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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
Final Rite Held May 29 For H. Ahlbom
Helmer J. Ahlbom, 81, lifetime resident of Grant County, passed away Tuesday at the Hoffman Nursing Home.
The son of Peter and Christina Ahlbom he was born August 25, 1889 in Land township. He was united in marriage to Christine Tollefson on November 18, 1915 and farmed in Land township until he retired in 1958 and moved into Hoffman.
Surviving are his wife, one son-Harold of Richfield, two grandchildren, and one sister-Mrs. Anna Ausland of Hoffman.
Funeral services were Saturday at the Bethel Lutheran Church, Hoffman, Rev. John Dehaan officiated, burial was in the church cemetery. Pall bearers were--Kermit Bragg, John Soderholm, Stuart Starner, Harlan Bratlien, James Robertson and Dean Ray Tollefson.
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
Christine Ahlbom Final Rites Held
Funeral services were heldon Tuesday, June 1, 1982 for Christine Mildred Ahlbom of Alexandraia at 11 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church of Hoffman with Rev. Robert F. Vedell officiating. Interment was at Bethel Lutheran Cemetery, Grant County, MN.
The soloist, Maynard Nordquist was accompanied by Colleen Larson. Pallbearers were Donald Bratlien, Harlan Bratlien, Ivan ausland, Kenneth Tessmer, Roger Bratlien and Richard Bratlien.
Christine Mildred Ahlbom was born in Kensington on November 8, 1891, the daughter of Tom and Augusta (Anderson) Tollefson. She was baptized and confirmed at Nora Lutheran Church of Nora Township. Christine attended rural school in Kensington and also a Business school in Glenwood. On November 18, 1915 she and Hlemer J. Ahlbom were married at Nora Lutheran Church. They resided in the Hoffman area and this was her home until she moved to Alexandria approximately six years ago.
Christine died at the Bethany Home in Alexandria on Sunday, May 30, 1982.
Survivors include one son Harold E. Ahlbom of Edina; granddaughter, Mrs. Dan (Linda) Frolland of Marine on St. Croix; grandson Bruce H. Ahlbom of Denver, CO, two great grandchildren; three sisters; Tillie Borgen of Tacoma, WA, Adeline Robertson of Roseburg, OR, and Evelyn Bragg of Morris; two brothers; Oliver Tollefson of New Brighton, and Elmer Tollefson of Alexandria.
She is preceded in death by her husband Helmer, one daughter Adele, three sisters, and three brothers.
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.
