ANNA JACKSON Mrs. Andrew Jackson, 70, nee Anna Halverson, of Rockland, died today at the Holy Family hospital. She was born in Rockland in 1874, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ole Halverson. In 1910 she was wedded to Andrew Jackson in Chicago and they took up their residence at Stiles, Wis. Mr. Jackson died in 1940 since which time Mrs. Jackson made her home with her sisters in Rockland. Survivors are four brothers, Hans and Carl of Rockland, Anton and Bennett of Eaton; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Bezzio of Chicago, Mrs. Julia Jorgenson and Miss L. Halverson of Rockland. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Berge funeral home, Valders and at 2 o’clock at the West Valders Lutheran cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Friday noon until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, March 14, 1945 - page 2
CHRISTIAN JACKSON Christian Jackson Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Christian Jackson Gender Male Burial Place Valders, Wis. Death Date 16 May 1898 Death Place Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 29 Birth Date 17 Apr 1869 Birthplace Wis. Occupation Farmer Race White Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Ella Father's Name Andrew Isackson Father's Birthplace Norway Mother's Name Ellevene Mother's Birthplace Norway "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch ******** Christian Jackson Wisconsin, Death Records Name Christian Jackson Event Type Death Event Date 1898 Event Place Cato, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Cato, Wis. Gender Male Age 29 Marital Status Married Race W Occupation Farmer Birth Date 17 Apr 1869 Birth Year (Estimated) 1869 Birthplace Wisconsin Burial Place Valders, Wis. Father's Name Andrew Isackson Father's Birthplace Norway Mother's Name Ellevene Isackson Mother's Birthplace Norway Spouse's Name Ella Jackson "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** Christian Olavus Jackson, son of *Andreas Isaksen and Ellevine Larsdatter, b 17 April 1869 Cato, d 16 May 1898 Cato. Farmer in Cato. m 7 March 1894 Valders to Olina (Ella), daughter of *Torjus G. Torrison and Anne Guttormsdatter, b 23 Dec 1871 Rockland, d 20 Oct 1952 bur Valders. Joined Manitowoc Congregation 1905. Children: Torgus Abel b 27 Sept 1894, d 10 Feb 1983 Manitowoc, m 23 Aug 1927 Valparaiso, Indiana, to Ruth Leona McAfee 1901-1991; Edna Amanda b 27 June 1896, d 13 June 1979 Manitowoc, m Louis Pichler d 1941; Kenneth Olavus b 30 April 1898 Cato, d 17 March 1899 Cato; Luella Oline b 30 April 1898, d 14 April 1986 Manitowoc, ml Raschke, m2 1963 to Alvin Benson. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 36
ELLA JACKSON Mrs. Christian Jackson, 81, former County resident, died Saturday night in Chicago, where she had resided for more than 35 years. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the West Valders Lutheran Church. The Rev. A. B. Holland will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. She was born Ella Torrison in Rockland in 1871 and was married to Mr. Jackson. Her husband died in 1900 (sic) and the family moved to Manitowoc. Ten years later they moved to Chicago. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Edna Pickler and Mrs. Luella Roshke of Chicago; son, Abel Jackson of Chicago; and two grandsons. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home in Valders. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 13, 1952 P. 9
KENNETH JACKSON Kenneth O. Jackson birth: 30 April 1898 Cato, Wis. death: 17 March 1899 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1899 Cato, Wis. father: Christian Jackson mother: Ella Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
RUTH L. MCAFEE JACKSON Ruth L. Jackson, 89, formerly of Valders, passed away Saturday morning, February 16, 1991, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral Services will be 11 am Tuesday at Christainson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders. Rev. John Conrad will officiate with burial to follow at Valders West Cemetery. She was born November 5, 1901, at Joliet, Ill., daughter of the late James McAfee and Ada Warrick McAfee. She married T. Abel Jackson, in 1927, at Chicago. She and her husband resided in Chicago until 1962 when they moved to Valders. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Clarks Mills, and the Church Marion Council. Survivors include a nephew, a cousin, great nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Christainson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 10 am Tuesday until the time of services. Newspaper Announcement: 1991 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******** Ruth L. Jackson, 89 formerly of Valders, passed away Saturday morning, February 16, 1991, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders. Rev. John Conrad will officiate with burial to follow at Valders West Cemetery. She was born November 5, 1901, at Joliet, Ill., daughter of the late James McAfee and Ada Warrick McAfee. She married T. Abel Jackson in 1927 at Chicago. She and her husband resided in Chicago until 1962 when they moved to Valders. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Clarks Mills, and the Church Marin Council. Survivors include a nephew, Ken and Joanne Raschke of Winston Salem, North Carolina; a cousin, Randall and Carol Wenig of Willowbrook, Ill.; great nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 10 a.m. Tuesday until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, February 18, 1991 P. B8
TURGES ABEL JACKSON T. Abel Jackson, 88, of Valders, died Thursday evening, Feb. 10, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Revs. Oz Twedt and Carl Peters will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Jackson was born Sept. 27, 1894, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Christian and Ella Torrison Jackson. He attended Manitowoc schools and married Ruth McAfee Aug. 23, 1927, at Valparaiso, Ind. He was formerly in auto sales in partnership in Gerds Motors, Chicago, retiring to Valders in 1962. Survivors include his wife, Ruth, and a sister, Mrs. Luella Benson of Valders. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church form 11 a.m. Monday until the time of service. There will be no Sunday evening visitation at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders. Herald Times Reporter, February 11, 1983 P. 3
GLENROY JANDREY Glenroy E. Jandrey, age 83, of 1422 Jackson St., New Holstein, died on Friday morning, March 28, 2008, at the Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein. Glenroy was born on July 22, 1924, in the town of Rantoul, son of the late Charles and Minnie (Wunrow) Jandrey. He was a sergeant in U.S. Army, serving in Germany from 1946 to 1947. On July 27, 1950, he married the former Janice Mae Berge in Valders. Glenroy retired from farming in the town of Cato in 1986. He enjoyed horses and the outdoors, and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by one brother: Charles Jandrey; one sister- in-law: Audrey Jandrey; one brother-in-law: Willard Dickert; mother- in-law and father-in-law: Albert and Melissa Berge; one brother-in- law and sister-in-law: Glenn and Donna Berge; and two nephews: Paul Berge and Daniel Jandrey. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Bill Gruenstern. Burial will be held at Valders West Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at Faith Lutheran Church on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 5 p.m. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Calumet Rehabilitation Center, Calumet Memorial Hospital and (private), for the care and compassion shown toward Glenroy and his family. Herald Times Reporter, March 29, 2008
JANICE JANDREY Janice "Janis" M. Jandrey, age 87, formerly of New Holstein, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Janice was born August 19, 1928 in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late Albert and Melissa (Berge) Berge. She was a graduate of Valders High School with the Class of 1946. Janice worked as a secretary for the Salvatorian Center for 38 years retiring in 1991. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Valders and enjoyed puzzles. The love of her life was Glenroy Jandrey whom she was united to in marriage on May 27, 1950 in Valders. He preceded her in death on March 28, 2008. Survivors include two special nephews and their wives: Mark & Kathy Berge and Ron & Kaye Jandrey, all of Reedsville; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Lucy Jandrey, Kaukauna; Donald & Muriel Jandrey, Dixon, IL; Shirley Jandrey, Reedsville; William & Cheryl Jandrey, Reedsville; Lorraine Dickert, New Holstein; Doris Jandrey, Manitowoc; and Sophia Jandrey, Manitowoc. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Janice was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother Albert Glenn Berge, sister-in-law Donna Berge, nephew Paul Berge and several in laws: Father-in-law and Mother-in-law Charles & Minnie Jandrey; brothers-in-law Willard Dickert, Charles Jandrey, Lawrence Jandrey and Eugene Jandrey; sister-in-law Audrey Jandrey, a nephew Daniel Jandrey and a great nephew Pearce Khail. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Erica Cunningham with burial to follow services at Valders West Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Faith Lutheran Church from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the Jandrey family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special Thank You to Riverwoods Estates for making Janice part of their family and caring for her. Also to Aurora Medical Center ER, Two Rivers and the third floor staff for the excellent care given and to Aurora At Home Hospice for their comfort. Finally to Rev. Erica Cunningham for her spiritual support. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Apr. 18, 2016
AMBJOR LYKEN HANSON (listed with Jarstad) Mrs. A. J. Hanson, a resident of the city is dead at her home on Chicago Street, aged 83 years. One son, Ole Berge of Valders and daughter, Mrs. Gilbert, city, survive. The funeral will be held at Valders. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Jan. 4, 1906 - page 2 ****** Mrs. Ambrose T. Hanson passed away at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Gilbert, Chicago street, last week Tuesday night, the cause of death being rheumatism and infirmities incident to advanced age. The decedent was 83 years old and had been a resident of the city for a long time. She leaves no children. The funeral was held on Thursday from the Gilbert home, interment taking place at Valders. Many friends of the departed attended the funeral. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 11, 1906
ANNA JARSTAD (d. 1874) Name: Jarstad, Anna D.: 8/7/1874 B.: Reg. D.: 8/8/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 1 Yr. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Cato Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. O. Alfson Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.319 (NOTE: Day of death is off by 5 days on tombstone)
ANNE PEDERSDATTER JARSTAD (d. 1885) Annie O. Jarstard Wisconsin, Death Records Name Annie O. Jarstard Event Type Death Event Date 1885 Event Place Liberty, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Female Age 75 Marital Status Married Race white Occupation farmer's wife Birth Date 1810 Birth Year (Estimated) 1810 Birthplace Norway Cemetery Walden Cemetery Spouse's Name Ole O. Jardstard "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch
KARI P. JARSTAD Kari P. Hanson Jarstad birth: 14 October 1845 Norway death: 22 August 1902 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1902 Liberty father: Tasken Hanson mother: Angelin spouse: Peter Jarstad Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
OLE K. JARSTAD AUCTION. IN COUNTY COURT-MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the matter of the estate of Ole K. Jarstad, deceased. The undersigned the administrator of the estate of Ole K. Jarstad deceased (sometimes called Ole K. Haugen) will sell at public auction, on the 14th day of March 1891 at the premises known as the Ole K. Jarstad farm, (sometimes called Ole K. Haugen) in the town of Liberty all the real and personal property of said Ole K. Jarstad deceased, said real estate consisting of one hundred and seventy-five acres of land, mostly all under cultivation, and situated about one half a mile south of the town of Liberty Election House. Same will be sold in one parcel or in different parcels, as shall at the time of the sale appear to be for the best interest of all parties concerned said personal property consisting of horses, cows, cattle, farm machinery and farm implements, tools, etc., terms made known at the time of sale. Perfect title to all the above property guaranteed (sic). Dated Manitowoc, Wis. Feb. 24th 1891. Ole O. Berge, Jr. Administrator of the estate of Ole K. Jarstad. Markham & Markham, Attys. for the estate. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 26, 1891 P. 2 ******** Ole Knudsen Jarstad, son of Knud Gulbrandsen and Ingeborg Olsdatter, b 12 Feb 1809 Jarstadeier in Vestre Slidre, d 5 June 1892 bur Valders. Husmann at Jarstad. Liberty 1875-. m 4 Dec 1836 Vestre Slidre to Anne Pedersdatter, b 16 Feb 1811, d 30 April 1885 Liberty. Children: *Knud b 20 March 1837; Guri b 26 Aug 1839, d 9 March 1863 Ostre Slidre, m 1860 to Ole Pedersen (daughter Ragnild b 18 Jan 1861 Ostre Slidre, immigrated with her grandparents 1865, m 21 Jan 1883 Valders to Even Thompson, to Nebraska); *Peder b 8 Feb 1842; Ingeborg b 15 April 1844, m *Ole Tollefsen; Kari b 25 May 1846, d 13 Dec 1846; Kari b 16 Feb 1848, m *Mads Olsen Lykken; Ingri b 24 Dec 1849, d 16 Sept 1863 Vestre Slidre; Marit b 14 Nov 1852, confirmed 1867 Manitowoc County, m *Thomas I. Thompson; Gjertrud b 29 Sept 1857, d 26 Oct 1858. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 180
PEDER OLSEN JARSTAD Peder Olsen Jarstad, son of *Ole Knudsen and Anne Pedersdatter, b 8 Feb 1842 Jarstadeier in Vestre Slidre, d 26 April 1879 bur Valders. Immigrated 1864. Farmer in Liberty. m 30 Dec 1865 Manitowoc County to Karl, daughter of Tosten Hansen Lykken and *Ambjor Olsdatter, b 14 Oct 1845, d 21 Aug 1902 bur Valders. Immigrated 1857 from Vang with her mother. Child: Anne b 1 March 1866, m *Martin Gilbert. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 206
PETER JARSTAD Peter Jarstad, 84, died Sunday afternoon following a lingering illness at the Fairhills Convalescent Home, Maribel, where he had resided five years. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Rev. A. B. Holland officiating, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Jarstad was born in 1872 in the Town of Cato and as a young boy moved with his parents to the Town of Liberty. He worked in lumber camps in the northern section of Wisconsin and was also employed as a farm laborer in this area. He never married. He is survived by two brothers, Gustav and Ole of Green Bay and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 2 p.m. Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 12, 1956 P. 15 ******** (Note: Birth year in obit is 1 year off from tombstone)
ARTHUR KENNETH JOHNSON Arthur Kermett Johnson birth: 30 January 1896 Liberty death: 2 February 1897 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Liberty father: K.B. Johnson mother: Cornelia Larson Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
CORNELIA A. JOHNSON Notes from Valders A stroke she suffered two weeks ago after having been in poor health the past eight years, Tuesday morning, claimed the life of Mrs. Gordon Johnson, 70, an old resident of the town of Liberty. Her death occurred at the home of her son, Joseph, with whom she made her home for many years. Mrs. Johnson, nee Cora Larson, lived in the vicinity of Valders nearly all her life and has been making her home with her children since her husband's death 34 years ago. Immediate survivors are the one son, Joseph, Town of Liberty and one daughter, Mrs. Bernard Ullrick of the village of Valders. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon from the West Lutheran Church, Rev. E.A. Fretheim officiating. Interment will take place in the church cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Nov. 26, 1931 ******** Mrs. Cornelia Johnson, who died at the home of her son, Joel, was buried at the West church Thanksgiving day. The deceased who had been a resident of this community since her marriage 37 years ago attained the age of 60 years, the last eight of which had been spent as a helpless invalid after a stroke of paralysis. She is survived by two children, eight grandchildren, one brother and four sisters. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, November 28, 1931 P. 11
ELMER MARVIN JOHNSON Notes From Valders. The Angel of Death entered the Johnson home Sunday evening and took from them their son Elmer. Elmer was loved by his many friends and they all were sorry to hear of his death. All sympathize with his bereaved mother, sisters and brother. The funeral was held Thursday. Interment took place at the Lutheran cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, December 24, 1908
INGEBORG JOHNSON Ingeborg Jensdatter, b c1793 Norway, d 9 Nov 1878 bur Valders. Gaardmann's daughter from Forestraae in Vestre Slidre. Immigrated 1857 with her daughter Inge. Lived with her son Knud: in Eaton 1860, in Liberty 1870. m 19 June 1825 Vestre Slidre to Tosten Knudsen, b c1790, d 20 Nov 1837 Skrovigeneie in Vestre Slidre. Husmann in Vestre Slidre. Children: Inge b 5 Dec 1825, m *Ole Knudsen Tolstad; *Knud b 23 Nov 1831. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 94 ******** Name: Johnson, Ingeborg D.: 11/9/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 4/15/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 85 Yrs. B.P.: Norway D.P.: Lib. Cem.: Lib. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. O. Alfson Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.301 ******** Name: Ingelborg Johnson Event Type: Death Event Date: 1878 Event Place: Liberty, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender: Female Age: 85 Marital Status: Unknown Race: white Birth Year (Estimated): 1793 Birthplace: Norway Burial Place: Liberty "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907"
IRMA E. JOHNSON Irma E. Johnson, age 89, formerly of 618 Christel Dr, Valders, died on Sunday evening, Oct. 25, 2009, at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center. Irma was born May 6, 1920, in the town of Manitowoc, daughter of the late David and Emma (Schultz) Schurr. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1937. On March 7, 1953, she married Kermit Johnson in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Jan. 10, 2004. Irma was a secretary for the city of Manitowoc, retiring in 1953. She was a long-time member of the Cedar Grove Homemakers Club and a member of the Ladies Aid at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law; Keith and Brenda Johnson, Valders; four grandchildren: Tiffany (Robert) Bangs, Kenneth Johnson, Kimberly (Matt) Mayzik, Craig (Amy) Johnson; ten great-grandchildren: Tori, Kayla, Kassie and Brandyn Johnson; Nathan and Addyson Mayzik; Emerald, Alyssa, and Kolten Johnson; and Abigail Bangs; brother and sister-in-law: Henry and Elaine Schurr, Manitowoc; brother-in-law: Charles Hougen, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Paul Johnson; two sisters and one brother-in-law: Mae and Alton Hougen; and Ruth Hougen. She was also preceded in death by one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Robert and Dorothy Johnson; and Ruth Bloedorn. Funeral services will be held at 6pm on Thursday, Oct, 29, 2009, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. James Rasmus. Burial will be at Valders West Cemetery on Friday morning, Oct. 30, 2009. The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, from 3 until 5:45pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Irma's name to the Faith Lutheran Benevolent Fund or the Valders Ambulance Service. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center for the compassionate care they provided. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 27, 2009
JOEL JOHNSON Joel Jonson (sic), 76, of Valders, died early Thursday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in West Valders Cemetery. Mr. Jonson was born Feb. 4, 1892, in the Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, son of the late Knut and Cornela (sic) Larson Jonson. He farmed in the Town of Liberty until 1947 and moved to Valders, where he was employed at Valders High School and Doctor’s Clinic. He married Mabel Torrison Oct. 10, 1916. She died Oct. 27, 1962. Mr. Johnson was a former trustee of West Valders Church and treasurer of Cedar Grove School District. Surviving are two sons, Kermit, of Rt. 1, Valders, and Robert of Torrance, Calif., a daughter, Mrs. Reyman (Ruth) Bloedorn, of Appleton, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Friday until noon Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 9, 1968 P. 27 ******** Notes from Liberty Mr. Joel Johnson, a prominent young farmer of this town was united in marriage last Wednesday to Miss Mabel Torrison of Quarry. The bride is a charming young lady and is endowed with the qualities of hand and heart that go to make a perfect home. Following the ceremony a large reception was held at the home of the bride's mother to relatives and intimate friends. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Oct. 19, 1916
KERMIT W. JOHNSON Kermit W. Johnson, age 83, a resident of Woodside Manor, Valders, died Saturday evening, Jan. 10, 2004 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held 11am Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004 at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Donald Staude with burial to follow at Valders West Cemetery. Kermit was born March 4, 1920 in the Town of Liberty, son of the late Joel C. and Mabel Torrison Johnson. He was a graduate of Valders High School with the class of 1938. Kermit served with the US Army Air Force during World War II with the Medic Division. He attended Lakeshore Technical College for four years receiving his certificate in agriculture. On Nov. 24, 1945, he married Gladys Schwalbe. She preceded him in death on Nov. 18, 1951. On March 7, 1953, he married the former Irma Schurr. Kermit was a dairy farmer and also sold insurance for Eastern Mutual for more than 30 years. He was on the board of directors for Manitowoc County ASCS for 25 years, retiring as chairman of the board and treasurer for the Town of Liberty of 16 years. Kermit was directly involved with the committee responsible for building Memorial Hospital. He also helped form the Liberty Go-Getters 4-H Club and was a member of the Rim Rock Riders Riding Club. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Survivors include his wife: Irma Johnson, Valders; one son and daughter-in-law: Keith and Brenda Johnson, Valders; four grandchildren: Tiffany (Robert) Bangs, Whitefish Bay; Kimberly (Matthew) Mayzik, Milwaukee; Kenneth (Tracy) Johnson, Valders; Craig (Amy) Johnson, Valders; nine great-grandchildren: Tori, Kayla, Kassie, and Brandyn Johnson; Nathan Mayzik; Emerald, Alyssa, and Kolten Johnson; Abigail Bangs; one sister: Ruth Bloedorn, Appleton; two brothers-in-law: Henry Schurrr and his wife Elaine, Manitowoc; Charles Hougen, rural Manitowoc; three sisters-in-law: Dororthy Johnson, Torrance, CA; Alice Nass, rural Manitowoc; and Sylvia Schwalbe, rural Manitowoc. Kermit was also preceded in death by one grandson: Paul Johnson; one brother: Robert Johnson; two brothers-in-law: Elroy Nass and Milton Schwalbe; two sisters-in-law: Ruth Hougen and Mae Hougen and her husband, Alton. The family will greet relatives and friends Tuesday evening, January 13, 2004 at Faith Lutheran Chruch, Valders, from 4 to 7pm. Visitation will continue Wednesday morning at Faith Lutheran Church from 10am until the time of service at 11am. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Valders, is assisting the Johnson family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 13, 2004
KNUT JOHNSON K.B. Johnson birth: Liberty death: 24 November 1896 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Liberty father: Joh. K. Berge mother: Marit spouse: Cornelia Larson Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** Knud B. Johnson, son of *Johannes Knudsen Berge and Marit Jegersdatter, b 11 Jan 1852 Manitowoc County, d 24 Nov 1896 of consumption, bur Valders. Farmed his parents' farm in Liberty. m 12 Aug 1885 Gjerpen to Alette Comelie, daughter of *Kittel Larsen and Kari Johnsdatter, b 16 April 1861 bp Gjerpen, d 24 Nov 1931 bur Valders. Children: John d 11 Sept 1886 immediately after birth; Mabel Jonetta b 22 May 1888, d 18 Dec 1962, m1 28 June 1916 Valders to Gustav Amt son of *Goodnow Torrison, m2 Bernard W. Ulrich 1886-1958; Clara Cordelia b 4 March 1890, d 1919, m 14 Aug 1912 Valders to Albert Louis son of *O. K. Erickson, Oelrichs, South Dakota; Joel Chester b 4 Feb 1892, d 9 May 1968 Manitowoc, m 11 Oct 1916 Valders to Mabel Esther daughter of *Goodnow Torrison; Elmore Marvin b 7 Feb 1894, d 21 Dec 1908; Arthur Kenneth b 30 Jan 1896, d 3 Feb 1897. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 122
MABEL JOHNSON Mrs. Joel Johnson, 67, of Valders died Saturday at Maple Crest Sanitarium, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders West. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Mabel Torrison was born July 25, 1895, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of Goodnow and Anna Gunderson Torrison. She was married to Joel Johnson Oct. 11, 1916, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders West, where she also was baptized and confirmed. The couple resided in the Town of Liberty until 1947, moving then to Valders. Mrs. Johnson was a member of American Legion Auxiliary, Senior Homemakers and the Altar Guild and Ladies Aid of the church. Surviving are her husband, two sons, Kermit of Rt. 1, Valders, and Robert of Torrance, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Reyman Bloedorn of Appleton; a brother, Orin Torrison of Rt. 2, Reedsville; two sisters, Mrs. Alfred Christianson of Valders and Mrs. Leonard Johnston of Valders; and five grandchildren. Four brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, until 11 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 29, 1962 P. 11
MARIE JOHNSON *Note: The following is Marie's husbands' bio: Johannes Svendsen Rebne, son of Svend Heljesen Maanumseie and Barbro Heljesdatter, bp 5 Aug 1798 Nord-Aurdal. To Vestre Slidre 1845. Immigrated 1849. Farmer, Manitowoc 1850; Buchanan 1860; Warsaw Township, Goodhue County, 1870; Vang Congregation, Goodhue County, 1875; Liberty 1880. m 16 Jan 1826 Nord-Aurdal to Marie Olsdatter Ranum, b c1794, d 17 Dec 1880 bur Valders. Children: Barbro b 6 June 1828, d 21? Sept 1828; Barbro b 24 Aug 1829, m *Ole Thoresen Dovre; *Ole b 10 July 1832. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 114
PAUL GORDON JOHNSON Paul Gordon Johnson, age 21, of 5503 Marken Road, Valders, entered into eternal rest on Friday, Nov. 21, 2003, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 7pm on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Robert Bleeke. Cremation will take place with burial held at a later date at Valders West Cemetery, Valders. Paul was born on March 30, 1982, in Manitowoc, son of Keith and Brenda Schmidt Johnson. He attended Valders schools. Paul was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. Paul enjoyed spending time with his friends and had a great passion for nature, he beloved pets and especially his music. He was employed at JT Roofing in Saukville. Survivors include his parents: Keith and Brenda Johnson, Valders; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Tiffany and Robert Bangs, Whitefish Bay, Kimberly and Matthew Mayzik, Milwaukee; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Kenneth and Tracy Johnson, Craig and Amy Johnson, all of Valders; grandparents: Kermit and Irma Johnson, Valders, Monica Pivonka, Cato; nieces and nephews: Abigail, Tori, Kayla, Kassandra, Brandyn, Nathan, Emerald, Alyssa, and Kolten; godparents: Randal and Patricia Field; special friends: Forrest Parson and Rebecca Nowak. Aunts, uncles, cousins and friends also survive. Paul was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Gordon Schmidt and Harold Pivonka and his grandmother, Gladys Johnson. The family will greet relatives and friends from 5pm until the time of the memorial service at 7pm on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. God Bless Pauly Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 24, 2003
CAROL M. JOHNSTON Carol M. Johnston, age 80, a resident of the Felician Village, Manitowoc, died peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at the Villa. Carol was born on December 16, 1933 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Myron and Ester (Neumann)Taylor. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1952. On September 21, 1963, Carol married Dale R. Johnston at First German Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Dale preceded Carol in death on October 14, 1995 after 32 years of marriage. Together they enjoyed farming in the Town of Liberty until 1988. Carol loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by one daughter and two sons-in-law, Diane and Dennis Gass, Manitowoc and John Thews, St. Nazianz; three grandchildren, Jason, Jared and Megan Gass; one sister and brother-in-law, Dorothea and Eddie Brice, Manitowoc and one sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ruth Ann and Lon Kipitzke, Ellison Bay. Carol is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Johnston; daughter, Julie Thews and two brothers, Ralph and William Taylor. Funeral services for Carol will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, may 2, 2014 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Zachary DeArmond. Burial will take place at Valders West Cemetery, Valders. The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, may 2, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to thank the staff at the Villa for their support and care of Carol. Manitowoc Herald Times - April 30, 2014
CHRISTINE JOHNSTON Funeral of Mrs. Johnston Held at Valders The funeral of Mrs. Nels Johnston at Valders yesterday was very largely attended. Services were held at the Norwegian Lutheran church, the Rev. O.A. White officiating. Mrs. Johnston, whom as Christine Swenson before her marriage, was a life long resident of the county, having been born January 14, 1865 and being past sixty at the time of her death. She was married to Mr. Johnston November 1, 1898 and the husband with three children survives her, Mrs. C.S. Lee of Durand, Wis., Clifford and Raymond at home. One son, Norris, was drowned seven years ago and the mother never fully recovered from the shock of his death. Two sisters, Mrs. G.A. Nystrom of Chicago and Mrs. Henry Blumenstein of Woodruff, also survive her. Mrs. Johnston was a life long member of the Ladies Aid society of her church, was active in its affairs and her pleasant ways won for her an unusually wide circle of friends. Among the out of town people at Valders to attend the funeral were Dr. and Mrs. C.S. Lee of Durand, Mrs. H.J. Mersen of Steele, North Dakota, Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Stewart of Hutchinson, Minn., Thorval Abrahamson, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Abrahamson and Mrs. Walter Larson all of Sawyer, Miss Hariet Swenson of Neenah, Mrs. Nielsen of Kenosha and Mr. and Mrs. George Bauer of Elcho. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, August 28, 1925 P. 9
CLIFFORD JOHNSTON Clifford Johnston, 36, town of Liberty farmer who suffered a stroke last month while at home on the farm, died Tuesday night at the General hospital in Madison. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the Berge funeral home in Valders and at 2 o’clock from the West Valders Lutheran church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Johnston, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nels Johnston, was born in Liberty and always resided in the county. He worked on the homestead farm with his brother Raymond. Survivors are a brother Raymond and sister, Mrs. C. S. Lee of Beloit, Wis. The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, September 11, 1941 P. 2
DALE R. JOHNSTON Dale R. Johnston, age 59, of rural Valders, died Saturday afternoon, October 14, 1995 at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 18, 1995 at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Charles Kurtz will officiate with burial to follow at Valders West Cemetery. He was born July 27, 1936 at Manitowoc, son of the late Raymond and Ruth Berg Johnston. He attended Liberty Schools graduating from Valders High School in 1954, and then attending the Agriculture Course at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.He farmed in the town of Liberty until 1988 and was also employed by the Valders Co-op. From 1988 until the present he was employed by Miller Manufacturing of St. Nazianz. He married Carol Taylor September 21, 1963 at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Dale served as a supervisor of the Liberty Town Board for 12 years, he also served on various committees of Faith Lutheran Church. He was a former member of the Viking Bow and Gun club. Survivors include his wife, Carol; two daughters and sons-in-law, Julie and John Thews, Manitowoc; Diane and Dennis Gass, Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth Ann (Lon) Kopitzke, Ellison Bay; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Edward and Dorothea Brice, Manitowoc; a grandson, Jason Gass. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church on Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Dale enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time with his family. The Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is serving the family. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Oct. 16, 1995 - page A2
DONNA L. JOHNSTON Donna Lou (Forrest) Johnston, age 77, of Horicon, and Lacey, Wash., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2007, in the loving care of her children. She was born on Nov. 6, 1929, in Green Bay. She graduated from Appleton High School in 1947. She attended UW-Madison for education and was a member of Alpha Xi Delta. She married Warren Leonard Johnston on June 23, 1951. She graduated from UW-Madison in 1968 with a B.S. in secondary English education. She taught at Horicon High School for 23 years. She was the forensics coach and advisor for the ""Marsh Breezes"". She is survived by her children, David Tollefson (Margaret Tudor) of Lacey, Wash., Deanna Voll of Middleton and Debra Tollefson (Yanni Hatzialexiou) of Lacey, Wash.; her eight grandchildren, Kirsten (Tim) York, Paul Tollefson, Kristin, Andrea, and Rachael Voll, Alex, Jordan, and Leah Hatzialexiou; one sister, Diane (Don) Misener of Tucson, Ariz; one brother, Franklin Forrest of Oshkosh; four sisters-in-law, Joan Forrest of San Antonio, Texas, Barbara Forrest of Oshkosh, Berna Dean (Jim) Berge of Arlington Height, Ill. and Shirley (Don) Bushman of Valders. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren; her parents, Leland and Mabel (Snell) Forrest; her brother, Kenyon Forrest; her sister-in-law, Jonnie (Art) Steinhilb; and her two children, Jeffrey and Susan. All family and friends are invited to a celebration of Donna's life at a memorial service in Horicon, at ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007 at 11 a.m. The visitation is from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., reception from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. A burial will follow at sunset in Valders. A scholarship fund is being set up in her name. Herald Times Reporter September 2007
EDESSA A. JOHNSTON Mrs. Eli (Edessa) Johnston, 70 of Route 1, Valders, died Wednesday morning, May 20, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Revs. Carl Peters and Oz Twedt will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Johnston was born Feb. 17, 1911 at Reedsville, daughter of the late Robert and Alice Donahue Puls. She attended Manitowoc County schools. She was married to Eli Johnston Nov. 7, 1936 at Valders. Survivors include her husband, Eli; a daughter and son-in-law, Marion and Clarence Brunner of Manitowoc; two brothers, Earl Puls of Manitowoc and Lester Puls of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Hunsicker of Neenah, Miss Marcella Puls of Manitowoc and Mrs. Elmer (Janet) Schroeter of Manitowoc and four grandchildren. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and at the church Friday from noon until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald times – Wednesday, May 20, 1981 – page 3
ELI J. JOHNSTON Eli J. Johnston, 84, of rural Valders, died Sunday morning, Oct. 30, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Carl Peters and Rev. Oz Twedt will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Johnston was born Oct. 7, 1899, at Valders, son of the late John and Eliza Halverson Johnston. He attended Valders schools and graduated from the Manitowoc Business College on June 20, 1919. He married Edessa Puls on Nov. 7, 1936, at Valders. He was a lifelong farmer in the Valders area. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Marion and Clarence Brunner of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Albert (Lillian) Markem and Mrs. Gillman (Grace) Peterson of Valders and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife on May 20, 1981, and a sister. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to the time of services at the church. Herald Times Reporter, October 31, 1983 P. 3
ELISA JOHNSTON Mrs. Elizabeth Johnston, 78, of the town of Cato, Manitowoc County, died Thursday evening at Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc following a cerebral hemorrhage at home. She was born in the town of Liberty, July 31, 1876, and was married to John Johnston on Oct. 9, 1898, at Valders. The couple lived in the town of Cato on a farm now operated by a son, Eli. Mr. Johnston died in 1938. Mrs. Johnston was charter member of the Valders Ladies Aid Society. Surviving, in addition to the son, Eli, are three daughters, Mrs. Gilman Peterson (Grace), Mrs. Albert Marken (Lillian) and Mrs. Harwood Savage (Alyda), all of Valders; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Halverson of Sturgeon Bay. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Valders Evangelical Church, with the Rev. A. B. Holland, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral home, Valders, from Sunday noon until 11 a.m. Monday and after that at the church. Sheboygan Press, Friday, September 24, 1954 P. 10
GEORGINA JOHNSON Johnson – Mrs. Georgina Korstad, aged 62, died Thursday at Valders; Born in Liberty, 1874; married John Johnson and moved to Oregon; Mr. Johnson died in 1921 and widow returned to Valders to reside with brothers; survived by two brothers; funeral Sunday 2 pm Berge Funeral Home, Valders, later from West Valders church; interment in church cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., Nov. 20, 1936 - page 49
IDA JOHNSTON FUNERAL OF MRS. JOHNSON (sic) ON THURSDAY Mrs. Ida Johnston, wife of Otis Johnston, died at the family home at Valders Sunday, her demise being due to a heart attack, the second which she had suffered in a little over a year. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon with services at the Valders Lutheran church, Rev. A. O. White officiating and burial will be at the adjacent cemetery. Mrs. Johnston, who was Ida Marie Qualey before her marriage, was born on the farm where she died May 24, 1874 and had always lived in this county. She was married to Otis Johnson July 2, 1892 and is survived by her husband and five children, Kenneth and Lucile at home, Leonard and Mrs. Wilmer Christiansen at Valders and Mrs. Arnie Mattes of this city. Seven grandchildren also survive her. Mrs. Johnston was an active member of the church but was not affiliated with any other organizations, devoting her time to her home. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, June 7, 1927 P. 1
IRENE JOHNSTON Mrs. Leonard Johnston, 72, of Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc, formerly of Valders, died early Monday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Johnston, nee Irene Torrison, was born Dec. 5, 1899, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late Goodnow and Anna Gunderson Torrison. She was married to Leonard Johnston June 14, 1922, at Valders. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 8, 1972. Survivors include a son, three daughters, and 10 grandchildren. Five brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. (Survivors edited for living) Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 28, 1972 ******** (b. 5 Dec. 1899/d. Aug. 1972/SSDI)
JEFFREY W. JOHNSTON Died: Jeffrey W. Johnston, 15 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren L. Johnston, 321 Carolina St. in Mercy Hospital. Janesville Daily Gazette - April 21, 1956 - page 5
JOHN B. JOHNSON (d. 1873) IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the estate of John B. Johnson, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Riley Olson, Executor of the last will and testament of said deceased, representing among other things, that he has fully administered said estate, and praying that a time and place be fixed for examining and allowing his account of his administration, filed in this Court. It is ordered that said account be examined by the Judge of this Court, on Monday, the 27th day of September A.D. 1875, at 10 o'clock A.M., at my office in said County. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said County. Dated at Manitowoc, the 1st day of September, A.D.,1975. T.G. Olmsted, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, September 2, 1875 P. 2
JOHN JOHNSTON John E. Johnston of St. Nazianz to Be Buried Monday St. Nazianz – (Special) – John E. Johnston, 71, died Thursday morning at his home in town Cato, one mile west of Valders, after an illness of 10 days’ duration. He was born in town Liberty, Nov. 8, 1867, and in 1898 married Miss Elizabeth Halverson, the couple locating on the present farm home. Until a few years ago, he was a trustee of the West Valders Lutheran church in which he was baptized, confirmed and married, and in which his funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, after services at the home at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. A. E. Fretheim will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Surviving Mr. Johnston are his widow; a son, Eli, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Harwood Savage and Mrs. Albert Marken of Valders, and Miss Grace, at home; three grandchildren; two brothers, Otis of Cato, and Thorval of Hutchinson, Minn.; and one sister, Mrs. Tillie Mersen of Steele, N.D. The body will lie in state at the home from early Sunday morning until the time of the services. The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, December 3, 1938 – P. 2
LEONARD JOHNSTON Leonard Johnston, 73, of Valders, died Tuesday evening at Fenlon's Bowling Alley, Valders. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Johnston was born Aug. 6, 1898, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Otis and Ida Quilly Johnston. He was the Standard Oil agent in Valders for 37 years retiring in 1961. He married Irene Torrison June 14, 1922, at Valders. Mr. Johnston was charter member of the Valders Lions Club, president of the Valders Public Utilities and a member of the Eagles Aerie No. 706 of Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, a son, Warren of Horicon; three daughters, Mrs. Art (IdaBell) Steinhilb of Phillipsburg, N.J., Mrs. James (BernaDean) Berge of Milwaukee and Mrs. Donald (Shirley Bushman of Fort Clayton, Canal Zone, Panama; two sisters, Mrs. Viola Christianson of Valders and Mrs. Earl Berge of Rt. 1, Valders; and 10 grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Friday until noon Saturday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 9, 1972 ******** (06 Aug 1898/Feb 1972/SSDI)
NELS JOHNSTON Nels Johnston, 74, lifelong resident of the county, died last night on the homestead farm in Liberty, two miles south of Valders. He had been ill six months. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at two o'clock from the West Valders Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. O.K. Espeseth of this city officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Johnston was born on a farm in Eaton and when a boy his parents moved to the present homestead south of Valders. His wife, who he married in 1898, died 12 years ago. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. C.F. Lee, Beloit, Wis., two sons, Clifford and Raymond on the home farm; three brothers, John and Otis, Valders, Thorval, Hutchison, Minn.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Johnston, Smock, Pa., Mrs. Matilda Meren, Steele, N.D.; and one grandchild. The body is at the Berge undertaking parlors, Valders, and will be moved to the Johnston home Thursday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, February 9, 1938 P. 2 ******** Niels Johnston, son of *Johannes Tollefsen and Turi Nilsdatter, b 5 April 1864 bp Valders, d 1938 bur Valders. Fanner in Liberty. m c1899 to Christine, daughter of *Nels Swenson and Ingeborg Pedersdatter, b 6 Jan 1865 bp Valders, d 1925 bur Valders. Children: Thelma Eveline b 22 Sept 1899; Norris John b 23 May 1902, d 1918; Clifford Merlyn b 16 Oct 1903, d 1941; Raymond Eugene b 25 Jan 1906, d 1964, m 21 June 1930 to Ruth daughter of *Knud K. Berg. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 157
NORRIS JOHNSTON DROWNS IN ENGLISH LAKE Norris J. Johnson, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nels Johnson, of Liberty, was drowned in English Lake Sunday afternoon. The boy could not swim and was bathing in shallow water. He was alone and got beyond his depth. Joseph Kerscher of the city heard his cries and hastened to his aid but arrived too late to be of assistance except in recovering the body. A policeman and physician hurried out from town with the pulmotor but the body was dead. Johnson graduated from the local high school last June and was planning to enter the University this fall. He was a bright, scholarly lad and a favorite with his companions. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Aug. 15, 1918
OTIS JOHNSTON Otis Johnston, 79, of Valders, died of a heart attack Sunday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Berge funeral home, Valders, and at 2 o’clock at the West Valders Lutheran church, the Rev. N. A. Bernston officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Johnston was born in Liberty in 1869 and 56 years ago married the former Ida Marie Qualley. They located on the Qualley homestead farm in Cato. Mrs. Johnston died 21 years ago. Survivors are two sons, Kenneth of this city and Lenord (sic) of Valders; three daughters, Mrs. Wilmer Christiansen of route 4, Manitowoc, Mrs. Armie Maltes of Appleton and Mrs. Earl Berge of Valders; 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Berge funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday until the time of services Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 10, 1948 P. 2 ******** Ottis Johnston, son of *Johannes Tollefsen and Turi Nilsdatter, b 28 Jan 1869 bp Manitowoc County, d 1948 bur Valders. Farmer in Cato. m 2 July 1892 Gjerpen to Ida Marie Karoline, daughter of *Knud Knudsen Quale and Sigrid Knudsdatter, b 24 May 1874 bp Valders, d 1927 bur Valders. Children: Kennet Joel b 6 Dec 1893, m Lily Martine daughter of *Anton O. Berge; Stella Theodora Viola b 16 May 1895, d 15 Feb 1983 Valders, m 18 July 1917 Valders to Wilmer Samuel son of *Severin Christiansen; Floyd Leonard b 6 Aug 1898, d 8 Feb 1972, m 14 June 1922 to Irene daughter of *Goodnow Torrison; Olive lone b 3 Sept 1903; Vivian Lucila Marie b 26 Dec 1912, m Earl Berge. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 177
RAYMOND JOHNSTON Raymond Johnston, 58, a R. 1 Valders dairy farmer, died early Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient for one week. He was born Jan. 24, 1906, in the Town of Liberty (Manitowoc County), a son of the late Nels and Christine Swenson Johnston, and was married to Ruth Berg on June 21, 1930, at Valders. He was a former director of the Roselawn School, and a trustee of New Faith Lutheran Church. Survivors are his wife; one son, Dale of R. 1, Valders; a daughter, Mrs. Lon (Ruth Ann) Kopitzke of Ellison Bay; one sister, Mrs. Carl Lee of Beloit, and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at New Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will take place at West Valders Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the Farley Funeral Home, Valders, from 4 p.m. Wednesday until 11:30 p.m. Thursday, and then at the church until time of services. Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, September 29, 1964 P. 19
RUTH E. JOHNSTON (d. 1970) Mrs. Ruth Johnston, 45, of 1511 S. 13th St., Manitowoc died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Vinger will officiate and burial will be in Faith Lutheran West Cemetery, Valders. Mrs. Johnston, nee Ruth Elaine Larson, was born Nov. 29, 1924, at Valders, daughter of the late John Albert and Mrs. Mildred Berge Larson. She attended schools at Valders, graduating from Valders High School, class of 1942. Following her graduation, she worked a short time at the J.J. Stangel Hardware Co. and then she had been employed by the Dr. Gregory and Dr. Simonsen Clinic. In 1946, she was employed by the local American Red Cross. May 1, 1954, she was appointed executive secretary of the Red Cross. In February of 1970, she took a leave of absence because of ill health. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and then at the church until the time of services. Memorials may be sent to the Manitowoc County Red Cross Chapter. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 28, 1970
RUTH JOHNSTON (d. 1985) Ruth I. Johnston, 81, of Route 1, Valders, died Monday, November 11, at Door County Memorial Hospital, Sturgeon Bay. Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valdes. Rev. Carl Peters and Rev. Michael Hamilton will officiate with burial to follow at Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Johnston was born September 24, 1904 in the Town of Liberty, daughter of the late Knut and Ingeborg Alfstad Berg. Mrs. Johnston attended Liberty Schools. She married Raymond Johnston on June 21, 1930 at Valders. Mrs. Johnston was a lifelong member of Faith Lutheran Church. Mrs. Johnston was a member of ALCW-FLCW Roselawn Homemakers and the Valders Senior Citizens. Survivors include a son and a daughter-in-law, Dale and Carol Johnston of Route 1, Valders; a daughter and son-in-law, Ruth Ann and Lon Kopitzke of Ellison Bay and four grandchildren, Julie and Diane Johnston and David and Sandy Kopitzke. She was preceded in death by her husband, seven sisters and five brothers. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, from 6 pm to 9 pm Wednesday evening. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home of Valders is serving the family. Manitowoc Herald Times – Tues., Nov. 12, 1985 – page 3 ******** Among the pretty weddings of the day was that of Miss Berg who became the bride of Raymond Johnston at the Valders Lutheran Church at 6:30 o'clock with Rev. A. O. White, pronouncing the marriage vows. Miss Lillian Berg was her maid of honor with Misses Alice Berg, Marie Berg, Olga Alfstad and Lillian Johnston as bridesmaids. Clifford Johnston was the best man. Mr. Fred Sampe and Mrs. Orin Torrison, sisters of the bride sang "O Promise Me" and "The Sunset True of Gold" during the ceremony. A dinner was served at the Knut Berg residence following the ceremony, covers being laid for fifty. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Knut Berg of Valders and the groom is the son of Nels Johnston of Valders. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston will make their home at Valders, the groom being engaged in farming. Manitowoc Herald News - June 21, 1930 - page 9
SUSAN LEE JOHNSTON Susan Lee Johnston, 10-months-old daughter of Warren and Donna Forrest Johnston, of Janesville, died at Mercy Hospital in Janesville Tuesday morning. The parents are natives of Valders and Appleton. The child was born July 19, 1957, and is survived by the parents; a brother, (private); the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Johnston, Valders; and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mabel Forrest, Appleton. Funeral services will be held at Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church at 1 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Jerry Moe will conduct the services and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home in Valders from 7 to 9 p.m. today and at the church from noon Thursday until the time of services. Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, May 28, 1958 P. 18
WARREN L. JOHNSTON Warren L. Johnston, age 80, of Horicon, Wis., and Lacey, Wash., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2006, in the loving care of his entire family. He was born on July 10, 1925, to Leonard and Irene Johnston in Valders, Wis. He graduated from Valders High School in 1943 and enlisted in the Navy. He graduated from UW-Madison as an electrical engineer and was a member of Sigma Nu. He was the Regional Manager for Wisconsin Power and Light for 37 years. He married Donna Lou Forrest on June 23, 1950. During his life he touched many people's hearts through his 20 years of monthly ""Warren Reports"" and his dedication to Rotary Club, Zion Lutheran Church, The Horicon Area Foundation, Chamber of Commerce, and Legion, and as a Hospice Care Worker for Dodge County. He loved playing golf at Rock River Hills Golf Course. Warren truly loved people and enjoyed helping people enjoy their day with his sense of humor. He is survived by his wife, Donna of Lacey, Wash.; children, David Tollefson (Margaret Tudor) of Lacey, Wash., Deanna Voll of Middleton and Debra Tollefson (Yanni Hatzialexiou) of Lacey, Wash.; eight grandchildren, Kirsten (Tim) York, Paul Tollefson, Kristin, Andrea, and Rachael Voll and Alex, Jordan and Leah Hatzialexiou; two sisters, Berna Dean (Jim) Berge of Arlington Heights, Ill. and Shirley (Don) Bushman of Valders; and his dachshunds, Sable and Lacey. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Jonnie (Art) Steinhilb; his two children, Jeffrey and Susan; his friend, Dr. Norman Henry Schulz; and many of his beloved dachshunds. Warren and Donna moved to Olympia, Wash. to live near their son in September 2004. All family and friends are invited to a celebration of Warren's Life at a memorial service in Valders, at FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH on Friday, June 2, 2006, at 11 a.m. A burial and reception are following. Herald Times Reporter March 2006
ELVA DOLORES JOLE The angel of Death visited three homes in this community within a week and in two cases has taken away the first born child and in the third a promising young man in the prime of life. Elva Dolores Jole, aged 9 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jole died suddenly and was buried at the Valders cemetery on Sunday, April 15. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 30, 1917, Page 4 (Note: I split this article and put the deaths with the person who died/this is the only cem. in Valders with the surname Jole)
EMMA JOLE Mrs. Ole Jole, 73, died late last night at a Fond du Lac hospital, where she had been moved from the farm home, west of Valders. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home and at 2 o’clock from the Valders West Lutheran Church. Burial will be In the church cemetery. Mrs. Jole is survived by the widower; two sons, Emil and Elmer, both of Manitowoc; daughter, Mrs. Louis George of Cassopolis, Michigan; three sisters and four brothers. The body may be viewed after 7 o’clock tonight at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald times - Friday, June 5, 1943
GERTRUDE O. JOLE Gertrude Jole (co. death record v.2 p.18) Female -age 34 years Wife of And. Olsen Jole Died March 19, 1877 in Town of Liberty
KNUD OLSEN JOLE News of the death of Knute Olson of Stoughton, Wis., was received by friends here last Thursday. The deceased was a former resident of this city, having his home on St. Clair Street, but removed to Stoughton a number of years ago and had made his home there ever since. The body was brought to Manitowoc Friday and the funeral took place at Valders Sunday afternoon,m Rev. Wilson officiating. One son, Louis of Mansfield, Ohio, is the only survivor. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Feb. 28, 1929 ******** Knud Olsen Jole, son of *Ole Knudsen and Sigrid Olsdatter, b 17 Oct 1835 Aaberg in Nord-Aurdal, d 18 Feb 1929 bur Valders. Immigrated 1854 with his parents. Liberty 1870; Manitowoc 1880-1910. m 24 July 1859 Gjerpen to Gjertrud, daughter of Trond Reiersen and *Ingri Knudsdatter, sister m *Knud Syvertsen Aaberg, b 14 Nov 1831 Semmelinge in Vestre Slidre, d 26 March 1916 at the old folks' home in Stoughton, Wisconsin, bur Valders. Immigrated 1852 with her sister Marit. Adopted son: Walter Ludvig, b 12 Jan 1877 Chicago. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 130
OLE A. JOLE (d. 1949) Funeral services for Ole Jole, 85, who was found dead in his cottage south of Valders Monday morning, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Berge funeral home in Valders. Burial will be in the West church cemetery. Mr. Jole is survived by two sons, Elmer and Emil; a sister, Mrs. Louis George of Michigan, and a brother, Carl of Waupaca. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday morning until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 25, 1949 P. 2 ******** Ole A. Jole, son of *Anders Olsen and Gjertrud Iversdatter, b 13 July 1864 bp Valders. Farmer in Liberty. m 30 June 1888 Liberty to Ingeborg, daughter of *Ole Halvorsen and Aaste Endresdatter, b 10 Sept 1869 bp Manitowoc County, d 1942 bur Valders. Children: Joletta Albertine b 5 June 1889, m George; Elmer Oskar b 4 Jan 1893, d 20 Dec 1966, m 8 June 1915 Chicago to Vivian Ruth Cavanaugh 1893-1993; Emil Olin b 16 July 1911, d 5 Feb 1988 Manitowoc, m 8 Sept 1931 Zion, Illinois, to Linda A. Schnell 1907-1993. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 177
OLE KNUDSON JOLE Ole Jole (co. death record v.2 p.23) Age 72 years Died Sept. 20, 1877 in Town of Liberty ******** Ole Knudsen Jole, son of Knud Andersen and Ragnild Olsdatter, b 12 April 1805 Aaberg in Nord-Aurdal, d 20 Sept 1877 bur Valders. Owner of Krossjordet under Aaberg 1819-1831, then husmann. Immigrated 1854. Lived in Liberty. m 8 Jan 1835 Nord-Aurdal to Siri, daughter of Ole Iversen and Marit Iversdatter, brothers *Iver and *Ole, b 23 April 1808, d 2 Oct 1904 bur Valders. Children: *Knud b 17 Oct 1835; Ole b 25 Sept 1839, confirmed 1855 Manitowoc County; *Anders b 11 June 1843. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 180-181
OTTO JOLE Otto Jole (co. death record v.2 p.4) Father And. O. Jole Died April 24, 1875 in Town of Liberty
SIGRI OLSEN JOLE Near Century Mark Mrs. Olson Had Reached Age of 96 When Death Called Her Death came a merciful deliverance to Mrs. K. Olson, an aged northside resident Sunday ending a life that covered a period of 96 years and which had been marked by some affliction in its closing years. For years, Mrs. Olson had been deaf and blind and with the weakness of advanced age had grown very feeble. Death was due to a general decline of age and came calmly and peaceful. A resident of the city for many years, deceased was widely known among the older residents of the city. A family of grown up children survive. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Oct. 3, 1904 ******** Death Sun. here, from old age debility, of 96-yr. old Mrs. Sigrid Olson, one of the old settlers of our county. Mrs. Olson, who formerly lived in Valders but moved here several years ago, had totally lost her sight and hearing several years ago. She leaves several children. The funeral was held Tues. in Valders. Der Nord Westen, 06 Oct. 1904
JULIA E. JORGENSEN Mrs. Julia Jorgenson(sic), 87, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Friends may call at the Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Friday until noon Saturday and then at church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 4, 1970
DEANNE S. JORGENSON Deanne S. Jorgenson, age 39, of 3700 Mary St., Manitowoc, died Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, at her parents' residence in Valders. Deanne was born on Oct. 17, 1965, in Monroe, daughter of Rolyn and Judy (McConnell) Jorgenson. She attended Valders High School and graduated with the class of 1984. Deanne also attended UW-LaCrosse and Lakeshore Technical College. She was employed with Wal-Mart in Manitowoc, and previously with Lakeshore Farm Management. Deanne was a lifelong member of Faith Lutheran Church in Valders. Deanne participated in cross country and various marathons. She enjoyed spending time up north, and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. Survivors include her son Shannon Jorgenson, Manitowoc; her parents Rolyn and Judy Jorgenson, Valders; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda and Mark Ganther, Racine, and Kim and Joe Lewis, Kaukauna; one brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Dee Jorgenson, Mosinee; nieces and nephews, Ryan and Jordan Ganther, Wil, Hannah, and Emily Lewis, Alex and Eric Jorgenson, Sidney Miller; aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends also survive. Deanne was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Walter and Luella McConnell; paternal grandparents, Clarion and Celia Jorgenson; two uncles, Roger Jorgenson and LaVerne Zimmerman; one aunt, Sandra Stoll; and one cousin, Ted Stoll. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005, at Faith Lutheran Church in Valders. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Lauren Ley, with burial to follow at Valders West Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, 2005, at Faith Lutheran Church in Valders. The visitation will continue on Tuesday morning at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. The family wishes to send a special thank you to Patricia Wendland, Bill Reisterer, Joyce Wiegert, Mark Wiegert and Deanna Zibung, for the support given to Shannon and the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made for a trust fund, which will be set up for Shannon Jorgenson. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Valders is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter October 2005 ******** Deanne S. Jorgenson, age 39, of 3700 Mary St., Manitowoc, died Friday, Oct. 7, 2005 at her parents residence in Valders. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday Oct. 11, 2005 at Faith Lutheran Church in Valders. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Lauren Ley, with burial to follow at Valders West Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 until 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, 2005 at Faith Lutheran Church in Valders. The visitation will continue on Tuesday morning at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made for a trust fund, which will be set up for Shannon Jorgenson. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Valders is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter October 2005
O.K. JORSTAD (First publicetion (sic) Jan. 15, 1891.) No. 4 IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.- In the matter of the estate of Ole K. Jorstad, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Ingebor Jorstad of the town of Liberty, Manitowoc county, Wisconsin, representing among other things that Ole K. Jorstad, late of Manitowoc County, on the first day of August A.D., 1888, at town of Liberty, Manitowoc county, dted (sic) intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this state and within said county, and that the said petitioner is a widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Ole O. Berge Jr. granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before this court, on Tuesday, the 10th day of February, A.D., 1891, at 10 o'clock A.M., at my office in said connty (sic). Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in The Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said county. Dated at Manitowoc, the 12th day of January A.D., 1891. Emil Baensch, County Judge. Markham & Markham, Atty's. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 15, 1891, P. 2
BERTHA JURGENS MRS. JURGENS, WIDOW, DIES Valders Resident To Be Buried On Thursday Mrs. Bertha Jurgens, __, widow of Tollef Jurgens who died in 1932, died last night. She resided just south of the village of Valders. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and later from the West Valders Lutheran church. Maiden name of the deceased was Bertha Thom and she was married to Tollef Jurgens and they resided south of Valders. Survivors are four sons, Thomas and Raymond, Valders: Bennett, California; Vernon, Elkhart Lake; four daughters, Mrs. Nora Kautzer, Mrs. Rose Markouski and Miss Hannah Jurgens, city, Mrs. Minnie Jacob, Detroit; a brother, Edward Thom, Cato; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Rogne, Cato, Mrs. Ida Kenyon, California, and Mrs. Nellie Stelson, Brown county, and nine grandchildren. The body will be removed to the home Thursday morning from the Berge funeral home Valders. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 15, 1935 P. 2
VERNON W. JURGENSON Vernon W. Jorgenson (sic), age 87, formerly of 1625 Spruce Court, Sheboygan, and a resident of Sheboygan Progressive Care Center died there on Monday, March 31, 2003. Vernon was born on Aug. 31, 1915 in Valders, a son of the late Touloff and Bertha (Tone) Jorgenson. He attended schools in Valders and worked on various farms in the area prior to his entering the Army during World War II. During the war he served in England and North Africa. Vernon enjoyed cards, especially solitaire and spent many hours fishing. Vernon is survived by a brother: Raymond (Clara) Jorgenson, Manitowoc; and numerous nieces and nephews including the nephew with whom he live, Edward (Della) Kautzer of Sheboygan. He was preceded in death by brothers: Thomas and Martin Jorgenson; and sisters: Nora Kautzer, Rose Markowski, Minnie Jacobs and Hannah Jorgenson. Military and graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at the Valders West Cemetery in Valders. A visitation will be held Saturday morning from 9 until 11 a.m. at the Novak-Ramm-Ziegler Funeral Home, 1535 S. 12th St., Sheboygan. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, April 2, 2003 pg. A3
HAAGEN PEDERSON KAARSTAD Haagen Peterson Korstad birth: 22 December 1826 Norway death: 19 January 1896 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Liberty father: Peter Hoagensen mother: Morit Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** Haagen Pedersen Kaarstad, son of *Peder Haagensen and Marit Andersdatter, b 28 Nov 1826 Kaarstad in Vestre Slidre, d 19 Jan 1896 bur Valders. Immigrated 1851 with his parents. Farmer in Liberty. m 14 April 1868 to Sophie Olsdatter, b 1 Sept 1835 Norway, d 3 June 1883 bur Valders. Children: Marit b 10? March 1869, m *Ole Windingstad; *Peder b 1 Jan 1871; Ole b 30 May 1879; ?Otto Richard d 20 Feb 1883, age 8 days. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 89
LOWELL KERMIT Funeral services for Lowell Rusch, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Rusch of route 1, Valders, will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the West Valders church. The parents, a brother, and sister survive. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 23, 1942 P.2
PEARCE ALEXANDER KHAIL Pearce Alexander Khail, born on July 23, 2015 was called home to the Lord on Thursday morning, August 6, 2015 at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Survivors include his parents: Scott Khail, Manitowoc and Tiffany Jandrey (special friend Bernie Bast), Reedsville; two brothers: Jayden Khail and Cantyn Havel-Khail; maternal grandparents: Kaye and Ron Jandrey, Reedsville; aunts and uncles: Steve Khail, Amy Jandrey, Caleb (fiancé Alicia Levendusky) Jandrey, James (Crystal) Jandrey and Christina Vanne; special cousin: Tristan Teuke. Many other relatives also survive. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, August 10, 2015 at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the funeral service will be the Rev. Erica Cunningham. Burial will take place on Tuesday Morning, August 11, 2015. The family will greet relatives and friends at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders on Monday afternoon, August 10, 2015 from 4:00 PM until 6:45 PM. Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Christianson and Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Pearce Alexander Khail, mommy and daddy love you very much our precious little angel. Until we meet again at the gates of Heaven, God will keep you safe. We love you baby boy. Love you forever and for always, Mommy and Daddy Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Aug. 8, 2015
BAETON E. KING SR. Baeton E. King Sr., 67, of Rt. 1, Cato, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Carl Peters will officiate with burial in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. King was born Oct. 27, 1908, at Oneida, Wis., son of the late James and Pearl Winters King. He attended schools at Oneida and Valders and married Marie Peters at Manitowoc. He was employed at Valders Lime and Stone Co. until his retirement in 1970. Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, Baeton Jr. and Karla King, at home; a daughter, Mary Jane Pech, of Manitowoc; three brothers, Joseph, of Rockwood, Deforest, of Manitowoc and Charles, of Shreveport, La.; two sisters, Mrs. Walter (Florence) Stenzel, of Rt. 1, Cato, and Angeline Fraser, of Manitowoc, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A daughter and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the church from noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, July 26, 1976 P. 3
DEFOREST E. KING DeForest E. King, age 75, of 1134 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, July 3, 1992, at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at the Pfeffer Funeral Home in Manitowoc. Officiating the services will be the Rev. Mark Could (sic), with burial to follow in the Valders West Cemetery. He was born June 19, 1917, in Valders, son of the late James and Pearl Winters King. He married the former Beverly Patterson in December of 1951, in Milwaukee, Wis. She preceded him in death in 1959. He served as a veteran in World War II, with the United States Army Air Corp. He was then employed with the Manitowoc Engineering Company for 15 years as a machinist until his retirement. Mr. King enjoyed reading, fishing, and his grandchildren. Survivors include one son, Steven King of Manitowoc; a daughter, Susan King of Manitowoc; two grandchildren, Lisa and Melissa Terens; one brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles King of Texas; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Florence Stentzel of Cato, and Angeline and Bernard Fraser of Manitowoc. Also surviving are other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by five brothers. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home on Monday from 12:00 noon, until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, July 5, 1992 P. A2
JAMES KING (d. 1949) James E. King, 78, of Cato died at his home Sunday night after a three-year illness. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Berge funeral home in Valders and 1:30 p.m. at the Valders West church, the Rev. Norman Berntson officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. King was born in Oneida, Wis., in 1870. He had lived in Manitowoc county since coming here in 1923. He married in 1907. His wife died last January. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Walter Stenzel of Valders and Mrs. Bernard Frazier of Manitowoc; six sons, Beaton, Joseph and Charles of Valders, George of Port Washington, DeForest of Green Bay and Cpl. James King Jr. of the U.S. army; 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday noon until time of services. The casket will not be opened at church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 9, 1949 P. 2
JAMES ELROY KING (d. 1950) Glen Owen and James King Killed in Fighting in Korea Become Sixth and Seventh Casualties A telegram received Sunday by Mrs. Owen reveals that her son was killed in action Feb. 14, 1951. Private King, previously reported missing in action July 22, 1950, is now known to have been killed in action on the same date, according to a telegram from the army's adjutant general received by a sister, Mrs. Berhard Fraser of Q-7-1, Custerdale, Manitowoc. Other Manitowoc county casualties previously confirmed were Pfc. Gerald Sekadlo of route 1, Two Rivers; Pfc. Leo Falvey, town of Franklin, Pfc., Donald E. Mrotek of Manitowoc; Pfc. John Holmes of route 1, Mishicot, and Pfc. Kenneth Kohlbeck, (U.S. marines) of Manitowoc. A member of the regular army for nearly six years, Private King enlisted in 1945 and was sent to Germany with the occupation forces where he served with the military police for two years. After returning to Valders to attend his mother's funeral in February, 1949, he was stationed in South Carolina. He joined the occupation forces in Otsee, Japan, in June, 1950, and served there until the outbreak of war in Korea. Private King is survived by his wife, the former Lilly Peters of Oneida, Wis.; two sisters, (private); and five brothers, (private). Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 5, 1951 p.1 ******** Funeral services for Cpl. James E. King Jr. (above) of Valders, who was killed in action on the Korean front, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, and at 2 p.m. at the West Valders Lutheran Church. The Rev. Norman Berntson will officiate. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Corporal King was listed as missing in action on July 22, 1950, at which time he was awarded the Purple Heart. His body was recovered and returned to Valders this week. He had been in service about three years. He was born in Valders in 1927. In February, 1950, he married the former Lily Peters, who now resides in Bloomington, Conn. Surviving besides the wife are five brothers: Beaton of Valders, Joseph, Route 5, Manitowoc, George of Port Washington, Deforest of Green Bay and T/Sgt. Charles of Ft. Briggs, La., and two sisters, Mrs. Walter Stenzel of Valders and Mrs. Bernard Frazer of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home from 7 p.m. Friday. The Thompson-Burkhardt Post of the American legion will hold military services at the cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 5, 1952 P. 5
PEARL KING Mrs. James King, 63, of Valders, died Friday at Holy Family hospital here following a lingering illness. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Berge funeral home in Valders and at 2 o’clock at the Valders West Lutheran church with the Rev. Norman Berntson officiating. Burial will take place in the adjoining cemetery. Born in Marinette County in 1888, Mrs. King and her husband moved to Valders about 30 years ago. Surviving in addition to the husband are two daughters, Mrs. Angeline Frazer of Manitowoc and Mrs. Walter Fencl of Valders; and six sons, Beaton of Oneida, Joseph of Valders, George of Port Washington, DeForest of Green Bay, S/Sgt Charles with the army in the Philippines, and Cpl James with the Army in Germany. The body may be viewed at the Berge funeral home from Tuesday afternoon until removed to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald times - Tuesday, Jan. 31, 1949 - page 2
LARS SALVESEN KJEARA Liberty news: We are sorry to record the death of Mr. Salverson one of Liberty's old settlers. The bereaved relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of a large number of friends in their deep affliction. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, October 21, 1884 P.2 ******* Lars Salvesen Kjaer, son of Salve Larsen and Anne Axelsdatter, brother *Nils, b 1 March 1810 Kjaer in Gjerpen, d 9 Oct 1884 bur Valders. Farmer at Kjrer. Immigrated 1849, declaration of intent same year. Farmer in Cato. ml Gunild Olsdatter, b 24 June 1806, d 30 June 1857 bur Valders. Came to Gjerpen from Srerkland in Slemdal 1834. m2 3 Sept 1859 Gjerpen to Astri, daughter of Knud Julsen and Ragnild Olsdatter, b 20 Nov 1832 Oppen in Nord-Aurdal, d 23 April 1905 bur Valders. Immigrated 1856. Children: Thurine b 26 Sept 1836, d 22 Sept 1866; Anne Karine b 7 April 1841; Salve b 23 Nov 1843, m 30 Dec 1870 to Sina Anderson b c1846, daughter of Andreas Salvesen and Maren; Gunhild Maria b 25 June 1860, m *Carl Aubol; *Carl Ludvig b 15 April 1866. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 143
N. SOLVESON KJAERR Nils Salvesen Kjaer, son of Solve Larsen and Anne Axelsdatter, brother *Lars, b 13 June 1816 Kjaer in Gjerpen, d 20 Jan 1892 bur Valders. Immigrated 1846. Bought land in Cato 1849. Farmer in Cato. m Marthe Katrine Svendsdatter, b 1824 Norway, d 11 March 1912 bur Manitowoc. Living with Petersons in Manitowoc 1910. Children: *Salve b 5 April 1851; Anne Maria Petrea b 15 Sept 1854, m *Louis Pedersen Vensteb; Mathilde b 6 May 1858, m *Herman Hansen. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 163
BELINDA R. KLANN BREMER Mrs. Belinda (Klann) Bremer of Milwaukee, died Saturday, September 12, at Milwaukee. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Bremer, nee Belinda Berge, was born Aug. 12, 1888, at Valders, daughter of the late Anton and Oleana Berge. She was married to Robert Klann in 1912. He died in 1919. She was married to Elmer Bremer in 1961. He preceded her in death in 1970. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Annabel and Rodney Schoen and Marcella and Lee Flint of Milwaukee; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Orrin and Laura Berge, Harold and Lyda Berge and Olig and Florence Berge and five sisters and a brother-in-law, Ann Reinertson, Ruth Black, Lillian Johnson, Lenore and Marvin Berge and Alice Gram, all of Valders-Manitowoc area; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to Mount Hope Lutheran Church, 5633 W. Becher St., Milwaukee. Herald Times Reporter, September 14, 1981 P. 3
ROBERT G. KLANN Robert Klann, a well known young farmer of Clarks Mills, died at his home there last night of flu-pneumonia from which he suffered only a few days. Mr. Klann was 31 years of age and had never been ill, having enjoyed robust health up to the time he contracted influenza. Besides a widow and two little daughters, Mr. Klann is survived by his mother, Mrs. Anna Klann, and three brothers, Herman, William and Ernest, and three sisters, Mrs. W. Wiegart, Mrs. Vitos and Mrs. Ida Horstreiter, all residents of the county. Decedent was a cousin of County Clerk E.A. Schulze. Funeral services will be held from the Norwegian Lutheran church at Valders, probably on Monday, leaving the home at 12 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 13, 1920 P. 1 ******** Notes from Valders Rev. A. O. White officiated in Valders church on Monday at the funeral of Robert Klann of Clarks Mills, who died of flu-pneumonia at the age of 31 years. He was a fine young man and loved and respected by all. His death was a shock to the community where he will be missed by his many friends. He leaves a wife and two little girls. Mrs. Klann, nee Belinda Berge, is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Berge of Valders. Manitowoc Pilot - thur., Feb. 19, 1920
ADELINE E. KLEIN Adeline Elaine Klein, age 84, of King, passed away Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007, at Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, due to complications of Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Manitowoc, the daughter of Albert and Esther (Zastrow) Ellestad. Adeline graduated from Valders High School in 1940. On April 13, 1940, she married Leonard Matthew Klein. She worked at Calumet Memorial Hospital in Chilton for many years, caring for newborn babies. After retirement, they moved to Townsend in March 1984, to a beautiful setting in the north woods. In May 1998, they moved to the Wisconsin Veterans Home. Adeline's family was her pride and joy. She is survived by her devoted husband of 66 years, Leonard; five sons, James (Nancy) Klein, Queen Creek, Ariz.; Leroy (Karen) Klein, Brussels; Richard (Dee) Klein, Lake Villa, Ill.; Thomas (Mary) Klein, Appleton; Gerald (Michele) Klein. Queen Creek, Ariz.; two daughters, Louise (Dennis) Raube, Lindenhurst, Ill.; Gail (Keith) Schommer, Chilton: 19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Eldred (Marianne) Ellestad, Donald (Coola) Ellestad, Everett (Barbro) Ellestad; three sisters, Carol Schroeder; Imogene (Richard) Hermann; Jayette (Tom) Blom/Doner; and a sister-in-law: Doris Ellestad. Adeline is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Edmund Ellestad. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2007, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, Main Chapel, with Chaplain Wayne Schwanke officiating. Interment of cremains will be in Valders West Cemetery at a later date. A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday at the Main Chapel from noon until the time of the service. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca, assisted the family with arrangements. www.holly funeralhome.com Adeline's family wishes to thank the staff at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, and the ThedaCare Hospice staff, for their diligent care and support. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, February 27, 2007 pg. A3
EMMA AND MICHAEL KLEIN Truck and Auto Crash After Car Slides on Ice Michael Kleins Are Victims; Two Others Taken to Hospital RANDOM LAKE — Michael Klein, 69, and his wife, Emma, 75, of Rt. 1, Kiel, lost their lives Monday afternoon in a truck-car collision a mile east of here on ice coated Highway 57. The Kieins were in car with their granddaughter, Mrs. Janet Piggott, 22, of Cicero, Ill., and driven by her husband, Richard, 24, when it skidded into an oncoming truck of the Harold Klein Cartage Co. of Milwaukee, driven by Eugene Maletske, 33, of Milwaukee. Mr. and Mrs. Klein died at the accident scene. Both suffered multiple fractures and contusions. Piggott suffered a fractured leg and other injuries and his wife a possible skull fracture. Both are patients at St. Nicholas Hospital at Sheboygan. Maletske, the truck driver, sustained a bruised right leg and was treated at the accident scene. Skid Marks Found Sheboygan County traffic officers reported that 150 feet of roadside fence were ripped off and there were skid marks of both the truck and the Piggott car, which was bound north. Piggott told officers that he noted two trucks approaching from the north and one of the trucks pulled out to pass. He said he thought the passing truck would not be able to pull back into the right lane and applied the brakes. His car struck an icy patch and the two vehicles collided. Maletske told the officers that he had passed the other truck and had swung back into his right lane just before the collision. The officers indicated that the Piggott car was in the wrong lane when the crash came. The Piggott auto was almost a complete wreck, the officers said. Married 50 Years Mrs. Klein, the former Emma Olena Severson was born in 1880 in the town of Eaton, spent her early life in the county and later moved to Evanston, Ill., where she was employed. Her husband was born in Chicago in 1886. The couple was married April 11, 1905, in Evanston. Since that time they have resided in Evanston, Berwick, N. D., and at their present address on a small farm three miles west of St. Nazianz. Mr. Klein was engaged in landscaping and farming. Last April the couple observed their golden wedding with an anniversary mass at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazlanz, which was followed by a dinner and reception at the opera house in the village. The couple has three sons, Henry of Cicero, Ill, Ralph of Hammond, Ind., and Leonard of Rt. 1, Kiel. There are ten grandchildren. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced Wednesday by the Berge Funeral Rome, Valders. ************ Double funeral rites for Mr. and Mrs. Michael Klein of Rt. 1, Valders, fatally injured Monday afternoon in a truck-car crash on Highway 57 near Random Lake, Sheboygan County, Monday afternoon, will be held Friday. Services for Mr. Klein will be at 10 am, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazians. The Rev. Frederick Dorn will officiate and burial will be in the Valders Cemetery. Services for Mrs. Klein will be at 1 p.m. at the Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. A. B. Holland will officiate and burial will be in the Valders Cemetery. The Kleins were killed when the car driven by Richard Piggott, 23, husband of a granddaughter. Janet 22, collided with a truck driven by Eugene Maletzke, 33, of Milwaukee. Both Mr. and Mrs. Piggott are hospitalized at Sheboygan but are reported out of danger. The Kleins were being returned to their home west of St. Nazianz from a Chicago visit. The Piggotts had just returned from the west coast and Piggott, who had been in the service planned to resume college at the start of the second semester. The Kleins are survived by three sons, Henry of Cicero, Ill., Ralph of Hammond, Ind., and Leonard on the home farm with whom the Kleins resided, Mr. Klein leaves a brother, Henry of Chicago and Mrs. Klein a brother, Albert of Rt.1, Valders, and two sisters, Mrs. Adolph Wagner of Rt. 1, Valders and Mrs. Leonard Rusch of Rt. 4, Chilton. Mrs. Klein was a member of the Valders Lutheran congregation, an honorary member of the Women’s Federation of the church and a member of the auxiliary of the American Legion Post at Valders. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 2 p.m. Thursday. (No newspaper named, photos with article) ********* Michael (Feb. 25, 1886-Jan. 30, 1956 -husband of Emma Olena nee Severson [married April 11, 1905 at Evanston, Illinois -Emma was born in 1880 in the Town of Eaton] -parents are marked as "unknown" on death record -farmer and landscaper -Emma is a member of the Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church, while Michael is a member of St. Gregory -born Chicago, Illinois -died from "multiple injuries, sudden -auto accident in Sheboygan County -auto and truck collision -wife is also killed") (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)
LEONARD MATTHEW KLEIN Leonard Matthew Klein, age 89, passed away at Riverside Hospital in Waupaca, WI on Saturday, January 22, 2011. He was born October 10, 1921, to Michael and Emma (Severson) Klein in Evanston, Illinois. He graduated from Valders High School in 1939. On April 13, 1940, he married Adeline Elaine Ellestad. They shared 66 years together up until her passing in February 2007. Leonard served his country in the Army during World War II. He farmed in the Kiel/St. Nazianz area and also worked at Brillion Iron Works, the Sinclair Service Station and U.S. Oil Service Station in Chilton, and drove semi- tractor trailer cross country. Leonard's last years of employment were in the maintenance department at Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. After retirement, they moved to Townsend, WI, in March 1984, to a beautiful setting in the north woods, where Leonard worked part-time at the Forest Service in Lakewood, WI. In May 1998, they moved to the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King WI, where he resided until his passing. Leonard is survived by: Four sons:(private). Two daughters: (private). Daughter-in-law: (private). Other survivors include: 19 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 5 great great-grandchildren, as well as nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Adeline; his son, Leroy; his parents; 2 brothers and sister-in-laws, Ralph & Mildred Klein and Hank & Josephine Klein; and a sister, Annabelle. Visitation will take place Wednesday, January 26th, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home Main Chapel in King, WI at 12:00 p.m., with a memorial service to follow at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in Faith Lutheran Cemetery in Valders, WI at a date to be determined. Leonard's family wishes to thank the staff at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, who became like a second family to him; the wonderful staff at Riverside Hospital in Waupaca, and Chaplain Wayne Schwanke for their diligent care and support. A.J. Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca, WI is assisting the family with arrangements.
SARAH KLEIN Mrs. Sarah Klein, nee Gilbertson, of Rantoul, Calumet county, was buried at the Valders church Tuesday, Rev. White officiating. She was almost 62 years of age and had been in failing health for a number of years. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Gutchow, one grandchild and two brothers. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, November 15, 1929 P. 4
MARVIN E. KNIER Marvin E. Knier, 49, of 416 West Washington St., Valders, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 24, 1991, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, Revs. Carl Peters and Mark Gould officiating and burial will be in West Cemetery, Valders. He was born February 4, 1942, in the town of Liberty, son of the late Alex and Elsie Reinke Knier. He was married to Grace Fischer November 21, 1966, in Potter, Wis. He was employed at Valders Stone and Marble for 17 years and was currently employed at Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry in Manitowoc. He served in the United States Army from 1964 to 1966. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. He was a former Deacon of the church, member of the Rockea Hunting Club and was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed being outdoors. Survivors include his beloved wife, Grace; two loving sons, Michael and Richard, both at home; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Delmar and Connie Knier of Reedsville, Conrad and Shirley Knier of Brillion, Ralph and Diane Knier of Manitowoc; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol and Kent Wehausen of Whitelaw, Phillis and Earl Willard of Florida; three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Howard Fischer of Collins, Glen and Karen Fischer of Valders, Roger and Sally Fischer of Iowa; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Wunrow of Fond du Lac; special little friends many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, on Monday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and then on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the hour of services. The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 25, 1991 P. B8
LT. MICHAEL A. KNIER Michael A. “Mike” Knier, age 33, of 416 W. Washington St., Valders, entered into eternal life on Saturday, March 3, 2001. He was born on Jan. 21, 1968 in Manitowoc, son of Grace (Fischer) Knier and the late Marvin Knier. Michael was a 1986 graduate of Valders High School. He worked at Valders Building Supply for 9 years and was currently working at Burger Boat Co. in Manitowoc. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and served as a Lieutenant in the Valders Fire Department and Rescue. Michael was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Valders and was a confirmation mentor. He was a dedicated member of the Valders Fire Dept., the Rockea Hunting Club, Viking Bow and Gun Club, and the Collins Paradise Snowmobile Club. Survivors include his mother Grace of Valders, a brother & sister-in-law Richard and Lisa Knier of Brillion and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father in May of 1991. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2001 at Faith Lutheran Church in Valders. Pastor Bill Timm and intern pastor Marcia Solberg will officiate. Burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Friends may call at the church in Valders on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and then on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements. Michael will be greatly missed by his family and friends, yet through his generous anatomical gifts, many people will enjoy a better life. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Valders Fire Department, Rockea Hunting Club, or Collins Paradise Snowmobile Club. Herald Times Reporter, March 5, 2001 P. A6
INGA KNUDSEN Inge Oppen (co. death record v.2 p.3) Female -age 45 years Wife of Knud Oppen Died March 12, 1875 in Town of Liberty ******* (NOTE: This is probably Inga Knudsen because Inga is on the same stone with Knud Oppen)
MARIT KNUDSEN Marit Ostensdatter, b 1822 Norway, d 24 April 1879 bur Valders. Living at Odegaarden (Lille Jevne) in Vang 1865. Immigrated 1866? with her second husband. Lived in Rockland. m1 1846 to Endre Knudsen, b 1804, d 1858; husmann at Rogn in Vang. m2 1862 to *Knud Knudsen. Children: Osten b c1845; Anne b 1857, m *Ole Finkelsen; Aaste b 1851, m *Ole O. Halvorsen. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 153
CHRIST KNUDSON Christ Knudson, 67, retired Cato farmer, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harold Christiansen, 1119 South 18th Street. He had been ill about eight months. For the past three weeks, Mr. Knudson had been living with his daughter. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home of his brother, Peter Sorenson, Valders, ad at 2 o'clock from the West Valders Church. Burial will be made in the church cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Sorenson home from 6 o'clock Tuesday evening until the time of services. Mr. Kudson was born April 1, 1870 in Copenhagen, Denmark. At the age of 18 he came to America and settled iin Valders where he worked as a cheesemaker. Several years later he went to Chicago and November 17, 1900 he married Olena Halverson of Valders. The couple resided in Chicago until 1919 when they returned to Manitowoc and took up a farm in Cato. Mr. Knudson operated a farm until he was taken ill eight months ago. Survivors include the widow; a son, Phillip of Manitowoc; four daughters, Mrs. Gordon Wittmus of Liberty and Mrs. Harold Christensen, Mrs. Harold Keoppe and Mrs. August Schramm Jr., all of Manitowoc; two brothers, Peter Sorenson of Valders and Carl Sorenson of Cato; a sister, Mrs. Erick Hoff of Chicago and 15 grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Aug. 2, 1937 - page 14 ******** Christ Knudson, 67, retired Cato farmer, died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harold Christensen, 1119 South Eighteenth street. He had been ill for eight months. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the home of his brother, Peter Sorrenson, Valders. Survivors are the widow, son, four daughters, two brothers and a sister. Manitowoc Sun-Messenger August, 6, 1937 pg. 2
HERBERT K. KNUTSEN Herbert K. Knutsen, age 95, a resident of Manitowoc, died on July 17, 2014 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. Herb was born on April 9, 1919 in Escanaba, MI to the late Norman and Elsie Gietz Knutsen. The family moved to a farm in Clay Banks Township in Door County where Herb graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School. He received a bachelor of science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin Madison in 1942. He served in the United States Army during World War II in Europe followed by a long career in engineering. Herb returned to his farm roots and farmed on Union Road in Manitowoc County. In his retirement, Herb maintained a keen interest in world news, politics, and daily walks along Lake Michigan. Using his engineering background, he enjoyed devising solutions to varied projects around the home. Herb is survived by three step-daughters: Sandra (Jack) Winder, Madison; Judith (Jim) Herr, Estero, FL; and Rosemary Jackson, Bear, DE; sister: Laverne Kinney-Caine, Ozark, AL; brother: Wallace (Jean) Knutsen, Silver Spring, MD; several step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren; also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Herb was preceded in death by his wives: Violet Worley Knutsen, Eunice Wigen Knutsen, and Melba Rolland Knutsen; two brothers: Everett and Ivan; parents: Norman and Elsie; and two step-daughters: Sharon Kaminski and Judy Van Trump. A Life Celebration Social will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2014 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center, 620 North Water Street, Manitowoc, located on the south property of the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel with burial of Herb's cremated remains to be at Valders West Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home & Crematory, N. 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements. Herb's family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staffs of Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center and Hartland Hospice for all the care and compassion they provided. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate any memorials in Herb's name. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter July 20, 2014
KNUD KNUDSON Knud Knudsen Rogne, son of Knud Olsen and Marit Tostensdatter, brothers *Tosten, *Ole, and *Trond, nephew *K. Kirkevold, b 5 March 1831 Rogne in Ostre Slidre. Immigrated 1855. Farmer in Liberty 1860-1895; moved to Auburndale. Co. B, 45th Wis. Inf. m 26 Dec 1857 to Sigrid, daughter of *Knud Olsen Wigen and Ragnild Olsdatter, b 6 Dec 1834 Kirkevold in Vestre Slidre, d 19 Sept 1885 bur Valders. Immigrated 1854 with her parents. Children: Sigrid b 22 July 1856 bp Valders, "the mother named as father a Frenchman, Daniel", m *Andrew C. Snortum; Maria or Marit, b 5 July 1858, m Schram, lived in Milwaukee; Knud b 7 March 1860; Ole b 11 June c1861, m 20 Oct 1885 Gjerpen to Marthe daughter of *Isak Isaksen, to Wood County; Nille b 27 Sept 1862; *Thomas b 8 April 1865; *Martin b 29 Nov 1866; Even b 11 May 1868; Thorvald b 15 March 1870, m 11 Sept 1894 St Nazianz to Mary Kautza (?son John b 28 Nov 1895 Eaton, d 15 May 1896 Eaton bur St Gregorys); Otto b 15 Sept 1871; Klara Kristine b 7 July 1873, d 9 Oct 1873; Klara Kristine b 10 Sept 1874, m Schram, lived in Milwaukee; Julie b 30 June 1876; Carl Johan b 4 April 1878, d 18 Aug 1878. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 126
KNUD KNUDSON (d. 1890) Knud Knudsen Lykken, son of Knud Knudsen and Ingrid Svendsdatter, b 7 Nov 1826 Norway, d 15 Dec 1890 bur Valders. Immigrated 1854 from Vang. Farmer in Liberty. Co. H, 3rd Wis. Inf. m 15 Aug 1856 Valders to Gjertrud, daughter of Nils Knudsen and Marit Thomasdatter, b c1820 Norway. Children: *Knud b 17 Dec 1858; Ingri b 15 Jan 1861. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 126
OLE KNUDSON (d. 1891) Ole Knudsen Kirkeberg, son of Knud Larsen and Maria Andersdatter, b 23 Feb 1825 Kirkeberg in Ser-Aurdal, d 22 July 1891 bur Valders. Immigrated 1857 from Ostre Slidre. Shoemaker, Manitowoc 1860 1870, Liberty 1875 1880. Drummer, Co. F, 15th Wis. Inf. m 20 April 1854 Ostre Slidre to Kirsti, daughter of Mattis Haldorsen and Ingri Olsdatter, sister *Berit, b 19 March 1825 Jordstad in Ostre Slidre, d 1 Jan 1874 bur Evergreen. Child: Knud b 11 Sept 1854, d 22 Oct 1876 bur Evergreen. Kirsti and Knud's gravestone has the surname Bjergo. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 181
NORMAN KNUTSEN Norman Knudson birth: 8 February 1895 Liberty death: 12 February 1895 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin father: P. Knudsen mother: Rangdi Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
PETER KNUTSEN Notes from Valders Peter Knutson, one of the pioneer carpenter contractors of Liberty, died at the home of his son, Louis, last Friday after a lingering illness. Deceased had been in failing health for some time and in December suffered a stroke of paralysis. Since his wife's death five years ago, Mr. Knutson had spent the greater part of his time with his children at Chicago. The body was brought here for burial. Mr. Knutson had reached the age of eighty years and came to Manitowoc County from Valders, Norway when a young man and located on a farm in the Town of Liberty, which was his home until recently. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Steeves and Mrs. Peterson and three sons, Cornelius of Liberty and Richard and Louis of Chicago and twelve grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the home of Mrs. Hannah Knutson and the First Lutheran Church, Rev. A. O. White officiating. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., March 19, 1925 ******** Peder Knudsen, son of Knud Larsen and *Toro Pedersdatter, b 15 Dec 1845 Norway, d 13 March 1925 Chicago. Immigrated 1866, declaration of intent 1868. Living in Manitowoc in 1876, moved to Liberty 1877. Farmer in Liberty. m 12 March 1873 Manitowoc County to Randi, daughter of *Gullik Gulbrandsen and *Sigri Olsdatter, b 27 March 1851 Berge in Vang, d 8 Oct 1920. Immigrated 1864 with her mother. Children: Kornelius b 26 Jan 1874 bp Valders, d 6 or 7 Dec 1944; Sophie Tonetta b 8 Feb 1876 bp Manitowoc, d 1876; Gustav b 7 Feb 1877 Manitowoc, d 1921, m 30 Nov 1905 Gjerpen to Hannah Marianne daughter of * A. J. Madsen; Theodor b 20 July 1879 bp Valders, d 23 June 1917, m 30 Dec 1905 Valders to Clara daughter of *Mikkel Olsen; Sofie b 19 Jan 1881, d 28 March 1963, m 18 Dec 1907 at home to Elmer O. Steeves; Julia Regine b 20 July 1884, d 13 or 14 March 1959, m May 1921 Chicago to Carl Peterson; Richard b 7 Nov 1886, d Oct 1959, m in Chicago to Eleonore Wold; Martin Louis b 6 Aug 1889, d 22 Feb 1890 Manitowoc; Mabel Luella b 1 May 1891, d 14 Nov 1908; Louis Martinus b 9 Feb 1894, d 6 July 1967, m 17 Sept 1919 Chicago to Clara Rosetta Robley; Norman b 8 Feb 1895, d 12 Feb 1895. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 204
RANGDI KNUTSEN Notes from Madsen Tuesday Rev. White and Rev. Alfson conducted the funeral services of Mrs. Peter Knutson, who died after a lingering illness. On Wednesday they officiated at Valders at the funeral of Richard Thompson, a young man who in the prime of life was taken away after a short illness at Chicago, where he made his home. He is a son of Knut Thompson of Quarry. His mother died and was buried about a month ago and he attended her funeral. He leaves a wife to mourn his loss, also his father, four brothers and one sister. Besides his mother, a sister and brother preceded him in death. Cornelia died in Oregon and Lieut. Aviator Thompson who died in New York after serving his country across trying to reach home when death came from the effects of being gassed. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Oct. 14, 1920
BLANCHE M. KNUTSON Blanche M. Knutson, age 85, of Upland, Calif., died Wednesday, June 11, 1997, at Upland. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 1997, at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders. Rev. Charles Kurtz will officiate with burial at Valders West Cemetery. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home on Wednesday from 1 until the time of service at 2 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, June 16, 1997 P. A2
CHRISTINE KNUTSON Miss Christine Knutson, 90, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Friday evening at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church (West), Valders, The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Knutson was born March 7, 1874, at Valders, daughter of the late Halvor and Guri Olson Knutson. She had been a member of Faith Lutheran Church Women. A sister, Miss Mary Knutson, died April 25 and two brothers and several nieces and nephews also preceded her in death. Friends may call at Farley Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 11:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state from noon until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 23, 1964 P. 5
CORNELIUS KNUTSON Cornelius Knutson, 70, Liberty farmer, died Thursday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital, following a week’s illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Berge funeral home in Valders and at 2 o’clock at the Valders West church, the Rev. R. B. Walden of this city officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Knutson was born in Cato and when a young man moved to the present farm three miles south of Valders. The farm is now operated by his nephew, Raymond Knutson. Survivors are two brothers, Richard and Louis of Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. Julia Peterson of Butternut, Wis., and Mrs. Sophia Steeves of Rugby, N.D., 15 nieces and nephews. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Sunday until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 8, 1944 P. 2
ELIZABETH KNUTSON Mrs. George Knutson, 52, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient two days. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church (West), Valders, the Rev. Robert A. Onkka officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Elizabeth Radtke was born June 21, 1911, at Cedar, Mich., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ignatius Radtke. She was married to George Knutson April 16, 1932, at Milwaukee, and they farmed in the Valders area. She was a Sunday school teacher at Faith church, held various offices in that church's American Lutheran Church Women group and was a member of the Niles Homemakers. Survivors include her husband; a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.); two brothers, Ben Radtke of Milwaukee and Stanley Radtke of Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. John Garvin and Mrs. Michael Matlowski of Cedar; and three grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday and until 11:30 a.m. Monday at Farley Funeral Home, Valders, and from noon until the time of service at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 13, 1964 P. 9 ********** Funeral services for Mrs. George Knutson, 52, of Valders, who died Friday, were 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church (West), Valders, the Rev. Robert Onkka offiicating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Marne Krueger, Donald Swensen, Oliver Christopherson, Selmar Skatrude, Ernes Sy and Edward Danner. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Isadore Waslawski of Maple City, Mich. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 17, 1964 P. 26
ELLA M. KNUTSON Mrs. Lewis Knutson, 62, lifelong resident of the county, died Tuesday noon at the farm home in the town of Eaton. Mrs. Knutson, nee Ella Qually, was born at Eaton in 1880 and in 1903 was married to Mr. Knutson. They located on the present farm. Survivors are the widower; four sons, Herbert of Antigo, Eugene of Kiel, George of Eaton, and Private Oliver Knutson, at Indian Town Gap camp, Pa.; three daughters, Mrs. Edgar Dedering of New Holstein, Mrs. Ole Berge of Valders, Ruth, at home, sister, Mrs. Robert Anderson of Tampa, Fla.; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the Berge funeral home in Valders and at two o'clock from the West Valders Lutheran church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body may be viewed from Thursday noon until the hour of the services at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 14, 1943 p.2
EUGENE T. KNUTSON Eugene Theodore Knutson, 91, of One Heartland Drive, San Antonio, Texas, formerly of 14860 Willowbrook Road, S. Beloit, Ill., died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001 in heartland Nursing Home, San Antonio, Texas. He was born March 22, 1910 in Valders, Wis., the son of Lewis and Ella Qualley Knutson. Eugene married Gertrude Adeline Jaeger June 29, 1937 in Kiel, Wis. Gertrude predeceased him May 17 1992. He farmed before becoming a self employed carpenter, building homes in the area for many years. He was a member of Our Savior’ Lutheran Church. Eugene is survived by three children, Chester (Glenda Knutson of S. Beloit, Ill., Mary (William) Keepers of Mission, Texas, Thomas Knutson of New Braunfels, Texas; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruth (Ted) Wimmler of Jackson, Mich.; nieces, nephews, cousins, their relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Gertrude, his parents, four brothers, Herbert, George, Leonard and Oliver; two sisters, Irene and Dagny. Burial will be in Valders West Cemetery, Valders, Wis. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2001, with the Rev. William Timm of Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, Wis., officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001 at Hansen Funeral Home, 424 Prospect St. Beloit, Wis. A memorial fund will be established at a later date. Herald Times Reporter, September 18, 2001 P. A3
GEORGE KNUTSON George M. Knutson, 72, of 407 E. Reed Ave., Manitowoc, died Friday in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday in Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Oscar Twedt will officiate and burial will be in West Valders Cemetery, Valders. Mr. Knutson was born Feb. 12, 1907, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late Louis and Ella Qualley Knutson. He farmed for many years in the Town of Eaton until 1964. He was then employed at the Manitowoc Health Care Center until his retirement in 1972. He married the late Elizabeth Radke July 15, 1932, in Milwaukee. He then married Alice Field Sept. 14, 1974, in Madison. Mr. Knutson was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. For the past 25 years he was sexton of West Valders Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Alice Field; a son and daughter-in-law, James and Ruth Knutson of Madison; three stepchildren, Mary Wagner, Randolph Field and Bradley Field; two brothers and sister-in-law, Eugene and Gertrude Knutson and Oliver and Betty Knutson; two sisters, Irene Dedering and Mrs. Theodore (Ruth) Wimmler; and three grandchildren, Deborah, Stephen and Elizabeth Knutson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Radke, his parents, Louis and Ella Qualley Knutson, a brother, Herbert and a sister, Dagney Berge. Friends may call in Parkside Funeral Home from 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Sunday afternoon and in the church Monday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, July 15, 1979 P. 3
GERTRUDE A. KNUTSON Mrs. Gertrude A. Knutson, age 75, of 14860 Willowbrook Road, South Beloit, Ill. 61080, died Sunday, May 17, 1992, in the Beloit Memorial Hospital. She was born December7, 1916, in Wausau, Wis., the daughter of the late Walter and Olga Ahrens Jaeger. She has lived 3 years in the Beloit area, coming from Capron, Ill., in 1960, previously living in Kiel, Wis. She married Eugene T. Knutson on June 29, 1937, in Kiel. She was self employed at a music teacher in stringed instruments. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Beloit. Survivors include her husband, Gene; two sons and a daughter, Chester (Glenda) Knutson of South Beloit, Ill., Mary (William) Keepers of South Beloit, Ill., and Thomas Knutson, San Antonio, Texas; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Franklin (Juliet) Jaeger of Rockford, Ill., and Walter (Olive) Jaeger of New Holstein; two sisters, Gladys (Ralph) Lau, of Kiel, Florence (Henry) Lemke of New Holstein; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 1992, in the Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Mark Gould presiding. Burial will be in the Valders West Cemetery, Valders. Friends may call at the Hansen Funeral Home, Beloit, Wis. From 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a prayer service at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, or the Beloit Memorial Hospital, Beloit, Wis. Herald Times Reporter, May 18, 1992 P. A2
GUNILD KNUTSON (First publication March 7, 1896.) No. 45 STATE OF WISCONSIN.-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Gunild Knudson, deceased. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Gunild Knudson, late of the town of Liberty, in said county, having been delivered into said court: And Riley Olson, of the town of Cato, in said county, having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Gunild Knudson died testate, at said county, on the 10th day of February, 1895; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased, and that said Riley Olson is named therein as executor, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to said Riley Olson. It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said last will and testament be taken, at a special term of said county court, to be held at the Probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 9th day of April 1895, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county. Dated March 6, 1895. By the Court. F.E. Manseau, County Judge. Schmitz & Kirwan, Attys. Manitowoc Pilot, March 14, 1895 P. 1 ******** (First publication March 7, 1896 (sic).) No. 15 STATE OF WISCONSIN.-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Gunild Knudson (sic), deceased. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Gunild Knudson, late of the town of Liberty, in said county, having been delivered into said court: And Riley Olson, of the town of Cato, in said county, having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Gunild Knudson died testate, at said county, on the 10th day of February, 1895; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased, and that said Riley Olson is named therein as executor, and praying that said instrument be proven and a (sic) admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to said Riley Olson. It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said last will and testament be taken, at a special term of said county court, to be held at the Probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 9th day of April 1895, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county, Dated March 6, 1895. By the Court. F.E. Manseau, County Judge. Schmitz & Kirwan, Attys. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 28, 1895 P. 1 ******** Gunild Knudsen birth: 1825 Norway death: 10 February 1895 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Liberty spouse: Trond Knudson Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 *Note: She was placed here because her husband is here.
HALVOR KNUTSON (Order to hear Petition For Administration.) STATE OF WISCONSIN, Manitowoc County Court, In Probate. In the matter of the Estate of Halvor Knutson, deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Ole Knutson, of town of Eaton, in said county, representing among other things that Halvor Knutson an inhabitant of said county, on the 8th (sic) day of August, A.D. 1911, at said town, died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is a son of said deceased, and praying that administraton of said estate be to him, Ole Knutson granted. It Is Ordered, that said petition be heard at a special term of said County Court to be held on Tuesday, the 28th day of May, A.D., 1912, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the County Judge, in the City of Manitowoc, in said county. Ordered Further, that notice of the time time and place so appointed, be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc city in said County. Dated a Manitowoc, the 1st day of May A.D. 1912. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Jduge. Hougen & Brady, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, May 16, 1912 P. 4 ******** Halvor Knudsen, son of Knud Halvorsen and *Marit Larsdatter, b 26 Feb 1847 Rudlang in Nord-Aurdal, d 8 Aug 1911 bur Valders. Immigrated 1867. Fanner in Eaton. m 7 July 1867 to Guri, daughter of Ole Arnesen and Ragnild Nilsdatter, b 16 April 1843 Hallingdal, d 6 Oct 1912 bur Valders. Immigrated 1867. Children: Ole b 30 March 1866 Forten in Gran; Marit b 16 Sept 1867, d 1964; Luis Anthon b 13 Nov 1870, d 3 Oct 1962, m 9 Sept 1903 Valders to Ella Marie daughter of *N. N. Quale; Ragnhild Kristine b 7 March 1874, d 1964. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 84
KNUT KNUTSON (d. 1909) Notes From Valders: Mr. Knutson passed away Saturday night. He leaves a wife, a son Clifford, and a daughter, Mrs. Evensen of Quarry to mourn his loss. Interment took place at the Lutheran cemetery Tuesday p.m., Rev. Alfson officiating. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 21, 1909 pg. 8 ******** (Order to hear petition for administration.) STATE OF WISCONSIN-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In Probate. In the matter of the Estate of Knut Knutson Beito, Deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Emma Knutson Beito, of Town of Liberty, in said county, representing among other things that Knut Knutson Beito an inhabitant of said county, on the 5th day of March, A.D., 1909, at town of Liberty died intestate, leaving estate to be administered and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to her, said Emma Knutson Beito, granted. IT IS ORDERED, that said petition be heard at a special term of said County Court to be held on Tuesday, the 23rd day of November, A.D., 1909, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the County Judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county. ORDERED FURTHER, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at city of Manitowoc in said County. Dated at Manitowoc, the 28th day of October, A.D. 1909. By the Court. John Chloupek, County Judge. Hougen & Brady, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, November 11, 1909 P. 4 ******** Knud Knudsen Beito, son of Knud Knudsen and Ingri Svendsdatter, b 5 Dec 1836 Beitoe in Ostre Slidre, d 17 Jan 1909 bur Valders. Shoemaker. Living at Odegaarden (Lille Jevne) in Vang 1865. Immigrated 1866? Rockland: farmer 1870 1875, shoemaker 1880; Liberty: farmer 1900 1905. ml 1862 to *Marit Ostensdatter. m2 11 Nov 1879 Valders to Ingeborg, daughter of Halvor Ingebretsen and Ingeborg Bendiksdatter, brothers *Bendik, *Ole, and *Ole, b 22 Jan 1854 Bergumseie in Nord-Aurdal, d 22 Jan 1910 bur Valders. Children: Ingrid b 22 Jan 1880, m *Thorvald Evenson; Clifford b 22 May 1893, d 5 Sept 1912 Chippewa Falls, bur Valders. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 123
LEONARD E. KNUTSON Leonard Edward Knutson, aged 13, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Knutson at Valders, following a week’s illness due to pleurisy and pneumonia. The funeral was held from the home Tuesday, the Rev. White officiating at the service. Hesides his parents he is survived by four brothers, Herbert, George, Eugene and Oliver and three sisters, Irene, Dagny and Ruth. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, December 30, 1921 P. 3
LEWIS A. KNUTSON Lewis Knutson, 90, of Rt. 1, Valders, retired farmer and native of the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, died Wednesday night at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient five weeks. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church (West), Valders. The Rev. Robert A. Onkka will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Knutson was born Nov. 12, 1871, son of the late Havlor and Guri Knutson. He married Ella Qualley at Valders Sept. 9, 1903. She died in April of 1943. He farmed the homestead property in Eaton and served 10 years as treasurer of Valders Lutheran Church. Surviving are four sons, Herbert and Eugene of Beloit, George of Rt. 1. Valders, and Oliver of Reading, Pa.; three daughters, Mrs. Edgar Dedering of New Holstein, Mrs. Oley Berge of Rt. 1, Valders, and Mrs. Theodore Wimmler of Mokena, Ill.; two sisters, Miss Mary Knutson and Miss Christine Knutson of Rt. 1, Valders; 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A son and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Farley Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Friday until noon Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 4, 1962 P. 25 ******** (Note: Birth year in obit is a year off from tombstone)
MARY KNUTSON Funeral services will be held at Valders Tuesday afternoon for Miss Mary Knutson, 96, of R. 1. Valders, who died Saturday evening at the Maplecrest Nursing Home, Whitelaw, after a long illness. The Rev. Robert Onkka, pastor, will conduct the services at Faith Lutheran Church (West) at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Farley Funeral Home, Valders, until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church. Miss Knutson was born in Valders, Sept. 16., 1867, the daughter of Halvor and Guri Olson Knutson. She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Women’s Society. Surviving are a sister, Miss Christine Knutson, Whitelaw, and several nieces and nephews. Sheboygan Press, Monday, April 27, 1964 P. 12
OLE KNUTSON Ole Knutson, 92, a native of Norway and a resident of the Valders area since childhood, died early Monday evening at his home at R. 1, Valders. His death followed a long illness. Mr. Knutson was born March 31, 1866, and came to the United States with his parents as a small child. The family settled in the Valders area, and Mr. Knutson grew up there, then went to North Dakota to homestead a farm, returning later to continue farming in the Valders area. Mr. Knutson was never married. He was a life-long member of the Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church. He leaves one brother, Louis, and two sisters, Miss Mary Knutson and Miss Christine Knutson, both of Rt. 1, Valders. Funeral services will be held at Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Jerry Moe, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home in Valders from 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church thereafter. Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, August 26, 1958 P. 14
TROND KNUTSON Trond Knudsen, son of Knud Knudsen and Ingri Svendsdatter, b 6 Sept 1828 Graavie in Vestre Slidre, d 17 Aug 1889 bur Valders. Immigrated 1857 from Beito in Ostre Slidre, declaration of intent 1861. Farmer in Liberty 1875 1880. Co. F, 15th Wis. Inf., and Co. K, 27th Wis. Inf. m 11 Oct 1863 Valders to Gunild, daughter of Peder Olsen and Sigrid Nilsdatter, b 26 Jan 1824 Graavie, d 10 Feb 1895 Liberty. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 230
VERNON KNUTSON Vernon Raymond Knutson, 72, of Route 1, Valders, died Monday evening, February 9, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funreal services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The revs. Carl Peters and Oz Twedt will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Knutson was born July 22, 1908, at Chicago, Ill., son of the late Theodore and Clara Olson Knutson. He attended Valders Schools and farmed in the Town of Liberty his entire lifetime. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Sorensen of Elmwood Park, Ill., and Miss Blanche Knutson of Upland, Calif., and nieces nad nephews. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday Herald Times Reporter Feb. 11 1981 pg.3
EDWARD KORSTAD Edward Korstad, 80, retired farmer, died Sunday at his home in Valders. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the West Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Rev. N.A. Berntson officiating, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Korstad was born in 1870 in the Town of Liberty where he later operated a farm. He never married. Survivors are two nephews and a niece. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, until 11 a.m. Tuesday where the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the services at 2 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, June 11, 1951 - page 2
INGEBORG MADSON (Korstad Lot) Ingeborg Madson of Liberty died January 18, aged 21. The funeral takes place tomorrow. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 20, 1898 pg. 3
JOAN J. KORSTAD Joan J. Korstad, age 59, of 1325 N. 8th Street, died Monday, July 23, 2001 at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 7 p.m. at the Christianson Deja Funeral Home, Valders. Offciating at the service will be the Rev. William Timm. Burial will take place at Valders West Cemetery, town of Liberty. Joan was born Aug. 6, 1941 in Manitowoc Couny, daughter of the late Otis and Ruth Thone Korstad. She was a graduate of Valders High School, class of 1960. Joan was a lifelong resident of Manitowoc County. Survivors include two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Glen and Bonnie Korstad, Alfred and Judy Korstad, both of Reedsville; six sisters and two brothers-in-law, Dorothy A. Peterman, Manitowoc, Janice and Curt Waier, Two Rivers, Judy and Terry Brandenburg, Chilton, Marlene, Marian, Barbara Korstad, all of Manitowoc. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Joan was also preceded in death by three brothers: Denis, Dale and Melvin Korstad; one sister, Shirley Korstad; and on brother-in-law, Francis Peterman. The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, July 26, 2001, from 6 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. at the Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders. Heald Times Reporter, July 25, 2001 P. A5
JULIA KORSTAD Miss Julia Korstad, 72, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at the home following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church (West), Valders, with the Rev. Robert A. Onkka officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born Feb. 24, 1889 at Auburndale, daughter of the late Peter and Sarah Peterson Korstad. She never married and had resided at Shady Lane Home for the past eight years. She was a member of the Thompson Burkart American Legion Post 128 auxiliary at Valders, a member of Faith Lutheran Church and the Ladies' Aid at Valders. Surviving are two brothers, Otis of Valders and Alfred of the State of California and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call after 4 p.m. at Farley Funeral Home, Valders, until Friday noon when the casket will be moved to the church and the body lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, August 24, 1961 pg. 17
MELVIN E. KORSTAD "PEANUTS" Melvin E. Korstad, age 62, of Valders, died Friday morning, April 17, 1998, in Valders. Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 1998, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. William Timm and Rev. Charles Kurtz will officiate. Burial will be at Valders West Cemetery. He was born April 8, 1936, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Otis and Ruth Thone Korstad. He was a 1955 graduate of Valders High School. Melvin was a lifelong resident of the Valders area, and was employed at Tecumseh Products, New Holstein, for the past 32 years, retiring in 1998. Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law, Glen and Bonnie Korstad, Reedsville, and Alfred and Judy Korstad, Reedsville; seven sisters and two brothers-in-law, Dorothy A. Peterman, Manitowoc, Janice and Curt Waier, Two Rivers, Joanne Korstad, Manitowoc, Judy and Gerry Brandenburg, Chilton, Marlene Korstad, Manitowoc, Marian Korstad, Manitowoc, and Barbara Korstad, Manitowoc. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Dennis and Dale; one sister, Shirley; and a brother-in-law, Francis Peterman. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, on Sunday, from 5 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. The Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 18, 1998 P. 2
OTIS E. KORSTAD Otis Korstad, 77, of Valders, died Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Valders American Legion Post. Mr. Korstad was born July 4, 1894, at Auburndale, Wis., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Korstad. He was a World War I veteran. He married Ruth Thone Aug. 22, 1934. His wife preceded him in death in October of 1962. Survivors include three sons, Melvin, of Valders, and Glen and Alfred, of Reedsville; seven daughters, Mrs. Francis (Dorothy) Peterman, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Curtis (Janice) Wier, of Two Rivers, Mrs. Terry (Judith) Brandenburg, of Chilton, Joan, of Manitowoc and Marlene, Marion and Barbara, of Valders; and 14 grandchildren. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church until the service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, May 10, 1972 pg. T-15 ******** (b. 4 July 1894/d. May 1972/SSDI)
PETER KORSTAD Peter Korstad, 80, a pioneer resident of the Town of Liberty, died this noon at the home of his son, Otis, in the village of Valders. He had been ailing for six months and suffered a stroke Wednesday. The body may be viewed at the Berge funeral home in Valders from Sunday afternoon until the hour of the funeral. Services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home and at 2 o’clock at the West Valders Lutheran church. The Rev. R.B. Walden of Manitowoc will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Korstad died 40 years ago. Mr. Korstad was born March 29, 1857 in the Town of Liberty where he engaged in farming until his retirement. The survivors are one daughter, Miss Julie, Valders; two sons, Alfred of Seattle, Wash., and Otis, Valders; one brother, Edward, Valders, Route 2 and 2 grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, Dec. 3, 1937 - page 2
AND'S PETERSON (Korstad Lot) Andrew Peterson Wisconsin Death Index Name Andrew Peterson Event Type Death Event Date 30 Aug 1902 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0150 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907" ******** Andrew Peterson Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Andrew Peterson Gender Male Burial Place Liberty, Wis. Death Date 20 Aug 1902 Death Place Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 73 Birth Date 1829 Birthplace Norway Occupation Farmer Race White Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Engaberg Father's Name Peter Peterson Father's Birthplace Norway Mother's Name Mary Mother's Birthplace Norway "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968" ******** Andrew Peterson Wisconsin, Death Records Name Andrew Peterson Event Type Death Event Date 1902 Event Place Liberty, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Liberty, Gender Male Age 73 Marital Status Married Race W Occupation Farmer Birth Year (Estimated) 1829 Birthplace Norway Burial Place Liberty, Wis. Father's Name Peter Peterson Father's Birthplace Norway Mother's Name Mary Peterson Mother's Birthplace Norway Spouse's Name Engaberg Peterson "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907" ******** Anders Pedersen Korstad, son of *Peder Haagensen and Marit Andersdatter, b 21 May 1829 Kaarstad in Vestre Slidre, d 30 Aug 1902 bur Valders. Immigrated 1850. Farmer in Liberty. Co. C, 32nd Wis. Inf. m 2 Aug 1856 (?15 July 1856) Manitowoc County to Ingeborg, daughter of *Mads Endresen and Ingeborg Andersdatter, b 27 Sept 1830 Berge in Humm Parish in Vang, d 25 May 1909 bur Valders. Immigrated 1855 with her parents. Children: Peter b 29 March 1857, m 17 May 1888 at his home in Liberty to Sigrid daughter of *Ole A. Marken, to Wood County; Marit b 29 May 1858, m 24 Sept 1886 at her home in Liberty to Soren A. son of "Lars Sorensen, Auburndale; Ingeborg b 9 March 1860, d 11 Aug 1877; Martin b 7 Aug 1862, d 21 Jan 1912; Sigrid b 12 March 1864, m *Edward Aubol; Anders b 26 April 1866; Ole b 4 July 1868, d 16 April 1871; Edvard b 1 Aug 1870, d 1950; Jorgine b 9 May 1874. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 19-20
MADS ENDRESON KORSTAD Mads Endresen Tvedt, son of Endre Madsen Tvedtmoen and Marit Andersdatter, sister *Marit, bp 14 June 1801 Vang, d 6 Sept 1886 bur Valders. Husmann at Moen under Tvedt 1837-1854. Immigrated 1855. Liberty 1875 1880. m 2 April 1829 Vang to Jngeborg, daughter of Anders Olsen Marken and Terond Haaversdatter, brother *Ole, sister m *Peder Haagensen, b 16 Feb 1806 Norway, d 18 Jan 1898 Liberty. Children: *Endre b 14 Oct 1828; Ingeborg b 27 Sept 1830, m *Anders Pedersen Korstad; Marith b 17 Jan 1833, m *Ole Olsen Laten; Anders b 1835, to America 1854; Sigrid b 9 Feb 1839, m *Gullik Gulliksen; Ole b 12 May 1842, confirmed 1857 Gjerpen; Marith b 17 Dec 1845; Gjertrud b 22 Feb 1850, d 22 Jan 1863. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 145
RUTH VIVIAN KORSTAD Mrs. Ruth Vivian Korsatd, 48, of Valders, died Tuesday evening at Theda Clark Hospital, Neenah, following an illness of three weeks. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church West of Valders, the Rev. Robert A. Onkka officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Korstad was born July 15, 1914, in the Town of Cato, daughter of Olaf and Carrie Moe Thone. She was married to Otis Korstad in August, 1934, at Gjerpen Lutheran Church of Valders. They made their home at Valders. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and Martha Circle of the church. Survivors include her husband, three sons, Melvin, Glen and Alfred of Valders; seven daughters, Mrs. Francis Peterman of Manitowoc, Mrs. Curtis Wier of Two Rivers, and Joanne, Marlene, Judy, Marian and Barbara at home; two brothers, Raymond of Cato and Orin of Oconto; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Miller of Oconto, Mrs. Ida Robley of Manitowoc and Mrs. Norman Anderson of Manitowoc, three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A brother, Gordon, was killed in World War II. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at Farley Funeral Home, Valders, until noon Friday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will be in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, October 31, 1962 P. 31
ELLA KRAUS *Note: The following information is Ella's husband Albert Henry Carl Kraus, son of Gustav Kraus and Albertine or Christine Lino, b Rockland. Rockland 1893 1895. ml 14 Sept 1893 Reedsville to Ragnild (Ella), daughter of *Peder Bendiksen and Guri Eriksdatter, b 24 Oct 1863 Kalstad in Ostre Slidre, d 9 May 1902 bur Valders. Immigrated 1868 with her parents. m2 28 Sept 1904 Eaton to Emilie, daughter of *Amund Svendsen and Inger Marie Arnesdatter, b 12 Nov 1876 bp Valders. Children: Adolph Eddie Willie b 24 June 1894 bp Valders; George Martin Bennie b 18 Feb 1899 bp Valders. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 13
BERNARD KREUGER Bernhard Krueger, 79, retired farmer and former county resident, died Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Stecker of Rantoul, Calumet county. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Luecker funeral home in Brillion and at 2:30 at the West Valders Lutheran church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Krueger was born in Rockland in 1869 and in 1891 married Miss Caroline Gilbertson of Valders. They located on a farm in Rantoul. Mrs. Krueger died several years ago. He had resided with his daughter the past two years. He was a member of the Valders??. Survivors are two sons, Elmer of Brillion and Oscar of Hilbert; daughter, Mrs. Stecker of Rantoul; sister, Mrs. Elmer Schwanke of Valders; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Brillion funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1948 - page 2 ******** Bernhard Krueger, son of Friedrich Krueger and Johanna Toellner, b March 1869 Rockland, d 1948 bur Valders. Farmer in Rockland. m 28 Jan 1892 Rockland to Kari (Carrie Gilbert), daughter of *Gulbrand Gulbrandsen and Kari Olsdatter, b Jan 1870 Valdres, d 1928 bur Valders. Immigrated 1872. Children: Dora b June 1892; Fred B. b Aug 1894; Elmer Oscar b 21 June 1897 bp Valders; Arthur b c1902. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 27
CARRIE KREUGER Mrs. Bernhard Krueger, who died from an attack of heart trouble at the home near Potters last Monday was buried at the First Lutheran church near Valders, of which she was an earnest and devoted member. Deceased, who was before her marriage, Miss Carrie Gilbertson, was born in Norway and for several years during her early life, lived in the Town of Eaton, removing later to the town of Rantoul when she was married to Bernhard Krueger thirty-six years ago. She was of a gentle disposition, a devoted mother and loving wife and leaves besides her husband, three sons, one daughter and five grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Klein of Rantoul and Mrs. Otto Olson of Valders and two brothers, Carl Gilbertson of Rantoul and Chis Gilbertson of Shawano County. Manitowoc Herald News -Tuesday, April 3, 1928 - page 11
KNUT KNUTSEN KVALEY Knud Knudsen Kvaley, son of Knud Knudsen and Jeran Knudsdatter, sisters m *Anders Olsen Aabol and *Gunder Tollefsen, b 18 Dec 1825 Nordre Heyme in Vestre Slidre, d 30 Jan 1901 bur Valders. Immigrated 1854. Farmer in Buchanan 1860, in Cato 1870-. m 26 Aug 1856 Valders to Sigrid, daughter of *Knud Evensen Robley and Seborg Haagensdatter, b 28 Oct 1829 Raabole in Vestre Slidre, d 7 March 1896 bur Valders. Immigrated 1854. m1 *Iver Iversen. Children ("Knud Qvale's 5 children bur 10 Dec 1872"): Julia b 2 May 1857; Carl Johan b 30 Jan 1859, bur 28 June 1861; Edward b 9 Aug 1860; Maria Severine bp 1863; Karine b 2 Jan 1865; Carl Anton b 9 Sept 1866, d 9 Oct 1867; Carl Anton b 9 May 1868; Ole Martinius b 2 March 1870; Johan Severin b 27 May 1872; Ida Marie Karoline b 24 May 1874, m *Otis Johnston. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 125-126
SIGRID KNUTSEN KVALEY Clarks Mills: Last Saturday afternoon, Mrs. K.K. Inally, died suddenly of apoplexy. She leaves a husband and two children. Her remains were interred at the Lower Church Wednesday. Brillion News, Fri., Mar. 13, 1896 ******** Sigrid K. Kvale Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Sigrid K. Kvale Gender Female Death Date 07 Mar 1896 Death Place Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 66 Birth Date 14 Oct 1829 Birthplace Norway Race White Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Knud K. Kvale Father's Name Knud Evenson Robley Mother's Name Seborg "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch ******** Sigrid K. Kvale Wisconsin, Death Records Name Sigrid K. Kvale Event Type Death Event Date 1896 Event Place Cato, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Female Age 66 Marital Status Married Race W Birth Date 14 Oct 1829 Birth Year (Estimated) 1830 Birthplace Norway Cemetery Valders Norw. Luth. Cong. Father's Name Knud Evenson Robley Mother's Name Seborg Robley Spouse's Name Knud K. Kvale "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch
AMANDA LARSON (nee Evenson) Mrs. Louis (Amanda) Larson, 71, of Valders, died Wednesday morning at home following a heart attack. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church (West) Valders, the Rev. Robert A. Onkka officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Larson was born March 5, 1891, at Toronto, S. D., daughter of the late Edward and Randi Ferden Evenson, and she was married to Louis Larson May 16, 1917, at Toronto. Her husband is a retired electrical contractor. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church Alter Guild and Ladies Aid Society, the Ladies Progressive Club of Valders and American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 28. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Charles Rolland of Valders, Mrs. Frank Barilla of Milwaukee and Mrs. Lawrence Luft of South Bend, Ind.; a brother, John of Rapid City, S. D.; a sister, Mrs. Thomas Larson of Valders; and nine grandchildren. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at Farley Funeral Home, Valders, until 11 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be removed to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Memorials may be sent to Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 24, 1963 P. T-5
AMANDA F. LARSON (nee Bleck) Mrs. Amanda F. Larson, 70, of Valders, died Tuesday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following an illness of two months. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church (west) Valders with the Rev. Robert A. Oakka officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born Amanda Bleck April 11, 1893, in the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Edward and Augusta Peters Bleck. She was married to Edward Larson June 29, 1911, at Valders. She was a member of her church and of the WMM Club of the church. Among survivors are her husband; three sons, Raymond of Fargo, N.D., Berlin of Valders and Earl of Chilton; a brother, Edward of Rt. 1, Valders; four sisters, Ms. Bertha Halderson and Miss Augusta of Manitowoc, Miss Esther of Rt. 1, Valders, and Mrs. Rosalie Valleskey of Kiel; four grandchildren and two children. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at Farley Funeral Home, Valders, until 11 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church and the body will lie in state until time of service. Two Rivers Reporter, July 24, 1963 P. T-3
ANDERS LARSON Friday morning 84-year old Andrew Larson was found dead in his bed where he resides with his daughter, Mrs. F. Tolefsen. A heart attack during the night had brought his life to an end. He had spent Thursday around the city and had visited several businesses, and that evening had gone to bed apparently hale and hearty. The deceased leaves 3 daughters. He was buried Monday in Valders. Der Nord Westen, 02 Aug. 1906 ******* (Order to Hear Petition for Administration.) STATE OF WISCONSIN-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE. In the Matter of the Estate of Andrew Larson, deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Rangnil Gullikson, of City of Manitowoc, in said county, representing among other things that Andrew Larson, an inhabitant of said county, on the 24th (sic) day of July, A.D. 1906, at said city of Manitowoc died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is a daughter of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Thomas E. Torrison granted. IT IS ORDERED, that said petition be heard at a Special term of said County Court to be held on Tuesday the 12th day of February, A.D. 1907, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the County Judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county. ORDERED FURTHER, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks, successively, prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at City of Manitowoc in said county. Dated at Manitowoc, the 16th day of January, A.D. 1907. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Hougen & Brady, Attys. Manitowoc Pilot, January 17, 1907 P. 4 ******** Anders Larsen, son of Lars Knudsen and Ragnild Nilsdatter, sister *Marit, b 29 June 1822 Rudlangseie in Nord-Aurdal, d 27 July 1906 Manitowoc bur Valders. Husmann at Rudlang. Immigrated 1855. Farmer in Eaton; Manitowoc 1905. m 8 Oct 1849 Nord-Aurdal to Marit, daughter of Ulrik Helgesen and Ragnild Haldorsdatter, b 11 Feb 1824 Rognos in Nord-Aurdal, d 27 April 1897 bur Valders. Children: Ragnild b 6 May 1850, m *Gullik Olsen; Ingrid b 16 Dec 1852; Lars b 20 Aug 1857; Sigrid b 20 Nov 1860, m *Tollef Tollefsen; Lars b 18 May 1863. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 13-14
ARLENE LARSON Arlene Larson, age 89, of Manitowoc, died on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Arlene Hacker Larson was born on Sept. 24, 1919, in the town of Newton, daughter of the late Ernest and Olga (Berge) Hacker. She attended grade school in Newton, Woodrow Wilson Jr. High School and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1938. On Sept. 6, 1941, she married Verlin Allen Larson at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Manitowoc where she was baptized and confirmed. He preceded her in death in November of 1988. During World War II, Arlene worked for Mirro Aluminum in Manitowoc. In 1952, she and her family moved to Valders where she resided for 43 years. She worked at Leverenz Shoe Company and later became a nurses aide for the Manitowoc Health Care Center, where she was employed for 18 years. Arlene was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Valders, Faith Lutheran Church Women, a Sunday school teacher and was an active member of the volunteers for quilting. In 1995, she moved back to Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her beloved husband: Verlin; her parents; and two brothers: Elton and Arthur. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at Faith Lutheran Church in Valders. Rev. James Rasmus will officiate with burial to follow at Valders West Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 12:00 noon. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory of Manitowoc is assisting the Larson Family. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 27, 2009
CAROLINE B. LARSON Mrs. Thomas (Caroline) Larson, 76, of 305 N. Liberty St., Valders, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Larson, nee Caroline Evenson, was born Sept. 20, 1896, at Toronto, S.D., daughter of the late Edward and Rondi Ferden Evenson. She was married to Thomas Larson Feb. 6, 1960, at Jamestown, N.D. She was a member of the Manitowoc County Council Homemakers, Valders Senior Citizens, American Legion Auxiliary, ALCW and the Mary Circle. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A son, James, preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Wednesday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 17, 1973
CURTIS M. LARSON Curtis M. Larson, age 73, of 416 North 9th St., Manitowoc, died Monday, September 26, 1994, at his residence. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, October 2, 1994, at 7 p.m., at the Phipps Memorial Chapel of the First Presbyterian Church. Officiating will be Rev. William Plan. He was born July 31, 1921, in the town of Liberty, Wis., son of the late John and Gusta Berge Larson. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie Jean and Philip Margulies, Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.; one brother and sister-in-law, Harvey and Lois Larson, West Bend, Wis. He was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Ruth Johnston. Friends may call at the Phipps Memorial Chapel of the First Presbyterian Church from 6 p.m. until the time of services on Sunday. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church. The Jens Funeral Home and Crematory are assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 30, 1994 P. A2
EDNA V. LARSON Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas R. Larson, 53, of Valders, who died unexpectedly at the home Sunday, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the West Valders Lutheran Church. The Rev. A. B. Holland will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Surviving Mrs. Larson are her husband, who is a patient at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc; daughter, Mrs. Oliver Berge of West Lima, Wis.; son, Ted in the Navy; mother, Mrs. Carl Schultz of Liberty; two sisters, Mrs. Sigwardt Berg of Rt. 1, Manitowoc and Mrs. Walter Buehlman of Manitowoc. The son, enroute home from a naval base in the Philippines, is due to arrive in Chicago late Friday and will arrive home Friday night. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 2 p.m. Saturday. The casket will be moved to the church Sunday noon and the body will lie in state until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 22, 1954 P. 17
EDWARD E. LARSON Edward Larson, 84, a former Valders resident, died Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders Westside Cemetery. Mr. Larson was born Jan. 17, 1888, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Theodore and Regina Lotton Larson. He married Amanda Bleck June 29, 1910, at Valders Westside Church. His wife preceded him in death in 1963. He was employed as an engineer at Manitowoc Equipment Works for 17 years. Survivors include three sons, Ray, of Fargo, N.D., Verlin, of Valders, and Earl, of Chilton; four brothers, Alfred, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Walter, of Manitowoc and Thomas and Floyd, of Valders; a sister, Mrs. Ed Stenson, of Manitowoc Rapids; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon until noon on Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 21, 1972
FLOYD M. LARSON Floyd M. Larson, age 87, of Valders, died Sunday evening April 23, 1995, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, 1995, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. William Timm will officiate with burial to follow at Valders West Cemetery. He was born March 12, 1908, at Valders, son of Theodore and Rena Lotton Larson. He attended Valders area schools graduating from Valders High School and was formerly employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding as a welder, by Larson’s Garage as a mechanic and retired in 1972 from the Kohler Company, Engine Division. He married Irene Novy July 19, 1947, at St. Paul’s Church, Manitowoc. He was a former member of the Valders Fire Department and the Manitowoc County Fish and Game. Survivors include his wife; two sons and daughters-in-law, Francis (Butch) and Judy, Howards Grove, Roger and Janice, rural Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Keith Olm, Valders; five grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Iva Larson, Manitowoc, Rose Marie Kubsch, Kellnersville; nieces, nephews, also survive. He was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. The Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, April 25, 1995 P. A2
GUSTA MILDRED LARSON Mrs. John Albert Larson, 81, of Manitowoc, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, at St. Joseph Hospital, West Bend, where she had been a patient for the past week. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Oz Twedt and the Rev. Carl Peters will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Larson, nee Mildred (sic) Berge, was born May 30, 1901, in the Town of Liberty, daughter of the late Oscar G. and Emma Thompson Berge. She attended Cedar Grove School. She was married to John Albert Larson, Nov. 12, 1919, at Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death July 15, 1944. Mrs. Larson was a charter member of Cedar Grove Homemakers, a lifelong member of Faith Lutheran Church, a member of Faith Lutheran Church Women, and a member of the Altar Guild of the church. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Curtis of rural Manitowoc, and Harvey and Lois of West Bend; a brother, Earl Berge of rural Valders; five grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister and a daughter. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral home, Valders, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and at the church Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter September 1, 1982 P. 3 ******** (b. 31 May 1901/d. Aug. 1982/SSDI)
IRENE C. LARSON Irene C. Larson, age 92, a former resident of Valders, died Thursday evening, December 22, 2016 at Maritime Gardens, Manitowoc. Irene was born on August 22, 1924 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late James and Rose (Nechodomu) Novy. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1942. On July 19, 1947 she married Floyd M. Larson in Manitowoc, WI. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1995. Irene was employed with Leverenz Shoe Company. She was secretary treasurer for the Sunday school at Valders West Church, where she also taught Sunday school for many years. Irene loved to go on walks and she enjoyed cooking and baking. She liked to garden and go camping. Survivors include her children: Francis (Judith) Larson, Howards Grove, Roger (Janice) Larson, Manitowoc Rapids, Gail (Keith) Olm, Valders; her grandchildren: Julie (Joseph) Bins, Jeremy (Chastity) Larson, Joel Larson, Stacy Olm, Brett (Christina) Olm; eight great grandchildren; one sister: Rose Marie Kubsch; and Irene's pet dog: Lilly. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one brother: Alvin Novy; one sister: Sylvia (Robert) Peterson; six brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law. Private family services were held at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Erica Cunningham officiated at the service and burial took place at Valders West Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Irene's name to Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Aurora Medical Center/Hospice, St. Nazianz First Responders, Valders Ambulance, Dr. David Kuester and staff and to the staff at Maritime Gardens for their care and compassion shown to Irene and her family. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Dec. 27, 2016
JOHN LARSON (d. 1887) John Lassesen (John Larson), son of Lasse Johnsen and Ingeborg Larsdatter, halfsister m *Haldor Olsen, b 2 Jan 1817 Alvstad in Ostre Slidre, d 7 June 1887 bur Valders. Lived in Nord-Aurdal and Oyer before emigrating in 1850. Manitowoc 1850; Rockland 1860; farmer in Eaton 1870-. Insane 1880. m 28 May 1843 Vestre Slidre to Ragnild, daughter of Ole Tidemandsen and Ragnild Haldorsdatter, brother *Haldor, ? halfsister m *Tosten Andersen Veblen, b 10 Dec 1814 Widste in Vestre Slidre, d 8 Jan 1883. Children: Ingeborg b 3 March 1845, m *Tollef Nilsen; Ragnild b 27 July 1847 Oyer, m *Ole Evensen Oxhovd; Ole b 15 Sept c1851; *Johannes b 2 March 1854 bp Valders; Lisa Mathea b 15 Nov 1856, m *Gustav Blumenstein; Edward b 26 Dec 1859. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 109
JOHN ALBERT LARSON John Albert Larson, 52, retired Valders farmer, died Saturday evening at his home in the village after a lingering illness. He and his wife had been living in the village for the past year since they gave up the operation of their farm north of Valders. Mr. Larson was born March 28, 1892, in Cato, and he was married to Mildred Berge on November 12, 1919. Survivors besides the wife are two sons, Curtis and Harvey, at home, and a daughter, Mrs. Roger Johnston, residing in Riverside, Calif.; six brothers, Louis, Edward, Thomas, Alfred and Walter who live at Valders and Floyd of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Harry Haese, Reedsville and Mrs. Edward Stenson, Valders. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon 1:30 from the Berge funeral home, Valders and at 2 o’clock at the West Valders Lutheran church, the Rev. Martin Trygstad officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home after noon on Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 17, 1944 P. 2
LOUIS LARSON Louis Oscar Larson, 78, of Valders, died Saturday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital where he had been a patient since January, 1963. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, West Valders, the Rev. Robert A. Onkka officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Larson was born March 27, 1886, at Valders, son of the late Theodore and Rana Lotten Larson. He married Amanda Evenson May 16, 1917, at Toronto, S.D. His wife preceded him in death Jan. 23, 1963. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, West Valders. Mr. Larson was an electrical contractor for 40 years, helped install the high voltage line between Clark Mills and St. Nazianz in 1908 and operated his own electric shop, which he sold in 1954. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Charles (Melba) Rolland of Valders, Mrs. Frank (Phyllis) Barilla of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Lawrence (Marjorie) Luft of South Bend, Ind.; five brothers, Edward, Thomas, Walter, Alfred and Floyd of Valders; two sisters, Mrs. Harry R. Haese of Rt. 1, Reedsville and Mrs. Ed Stenson of Manitowoc and nine grandchildren. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Sunday at Farley Funeral Home, Valders, until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 16, 1964 P. 3
RENA LARSON Mrs. Theodore Larson, 79, of Valders, died Wednesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F.C. Stenson, at Port Washington, where she had been for six weeks. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. from the homestead at Valders, and at two o'clock at the Valders Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. Martin Trygstad officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be in state after Friday evening at the homestead. Mrs. Larson was born Ragnild Olsen Lotten in the town of Eaton on August 1, 1862. She was married to Theodore G. Larson September 20, 1884, and the couple lived on a farm near Valders. Mr. Larson died 12 years ago. Surviving Mrs. Larson are two daughters, Mrs. Harry Haese of Reedsville and Mrs. Stenson of Port Washington; seven sons, Louis, Edward, Alfred J. Albert, Thomas, Walter and Floyd, all of Valders; 15 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Mina Moon of Areanum, Ohio, and Miss Julia Lotten of Portland, Oregon. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, April 2, 1942 pg. 2
ROBERT G. LARSON Robert G. Larson Sr., 61, of Windsor Locks, died peacefully on Monday, February 14, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Oct. 24, 1943, the son of Earl and Marion (Kiel) Larson, in Manitowoc, Wis. He was baptized and confirmed in Valders, Wis. He attended schools in Chilton, Wis. and played football for the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He was self-employed in various successful businesses throughout his career and his entrepreneurial spirit was always evident. He continued to run his businesses and take care of the employees working with him even while battling cancer. He loved the outdoors, taking trips to Vermont, and helping others achieve their goals, whether personal or professional. He especially found support, valued friendships and comfort in his Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) There will be a memorial service, burial and celebration of his life in May to be held in Valders, Wis. at the Faith Lutheran Church, at a date to be announced. Contributions can be made in his memory to the local charity of your choice. Manchester, CT Journal Inquirer March 6, 2005
THEODORE G. LARSON WELL KNOWN VALDERS MAN DIES FRIDAY A blood clot appearing on the lungs as he was apparently recovering from an operation for relief from stomach trouble, shortly after 3:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon proved fatal to Theodore G. Larson, 65, prominent farm owner and business man of Valders. Mr. Larson had been ill for some time and the operation to relieve him had been so successful that it was thought he would be able to return to his home within a week. The forming of the blood clot, however, caused death after a brief struggle. Mr. Larson, owner of an automobile sales and repair agency at Valders was a life-long resident of the county and spent all but one year at Valders. He was born at Clarks Mills on May 19, 1864 and when a year old moved to Valders with his parents. He married about 45 years ago and is survived by his widow and nine children: Louis, Edward, Alfred, Thomas and Floyd all living in or near Valders, Walter at Manitowoc, Mrs. Harry Haese, Reedsville and Miss Mabel at home (sic-8 of 9 children named). Funeral services will be held from the home near Valders at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon and at 2:30 o’clock from the West Luth. Church, Rev. A. O. White officiating. Interment will take place at the cemetery in Valders. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, August 9, 1929 P. 2 ******** Gullik Theodor Larson, son of "Lars Gulliksen and Anne Knudsdatter, b 19 May 1864 bp Valders, d 8 Aug 1929 bur Valders. Farmer in Cato. m 20 Sept 1884 Valders to Ragnild (Rena), daughter of *Ole Olsen Loten and Marit Madsdatter, b 1 Aug 1862 bp Valders, d 1 April 1942 Port Washington. Children: Louis Oskar b 27 March 1886, d 16 May 1964, m 16 May 1917 to Amanda 1891-1963; Edvard Elmer b 17 Jan 1888, d 1972, m Amanda F. Bleck 1893-1963; Alfred Martin b 5 Jan 1890, d 4 Dec 1979 Manitowoc, m 15 Sept 1920 Vor Frelsers to Mabel Robley d 1925; John Albert b 28 March 1892, d 15 July 1944, m 12 Nov 1919 Valders to Gusta Mildred daughter of *Oscar G. Berge; Mabel Anetta b 27 Nov 1893, d 7 June 1894; Thomas Richard b 1 Aug 1896, d 17 April 1981 Sun Prairie, m120 June 1923 to Edna V. Schultz 1900-1954, m2 6 Feb 1960 Jamestown, North Dakota, to Caroline B. Evanson Granner 1896-1973; Walter Lorence b 7 June 1898, d 30 Oct 1983 Manitowoc, m 29 Nov 1929 Cato to Iva S. Huhn; Lillian Theoline b 31 May 1900, m Haese; Mabel Rosetta b 11 April 1902, d 17 May 1990 Birmingham, Alabama, m 8 Nov 1930 Valders to Eddie C. Stenson d 1976; Floyd Marvin b 12 March 1908, m Irene. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 230
THOMAS R. LARSON Thomas R. Larson, 85, of Valders, died Friday morning, April 17, at Sun Prairie, Wis. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Revs. Carl Peters and Oz Twedt will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Larson was born Aug. 1, 1896, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Theodore and Rena Loften Larson. He attended Valders Public Schools and Milwaukee School of Engineering and was a veteran of World War I. He married Edna Schultz June 20, 1923. Mr. Larson was a Chevrolet dealer in Valders from 1927 to 1976 and proprietor of Thomas Larson Chevrolet Company from 1935 to 1976. His first wife, Edna, preceded him in death Jan. 17, 1954. He married Caroline Evenson Granner Feb. 4, 1960, at Jamestown, N.D. She preceded him in death April 19, 1973. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and Valders American Legion Burkhardt Post No. 28, treasurer and Member of Board of Directors of Valders Telephone Company, former member of Valers Fire Department and charter member of Valders Lions Club. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Theodore G. and Mary Lou of Valders; a daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and Oliver Berge of Sun Prairie; two brothers, Walter of Manitowoc and Floyd of Valders; a sister, Mrs. Ed (Mabel) Stenson of Poynette; nine grandchildren and a great grandchild. Four brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Herald Times Reporter, April 17, 1981 P. 3 ******** (1 Aug. 1896/Apr. 1981/SSDI)
VERLIN A. LARSON Verlin A. Larson, 73, of Valders, Wisconsin, died Saturday morning, November 26, 1988, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Carl Peters and Rev. Michael Hamilton will officiate with burial in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Larson was born August 22, 1915, at Valders, son of the late Edward and Amanda Rieck Larson. He was a 1934 graduate of Valders High School. He married Arlene Hacker on September 6, 1941, at St. Paul Church, Manitowoc. They resided in Manitowoc where he was employed at Nestles in Valders and at Manitowoc Shipbuilding before entering service in 1943. He served in the Infantry Division of the 5th? Army Headquarters, taking part in invasions of North Africa and Italy. After being released from active duty he was assigned as General Clark’s personal bodyguard, then being discharged in 1945. He was awarded the Purple Heart. In 1946, he and his brother Earl built and managed the Valders Restaurant. In 1948 he became employed with the Thomas Larson Chevrolet C. as a Salesman. He was a member of the Legion of Leaders, an organization honoring outstanding salesmen for their achievements. He retired in 1981?. Mr. Larson was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and the Disabled American Veterans. In 1952 he and his family moved to the current address in Valders. Survivors include his wife, Arlene; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Margaret Larson of Green Bay; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Allen Novak of rural Plymouth; a brother and sister-in-law, Karl and Marion Larson of Chilton; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Allie Larson of Appleton; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Art and Anita Hacker of Manitowoc; and four grandchildren, Victoria Larson, David Wade, Amy and Bryan Novak. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ray (or Roy?). Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 6 pm. to 9 p.m. Monday, and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to the time of service at the church. Herald Times Reporter, November 27, 1988
TORGER H. LOMMEN Torger Haaversen Lomen, son of Haaver Nilsen and Ragnild Tollefsdatter, b 9 Nov 1853 Lomen in Vestre Slidre, d 29 Sept 1874 bur Valders. Immigrated 1872. His sister: Turi, b 28 Feb 1857 Lomen, d 25 Sept 1882 Liberty. Immigrated 1876. Nephew and niece of the Fylkens. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 226
TURI H. LOMMEN Turi Haaversen Lomen, son of Haaver Nilsen and Ragnild Tollefsdatter, b 28 Feb 1857 Lomen, d 25 Sept 1882 Liberty. Immigrated 1876. Her brother: Torger, b 9 Nov 1853 Lomen in Vestre Slidre, d 29 Sept 1874 bur Valders. Immigrated 1872. Nephew and niece of the Fylkens. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 226
CY LOREN LONZO Cy Loren Lonzo, 3 weeks old, of 16434 Bartel Road, Valders, died Thursday, September 19, 1991, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Private family services will be held Saturday morning at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home. Rev. Frederik Schulz officiating with burial in Valders West Cemetery, Valders. He was born August 24, 1991, at Green Bay. Survivors include his parents, Lance and Dawn Kintgen Lonzo; maternal grandparents, Robert and Anita Kintgen of Two Rivers; paternal grandparents, Floyd and Patricia Lonzo at Valders; maternal great grandmother, Edna Last of Two Rivers; aunts and uncles also survive. Herald Times Reporter, September 21, 1991 ******** Cy Loren Lonzo Wisconsin Death Index Name Cy Loren Lonzo Event Type Death Event Date 20 Sep 1991 Event Place , Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Mani, Wisconsin Certificate Number 026602 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997"
FLOYD A. LONZO Floyd A. Lonzo, age 81, of Whitelaw, died Sunday afternoon, July 6, 2014 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay. Floyd was born August 1, 1932 in Two Rivers, son of the late Wallace and Anna (Wondrash) Lonzo. He graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1950 and then attended Purdue University for Industrial Packaging and the Longston School of Business. Floyd served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 until 1952 at Amphbus Base in Norfolk, VA. He was then transferred to the Destroyer, USS Stormes, DD780 from 1952 until 1955, with almost a year served in Korea and received his honorable discharge in 1956. Floyd was awarded the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, United Nation Service Metal, National Defense Service Metal and the 50th Anniversary Korean War Service Metal. Floyd was a life time member of the V.F.W. and Disabled Vets. Floyd's family was one of the founding families in Two Rivers, both in the Commercial Great Lake Fishing and one of the first families to make Two Rivers their home. He was very pleased that his family was able during the depression years to help needy families with fresh fish before they sold the catch of the day. Floyd carried on the family fishing tradition, loving his sports fishing as a charter captain and his beautiful boats over the years. On May 24, 1962 he married Pat Shimek in Galena, IL. Floyd and Pat were very proud of raising, breeding and showing their beautiful American Quarter Horses for 50 years, winning at some of the country's largest and most prestigious shows including the American Quarter Horse Congress. Floyd worked for North Central Airlines as a station agent in Manitowoc, moving on to Weyerhaeuser Company starting out as a foreman and ending his career as a plant superintendent. Survivors include his wife, Pat Lonzo of 52 years, Whitelaw; one daughter and son-in-law: Lori and Dale Bratz, Collins; one son: Lance Lonzo, Two Rivers; one grandson: Alex Lonzo and his mother Daun Kintgen, Two Rivers; two children from a previous marriage: son, Larry Pannell a and daughter and son-in-law: Ann and Kevin Bellissimo; two grandchildren: Jason and Cory Bellissimo; one sister: Diane Urban and family, CA; sister-in-law: Jackie Lonzo, Two Rivers. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Also important in Floyd's life were his many pet dogs past and present who he treated as members of the family. He was preceded in death by two grandsons: Clay Davis Bratz and Cy Loren Lonzo; one brother: Wally W. Lonzo, one nephew, David Lonzo; and one brother-in-law: Jim Urban. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 11, 2014 at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Richard Klingeisen. Burial will be at Valders West Cemetery and Military Honors will be accorded by the Two Rivers V.F.W. and American Legion. The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, July 11, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.kleinandstangel.com The family wishes to thank the First Responders who came to the house for their professionalism and care. Also, thank you to Aurora BayCare especially, Toni, Dr. Riedy, Karen and Christie and the entire staff that helped us during this difficult time. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter July 8, 2014
BELINDA R. LORITZ Mrs. Belinda Loritz, 78, formerly of 1712 Meadowbrook Dr., Manitowoc, died Friday evening, July 30, 1990 at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Monday at First Lutheran Church. The officiating pastors will be Rev. Bruce Hanstedt and Rev. Carl Peters of Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Burial will be in the Valders West Cemetery. She was born November 15, 1911 in Gallup, New Mexico, daughter of the late John and Cornelia Thompson Hewitson. She was educated here in Manitowoc and she married Kenneth Loritz on March 21, 1942 in Manitowoc. She was a member of the First Lutheran church, Our Savior Altar Guild, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and a charter member of the UCT Auxiliary. She was a member of the Manitowoc Senior Center and was a charter member of the Park Lawn Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband,, four cousins, Mathias Reinertson of Quarry, Wis., Mrs. Robert Werbacks of Kohler, Wis., Mrs. Tammy Garski of Rothschild, Wis., and Mr. Joel Thompson of Navda, California and many friends. She was preceded in death by one sister. Friends may call from noon to the time of services at the church. There will be no Sunday evening visitation at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Seminary Student Annuity Fund of First Lutheran church, Manitowoc and Faith Lutheran church of Valders or the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Jens Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sun., July 22, 1990 - page B11
KENNETH J. LORITZ Kenneth J. Loritz, age 89, of 2021 S. Alverno Road, Manitowoc, died Monday, Aug. 15, 2005, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 19, 2005, at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Steven Olson will officiate. Cremation will have taken place. Burial of his cremated remains will be at Valders West Cemetery. Kenneth was born March 2, 1916, in Manitowoc, son of the late Carl J. and Josephine M. Holzer Loritz. On March 22, 1942, he married Belinda Hewittson Thomson. She preceded him in death on July 20, 1990. Kenneth was educated in the Manitowoc school system and worked any job he could get in order to survive the Great Depression. He was one of the first persons hired by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company to work on the submarine program because of his ability to read blueprints. In 1944, he was hired by the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad as a yard clerk, retiring in 1976 after 32 years of continuous service. Ken was a long time member of First Lutheran Church, active in union activities, member and officer of United Commercial Travelers, Kiwanis Golden K National Federation of the Blind, Midwest Association of the Blind, Wisconsin Council of the Blind, and a former president of the Lakeshore Visually Impaired Support Group. The support from this local group and the Manitowoc Lion's Club was greatly appreciated by Kenneth. Ken greatly enjoyed traveling with his wife and keeping in touch with his many friends. He was a blessing by example to many friends who learned to maintain independent living in spite of macular degeneration. He is survived by three brothers and two sisters: Gerald of Kingman, Ariz.; Charles, Little Rock, Ark.; Clemens, Springfield, Mass.; Beatrice (Thomas) Moore, Francis Creek; Cerrela (Arthur) Schlei, Manitowoc; two brothers-in-law: Richard Ratajczak, Manitowoc; Lloyd Ford, Valley Park, Mo. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Ken and Belinda ôadoptedö his lifelong friend, Harry Meihsner and his family. He was preceded in death by his wife: Belinda; two brothers: Lester and Floyd; five sisters: Marie, Gladys, Delphia, JeanMae, and Marlene. Relatives and friends may call on Friday, Aug. 19, 2005, at First Lutheran Church, 521 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. until the time of service. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family. Herald Times Reporter August 2005
BERIT LOTEN MRS. LOTTEN DIES IN WEST Former Resident of Eaton was 88 Years of Age Mrs. Marit Lotten, 88, widow of Haakon Lotten and a former resident of Eaton, died Thursday at Fort Bragg, Calif., where she was making her home with her children. The body is being shipped to Valders for burial. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Berge funeral home in the village and at 2 p.m. from the West Valders Church. The deceased was born in Norway in 1847 and came to this country early in life. She was married to Haakon Lotten and they took up the farm home south of St. Nazianz. They retired and moved to Valders where Mr. Lotten died 20 years ago. Mrs. Lotten moved to California a few years ago. Survivors are two sons, Ole, California and Nels, School Hill and three daughters, Hannah and Mrs. Ella Trondson, Fort Bragg, and a daughter in Minnesota. Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, July 13, 1935 - page 4
HAAGEN OLSEN LOTEN Haagen Olsen Loten, son of Ole Olsen and "Ragnild Haagensdatter, b 25 Dec 1825 Moeseie in Vestre Slidre, d 16 Aug 1912 bur Valders. Immigrated 1857 with his mother. Farmer in Eaton. Co. G, 14th Wis. Inf. m 14 July 1868 to Berit, daughter of *Nils Eriksen Quale and Marit Nilsdatter, b 3 Feb 1847 Qvale in Vestre Slidre, d 10 July 1935 bur Valders. Children: Ole b 25 Aug 1869, d 21 Dec 1942; Berthe Marie b 7 Oct 1871, m Gilbert Lien, living near Fordville, North Dakota, in 1917; Regine KIara b 3 Feb 1874; Edward b 17 Aug 1876; Nils b 27 Jan 1879, d 1938; Caroline d 15 Aug 1881, 1 day old; Ella Christine b 24 July 1882; Oskar b 30 April 1888; Hannah Martine b 22 June 1891. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 87
MARIT LOTEN Notes from Valders Mrs. Maret Lotten, who was most likely the oldest person in the Town of Eaton, as well as the last one of the earliest pioneers died Sunday morning at the home of her son,, Ile Lotten near Quarry, at the age of ninety-five years. She had been an invalid for almost six years. The following children survive: Ole, with whom she has always made her home, Mrs. T.G. Larson of Valders, Mrs. Matena Hougen of Wausau, Mrs. R.O. Moon of Ohio and Miss Julia of Tacoma, Wash. There are twenty-one grandchildren, also several great grandchildren. The funeral will be on Thursday afternoon, burial will be from the home to the First Lutheran Church, Rev. White officiating. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., July 1, 1926
OLE O. LOTEN (d. 1885) Ole Olsen Loten, son of Ole Olsen and *Ragnild Haagensdatter, b 21 Feb 1828 Moeseie in Vestre Slidre, d 18 March 1885 bur Valders. Immigrated 1853. Farmer in Eaton. m 8 Jan 1857 Valders to Marit, daughter of *Mads Endresen and Ingeborg Andersdatter, b 17 Jan 1833 Tvedteie in Vang, d 27 June 1926. Immigrated 1855 with her parents. Children: Ingeborg b 20 July 1853 (father Ole Iversen); Ole b 25 Nov 1857, d 1 May 1927, m 1 June 1907 in the bridegroom's home to Gena Annetta Madson b 1889; Endre b 27 Dec 1859, d 25 Feb 1884; Ragnild b 1 Aug 1862, m *Theodore G. Larsen; Caroline b 20 Sept 1864; Maria Martine b 19 Feb 1868, m *Knud T. Hougen; Trine b 3 Sept 1870, d 19 Nov 1891; Caroline b 12 Nov 1872, m *Olaf R. Lundberg; Mina Birthine b 23 Aug 1876, m 30 Aug 1899 at the bride's home to Rollen Otis Moon; Julia Christine b 18 Jan 1879, d 5 Jan 1945. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 190
JULIA C. LOTTEN Miss Julia Lotten, 65, former county resident died at Portland, Ore. The body is being brought to Valders and funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm. Sunday at the Berge funeral home and 2 o'clock at the West Valders Lutheran church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Lotten was born in Eaton in 1879 and was graduated from the Oshkosh Normal school. She taught school in Oshkosh for a number of years before moving to Portland 32 years ago. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. R.O. Moon of Arcanum, Ohio; eight nieces and 12 nephews. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 12, 1945 p.2
OLE LOTTEN (d. 1927) Ole Lotten of Quarry, died at his home there Sunday, aged 78 years. He had been in failing health for several years. He was born in the town of Eaton and had always lived there and in the point of longevity was perhaps the one who had lived in this town the longest period of time, his parents being some of the first settlers in this township. He was married twenty years ago to Miss Anette Matson of Shawano County who survives him together with one daughter, Martha, who is a student at Milwaukee Normal and three sons at home. Also four sisters, Mrs. T.G. Larson of Valders, Mrs. Mary Hougen of Wausau, Mrs. R.O. Moon of Wausaukee and Miss Julia of Tacoma, Wash. His mother, who was the oldest inhabitant in this section preceded him in death about a year ago, aged 96. Manitowoc Herald News - Tuesday, May 3, 1927 - page 7
OLE LOTTEN (d. 1942) Valders, Wis.- Ole H. Lotten, 83, former Eaton township and Valders resident, passed away Dec. 21 at his home in Eureka, Cal., and burial was made Dec. 29 in the Valders West Church cemetery. Services were held at the Berge Funeral home at Valders with the Rev. Martin Trygstad officiating. Mr. Lotten was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Haaken Lotten, and was born in this vicinity on Aug. 25, 1859. The family lived about two miles southwest of St. Nazianz on a farm now owned by Joseph Knier, and later resided at Valders for several years before moving to California 25 years ago. Survivors are a brother, Oscar, of Eureka, Cal., and a sister, Mrs. Hannah Wriedt, also of Eureka. Pallbearers were Thomas Larson, Oscar C. Thompson, Oley Berge, Leonard Johnston, Albert Berge and Albert Severson. Sheboygan Press, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Saturday, January 02, 1943 P. 1 ******** Ole H. Lotten, 76, former county resident died Thursday night at Eureka, Calif., where he has made his home the past 25 years. The body will arrive in Valders Tuesday morning and funeral services will be held in the afternoon at two o'clock from the Berge funeral home in Valders. Interment will be in the West Lutheran church cemetery. Mr. Lotten operated a farm near St. Nazlanz for a number of years, moved into Valders and then went to California. A brother, Oscar, of Eureka, is the only survivor. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 28, 1942 P. 2
FRED W. LUELLOFF Fred William Luelloff, 60, died Monday at the Holy Family hospital. He had been seriously ill three weeks, being brought here from his farm home in Eaton, near the village of Quarry. Mr. Luelloff was born in Eaton in 1878 and in 1906 married Miss Martha Luelloff. Survivors are the widow; daughter, Mrs. Albert Hiemerl, Quarry; five sons, Edwin and Oscar, Eaton, Henry, Alfred and Clarence, Quarry; two brothers, August and Albert, Valders; two sisters, Mrs. Theodore Luelloff, Newton, Mrs. Louis Kirchhoff, city. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m from the Berge funeral home, Valders, and at 1:30 o'clock from the West Valders Lutheran church with burial in the church cemetery. The body is at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 29, 1938 P. 3
CAROLINE LUNDBERG FUNERAL OF MRS. LUNDBERG Wednesday Mrs. Olaf Lundberg died at the Holy Family hospital Saturday night after a brave fight for life, undergoing a serious operation in a last hope that she might recover. The body was taken to Valders where the funeral will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, afternoon with services at the First Lutheran church. Mrs. Lundberg, who was Miss Lena Lotten before her marriage thirty- two years ago, was born in the county and is survived by her husband, her mother, who is now ninety-four years old, one brother and four sisters. Mr. Lundberg for many years was prominent in politics of the county and served several terms as chairman of the county board. Manitowoc Herald News Tuesday, March 24, 1925 P.2
OLAF LUNDBERG Olaf Lundberg Succumbs at 91 MARIBEL—Olaf Lundberg, 91, of Eaton, former chairman of the Manitowoc County Board, who observed his birthday last September by reading a newspaper without benefit of glasses, died Tuesday morning at the Fairview Convalescent Home here. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. A. B. Holland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Lundberg was born in Sweden in 1861 and came to the United States at the age of 29, settling in Chicago, and married Miss Lena Litten. She died in 1925. He came to Manitowoc County in 1894 and engaged in farming in Eaton. Named chairman of his town, he represented Eaton on the County Board for 23 years, serving as chairman from 1910 to 1914. He married Mrs. Anna Berglund of Minneapolis in 1927. In recent years, Mr. Lundberg had lived a retired life. Survivors are his wife, four nieces and a nephew residing in Chicago. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. _____ Wednesday. The casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, February 3, 1953 P. 2 ******** Olaf R. Lundberg. b Sept 1864 Sweden, d 1953 bur Valders. Immigrated 1889 or 1890. Farmer in Eaton 1895-. m cl893 to Caroline, daughter of *Ole Olsen Loten and Marit Madsdatter, b 12 Nov 1872, d 1925 bur Valders. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 184
RITA L. LUSARDI Rita L. Lusardi, 85, a resident of Shady lane Nursing Home in Manitowoc, died on July 14, 2005 at the home. The funeral was on July 16 at Christianson -Deja Funeral Home in Valders. Officiating was the Rev. Marcia Solberg with burial at Valders West Cemetery. Rita was born on October 23, 1919 in Pittsburgh, Pa., daughter of the late Anna Schultz. On October 11, 1941, she married Mathew Lusardi in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on February 24, 1992. Rita and her husband were residents of Milwaukee and Collins. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Thomas Fretschel of Milwaukee and Suzanne and Marvin Reed of Collins; four grandchildren and their spouses and four great grandchildren. Valders Journal - July 28, 2005
ANDERS OLESON LYKEN (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 29 Oct.) Sudden death Saturday of farmer L*ken Olson (broken type), who lives in this vicinity, at the advanced age of 81. Der Nord Westen, 01 Nov. 1906 ******** DIED: Andrew Olson Lyken, a civil war veteran who was a pioneer resident of the county, died last week at this home in the town of Liberty, where he had resided continuously for nearly fifty years, the cause of his demise being heart failure. He was apparently well when he retired on the evening of his last day on earth. The next morning he was found dead in his bed. A physician that was summoned gave it as his opinion that Mr. Lyken had died of heart failure. Mr. Lyken was a native of Norway, born May 19, 1824. He was married in 1847, and several years later the couple came to America, settling on a farm in the town of Liberty. He is survived by his aged wife, five children, and one brother, who also served in the war of the rebellion. Four of the children reside in Liberty and one lives in the state of Minnesota. The decedent was held in esteem by a large number of acquaintances, who will sincerely regret his passing from among their midst. Burial took place at the cemetery adjoining the Valders Lutheran church, in Liberty, the Rev. Alfsen performing the last sad rites. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, November 8, 1906 pg. 1 ******** Andrew Oleson birth: 19 May 1824 Norway death: 26 October 1906 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1906 Liberty father: Ole Peterson mother: Sarah spouse: Randi Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** Anders Olsen Lykken, son of *Ole Pedersen and Sigrid Andersdatter, b 19 May 1824 Lykken in Vang, d 26 Oct 1906 bur Valders. Owned part of Lykken 1855-1857. Immigrated 1857. Farmer in Liberty. Co. B, 45th Wis. Inf. m 22 Feb 1857 Vang to Randi, daughter of Knud Halvorsen and *Berit Knudsdatter, b 21 Feb 1832 Helle in Vang, d 18 March 1913 bur Valders. Children: Sigrid b 15 Dec 1856, m 7 March 1892 Liberty to Knud Andersen, farmer, Canby, Minnesota; Knud b 21 Dec 1859, d 8 Jan 1936; Berit b 18 Oct 1861; Ole b 10 Sept 1863, d 8 March 1942; Berit b 11 Nov 1868, m *John O. Qualley; Anthon b 4 March 1871, d 24 Feb 1950. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 18
ANTON A. LYKEN Retired Board Member Dies Anton (Tony) Lyken, 73, of Liberty and Valders, veteran member of the county board for years and a town and village official, died Friday night at the Holy Family hospital. Mr. Lyken has been residing with his brother-in-law, John Qualley in Liberty. His sister, Mrs. Qualley, died last October. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the West Valders Lutheran church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. He was born in Liberty in 1871 and when a young man took an interest in town affairs. He served several terms as Liberty clerk and assessor and then was elected chairman, serving five years on the county board. In 1919 he moved to Valders and the voters of the village chose him supervisor to represent them on the county board. He retired in 1942, after serving 26 years on the board. He was a member of the county fair committee for 10 years serving as fair treasurer during that span. He never married. Only survivors are several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Berge funeral home. Valders, after Sunday noon. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a. m Tuesday. (No newspaper named, no date)(Photo with obituary)
JULIA LYKEN (d. 1944) Miss Julia Lyken, 75, died Tuesday noon on the farm in the town of Liberty, after a short illness. She was born in Liberty in 1869 and has lived there all her life. She taught school for 16 years in Liberty in her early life. For many years she has run the farm on which she lived. She is survived by 11 nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Berge funeral home and at 2 p.m. at the West Valders Lutheran church, the Rev. Martin Trygstad officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Thursday evening until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 13, 1944 P.2 (Listed with Lyken-Rogne)
KNUTE A. LYKEN (d. 1936) HEART ATTACK PROVES FATAL Knut Lyken Dies In Chair In His Home At Valders Knut A. Lyken, 76, Liberty and Valders resident his entire life, died suddenly of a heart attack early today as he sat in a chair in the living room of the Lyken home at Valders awaiting the arrival of a physician. Mr. Lyken had retired as usual last night and made no mention of feeling ill to his two brothers, Ole and Anton Lyken, with whom he resided. At 2 a.m., he arose and told his brothers they should summon a doctor. Before the latter's arrival Mr. Lyken collapsed and died. Funeral services will be held Saturday 1:30 p.m. from the home and at two o'clock from the West Valders church. Born At Liberty The deceased was born at Liberty in 1859, the son of Andrew Lyken and Randa Knutson. He engaged in farming with his father and brothers. Twenty years ago he moved to the village of Valders from the farm and retired. He and his brothers never married. Survivors are two brothers, Ole and Anton, former Valders supervisor and a sister, Mrs. John Qualley, Valders. The body will be removed to the Lyken home Thursday from the Berge undertaking parlors. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 8, 1936 P.2
OLE A. LYKEN (d. 1942) Ole A. Lyken, 78, lifelong resident of the county, died Sunday night at the Lyken home in the village of Valders. He has been ill for three years. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Berge funeral home in Valders and at 2 o'clock from th (sic) Valders West Lutheran church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Lyken was born in the town of Liberty in 1863 and took up farming. In 1915 he, with his brother, Anton, moved into the village of Valders. He never married. Survivors are a brother, Anton, of Valders; sister, Mrs. John Qually, of route 2, Valders; two nieces and two nephews in Canby, Minn. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday noon until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 9, 1942 P.2
RANDI OLESON LYKEN LIVED ON SAME FARM FOR FIFTY-SIX YEARS Mrs. A. O. Lykem, (sic) aged 81, of the town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, died at the family home there on Tuesday, after a six day’s illness. The deceased suffered an attack of the grippe, and her vitality was not strong enough to throw off the disease. Mrs. Lykem was born in Norway in 1832. Came to this country with her husband in 1857 and settled on a farm in the town of Liberty. She has resided on this same farm every since, a period of 56 years. Mr. Lykem died six years ago. Three sons and two daughters survive. Hilbert Favorite – March 27, 1913 ******** Mrs. A.D. Lyken, mother of former chairman A.A. Lyken, died Tuesday of last week, aged 81 years. The deceased was born in Norway in 1832 and came with her husband to this country in 1857. They settled on a farm in Liberty which had been the home of the deceased until her death. She is survived by three sons and two daughters. The funeral was held Saturday from the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 27, 1913 P. 8
MADS OLSEN LYKKEN Mads Olsen Lyken, son of *Ole Pedersen and Sigrid Andersdatter, b 22 Oct 1829 Lykkenseie in Vang, d 17 April 1916 bur Valders. Immigrated 1850. Manitowoc 1850; appears in the 1852-1853 membership list in Valders Congregation; farmer in Liberty 1855-. Co. K, 27th Wis. Inf. ml 17 Nov 1853 Valders to Inge, daughter of *Knud Knudsen Snortum and Sigrid Ostensdatter, b 10 Sept 1832 Snortum in Vestre Slidre, d 28 March 1863 bur Valders. Immigrated 1850 with her parents. m2 6? April 1866 to Kari, daughter of *Ole Knudsen Jarstad and Anne Pedersdatter, b 16 Feb 1848 Jarstad in Vestre Slidre, d 22 Jan 1883 bur Valders. m3 23 Nov 1888 Liberty to Marit, daughter of Knud Olsen and Marit Jogersdatter, b 16 Feb 1866 Haavie in Ostre Slidre, d 23 July 1936. Immigrated 1885 or 1886. Children: Ole b 27 June 1854 bp Valders, bur 1857; Knud b 20 Feb 1856, m 8 Jan 1879 Valders to Ingeborg Anette daughter of *Boyer Amunds, moved to Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota (child: Boyce Humphrey b 1 March 1892 bp Valders); Ole b 9 June 1858; Sigrid b 14 Sept 1860; Peder b 4 Oct 1864 (mother... Anne Christophersdatter); Inger b 2 Oct 1866, m *Thomas K. Rogne; Anne Marie b 12 Nov 1867; Julia b 21 Aug 1869, d 1944, schoolteacher. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 151
TOLLEF KNUDSON LYKKEN Tollef Knudsen Lykken, son of Knud Olsen Schiesmoen and Kari Tollefsdatter, bp 11 Nov 1798 Vang, d 23 Feb 1877 bur Valders. Farmer at Lykken in Vang 1826-1852. Immigrated 1852. Appears in the congregation membership list of 1852-1853. Lived in Liberty with his son Osten. m Marit Knudsdatter, b c1801, d 27 June 1849 Vang. Children: Groe b 1 Sept 1832, m *Johannes Tollefsen; *Osten b 28 June 1834; Knud b 7 Oct 1836; Kari b 26 Aug 1839, m *Isaiah Stedson; *Ole b 30 June 1843. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 228
ALBERT MARKEN Albert P. Marken, age 89, of Stoughton, Wis., formerly of Valders, died Tuesday afternoon, December 5, 1995, at Elder Haus, Stoughton, where he had been a resident since September, 1993. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 8, 1995, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Wililam Timm andRev. Charles Kurtz will officiate with burial to follow at Valders West Cemetery. Albert was born April 28, 1906, in the town of Liberty, son of the late Otis and Emma Hougen Marken. He attended Cedar Grove School and the Scandinavian Academy at Waupaca. He was a farmer and dairyman in the town of Liberty. He married Lillian Johnston June 14, 1933. She preceded him in death on December 10, 1992. Survivors include one son, John Marken, Texas; three grandchildren, Kathryn Marken Wollin, Judy Marken Hepp, and Jeff Marken; seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is serving the family. Herald Times Reprter, December 6, 1995 P. A2
CAROLINE MARKEN Miss Caroline Marken, 66, retired county school teacher, who has been living with a sister, Mrs. Otis Berge, in the town of Liberty, died Tuesday at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. A. B. Holland will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. She was born in Liberty in 1888, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ole Marken. She was graduated from Stout Institute and taught at Redwing, Minn., Canton, S.D., Chilton and Virocqua, Wis., until her retirement. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Otis Berge of Liberty; fou brothers, Dr. Martin Marken of Fairmont, Minn., Otis, of Rt. 1, Valders, Robert of Bend, Ore., Richard of Kenosha. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after Friday noon. The casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 24, 1954 P. 18
EMMA MARKEN Mrs. Otis Marken, 85, lifelong resident of Liberty, died Wednesday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. She fell at the farm home last week and fractured her hip. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. A. B. Holland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born Emma Hougen in Liberty May 4, 1869, and July 2, 1902, was married to Otis Marken. They located on the homestead farm, now operated by their son, Albert. Surviving are her husband, who has been an invalid in recent years; two sons, Albert on the home farm and Arthur of Eau Claire; brother, Martin of Monticello, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. C. E. Brady of Manitowoc and Mrs. Harry Thompson of Kaukauna; and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 2 p.m. Friday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 3, 1955 P. 23
GJOROND MARKEN MRS. OLE MARKEN of Liberty died on Sunday last having reached the advanced age of 82. Manitowoc Pilot, April 23, 1896 P. 2 ******* Gjorond O. Marken Wisconsin, Death Records Name Gjorond O. Marken Event Type Death Event Date 1896 Event Place Liberty, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Female Age 82 Marital Status Married Race W Birth Year (Estimated) 1814 Birthplace Norway Burial Place Liberty, Manitowoc, Wis. Cemetery Valders Cong. Cemetery Spouse's Name Ole Olson Marken "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch Gjorond O. Marken, 1896; citing Death, Liberty, Manitowoc, Wisconsin ******** Gjorond O. Marken Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Gjorond O. Marken Gender Female Burial Place Liberty Death Date 19 Apr 1896 Death Place Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 82 Birth Date 1814 Birthplace Norway Race White Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Ole Olson Marken "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch Gjorond O. Marken, 19 Apr 1896; citing Valders Cong. Cemetery, Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
HERBERT O. MARKEN Notes From Valders.. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Marken was buried at the Lutheran cemetery Monday P.M., Rev. A. E. Alfson performing the burial rites. The outsiders who attended the funeral were as follows: Attorney Hougen and wife of Manitowoc, Mrs. Thompson of Kaukauna and Miss Evelyn Hougen of Kaukauna. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of neightbors and friends. Manitowoc Pilot, November 11, 1909 P. 8
JOHN A. MARKEN John A. Marken, age 70, died Saturday, June 12, 2004 from cancer at St. Joseph Hospital in Hot Springs, Ark. John was born on March 24, 1934, son of the late Albert and Lillian Johnston Marken of Valders. Survivors include three children, their children and grandchildren: Kathy and Ed Wollin, and children: Kyle, Erich and Mia; and Heide and her daughter: Samantha, all of Johnson Creek; Judy Hepp and children: Jacob, Jillian and Jennifer and her daughter: Mackenzi, all of Johnson Creek; Jeff Marken and daughter: Jessica. Cousins include: Mary Meser, Muriel Savage, Marion and Clarence Brunner, Geneva and Ross Corace, Carolyn and Eric Coble, Jerry and Claudia Peterson, Christine Marken, Carole and Charles Seals, Janice and James Roth and Dorothy and Dr. Albert Baker. He was preceded in death by his parents, aunts and uncles: Eli and Odessa Johnston; Harwood and Alyda Savage; Gilman and Grace Peterson; and Arthur and Bernice Marken; cousins: George Savage and Elaine Peterson; and cousin-in-law: Erwin Meser. Thank you to dear and helpful neighbors: Cathy and Ted Mowry of Hot Springs, Ark., and his dog, Queen. Many thanks to the nurses and doctors at St. Joseph Hospital for their care and concern. Herald Times Reporter June 2004
LILLIAN MARKEN Lillian Mae Marken, age 83, of rural Valders, passed away Thursday morning December 10, 1992, at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Valders, the Rev. Mark Gould will officiate with burial to follow at the Valders West Cemetery. She was born November 16, 1909 at Valders, daughter of the late John and Elisa Halverson Johnston and attended Valders Public Schools. She married Albert Marken June 14, 1933 at Valders. She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church and was involved in many church activities and other local organizations. Survivors include her husband, Albert; a son, John and his friend, Barbara Luffy, rural Valders; two granddaughters, Kathryn Wollin, and Judy Hepp, both of Lake Mills, Wis.; one grandson, Jeff Marken, Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Friends may call t the Faith Lutheran Church on Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of services. Christianson Deja Funeral Home of Valders is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, December 11, 1992 P. A2
OLE ANDERSON MARKEN (d. 1882) Ole Andersen Marken, son of Anders Olsen Berge and Thorand Haaversdatter, sisters m *Mads Endresen Tvedt and *Peder Haagensen Korstad, bp 11 March 1804 Slidre, d 22 Dec 1882 bur Valders. Farmer at Marken under Berge in Hurum Parish in Vang. Immigrated 1853. Farmer in Liberty. m 28 March 1834 Ostre Slidre to Jorand, daughter of Ole Nilsen and Marit Gulbrandsdatter, b 23 June 1815 Lien in Ostre Slidre, d 19 April 1896 bur Valders. Children: Marith b 24 Dec 1835, m *Gulbrand Olsen Berge; Anders b 16 Sept 1838; Ingeborg b 1 July 1841, m *Tollef Tostensen; *Ole b 6 Nov 1843; Ole b 1846, d age 21/2; Ingerid b 1 Oct 1847, m *Knud Haldorsen; Jorand b 11 Oct 1852; Anne b 27 Nov 1856, m *Svend Syvertsen; Sigrid b 27 April 1860, m 17 May 1888 at the bridegroom's home in Liberty to Peder son of *Anders Korstad, moved to Wood County, Wisconsin. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 166
OLE O. MARKEN (d. 1911) Notes From Valders: Ole Marken, an old settler of Liberty, aged 67 years, died Saturday night last week of tuberculosis of the lungs. He was born in Norway and came with his parents to this country when a child. His wife died about 20 years ago. He is survived by five sons and three daughters, Otis on the old home, John and Dr. Martin Marken of Minnesota, Louis of Sturgeon Bay, Robert and Mrs. Andrew Aubol of Montana and Misses Emma and Caroline Marken, at the old home. The funeral was held Wednesday of last week from Valders church. Rev. Alfson officiated. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, April 6, 1911 pg. 8 ******** Ole Olsen Marken, son of *Ole Andersen and Jerand Olsdatter, b 6 Nov 1843 Berge in Hurum Parish in Vang, d 26 March 1911 bur Valders. Immigrated 1853 with his parents. Farmer in Liberty. m 14 June 1866 Gjerpen to Ragnild, daughter of *Haldor Olsen Viste and Kari Mikkelsdatter, b 12 Sept 1850 Manitowoc, d 7 Aug 1898 Liberty. Children: Caroline b 10 March 1867, m 17 Sept 1886 Rockland to Jacob son of *Erik Jackson; Julia Olette b 25 March 1869, m *Andrew Aubol; Ottis Albert b 6 Sept 1871, d 1957, m 2 July 1902 Valders to Emma Marie daughter of *T. K. Hougen; Martin Helonis b 14 Feb 1874; Ingeborg Oline b 26 Feb 1876, d 1965, m 19 April 1911 Valders to Otis son of *Iver O. Berge; John Theodor b 16 March 1879; Otto Richard b 13 Feb 1883, d 20 Feb 1883; Olette Roselie d 19 March 1884, age 17 days; Otto Richard Louis b 15 May 1885; Karoline Sofie b 26 March 1888, d 1954; Robert Elmer b 9 Oct 1890. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 190-191
OLETTE ROSELIE MARKEN Liberty News: An infant of Mr. Marken's was buried March 21st. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, April 15, 1884 p.3
OTIS A. MARKEN Otis A. Marken, 85, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Sunday morning at the farm home in the Town of Liberty after a long illness. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Wednesday at the Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Rev. A.B. Holland officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born September 6, 1871 in the Town of Liberty, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ole Marken. On July 2, 1902 he married the former Emma Hougen of the Town of Liberty and they settled on the home farm. His wife died in February, 1953. Survivors include two sons, Arthur of Manitowoc and Albert on the home farm; three brothers, Dr. Martin Marken of Fairmont, Minn., Richard of Kenosha and Robert of Bend, Ore.; a sister, Mrs. Otis Berge of Rt. 1, Valders; five grandchildren and a great granddaughter. Friends may call after 3 pm Tuesday at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders until 11 am Wednesday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Apr. 29, 1957 - page M17
RAGNILD MARKEN Ragnhild Haldorson Marken birth: 12 September 1850 Manitowoc, Wis. death: 7 August 1898 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Valders, Wis. residence: 1898 Liberty, Wis. father: Haldo Haldorson mother: Karo spouse: Ole O. Marken Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ELMER MATSON Elmer Bennett Matson Funeral Is At Valders Funeral services for Elmer Bennett Matson, 38, former resident of the county who died Tuesday at Minneapolis, Minn., will be held at Valders on Saturday. Following services at 1:30 p.m. from the Berge funeral home, there will be a service at 2 p.m. from the West Valders church. The deceased was born at Liberty in 1896 but for many years resided at Minneapolis. Survivors are his widow; a son Richard and daughter Vivian, both of Minneapolis; a sister, Miss Ida Matson, Minneapolis; and two brothers, Walter, Minneapolis and Deloy, Minong, Minn. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, February 15, 1935 P. 2
CATHERINE MCGLAUGHLEND (First publication Jan. 21, 1892.) No. 4 STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Catherine Mcglaughlin (sic), deceased. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Catherine McGlaughlin of Cato in said county, deceased having been delivered into said court: And John McGlaughlin, of Cato in said county, having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Catherine McGlaughlin died testate, at Cato in said county, on the 14th (sic) day of January 1892; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that petitioner is named therein as executor, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to said petitioner. It is ordered that said petition and the matters therein be heard and proofs of said last will and testament be taken, at a special term of said county court to be held ot (sic) the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday the 16th day of February, 1892, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county. Dated January, 19, 1892. By the court. Emil Baensch, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, Janaury 21, 1892 P. 2
JAMES MCGLAUGHLEND CITY AND COUNTY: James McLaughlin died in Cato on Monday last. He left that town eight years ago and during all that time his family did not hear from him. Lately it was learned he was in a hospital in Ashland. His brother brought him home, but he did not long survive. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, June 27, 1895 pg. 3
ANNA GRACE MEINKEN Anna Grace (Christenson) Meinken, age 76, of Milwaukee, died Friday, April 28, 1995, at Froedert Hospital, Wauwatosa. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 2, 1995, at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating will be Rev. William E. Timm, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. She was born February 9, 1918, in Valders, daughters of the late Wilmer and Viola (Johnston) Christenson. She taught school in the Wauwatosa School district for many years. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Greg and Carol Meinkn, Orlando, Fla., Brett Meinken, Milwaukee; two grandchildren, Brad and Bryan Meinke. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Ora Mae Ellestad. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Dobratz-Shimon Funeral Home, Milwaukee, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements. Memorials would be appreciated to Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Herald Times Reporter, May 1, 1995 P. A2
LARS OLSON MELBY Lars Olsen Melby, son of Ole Mikkelsen, b 6 Jan 1812 Norway, d 21 May 1893 bur Valders. Husmann at Melby in Ostre Slidre. Immigrated 1865 or 1867. Laborer, Liberty. m 15 May 1856 Ostre Slidre to Kari, daughter of Bendix Pedersen and Ragnild Engebretsdatter, b 29 June 1820 Koldstad in Ostre Slidre, d 20 Nov 1883 bur Valders. Children: Ole b 3 Sept 1846 (father Ole Olsen), m 2 Feb 1873 to Guri daughter of *Tosten Mikkelsen; Bendik b 27 March 1854, confirmed 1868 Manitowoc. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 142
CLIFFORD R. "BUD" MEYER Clifford R. (Bud) Meyer, ag e69, of 15201 Cty Tk Hwy C., Valders, died Thursday night, March 1, 2001, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2001, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. Mass of Christian Burial will be officiated by Rev. John Conrad and burial will take place at Valders West Cemetery. Bud was born September 22, 1931, in the Village of Valders, son of Vi Koenig Meyer and the late Raymond Meyer. Bud graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1950. He served in the United States Army from 1952 until 1953, stationed in Anchorage, Alaska. In January 1953, he married the former Ruby Evenson in Laska. She preceded him in death on September 17, 1988. Bud was a partner with his brother, Dan in Meyer Builders until his retirement in 1982. he was a founding member and past officer of the Viking Bow & Gun Cliub, a member of the Valders American Legin, former member of Valders Fire Department, National Rifle Association, and the Manitowoc County Fish & Game. Survivors include his children and their spouses, Maureen Meyer, Madison, Doug (Tammy) Meyer, Valders, Dennis Meyer, Valders, Michelle (Robert) Schwoerer, Valders; three grandchildren, Abbey, Jesse, and Erin; his mother, Vi Meyer, Valders; one brother and sister-in-law, Dan and June Meyers, Valders; one sister and two brothers-in-law, Jeanette (Roger) Jost, Cleveland, Willard Nett, California. He is further survived by other brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by one son, Craig Meyer one sister, Carol Nett; and two nephews, Jay Meyer and Walter Evenson. Friends may call at St. Marys Church, Clarks Mills on Monday, from 4 until the time of service at 6 p.m. Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. He was a loving grandfather. Bud enjoyed the time he spent with his grandchildren, creating special memories for them to cherish. He also spent many hours with special friends at the Viking Bow & Gun Club, where he was quick with a joke and a game of cards. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. Herald Times Reporter, March 4, 2001 P. A8
CRAIG JON MEYER Craig Jon Meyer, age 42, died Monday evening, November 25, 1996 at University Hospital in Madison. Craig was born Oct. 19, 1954 in Manitowoc, the son of Clifford (Bud) Meyer and the late Ruby Evenson Meyer, who preceded him in death in 1988. He attended Valders Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1972 and was a 1977 graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He started his career with the Madison Metropolitan School District in 1977. He transferred to Lapham Elementary School in 1989 where he was presently teaching kindergarten. Craig was an avid dancer and dance instructor and performed in local productions of Alice in Wonderland and the King and I. He also enjoyed traveling and gardening. Craig is survived by his father, Clifford (Bud) Meyer of Valders; two brothers, Doug(Tammy) Meyer and Dennis Meyer, both of Valders; two sisters, Maureen (Herb Zimmerman) Meyer of Madison and Michelle (Bob Schwoerer) of Howards Grove; paternal grandmother, Vi Meyer of Valders; a niece and goddaughter, Abbey J. Meyer, many aunts, uncles and cousins and close friends, Sheri, Carol, Bill, Ebby and the staff, students and parents of Lapham School. A private family service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 30, 1996 at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders with the Rev. Charles Kurtz officiating. Burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the family. Madison Capital Times - Friday, Nov. 29, 1996 - page 28 ******** Craig Jon Meyer, age 42, of Madison, Wis., died Monday evening, November 25, 1996, at University Hospital, Madison. Private Family Services were held on Saturday, November 30, 1996, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Charles Kurtz officiated with burial at Valders West Cemetery. Craig was born October 19, 1954, in Manitowoc, son of Clifford (Bud) Meyer and the late Ruby Evenson Meyer, who preceded him in death in 1988. He attended Valders Public Schools, graduating with the Class of 1972, and was a 1977 graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He started his career with the Madison Metropolitan School District in 1977, as an assistant for Title I and handicapped children at Lindberg, Memorial and Cherokee Schools. In 1984, he began teaching Kindergarten at Marquette Elementary School and transferred to Lapham Elementary School in 1989, where he presently taught Kindergarten. An avid dancer and dance instructor, Craig performed in local productions of Alice in Wonderland and The King and I. Craig also enjoyed traveling and gardening. Survivors include his father, Clifford (Bud) Meyer, rural Valders; two brothers, Doug (Tammy) Meyer, rural Valders, Dennis Meyer, rural Valders; two sisters, Maureen Meyer and Herb Zimmerman, Madison, Michelle Meyer and Bob Schwoerer, Howards Grove; paternal grandmother, Vi Meyer, Valders; a special niece and God-daughter, Abbey J. Meyer; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. He is further survived by close friends, Sheri, Carol, Bill, Ebby and the staff, students, and parents of Lapham School. He was preceded in death by his mother, his maternal grandparents, Bennett and Myrna Evenson, paternal grandfather, Raymond Meyer, an aunt, Carol Nett, two cousins, Jay Meyer, Walter Evenson. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, assisted the family. Herald Times Reporter, December 1, 1996 P. A2
JAY DANIEL MEYER Jay Daniel Meyer, 20, of Valders, died Sunday morning, June 12, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Oz Twedt and the Rev. Carl Peters will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Meyer was born June 18, 1962, at Manitowoc, son of Daniel and June Evenson Meyer. He was a 1980 graduate of Valders High School, a 1981 graduate of Northeastern Wisconsin Technical Institute in the diesel equipment mechanic program, and a 1982 graduate of Superior Training School, Indiana, as a heavy equipment operator. He was employed by Commercial Trucking of Manitowoc, and Meyers Inc., of Valders. Mr. Meyer was a member of Valders Fire Department, Classic Chevy Club and was a certified scuba diver. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Meyer; a sister, Tammy at home; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Myrna Evenson of rural Valders; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Viola Meyer of Valders; a special friend, Dan Esser; aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. until the time of services. Memorials only appreciated. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 13, 1983 P. 3
JUNE J. MEYER June J. Meyer, age 73, of 335 S. Jackson St., Valders, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday evening, Aug. 19, 2008, at her home, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. June was born on June 20, 1935, in Valders, daughter of the late Bennett and Myrna (Damm) Evenson. She was a graduate of Valders High School, class of 1953. On Dec. 9, 1954, she married Daniel Meyer in Georgia. He survives. June was employed with Dr. William Acheson and Dr. Richard James in Valders for many years before earning her emergency medical technician certificate from Lakeshore Technical College in 1975. She also volunteered on the Valders Ambulance and was a cardiopulmonary resuscitation instructor for the Red Cross and the American Heart Association. June was also the secretary and treasurer for Meyer's Builders in Valders. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) June was preceded in death by one son: Jay Meyer; one sister and four brothers-in-law: Ruby and Clifford Meyer; Ted Jeske; Bill Wiegert; and Bob Meyer; two brothers: Roger and Donald Evenson; two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law: Carol Nett and Jeanette and Roger Jost; and three nephews: Craig Meyer; Wally Evenson; and Trevor Behnke. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the funeral service will be the Rev. Robert Onkka, with burial to follow services at Valders West Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. In lieu of flowers, memorials in June's name may be directed to Valders Ambulance or the American Cancer Society. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the Meyer family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 21, 2008
ROBERT A. MEYER Robert A. Meyer, age 76, of 423 S. Adams St., Valders, died Friday afternoon, March 18, 2005, at his residence. He was born Nov. 6, 1928, in Clarks Mills, son of the late August and Anna Meyer Meyer. Bob graduated from Valders High School, Class of 1946. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force from 1946 to 1950 with the 72nd Aerial Photo Reconnaissance Squadron. On June 26, 1965, he married the former Virginia Evenson at Fifth Lutheran Church, Valders. Bob was employed in the photo business for a number of years starting his own business as Bob’s Camera Repair in 1963 until 2004, due to illness. He was also employed by the Manitowoc Clinic--Valders, for a number of years. Bob served as treasurer of the Town of Liberty from 1977 to 1990. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Meyer, Valders; two daughters and a son-in-law: Robin McCulley and fiancé, Jason Gordon, Valders, Jill Meyer-Lippert and her husband, Ty Whitelaw; two granddaughters, Brittany & Stephanie McCulley; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Elaine Rysticken, Manitowoc, Mary Lou Simon, Texas, Kathleen Weber and special friend Jerry, Mt. Calvary, Judy & Ron Glaeser, Sheboygan; five sisters-in-law, Betty Jeske, Joyce Wiegert, June (Dan) Meyer, Judy Evenson, Doris Evenson and three brothers-in-law, Marlyn (Margaret) Evenson, Gene (Veronica) Evenson and Dennis (Marlene) Evenson. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Leroy and August, a sister, Delores Piquette, a sister-in-law, Germaine Meyer, four brothers-in-law, Robert Rysticken, Harold Simon, Tom Lawrence, Robert Piquette nieces and nephews, Christopher Lawrence, Craig Meyer, Jay Meyer, Walter Evenson, Patrick & Patricia Falvey, a sister-in-law, Ruby Meyer and her husband, Clifford and four brothers-in-law, Ted Jeske, Roger Evenson, Donald Evenson and Bill Wiegert. The family will greet relatives and friends at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, from 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2005, until the time of service at 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at Faith Lutheran church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Richard Schroeder with burial at Valders West Cemetery. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Roberts name. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Andrew Yetter and Dr. Edward Barylak and the entire staff of the Oncology Department at Aurora Medical Center, the 3rd floor nurses at Aurora Medical Center, Dr. Gokhan Gormus, Judy Evenson, Keith and Audrey Lippert, Valders Ambulance Service, Dan Meyer and countless other friends and neighbors for their care and compassion given to Robert and his family throughout his illness. Herald Times Reporter, March 20, 2005
RUBY M. MEYER Mrs. Clifford (Ruby M.) Meyer, 50, of rural Valders, died early Saturday morning, September 17, 1988, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a courageous battle against leukemia. Private funeral services for the family were held 11 a.m. this Monday morning at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Michael Hamilton and Rev. Carl Peters officiated. Burial was in Valders West Cemetery, Town of Liberty. Mrs. Meyer was born April 4, 1929, in the Town of Liberty, daughter of the late Bennet and Myrna Damm Evenson. She married Clifford H. Meyer on June 8, 1952 at Alaska. Mrs. Meyer was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Survivors include her husband, Clifford; five children, Maureen Meyer of Madison, Craig Meyer of Madison, Doug (Tammy) Meyer of rural Valders, Dennis Meyer of rural Valders, and Michelle Meyer of rural Valders; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Marlyn and Margaret Evenson of rural Valders, Gene and Veronica Evenson of rural Valders, Donald and Judy Evenson of rural Valders, Roger and Dorris Evenson of rural Kiel, and Dennis and Marlene Evenson of Valders; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Ted Jeske of rural Manitowoc, Joyce and Bill Wiegert of Valders, June and Dan Meyer of Valders, Virginia and Bob Meyer of rural Valders. She was preceded in death by two nephews, Jay Meyer and Trevor Behnke. Harrigan-Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 19, 1988 P. 12
ANNIE MILLER *Note: The following is Annie's husbands bio including information about her. John Miller, son of Joseph Miller and Katie, b Nov 1856 Wisconsin. Farmer in Cato. m c1878 Clarks Mills to Anne, daughter of *Halvor Alfsen and Marit Tollefsdatter, b 3 June 1862 bp Valders, d 5 June 1909 bur Valders. Children: William C. b Nov 1879; Emma b Feb 1882; Mary b 6 Nov 1885, d 6 March 1980 Manitowoc, m 22 July 1906 Osceola, Wisconsin, to Ole son of *Ole A. Ellestad; Louisa b Sept 1887; Louis b Jan 1889; Ida b July 1892; Archie or Arthur b March 1896; Etta V. or Ethel b July 1899. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 110
NELS NELSON MOE Notes from Eaton Nels Moe, a brother of Halvor Moe, passed away last Saturday, at the home of the latter, where he made his home. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Nov. 15, 1917
JEROME J. MULHANEY Jerome J. Mulhaney, age 80, of 314 S. Calumet Drive, Valders, died Sunday evening, Sept. 30, 2001, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. William Timm will officiate at the service and burial will take place at Valders West Cemetery. Jerome was born Feb. 12, 1921, in Brillion, son of the late John and Mary Miller Mulhaney. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated from Brillion High School. Jerome served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II from 1942 until 1946. On May 3, 1961 he married the former Janice Maertz in Waukegan, Ill. The couple lived in Valders since their marriage. Jerome was employed by Hendricks Beverage and then retired from Spancrete of Valders. He was a member of the Valders American Legion and the Teamsters Union. Survivors include his wife, Jan Mulhaney, Valders, his children and their spouses, Thomas Scott (Jean) Mulhaney, Two Rivers, Patrick Ervin (Lisa) Mulhaney, Valders,and Bridget Lu Mulhaney, Valders, his grandchildren, Brian, Shawn and Michael Mulhaney, Shane, Ryan and Katie Mulhaney and Zack Wichlacz, his faithful dog companion, Murphy. Jerome is further survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, on Thursday evening from 5 until the time of services at 7 p.m. Christianson & Deja Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Oct 2, 2001 P. A3
ELMER NELSEN Elmer Nelson, 54, of Quarry, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Berge funeral home and at 2 o’clock at the West Valders Lutheran church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Olson was born in Oslo, Norway, in 1890, and came to Chicago with his parents when a child. Later, the family moved to Quarry. He married Mrs. Mathilda Reimann in 1933. Survivors are his wife and four sisters, Mrs. Margaret Moderhock of Quarry, Mrs. Viola Lowery, Mrs. Ethel Olson and Mrs. Bernice Erickson of Chicago. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday afternoon until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 6, 1945 P. 2
CAROLINE NELSON DIED. At her home on Sunday, Dec. 21, of consumption, Miss Carrie Nelson. This death although not unexpected yet brings sadness and gloom. She was dearly beloved by all who knew her, was a favorite among her teachers at school and a splendid scholar. One more link of heavenly brightness In that family chain of gold. Garnished o'er with suffering halo Ere it reached the happy fold. One more ray of golden soul light From a lamp dimly lit; Long it flickered-now it flashes Like a star at Jesus feet. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, December 30, 1884 P.4 ******** Miss Mary Nelson once of Liberty, now living in Chicago, came home to attend the funeral of her sister, Carrie Nelson. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, December 30, 1884 P.4
CARRIE NELSON Mrs. Halvor Nelson, another of our pioneer settlers, passed away at the family home near St. Nazianz last Saturday evening after a lingering illness due to old age. The funeral services were conducted at the First Lutheran church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. A. O. White officiating. Mrs. Carrie Nelson, nee R_dee, was born in Valders, Norway, June 9, 1844, and came to Manitowoc in 1867. Seven years later she was united in marriage to Halvor Nelson and located on a farm two miles south of St. Nazianz where they lived for twenty-one years. Later locating on the farm which was their present home. Surviving her are the husband, two daughters and one son, Mrs. Henry Tompkins and Miss Ida at home and Edward of Berwick, North Dakota. Four grandchildren also survive her. Knut Nelson of Sturgeon Bay, brother of Halvor Nelson, Ed. Tellefson, Mr. and Mrs. Even Larson and Miss Lena Stephenson of Manitowoc attended the Nelson funeral Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, April 30, 1925 P. 6
EDWARD NELSON (d. 1953) Edward Nelson, 77, of Valders, retired banker, died early Tuesday at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders. The Rev. H. B. Holland will officiate and burial will be in the West Valders Lutheran Cemetery. Mr. Nelson was born in Eaton in 1875. Forty-five years ago he moved to Berwick, N.D., where he engaged in the banking business. Twenty-five years ago he returned to Valders. He had been residing with a sister, Miss Ida Nelson. He never married. Survivors are the sister and three nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 31, 1953 P. 13
EDWARD NELSON (d. 1954) Edward Nelson, ? son of *Tollef Nilsen and Ingeborg Johnsdatter, b 22 Sept 1867, d 1954 bur Valders. Farmer in Eaton. m c1899 to Oline, ? daughter of *Knud Knudsen Snortum and Sigri Nilsdatter, b 31 Jan 1867 bp Valders, d 1940 bur Valders. Children: Roy Joel b 24 Jan 1901, d 14 Jan 1982 Manitowoc, m 2 Sept 1926 Gjerpen to Myrtle daughter of *Jacob Paulson d 1968; Lillian May b 30 Nov 1903, m Erwin Lemke. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 51
EMMA THOMINE NELSON Name: Thomine, Emma D.: 5/24/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 4/15/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 2 Yrs. B.P.: Tn. of Rockland D.P.: Tn. of Rockland Cem.: Tn. of Liberty Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. O. Alfson Spouse: F.: Tollef Nelson M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.297
ENDRE NELSON (Order for Proof of Will.) STATE OF WISCONSIN, County Court for Manitowoc County. In the matter of the estate of Endre Nelson, Deceased. In Probate. An Instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Endre Nelson of town of Eaton, in said County, having been delivered into said Court: And Edward Nelson, of Chicago, Illinois having presented to said Court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Endre Nelson died testate, at said town of Eaton, in said county on or about the 15th (sic) day of September 1881; that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that no one is named therein as Executor, and praying that said Instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters of administration with the will annexed be thereon issued to Otto Berge of Valders, Wis. It Is Ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said Last Will and Testament be taken, at a Special term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 10th day of, October 1911, at 11 o'clock A.M. And It Is Further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County. Dated Sept. 12, 1911. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Markham & Markham, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, September 21, 1911 P. 4 ******** Endre Nilsen Rantrud, son of Niels Nielsen and Ingeborg Endresdatter, b 20 Aug 1825 Randtrud under Rudlang in Nord-Aurdal, d 2 Sept 1881 bur Valders. Farmer at Ranterud. Immigrated 1855. Farmer in Eaton. m 3 Aug 1845 Nord-Aurdal to Berit, daughter of Knud Arnesen and Marit Tostensdatter, brothers *Arne, *Knud, sister *Ingri, b 28 May 1822 Rudlangseie in Nord-Aurdal, d 29 June 1915 bur Valders. Children: Ingeborg b 16 Aug 1845, m *Gunder Helgesen; *Niels b 7 Nov 1847; Marit b 21 Sept 1850, m *Olavus Olsen; Marit b 17 Sept 1853; Knud b 1 Aug 1856, farmed the home farm, m 23 May 1912 Gjerpen to Bertha daughter of *Tosten Eriksen; Arne b 12 Nov 1858; Edwart b 11 Feb 1861; Thorvald b 13 Aug 1863; Caroline b 29 Jan 1866, d 21 Dec 1884. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 16
EVEN NELSON VALDERS MAN KILLED, RUN DOWN BY TRAIN Run down by a Soo line train at 7 last night at Valders, Edwin(sic) Nelson suffered injuries which caused his death three hours later. A horse driven by Nelson was killed outright and Nelson suffered a fractured skull and had his side crushed. Nelson is a son of Halver Nelson Moe and a farmer near Valders. He was just leaving the village after a visit to the stores when he was caught on the crossing near the Brennan hotel. He was 39 and unmarried. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, November 26, 1918, Page 4 ******** St. Nazianz news: Last Monday when Even Larson was driving across the track at Valders, a special train collided with the horse and buggy. The horse was killed instantly, while the driver's arm was broken, and his head bruised so severely that he died the next day. He was forty years of age and lived with his aged parents, being the only son at home. His father is eighty years of age. Tri-County Record, Kiel Thursday, November 28, 1918 pg. 4
IDA NELSON Miss Ida Nelson, 93, of Shady Lane Home formerly of 636 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Private family funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Carl W. Peters officiated with burial in Faith Lutheran Cemetery, Valders. Miss Nelson was born Aug. 9. 1883, at St. Nazianz, daughter of the late Halvor and Carrie Evans Nelson. She was educated in Manitowoc County schools, moving to Manitowoc in 1954. Survivors include two nephews, Harold and Nelson Tompkins, of Manitowoc and other relatives. Two brothers, Evan and Edward a sister, Mrs. Matma Tompkins, and two nephews, Edward and Woodrow, preceded her in death. Herald Times Reporter, June 14, 1977 p.12
NELS E. NELSON (d. 1932) Eaton News: Nels E. Nelson, aged 86, died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Greene after an illness of several months. He is survived by his daughter, one granddaughter, Mrs. Robert Burton of Chicago and one great granddaughter, Mary Ann Burton. The deceased was born in Valders, Norway and came here with his parents as a child of six and has always been a resident of this community. His wife whose maiden name was Synnova Bergene, preceded him in death about 3 years ago; also five daughters. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, August 4, 1932 - page 4 ******** EXAMINATION FOR MURDER. The charivari party through whose agency Gudmund Olsen Dellebeck was shot at his own door, are undergoing their examination before Judge Kirwan. There were twenty-two persons arrested, but the State has discontinued as to two, Ole H. Thompson and Thos. Anderson. It is difficult to reconcile the indifference of the entire party with the belief that the shooting was accidental. Taken in its most favorable light to the parties arrested and they appear criminally negligent, and heartlessly indifferent. There seems to be some difficulty in determining who it was that fired the fatal shot as there were a number of simultaneous discharges at the time Dellebeck was shot. A young man named Nels Nelson is at present being examined and circumstances point to him as the guilty one. The examination is very thorough. The following witnesses have been examined: Ole H. Thomson, one of the defendants, Dr. S. H. O’Connell who made the post portem examination, S. O. Berge, the justice before whom the post mortem examination was conducted, Ole K. Sohus, Ole B. Johnson and Martin Peterson invited guests at the wedding, and Thos. Anderson one of the defendants. From the testimony given by Anderson and Thomson it appears that the party were at the hotel of C. Boettcher and drank a keg of beer before proceeding to the house of Dellebeck. Three of them had guns and one, Nelson, a revolver. The party also carried circular saws, bells &c. Dellebeck, when the disturbance began went out and invited the party in, requesting them not to make a noise. One of the guests was directed to furnish the party with refreshments, which he did. Directly after, the fire arms were discharged. Peterson stood within a rod of Dellebeck at the time the shooting commenced. He testifies that some of the flashes were vertical and others horizontal. After the discharge he looked toward Dellebeck and saw him stretched on the ground. A lantern was procured and it was found that he was dead, shot through the brain. Johnson testifies that he stood at the door and that some of the flashes from the guns appearing to come directly toward the door, he became alarmed and sought refuge in the house. Dr. O’Connell testified that the bullet entered near Dellebeck’s head through the right cheek, directly below the eye. The bullet passed through the brain to the back of the head; it was then deflected and passed to the top of the head where it remained. The brain was completely riddled. Nelson was asked directly after the killing of Dellebeck whether his revolver was loaded. He replied that it was not. He afterward admitted that it was. That he had been out hunting deer the day before and on his return forgot to unload the revolver. He gave a bullet to the justice before whom the post mortem examination was conducted and said that if the one found in Dellebeck’s skull corresponded with the one furnished, then the fatal bullet came from his revolver. Suit has also been commenced against the party under the charivari act. If this tragic ending of these disturbances will put an end to affairs of this kind it will have brought about a good result. Manitowoc Pilot, February 13, 1879 P. 3 ********* NELS NELSON, the young man who had the loaded revolver at the charivari party at which Dellebeck was shot, was held for trial. The others who carried fire-arms will waive an examination and give surety for their appearance at the next term of the circuit court. The district attorney has discontinued as to those who were not armed. The young men all expected that they would not be held for trial on the ground that they ceased to be trespassers when Dellebeck gave his consent to their “giving a tune” on such instruments as they had, before taking their departure. But every one who knows the circumstances must applaud the decision of the Judge in holding them for trial. Life is too sacred a thing to be taken lightly and the fact that Dellebeck manifested a disposition to be hospitable should not make the crime of these young men any the less a crime. The law certainly should not hold him blameless who discharges a loaded revolver in a crowd, even if not done with the intention of killing. Manitowoc Pilot, March 13, 1879 P. 3 ********* NELS NELSON, the young man tried for the killing of Gudmund Olsen Dellebeck, was found guilty of manslaughter in the fourth degree and sentenced to pay a fine of $300. The circumstances attending this sad affair have been given in the columns of the Pilot. Nelson must be acquitted by the public of all criminal intent. But his negligence in discharging a loaded revolver in a crowd was deserving of some punishment. The penalty prescribed by the statues for manslaughter in the fourth degree is imprisonment in the state prison not more than two years nor less than one, or in the county jail not more than one year, or by a fine not to exceed $1,000, or by fine and imprisonment. Nelson was sentenced to pay a fine of $300. Manitowoc Pilot, June 19, 1879 P. 3 ******** Nels E. Nelson, son of *Endre Nilsen and Berit Knudsdatter, b 7 Nov 1847 Ranterud under Rudlang in Nord-Aurdal, d 1932 bur Valders. Immigrated 1855 with his parents. Farmer in Eaton 1875-1895; in Liberty 1900-. m 6 Jan 1872 Manitowoc County to Synnev, daughter of Knud Olsen and Kari, b Aug 1849 Norway, d 1930 bur Valders. Immigrated 1868. Children: Berthe Emilie b 3 Oct 1872, m Green; Bertine Marie b 12 May 1874 Eaton, d 9 July 1899 Eaton; Hanna Sofie b 22 April 1879, d 30 Oct 1894; Clara Inanda b 31 Jan 1884, d 5 Jan 1906, m 24 Nov 1903 Liberty to Sever Christoffersen son of *Joger Christensen; Caroline Augusta b 23 Aug 1887; Selma Nathalia b 7 Nov 1890, d 26 July 1912. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 160
SYNEV NELSON Eaton Mrs. N. E. Nelson of Liberty passed away on Friday morning after having been a bed-ridden invalid for years at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Greene. She was past 80 years of age and had been a resident of this community during the past 60 years or more. She is survived by her aged husband to whom she was married 58 years ago, the couple celebrating their golden wedding anniversary eight years ago on January 6. There are also two daughters, Mrs. Chas Green and Mrs. Ernest Horst of Chicago; also one granddaughter and one great granddaughter. Manitowoc Herald News - Feb. 24, 1930 - page 6
THROND NELSON (First publication July 30, 1891.) No 74 STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Thrond Nelson, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Marien Nelson of the town of Liberty in said county, representing among other things that Thrond Nelson an inhabitant of said county on the 8th day of July, A.D. 1891, at said county died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Riley Olson granted. It is ordered that said petition be heard at a specail term of said county court, to be held on Tuesday, the 25th day of August, A.D., 1891, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of tae (sic) county judge in the city of Manitowoc, in said county. Ordered further, that notice of the time and place so appointsd (sic) be given to all persons interested by publication hereof for three weeks successively prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said county. Dated at Manitowoc, the 24th day of July, A.D. 1891. By the Court. Emil Baensch, County Judge. Markham & Markham, Attys. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, August 27, 1891 P. 2 ******** Thrond Nilsen Rogn, son of Nils Trondsen and Stine Andrea Thorsdatter, b 13 May 1812 Bamble, d 8 July 1891 bur Valders. Farmer at Rogn nordre in Bamble. Immigrated 1854. Co. F, 15th Wis. Inf. Liberty 1870-. m 21 Dec 1838 Bamble to Maren Helene, daughter of John Andersen and Kirstine Isaksdatter, b 19 July 1809 Bamble, d 15 Sept 1892 Winnebago County, Wisconsin, bur Valders. ml 12 Oct 1832 to Soren Hansen, son of Hans Amundsen and Pemille Larsdatter, b 24 March 1813, d 8 June 1837. Children: Petronelle Kirstine b 1 April 1833, d 5 Jan 1834; Jon Andreas b 26 July 1834, d 2 Feb 1835; Hans Andreas b 20 May 1836, d 10 Feb 1838; Kirstine Andrea b 16 Feb 1839, m *Ole Jensen Bolstad; Niels b 9 July 1840, d 27 July 1862, confirmed 1855 Manitowoc County; Seren b 8 March 1842, d 19 May 1923 Minneapolis, m 7 April 1890 Menasha to his brother John's widow; Zaccharias b 9 Nov 1843, bur 1 Sept 1856 Valders; Isak Marin b 13 Jan 1846; *John Andreas b 8 June 1848; Maria Petronelle b 6 Oct 1850, d 19 July 1918, m 26 Oct 1881 Valders to Thomas Thompson, her brother John's father-in-law, Neenah; Ingeborg Elise b 30 April 1852, d between 1880 and 1884, bur Bayview Cemetery, Sturgeon Bay, m Olaf Johan Olson. (pettersen From Bamble to Manitowoc) "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 232-233
TOLLEF NELSON Notes From Valders: On the 18th 9f October the Angel of Death entered the Nelson home and took from them a beloved father. Mr. J. B. Nelson was born in Norway the 2nd of Feb. 1843. He was 65 years of age. He was a soldier in Company A. 56th Regiment, Illinois Volunteers of Mechanic Fusiliers in 1861. Seven children survive him. All were present at the burial except Mrs. A.K. Snortum and Mrs. Walter McLain. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, November 5, 1908 pg. 8 ******** Tollef B. Nilsen, son of *Nils Tollefsen and Marit Trondsdatter, b 1 Feb 1843 Rebnesbergene in Vestre Slidre, d 18 Oct 1908 bur Valders. Immigrated 1857 with his parents. Co. A, 56th Illinois Inf. Farmer in Eaton 1870-1900; in Liberty 1905. m1 1 Dec 1863 Gjerpen to Ingeborg, daughter of *John Lassesen and Ragnild Olsdatter, b 3 March 1845, d 24 April 1880 bur Valders. Immigrated 1850. m2 1882 Gjerpen to Ambjor, daughter of *Knud Evensen Roble and Seborg Haagensdatter, b 25 Jan 1836 Raabole in Vestre Slidre, d 4 Nov 1888 bur Valders. Children: Christine Marie b 27 Dec 1863, m 26 July 1883 Valders to Osten son of *K. K. Snortum; Regine Julette b 17 Dec 1865, d 1949, m Weydt; Thorvald b 22 Sept 1867, d 27 March 1871; *Edward b 22 Sept 1867; Nilla Thonethe b 1 June 1870, m *Harald Haldorsen; Thorvald Oskar b 6 March 1872; Ollis Nellius b 29 Feb 1874; Emma Tomine b 24 Jan 1876, d 24 May 1878; Eleonora Louise b 4 Dec 1877; Tomas Ingval b 18 April 1880, d 23 Aug 1880. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 231-232
ANDREW OLESON (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 29 Oct.) Sudden death Saturday of farmer L*ken Olson (broken type), who lives in this vicinity, at the advanced age of 81. Der Nord Westen, 01 Nov. 1906 ******** Andrew Oleson birth: 19 May 1824 Norway death: 26 October 1906 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1906 Liberty father: Ole Peterson mother: Sarah spouse: Randi Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** Anders Olsen Lykken, son of *Ole Pedersen and Sigrid Andersdatter, b 19 May 1824 Lykken in Vang, d 26 Oct 1906 bur Valders. Owned part of Lykken 1855-1857. Immigrated 1857. Farmer in Liberty. Co. B, 45th Wis. Inf. m 22 Feb 1857 Vang to Randi, daughter of Knud Halvorsen and *Berit Knudsdatter, b 21 Feb 1832 Helle in Vang, d 18 March 1913 bur Valders. Children: Sigrid b 15 Dec 1856, m 7 March 1892 Liberty to Knud Andersen, farmer, Canby, Minnesota; Knud b 21 Dec 1859, d 8 Jan 1936; Berit b 18 Oct 1861; Ole b 10 Sept 1863, d 8 March 1942; Berit b 11 Nov 1868, m *John O. Qualley; Anthon b 4 March 1871, d 24 Feb 1950. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 18
GERTRUD OLSEN (d. 1916) BRING BODY OF MRS. OLSON(sic) HERE FOR BURIAL Former Resident of this City Dies at Stoughton - Burial at Valders The body of Mrs. Knut Olson, a former well known pioneer settler of the county, who died at Stoughton Saturday, was brought here today and will be taken to Valders tomorrow morning for burial. Services will be held a Jerpen church, Rev. Alfsen officiating. Mrs. Olson for several years past had been an inmate of the Old People's Home at Stoughton where her husband also made his home. She was advanced in age. Her husband and an adopted son in the east survive. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 27, 1916 P.8 ********* Louis Olsen is here from Mansfield, O., arriving to attend the funeral of his mother at Valders yesterday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 29, 1916 P.3
HALVOR NELSON TAPS SOUND FOR ANOTHER CIVIL WAR VET Halver Nelson, Pioneer of the County and One of Last Vets, Dies At Valders Thinning ranks of the Civil War veterans group of Manitowoc were further reduced yesterday with the death at Valders of Halver Nelson, formerly a member of the 127th Wisconsin Infantry which served during the Civil War. Mr. Nelson, who would have been 90 years of age this Christmas Day, died at the family homestead of heart trouble, accentuated by advanced age. For the past three years, Mr. Nelson has been making his home with his daughter, Miss Ida, at the village. For many years he operated a large farm in the vicinity of the village and was one of the well-known farmers of the county. Born in Norway Born in Norway on December 25, 1839, Mr. Nelson moved to the United States as a youth and shortly after his arrival here came to Valders and then enlisted on the side of the Union in the Civil War. Following the cessation of hostilities, he again returned to the vicinity of the village, married and became the owner of several valuable farms. Mrs. Nelson preceded him in death three years ago. He is survived by two daughters, Miss Ida Nelson, at Valders, and Mrs. Henry Tompkins, residing on the family homestead outside of the village, one son, Edward in South Dakota, and a brother at Sturgeon Bay. Six grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held from the home at 1:30 o'clock and from the west church at Valders at 2 o'clock on Thursday afternoon with burial at the church cemetery. Rev. A.O. White will officiate at the services. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, April 16, 1929 P.2 ******** Halvor Nelson, son of *Erik Nilsen Moe and Marit Halvorsdatter, b 25 Dec 1839 Fylken in Vestre Slidre, d 1929 bur Valders. Immigrated 1857 with his parents. Farmer in Eaton 1875-1895, in Liberty 1900-1910. m 8 Oct 1874 Liberty to Kari, daughter of Even Christensen and Marit Eriksdatter, sisters m *Syver Larsen, *HaIsten Olsen, *Iver Tollefsen, b 1 June 1844 Rudie in Ostre Slidre, d 1925 bur Valders. Immigrated 1867. Children: Edward b 31 July 1875, d 1953; Even b 3 Dec 1876, d 25 Nov 1918; Hannah Martine b 26 Sept 1878, m Henry Tompkins; Marie b 1 July 1880, d 20 Sept 1880; Marie b 14 April 1882, d 21 Oct 1882; Ida Marie b 9 Aug 1883. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 86
KARI OLSEN LYKKEN A very handsome monument has recently been erected over the grave of Mrs. Mats Olson. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times Tuesday, October 30, 1883, pg. 1
OTIS WASHINGTON ODDEN *Note: The following is his father's bio: Tollef Tostensen Odden, son of *Tosten Tostensen and Ingeborg Tollefsdatter, b 22 March 1838 Snortum in Vestre Slidre. Immigrated 1849 with his parents. Farmer in Liberty 1870-1880. m 20 Dec 1866 to Ingeborg, daughter of *Ole Andersen Marken and Jorand Olsdatter, b 1 July 1841 Berge in Yang. Immigrated 1853 with her parents. Children: Ottis Washington, b c31 Dec 1866, d 12 Sept 1881; Tidwel Hiram bp 7 Feb 1869; Ira Lewis b 11 June 1871; John Oskar bp 20 Sept 1874; Josef Richard b 6 July 1877. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 240
MADS OLSEN ONE OF OLDEST PIONEERS OF CO. DIES IN LIBERTY Mads O. Lyken(sic) Was Civil War Veteran and Early Settler Mads O. Lyken, civil war veteran, and one of the oldest settlers of Manitowoc county, is dead at his home in Liberty at the advanced age of 86 years. The funeral will be held tomorrow from Valders church at 2 o'clock, Rev. Alfson officiating. Mr. Lyken is said to have been one of the oldest living settlers of the county, having come here in the early fortys. He was a native of Valders, Norway, born there October 27, 1829, and came here as a boy and had resided here practically all his life. Following service in the war he returned here and located in Liberty. He is survived by two sons and three daughters, Ole, of Neenah; Peter, Valders, Mrs. Sarah Erickson, Aberdeen, S.D.; Mrs. Anna Akren, Flandreau, S.D., and Miss Julia of Valders. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 19, 1916 P.1 ******* He is also listed under Lykken
ALFRED OLSON VALDERS Alfred Olson, who for some time was a patient at Maple Crest sanatorium, died there last weekend and was buried here. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 22, 1915, Page 4
BARBARA A. OLSON Mrs. Charles (Barbara) Olson, 23, of 624 E Harrison St., Appleton, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran church, Valders. The Rev. Carl Peters will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Olson, nee Barbara Christianson, was born May 16, 1951 at Manitowoc, daughter of John and Elmira Christianson Huske. She attended Valders Schools, Xray School and Bellin Hospital, Green Bay. She had been employed as a staff member of St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. She was married to Charles Olson, Sept. 4, 1973 at Valders. She was also a member of A.L.C.W. of Faith Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband Charles, a son, James Michael; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Huske of Rt. 1, Valders; four brothers, Wayne of Black Creek; Gary of Alexandria, Va., Charles of Manitowoc and John with the US Army in Germany; two sisters, Mrs. Donald (Joyce) Salmon of Denver, Colo, and Miss Karen of Sheboygan and grandparents, Mr. and MRs. Walter Christianson of Rt. 2, Reedsville and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Mrotek of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Christianson Deja Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and from noon until time of service at the church. Manitowoc Herald times - Tuesday, July 23, 1974 - page 17
BARBO OLSON Barbro Olsen, b 1846 Norway, d 19 Jan 1907 bur Valders. Farming in Liberty 1900. Child: *Otto b 22 May 1881 bp Valders (father Even Olsen Quale). "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 28
BENDIK OLSON Bendik Olsen, son of Ole Bendiksen and Randi Olsdatter, sister m *Bendik Halvorsen, b 8 May 1839 Hovieier in Ostre Slidre, d 6 April 1897 Manitowoc bur Valders. Farmer at Veltin under Hovi. Immigrated 1867. Shoemaker; Rockland 1870 1875, Clarks Mills 1885. m 10 Dec 1862 Ostre Slidre to Ragnild, daughter of Erik Engebretsen and Ragnild Reiersdatter, b 13 Feb 1839 Kolstad in Ostre Slidre, d 17 May 1889 Clarks Mills bur Valders. Children: Rangdi b 5 Sept 1863, m *Ole L. Erickson; Ragnild b 2 July 1865, m *Joseph Melvin Jacobson; Siri Maria b 10 June 1869; Ole b 17 Nov 1870, m Mary Schultz; Emma b 27 Oct 1872, d 8 Nov 1892 Milwaukee, m John Hochhertz; Klara b 17 March 1875; Lovise b 5 Feb 1877; Bendik b 19 June 1879. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 28
CARRIE OLSON DEATH TAKES QUARRY WOMAN Mrs. M. Olson, Mother of Twelve is Called to Her Rest Death has desolated a happy home at Quarry, in claiming Mrs. M. Olson, the mother of a family of twelve children, all of whom assembled at the death bed when the approach of the Angel of Death became apparent. Mrs. Olson suffered a stroke of paralysis some time ago which left her helpless and unable to speak and the scene at the death bed was pathetic as the mother endeavored to bestow her blessing and a farewell upon her children. Mrs. Olson was born in Norway, January 28, 1855 and came to America at the age of 24, settling with her husband in Brown County. In 1901, Mrs.Olson, with her children, removed to Quarry where they have since resided. Mr. Olson died in Brown county in 1903. The children are: Mrs. T. Knutzen, Chicago, Mrs. P. Kolz, Green Bay, Mrs. A. Aidsen, Quarry, Emma, Chicago, Matilda, Mabel, Caroline, Benk Oscar, Carl, Bennet and Alfred at Quarry. Four brothers and two sisters also survive, Ole Gunderson, Green Bay; Peter Knut and Nels Gunderson of Norway. The funeral will be held from the late home at Quarry Sunday. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Saturday, Feb. 11, 1911 - page 4
DANIELLE MARIE BETH OLSON Danielle Marie Beth Olson, age 13, of Valders, died Wednesday morning, May 28, 1997, at her residence after a four year courageous battle with bone cancer. Funeral Services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, May 30, 1997, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. William Timm and Rev. Charles Kurtz will officiate with burial to follow at Valders West Cemetery. She was born January 21, 1984, in Manitowoc, daughter of Brian and Christine Beth Olson. She completed the 7th grade of Valders Middle School. Danielle enjoyed the many aspects of school and was inspired to become a teacher. She attended Faith Lutheran Sunday School and belonged to Girl Scout Troup #53 in Valders. She was the first child in the Nation to receive a toy Charlie Bear Dog donated to the Make a Wish Foundation by Bud and Joan Morgan of Brookfield, in memory of their son, Tom. Through this gesture of kindness she touched many lives as she became a poster child for the Make a Wish Foundation. Danielle inspired others with her courage, love of family and friends, great wit and smile. She never faltered in positive thinking during her illness. During the summer she would attend “One Step At A Time” Cancer Camp at Lake Geneva. Danielle will be deeply missed by her mother and father, her dog Aries, her grandparents, G. Marvin and Doris Olson, Valders, Jim and Joyce Beth, Two Rivers, and great grandparents, Elmer and Helen Fenlon, Reedsville. She is further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, especially Dawn Dent, Two Rivers. She was preceded in death by her maternal great grandparents, Erhardt and Viola Meineke and Claude and Rose Beth; and other special loved ones. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church on Friday, May 30, 1997, from 3 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m. The family wishes to thank the many individuals and clergy who have kept Danielle in their prayers throughout the years and on prayer chains in several churches. We appreciate your comfort and thoughtfulness. She was a gift to us. Memorials may be given to Make A Wish Foundation, 13195 W. Hampton Avenue, Butler, Wis. 53007. Christanson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 29, 1997 P. A2
ELIZABETH OLSON Sheboygan Falls: Mrs. Oscar Olson, nee Elizabeth Lang, died at 4 o’clock Thursday afternoon at her home, 213 Mill St., Sheboygan Falls. Mrs. Olson was born at Chilton on October 24, 1886 and was united in marriage with Oscar Olson on October 24, 1923. She is survived by her husband and two small children, a son and daughter; three brothers, Joseph and John of this city and Michael of Valders. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced later, but there will be a brief service at Dean’s Undertaking parlors with a service in the Valders church. Interment will be at Valders. Sheboygan Press - Friday, Dec. 27, 1929 - page 41 ******** SHEBOYGAN FALLS RESIDENT WILL BE BURIED AT VALDERS Funeral services for Mrs. Oscar Olson, nee Elizabeth Lang, who died at her home at Sheboygan Falls late Thursday will be held at Valders from the church there and interment will take place in the cemetery there. Mrs. Olson was born at Chilton on October 24, 1886 and was married to Mr. Olson on October 24, 1923. She is survived by her husband and two small children, a boy and a girl; three brothers, Joseph and John of Sheboygan Falls, and Michael of Valders. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, December 28, 1929 P. 11
GERTRUDE OLSON Mrs. Otto Olson, 66, of 909 North 15th street died this morning following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Olson, nee Gertrude Gilbertson, was born in 1883 in Rantoul, Calumet county. She was married to Mr. Olson in 1905 and they lived on a farm near Valders for seven years. In 1912 they sold the farm, and moved to the village of Valders where Mr. Olson operated a farm implement business for 35 years. They retired and moved to Manitowoc in 1947. Survivors are the husband; a daughter, Mrs. George Lind of Oak Park, Ill., son, Orville; two brothers, Carl and Otis of route 4, Chilton; five grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Tuesday until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, February 6, 1950 pg. 2
GILBERT OLSON Farmer, Drawn Around Pulley, Dies On Sunday Caught in the belt from a tractor to a feed grinder on the farm in Liberty, a half mile east of Valders, while engaged in grinding feed late Saturday, Gilbert Orin Olson, 34, was fatally injured when drawn around the pulley. The accident happened at 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon and he died 12 hours later at the Holy Family hospital without regaining consciousness. The only witness of the accident was Olson's 11-year-old son, Gilbert who ran screaming from the granary to give the alarm. At that moment Mr. Olson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Olson, returned to the farm and summoned help. The injured man was moved to the hospital in the ambulance. Placed in an oxygen tent he rallied Saturday night but suffered a relapse and died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday. He suffered a crushed right arm and fractured skull. Coroner Theodore Teitgen announced today there would be no inquest. Gilbert Olso (sic) was born in Liberty in 1910 and has been engaged in farming and the farm implement business with his father in recent years. He is survived by his wife, the former Marion Knutson; son, daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Olson; brother, Pfc. Orville Olson, somewhere in India; sister, Mrs. George Lind of Oak Park, Ill. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m Wednesday at the Berge funeral home, Valders, and at 2 o'clock at the Valders Evangelical church, the Rev. R.B. Walden officiating. The body may be viewed at the funeral home Tuesday afternoon and evening. The casket will remain closed durng the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 4, 1945 P.2
G. MARVIN OLSON G. Marvin Olson, age 80, a resident of Valders, died on Friday, July 11, 2014, at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc. Mary was born December 17, 1933, in Manitowoc, son of the late Gilbert and Marion (Knutson) Olson. He graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1953. He served in the U.S. Army room 1957-1959 in Korea. On June 4, 1966, he married Doris Fenlon at Faith Lutheran Church in Valders. Mary was employed at Leverenz Shoe Company until it closed. He then was employed with Spancrete for 10 years retiring in 1998. Marv was an active member at Faith Lutheran Church. He was a member of the Local Laborers #330. Mary enjoyed watching Nascar and the Packers and loved animals. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Doris, Valders; one son and daughter-in-law: Brian and Christine Olson; one daughter and son-in-law: Brenda and Craig Christianson, all of Valders; three grandchildren: Kyle Christianson, Kami Christianson, Arc Olson; one sister: Sharry Hanson, De Pere; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Donald Fenlon and his partner, Jim Dawson, Green Bay; Daniel and Mary Fenlon, Brillion; Jean and Todd Blashka, Manitowoc; Mary Fenlon, Reedsville; and his faithful little black dog, Molly. Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Danielle Olson; two brothers-in-law: Pat Fenlon, Ron Hanson, and special cousin, Bill Sherman, who he thought of as his little brother. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 14, 2014, at Faith Lutheran Church, 255 Roosevelt Street, Valders. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Erica Cunningham with burial to follow at Valders West Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at Faith Lutheran Church, 255 Roosevelt Street, Valders, on Sunday afternoon, July 13, 2014, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Monday morning, July 14, 2014, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Valders. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Andrew Yetter and his staff at the Aurora Cancer Clinic, the Valders Ambulance personnel, and the staff at Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center for their care and compassion shown towards Marv and his family. Herald Times Reporter, July 2014
KENNETH OLSON Kenneth O. Olson, 90, of rural Valders, died Saturday morning, January 7, 1989 at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Carl Peters and Rev. Michael Hamilton will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Olson was born July 13, 1898 in the Town of Lessor, Shawano County, son of the late Ole and Mathilda Olson Olson. He attended Roselawn School and was a farmer in the Town of Liberty. He married Stella Lindner on October 31, 1923 at Valders. Mr. Olson was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Stella; a son and daughter-in-law, Marvin and Ruth of Manitowoc; two daughters and son-in-law, Lola and Donald Gruenke of Valders, and Naomi (Alfred) Luebke of Cleveland; 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, 6 pm to 8 pm Monday and Tuesday from noon to the time of services. Christianson-Deja Funeral home, Valders, is serving the family. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Jan. 9, 1989
MARION OLSON Marion E. Olson, 79, of Valders, died Friday, Sept. 16, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Oz Twedt and Rev. Carl Peters will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Olson was born Feb. 11, 1904, at Auburndale, Wis., daughter of the late John and Ingrid Swenson Knutson. She attended Auburndale schools. She married Gilbert O. Olson Oct. 9, 1933, at Waukegan, Ill. She was previously employed at Valders Bakery and Valders Journal. She was a member of Faith Lutheran ALCW and FLCW. She was a former Sunday school teacher. Survivors include a son and daughter in law, Marvin and Doris Olson of Valders, a daughter and son-in-law, Sharry and Ronald Hanson of Green Bay; two sisters; four grandchildren, Brian and Brenda Olson and David and Michelle Hanson. She was preceded in death by her husband June 3, 1945, three brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday noon to the time of services. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 17, 1983 P. 3
MATHILDA OLSON Mrs. Ole B. Olson, 65, died yesterday afternoon at the farm home in Liberty, two miles south of Valders. She had been ill six months. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the home of her son, Kenneth, at Liberty and at two o’clock from the West Valders Lutheran Church. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Olson, nee Mathilda Olson, was born in Cato in 1872. In 1893 she was married to Ole B. Olson and they moved to a farm in Shawano County. In 1902 they returned to Manitowoc County and located on the homestead south of Valders. Survivors are the widower; a son, Kenneth, Liberty; five brothers, Oscar, Cornelius and Clifford, all of Shawano, Edward, Appleton, Martin, Suring, Wis.; four sisters, Mrs. Knut Bergsbaken, Appleton, Mrs. Emil Wanie, Shawano, Mrs. John Lier, Green Bay, Estelle Olson, Eau Claire and two grandchildren. The body is at the Berge funeral home, Valders, and will be moved to the home of the son, Kenneth Olson, Sunday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, March 18, 1938 - page 2
OLE B. OLSON Ole B. Olson, 77, lifelong resident of the town of Liberty, died last night at his home, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Berge funeral home, Valders, and at 2 o'clock at the West Valders Lutheran church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Olson was born in Liberty in 1868 and in 1893 married Miss Mathilda Olson and they located on a farm in the town. Mrs. Olson died eight years ago. Survivors are a son, Kenneth, on the home farm; brother Julius of Cyrps, Minn.; sister, Mrs. C.L. Larson of Landda, N.D. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from noon Sunday until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 25, 1946 P.2
ORVILLE G. OLSON Orville (Glenn) Olson, 52, 337, S. Madison St., died unexpectedly Sunday. Survivors are one sister, Mrs. George Lind, Oak Park, Ill. At Schauer and Schumacher East Side Funeral Home after 7 tonight. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Dondald Staude officiating. Burial in King, Wis. Green Bay Press Gazette Wednesday, Jul 5, 1972 pg. D-9
OSCAR OLSON Oscar S. Olson, 75, of 825 S. 17th St., died early Sunday. Born in Brown County on January 4, 1884, a son of Mikkel and Kari Olson, he attended rural schools and married the former Elizabeth Lang in Milwaukee in 1924. Following their marriage, the couple moved to their home in Sheboygan Falls. Mrs. Olson died in 1929 and Mr. Olson moved to Sheboygan in 1936. Mr. Olson was employed at the Kohler Co. for 28 years until his retirement in 1956. He was a member of the Kohler Quarter Century Club. Survivors are one son and a daughter, Leonard Olson and Mrs. Lester (Annabell) Biehl, both of Sheboygan; 11 grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Alfson and Mrs. Tillie Ellestad, both of Valders, Mrs. Sophie Holtz of Green Bay; a brother, Bennet, Chicago. A sister preceded her in death. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Valders. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Ramm Funeral Home from 4 p.m. Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church beginning at noon. Sheboygan Press - Monday, Sept. 21, 1959 - page 12
OTIS G. OLSON Otis Olson of this place passed away at the home of his mother at an early hour Tuesday morning, after a few weeks illness of lung fever. He was a young man who was highly esteemed and respected by all who knew him. He was a good and dutiful son, a kind and loving brother. Besides his mother he leaves eight sisters and four brothers to mourn his loss. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon from the Lutheran Church Rev. A.O. Alfson officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, April 1, 1905 P.2
OTTO OLSON (d. 1958) Otto Olson, 78, of 909 N. 15th St., Manitowoc for many years a farmer and implement dealer in Valders, died Friday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following an illness of two years. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Rev. Jerry E. Moe officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Olson was born May 23, 1880, at Valders. He married Getrude Gilbertson in 1905. She died in 1950. He then married Bertha Horn Oct. 4, 1952, at Valders. Mr. Olson and his wife came to Manitowoc when he retired in 1946. He was a life member of the Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, son, Orville of Green Bay, and a step son, David Horn of Maywood, Ill., daughter, Mrs. George Lind of Chicago and a step daughter, Miss Florence Horn of Chicago; 6 grandchildren and a great grandchild. A son, Gilbert, died in June, 1945. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Sunday and from 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 5, 1958 P.9
RAGNILD OLSON Death of Mrs. Benedict Olson in Clarks Mills on Fri. The deceased, who left her husband with 2 boys and 3 girls, of whom the youngest is 7 yrs. old, was buried on Sunday. Der Nord Westen, 23 May 1889
STELLA OLSON Stella L. Olson, age 106, formerly of 5109 County Road J, Valders, died on Friday afternoon, June 18, 2010 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. She was born on September 24, 1903, in the Town of Stockbridge in Calumet County, daughter of the late Edward and Eliza (Fritz) Lindner. On October 31, 1923, she married Kenneth Olson in the Town of Liberty. He preceded her in death on January 7, 1989. The couple farmed in the Town of Liberty during their 65 years of marriage. She was employed at the Valders Egg Plant from 1955 until 1965 as an egg packer. Stella was a member and past officer of the Ladies Aid at First Lutheran Church in Valders. She was a member of the Women of ELCA of First Lutheran Church in Valders and she also taught Sunday School for 10 years at the church. Stella's hobby was crocheting, much of her work has been seen throughout the United States. She was a loving, caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by one daughter-in-law: Ruth Olson; two sons-in-law: Earl Otto, Alfred Luebke; three sisters and brothers-in-law: Viola (Frank) Peters, Loretta (Louis) Ibe and Myra (Edwin) Sievert. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at Faith Lutheran Church in Valders. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. James Rasmus with burial to follow at Valders West Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday morning, June 22, 2010, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for their care and compassion given to Stella during her stay. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 20, 2010
ANNE OLINE OPPEN Liberty news: The news of the death of Miss Oppen, of this town has just reached us. The sorrow stricken parents have the sympathy of a great many friends. The funeral took place on Saturday. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, February 28, 1882 P. 4
KNUD O. OPPEN From the Files of the Pilot – Twenty-five Years ago (1891) Knud Oppen of Liberty, died on Sunday last at the age of 66. He was one of the early settlers of this county, having come here in 1840. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Feb. 3, 1916 ******** (First publication Feb. 12, 1891.) No. 9 STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Knut O. Oppen deceased. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Knut O. Oppen of Liberty, in said county having been delivered into said court: And Martin O. Oppen and Iver Iverson, of Liberty in said county, having presented te (sic) said court their petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said Knut O. Oppen died testate, at the town of Liberty, in said county, on the first day of Febraury 1891, that said insturment is the last will of said deceased and that Martin O. Oppen and Iver Iverson are named therein as executors, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Martin O. Oppen and Iver Iverson. It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said last will and testament be taken, at a special term of said county court, to be held at the probate office in the city os (sic) Manitowoc, on Tuesday the 10th day of March 1891, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered, That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in The Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County. By the Court. Emil Baensch, County Judge. Markham & Markham, Attorneys Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 26, 1891 P. 2 ******** Knud Olsen Oppen, son of Ole Olsen and *Marit Tostensdatter, b 25 Jan 1825 Hilmen in Nord-Aurdal, d 1 Feb 1891 bur Valders. Immigrated 1848. ?Manitowoc Rapids 1850. First settler in Liberty. Farmer in Liberty. ml 18 Jan 1851 Manitowoc to Inge, daughter of *Knud Knudsen Snortum and Sigrid Ostensdatter, b 2 Feb 1830 Hovie in Ostre Slidre, d 12 March 1875 bur Valders. Immigrated 1850 with her parents. m2 5 Dec 1880 Cato to *Ambjor Eriksdatter. Children: *Ola b 21 Jan 1853; Marit b 14 Dec 1854, m 25 March 1876 Valders to Juul Gulbrandsen Fodnres, LaCrosse Township, Jackson County, Minnesota; Sigrid b 24 Feb 1857, m 6 Jan 1883 Valders to Syvert son of *Elling Syvertsen; Knud b 6 Aug 1859; Inge Marie b 12 Dec 1861, m *Otto Aubol; Tosten b 4 Aug 1864, bur 4 Sept 1865; Thomas b 20 Feb 1867; Emma b 15 July 1871, d 7 June 1898. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 130
MARIT TODSTENSDATTER OPPEN Marit Tostensdatter Oppen, daughter of Tosten Eriksen Seehuus and Rangdi Andersdatter, b 15 Dec 1794 NordAurdal, d 21 Feb 1886 bur Valders. Immigrated 1851 with her daughter Marit. Lived in Liberty. m 11 Jan 1823 Nord-Aurdal to Ole Olsen, b c 1794, d 27 June 1849 Nord-Aurdal. Husmann in Nord-Aurdal. Children: *Ole b 15 May 1823; *Knud b 12 Jan 1825; Ragnild b 27 April 1829, m *Gudmund Olsen; Tosten b 6 Aug 1832, d 2 Sept 1862 Columbus, Kentucky; Marit b 2 Nov 1836, m *Ole Knudsen Sehus. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 154
OLE OPPEN (d. 1875) JUSTICE OLE OLESON OPEN (sic), an old and well known resident of the town of Liberty, in this county, died on Saturday night last. Mr. Oppen whose death only took place after an illness of nearly two years was highly esteemed by all who knew him. Manitowoc Pilot, March 11, 1875 P. 3 ******** Ole Olson Oppen (co. death record v.2 p.3) Age 53 years Died March 7, 1875 in Town of Liberty (sent in by Bob Domagalski) ******** IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the estae (sic) of Ole Olsen (sic) Oppen, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Annie Oppen of the town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, Wis., representing among other things that Ole Olson (sic)Oppen late of Manitowoc County, Wis., on the 7th day of March, A.D., 1875, at the town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, Wis., died intestate, leaving goods, chattels, and estate within this State of Wisconson (sic), and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Ole Thoreson, granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this Court, on Monday, the 26th day of April, A.D., 1875, at 10 o'clock A.M., at my office in said County. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said County. Dated at the Probate office the 8th day of January, A.D., 1875, T.G. Olmsted, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, April 8, 1875 P. 2 ******** (First publication July 26, 1883.) No. 63 STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the matter of the guardianship of the minor heirs of Ole O. Oppen, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Gunder Helgeson, guardian of said minors, representing among other things that his wards, Helmena Tornetta Oppen and Theodore Oppen, minor children and heirs at law of said deceased, are seized of an interest in certain real estate known and described as the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of section 7, and the NW 1/2 of the NE 1/2 of section 18, township 18, range 22, and the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of section 12, township 18, range 21, all in the county and state aforesaid, and that it is necessary, and the interest of said wards require that the same should be sold, and praying for license to sell the same: and it appearing to the court, from said petition, that it is necessary and will substantially promote the interests of the said wards to sell their interest in said real estate, it is ordered and directed that the next of kin to said wards, and all persons interested in said estate, appear before me, on Tuesday, the 28th day of August A.D., 1883, at ten o'clock A.M., at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, then and there to show cause (if any there be) why license should not be granted for the sale of said real estate, according to the prayer of said petition. And it is further ordered, that a copy of this order shall be published for four successiive (sic) weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper printed at Manitowoc, in said county. Dated at Manitowoc, the 24th day of July, A.D., 1883. By the court, R.D. Smart, County Judge. Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, August 2, 1883, P. 2 ******** Ole Olsen Oppen, son of Ole Olsen and *Marit Tostensdatter, b 22 May 1822 Hilmen in Nord-Aurdal, d 7 March 1875 bur Valders. Farmer in Liberty. "The congregation's first precentor". m 9 Nov 1853 Valders to Anne, daughter of *Helge Gundersen and Gunild Gundersdatter, b 12 Aug 1831, d 5 July 1911 bur Valders. Children: Andrea b 12 Jan 1853 Manitowoc Rapids, bp Manitowoc (father Anders Gundersen in Norway), m *Bjorn T. Ulness; Ole b 1 Jan 1855 bp Valders, bur 1 Sept 1856; Ole b 5 Aug 1856, d 4 Dec 1861; *Martin Gustaf b 18 Nov 1859; *Ole b 31 Jan 1862; Helene Tonetta b 17 July 1864, d 13 or 16 Feb 1887 Manitowoc, bur Valders; Anne Oline b 27 Feb 1867, d 21 Feb 1882; *Otto Theodor b 29 Oct 1869. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 191
OLE OPPEN (d. 1899) Ole Oppen, and aged resident of the town of Liberty, died to-day after a long illness. Funeral arrangements not yet made. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, October 10, 1899 P.2 ******** Ole Oppen birth: 31 January 1862 Liberty, Wis. death: 10 October 1899 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Valders, Wis. residence: 1899 Liberty, Wis. father: Ole Oppen mother: Annie spouse: Gurtha Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** Ole O. Oppen, son of *Ole Olsen Oppen and Anne Helgesdatter, b 31 Jan 1862 Liberty, d 10 Oct 1899 Liberty. Eaton 1885; Manitowoc 1895. m 21 May 1885 Valders to Getha Helene, daughter of *Gulbrand Olsen Windingstad and Helleborg Olsdatter, b 18 May 1866 Eaton, d 29 Oct 1899 Liberty. Children: Otto Gustav b 15 Sept 1886, d 21 Jan 1889; Albert Helouis b 29 Oct 1887; Otto Gustav b 30 March 1889; Elmer Norman b 16 Jan 1891; Eveline Amalia b 19 Nov 1892; Arthur Herman b 11 Dec 1894; Walter Floyd b 5 July 1898. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 192
OTTO ELMER M. OPPEN From the Files of the Pilot – Twenty-Five Years Ago 1893 A four year old child of Martin Oppen of Liberty fell into a tub of hot water one day last week and was scalded so badly that death ensued in two days. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Feb. 21, 1918
ANNABELLE OTT Mrs. Clarence (Annabelle) Ott, 82, of Route 1, Valders, died Thursday morning, February 14, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Carl Peters and Rev. Oz Twedt will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Ott was born December 10, 1922, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Herman and Sophia Severson Wagner. She was formerly employed by Leverenz Shoe Company, Valders. She married Clarence Ott on October 1, 1941, at Valders. Mrs. Ott was a member of Niles Homemakers, Faith Lutheran Church, ALCW and FLCW. Survivors include her husband, Clarence; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ervin Paul of Cleveland, Wisconsin, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 14, 1985 P. 3
CLARENCE OTT Clarence H. Ott, age 86, of 4827 County Road A, Valders, died on Wednesday evening, Aug. 1, 2007, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. He was born on Aug. 22, 1920, in the town of Liberty, son of the late William and Anna (Schnell) Ott. On Oct. 1, 1941, he married the former Annabelle Wagner in Valders. She preceded him in death on Feb. 14, 1985. Clarence managed the family dairy farm located in the Pigeon Lake area, and later was employed at Stoelting Bros. in Kiel until his retirement. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by a sister: Ernia Paul; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Herman and Sophia Wagner; and two brothers-in-law. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am., on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Bill Gruenstern, with burial at Valders West Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, from 9:30 a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Clarence enjoyed spending time outdoors working in his yard, taking long walks, playing cards and woodworking. He was a kind and gentle man. Clarence will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 3, 2007