Mont., Art Thorson of Marseilles, Ill., and George Thorson of Seneca, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one grandson, two brothers and four sisters.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, May 21, 1973.
ESTHERVILLE - Services for Roy K. Enerson, 80, of Estherville will be held Tuesday, October 18 at 11 a.m. at the Estherville Lutheran Church with Pastor Kermit Rye and Pastor Arlyn Norris officiating. Military graveside services by VFW Post 3388 and American Legion Post 91 of Estherville will be held at East Side Cemetery. He died Saturday, October 15 [1994] at the Good Samaritan Center.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., today, Monday, October 17 at the Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home in Estherville.
He was born September 23, 1914 in Morris, Ill., the son of Emely Joseph and Emma C. (Thorson) Enerson. He moved to a farm near Dolliver with his parents in 1917 and moved again in 1929 to a farm near Estherville. He received his education in the rural Emmet County schools. He farmed until March of 1942, when he was called to serve during World War II in Africa, Corsica and Sicily. He broke his leg in September of 1944 and was discharged in 1945.
He married Irene C. Campney on February 17,1945 in Ruthven. After his marriage, the couple farmed in Center Township until his health failed. He became a resident at Good Samaritan Center in April of 1993.
He was a member of the Estherville Lutheran Church and the VFW Post 3388. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, cribbage and playing cards.
Survivors include his wife; five daughters, Mrs. Leland (Ruby) Harris of Estherville; Mrs. James Lee (Janet) McGregor of Estherville; Mrs. John (Doris) Rumpp of Urbandale; Mrs. Robert (Edna) Meyer of Lake City; Mrs. Marcus (Mary) Carris of Storm Lake; one son Arvin of Estherville; 20 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and one sister Mrs. Arnold (Lillian) Dahl of Thompson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Donald, one great-granddaughter and one brother.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, October 17, 1994.
Arnt Espeset Dies at 86
Arnt Espeset Sr., 86, died in his home at 620 North 8th Street at 9:40 p.m. yesterday. Cause of death was attributed to infirmities of advanced age. He had been in failing health for five years.
Arnt Rudolph Espeset Sr., was born Jan. 19, 1879, to Mr. and Mrs. Halvor Espeset on a farm near Estherville. He attended rural Emmet County and Estherville Schools. Sept. 12, 1917, he married Irene Grodland in Estherville.
Mr. Espeset spent his entire life in Emmet County. He farmed until 1925, when he moved to Estherville to be employed as a custodian at Washington School, which was later renamed Roosevelt School. He retired in 1954 after 29 years as a custodian.
He was a member of the Estherville Lutheran Church.
Mr. Espeset is survived by his wife; two sons, Arnt Jr. of Estherville and Richard of Chicago; two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Vivian) Handeland of Forest City, and Mrs. Robert (Audry) Loveland of Kassoon, Minn.; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Irl Newlan of Auburn, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters.
Family services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Estherville Lutheran Church. Public services will follow at 2 p.m., Rev. Roy Hendrickson officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill cemetery.
Friends may call at the Reese Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Saturday until noon Monday, when the casket will be taken to the church to lie in state until time of services.
Source: newspaper clipping, probably Estherville paper, September 1, 1965.
BURIAL RITES
FOR ARCHIE EVANS
ARE HELD TODAY
Funeral services for Archie Evans, 74, who passed away Tuesday morning in the Coleman Hospital from pneumonia, were held this morning at 9 a.m. in the St. Patrick's Catholic church. The Rev. Father J. J. Keane officiated.
Burial was in the Catholic cemetery.
Contributed by: Diane Lavender Source: Vindicator and Republican,
Estherville, Iowa, December 22, 1938. An additional EVANS researcher is Cyndi Hailey, great-granddaughter of Archie
Evans.
Contact her at: hailey4053@earthlink.net.
Mrs. Evans Passed Away
Lingering Illness Proves Fatal to Long-Time Local Resident
Funeral services were held at 9 o'clock this (Thursday) morning for Mrs. Archie Evans who passed away at her home at 302 Eighth avenue North, Tuesday morning following a lingering illness. The services were held at St. Patrick's church with the Rev. Father J. J. Keane in charge. Burial was in the Catholic cemetery.
Margaret Ann Foley was born March 25, 1866 in New York state. When she was a young girl she came to Northwest Iowa and has made her home here ever since. Margaret Ann Foley was born March 25, 1866 in New York state. When she was a young girl she came to Northwest Iowa and has made her home here ever since.
In 1888 she was joined in marriage with Archie Evans at Emmetsburg. The couple resided in Emmetsburg for ten years when they moved to Estherville where Mr. Evans continued to follow his trade of carpentering. Mr. Evans passed away December 10, 1938.
Eleven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Evans, two of them having preceded their parents in death. The surviving children are Mrs. Wallace Lynch of Estherville, William Evans of Dunnell, Minn., Miss Lucille Evans of Estherville, Mrs. Roy Bartleman of St. James, Minn., Mrs. Joe O'Brian of Emmetsburg, Joe Evans of Fairmont, Minn., John Evans of Cedar Rapids, Miss Kathryn Evans of Omaha, Neb., and Tom Evans of Knoxville, Iowa. There are also 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild surviving.
Mrs. Evans was a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic church and took part in various services and organizations as long as her health permitted. Her family and her home were the center of her world and she was devoted to them. Mrs. Evans was a kindly neighbor and friend ever ready to help in time of need and she will be greatly missed by her family, neighbors and friends.
Contributed by: Diane Lavender. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Iowa, March 6, 1941.
An additional EVANS researcher is Cyndi Hailey, great-granddaughter of Margaret Ann Evans. Contact her at: hailey4053@earthlink.net.
Estherville--Services for Mrs. Anna Olena Fagre, 88, Estherville, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Redeemer Lutheran Church here with the Rev. Stephen Wold officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Fagre died Monday at Holy Family Hospital.
Friends may call at Henry and Olson Funeral Home, Estherville, until noon Wednesday, when the body will be taken to the church.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mons Bjorvik, Mrs. Fagre was born July 14, 1889, in Norway. She received her education in Norway and came to the United States in 1908, moving to be Chicago, Ill., area. She was married to Oscar Fagre June 28, 1913, in Chicago, and lived in the Minneapolis, Minn., area before moving to Estherville in 1919. She lived in Estherville for the remainder of her life and was a resident of the Good Samaritan Center since May.
Mrs. Fagre was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Eastern Star, Past Matron, White Shrine, and charter member of the Beauceant.
She is survived by three sons, Stanley Fagre, Estherville, Roland Fagre, Boulder Colorado, and Kenneth Fagre, Estherville; 15 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Marie Lund, in Norway; four brothers, Johan Bjorvik, Chicago, Illinois, Bernard Bjorvik, Detroit, Michigan, Marcus Bjorvik, Brooklyn New York, and Christian Bjorvik, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 1967, one daughter, one sister, and two brothers.
CC Note: This small blurb appeared in the paper near the obiturary.
"Unusual, But Considerate --Six grandchildren were pallbearers for Mrs. Anna Fagre's funeral, three boys and three GIRLS. Mrs. Fager was a longtime, well-known resident of the city."
Oscar Fagre, 81, Builder Here, Dies
Oscar Fagre, 81, died at 9:30 p.m. Friday [May 19, 1967] at his home after a few
days' illness from emphysema and complications.
Mr. Fagre had been in the construction business for many years in Estherville.
Born May 24, 1885 at Ringerike, Norway, the son of Carl and Maren Fagre, he
received his education in Norway and came to the United States as a young man.
He was married June 28, 1913, in Chicago to Anna Bjorvik. He did construction
work in Minneapolis and Chicago before coming to Emmet County in 1917.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, of the Blue Lodge, Commandery,
Easter Star and Shrine and served as an officer in the East in Commandery for
three years.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Marian L. Dole of Los Altos Hills,
Calif.; three sons, Roland of Boulder, Colo., Stanley and Kenneth of
Estherville; 14 grandchildren; one brother, Otto, of Big Lake, Minn.
His parents, four brothers and three sisters, preceded him in death.
Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Fuhrman Funeral Home. Masonic graveside
services were held in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers were C. J. Mathieson, Harry Simpson, William H. Hunt,
William T. Neilsen, Rolin C. Edelen, and O. E. Morton.
Active pallbearers included Dr. C. V. Lindholm, C. W. Robinson, Dr. Eugene Coon,
Dr. Leland Bunge, Don L. McAdams and Wayne H. Crim.
Contributed by: Ruth
Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News,
Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; May 20, 1967.
ARMSTRONG, Iowa -- Ernest Feddersen, the son of Carl and Verna (Cox) Feddersen was born on December 7, 1914, in Dolliver, Iowa. He passed away Saturday, September 20, 2003, at the Good Samaritan Center in Estherville, Iowa at the age of 88. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home, Armstrong.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church, Ringsted, Iowa, with Pastor Paul Wiegman officiating. Burial will be in Ringsted Memorial Cemetery, Ringsted, Iowa.
Ernie received his education at the Dolliver schools.
On October 2, 1937, he was united in marriage to Marion Tackles in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Following their marriage, the couple lived and farmed in the Dolliver, Armstrong, and Ringsted areas. They moved into Armstrong in 1988. Marion died on January 15, 1994.
For hobbies, Ernie enjoyed gardening, horses and reading. He also enjoyed traveling all over the United States and Mexico. Ernie was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Ringsted.
Ernie is survived by his four children, Evelyn Oakes and her husband, Dean of Iowa City, Iowa; Lynn Feddersen and his wife, Darleen of Everly, Iowa; Dennis Feddersen and his wife, Lynn of Estherville, Iowa; Wayne Feddersen and his wife, Joann of Ringsted, Iowa; 14 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren, four brothers and sisters, John Feddersen and his wife, Jeanine; Emma McConnell; Ann Rankin, all of Armstrong, and Elmer Feddersen and his wife, Maria of Omaha,,Neb.; and special friend, Hazel Barringer.
He has been preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marion, his sons, Virtus and Sam, and his brothers and sisters, Carl, Henry, Edna, Erma, Louie and Virtus.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Fairmont Sentinel, Fairmont, Minnesota, September 22, 2003.
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa -- Services for Lois Feger, 83, of Estherville will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 19, 2003, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Estherville, Iowa with Father Jerry Cosgrove presiding. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Estherville, Iowa.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home, Estherville. There will be a vigil service 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Lois Adeline Stark, the daughter of Louis and Grace (Wheatley) Stark, was born February 28, 1920, on a farm in rural Emmet County, Iowa. She passed away from cancer Monday, December 15, 2003, at Rosewood Manor in Estherville, Iowa, at the age of 83 years.
She attended school at Emmet Consolidated.
On September 19, 1940, she was united in marriage to Walter Feger at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Estherville. Lois farmed with her husband northwest of Estherville until the time of his death. She then farmed with her son for a few years before her retirement.
She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and for hobbies, she enjoyed knitting and she made an awesome peanut brittle. Most important was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Lois is survived by her son, Ronald Feger and his wife, Milly of Estherville; daughter, Pat Sundall and her husband, Larry of Estherville; grandchildren, Lori Chrestiansen and her husband, Bruce and their children, Sarah and Emily of Estherville; Brenda Galm and her husband, Paul and their children, Cassie, Abby and Nathan of Spencer, Iowa; Ronda Newgard and her children, Cody and Lauren of Estherville; Terry Feger of Estherville; and Jill Sundall and her husband, Kevin and their children, Ryan and Brandon of Spirit Lake, Iowa; one sister, Naomi "Mickey" Fox and her husband, Jim of Estherville.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Fairmont Sentinel, Fairmont, Minnesota, December 17, 2003.
WALLINGFORD, Iowa -- Services for Beverly J. Felkey, 74 of Wallingford will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Wallingford Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Wallingford Lutheran Cemetery.
Mrs. Felkey died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2002, at Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, Minn. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today at Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home, Estherville.
Beverly J. Felkey the daughter of Jeffrey A. and Bertha (Nelson) Olson, was born August 27, 1928, on a farm west of Wallingford, Iowa. She passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at the Methodist Hospital in St.Louis Park, Minnesota, at the age of 74 years.
She attended rural school through eighth grade and graduated from Estherville High School in 1946.
On January 31, 1947, she was united in marriage to Byrl L. Felkey at the Wallingford Lutheran Church. After working at the Iowa Trust and Savings for nine years, she completed her college education with an AA Degree from Iowa Lakes Community College and a BA and MA from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. She was employed in the ILCC Business Department. After retiring, she and Byrl moved to Wallingford. They enjoyed traveling together. Byrl passed away in 1990.
Beverly was a member of Wallingford Lutheran Church, Sunday School, and Priscilla Circle, and VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed Bible Studies, e-mailing friends and relatives and family gatherings.
Mrs. Felkey is survived by her mother, Bertha Olson of Estherville; sons, Jack Felkey and his wife, Debby of Bozeman, Montana, Russell Felkey and his wife, Lori of Armstrong, Iowa; nine grandchildren: Amanda (AJ), Isaac and Lucas of Bozeman, Joel, Anna and David of Minnetonka, Nicole Rochleau and her husband, Joel of Iowa Falls, Iowa, Anthony and his wife, Erica of Duncan, Iowa, and Lacey of Armstrong; great-grandchild, Hudson; two aunts, two uncles and many nieces and nephews.
She has been preceded in death by her husband and father.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Fairmont Sentinel, Fairmont, Minnesota , October 18 2002.
Thomas Finnegan Dies At Armstrong
Thomas Finnegan died at Armstrong Wednesday afternoon at the age of 68. Death was caused by lukemia.
He came to Armstrong with Mrs. Finnegan in 1906 from Sioux City, Iowa. After farming for several years he opened his own business in town which he operated for the past 25 years.
Surviving Mr. Finnegan are his wife; a son, Peter, of Mapleton, Minnesota; a daughter, Mrs. Gene Martini of Whitmore, Ia.; ten grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Lou Miller of Sioux City.
Funeral services will be Saturday morning at 9:30 from St. Mary's church in Armstrong with burial in Mount Calvary cemetery. The Rev. Bernard Eischeid will officiate.
Source: Fairmont Sentinel, Fairmont, Minnesota, November 18, 1948.
Antone Fisher Found Dead At His Home
Antone (Tony) Fisher, 90, former city councilman from first ward, was found dead at his home this morning. County Coroner Frank Fuhrman placed the time of death at late Wednesday or early Thursday morning. He operated a wool, hide and fur buying business here for many years.
A daughter, Mrs. George Hunt, and her daughter, Mrs. Berle Green of Kimball, Minn., had stopped about 9 o'clock to show Mr. Fisher his grandchildren when they found him dead. He had last been seen Wednesday afternoon when he purchased a soft drink at the filling station of his son-in-law, William Hansen.
Funeral services have been set for 2 p.m. Monday at the Sandin Fuhrman Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery. The Rev. Lester Strubhar will officiate.
Born in Germany, Mr. Fisher came to America at the age of 10 or 11. He lived in the Fort Dodge-Rolfe area for some time until his marriage to Mary Healy of Boston. The Fishers then resided in Boston for a time prior to coming to Estherville.
Mr. Fisher was councilman from first ward here for two terms, 1935-1939. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are four daughters; Mrs. George (Grace) Hunt and Mrs. William (Elma) Hansen of Estherville; Mrs. Edward (Violet) Rose, St. Louis, Mo.; and Mrs. Gertrude Scott, Spirit Lake.
Two sisters, Mrs. Dave (Elizabeth) Pietgrass, Lake Crystal, Minn., and Mrs. Hannah Smith, Spencer, are living. Brothers of the deceased are John of Emmetsburg, George of Whittemore, Ted of Algona, Dave of Livermore, and Ernie of Fort Dodge.
His wife, sisters Tina, Anna and Mary and brothers Frank and Bill preceded him in death.
Source: unknown newspaper, probably Estherville, August 1960.
Katherine Kay Fisher, the daughter of Harold and Lenora (Stiner) Fisher, was born September 14, 1953, in Estherville, Iowa. She died Tuesday, July 5, 2005, unexpectedly as the result of an automobile accident near Whittemore, Iowa, at the age of 51 years.
She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Kathy received her education in the Estherville schools graduating from Estherville High School in 1971.
Kathy was employed for a time at Alexander and Alexander Insurance Company. Later she went to work for Golden Sun Feeds in Estherville and was employed there for over seventeen years. She also was employed at Bank Plus. Currently Kathy was employed at Wal-Mart and also Ferguson Manufacturing in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Kathy loved spending time with her family. In her leisure time she enjoyed bowling, reading and her dogs.
Kathy was very active in her church and was a member of Wallingford Lutheran Church in Wallingford, Iowa. Kathy was also a member of VFW Post 3388 Auxiliary in Estherville.
Left to cherish Kathy's memory are her son Jason Bryant of Estherville; her mother, Lenora Fisher of Estherville; two brothers, John Fisher and his wife, Mary of Estherville; Charlie Fisher and his wife, Zenaida of Estherville; special friend, Bill Leach of Estherville; several nieces and nephews; and many cousins.
Preceding Kathy in death were her father and her maternal and paternal grandparents.
FISHER, Mr.
The son of the popular and well known freight conductor, Mr. Fisher, on the Burlington road, met "with his death in a sad manner last Friday." He was out in a boat hunting on Mud Lake, near Estherville, and was kicked over the side of the boat by the discharge of his gun. He clung to the over turned skiff for some time, and just as help was coming, he let go his hold, being chilled and fatigued, and was seen no more alive. His body was recovered and passed through here Monday, on its way to Cedar Rapids. Much sympathy is felt all along the line for the bereaved father.
Contributed by: Susan. November 4, 1887.
Armstrong Man Succumbs at 86
ARMSTRONG--Death came to John Fjelsrud, 86, at the farm home of his son Helmer 5½ miles northeast of Armstrong, at 9 a.m. today. Death was attributed to the infirmities of age. He had been in failing health for several years.
Fjelsrud had farmed for many years in the Armstrong and Dolliver vicinities. His wife survives.
Funeral arrangements are not complete except that they will be held from Nazarenth Lutheran church here with the Rev. Harlan Blockhus officiating and burial will be in Armstrong Grove cemetery.
Source: Fairmont Daily Sentinel, Fairmont, Minnesota, April 5, 1957.
FOSSUM, C. O. (Christian)
C. O. [Christian Olson] Fossum, another pioneer resident of Emmet County and of High Lake Township, passed away at his home on January 2nd [1920]. Mr. Fossum was born in Urskog, Norway, in the year 1839 [August 18, 1839], and came to America and first settled in the state of Kansas. He came to Emmet county in 1870 and took up his residence in High Lake Township. He has resided there since that time with the exception of the time of late years when he has lived with his daughter, Mrs. H. H. Peterson.
Death came after a severe stroke of paralysis.
Mr. Fossum was a beloved citizen of that section of the country where he has resided for so many years. The funeral services were held at Wallingford, the Rev. Hanson and Rev. Strand officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the Wallingford cemetery which lies adjacent to the farm on which Mr. Fossum lived for so many years. He leaves to mourn his death a daughter who is a Red Cross nurse in Persia, and a son L. O. Fossum, missionary to Persia, Oscar Fossum of Minneapolis, Alfred Fossum of Yale, Mass., Mrs. Oliver Larson, Mrs. H. H. Fossum and Arthur Fossum of this city.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, Jan 7, 1920.
Funeral services for Benjamin J. Frank, 25, of Moore, Okla., formerly of Armstrong, are scheduled noon Monday at Nazareth Lutheran Church. Armstrong. Burial, with full military rites by Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Neb., is in Luckow Cemetery, Ulmer, Iowa.
Frank died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 1996, at his home in Moore, Okla. Visitation is scheduled 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home, Armstrong.
Benjamin J. Frank was born Dec. 5, 1970, in Sac City, Iowa, son of Dennis D. and Beth (Freeman) Frank. He moved to Armstrong with his family in 1973. He received his education in the Armstrong-Ringsted schools, graduating in 1989. He was active in football, basketball and wrestling in high school. He attended Iowa State University for a semester and worked for his father before entering the U.S. Air Force. He received his basic training in San Antonio, Texas, and technical training in Biloxi, Miss. He had been stationed at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Okla., since September 1991. He was pursuing a degree in engineering.
He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Moore, Okla. He played in a slow pitch softball league.
Survivors include: daughter, Johannah Frank of Moore, Okla.; mother, Beth Frank of Armstrong; father, Dennis Frank of Carroll, Iowa; brother Colin Frank of Okoboji, Iowa; sister, Heidi Frank of Armstrong; grandparents, DeVon and Frances Freeman of Sac City, Iowa. and Johannah Frank of Jefferson, Iowa; aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather and one uncle.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Fairmont Sentinel, Fairmont, Minnesota, November 2, 1996.
ESTHERVILLE -- Services for Herbert N. Fransen, 70, of Estherville will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church, with burial in East Side Cemetery.
Mr. Fransen died Sunday at his home.
Friends may call at Henry Funeral Home.
Born March 9, 1905 at De Smet, S. D., Mr. Fransen grew up there and married Mildred Stemple Feb. 14, 1930 in De Smet. They lived in Estherville the past 37 years. He was employed by John Morrell and Co. for 30 years, retiring in 1971.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Jack Eike of Storm Lake, and Mrs. Estel Fairchild of Milford; five grandchildren; and four sisters, all living out of the area.
Source: Fairmont Sentinel, Fairmont, Minnesota, June 9, 1975 .
World War Veteran Dies of Overseas Wounds
Herman Freed of this city passed away at his home Sunday after a lingering illness, at the age of 36 years. Mr. Freed was born in Spirit Lake, Iowa, April 7, 1893. In his early childhood he lived on a farm 4 miles east of Spirit Lake known as Tusculture farm. At this place he resided until the year 1909 when he moved with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Freed to Estherville, at which place he has since made his home, with the exception of the time when he was overseas. He was a private in the World War and served in Co. K, 161st Infantry. His first assignment was to Camp Pike, Arkansas, where he remained for 10 months. He was honorably discharged mat 7, 1919.
He leaves to mourn his loss his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Freed of Estherville, Iowa; also five sisters and two brothers as follows: Mrs. P. J. Meek, Austin, Minn.; Mrs. Paul Drushella, Humboldt; Mrs. Fern Broffle, Gruver; Mrs Peter Weber, Spirit Lake; Mrs. James Monroe, Detroit, Mich.; Ernest Freed, Gruver; and Percy Freed in Canada, together with a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral services were held in the Methodist church on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the pastor. Interment was made in Lake View cemetery, Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Contributed by: Diane Lavender. Source: Estherville Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Iowa, June 19, 1929.
Mrs. Emma French Dies Following Long Illness
Mrs. Emma Jane French, 65, died Thursday afternoon [Dec. 27, 1945] at 3:45 at her home [15 West South 2nd Street] after being ill since last March.
Emma Jane Patterson was born Jan. 3, 1881 at Elwood, Clinton county, [Iowa] a daughter of Samuel G. and Mary J. Hines Patterson, [both of whom were born in Pennsylvania.]
At an early age she moved, with her parents, to Clay county where she received her education. At the age of 15 she joined the Church of Christ at Spencer.
On April 3, 1901, and in 1910 they moved to Estherville where they have lived since. Mr. French died Oct. 13, 1936.
Survivors include two daughters, Beatrice R. (Mrs. L. L. Jones) of Estherville and Jessie L. (Mrs. C. D. McIntera) of Marcus; a son, Irvin W. French of Estherville; a sister, Mrs. C. R. Barnes of Spencer; two brothers, E. S. Patterson, Spencer and G. A. Patterson of Mitchell, S.D. and six grandchildren, Kenneth L. Jones, with the navy in Japan; Katherine Butler, Marcus; Charles R., Bernard K., Lawrence J. Jones and Gerald W. French, all of Estherville.
Mrs. French was preceded in death by her parents, and three sisters, Malawa Patterson, Mary M. Denison and Hattie, who died in infancy.
[Mrs. French is buried at Oak Hill cemetery in Estherville.]
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Sources: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; December 28, 1945; Emmet County Death Records.
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa--Services for Anna M. Frerichs, 84, of Estherville, formerly of Dolliver, will be 10 a.m. Friday at Good Samaritan Chapel, Estherville. Burial will be in Lincoln Township Cemetery, Dolliver.
Frerichs died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001, at Good Samaritan Center, Estherville. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today at Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home, Estherville, and one hour prior to services at the center.
Anna Matilda Frerichs was born April 25, 1917, in LeRoy, Minn., daughter of Conrad and Lena (Zimmerman) Frerichs. She graduated from Dolliver High School in 1935. She lived in rural Dolliver and moved to Estherville in 1967. She worked in the dietary department at Holy Family Hospital, Estherville. She became a resident of Good Samaritan Center, Estherville, in May 1994.
She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, RSVP and former member of Dolliver Lutheran Church.
Survivors include: sister-in-law, Betty Holl of Spirit Lake; and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
Source: Fairmont Sentinel, Fairmont, Minnesota, September 13, 2001.
Funeral services for Walter C. Frick were held Wednesday morning, January 24, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at First Christian Church in Estherville, Iowa. Pastor Doug Burton officiated the services and Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Homes was in charge of the arrangements. Military Graveside Rites were given by the VFW #3388 & American Legion #91.
Walter Frick, the son of Jacob and Anna (Graettinger) Frick was born on October 17, 1921, in Graettinger, Iowa and departed this life on Saturday, January 20, 2007, at the Rosewood Manor Nursing Home in Estherville, Iowa, at the age of 85 years old.
He received his education in Spirit Lake schools, graduating in 1939. Walt served in the United States Army and received the Purple Heart during World War II serving in the Phillipines.
On March 7, 1948, he was united in marriage to Doris Brown in in Fairmont, Minnesota. After their marriage the couple farmed and lived in the Estherville area. Walt retired from farming in 1985. He worked for Burrell Oil Company and later for Green Acres for 40 years.
He was a member of the First Christian Church, life-time member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion and also served on several community boards in Estherville.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Doris; three daughters Susan Schock and her husband, Bill; Diane Swalve and her husband, Lowell all of Estherville; Cindy Frick of Union, Oregon; eight grandchildren, Greg Schock and his wife Suzy of Sheldon, Iowa; Pam Tromblay and her husband, Darren of Ogden, Iowa; Nikki Varcoe and her husband, Brian of Urbana, Illinois; Coleen McDowell and her husband, Scott of Des Moines, Iowa; Kevin Schock and his wife Sarah of Grimes, Iowa; Sarah Schock of Clive, Iowa; Marcy Sander and her husband, Kevin of Estherville; Ryan Swalve and his wife, Kristin of Winterset, Iowa; nine great-grandchildren: Dustin, Elise, Dakota, Ashley, Logan, Morgan, Molly, Izaak, and Abby; two sisters, Ann Jenson and her husband, Jim of Florida and Dorothy Myrick of Spirit Lake, Iowa.
He has been preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Emmett and Russell.
Internment was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Estherville, Iowa.
Source: The Graettinger Times, Graettinger, Palo Alto County, Iowa, January 24, 2007.
John J. Friesner, the son of Lester and Gertrude (Hunt) Friesner was born November 10, 1943, in Rockwell City, Iowa and departed this life on Friday, July 15, 2005, at his home in Estherville, Iowa, at the age of 61 years old.
He received his education in the Estherville schools.
On December 30, 1978, he was united in marriage to Diane (Zornig) Clark in Estherville. John was employed at Golden Sun Feeds for thirty-four years. Recently he was employed at Splash and Sparkle. For hobbies John enjoyed golfing, carpentry work, his dog, Wendy and spending time with his family.
John was a member of the First Christian Church and the Riverview Golf Course.
Left to cherish John's memory is his wife, Diane of Estherville; his children, Todd Friesner of Mason City, Iowa; Brenda Hanson and her husband, Jeff of Graettinger, Iowa; Dan Friesner and his wife, Stephanie of Sherburn, Minnesota; Ben Clark and his wife, Katie of Dallas, Texas; Katie Quiring and her husband, Chris of Spirit Lake; five grandchildren, Heather, Jeffery, Andrew, Cale and Jordan; sisters and brother, Marvel Anderson and her husband, Oliver of Estherville; Virgil Friesner and his wife, Anne of Estherville; Marlene Rayborn and her husband, Tom of Ankeny, Iowa; father-in-law, Marvin Zornig of Rock Rapids, Iowa; brother-in-law, Dennis Zornig and his wife, Sue of Clinton, Iowa; and sister-in-law, Elaine Anderson and her husband, Tom of Laurens, Iowa.
He has been preceded in death by his parents; brother, Willard and nephew Oliver, Jr. Anderson.
CC Note: Internment in East Side cemetery.
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa -- Services for Gertrude Fuchs, 87, of Estherville will be 11 a.m. Friday at First Christian Church, Estherville, with Dr. Mike Thiel officiating. Burial will be in Superior Township Cemetery.
Mrs. Fuchs died Monday, April 29, 2002, at Good Samaritan Center, Estherville. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home, Estherville.
Gertrude M. Hunt, the daughter of Joseph A. and Myrtle B. (Johnson) Hunt was born April 7,1915, in Kingsville, Missouri, and departed this life on Monday, April 29, 2002, at Good Samaritan Center in Estherville, at the age of 87 years and 22 days.
She received her education in the rural schools.
On January 7, 1933, she was united in marriage to Lester Friesner at Jackson, Minnesota. After their marriage, the couple lived in numerous places in Iowa and Minnesota. Mr. Friesner died May 1, 1963. Gertrude was employed at Berkley's in Spirit Lake for several years. On March 16, 1970, she was united in marriage to Russell Eike in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The couple made their home in Estherville. Mr. Eike died on November 15, 1974.
On June 24, 1976, Gert was united in marriage to Clifford Fuchs at the First Christian Church in Estherville. Following their marriage the couple made their home in Blue Earth, Minnesota. She has been a resident of the Good Samaritan Care Center in Estherville since August of 1998. Gertrude enjoyed canning, crafts, traveling, music and fishing.
Gertrude was an active member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church and St. Paul's Lutheran Women and also the VFW Auxiliary.
Survivors include husband, Clifford Fuchs of Blue Earth, MN; daughters, Marvel Anderson and husband, Oliver, of Estherville, and Marlene Rayborn and husband, Tom of Ankeny, IA; sons Virgil Friesner and wife, Anne, and John Friesner and wife, Diane, all of Estherville; daughter-in-law, Elaine Anderson and husband, Tom, of Laurens, IA; 17 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; sister Maria Lint of Des Moines, IA.
She has been preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, son Willard, five brothers and five sisters.
Source: Fairmont Sentinel, Fairmont, Minnesota, May 1, 2002.
Charles Fuller, 89, Dies After 2-Year Illness
Long-time Emmet County Resident.
Charles E. Fuller, 89, died at 3 o'clock this morning [October 5, 1946] at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clare Fuller Wilson, where he had been an invalid for the past two years. He was a long-time resident of Emmet county.
Fuller was born Feb. 17, 1857, in Lee county, Illinois, where he spent his boyhood. On Aug. 3, 1882, he was married to Ella E. Fletcher, one of Emmet county's first teachers, at Toledo, Ia. They settled at Swan Lake on a farm, leaving the farm in 1904 to live in Estherville.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. A. C. Andrews of Gruver and Mrs. Clare Fuller Wilson of 617 North Eighth street [Estherville]; six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, a sister in St. Albans, Vt., and several nieces and nephews.
He was a member of the Presbyterian church and Masonic bodies.
Funeral arrangements are not yet complete, but services will be held in the Presbyterian church, Rev. R. C. Mitchell, interim pastor, officiating.
[Charles E. Fuller is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery.]
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; October 5, 1946.
Mrs. C. E. Fuller
Ella Effie Fletcher was born in the village of Johnston Vt. August 8th 1854. She was the daughter of Dr. Joseph Fletcher and Clare Muckler. At the age of three months The family moved from Vermont to Iowa in a covered wagon. At Toledo, Iowa she received her education and taught in the high school of Toledo for 4 years, She also taught 4 years in the high school at Tama City.
At the age of 15 she began teaching a Sunday school class and continued that work as long as she lived.
On August 3,1882 she was united in marriage to Charles Evarts Fuller, coming directly to Emmet county and settling upon a prairie farm near Swan Lake, then the county seat of Emmet County. In the spring of 1885, she begin teaching the Swan Lake school which she developed into the first graded school of the county.
In the early years on the farm her two daughters were born, Mrs. W. W. Wilson and Mrs. A. C. Andrews.
In November of 1903 the family moved to Estherville which has continued to be the family home.
Mrs. Fuller upon moving to Emmet County, became a member of the Presbyterian church at Swan Lake changing her membership to Estherville with her change of residence. She was identified with the missionary society of her church, the D.A.R , Eastern Star and the W.C.T.U. In each organization she rendered efficient service. The nearest to her heart at all times was the missionary society.
On January 29th, after a long illness she passed to her coronation and reward.
The funeral service was conducted from the Presbyterian Church, Saturday afternoon, her pastor, Rev. Arthur G. Bailey officiated while the Eastern Star had charge of the services at Oak Hill cemetery.
Those who survive to mourn her departure are her husband, Mr. Charles Fuller, Mrs. W.W. Wilson, and Mrs. A. C. Andrews, the two daughters, six grandsons and one sister Mrs. Pearl Wade of Sacramento, California.
Attending the funeral from out of the city were Miss Julia Hartwell of Chicago,
Ill., Miss Mable Herrick of Des Moines, a very close friend, and Mrs. O.Q. C.
Fuller and daughters of Milford Iowa.
Contributed by:
Virginia. Source:
Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa.
The funeral services of the infant child of Mr. Fuller was held at the family residence Saturday at 10 o'clock, H. M. Gregory preaching the sermon.
Source: The Evening Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Iowa, August 16, 1900.
Anders Nielsen Gaarde and family were early pioneers of Denmark Township, Emmet County, Iowa. Mr. Gaarde was born at Skydstrup, Denmark, October 3, 1835. the son of a farmer and wheelmaker, Niels Iversen Gaarde and his wife Marie Schjoth. In 1859 he married Anna Marie Petersen of Felsted, Denmark, daughter of Hans Tyson Petersen and his wife, Augusta Tomsen Petersen.
Three of the Gaarde's older children preceded them to America. In 1881 Anders N. Gaarde and his son Hans bought the Northwest Quarter of Section 15 in Denmark Township. The rest of the family had made the trip to this country in 1880 and after spending one year at Bellevue, Iowa and the following winter in Clinton, they arrived at their new home on the prairie in the spring of 1882.
Life on the prairie was hard, their tools were primitive and the sod had never been disturbed by man. They did not even raise enough food to eat, and the mother supplemented their income by going to Algona to weave rugs.
In 1889 a prairie fire swept across Emmet County destroying buildings and crops. Mrs. Gaarde was severely burned fighting the fire and died three days later. Mr. Gaarde continued to live in the area, farming and doing some carpenter work. He sold his farm to his son-in-law, J. J. Rovn, and spent his last years living with his children. He passed away July 10, 1908.
The children of Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Gaarde were: Niels Andersen Gaarde, Clinton, Iowa; Hans Andersen Gaarde, Estherville, Iowa; Augusta Marie Gaarde Wilson of Glade, Kansas; Katherine Marie Gaarde Ries, who remained in Denmark Township and farmed the Ries farm; Anna Marie Gaarde Christensen Thomsen of Sioux City, Iowa; Helena Marie Gaarde Rovn, Ringsted, Iowa; Peter Andersen Gaarde of Armstrong, Iowa; Christian Andersen Gaarde of Rapid City, South Dakota, and Hansena Marie Gaarde of Turner, North Dakota, the only one born in America.
Source: History of Emmet County, Iowa, Vol. III, 1976, Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc., Shawnee Mission, Kansas.
CC Note: Internment in St. Paul's Lutheran cemetery.
Emma Lucille (Lauritzen) Gaarde, the daughter of Nels and Sofie (Schnoor) Lauritzen, was born November 5, 1914 at Fenton, Iowa and passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2005 at the Lutz Wing of Fairmont Medical Center in Fairmont, Minnesota at the age of 90 years, eight months and nine days.
Emma was baptized at Seneca, Iowa and was confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ringsted, Iowa. She graduated from Ringsted High School in 1932. On May 28, 1933, Emma was united in marriage to Arnold Christian Gaarde at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. The couple was blessed with three children, Arnie, Cheryl and Paula. The couple farmed in the Armstrong, Ringsted and Halfa area for many years. In 1950, they moved to Armstrong and continued to operate the Farmers Mutual Insurance Agency, first from their home and later opened the office on Main Street. Emma performed secretarial duties for the agency until Arnold retired in 1979. She also assisted her brother, Ernie, with his accounting practice for many years. Arnold passed away on December 13, 1994 at the age of 86.
Emma was an active member of the Nazareth Lutheran Church and Nazareth Lutheran Church Women of Armstrong. She served for many years as treasurer of the church council and Sunday School superintendent. Community activities and involvement were important parts of her life. She was involved in the PTA, band parents,meals on wheels, Armstrong Historical Celebration Committees, the Little League, Armstrong Museum, Danish Fellowship and the Harmony Club. Emma's fingers were always busy sewing, quilting, baking or just doing something for others. Her greatest joy in life was her family. First and foremost her husband, her three children, eight grandchildren and sixteen great granchildren made her life fulfilled.
Emma is survived by her three children, Arnold (Arnie) P.(Bonnie) Gaarde of Ames, Iowa; Cheryl Opsal of Mankato, Minnesota and Paula (John) Dyer of Armstrong, Iowa. Also eight grandchildren, Stephanie (Dennis) Deering of Lubbock, Texas; Scott (Joleen) Opsal of Madison, Wisconsin; Lisa (Jerry) Hartsock, Southern Pines, North Carolina; Eric (Sheila) Opsal of Mankato, Minnesota; Michele (Robert) Sample of Monument, Colorado; Janelle (Rick) Oberle of Mankato, Minnesota; Peter (Amy) Cecil of Chaska, Minnesota and Jared (Erica) Cecil of Graettinger, Iowa; sixteen great grandchildren, Kasey Hartsock; Ryan Deering; Elle, Kellsey and Ashlee Sample; Katie, Amy, Andrew, Ben, Matt and Emily Opsal; Max Oberle; Jason, Jackson, Ainsley and Shealyn Cecil; sister-in-law, Berneta Gambell; brother-in-law, Earl Gaarde; many nieces and nephews.
Emma was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters, Lorine Anderson and Verna Jensen; one brother, Ernest Lauritzen; two sisters-in law, Fern Askeland and Grace Gaarde; son-in-law, Lyndon Opsal and nephew, Donald Anderson.
CC Note: Internment in Armstrong Grove cemetery.
AUSTIN--Services for Grace A. Gaard, 79, of Austin, are scheduled today at Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home of Armstrong. Burial is in Armstrong Grove Cemetery, Armstrong.
Gaarde died Tuesday, September 17, 1996, at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester. Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home of Armstrong is in charge of arrangements.
Grace A. Gaarde was the daughter of Peter and Myna Gaarde.
Survivors include: sisters, Fern Askeland of Armstrong, and Berneta and husband, Doland Gambell, of Forest City, Iowa; brother, Earl Gaarde, of Modesto, Calif.
He [sic] was preceded in death by his [sic] parents and one brother.
Source: Fairmont Daily Sentinel, Fairmont, Minnesota, September 20, 1996.
Funeral services for Lorine R. Gangestad, 87, of Mankato, MN, formerly of Armstrong, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2005 at the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Armstrong with Pastor Harold Heinzig officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5-8:00 p.m. at Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home in Armstrong. Burial will be in Armstrong Grove Cemetery at Armstrong.
She passed away Friday, March 4, 2005 at Sunrise Cottages in Mankato, MN.
Lorine Richmond Olson, the daughter of Leonard and Louise [Gibbs] Olson was born March 22, 1917 in Armstrong. She received her education in the Armstrong schools, graduating from Armstrong High School in 1936. On July 27, 1945, she was united in marriage to Clifford Gangestad in East Chain, MN. Following their marriage, the couple farmed in Halfa, Ringsted and Fenton areas. Lorine was employed at various restaurants in Fairmont, MN; at Valley Vue Care Center in Armstrong and Schultz Hatchery in Bancroft, Iowa. They retired in 1974 and moved to Armstrong. Mr. Gangsted died November 20, 1985. In 2000, Lorine moved to Mankato to be nearer her daughter.
Left to cherish Lorine's memory are her children: Charlene Buchan and husband, Jerry of Ceylon, MN; Myron Gangestad and wife, Judy of Wichita, KS; Anita Davis and husband, Tom of Sherburn, MN; Cecelia Jensen and husband, Craig of Litchfield Park, AZ; Jo Gangestad and her partner; Tom Westlund of Mankato, MN; Mark Gangestad and wife, Kristie of Carson City, NV: Steve Gangestad and wife, Vicki of Fenton; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; and three brothers, William Olson and wife Donna of Armstrong; Alvin Olson and wife, Mary Ann of Armstrong; and Norman Olson and wife, Margaret of Stockton, CA.
Lorine was preceded in death by her husband, parents; one daughter, Gina; one granddaughter; and one brother, Willis.
She was a member of the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Armstrong, and a past 4-H leader. She also did volunteer work at the Senior Citizens Center in Armstrong.
Contributed by: James Richmond. Source: Armstrong Journal, Armstrong, Iowa, page 3, March 9, 2005.
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa -- Services for Clarence J. Gilbert, 95, of Estherville will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Estherville Lutheran Church with Pastor Susan Stone officiating. Burial will be in East Side Cemetery, Estherville, with military graveside rites by VFW Post #3388 and American Legion #91 of Estherville. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday at Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home, Estherville.
Clarence Julius Gilbert, the son of Gilbert H. and Randina (Mickelson) Gilbert was born February 28, 1909 in Petersburg Township near Jackson, Minnesota. He passed away Thursday, May 27, 2004 at Good Samaritan Center in Estherville, Iowa at the age of 95.
Clarence graduated from Petersburg High School in 1929. He served during World War II from 1942 to 1945. He served in the Invasion of North Africa and the Invasion of Normandy in the Army 9th Infantry Division. Clarence was awarded the Bronze Star.
On September 27, 1947 he was united in marriage to Marjorie Lorraine Wilhour at the Lutheran Church in Jackson, Minnesota. Following their marriage, the couple lived in the Estherville area their entire life. Clarence was employed by Golden Sun in Estherville for 29 years. He retired in 1974. Marjorie passed away July 21, 1985.
Clarence was a member of Estherville Lutheran Church and a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 3388 in Estherville.
Left to cherish Clarence's memory are his daughters, Jeanette Getting and her husband, Jerry of Youngstown, Ohio; Gloria Busch and her husband, Dennis of Ringsted, Iowa; son-in-law, John Jacobsen of Estherville; sister-in-law, Bonnie Kaltved of Estherville; grandchildren, Julia Hoerner, Jody Coy and her husband, Buddy, Jason Getting and his wife, Heather, Jennelle Getting and her friend, Danny Falcon, Marcus Busch, Brent Busch, Eric Busch, Jackie Ferguson, Randy Jacobsen, and his wife Diane, Christine Carlyle, Robin Jacobsen, Donell Weatherby, Lorie Jacobsen, Leslie Jacobsen; 14 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He has been preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter, Francine Jacobsen, brothers, Olaf, Howard and Gilmore, sisters, Mable Gilbert, Nora DeMayo and Alvina Lankford.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Fairmont Sentinel, Fairmont, Minnesota, May 29, 2004.
GILBERTSON, SWAN LAKE MAN, IS DEAD
Gus Gilbertson, 77, Swan Lake farmer, died this morning [Nov. 24, 1941] at the Coleman Hospital [in Estherville]. He was taken to the hospital Thursday afternoon, when a neighbor, Andros Hansen, who called at Gilbertson's home, found him ill. The bachelor farmer had had a paralytic stroke during the night. Neighbors had seen Gilbertson at work Wednesday.
Surviving Gilbertson are a brother, O. G. Gilbertson of Armstrong, and a sister, Mrs. Henry Mason of Algona. A brother and a sister preceded him in death.
A resident of Emmet county most of his life, Gilbertson came here as a boy with his parents. From 1910 to 1916 he worked in Montana on a railroad, but farmed in Emmet county the rest of his life. He owned the Swan Lake farm on which he lived.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Mahlum and Anderson chapel and later Friday afternoon at the Immanuel Lutheran church northeast of Wallingford.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, November 24, 1941.
CC Note: Internment in Swan Lake cemetery.
Gustav W. Gilbertson was born May 20th, 1856, at Waterville, Allamakee County, Iowa. Here at this place he was baptized in the Lutheran church. At the age of 12 years [he with] his parents moved to Emmet County, where they lived for one year and then moved to Dickinson county where he grew to manhood. He was confirmed in the Lutheran church and faith at Estherville, Iowa by Rev. Handa. January 5, 1882, he was united in holy wedlock to Miss Bell Rierson of High Lake township. Rev. M. C. Holseth, now of Minneapolis, performed the marriage. This union was blest with five children, three girls and two boys. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbertson moved to Rock County, Minn., for about a year after their marriage and then back to Dickinson county for about three years. Thirty-six years ago they bought the farm in High Lake township, one mile east of the Immanuel church where they have lived since. Mr. Gilbertson has been failing in health for some time and about six weeks ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis but recover somewhat from this attack. March 19th he suffered a second stroke which brought about his death. He was at the time of his death 72 years and 10 months old. He passed to the Beyond Monday morning, March 19th [1928]. Those to mourn the loss of a dear husband, father, grandfather and brother are the wife, Bell Gilbertson, and daughters, Mrs. Minnie Olson and Lillian Gilbertson who stay at home with their mother, and sons, Henry of Long Prairie, Minn., and Arthur of Hinckley, Minn. One of the daughters, namely Mrs. Albert Wolden preceded her father in death about eight years ago. There are also five grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. J. E. Johnson of Dell Rapids, S. Dak., three brothers, Albert of DeSmit, S. Dak., Charley of Jasper, Minn., and Henry of Langby, Minn.
Funeral services were held from the home and the Immanuel Church on Friday afternoon. Mr. Chas. Anderson, funeral director, and Rev. T. Hansen, conducting the funeral services assisted by Rev. Mathre of Estherville. Pall bearers were Edward N. Iverson, A. J. Anderson, John Hanson, Lewis S. Berge, Amos R. Hanson and P. G. Paulson. He was laid to rest at the Wallingford Lutheran cemetery where his body will rest until resurrection morning. Mr. Gilbertson was a member of the Immanuel congregation from the time he moved to High Lake township thirty-six years ago and a faithful church goer.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Enterprise, Emmet County, Iowa, March 28,1928.
Mrs. G. W. Gilbertson, Pioneer, Dead
The funeral service for the late Mrs. G. W. Gilbertson, who so suddenly passed away at her home 4 miles south of Gruver on last Friday morning [22 Oct 1937] was held Monday.
A brief service was held at the home at 1:30. The service proper was conducted at 2 p.m. at the Immanuel church. The local pastor, Peder Nordsletten, was in charge. He was assisted by Rev. L. A. Mathre of Estherville and Rev. M. C. Thompson of Emmetsburg.
A male quartet from the Wallingford congregation sang at the church service and likewise at the Wallingford church cemetery, where interment was made. A mixed quartet from the local congregation rendered two numbers. Mrs. P. G. Paulson was the pianist.
The following men acted as pallbearers: Edw. N. Iverson, Milford Brown, Theodore Hanson, P. G. Paulson, L. A. Aanonson, and Julius Anderson.
Obituary
Ingeborg Dorthea Reierson was born at Neenak, Wisconsin April 20, 1861. At the age of seven years she came with her people to High Lake township in Emmet county.
As the oldest girl in a family of ten children he tasks she found for her willing hands to do. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church and remained in faith throughout her lifetime.
On January 5, 1882 at the Reierson school, she married Gustav W. Gilbertson. Part of the first year of their married life was spent on a farm at Luverne, Minn. They then returned to Iowa residing in Dickinson county about five years. At this time they decided to make their home in Emmet county and in 1892 purchased the farm which has been their home ever since.
Five children entered the home circle, two sons, Henry and Arthur, and three daughters, Minnie, Ida, and Lillie.
Through the years Mrs. Gilbertson's cheerful, dauntless spirit was a source of comfort to those who loved her. Not her's was the habit of worrying. She always believed that somehow, sometime, matters would come out all right. She accepted her lot with faith and trust. Always the cheerful motto was hers, "We'll have to make the best of things."
In 1920, her daughter Ida Wolden passed away at the age of 29. Her husband, Gustav W. Gilbertson died in 1928. Since that time she has lived on her farm with her daughter Lillie.
Surviving are :Henry of Long Prairie, Minnesota; Arthur of Hinkley, Minnesota; Mrs. Minnie Olsen of Wallingford, and Miss Lillie Gilbertson at home; six grandchildren, Lyle, Viola, Vera and Clifford Gilbertson of Hinckley, Minn., Irene Olsen of Wallingford, and Vivian Gilbertson of Long Prairie, Minn.
Although she was often tired, her spirit never aged with the passing years. Friday, Oct. 22 at 10:20 in the morning the weary heart suddenly ceased to beat. She was not ill and suffered no pain and her life drew to a serene and peaceful end.
Source: Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, October 28, 1937.
Mrs. O. G. Gilbertson Dies at 82
Mrs. O. G (Josie) Gilbertson, 82, resident of Emmet County for approximately 70 years, died Sunday [Oct. 7, 1962] at 1:30 a.m. at her home. Mrs. Gilbertson had suffered a series of strokes and had been in ill health for the past three and one-half years.
The former Josie Peterson was born Aug. 2, 1880 at Morris, Kendall county, Ill., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Peterson. When just a young girl she moved with her parents to Emit County and grew to womanhood here.
She was married Sept. 26, 1898 to Ole GO. Gilbertson at the Estherville Lutheran Church (the old church destroyed by fire in 1941) by the Rev. HE. Neigh. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbertson farmed in the Swan Lake area. They observed their golden wedding anniversary in September, 1948. Mr. Gilbertson died Dec. 16, 1949.
While a young girl, Mrs. Gilbertson was baptized and confirmed at the same church in which she was later married. She continued to be active in women's work of the church as long as her health permitted.
She also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Mrs. Gilbertson is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Clyde (Grace) Sanborn, and one
son, Harold, both of Estherville. Her husband and one son preceded her in death.
She also was the last surviving member of her parents' family, having been
preceded in death by them, a sister and two brothers.
Funeral services for Mrs. Gilbertson are to be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Estherville Lutheran Church. the Rev. I. A. Mature officiating. Burial is to be in Swan Lake cemetery.
Active pallbearers are to be Bernard Rezac, David A. Fitzgibbons, Rasmus L. Hansen, Stanley E. Egertson, Rudolph Hardt and Vere Harvey.
Honorary pallbearers will include William Hansen, W. I. Reid, A. K. Olson, John Quastad, Clarence Sorum, John O. Johnson, Stewart Ullensvang and Carl Barlow.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, October 8, 1962.
Longtime Resident of County Dies
Ole G. Gilbertson, 78, Emmet county native and long time county resident, died 3:13 p.m. Friday [Dec. 16, 1949] of old age and lingering illness. He had been ailing for about five years.
The deceased was born Dec. 17, 1870 near Swan Lake and received his education in Emmet county rural schools and in Algona business college. He was married Sept. 26, 1898 to Josie [Josephine] Peterson in the Estherville Lutheran church. The couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary in September, 1948.
The Gilbertson family moved in 1903 to Montana where Ole was employed with the Northern Pacific railroad, returning in 1910 to Emmet county where he farmed near Maple Hill. In 1933 the family retired from farming, moving to Armstrong, but three years ago they moved to a farm near Estherville.
Gilbertson was active in community service, serving for many years on the board of directors for Maple Hill consolidated school until poor health forced retirement. Early in life he was confirmed and baptized in Estherville Lutheran church and has been a life long member.
Survivors include his wife, a son Harold at home, a daughter, Mrs. Clyde Sanborn of Estherville; a brother-in-law Burt Peterson of Armstrong, nieces and nephews, Jean Hanson of Alberta, Canada, Lena Helvick of Darby, Mont., Hans Hanson and Josie Bryan and their children of Estherville. A son, Orvie, two brothers, Gus and Gilbert, and two sisters, Mary Mason and Serena Hanson, preceded him in death.
Services will be held 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Sandin funeral home and 2 p.m. in Estherville Lutheran church, the Rev. L. G. Hinderaker officiating. Burial will be in Swan Lake cemetery. Pall bearers will be Ray Bardo, Johnnie Johnson, H. L. Dominy, William Reid, Adolph Olson and Gus Knudson.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, December 17, 1949.
Alvie Glasnapp, Ringsted Farmer Succumbs at 41
RINGSTED--Alvin Glasnapp, 41 year-old farmer living seven miles northwest of here, died at 2 p.m. yesterday at Holy Family hospital at Estherville following surgery for ulcers with which he had suffered for a number of years.
He was born Dec. 1, 1915 at Lytton, Ia., and was married to Pearl Christiansen of Ringsted at the Little Brown church at Nashua.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Glasnapp of Ringsted, his wife, and three children, David, 17; Kay, 13; and Donald, 4.
Brothers Walter and Vern live at Ringsted and Richard at Yetter, Ia. Sisters are Mrs. Arthur Bonnicksen of Rochester, Mrs. Hugo Lauck of Minneapolis and Mrs. Raymond Sprague of Santa Clara, Calif.
Funeral services haven been tentatively set for Thursday at St. Paul's Lutheran church here with the Rev. George Talleson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Ringsted Community cemetery.
Source: Fairmont Daily Sentinel, Fairmont, Minnesota, March 26, 1957.
James Godfredsen the son of Lloyd and Ardis (Tjensvold) Godfredsen was born
February 24, 1946 in Bancroft, Iowa and departed this life on Saturday,
September 24, 2005 at Avera Holy Family Hospital in Estherville, Iowa at the age
of 59.
He received his education in Armstrong school, graduating from Armstrong High
School in 1965. He also attended Mankato State University.
On May 29, 1982, James was united in marriage to Deb Anderson in Des Moines,
Iowa. The couple made their home in Armstrong where James taught in the
Armstrong School System for 32 years. He also coached football, basketball and
girl's softball and track. James retired from teaching in 2002 and was currently
employed with Michaelson Inc.
James was a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church in Armstrong. For hobbies, he
enjoyed hunting, watching school sporting events, the Green Bay Packers, and
fishing at his favorite Resort, Oak Island, Minnesota.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Deb of Armstrong; his children, Stacie
of Welcome, Minnesota and Joel of Armstrong; also his son and daughter, Jason
and Marne of Texas; two brothers, Bob Godfredsen and his wife, Marie of Sibley,
Iowa and Walter Godfredsen and his wife, Jean of Truman, Minnesota.
He has been preceded in death by his parents.
Armstrong - Funeral services for Beatrice S Goodge, 95, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct 20 2001 at the First Presbyterian Church in Armstrong with Ron Brink CLP officiating. Internment will be held at Armstrong Grove Cemetery. She died on Monday, Oct 15, 2001 at the Good Samaritan Center in Estherville.
Visitation will be on Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church in Armstrong.
Bea was born on Aug 25, 1906 in Kossuth County, the daughter of William and Flora (Mitchell) Moore. She lived with her family in Emmet Co near Dolliver and also at Gridley before the family settled in Armstrong. She graduated from Armstrong High School in 1924.
On Nov 22, 1924 Bea was united in marriage to Winifred "Ole" Goodge in Council Bluffs. The couple worked together for many years in their painting and wallpapering business. They were both employed for many years at First Trust and Savings Bank in Armstrong. Ole died in 1968. After his death, Bea continued to work several years more at the bank. In January of 1998 she moved to Estherville to make her home with her sister Mable for several weeks prior to becoming a resident of the Good Samaritan Center.
In her younger years she enjoyed flowers, sewing, baking and cooking. Bea also enjoyed collecting salt and pepper shakers.
Bea has been a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church in Armstrong where she became an Elder. She was active in the Armstrong Historical Museum and was a volunteer at the Valley Vue Care Center.
She is survived by one daughter, Maryann Starbird and her husband, Kenneth of Amarillo, Texas, two granddaughters, Dena Luscombe Newell and her husband, Tim of Keller Texas and Amy Luscombe Thompson of Pottsboro, Texas; three great granddaughters, Halle Newell, Nicole Peterson and Ashley Thompson, one sister Mabel Huntsinger of Estherville and many nieces and nephews.
Bea was preceded in death by her husband, five brothers and two sisters.
Henry - Olsen - Fuhrman Funeral Home of Armstrong is in charge of arrangements.
Contributed by: Barbara Rohde.
OBITUARY: Fred Goodge, 85, who has been a resident of Dickens for 30 years, died at the Spencer Hospital Sunday, 01-31-1954. He has been in failing health for several months. He was married to Susan Wood of Laurens, in 1888. To this union were born 3 children, 2 daughters and one son: Mrs. Ross Clark of Nevada and Mrs. Adolph Cooklin of Palmer. Allen Goodge now deceased. Mrs. Goodge preceded her husband in death.
In 1921 he married Hattie Perry, who preceded him in death 07-16-1953.
Surviving him besides his 2 daughters are: a step-daughter, Mrs. Milo Pedersen, 2 step-sons, Henry and Eldon Perry, 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren ad 11 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Frederick Vincent Goodge were held Tuesday, 02-02-1954 at 1:00 p.m. from the Cobb Warner chapel. Burial was in the Armstrong cemetery.
Contributed by: Georgea Clinton
Mrs. F. E. Gorton
Mrs. F. E. Gorton died Sunday [March 10, 1907] at her home southeast of the city after a short illness, in her seventy-third year.
Her maiden name was Lucy Jane Herrick and she was born in Willoughby, Ohio, March 24, 1834, and married Foster E. Gorton December 30, 1853. In 1867 the couple moved to Linn county, Iowa, where they resided until the spring of 1895 when they came to Emmet county, where they have since lived.
Mr. Gorton is survived by her husband, who is in feeble health, two sons and three daughters. Five children have preceded her to the unknown world.
She had long been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and her religious influence was felt in her home. She was a kind friend and neighbor and leaves many friends. [She is buried in Oak Hill cemetery.]
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, March 13, 1907.
GRAFF, Charlotte Skattebo (Mrs. John)
MRS. GRAFF, 53, DIES FOLLOWING LONG ILLNESS
Life - Long Resident of This Vicinity
Mrs. John Graff, 53, of Estherville died last night [July 1 1941] at 8:15 at the Graff farm home southwest of Estherville after a long illness. Mrs. Graff had been confined to her bed since last November.
She was born June 3, 1888, at Wallingford, [Charlotte Ovelia Skattebo] the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Knute Skattebo. Most of her life has been spent in Emmet county. She was married on Dec. 25,1908, to John Graff. The couple, with their family, lived in the same community all their married life except for one year spent at Sherburn, Minn.
Surviving are her husband, two sons, Harold Graff and Andrew Graff, both of Estherville, and four brothers, Lloyd Skattebo, Clarence Skattebo, Francis Skattebo and Arthur Skattebo, all of Wallingford. Mrs. Graff was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at the home and 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Church of Christ. The Rev. Fred Sawyer will conduct the rites. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, July 2, 1941 and Emmet County birth records.
GRAFF, Henry G.
DIED ON THE TRAIN
Henry G. Graaf Died Near Council Bluffs at 5:30 Saturday Morning
HE WAS ON HIS WAY HOME
After Spending Winter in California
Death Occurred Almost Instantly
Remains Arrived Sunday
Funeral Today
This community was shocked Saturday morning by the announcement that Henry G. Graaf, a highly respected retired merchant of this city, had died on the train near Council Bluffs while on his way home from California where he had spent a greater portion of the winter. Mrs. Graaf was with him at the time of his death and they were occupying a double berth in the sleeper. It was 5:30 when Mrs. Graaf awoke and found him sitting up in the berth. She spoke to him but received no reply, then she put her hand to his forehead and found him covered with a cold perspiration. She got up immediately and spoke to him again, just as she did so he fell back on the bed and was dead. This was at Pacific Junction and the conductor stopped the train and summoned a doctor who pronounced his death due to heart failure. The body was taken to Omaha where it was embalmed and placed in a casket and accompanied here Sunday evening by Mrs. Graaf and three sons, Hermann, Henry and Charlie, who started immediately to meet their mother on learning of their father's death. Mr. Graaf had enjoyed a pleasant trip to California and was anxious to get home to see his children and tell of his enjoyable trip. At Kansas City he sent a telegram apprising them of the time they would arrive in Estherville and seemed in the best of health. After his death the conductor of the train told Mrs. Graaf that he had found Mr. Graaf about two o'clock in the morning sitting in the smoking compartment of the sleeper in his night robe and spoke to him asking if he did not feel well and replied that he could not sleep and thought he would sit up for a while. He soon returned to the berth, however, and the conductor heard nothing more until called by Mrs. Graaf.
Henry G. Graaf was born at Wesel, Prussia, in January 1845, and came to this country in 1860. He resided in Davenport for five years and then moved to Wilton Junction and engaged in the clothing business and remained until twenty-one years ago when he came to Estherville and opened a clothing store. In 1866 at Wilton Junction he was married to Margaret Swartz, who still survives him. To this union five children were born, Hermann G., Anna G. (who died five years ago), F. H., Charles W. and Etta L., all residents of Estherville except Charles W. who is engaged in the clothing business at Luverne, Minn.
From the beginning of Henry G. Graaf's residence in Estherville twenty-one years ago he had always been a prominent factor in the upbuilding of the city. He has been one of the strong financial men of the town and socially very popular. It was a pleasure to converse with Henry G. Graaf. His friends were numbered by his acquaintance and he always had a good word for his fellowman. He was a straightforward, upright and honorable citizen and his death is a sad blow to Estherville. He was a director in the First National Bank, the Armstrong State Bank, Winnebago State Bank and the Dolliver Savings Bank and is said to have been worth in the neighborhood of $70,000. He left a will but carried no life insurance.
The directors of the First National Bank, J. P. Kirby, M. K. Whelan, John Montgomery, E. I. Sondrol, E. B. Soper and O. Neville will be pall bearers at the funeral to be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Presbyterian church, Rev. W. M. Evans, of Cedar Rapids, conduction the services assisted by the members of the I. O. O. F. lodge of which he has been a member for over thirty years. His remains will be followed to their last resting place in the Oak Hill cemetery by a large concourse of s sympathizing friends. The floral offerings at the home yesterday were evidence of the high esteem in which the deceased was. held in this community.
When the remains arrived Sunday evening they were met at the depot by the members of the Odd Fellow Lodge and taken to the family home on east Main street where they are lying in state until the funeral tomorrow afternoon at the Presbyterian church.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Estherville Democrat, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, May 10, 1905.
CC Note: Henry G. Graaf and wife Margaret are buried in Oak Hill cemetery.
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa -- Private family services for Helen Graves, 83, of Estherville will be held at a later date. [Mrs. Graves is buried in East Side Cemetery, Estherville.]
Graves died Wednesday, March 28, 2001, at Good Samaritan Center, Estherville. Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home, Estherville, is in charge of arrangements.
Helen Sorem was born Aug. 11, 1917, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of Andrew and Kathryn (Harvey) Sorem. She graduated from Morris, Ill., High School. She married Myron "Mike" P. Graves on Nov. 15, 1939, in Davenport.They lived in Gruver and Spirit Lake. They owned and operated Graves Grain Company in Gruver, Huntington and Maple Hill. He died April 18, 1984.
She was a member of Gruver Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include: son, Paul Graves of Estherville; daughters, Elizabeth Sifrit and husband, Craig, of Milwaukee, Wis., and Pamela Tjelmeland and husband, Joel, of Springfield, Ill; seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one daughter.
Source: Fairmont Sentinel, Fairmont, Minnesota, March 30, 2001.
HOWARD GRAVES PASSES TO REWARD
PIONEER AND HONORED CITIZEN DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER
TUESDAY NIGHT
FUNERAL
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
NEARLY EIGHTY YEARS OF AGE
President of Estherville State Bank. Formerly State Representative
A Pure
and High Minded Citizen
Commendable Character for Emulation
Estherville is in mourning over the death of one of its most highly respected and honorable citizens, Howard Graves, which occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jas. Espeset on south Eighth street at 11:30 o'clock Tuesday night, October 28th [1913], after only a comparatively brief illness.
Until a few weeks ago he was a conspicuous figure on the streets of this city and was a daily visitor at the office of the Estherville Abstract Co., of which he was president. He was also president of the Estherville State Bank and had been at the head of that institution for many years.
About two months ago his health began to fail and his decline was very rapid. There was no organic disease but simply a decline incident to old age and the wasted tissues refused to respond to stimulants or restoratives. Until the last his mind was bright and up to the final summons he was conscious and hopeful If he had lived until next January he would have been 78 years of age.
Funeral is to be held Friday afternoon from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Jas. Espeset, who is the only surviving daughter. There are no sons and his wife died about eleven years ago.
Estherville has never had a better citizen than Hon. Howard Graves and no one in whom the people had greater confidence. He was high minded; he lived a pure and exemplary life. His life was a benediction. He belonged to no fraternal organization. He was a home lover and had no desires for clubs or social prominence. His life was unostentatious; his death was peaceful.
Deceased was born in St. Lawrence county, New York, January 28th, 1836. Two years later he came with his parents, [Gaylord and Nancy Tuckerman Graves], and located in East Troy, Walworth county, Wisconsin, where his father engaged in farming and in the mercantile business. At this place the subject of this sketch received his primary education in the district school and also devoted much of his time on the farm and in his father's store.
In 1855 he came with his parents to Winneshiek county, Iowa, where the same avocations were pursued.
When 19 years of age Mr. Graves went to Freeport, Iowa, and five years later came to Emmet county where he has since resided. He engaged in farming and stock raising the first three years here, afterwards he was engaged in the mercantile business until 1871. His first store was constructed of logs and was located near the site of the Rick Island round house. He afterwards engaged in the real estate and banking business, having a private bank until 1887 when the bank was incorporated into a state bank, known as the Estherville State Bank, and has continued under that name ever since. It was the first bank established in Emmet county. He was elected to the state legislature from this district in 1870.
In 1857 he was united in marriage to Mary L. Blackman of Winneshiek county. Four children blessed this union, three sons and a daughter. The three sons died while young of a malignant disease, but the daughter, Mrs. Jas. Espeset is living, her home being in this city. A grandson, Mr. Howard Espeset, also resides here. Mrs. Graves died in 1902.
Mr. Graves accumulated a very comfortable fortune and had a magnificent home. He was thrifty and frugal and yet benevolent. No one in actual distress asked in vain of him. What he had he honestly earned. He had no enemies. His friends were as numerous as his acquaintances.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, Oct. 29, 1913.
CC Note: Howard Graves, wife Mary Blackman Graves & three children are buried in East Side Cemetery. Daughter Edith Graves Espeset & grandson Howard Espeset are also buried in East Side. For biography of Howard Graves please see Emmet County Biographies G-H.
THE GRIM REAPER
Mrs. Howard Graves Passes Away at Her Home in This City
After Lingering
Illness.
Our community was shocked last Friday at the news of the death of Mrs. Howard Graves. For some time Mrs. Graves had been a sufferer, but loving hearts and willing hands had been busy ministering in the hope that health and strength would be renewed. The end came peacefully at 12:15 p.m. [Oct 13, 1902].
Funeral services were held in the family home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Sam'l Steele, of Avon, N. Y. a former pastor of the Presbyterian church of this place, conducted the service assisted by the Rev. W. McLeod of the Presbyterian church. A large company of sorrowing friends attested by their presence, and by the numerous floral tributes, the loving remembrance in which the deceased was held.
Mary L. Blackman was born at Monroe, Conn., July 18, 1811, came to Iowa with her parents in 1856; was married to Howard Graves at Freeport, Winneshiek county, Ia., Dec. 16, 1857; moved to Emmet county in June 1860 where her home and residence has been maintained up to the time of her death. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Graves. They were Mary Edith, Howard, Lincoln, and Grace, three of whom have passed away. Mrs. Graves united with the Presbyterian church Dec. 3, 1891. A husband, daughter, son-in-law and grandson are left to mourn her sudden demise.
Mrs. Graves was a woman identified with the life and development of our city. Coming here at an early date she was active in the various enterprises for the advancement of the social and religious life of the community. A woman of strong character, tender heart, extensive kindness, her loss is keenly felt by the family, as well as by a large circle of friends. The remains were followed to their last resting place, in the east side cemetery, by a large concourse of sympathizing friends. The pallbearers were: John M. Barker, John Halverson, L. S. Williams, E. I. Sondrol, C. W. Crim and E. E. Johnston.
The heartfelt sympathy of this community is extended to the bereaved family in their hours of sorrow.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Estherville Democrat, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, Oct. 18, 1902.
CC Note: Mary Blackman Graves, husband Howard Graves & three children are buried in East Side Cemetery. Daughter Edith Graves Espeset & grandson Howard Espeset are also buried in East Side. For biography of Howard Graves please see Emmet County Biographies G-H.
MRS. PAUL G. GRAY, SR., DIES AT 66
Services 3:30 p.m. Tomorrow at Home
Mrs. Paul G. Gray, Sr., [Nadine] 66, died at 11:15 p.m. yesterday (Sunday, Aug. 29, 1948) at her cottage on Lake Okoboji of a lingering illness. The body will be taken later this afternoon to the family home at 617 N. 7th street in Estherville, where services will be held at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow. The Rev. F. E. Conaway, pastor of the Presbyterian church will officiate with burial at Oak Hill cemetery beside her husband, the late Paul. G. Gray, Sr.
Mrs. Gray was born April 27, 1882 at Holden, Mo. to Luke F. and Alice Torbert Roberts. She received her education in the public school system and at St. Cecilia Seminary, both in Holden, and at Central Missouri State Teachers college at Warrensburg, Mo.
She was united in marriage June 25, 1907 to Paul G. Gray at Kansas City, Mo. After living for short periods in Holden, Mo., Clinton, Iowa, Chicago, and Mason City, they moved in October, 1919 to Estherville, where they made their home ever since.
Mrs. Gray was a member of the Christian church in Estherville, and was active in civic and church work.
She is survived by her son Paul G. Gray, Jr., of Estherville and a daughter, Mrs. Brown G. Appleton, Warren, Ark., and six grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death May 12, 1943.
Pall bearers will be Philip E. Palmer, Henry B. Amundson, Ben B. Benda, Dominic J. Novak, George Wymer, and Frank Mahan, all of Estherville, and George R. Osland, St. James, Minn., and Gilbert Pafferman, Jr., of Swea City. All of the pall bearers are employees of the produce firm of P. G. Gray in which the deceased was an active partner.
HONORARY pall bearers: Mack J. Groves, Fred G. Parsons, Leo E. Fitzgibbons, Herman A. Jensen, Dr. Julius B. Osher, L. M. Christensen, Jay Howard, Dr. J. P. Clark, Karl F. Voigt, E. W. Knight, K. J. McDonald, Delbert Beauman, John Rhodes, Guy A. Tibbetts, Parker Bennett, Clarence Mathieson, F. Edward Rosendahl, all of Estherville, and Dr. Ruth Woolcott of Spirit Lake, Alice E. Furleigh and E. G. Morse of Mason City, Jerome A. Johnson of Buffalo Center, Henry R. Johnson of Lakota, Laurence Hurley, James E. Hurley and James E. Hurley, Jr., of Camden, Ark.
Any one wishing additional information about the funeral may call the Huffman funeral home.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Iowa, Monday, August 30, 1948.
P. G. GRAY, 60
DIES FOLLOWING HEART ATTACK
Founder of Local Business
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