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GRANT COUNTY OBITS
Grant County Herald of May 19, 1887
IN MEMORIAM
DIED--At the home of his parents, May 13th, 1887, in the town
of Elbow Lake, Arthur, only child of E.G. and Sarah Ellsworth,
aged 2 years, 11 months and 13 days.
Arthur was a sweet spirited and well developed lovely child,
the pride of the home circle. These deeply bereaved parents have the
sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances in this, the hour
of their greatest grief--still, words suffice but little to the heart that
is so stricken.
Grant County Herald of June 2, 1887
Died, in Lawrence, Grant county, April 27, Aaron Shaw, aged nearly
82 years. He was the father orf Horace and John Shaw, was a native
of New York state, and was a member of the Baptist church. He loved
and served his Maker, and lived in peace with all men. The funeral
sermon was delivered by Rev. Mr. Goddard at the church in Western, where
he was buried.
Grant County Herald of Sept. 16, 1887
Died--At Elbow Lake, Minn., on September 13th, 1887, Harold Gordon,
only child of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Belyea, aged one month.
Grant County Herald of Sept. 22,
1887
Died.
PETERSON.--At his home in the town of Elk Lake, Grant county,
Minn., on September 16th, 1887, of heart disease, John O. Peterson,
aged 65 years.
Mr. Peterson was born in Sweden. He came to this country
in 1865, and first located in Washington county, this state, but in a few
months removed to this county. He has always ranked among the most
honest and industrious farmers of the county, and as one of the few wealthy
ones as well. Besides a large circle of friends he leaves a wife, seven
children and numerous grand-children to mourn their loss. The children's
names are as follows: Mrs. James E Williams, wife of the clerk of court,
Mrs. John G. Peterson, of Barrett, Mrs. N. F. Schroeder, of Wheaton, Chas.
G. Peterson, of Evansville, Peter J., Frank A., and Martin Peterson, of Elk
Lake. His faithful wife and eldest son, Peter, were the only
members of ther family at his deathbed. He had been ill but a few days.
He died in full possession of all his mental frailities and the last
words he uttered were ones of consolation to his family for they gave undoubted
evidence that it would be well with him in the life beyond. His last
words were, "Do not mourn for me, I am prepared to go." Funeral services
were held at Zionsburg Swedish Lutheran church in Douglas county, near the
home of the deceased, on September 20th, Rev. Johnson officiating.
Grant County Herald of Oct. 20, 1887
The family of E. Wicklund is stricken with a great grief in the death
of their only daughter, Emma. She was taken down for with
typhoid-fever about two months ago, and after a severe illness expired on
the 13th inst. at the age of 18. Her remains were taken to the Wennersborg
cemetary interment on Sunday. This is a hard blow on the parents as
they lost their eldest daughter about two years ago, and their youngest one
about a year ago. They have three boys living the oldest being about
11.
Ashby/Grant County Farmer of Apr 2, 1899
Bennie Melby of Rothsay, a cousin of K. N. Melby was killed by a falling
tree at Swan River, last week. His brother Anton of Rothsay and K. N. Melby
were at once summonded to Swan River.
Hoffman Advocate of Feb. 17, 1906
Ole Moe one of Urness pioneer citizens died last week at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. A. Barsness. The funeral took place Monday from the
Moe Norwegian Luth. Church. Rev. M. Juul officiating.
Hoffman Advocate of Feb. 17, 1906
CALLED HOME Miss Tillie Thorstad, of Swan Lake, Dies at the
age of 28 years.
It becomes our sad duty this week to chronicle the death of Miss Tillie Thorstad which occured at the home of her sister, Mrs. Erick Sletten, Saturday morning, Feb. 10th. Her death was due to a chronic stomach trouble from which she has been suffering for over a year.
Deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peder O. Thorstad of Swan Lake township, and was born on April 29th, 1878, therefore 28 years of age. She was a young lady of estimable traits of character, and was held high in esteem by her many friends in Swan Lake where she was born and raised.
Besides the parents the deceased is survived by four sisters and three brothers viz: Mrs. H. O. Aamot, Farwell; Mrs. Erick Sletten, Hoffman; Mrs. E. A. Bjelde, Mayville, N.D.; Mrs. A. Amundsin, Bangor, Wis.; Albert Thorstad, Erdahl and Olous and Ole who reside at home. All the sisters and brothers with exception of Mrs. Amundson were present at her bedside and funeral.
The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at the home of the deceased and at the Norwegian Luth. Church in Scandia. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Torwick, of Morris who preached a very eloquent sermon, paying high
tribute to the deceased. The sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved
parents and family.
Hoffman Tribune of June 3, 1917
Grant County Herald of Nov. 22, 1927
Edna Fahlin
After a lingering illness of more than a year, Edna Fahlin,
highly esteemed young lady of this community, was called by death on Friday,
Nov. 11 at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Fahlin of Solem.
Miss Edna was born Oct. 7, 1905 in Solem, being 22 years of
age at the time of death.
Hoffman Tribune of June 10, 1982
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