Source: The Willmar Journal (Willmar, MN), November 30, 1915, page 3; rll
The funeral of Mabel Eleanor Ackerson, whose death occurred Monday, will be held tomorrow at the Swedish Lutheran church at Mamre. The deceased was the twelve-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Akerson, residing on a farm near Pennock. The sympathy of their friends goes out to them.
Alberg Infant
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN) February 26, 1895; transcribed by Mary Kay Krogman
NEW LONDON ITEMS.
An infant a few days old of Charley Alberg's died last week and was buried Saturday.
Almen, Lars Gustaf FORMER PASTOR PASSED AWAY
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MM), December 11, 1912, page 1; rll
Noted Churchman, 14 Years a Pioneer Worker in Kandiyohi County, is Dead.
Last Friday many old friends and former parishioners in this county were grieved to learn of the unexpected death of Dr. L. G. Almen, which occurred at Carthage, S. D., on Thursday, Dec. 7th. Rev. Almen was formerly pastor of the Swedish Lutheran churches at New London and Mamrelund and was well known thruout the county. Though he has suffered for the last five years from diabetes, he has lately been feeling quite well. The Sunday before his death he occupied his pulpit as usual.
Dr. Almen was a man with a strong personality, decided views and a firm character. He stood unflinchingly and uncompromisingly for the right as he saw it, and wielded a lasting influence in public affairs both in matters pertaining to the state and to the church. It might be truly said that he was the pioneer in temperance work in Kandiyohi county.
Lars Gustaf Almen was born Mar. 30, 1846, in Tosso parish, Dalsland, Sweden. His parents were Per Peterson and Mary (Anderson) Almen. He was brought up and educated in Sweden. In 1870 when he was 24 years of age he came to America, where he for about two years worked as common laborer and contractor in railroad construction in Minnesota and Wisconsin. In 1873 Mr. Almen entered the Augustana College and Seminary which was then located at Paxton, Ill. In 1875 the school was removed to Rock Island and there he graduated in 1876. The same year he was ordained to the ministry in the Sw. Luth. Augustana Synod at Jamestown, N. Y. For three years following he had charge of the church at Beaver, Ill. There Dec. 1, 1876, he was married to Miss Elise Christine Johnson, whom afterwards removed to Graceville, Minn.
His second charge was at Sacred Heart, where his family reseeded, but he spent most of his time as traveling missionary among the pioneer settlements in Renville, Chippewa, Yellow Medicine and Lac qui Parle counties.
In the fall of 1879 he accepted a call to New London, Minn., where he remained fourteen years, until August, 1893. His next charge was at Balaton, Lyon county, where he worked twelve years. Locating in St. Peter on Dec. 20, 1905, he was called to devote his time to soliciting for building and endowment funds for Gustavus Adolphus College, which work he carried on with untiring effort and signal success.
In 1909 he again resumed active work in the ministry, taking up his labor in Carthage and Clara congregations, two missions points in South Dakota.
The union of Rev. and Mrs. Almen was blessed with ten children, only one of whom has gone before. They are Mrs. Joseph Benson of Crooks, S. D., Mrs. G. H. Towley of St. Peter, Minn.; Theodore of Thief River Falls; Mrs. E. J. Vickner of Seattle, Wash.; Ansgar, Carl, Minnie, Edith and Alfonse. He is also mourned by a foster son, John A. Nordgren of Graceville, Minn., three brothers and many other relatives.
The earthly remains were taken to Balaton, Minn., yesterday for burial, ser vices being first held at Carthage before the departure. The funeral was held at the Sillerud church 7 miles out from Balaton at 2:30, at which there was a very large concourse of mourning people.
Rev. L. P. Fihn opened with Bible reading and prayer. Rev. H. Ardahl, the local pastor, was the first speaker, his theme being, "From All Has the Lord Delivered Mr." II Tim. 3:11.
Rev. C. E. Cesander of Sioux Falls delivered the main sermon using for his text I. Tim. 4:16.
Dr. Uhler spoke on behalf of the faculty and students of Gustavus Adolphus college, his thought being, "Tho He is Dead, Yet He Speaketh." Heb. 11:4.
A brother of the deceased, Hon. John Almen of Grafton, N. D., spoke of the departed and read a poem written specially for the occasion.
Resolutions of condolence from St. Peter, New London. Current Lake and Carthage congregations as well as from the Minnesota Board of Education and conference officials were read by Rev. A. T. Lundholm of St. James. Rev. C. Swenson of New London sent as a representative of the Lebanon comigration, closed with prayer. The church choir rendered three songs at the occasion and sang "Nearer My God to Thee," while the remains were viewed by those present.
The pall bearers were Andrew Lundberg, M. Hommerberg, F. Lind and J. A. Johnson, deacons at the local church.
There were many people present from different parts of the state. A delegation from each of his two congregations in South Dakota had come a hundred miles with the sorrowing family to be present at the funeral, which would indicate the high regard at which the departed pastor was held at his last calls. The floral tributes were many.
(A photo of L. G. Almen, D. D. is included in this newspaper, also view of Lebanon Church and Parsonage at New London as they appeared in the early Eighties with the late Rev. Almen and family.)
Alstrom, Olaf
Source: Willmar Tribune (MN) March 18, 1914, page 1; transcribed by rll
OBITUARY
OLAF ALSTROM
Stricken in the prime of life, Olaf Alstrom, the well-known railway engineer and citizen of Willmar, passed from this life at the home residence at Willmar last Thursday, March 13, at 10:55 a.m. in the very room in which he was born on Sept. 2, 1874. Mr. Alstrom had been suffering from cancer of the stomach for the past six months.
The deceased grew up at Willmar and lived here all his life. He attended the Willmar schools, and at an early age entered the employ of the Great Northern railway, which he has faithfully served for twenty-two years. He has served as member a City Fire department. He represented his ward on the City Council as alderman. In the Spanish war he enlisted in Co. D. of 15th Minnesota and served as corporal. He was a quiet and unassuming Christian gentleman who was well liked by his associates. In June, 1908, he was married to Miss Elsie Christina Holm who survives and bitterly mourns him, with two children, Olive Elizabeth and Willmer Olof, three and one-half years and seventeen months old respectively. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Alstrom both survive their son, whose home has been their home and where they have been tenderly cared for in their declining years. Other members of the family re two sisters-Mrs. Lottie Aune of Duluth and Mrs. Mary Westerberg of Milaca; and two brothers-John Ahlstrom of Spokane, Wash. The last named was the only one of the family not present at the funeral. He was at his old home two weeks ago to take farewell of his brother.
The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon, at one o'clock from the late residence on First street and at the Baptist church an hour later. Rev. C. E. Oberg, the pastor, officiated. The services were attended by a large concourse of our citizens who turned out to do honor to the memory of their comrade and fellow-citizen. The floral tributes were fine, among them being pieces from the Engineers, the Masons, the Fire Department and other organizations with which the deceased had affiliated. The pall bearers were William Kemp, W. O. Johnson, Wm. Nelson, Conrad Olson, Jalmar Nyquist and Charles J. Johnson, all boyhood friends. Rev. Berglund of Cambridge spoke in Swedish and Rev. Oberg in English. Rev. and Mrs. Oberg sang, "Some Sweet Day Bye and Bye," and the choir sang two selections. The flag on City Hall was placed at half-mast yesterday in honor of the departed.
The stricken families have the deepest sympathy of all the people in the community in their irreparable loss.
Amy, Archie
Source: Willmar Tribune (MN) Nov. 29, 1905, page 1; submitted by rll
COLFAX BOY DROWNED
Archie Amy, Adopted Son of C.S. Geer, Loses His Life in Stauffer's Lake While Out Hunting.While out on a hunting trip last Wednesday, Archie Amy, the 16-year old adopted son of C.S. Geer of the town of Colfax, was drowned in Stauffer's lake. Just how the accident happened no one knows, for the young man was alone at the time. An overturned boat and a cap discovered later told only too plainly that the young man had lost his life in a watery grave. At this writing (Tuesday evening) the body had not yet been recovered.
The young man left his home on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock all equipped for a hunt, and as near as we can learn was alone on the trip. The last heard of him he was seen shooting on the lake about half past four o'clock by some children on their way home from school. Not returning to his home that night the members of the household became anxious about his whereabouts, but thought that he might possibly have joined some other hunters in the neighborhood and gone to spend the night at some neighbor's place. Not coming home the following day a search was instituted that morning and about four o'clock in the afternoon the searchers were partly rewarded by finding the overturned boat in the northeast part of the lake, about 40 rods from shore. The cap which Archie wore was discovered about 35 rods southwest of where the boat was found, in among the rushes, on the following day.
There is nothing to indicate the probable cause of the drowning and unless when the body is found there is something to indicate that it was the result of accidental shooting the unfortunate affair will forever be a mystery. A diligent search has been made by a large searching party ever since Thursday. An attempt was made to drag the lake, but on account of its weedy and mossy condition this was given up.
The deepest part of the lake is about twelve feet. Improvised grappling hooks have later been used and the latest report is that explosives have been resorted to in the hope of bringing the body to the surface. The present frozen condition of the lake and the stormy weather makes the work difficult for the searchers.
Archie Amy is the son of Simon A. Amy whose present whereabouts are supposed to be near Los Angeles, Cal. He was adopted by his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Geer, after the death of his mother, being only nine days old at the time of adoption. He was nearly 17 years old at the time of the accident.
Willmar relatives, the Wm. Geer and W.W. Knight families, were notified of the sad affair by a phone message received Thursday evening and left on the following day for Colfax. Yesterday afternoon W.W. Knight passed thru here from Litchfield and expected to assist today in the search for the body by use of explosives.
Source: The Republican Press (Atwater, MN), January 4, 1924, page 1; rll
EARLY RESIDENT PASSES AWAY
Andrew Anderson, Well Known Former Business Man of Atwater, Died Last Sunday.
As the year of 1923 was drawing to a close and the hours of time were passing into history, the life of Andrew O. Anderson, one of Atwater's long time and prominent citizens, was slowly ebbing with it. He answered Death's call at five o'clock Sunday afternoon, December 30, at the age of 56 years, 5 months and 18 days.
Andrew Anderson had been in poor health just a year following a stroke of paralysis which he suffered in the year 1922 at the Christmas season. Although he was not confined to his bed for any length of time, he was not able to accomplish much work and the third stroke, which occurred at 3 o'clock the previous morning, resulted in his death less than 24 hours later.
The following, with a few corrections, is an extract from a biographical sketch of the deceased as found in the Kandiyohi County History:
"Andrew Anderson, among the well and favorably known business men of Atwater, the subject of this sketch, enjoys a well established reputation. Mr. Anderson is a Kandiyohi county boy who has grown up in the community, being less than a year old when his parents located Gennessee.
"Andrew Anderson was born in Mora parish, Dalarne, Sweden, July 12, 1867. His father is Olof Anderson, born July 20, 1842, in the same parish. The mother was born in the same parish, Feb. 21, 1844. The parents arrived in Gennessee township June 11, 1868, and located upon the homestead in Section 22. Here Andrew spent his boyhood days. He attended the district schools, the Atwater school and finally equipped himself for a business career by a course at the Archibald Business College at Minneapolis. He worked on farms and taught school in Brown county, South Dakota. Later he went to St. Paul. He worked for the Bohn Manufacturing Company, sash and door factory, and in the fall of 1887, opened a small grocery on Decatur street. The following year he came to Atwater and took charge of his father's furniture business. He continued, adding the lines of hardware and machinery, until April 12, 1904, when he sold his stock."
Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, after selling out here went to Buffalo Springs, N. D., in 1907 and proved up on a homestead which they later sold and returned to Atwater. Mr. Anderson again entered into the hardware and furniture business here in 1909 and conducted the same until 1917 when he sold the business to G. A. Stark & Co. Since then he has been in no active business with the exception of looking after his farms in this vicinity.
Deceased was married to Sarah M. Peterson, the wife who survives him, on May 2, 1888. Three daughters have been born to this union, Amy A. Alice M. and Azel. Azel died June 24, 1900, at the age of 6 years and 6 months, and Alice passed away in 1910 at nearly 19 years of age.
Besides the sorrowing wife and daughter Amy, now Mrs. Joseph Passonneau of Denver, Colo., and little grandson, Joseph Anderson Passonneau, there are the aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Olof Anderson, five sisters and three brothers left to mourn his death, besides many other relatives. The sisters and brothers are: Mrs. F. G. Brooberg, Frank, Emanuel and Mrs. Andrew Nelson, all of Minneapolis; Mrs. Henry Kraft, of Groton, S. D; Mrs. O. T. Nelson, of Stanley, N. D., and Mary and Arthur of Atwater.
Mrs. Passonneau and little son arrived here from Denver about a month before the death of the father. Mr. Passonneau had also been here or the Christmas season and it had been a great comfort to Mr. Anderson to have the family at home. Mr. Passonneau had returned to Denver and had been there but a few days when he was called back here again.
Deceased also has many old friends here and in this vicinity who will miss him and who will join with us in extending our most sincere sympathy to the family in their great sorrow.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 1:30 at the home and at 2 o'clock at the Swedish Lutheran church, of which deceased was a member. The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. M. LeVander, in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends, many being present from a distance to pay their last respects to the departed. The floral offerings were many and beautiful.
At the brief service at the home music was furnished by a male quartet composed of Dr. I. L. Porter and Messrs. Herman Swanson, Clarence Johnson and John Woken. The special music at the church included a duet by Dr. I. L. Porter and Herman Swanson and a solo by Mrs. M. Le Vander.
The pallbearers were William Kragenbring, William Martinson, Edward Peterson, Ole Christenson, Nels Ringstrom and Richard Johnson. Interment was made in the family burial lot in the Union cemetery just south of the village.
All the brothers and sisters of the deceased were present at the funeral. Among the relatives and friends from a distance were the following: Jospeh Passonneau, of Denver Color.; Andrew Anderson, a cousin of the deceased, and F. G. Brooberg and daughter Margaret, of Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Christenson of Wood Lake; Martin Olson, now of Minneapolis, and daughter Ruth, now Mrs. Himmelman, of Mankato; Mrs. John Nelson, of St. Paul; Nels Ringstrom and family, of Grove City; Mrs. Gus Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Anderson, of Willmar.
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Source: The Willmar Journal (Willmar, MN), January 5, 1924, page 1; rll
The funeral of Andrew O. Anderson long time resident of Atwater, was held there Thursday.
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), June 27, 1900, page 1; rll
Azel, daughter of Andrew Anderson of Atwater died last Sunday of quick consumption at an age of 6 years. The funeral was held Monday.
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Source:The Republican Press (Atwater, MN), June 29, 1900; rll
Azel B. L. Anderson, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Anderson, died early Sunday morning. Her death was the result of a complication of diseases which culminated in quick consumption. She had been ill for about a couple of months. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and was conducted by Mr. Swan, the acting pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church. Deceased was six years and six months old. Among those from out of of town who were present at the funeral were Mrs. Roos and Mrs. Holm of Litchfield, Mrs. F. F. Nelson and Miss Ida Peterson of Willmar and Gust Peterson of Nest Lake.
Source: Atwater Republican (Atwater, MN), June 2, 1898, page 5; rll
Mrs. B. O. Anderson died at her home on the shore of Summit Lake last Wednesday. The funeral was held Friday.
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), June 14, 1922, page 9; rll
Mrs. Brita Anderson
After a year of lingering illness, Mrs. Brita Anderson passed away on June 9th, at 5:45 p.m. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at the house and at three o'clock at the Swedish Lutheran church at Atwater, Rev. LeVander officiating.
The departed was born in 1860 on October 17, in Halsingland, Alfta socken, Sweden. She emigrated to this country in 1868 on June 19th and settlement was made in the town of Gennessee. those mourning her loss are a brother, Andrew Quist of Genesse and one sister, Mrs. R. E. Peterson of Carson, N. D. One sister died in infancy in the town of Lake Elizabeth.
The departed was married to Tysk Olof Anderson the 8th of January, 1881.
Source: Atwater Republican, Atwater, MN), June 2, 1898, page 5; rll
Mrs. William Anderson died at her home south of town yesterday morning. The funeral will be held Saturday.
Anderson, Girl
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), November 26, 1895, page 4, rll
A little daughter of Swan Anderson, of Kandiyohi station died last week.
Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), August 13, 1895, page 4; rll
Last Wednesday morning George Edward Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Anderson of Gennessee, died of quick consumption, aged 22 years. The malady was super induced through hard work on his studies at Gustavus Adolphus college last winter. The funeral was held at the Swedish Lutheran church yesterday afternoon, Rev. Hedin officiating. The interment was made in Atwater cemetery.
Anderson, Mr.
Source: Willmar Tribune (MN) October 9, 1918; submitted by rll
LAKE ANDREW NEWS.Mr. Anderson of Arctander, a renter on the Gunder Moen place, committed suicide by hanging last Saturday morning. The cause of this act is unknown.
Anderson, Conrad
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), March 29, 1922, page 5, rll
IRVING NEWS-The sad news reached us that Conrad Anderson died on Wednesday afternoon, the 22nd of March. The cause of death was diabetes which he had been troubled with for some time. He left in the bloom of youth and the bereaved relatives and friends have the deepest sympathy of all in the community.
The funeral of Conrad Anderson was held in the Nordland church last Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. E. M. Hanson and the remains were laid to rest at that cemetery.
Anderson, John Alfred
Source: Willmar Tribune (MN) October 9, 1918; submitted by rll
Suicide in Arctander.
When the Thorson & Hatlestad threshing rig and crew arrived at the John Alfred Anderson place in Arctander last Saturday morning they made a gruesome discovery. The body of the owner was found hanging from a willow stump near the setting of grain. The threshers turned around and went to another place after reporting their discovery. Coroner B. J. Branton later went out and viewed the remains, and pronounced it a case of suicide. Despondency caused by sickness in the family is thought to have caused the rash deed. The deceased was about fifty years of age.
Anderson Frederick A. ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS IN CITY
Source: Atwater Republican Press (Atwater, MN), May 31, 1929, page 1; rll
F. A. Anderson Passes Away in Minneapolis-Was Buried Here Last Sunday.
F. A. Anderson, so well known to all of us as Atwater's pioneer merchant and prominently identified with the business interests of the village for many years, passed to his eternal rest on Thursday, May 23, at 2:35 p.m., at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. August Johnson, 3233 Second Ave., Minneapolis. Death followed a brief illness from pneumonia, which Mr. Anderson contracted during a visit there.
Deceased had been in poor health for several years and as the result of an accident two years ago the 12th of last February he had been in a crippled and helpless condition. He suffered the fracture of his hip in a fall and ever since had been an invalid requiring constant care at his home, where his daughter, Mrs. Dina Heierman, patiently looked after him during his long illness. The other members of the family have also helped to give their father every comfort in his declining years.
Frederick A. Anderson was born in Vardal, Norway, Nov. 15, 1851, so had attained the age of 77 years, six months, and eight days when the final summons came. A biography of Mr. Anderson as published in the Kandiyohi County History says that "he obtained a common school education in the old country. At the age of 15, he came to America to seek his fortune. He arrived at Faribault, Minn., in the spring of 1866, where he remained about three years. He attended the common school in town of Forest Lake, Rice County for three months. He then went to LaCrosse, Wis., where he was employed in a general merchandise store till the fall of 1872. the following winter he took a course at Augsburg Seminary, Minneapolis. In the spring of 1873, he went to Willmar and obtained employment as salesman in Paulson & Rice's store. He worked there until grasshopper times, when he entered the employ of Dale & Rosie, where he remained until in June 1881. He then formed a partnership with N. J. Walen, John Nelson and P. J. Stenseng under the firm name of Anderson, Nelson &
Stenseng. The firm bought out the stock of Gronnerud Bros. at Atwater and started in business. Since that time Mr. Anderson has been continually in the business in that village. Stenseng died in the fall of 1881 and the remaining members of the firm bought his interests, changing the firm name to Anderson, Nelson & Co. Some years later Nelson sold his interest to Anderson and Walen and the firm name became Anderson & Walen. Several years after Mr. Anderson bought Walen's share in the business and conducted it alone until 1899, when Mr. Walen again became a member of the firm. The firm then erected the fine brick business block which Mr. Anderson now occupies. In 1901 Mr. Anderson again bought out his partner's share and became sole owner of the business. He conducts a general merchandise store and is counted among the most successful businessmen of Atwater."
We might add to the above that Mr. Anderson was one of the incorporators of the former Security State Bank of Atwater which was organized in 1890 and was its president, holding this position also in the First National Bank, which was later organized and which succeeded the first named institution. He served as a village trustee in 1885 and also as a treasurer of the common school district for six years from 1888. He affiliated in lodge work as a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Mr. Anderson took considerable pride in civic affairs and was always ready to give a helping hand for the improvement and upbuilding of the community. He was a public spirited citizen and a liberal contributor to all worthy enterprises.
Mr. Anderson had been married twice, both of his helpmeets having preceded him in death. Surviving him by the first union are the three daughters, Mrs. Dina Heierman, Mrs. August Johnson (Ida) of Minneapolis, and Mrs. Ole Person (Valborg) of Atwater. Arnold L. and Ingvald G. Anderson are the two surviving sons by the second marriage, both residing in the village and conducting their father's mercantile business. A daughter, Emma, was also born to this union and has gone beyond. There are eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A sister Mrs. Nettie Peterson, living at Spokane, Wash., also mourns the death of the departed citizen. A number of more distant relatives as well as a host of friends will also miss him. The sympathy of this community goes out to the bereaved members of the family.
Funeral services were conducted here at the Bethlehem Lutheran church on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. John Trelstad, pastor of the deceased, officiating. The church was filled with not only Atwater citizens but also many old friends from the surrounding territory as well as more distant points who came to pay their last respects to the departed pioneer resident. The pastor in his sermon paid a high tribute to the deceased as a citizen who was ever ready to help in contributing toward benevolent work and especially in the support of the church. A fitting tribute to the deceased pioneer merchant was also in evidence in the large and beautiful floral offerings from our business people as well as others. The musical part of the services included the singing of a favorite Norwegian song, "Den Store Hvide Flok," by the following quintet: Rev. and Mrs. John Trelstad, Miss Stella Johnson, Thomas Quello and Bernhard Thorp. This was sung by request. The last four named also sang a favorite English hymn, "God Be With You Till We Meet Again." The deceased also had another favorite hymn in Norwegian, "Gjae ar en Gjest og Siemmed," which was read by the pastor.
As a memorial to the deceased, the pastor announced a contribution form Mr. and Mrs. Nels J. Nelson to go toward the mission fund.
Pallbearers had been selected from both the older and younger generation of citizens as follows: Andrew M. Anderson, John O. Malmberg, Axel Johnson, Lewis P. Larson, Dr. I. L. Porter, and Simon E. Solmonson. Interment took place at the Norwegian Lutheran cemetery east of the village, where the remains were laid at rest in the family burial lot.
Relatives from a distance in attendance at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. August Johnson, son-in-law and daughter of the deceased, of Minneapolis; Mrs. A. L. Aldrich (nee Florence Heierman), a grandchild, of Ithaca, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Martin Strand of Maynard and Toby Johnson of Spicer.
Mr. Anderson will be missed by his many friends and especially by the bereaved members of his family circle.
Anderson (Lundby), Ingeborg Maria
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), December 8, 1915, page 12; rll
The Angel of Death visited the F. A. Anderson home in this village last Friday morning and removed from the family circle the beloved wife and mother, Mrs. Ingeborg Maria Anderson, after an illness of about two years. The patient sufferer passed away peacefully at five o'clock. A true and noble life has thus answered the summons of Death and another highly respected resident is mourned by the community as well as those closer related by family ties.
Mrs. F. A. Anderson, whose maiden name was Ingeborg Maria Lundby, was born at Hurdahlen, Norway, Sept. 11, 1860, and consequently had reached the age of 55 years, 2 month sand 8 days when the end came. After receiving a good education in the common schools as well as the Sagathun Seminary, she left her native home and came to America. On June 22, 1882 she was united in marriage in Atwater to Mr. Anderson and the following children were born to this union: Emma (now deceased), Arnold and Ingvald. Besides the two sons the deceased is also survived by the following daughters of Mr. Anderson by a former marriage: Mrs. Dina Heierman, Atwater; Ida, now Mrs. August Johnson, Minneapolis, and Valborg, now Mrs. O. Person, also of Minneapolis. To all of these children the deceased had been a kind and loving mother and they together with their father deeply mourn her death. She is also survived by her parents and three brothers in Norway.
Mrs. Anderson a devoted church worker as well as a devoted home maker and her christian character was shown in the great interest she took in the Throndjhem church society affairs, being one of the active members of that Norwegian Lutheran denomination. She was of a quiet and unassuming nature and her good deeds won fro her a host of friends who will always remember her as a kind neighbor and true associate.
The funeral took place on Monday at 1:30 p.m., and was very largely attended. Following a brief service at the home the remains were taken to the Swedish Lutheran church, where Rev. B. O. Berg conducted the services and preached the funeral sermon. Rev. J. Hoifeld assisted at the services with a brief address in English and spoke comforting words to the bereaved ones. Special music and rendered by a male quartet and also a mixed quartet, and vocal solos were given by Dr. Lester Porter and Mr. Theo. Olson, the latter singing a favorite son of the deceased, "Den Store Hvide Flok." The floral emblems and other floral offerings were numerous and very beautiful and testified to the high esteem in which the deceased was held. They included tributes from the church societies as well as other organizations, the local business houses and many friends from a distance.
The last sad rites were performed at the Norwegian Lutheran cemetery in the presence of many old friends and neighbors who followed the deceased to her last resting place-Atwater Republican press.
Anderson, Ole
Source: Willmar Tribune (MN) Nov. 29, 1905, page 2; rll
Ole Anderson of Litchfield committed suicide last Wednesday by hanging himself in the haymow of his barn. No cause for the act is known.
Source: The Republican Press (Atwater, MN), November 28, 1924, page 1; rll
DEATH SUMMONS PIONEER RESIDENT
Olof Anderson, Resident of County Over 55 Years, Passed Away at Home in Atwater.
Olof Anderson, one of Atwater's early pioneer residents, passed away at his home here Saturday evening at 11:10 after an illness of about four years.
Deceased was born July 20 1842, in Mora, Dalarne, Sweden, and died Nov. 22, 1924, thus being 82' years, 4 months, and 2 days of age at the time of death. He had been a sufferer from complications of diseases for the past four years, having, during this time, undergone operations in Minneapolis. For the past two years his mind became weak and he became helpless in caring for himself. He was, however, up and about even to the day of his death. HIs faithful wife and daughter, Mary, have cared for him in the home and given him every comfort.
Mr. Anderson was married to Brita Matson, the wife who survives him, at the old home in Sweden on Jan. 4, 1864, and had he survived a few weeks longer they would have reached 61 years of wedded life. They celebrated their golden wedding here 11 years ago. To this union were born 12 children, four of them preceding the father in death. Two died in infancy, Mathilda, at age of 15 years, died in 1888 and Andrew, the oldest son, died Dec. 30 1923. The widow and the following eight children are left to mourn his death: Carrie, Mrs. F. G. Brooberg, of Minneapolis; Mary, at home; Frank E., now at Los Angles, Calif.; Selma, Mrs. Henry Kraft, of Groton, S. D.; Emanuel (M. E.), of Minneapolis; Arthur, of Atwater; Lydia, Mrs. Andrew Nelson, of Minneapolis; Nellie, Mrs. O. T. Nelson, of Stanley, N. D. There are also 23 grandchildren and three great grand-children.
Olof Anderson and wife came to America and settled on a homestead in Gennessee township, Sec. 22, June 11, 1869, nad remained there seven years. The family then moved into Atwater, where they have lived over 48 years. Mr. Anderson was the first hardware and furniture dealer and undertaker in Atwater. He was also a contractor and carpenter and he followed the carpenter work the latter years of his life, retiring from active work about ten years ago. He built many of the early residences of this vicinity, besides public buildings and churches, including the Swedish Lutheran church and the first parsonage. He was a member of the Swedish Lutheran church nad served as deacon and trustee in the earlier days. Deceased was of the old type of sturdy pioneers. He was always energetic and possessed of a wonderful vitality. He had many friends and was highly respected in the community.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the home at 2 o'clock and at the Swedish Lutheran church at 2:30, with Rev. M. LeVander officiating. Mrs. LeVander rendered a solos at the home and at the church Clarence Johnson and Herman Swanson sang a duet, Mrs. Ben Samstad a solo, and there were selections by the choir. The funeral was largely attended and many floral tributes were in evidence.
The remains were laid to rest in the Atwater Union cemetery. The following acted as pallbearers: P. O. Hall, Wm. Peterson, John Swendson, Charles Rossell, Eric Bergquist and Frank O. Ellstrom.
The children were all present at the funeral with the exception of Frank of Los Angles, Calif. Other relatives present were A. P. Anderson, A. L. Anderson, P. L. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Petri and daughters Arline, F. G. Brooberg and daughter, Margaret, Mrs. Emanuel Anderson, Andrew Nelson and son Paul, all of Minneapolis.
(A photo of Mr. and Mrs. Olof Anderson on occasion of their golden wedding anniversary included with this article.)
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Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), December3, 1924, page 2; rll
ANOTHER PIONEER PASSES AWAY
Mr. and Mrs. Olof Anderson of Atwater Were Married 61 Yeas Ago in Sweden
The funeral of the late Olof Anderson of Atwater was held last Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house and 2:30 o'clock at the Swedish Lutheran Church of Atwater, Rev. M. Le Vander officiating. Mrs. LeVander sang a solo at the home and Clarence Johnson and Herman Swanson rendered a duet at church. Mrs. Rose Samstad also rendered a solo. A number of selections were furnished by the choir.
The pall bearers were P. O. Hall, Wm. Peterson, John Swenson, Charles Rossell, Erick Bergquist and F. O. Ellstrom.
The deceased passed away at this home at Atwater Nov. 22, after four years of suffering from complication of diseases. He was born at Mora, Dalarne, Sweden, July 20, 1842, and was thus at the time of his death 82 years, 4 months and 2 days old.
Olof Anderson was married to Brita Matson, who still survives, in Sweden, Jan. 4, 1864. They celebrated their golden wedding 11 years ago. Their union was blessed with twelve children whom four have gone before. Those who are left to mourn with the widow are Mrs. F. G. Broberg of Minneapolis, Mary at home, Frank E., now at Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Henry Kraft of Groton, S. D., Emanuel of Minneapolis, Arthur of Atwater, Mrs. Andrew Nelson of Minneapolis, and Mrs. O. T. Nelson of Stanley, N. D. There are 23 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. All the children were present at the funeral except Frank.
Mr. and Mrs. Olof Anderson came to America and settled on a homestead in Gennessee township, Sec. 22, June 11, 1869, and remained there seven years. The family then moved to Atwater, where they resided over 48 years. Mr. Anderson was the first hardware and furniture dealer and undertaker in Atwater.
He was also a contractor and carpenter and he followed the carpenter work the later years of his life, retiring from active work about ten years ago. He built many of the early residence of that vicinity, besides public buildings and churches, including the Swedish Lutheran church and the first parsonage. He was a member of the Swedish Lutheran church and served as deacon and trustee in the earlier days.
Alternate name: Tysk Olof Anderson
Source: Willmar Argus (Willmar, MN), March 6, 1890, page 4; rll
Tilda Anderson, daughter of Olof Anderson, died last Thursday morning at 11:30 a.m., aged 14 years. The deceased had been sick for a long time, but bore her severe sufferings with an uncomplaining spirit. She was a bright beloved child, and the grief stricken parents, in their sad bereavement, have the sympathy of the community. The funeral was held Sunday, at 3 o'clock, at the Swedish Lutheran church.
Source: Atwater Republican (Atwater, MN), June 20, 1930, page 9; rll
William Anderson was born July 23, 1838, in Alfta Ian, Sweden. He came to America in 1868 and came to Atwater in 1869, taking a homestead later on in Gennessee township, which was his home until the fall of 1912. He affiliated with the First Lutheran chucrh of Atwater in 1869, being one of the charter members. Deceased was of a kind disposition and generous hearted. He was devoted to his church and was a regular attendant as long as he was able. Mr. Anderson was married to Miss Kristina Mattso nin 1870 and this union was blessed with four children. The wife and two children have preceded him in death. Two sons survive-Martin A. of Atwater and Emil of Gennessee, having made his home for eighteen years with the last named.
Mr. Anderson was laid to rest in the Union cemetery south of Atwater Saturday afternoon following funeral services at the home of Emil Anderson at 1:30 and at the First Lutheran church at 2:30, with Rev. Arnold Nelson officiating. Music at the services included a duet by the Knutson sisters, "some Day the Silver chord Shall Break," at the home and at the church they sang "Shall We Meet Beyond to River. Two Swedish numbers were rendered by a trio composed of Miss Ethel Miller, Mrs. B. A. Holm and Herman Swanson. There were many floral offerings.
The pall bearers were Erick Engwall, Andrew Flygare, Andrew Quist Olof Mattson, and Leonard and Ludvig Anderson.
Anson, Elna
Source: Willmar Tribune (MN) October 9, 1918; rll
MRS. ELNA ANSON.
Mrs. Elna Anson, beloved wife of Mons Anson of Sevea, passed from the scenes of this life last Friday morning, Oct. 4th at 10 o'clock at the age of 67 years, 1 month, 21 days. After a lingering illness from diabetes having been confined to her bed a patient sufferer for the greater part of nine months. Mrs. Anson was born in Lyby, Frosta Harad, Malomo, Sweden, August 13,1851. Confirmed in 1866, came to America in 1871 to Princeton, Ill. Moved to Seva, Kandiyohi county, Minnesota March 1, 1904 from Buda, Ill. She has been a faithful member of the Swedish Lutheran church wherever she has resided, joining in Princeton, Ill., when first coming to this country; later at Wyanet and in 1905 The Svea church, where she has been an example of true christian devotion for fourteen years. On March 1, 1875, she was married to Mons Anson, who is left to mourn a faithful companion, and four children, Carl Enus; Aaron Gabriel; Anna Victoria; and Emma Elvina, (Mrs. Oscar H. Johnson) who will miss their kind and loving mother. Other relatives are three brothers, John and Ola Nilson of Chicago, and Andrew Landin of Pennock, two sisters, Mrs. John Benson of Chicago and Miss Maria Nelson of Sweden.
The funeral was held at the Svea Lutheran church Tuesday, Oct. 8th, Rev. J. B. Sorenson preached the funeral sermon in which he paid special tribute to the beautiful christian character of the deceased and proved by the word of God that the faith that is steadfast to the end will be the beginning of real life. Appropriate singing was rendered by a ladies chorus. The casket was covered with beautiful flowers, a loving tribute of relatives and friends. The remains were laid to rest in the Svea cemetery. The pall bearers were N.O. Nelson, P. N. Nelson, P.O. Nelson, E. R. Swenson, C. A. Bangtson and Otto Lindquist. People of the whole community and many form Willmar and nearby towns by their presence paid a tribute of respect to the departed pioneer.
Peace be to her memory.
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), May 5, 1920, page 1; rll
JOHN W. ARCTANDER IS DEAD AT SEATTLE
Former Willmar Attorney Passes At the Age of Seventy-one Years.
The Minneapolis Journal last Monthly published the following:
John W. Arctander, former Minneapolis attorney, is dead at Seattle, according to word received today by Ludvig Arctander, 425 New York Life building, his brother.
"John Arctander was born in Norway Oct.2, 1849, and came to the United States in 1871. He practiced law in Minneapolis until eight years ago, when he went to Seattle.
"He became nationally known when he defended Judge St. Julien Cox of New Ulm in 1882, who was impeached for drunkenness. Arctander's client failed to appear in court the last day of the trial and a conviction was obtained. This is the only case of the kind ever tried in the state of Minnesota, according to Ludvig Arctander. The proceedings covered three legal volumes. He was also the legal representative of the street railway company for two years, until he left for Seattle.
"Arctander is survived by his wife, a son, Horace Arctander of Chicago, a daughter, Mrs. Estelle Heidenrich of Christiania, Norway; three brothers, Ludvig and Captain A. O. Arctander of Minneapolis and Rev. O. G. Arctander of Christiania and a sister, Miss Karen Arctander, also of Christiania."
In the late seventies and early eighties J. W. Arctander was located at Willmar for the practice of law. In 1880 he was elected as District Attorney for the Twelfth Judicial District. The township of Arctander was named for him, and he made a donation for the erection of the Town Hall in that township. In 1885 he started the Willmar Argus, a newspaper that was merged with the Gazette, about twenty years ago.
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), January 27, 1915, page 3; rll
On Sunday at 4:20 a.m., Ole Arneson passed away at his farm home east of the village. The end came after a long illness from heart trouble.
He was 72 years, one month and 15 days of age. He was born Dec. 2, 1842, near Kongsburg, Norway, and came to this country in May, 1866, taking up his residence for a brief period in Meeker County. Later he secured the 80-acre homestead in this county, of which he had been a residence for early 49 years. During the early days of Willmar he resided there about six years. He was one of the employees of the railroad and later was employed by the firm of Spicer & Larson. declassed was united in marriage Dec. 31, 1874, in Pope County to Miss Julia Otilia Hanson, who had been his faithful helpmate until the time of her death, Aug. 18, 1910. To this union eight children were born, two of whom, a daughter and a son, died in infancy. The surviving children are Olga, Edwin, William, Minie and Arnold, who reside at home, and Alfred, married, who lives in the village. Deceased is also survived by the following sisters: Mrs. J. P. Johnson, Glenwood; Mrs. H. T. Halvorson, Litchfield; Mrs. Wm. Halvorson, Grand View, Mont.; Mrs. N. J. Dahl, Minneapolis.
Mr. Arneson, as one of the oldest members of the Kandiyohi County Old Settlers' Association. He was one of the organizers of the Norwegian Lutheran Church and served the Trondhjem congregation as one of its first officers.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon with services at the farm residence at 1 o'clock and at the Throndjhem Church in the village at 2 o'clock. Rev. Norlie conducted the funeral services in the presence of a large number of old neighbors and friends. Atwater Republican Press.
