Herbranson, Gunil 1861 - 1948

HERBRANSON, KNUDSON, KNUDTSON, CONNORS, WETHEY

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 6/24/2024 at 16:53:38

Clayton County Register, 11 Mar. 1948.

Gunil Herbranson died at her home Saturday morning, March 06, 1948.

She was born in Wagner township about 3 1/2 miles west of St. Olaf on March 18, 1861. Her father and mother were both born in Norway. They came to America and after living a short time in Wisconsin they settled on the farm where Gunil was born and spent the greater part of her life.

In 1895 she and her sister Emma went into the mercantile business with their brother-in-law, the late H. O. Knudson at Inwood, Iowa. After a few years they sold out their interest and returned to their home farm.

Later they again went into the mercantile business in Preston, Minn., where they lived for several years. Then they sold out and moved to Decorah with her family. It wasn't long before she again settled on the farm where she lived until 1941 when she moved to Elkader where she has since resided.

She is survived by her two sisters, Johanna and Emma and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 09 at 2 o'clock from the Herbranson home. Dr. S. J. Strandjord officiated.

Pallbearers were: Theodore Loftsgard, Millien Loftsgard, Ole Embretson, Ole Loftsgard, Clarence Anderson and Kenneth Olson.

Out of town relatives who attended the funeral were: Maurice Knudtson, Kit Carson, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Nick Connors, Vickie Kay Connors, Donald Connors, Eado, Colo.; Mrs. F. S. Wethey, Geneva, New York; Mr. and Mrs. Millien Loftsgard, Ione Loftsgard, Postville; Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Loftsgard, and Mr. and Mrs. Helmer Loftsgard, Elgin, Iowa.