Descendants of Knut Hande (circa 1550-1620)
Eleventh Generation 
670. Gustav NETTUM
671. Nils Johansen NETTUM was born in 1842. Another name for Nils was Nils N. JOHNSON.
Nils married Wilhelmine WILHELMSON .
672. Engebret Nilsen HANDESTØLEN was born in 1881 in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway.
General Notes: Census of Norway, 1900
Noted events in his life were:
. Occupation: Railway worker.
673. Ivar Nilsen HANDESTØLEN
674. Marit Nilsdatter HANDESTØLEN
675. Ole Nilsen HANDESTØLEN
676. Marit Nilsdatter HANDESTØLEN
677. Albert Orlando SMEDSRUD
678. Julia Charlotte SMEDSRUD
679. Inga Louise SMEDSRUD was born on 8 Nov 1894 in Iowa, USA 65,69 and died in Sep 1984, at age 89.69 Another name for Inga was SPILDE.
General Notes: Ole L. Smedrud's obituary 84
Noted events in her life were:
. Residence: 1984, Castalia, Winneshiek Co., Iowa, USA.69
. Residence: 1930, Pleasant Twp., Winneshiek Co., Iowa, USA.64
Inga married Hans Olaus SPILDE 58 on 28 Feb 1916. Hans was born on 29 Jan 1882 in Iowa, USA 64 and died on 26 Dec 1953, at age 71.
Noted events in his life were:
. Occupation: County laborer, 1930.64
. Residence: Between 1920 and 1930, Pleasant Twp., Winneshiek Co., Iowa, USA 64.,73
. Occupation: farmer, 1920.73
Children from this marriage were:
+ 995 F i. Emma Jane SPILDE
+ 996 M ii. Raymond SPILDE 58 was born on 23 Sep 1917 in Iowa, USA 64,69 and died in Feb 1984, at age 66 58.,69
+ 997 F iii. Ruth SPILDE
+ 998 F iv. Marjorie Lucille SPILDE was born on 26 May 1921 in Decorah, Iowa, USA and died on 5 Oct 2003 in Decorah, Iowa, USA, at age 82.
+ 999 F v. Edith SPILDE 58 was born in 1924 in Iowa, USA 64 and died in 1961, at age 37.58
Inga apparently was married again, but the husband's name is unknown.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1000 M i. Harry OLSON
680. Mamie Annethe SMEDSRUD was born on 8 May 1896 in Iowa, USA 65 and died on 25 Nov 1935, at age 39. Another name for Mamie was BAKKEN.58
General Notes: Ole L. Smedrud's obituary 58
Mamie married Olaus BAKKEN .58
681. Hattie Emilie SMEDSRUD
Hattie married Emil HALVORSEN .58
682. Lars "Lewis" RASMUSSEN 58 was born on 8 Sep 1902 58 and died on 8 Sep 1902.58
683. Teresa Aurella "Peggy" RASMUSSEN
Teresa was married three times to: Frank BERGENTHAL .58
Leo HEMMELGARN .58
Lester SIMONSKY .58
684. Charlotte Mae "Lottie" RASMUSSEN 58 was born on 16 Jul 1905 in Iowa, USA 73 and died in Dec 1971, at age 66.69 Another name for Charlotte was NELSON.
Noted events in her life were:
. Residence: 1971, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA.69
. Occupation: bank stenographer, 1930.64
. Residence: 1930, Rogers Park, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA.64 living with her sisters
Charlotte married James NELSON .
685. Sylvia Vernice May RASMUSSEN
Sylvia married Donald WESTLAKE .
686. Ruth Idella RASMUSSEN was born on 7 Aug 1910 in Iowa, USA 73 and died on 27 Jul 1985, at age 74. Another name for Ruth was MCKIM.
General Notes: newspaper obituary for Dena Thorson Rasmussen 58
Noted events in her life were:
. Residence: 1985, Palos Heights, Illinois, USA.69
. Occupation: private investments secretary, 1930.64
. Residence: 1930, Rogers Park, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA.64 living with her sisters
Ruth married Charles W. McKIM . Charles was born on 28 Aug 1910 in Iowa, USA 64,69 and died on 9 Aug 1991, at age 80.69
General Notes: newspaper obituary for Dena Thorson Rasmussen 58
Noted events in his life were:
. Residence: 1960, Palos Heights, Illinois, USA.
. Residence: 1991, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles Co., California, USA.69
. Residence: 1930, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA.64
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1001 M i. Robert A. McKIM
687. Roy Elmer RASMUSSEN was born on 7 Aug 1910, died on 3 Oct 1910, and was buried in Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Wiinnehiek Co., Iowa, USA.
General Notes: Frances Jeffers
688. Jean "Jennie" RASMUSSEN was born on 16 Jul 1915 in Decorah, Iowa, USA and died on 27 Jun 2004 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA, at age 88. Another name for Jean was DAYTON.
Birth Notes: obituary
Death Notes: obituary
General Notes: newspaper obituary for Dena Thorson Rasmussen; Frances Jeffers
OBITUARY: Jean "Jenny" Rasmussen Dayton, age 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died 27 June 2004 in St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a brief illness. She was born 16 July 1915 in Decorah, Iowa, the youngest daughter of Lars and Randina (Thorson) Rasmussen, and granddaughter of Ingri Hande Thorson-Solsten. She married Robert Dayton on 4 August 1943 in Chicago. Jenny is survived by her brother Elmer (and his wife Margaret) Rasmussen of Manchester, Iowa, nephew Richard Rasmussen, nieces Karen Mesch and Fran Roe, her daughter-in-law Joyce Dayton and grandson Derek Dayton of Dallas, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, son Robert Jr., and four sisters, Sylvia, Peggy, Charlotte and Ruth. The memorial service was held 7 July 2004 in First Baptist Church of the Brethren, Cedar Rapids, with Rev. Jerry Springston officiating.
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Noted events in her life were:
. Residence: 1930, Rogers Park, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA.64 living with her sisters
Jean married Robert DAYTON .
689. Elmer Leonard RASMUSSEN
Elmer married Margaret F. OWENS .
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1002 F i. Karen Anne RASMUSSEN
+ 1003 M ii. Larry James RASMUSSEN 60 was born on 2 Oct 1946 60 and died on 17 Jul 1977, at age 30.60
+ 1004 F iii. Frances Dena RASMUSSEN
+ 1005 M iv. Richard Dean RASMUSSEN
690. Berit Olsdatter HANDE was born on 8 Apr 1909 in Midt-Hande, Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway and died on 17 Aug 2004 in Oslo, Norway, at age 95.
Birth Notes: Ragna Hande Lome
Death Notes: Marit Løvås
General Notes: VALDRES BYGDEBOK, p. 429
OBITUARY: Berit O. Hande, age 95, passed away peacefully in Majorstutunet home for the aged, Oslo, Norway on 17 August 2004. She was born on Midt-Hande farm, Vestre Slidre parish, Valdres, Norway, on 9 April 1909, the daughter of Ole Halvorson and Ragna Jørgensdatter (Haugen) Øvre Hande. In 1922 her parents purchased and moved to the neighboring Øvre Hande farm. At a young age Berit moved to Oslo, where she worked long days while taking advanced studies in the evenings. After that she set her sites on going to America, but first she was employed with foreign shipping and travelled to many places around the world for several years in the 1940s. It was difficult to obtain entry to the U.S., but finally in the early 1950s someone helped Berit to raise the $7,000 security to get in. At first she lived in New York and Florida, but she later moved to California, living briefly in San Francisco. She then settled in Los Angeles, where she worked as a companion and housekeeper for a lady in Beverly Hills for many years. Her niece Ragna remembers the excitement whenever Tante Berit visited Norway or when special packages of delicious-smelling goodies arrived from her in the mail from America. Besides being generous, she was a pretty, intelligent woman, who was always so interesting to visit with. Berit moved back to Norway in 1987, taking up residence in Majorstuen, Oslo. Although she never married and had no children of her own, she is held in loving memory by her sister Sigrid's children, Kåre Lome on the Øvre Hande farm, Ingrid Hagmann, Otto Lome, and Ragna Hande-Lome.
Noted events in her life were:
. Occupation: Companion and housekeeper.
691. Sigrid Olsdatter HANDE
Sigrid married Jørgen Knutsen LOME , son of Knut Julsen LOME and Ingri Jonsdatter GÅSEDELEN . Jørgen was born in 1899 in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway and died in 1977, at age 78.
General Notes: G. Beitrusten, V. SLIDRE, p. 262 & 429-30
Noted events in his life were:
. Occupation: Farmer.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1006 M i. Kåre Jørgensen LOME
+ 1007 F ii. Ingrid Solveig LOME
+ 1008 M iii. Otto Einar LOME
+ 1009 F iv. Ragna LOME
692. Nils Knutsen TILDHEIM was born on 10 Jun 1907 and died in 1989, at age 82.
Death Notes: "Norske Gardsbruk",Oppland fylke, Nord Aurdal, 2003 (Marit Løvås)
General Notes: Farmer on Nordre Hande
VALDRES BYGDEBOK, pp. 424-5
Nils married Gunhils Andersdotter VESTLI .
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1010 M i. Knut TILDHEIM
+ 1011 M ii. Ivar TILDHEIM
+ 1012 F iii. Ragna TILDHEIM
+ 1013 M iv. Arne TILDHEIM
+ 1014 M v. Harald TILDHEIM
+ 1015 F vi. Liv TILDHEIM
693. Halvard Knutsen TILDHEIM was born on 3 Mar 1909 and died in 1985, at age 76.
Death Notes: "Norske Gardsbruk",Oppland fylke, Nord Aurdal, 2003 (Marit Løvås)
General Notes: VALDRES BYGDEBOK, p. 424-5
Noted events in his life were:
. Occupation: Farmer.
Halvard married Anbjørg SØRVIK .
694. Kolbjorn Knutsen TILDHEIM was born on 19 Aug 1912 and died in 1988, at age 76.
Death Notes: "Norske Gardsbruk",Oppland fylke, Nord Aurdal, 2003 (Marit Løvås)
General Notes: VALDRES BYGDEBOK, p. 424-5
Noted events in his life were:
. Occupation: Carpenter.
Kolbjorn married Ingebjorg HOVERUD .
695. Berit Knutsdatter TILDHEIM was born on 4 Oct 1915 and died in 2003, at age 88. Another name for Berit was FALLINGLO.
Death Notes: "Norske Gardsbruk",Oppland fylke, Nord Aurdal, 2003 (Marit Løvås)
General Notes: VALDRES BYGDEBOK, p. 424-5
Berit married Knut FALLINGLO . Knut was born in 1908 and died in 1995, at age 87.
Birth Notes: "Norske Gardsbruk",Oppland fylke, Nord Aurdal, 2003 (Marit Løvås)
Death Notes: "Norske Gardsbruk",Oppland fylke, Nord Aurdal, 2003 (Marit Løvås)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1016 M i. Nils Magne FALLINGLO
+ 1017 M ii. Toralf FALLINGLO
+ 1018 F iii. Anne Randi FALLINGLO was born in 1944 and died in 2001, at age 57.
+ 1019 F iv. Kirsten FALLINGLO
+ 1020 F v. Kari Knutsdatter FALLINGLO
+ 1021 M vi. Eivind FALLINGLO
696. Ingeborg Knudsdatter BERGE
697. Tor Knutsen BERGE was born on 7 Sep 1881 in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway, died on 21 Dec 1965 in Polk Co., Minnesota, USA, at age 84, and was buried in Erskine, Minnesota, USA. Another name for Tor was Thor K. BERGE.
Death Notes: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index. Died of cancer & heart disease.
General Notes: VALDRES BYGDEBOK, p. 422
M. Ulvestad, NORMÆNDENE I AMERIKA (1907), p. 541
U.S. Census, 1910
Resident of Erskine, Minnesota, USA
Grave markers at Erskine, Minn.
[Descendants of Tord Knudson Berge by unidentified American author]
Noted events in his life were:
. Occupation: General merchant.
. Emigration: 1910. emigrated from Norway to USA
. Residence: 1930, Knute Twp., Polk Co., Minnesota, USA.64
Tor married Bertha Pauline LARSON about 1913.64 Bertha was born in 1890, died in 1966, at age 76, and was buried in Erskine, Minnesota, USA. Another name for Bertha was BERGE.
General Notes: [Descendants of Tord Knudson Berge by unidentified American author]
Gravestone
698. Øystein Knutsen "Albert" BERGE was born on 18 Feb 1883 in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway and died on 11 Jan 1984 in Norman Co., Minnesota, USA, at age 100.56
General Notes: VALDRES BYGDEBOK, p. 422
[Descendants of Tord Knudson Berge by unidentified American author]
Øystein married (name unknown).
Marriage Notes: name of wife unknown
699. Barbro Knutsdatter BERGE was born on 13 Dec 1884 in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway and died on 8 Apr 1966, at age 81. Another name for Barbro was GRØV.
General Notes: G. Beitrusten, V. SLIDRE, p. 422
[Descendants of Tord Knudson Berge by unidentified American author]
Barbro married Tore GRØV .
700. Knut Knutsen BERGE was born on 12 Jun 1886, died on 27 Jan 1965, at age 78, and was buried in Slidredomen, Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Another name for Knut was HANDE.
Birth Notes: gravestone
Death Notes: gravestone
General Notes: VALDRES BYGDEBOK, p. 422
VESTRE SLIDRE HERAD, p. 589
Owner of Nedre Hande farm from ca. 1925
[Descendants of Tord Knudson Berge by unidentified American author]
Knut married Berit Toresdatter KJØRSTAD . Berit was born on 31 Jan 1911 in Ulnes_, Norway, died 29 JUL 1990?, at age 79, and was buried in Slidredomen, Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway.
General Notes: [Descendants of Tord Knudson Berge by unidentified American author]
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1022 M i. Knut K. BERGE
+ 1023 M ii. Ragnar Arne BERGE
+ 1024 M iii. Ingar Torgeir BERGE
+ 1025 F iv. Solveig BERGE
701. Endre Knutsen "Andrew" BERGE
702. Olav Knutsen BERGE was born on 17 Aug 1890 in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway and died on 16 Mar 1961 in Polk Co., Minnesota, USA, at age 70.
Birth Notes: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index gives birth date as 29 Sep 1892
Death Notes: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index
General Notes: VALDRES BYGDEBOK, p. 422
An Olaf Berge (age 18) was living in Erskine, Minn., where Tor Knutsen BERGE had a general store, according to
the 1910 U.S. Census.
[Descendants of Tord Knudson Berge by unidentified American author]
Noted events in his life were:
. Residence: 1930, Winger, Polk Co., Minnesota, USA.64
. Emigration: 1906.64
. Residence: 1930.64 retail merchant
Olav married Naime NANSEN about 1922.64 Naime was born about 1906 in Minnesota, USA 64 and died on 26 May 1948 in Polk Co., Minnesota, USA, about age 42. Another name for Naime was BERGE.
Death Notes: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index
General Notes: [Descendants of Tord Knudson Berge by unidentified American author]
703. Gudbrand Knutsen BERGE was born on 8 Feb 1892 in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway, died on 28 Apr 1946, at age 54, and was buried in Vestre Slidre Churchyard, Valdres, Norway.
General Notes: VALDRES BYGDEBOK, p. 422
Tombstone
704. Halvard Knutsen BERGE was born on 16 Mar 1898 in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway and died on 3 Jan 1979 in Mahnomen Co., Minnesota, USA, at age 80.
Death Notes: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index
General Notes: VALDRES BYGDEBOK, p. 422
[Descendants of Tord Knudson Berge by unidentified American author]
Noted events in his life were:
. Residence: 1930, Baker, Baker Co., Oregon, USA.64
. Occupation: drygoods salesman, 1930.64
. Emigration: 1923.64
Halvard married Lucille WAYNE on 26 Apr 1929. Lucille was born on 25 Nov 1910 in Idaho, USA 64 and died on 21 Jan 1998, at age 87.69 Another name for Lucille was BERGE.
General Notes: [Descendants of Tord Knudson Berge by unidentified American author]
Noted events in her life were:
. Residence: 1930, Baker, Baker Co., Oregon, USA.64
. Residence: 1998, Payette, Idaho, USA.69
705. Eivind Knutsen BERGE was born on 19 Apr 1900 in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway and died on 12 Dec 1960, at age 60.
General Notes: VALDRES BYGDEBOK, p. 422
[Descendants of Tord Knudson Berge by unidentified American author]
Eivind married Adelaid BURKE .
706. John JOHNSON was born on 11 Sep 1886 62 and died on 11 Sep 1886.62
707. Mabel Janette JOHNSON 62 was born on 22 May 1888 62 and died on 18 Dec 1968, at age 80.62
Death Notes: or 1962?
Mabel married Gustav Arnt TORRISON 62 on 28 Jun 1916.62 Gustav was born on 12 Apr 1891 62 and died on 3 Jan 1919, at age 27.62 Another name for Gustav was Gustave A. TORRISON.
Mabel next married Bernard W. ULRICH . Bernard was born in 1886 62 and died in 1958, at age 72.62
708. Clara Cordelia JOHNSON 62 was born on 4 Mar 1890 62 and died in 1919, at age 29.62 Another name for Clara was ERICKSON.
Clara married Albert Louis ERICKSON .62
709. Joel Chester JOHNSON 62 was born on 4 Feb 1892 62 and died on 9 May 1968 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA, at age 76.62
Joel married Mabel Esther TORRISON 62 on 11 Oct 1916 in Valders, WI.62 Mabel was born on 25 Jul 1895 62 and died on 27 Oct 1962, at age 67.62
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1026 F i. Ruth JOHNSON
+ 1027 M ii. Robert JOHNSON
+ 1028 M iii. Kermit W. JOHNSON 62 was born on 4 Apr 1920 62 and died on 10 Jan 2004, at age 83.
710. Elmore Marvin JOHNSON 62 was born on 7 Feb 1894 62 and died on 21 Dec 1908, at age 14.62
711. Arthur Kenneth JOHNSON 62 was born on 30 Jan 1896 62 and died on 3 Feb 1897, at age 1.62
712. Helen LIPPOLD
713. Bertha Marjorie LIPPOLD was born on 11 Jul 1898 in Colorado, USA 63,68 and died on 9 Aug 1981 in Riverside Co., California, USA, at age 83.63 Another name for Bertha was GATES.
Noted events in her life were:
. Residence: 1930, Beaumont, Riverside Co., California, USA.
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1930 CENSUS
Harold R Gates abt 1895 Illinois Head
Bertha M Gates abt 1899 Wife
Betty W Gates abt 1923 Daughter
Robert A Gates abt 1925 Son
Dorothy L Gates abt 1926 Daughter
Harold R Gates abt 1927 Son
Bertha married Harold R. GATES .
714. Mable Irene BERGE was born on 14 Feb 1897 62 and died in Oct 1982, at age 85.69 Another name for Mable was MCGOVERN.
Birth Notes: Helena (Berge) Darling
Noted events in her life were:
. Residence: 1982, Oxnard, Ventura, California, USA.69
715. Klara Johanna BERGE 62 was born on 2 Sep 1898 62 and died on 1 Nov 1986 in New Berlin, Wisconsin, USA, at age 88.62
Death Notes: Helena (Berge) Darling
General Notes: Irma (Mrs. K) Johnson
716. Stella Duetta BERGE was born on 24 Feb 1901 62,69 and died on 6 Feb 1982 in Lake Forest, Illinois, USA, at age 80.62 Another name for Stella was GANSBERG.
Death Notes: Helena (Berge) Darling
General Notes: Irma (Mrs. K) Johnson
Noted events in her life were:
. Residence: 1982, Lake Forest, Illinois, USA.69
717. Joel Kendall BERGE was born on 21 Sep 1903 in Valders, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin, USA 62 and died on 8 Feb 1987 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin, USA, at age 83.
Birth Notes: Sandra Berge Pierce
Death Notes: Sandra Berge Pierce
Joel married Margaret MEYER on 14 Nov 1937 in Clarks Mill, Wisconsin, USA. Margaret was born on 20 Jun 1913 in Whitelaw, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin, USA and died on 14 Jan 1990 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin, USA, at age 76. Another name for Margaret was BERGE.
Marriage Notes: Sandra Berge Pierce
Birth Notes: Sandra Berge Pierce
Death Notes: Helena (Berge) Darling
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1029 F i. Sandra Corrine BERGE
+ 1030 M ii. Ralph Kendall BERGE Sr.
+ 1031 F iii. Arlene BERGE
718. Helen Esther BERGE was born on 2 Sep 1906,62 died on 16 Oct 1933, at age 27, and was buried in Our Saviors Cemetery, Valders, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin, USA.
Birth Notes: Helena (Berge) Darling
Death Notes: Irma (Mrs. K.) Johnson
Burial Notes: Irma (Mrs. K.) Johnson
719. Mark Justen BERGE was born on 4 Nov 1908 62 and died on 4 Nov 1986 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin, USA, at age 78.62
Birth Notes: Helena (Berge) Darling
Death Notes: Helena (Berge) Darling
Mark married Esther LUEBKE .
720. Anna Marie BERGE was born on 30 Dec 1910, died on 26 Feb 1911, and was buried in Our Saviors Cemetery, Valders, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin, USA.
General Notes: Irma (Mrs. K.) Johnson
721. Ingrid D. BERGE was born on 28 Jan 1915 69 and died on 18 Sep 2000, at age 85.69 Other names for Ingrid were DEWANE, and ALBERTSON.
Death Notes: Sandra Berge Pierce
General Notes: divorced; Helena (Berge) Darling
Helena (Berge) Darling
Noted events in her life were:
. Residence: 2000, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.69
722. Alice BERGE was born on 26 Apr 1917, died on 26 Apr 1917, and was buried in Our Saviors Cemetery, Valders, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin, USA.
General Notes: Irma (Mrs. K.) Johnson
723. Anna Marie BERGE was born on 15 Jan 1923, died on 16 Sep 1936, at age 13, and was buried in Our Saviors Cemetery, Valders, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin, USA.
General Notes: Irma (Mrs. K.) Johnson
724. Wesley Nelson CRAWFORD was born on 17 Mar 1910 in Colville, Washington, USA, died on 1 May 1983 in Centralia, Washington, USA, at age 73, and was buried on 4 May 1983 in Centralia, Washington, USA.
Birth Notes: Marie Crawford Clinton
Death Notes: Marie Crawford Clinton
Burial Notes: Marie Crawford Clinton
General Notes: Marie CRAWFORD CLINTON
U.S. Social Security Death Index (LDS)
Living at Centralia, Washington at time of his death
Wesley married Eva C. ELLIS , daughter of William D. ELLIS and Erma M. CHARTOIR , on 16 Dec 1933 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. Eva was born on 28 Nov 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, died on 10 Nov 1992 in Lewiston, Idaho, USA, at age 82, and was buried on 13 Nov 1992 in Greenwood Memorial Park, Centralia, Washington, USA. Another name for Eva was CRAWFORD.
General Notes: Marie CRAWFORD CLINTON
Obituary notice
Noted events in her life were:
. Religion: Roman Catholic.
. Occupation: School teacher.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1032 F i. Marie Catherine CRAWFORD was born on 4 Dec 1934 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, died on 24 Apr 2004 in Spokane, Washington, USA, at age 69, and was buried on 2 May 2004 in Normal Hill Cemetery, Lewiston, Idaho, USA.
+ 1033 M ii. John David CRAWFORD was born on 22 Jan 1936 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, died on 14 Jun 2000, at age 64, and was buried on 29 Jun 2000 in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, USA.83
+ 1034 M iii. William Charles CRAWFORD
+ 1035 M iv. Wesley Patrick CRAWFORD was born on 13 Mar 1940 in Nashua, New Hampshire, USA, died on 22 Nov 1997 in Anchorage, Alaska, USA, at age 57, and was buried on 28 Nov 1997 in Greenwood Memorial Park, Centralia, Washington, USA.
+ 1036 F v. Caroline Irma CRAWFORD
725. Lilly HANDE was born on 7 Jul 1911 in Gardner, North Dakota, USA, died on 14 Dec 1995 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, at age 84, and was buried in Iuka, Marion County, Illinois, USA. Another name for Lilly was EDWARDS.
General Notes: Mary HANDE CAREY
Lilly HANDE EDWARDS
Funeral bulletin
Noted events in her life were:
. Occupation: Fishing equipment assembler.
Lilly married Abraham C. EDWARDS on 21 Nov 1953 in Parchmont, Michigan, USA. Abraham was born on 16 Mar 1903 in Ripley, Oklahoma, USA, died on 31 Jan 1983 in Salem, Illinois, USA, at age 79, and was buried in Iuka, Marion County, Illinois, USA.
General Notes: Mary HANDE CAREY
Lilly HANDE EDWARDS
726. Ruth HANDE
Ruth married Martin Albert BONGERS . Martin was born on 2 Aug 1908, died on 7 Apr 1980 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, at age 71, and was buried on 10 Apr 1980 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA.
General Notes: Mary HANDE CAREY
U.S. Social Security Death Index (LDS)
Michigan Death Index
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1037 M i. Robert Martin BONGERS
+ 1038 F ii. Joyce Mary BONGERS
727. Esther HANDE was born on 24 Apr 1914 in Gardner, North Dakota, USA and died on 8 Dec 2004 in Kalamazoo?, Michigan, USA, at age 90. Other names for Esther were VAN ERKEL, and FITZGERALD.
Death Notes: obituary
General Notes: Reverted to her first husband's surname after her divorce from Richard FITZGERALD.
Esther HANDE VAN ERKEL & Mary HANDE CAREY
OBITUARY: Esther Hande Van Erkel, age 90, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, died on 8 December 2004 after her third bout with cancer. Esther was born 24 April 1914 in Gardner, North Dakota, the daughter of Knut N. and Haranda (Toftesund) Hande. She took her first eight years of education at Gardner, but completed high school in Kalamazoo. She married Joseph Van Erkel on 2 March 1935 at Fort Wayne, Indiana, and they had one son Richard. They returned to Kalamazoo in 1945. Esther was a member of the Sons of Norway. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph in 1971; her son, Richard in 2000; and by three sisters, Mary Carey, Lilly Edwards and Agate Santek. Surviving are her sister, Ruth Bongers of Kalamazoo; and two brothers, Nels Hande of Kalamazoo, and Harold (Dorothy) Hande of Paw Paw, Michigan; and numerous nieces and nephews. In accordance with Esther's wishes cremation took place and no funeral service was held.
Esther married Joseph Paul VAN ERKEL on 2 Mar 1935 in Fort Wayne, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, USA. Joseph was born on 12 Feb 1914 in South Haven, Michigan, USA and died on 1 Feb 1971 in Cooper, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan, USA, at age 56.87
Marriage Notes: RootsWeb.com Marriage Database
General Notes: Mary HANDE CAREY
Dorothy (Mrs. Harold) HANDE
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1039 M i. Richard Allen VAN ERKEL was born on 21 Jul 1937 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA and died on 22 Feb 2000 in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA, at age 62.
Esther next married Richard F. FITZGERALD . The marriage ended in divorce. Richard was born on 7 Oct 1915 and died on 9 May 1976 in Cooper, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan, USA, at age 60.
Noted events in their marriage were:
. Divorced.
General Notes: Mary HANDE CAREY
U.S. Social Security Death Index (LDS)
Michigan Death Index
728. Agate Pauline HANDE was born on 11 Aug 1915 in Gardner, North Dakota, USA, died on 28 Jul 2002 in Petoskey, Michigan, USA, at age 86,69 and was buried on 2 Aug 2002 in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. Another name for Agate was SANTEK.
Death Notes: memorial card
Burial Notes: memorial card
General Notes: Mary HANDE CAREY
Noted events in her life were:
. Religion: Church of God.
Agate married Paul John SANTEK , son of Anthony SANTEK and Victoria BURATOSKI , on 24 Feb 1940 in Ohio, USA. Paul was born on 6 Oct 1916 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA and died on 9 Aug 1997 in Petoskey, Michigan, USA, at age 80.
General Notes: Mary HANDE CAREY
Newspaper obituary
U.S. Social Security Death Index
Noted events in his life were:
. Religion: Catholic.
. Occupation: Real estate salesman.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1040 F i. Kaye Eileen SANTEK
+ 1041 F ii. Karen Louise SANTEK
+ 1042 F iii. Gerianne SANTEK
729. Nels R. HANDE
Nels married Marie S. MILEY . Marie was born on 9 Jun 1916 and died on 4 Mar 1984 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, at age 67. Another name for Marie was HANDE.
General Notes: Mary HANDE CAREY
U.S. Social Security Death Index (LDS)
Living at Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA at time of her death
Michigan Death Index
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1043 F i. Rosemary HANDE 69 was born on 19 Sep 1935 69 and died on 26 Mar 2001, at age 65.69
730. Mary HANDE was born on 1 Sep 1919 in Gardner, North Dakota, USA and died on 17 Dec 2001 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, at age 82. Another name for Mary was CAREY.
Death Notes: Obituary
General Notes: Mary HANDE CAREY
OBITUARY: Mary Hande Carey, age 82, died at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan, on December 17, 2001. She was born September 1, 1919, at Gardner, North Dakota, the daughter of Knut N. and Haranda (Toftesund) Hande. At the age of five she moved with her family to Kalamazoo, where she graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and Parsons Business College. In 1939 she began work with Michigan Bell/Ameritech. In her 43-year career there, she worked in the Traffic and Engineering Departments. She was also a member of Pioneers of Michigan Bell and the Sons of Norway. Over the years, she made several trips to Norway and kept in touch with a number of relations there. On October 10, 1961, Mary married Freeman H. Carey, who was employed as a musician. He predeceased her on February 22, 1981. Surviving are brothers and sisters, Nels Hande and Esther Van Erkel of Kalamazoo, Ruth Bongers of Portage, Michigan, Harold Hande of Paw Paw, Michigan, and Agate Santek of Charlevoix, Michigan; step-daughters, Connie Keech of Menominee, Michigan, and Juanita Ulrich of Plainwell, Michigan. She was preceded in death by a sister, Lilly Edwards.
Noted events in her life were:
. Occupation: Telephone employee.
Mary married Freeman H. CAREY , son of Herbert CAREY and Phebe L. , on 10 Oct 1961. Freeman was born on 4 Jan 1896 in Ohio, USA 65,69 and died on 22 Feb 1981, at age 85.
Death Notes: Obituary for Mary Hande Carey
General Notes: Mary HANDE CAREY
Noted events in his life were:
. Residence: 1900, Allegan, Allegan Co., Michigan, USA.65
. Occupation: auto company employee, 1930.64
. Residence: 1981, Portage, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan, USA.69
. Residence: 1930, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan, USA.64
731. Harold Leland "Bud" HANDE
Harold married Dorothy Helen FREER , daughter of John Michael FREER and Margaret Helen SCHUH .
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1044 M i. Mark Nelson HANDE
+ 1045 M ii. Joseph Martin HANDE
+ 1046 F iii. Margaret Christine HANDE
+ 1047 F iv. Catherine Mary HANDE
+ 1048 F v. Judith Dianne HANDE
+ 1049 F vi. Carolyn Louise HANDE
+ 1050 F vii. Barbara Anne HANDE
732. Julie HANDE was born 22 or 30 Dec 1910, died on 3 Jan 1997 in Åbjør, Valdres, Oppland, Norway, at age 1967, and was buried on 14 Jan 1997 in Aurdal Churchyard, Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Another name for Julie was BRUHALLEN.
Birth Notes: VALDRES BYGDEBOK gives day as 22; Mary Carey says 30 Dec.
General Notes: VALDRES BYGDEBOK, p. 421
Mary HANDE CAREY
Funeral notice
Julie married Olaf BRUHALLEN . Olaf BRUHALLEN died in Feb 1987.
General Notes: VALDRES BYGDEBOK, p. 421
Mary HANDE CAREY
733. Nils Johan Nilsen HANDE was born on 3 Nov 1909, died on 14 Nov 1990, at age 81, and was buried on 20 Nov 1990 in Vestre Slidre Church, Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Norway.
General Notes: Letter to K. Korsmo from P. Værnes, pastor at Vestre Slidre, 11 Apr 1973
VESTRE SLIDRE HERAD (n.d.), p. 589
VALDRES BYGDEBOK, pp. 420-21
Mary HANDE CAREY
Funeral service bulletin
Farmed Handemyre from 1945
Noted events in his life were:
. Religion: Lutheran.
. Occupation: Farmer.
Nils married Marit Nilsdatter BERGHEIM , daughter of Nils Olsen HAGAJORDET and Marit Olsdatter BERGHEIM . Marit was born on 23 Apr 1913, died on 28 Apr 1984, at age 71, and was buried in Vestre Slidre Church, Valdres, Norway. Another name for Marit was HANDE.
General Notes: VALDRES BYGDEBOK, pp. 411 & 421
Tombstone
734. Olga Claretta BERGE was born on 31 May 1891 in Valders, Wisconsin, USA, died on 5 Aug 1988 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA, at age 97, and was buried on 8 Aug 1988 in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA. Another name for Olga was HACKER.
General Notes: Mrs. Kermit JOHNSON
Morton K. BERGE
Obituary
Arthur HACKER
Lee M. BERGE
Noted events in her life were:
. Religion: Lutheran.
. Occupation: Farm wife.
Olga married Ernst HACKER on 11 Jun 1913 in Valders, Wisconsin, USA. Ernst was born in 1877 and died in 1974, at age 97.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1051 M i. Elton HACKER was born in 1914 and died in 1915, at age 1.
+ 1052 M ii. Arthur K. HACKER
+ 1053 F iii. Arlene HACKER
735. Chester Clarence BERGE was born on 12 Oct 1892 in Cato Township, Near Valders, Wisconsin, USA and died on 13 Jan 1975 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA, at age 82.
General Notes: Mrs. Kermit JOHNSON
Morton K. BERGE
U.S. Social Security Death Index (LDS)
Lee M. BERGE
Chester married Lydia RUSCH on 14 Jun 1917. Lydia was born in 1895 and died in 1969, at age 74. Another name for Lydia was BERGE.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1054 M i. Milton Harry BERGE
+ 1055 F ii. Iola Jeanette BERGE was born in 1924 and died in 1984, at age 60.
736. Harry Seymour BERGE was born on 3 Apr 1895 in Cato Township, Near Valders, Wisconsin, USA, died on 28 Apr 1925, at age 30, and was buried in Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery, Valders, Wisconsin, USA.
Birth Notes: Wisconsin Birth Recs. Index
General Notes: Mrs. Kermit JOHNSON
Morton K. BERGE
Private in U.S. 340th Infantry, 85th Div., in France, World War I
Gravestone
Lee M. BERGE
Noted events in his life were:
. Religion: Lutheran.
Harry married Josie Theresa OLSTAD . Josie was born in 1895 in Wisconsin, USA 73 and died in 1985, at age 90. Another name for Josie was BERGE.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1056 F i. Phyllis Mae "Fifi" BERGE was born in 1921 and died in 1991, at age 70.
737. Gordon Lenore BERGE was born on 13 Dec 1900 in Cato Township, Near Valders, Wisconsin, USA and died on 13 Feb 1924, at age 23.
Birth Notes: Wisconsin Birth Recs. Index gives date as 24 Dec 1900
General Notes: Mrs. Kermit JOHNSON
Morton K. BERGE
Lee M. BERGE
738. Agnes Geneva BERGE was born on 8 May 1907 in Cato Township, Near Valders, Wisconsin, USA, died on 27 Jun 1970, at age 63, and was buried in Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery, Valders, Wisconsin, USA. Another name for Agnes was BERGE.
General Notes: Mrs. Kermit JOHNSON
Morton K. BERGE
Gravestones
Walter served in U.S. Navy in World War I.
U.S. Social Security Death Index (LDS)
Living at Valders, Wisconsin, USA at time of his death
Lee M. BERGE
Noted events in her life were:
. Religion: Lutheran.
Agnes married Walter F. BERGE . Walter was born in 1897 and died in 1974, at age 77.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1057 M i. Robert Lee BERGE
+ 1058 F ii. Mary Ellen BERGE
739. Morton Kenneth BERGE was born on 24 Nov 1908 in Cato Township, Near Valders, Wisconsin, USA, died on 5 Mar 2001 in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, at age 92, and was buried on 9 Mar 2001 in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA.
Death Notes: obituary
Burial Notes: obituary
General Notes: Mrs. Kermit JOHNSON
Morton K. BERGE
Mary (Mrs. Paul) BERGE
Lee M. BERGE
OBITUARY: Morton Kenneth Berge, age 92, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, March 5, 2001, at Oakwood Lutheran Nursing Home in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on November 24, 1908, in the town of Cato, Wis., son of Knut O. and Marie (Larsen) Berge. He graduated from Valders (Wisconsin) High School, attended Oshkosh (Wis.) University and graduated from the Manitowoc Business College. On September 14, 1935, he married Amanda Etta Peterson. He worked for the Manitowoc National Bank and the Manitowoc Savings Bank, retiring in 1970. Mr. Berge served as Treasurer of First Lutheran Church and the Manitowoc Chapter of the American Cancer Society for many years. He was also a volunteer for the Red Cross and the Manitowoc Senior Center. He was a member of First Lutheran Church, the Manitowoc Men's Garden Society, a men's prayer group, Sons of Norway, and the Optimists Club. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Mary Berge, Madison, Wis., son, Harry Berge, Captiva Island, Florida; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and William Claypool, St. Louis, Missouri, Ann and James Schleis, Beloit, Wis.; nine grandchildren, Robert (Lisa) and Maren Berge, Amanda and William Claypool, Kevin (Stephanie) and Todd (Mary) Berge, Scott (Tina), Owen and Eric Schleis; nine great-grandchildren, Jeremy, Logan, Christina, Brianna, Jack, Erin, Phillip, William, Spencer; sister, Edna Elsasser, Waukegan, Illinois, and special friend, Alice Gauthier, Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Amanda, daughter, Mary; three brothers, Harry, Chester and Gordon Berge, and three sisters, Olga Hacker, Agnes and Edna Luella Berge. Funeral Services were held March 9 at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, Rev. Steven Solberg officiating. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Noted events in his life were:
. Occupation: bank manager.
Morton married Amanda Etta PETERSON on 14 Sep 1935. Amanda was born in 1908 and died in 1987, at age 79. Another name for Amanda was BERGE.
Marriage Notes: M.K. Berge obituary
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1059 F i. Mary BERGE was born in 1936 and died in 1936.
+ 1060 M ii. Paul Morton BERGE
+ 1061 F iii. Carol M. BERGE
+ 1062 M iv. Harry N. BERGE
+ 1063 F v. Ann Christine BERGE
740. Edna Louella BERGE was born on 26 Nov 1909 in Cato Township, Near Valders, Wisconsin, USA and died on 16 Sep 1910.
General Notes: Mrs. Kermit JOHNSON
Morton K. BERGE
Lee M. BERGE
741. Edna Bernice BERGE
Edna married Joseph Frank ELSASSER . Joseph was born in 1902 and died in 1996, at age 94.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1064 F i. Rosemary Jean ELSASSER
+ 1065 M ii. John Allen ELSASSER
742. Bealah BERGE
Bealah married Frank GEOHAGEN .
743. Etta BERGE was born in 1907 and died in 1987, at age 80. Another name for Etta was ERICKSON.
Etta married Carl ERICKSON .
744. Oleda BERGE
Oleda married Frank BAKER .
745. Amy BERGE was born in 1910 and died in 1929, at age 19.
746. Orville BERGE
Orville married Alice .
747. Synnove HANDE
748. Ingrid HANDE was born about 1903 and died in 1922, about age 19.
General Notes: Margaret MIDELFORT notebook (1952)
"død 1922 av sukkersyke [diabetes] 18 or 19 years old"
749. Dorothy Elizabeth HANDE was born on 8 May 1914 in Virginia, Minnesota, USA and died on 31 Jul 2001 in Escondido, California, USA, at age 87.
Death Notes: Obituary
General Notes: Dorothy E. HANDE
James E. HANDE
OBITUARY: Dorothy Elizabeth Hande, age 87, died July 31, 2001, at Palomar Continuing Care Center, Escondido, California. The only daughter of John H. and Margaret (Synwolt) Hande, Dorothy was born May 8, 1914 in Virginia City, Minn., but she grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. She had lived in San Marcos, California, for 21 years, since her retirement in 1980 after being an administrator with the Girl Scouts of America for more than 40 years. She had also served with the Red Cross in Italy and Germany during World War II. While in Germany, she instructed adult volunteers and provided service to Girl Scout troops on American military bases all over Europe. After service on the national Girl Scout staff in Boston, Dorothy became executive director of the Delaware-Eastern Shore of Maryland district until she retired. She was a lifetime member of the Red Cross and Girl Scouts of America. She was also a member of the American Association of University Women and the First Congregational Church of Escondido. She was a graduate of the University of Maryland and George Williams College in Chicago. Dorothy was preceded in death by her brother, James E. Hande in 1997. She is survived by her nephew, John W. Hande of Glendale, California. There was a private cremation. No services were held, at the request of the deceased.
Noted events in her life were:
. Occupation: Girl Scout administrator.
750. James Edward HANDE was born on 21 Apr 1916 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, died on 22 Jul 1997 in San Diego Co., California, USA, at age 81, and was buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California, USA.
General Notes: James HANDE
Dorothy E. HANDE
Newspaper obituary
Living in Escondido, California, USA at time of death
California Death Index database
U.S. NATIONAL CEMETERY NOTE: NAME James Edward Hande
Birth Date: 21 Apr 1916
Death Date: 22 Jul 1997
Veteran Service Start Date: 5 Dec 1943
Veteran Service End Date: 12 Sep 1945
Rank: CAPT AIR CORPS
Branch: US Army
Last known address: P.O. Box 6237 San Diego , CA 92166
Interment Date: 31 Jul 1997
Cemetery: Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
Buried At: Section Cbc Row 2 Site 225
Noted events in his life were:
. Occupation: Sales manager.
James married Catherine Anne WILSON circa 1941-1945. Catherine was born on 12 Nov 1908 in Maryland, USA and died on 21 Aug 1978 in San Diego Co., California, USA, at age 69. Another name for Catherine was HANDE.
General Notes: James E. HANDE
U.S. Social Security Death Index (LDS)
Living at Poway, California, USA at time of her death
California Death Index database
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1066 M i. John Wilson HANDE
James next married Dorothy Mae DOUTEY , daughter of Fred W. DOUTEY and Dee Lillian DOUGLAS .
751. Anna Louise MIDELFART was born on 22 May 1900 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA and died on 9 Jun 1960 in Larvik, Norway, at age 60. Another name for Anna was HELLUM.
General Notes: Obituary for H.C.U. MIDELFART, REFORM, 16 Dec 1937
A.K. HELLUM
Signe MIDELFORT ORTIZ
Noted events in her life were:
. Religion: Lutheran.
. Occupation: Musician.
Anna married Dr. August Ludvig HELLUM , son of Andreas Kristoffersen HELLUM and Sofie Kristine Torine GRADERT , in Jan 1926 in Oslo, Norway. August was born on 24 Mar 1895 in Norway and died on 14 Feb 1976 in Larvik, Norway, at age 80.
General Notes: A.K. HELLUM
Noted events in his life were:
. Occupation: Physician.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1067 M i. Hans Christian Ulrik Midelfart HELLUM
+ 1068 M ii. Dr. Andreas Kåre HELLUM
+ 1069 M iii. Dr. Halvard HELLUM
752. Margaret Elizabeth MIDELFART was born on 21 Mar 1902 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA and died on 16 Oct 1988 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA, at age 86.
General Notes: Newspaper obituary, 27 Oct 1988
Norwegian-American Historical Association
H.C. Erik MIDELFORT
Signe MIDELFART ORTIZ
Noted events in her life were:
. Religion: Quaker.
. Occupation: Music teacher.
753. Dagny Nicoline MIDELFART was born on 12 Jan 1904 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA, died on 25 Dec 1966 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA, at age 62, and was buried eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA.
General Notes: Obituary for H.C.U. MIDELFART, REFORM, 16 Dec 1937
H.C. Erik MIDELFORT
A. Kaare HELLUM
Signe MIDELFART ORTIZ
Noted events in her life were:
. Occupation: Language teacher.
754. Peter Albert Hande MIDELFART Dr. was born on 5 Aug 1905 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA, died on 16 Apr 1978 in Burlington, Alamance Co., North Carolina, USA, at age 72, and was buried in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA.
Death Notes: North Carolina Deaths, 1978
General Notes: WHO'S WHO IN THE MIDWEST, 1978-79, p. 482
DIRECTORY OF AMERICAN SCHOLARS, 8th ed., Vol. I, p. 518
H.C.E. MIDELFORT
Signe MIDELFART ORTIZ
U.S. Social Security Death Index (LDS)
Noted events in his life were:
. Religion: Lutheran.
. Occupation: Surgeon.
. Residence: 1978, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA.
Peter married Gerd GJEMS on 29 Mar 1941 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA. Gerd was born on 20 Apr 1912 in Kongsvinger, Norway 56 and died on 19 May 2002 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, USA, at age 90.69 Another name for Gerd was MIDELFORT.
Death Notes: Obituary
General Notes: WHO'S WHO IN THE MIDWEST, 1978-79
H. C. Erik MIDELFORT
Signe MIDELFART ORTIZ
OBITUARY: Gerd Gjems Midelfort, age 90, passed away peacefully at home in Minneapolis, Minn., on 19 May 2002, surrounded by family and friends. Gerd will be remembered for her wisdom, compassion, loyalty and interest in her children, grandchildren, friends and extended family. Gerd was a formidible card player, avid reader, creator of fantastic sweaters and a passionate political liberal. Gerd was born on 20 April 1912 and grew up in Kongsvinger, Norway, then moved to the family farm in Granli when she was 13. Later she trained as a registered nurse in Oslo and in the Fall of 1939, sailed to America to spend a year working and observing nursing practices in the U.S.. When Norway was invaded at the beginning of World War II, just half a year later, she found a home in Eau Claire. In 1941 she was married to Dr. Peter A. H. Midelfort of Eau Claire, son of Dr. H.C.U. and Margarita (Hande) Midelfart. Her life in Eau Claire was devoted to her children and her husband, to her friends with whom she played endless bridge games, and to her PEO chapter. She was an active golfer, gardener and never sat still for long. Gerd visited her family in Norway many times over the years and recently they have returned the favor by visiting her every year. These relationships remained lively and an important source of joy throughout her life. She took particular pleasure in the friend-ships her children developed with their cousins there. Gerd will be deeply missed by her children Erik and his wife Anne McKeithen of Charlottesville, Virginia, Elise and her husband Nathan Davis of Moorhead, Minn., Signe and her husband Maurice Dysken of Minneapolis, and Kristin also of Minneapolis, grandchildren Katarina, Kristian, Sarah, Peter, Nicholas, Emma and Lucy, and great-grandsons Tyler and Brandon as well as many dear friends and extended family both here and in Norway. A memorial service was held on August 3 at Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Noted events in her life were:
. Occupation: Nurse.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1070 M i. Hans Christian Erik MIDELFORT Dr.
+ 1071 F ii. Dr. Signe Louise Gjems MIDELFORT
+ 1072 F iii. Elise Margrete Gjems MIDELFORT
+ 1073 F iv. Kristin Elsbeth Gjems MIDELFORT
755. Christian Fredrik MIDELFART Dr. was born on 23 Oct 1906 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA,75 died in Nov 1984 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA, at age 78, and was buried in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA.
Death Notes: U.S. Social Security Death Index (LDS)
General Notes: BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS, 1979
H. C. Erik MIDELFORT
A.K. HELLUM
Signe MIDELFART ORTIZ
Noted events in his life were:
. Religion: Lutheran.
. Occupation: Psychiatrist.
Christian married Helga GUNDERSEN , daughter of Adolf GUNDERSEN and Helga , on 1 Jan 1936 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA. Helga was born on 25 Jan 1913 in Wisconsin, USA 64,69 and died on 20 Apr 1995, at age 82. Another name for Helga was MIDELFORT.
General Notes: H. C. Erik MIDELFORT
Obituary of her brother Dr. Trygve GUNDERSEN, ROCHESTER POST-BULLETIN, 28 Feb 1987
WHO'S WHO IN THE MIDWEST (1952)
Sigurd H.H. MIDELFORT
Noted events in her life were:
. Residence: 1995, Lacrosse, Wisconsin, USA.69
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1074 M i. Sven Frederick MIDELFORT
+ 1075 M ii. Sigurd Halvard Hande MIDELFORT
+ 1076 M iii. Fredrik MIDELFORT
+ 1077 F iv. Dr. Helga Berit MIDELFORT
+ 1078 F v. Helga Christine S. MIDELFORT
756. Ingeborg Marie MIDELFART was born on 11 Jul 1908 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA, died in Jun 1963 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA, at age 54, and was buried in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA. Another name for Ingeborg was BAUER.
General Notes: Obituary for H.C.U. MIDELFART, REFORM, 16 Dec 1937
H.C. Erik MIDELFORT
Signe MIDELFART ORTIZ
"Stamtavlen" by L.F. Helberg (1941)
Noted events in her life were:
. Religion: Lutheran.
Ingeborg married Walter BAUER .
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1079 F i. Karen Ingeborg BAUER
+ 1080 M ii. Hans Phillip BAUER
+ 1081 F iii. Dagny BAUER
757. Elise Wilhelmine MIDELFART was born on 28 Nov 1910 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA and died on 6 Aug 1996 in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, at age 85. Another name for Elise was SEASTONE.
General Notes: Obituary for H.C.U. MIDELFART, REFORM, 16 Dec 1937
H.C Erik MIDELFORT
AMERICAN MEN OF SCIENCE: A BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY, 11th ed. (1967)
Signe ORTIZ
Sarah FOUGHT
Newspaper obituary
Noted events in her life were:
. Religion: Unitarian.
. Occupation: Social worker.
Elise married Charles Victor SEASTONE Dr. on 8 Sep 1934 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA. Charles was born on 11 Jan 1908 in Madison, Wisconsin, USA and died in Aug 1974, at age 66.
General Notes: Signe M. ORTIZ
AMERICAN MEN OF SCIENCE (1967)
U.S. Social Security Death Index (LDS)
Living at Madison, Wisconsin, at time of his death
Noted events in his life were:
. Occupation: Microbiologist.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1082 F i. Sarah Margrethe SEASTONE was born on 16 Dec 1937 and died on 23 Sep 2003 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA, at age 65.
+ 1083 M ii. Charles Victor SEASTONE III was born on 16 Sep 1943 in Madison, Wisconsin, USA and died on 21 Jun 1990 in North Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, at age 46.
758. Signe Sophie MIDELFART was born on 18 Jan 1913 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA, died on 19 Mar 2004 in Walnut Creek, California, USA, at age 91, and was buried on 3 Jul 2004 in Forrest Hills Cemetery, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA. Another name for Signe was ORTIZ.
Death Notes: obituary
General Notes: Obituary for H.C.U. MIDELFART, REFORM, 16 Dec 1937
Signe MIDELFORT ORTIZ
H.C. Erik MIDELFORT
Wedding invitation, V.R. ORTIZ
Obituary for Signe Ortiz
OBITUARY: Signe Midelfart Ortiz, well-known artist, UW-EC teacher and social activist, died of old age on March 19, 2004, at her assisted living apartment in Walnut Creek, Calif. She was 91.
Born Signe Sophie Midelfart, on January 18, 1913, she was the eighth, and last surviving, of the 11 children of Dr. Hans Christian Ulrich Midelfart and Margarita Hande Midelfart. Dr. H.C.U. Midelfart was a Norwegian doctor who came to Eau Claire in the late 1890s, and was a co-founder of what is now the Midelfort Clinic.
Signe Midelfart Ortiz was born and raised in Eau Claire and spent most of her childhood summers at the Midelfart family cottage on Lake Chetek. Her childhood in the Midelfart home imbued in her four characteristics that were cornerstones of her life: a love of music and the arts, a prodigious work ethic, a passion for continuous learning, and a commitment to community service. She attended preschool at "Miss Susie's" in the Third Ward, elementary school at the Model School of the Wisconsin State Teacher's College in Eau Claire (later UW-EC, where she was to teach), and graduated from Eau Claire High School early in 1929.
Each of the 11 Midelfart children had to find their own unique identity if they were to flourish in such a large household. From the time she was little and began designing dresses for her dolls and re-arranging the doll house, her ability to see the world through the eyes of the artist became her most distinguishing feature, foreshadowing her future career as a fiber artist and teacher.
In 1934, Signe earned her bachelor's degree in art from Carlton College in Northfield, Minn. In 1935 to '36, she attended the Chicago Art Institute and studied drawing and painting. In 1937, she moved to New York City, where she attended the New York Art Student's League, got her first teaching experience at a progressive school called the City and County Day School and studied dance at the Hanna Holm School of Dance.
While on a trip to Norway in 1937, she came down with tuberculosis - at that time a feared and often deadly disease. She spent the next two years at the State Sanitarium between Madison and Milwaukee and three more years recuperating at home in Eau Claire where her brother, Dr. P.A. Midelfort, a specialist in thoracic medicine, assisted in her care. She later said of the experience, "I consider my time at the State Sanitarium to be the most valuable school I ever went to. I learned more about people and more about enjoying life in the moment than I had up to that time." During her recovery, she considered taking up occupational therapy; and in 1943, she resumed her studies at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, with a focus on metalwork.
In 1944, she went to the Cranbrook Academy of Art and discovered two important loves that would shape the rest of her life: weaving and her future husband. She took a weaving class because the metalwork instructor was away in the Second World War, and for the first time felt completely at home with her art. She earned her M.F.A degree in fiber arts from Cranbrook in 1946, and moved to New York where she taught weaving at Columbia University Teachers College. She soon married her Cranbrook sweetheart, Héctor Ortiz Garzón, an Uruguayan attorney who had worked his way through school as an artist and left his law practice to study art. After the war, Hector started a career at the United Nations, working in graphic arts, and later in the fields of translation and technical assistance. The Ortiz family expanded with the birth of two sons in 1949 and 1951.
Weaving proved the more durable of her Cranbrook loves and Signe Ortiz returned with her sons to Eau Claire in 1954, a time when single parenthood was not nearly so common, but every bit as challenging as it is today. She applied her knowledge of fabrics as a clerk in a women's specialty clothing store, as a knitting instructor at the vocational school and as a private knitting instructor. Then, in 1959, she began a 20-year teaching career with the art department at UW-EC, where she created a weaving and fiber arts department that over the years expanded from two to 20 looms and included such fiber-related media as weaving, crochet, stitchery, batik, layered paper, and more. Her teaching career took her from substitute teacher to tenured associate professor at her retirement from teaching in 1979. She excelled at finding creative ways to help her students see the world through the eyes of the artist, often taking and using her own photographs of the world around her to demonstrate how composition and an appreciation of color, texture and form foster the ability to find and enjoy beauty. Her love of learning continued even after retirement when she studied weaving in Sweden, Poland, Denmark, and Mexico, studied the Norwegian language in Eau Claire and Norway, and took classes in photography.
In addition to teaching, Signe Ortiz continued to produce her own works in every one of the media she taught, as well as drawing and photography. She became a well-known artist in the upper Midwest with major commissioned works on exhibit at Luther, St. Olaf, and Carlton Colleges, at UW-EC in both the Fine Arts and Ecumenical Center buildings, at the Midelfort Clinic and Luther Hospital, Grace Lutheran Church, and in various private collections. Her work almost always had roots in a spiritual or intellectual message transformed into a visual form and reflected in the titles of commissioned weavings such as the "Sail of Faith" for Luther College in Iowa, or the form of her six-paneled weaving in the UW-EC Fine Arts Center that symbolizes education opening successive doors to enlightenment. She continued her work as an artist for more than 25 years after her retirement, up to the last months of her life.
Signe Ortiz will also be remembered for her community contributions and social activism. Her activities ranged from designing costumes for "Noah's Flood," a community opera produced in the 1960s, participation in the League of Women Voters and anti-war efforts during the Vietnam era. Her home was always a place where candid opinions and good music could be heard, where students of varied national origins were welcomed, and where the issues of the day were discussed, despaired over, and laughed about around the dinner table or over a bowl of homemade soup.
Signe Sophie Midelfart Ortiz is survived by her sons, Mark Frederick Ortiz, a race car suspension consultant in Kannapolis, N.C., and Victor R. Ortiz, an organization effectiveness consultant in Walnut Creek, Calif.; and is also fondly remembered and missed by numerous Midelfart/Midelfort nieces and nephews in the U.S., Canada and Norway.
A memorial and interment will be held during this coming summer in Eau Claire.
Noted events in her life were:
. Religion: Society of Friends (Quaker).
. Occupation: Artist & Professor.
Signe married Hector ORTIZ GARCON .
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1084 M i. Mark Fredrik ORTIZ
+ 1085 M ii. Victor Ricardo ORTIZ
759. Helen Christine MIDELFART was born on 13 Jul 1914 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA, died on 4 May 1994 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA, at age 79, and was buried [cremated]. Another name for Helen was CHARLES.
General Notes: Obituary for H.C.U. MIDELFART, REFORM, 16 Dec 1937
H.C. Erik MIDELFORT
Signe MIDELFART ORTIZ
Helen MIDELFART CHARLES
Newspaper obituary
Noted events in her life were:
. Religion: Unitarian.
. Occupation: Social worker.
Helen married William Frazer CHARLES on 24 Dec 1945 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. William was born on 14 Jan 1910 69 and died in Jul 1969, at age 59.69
760. Agnes Elin Katherine MIDELFART was born on 21 Feb 1917 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA, died in Aug 1931 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA, at age 14, and was buried in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA.
General Notes: Obituary for H.C.U. MIDELFART, REFORM, 16 Dec 1937
Died of anorexia nervosa
H.C. Erik MIDELFORT
A. Kaare HELLUM
Signe MIDELFART ORTIZ
761. Frances Harriet "Freya" MIDELFART was born on 18 Aug 1918 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA, died on 10 Dec 1992 in Orleans, Massachusetts, USA, at age 74, and was buried on 13 Dec 1992. Another name for Frances was WINSLOW.
General Notes: Obit. for H.C.U. MIDELFART, REFORM, 16 Dec 1937
H.C. Erik MIDELFORT
Signe MIDELFART ORTIZ
Obits. for Frances & Everett WINSLOW
Noted events in her life were:
. Religion: Unitarian.
Frances married Everett C. WINSLOW Jr. in Oct 1942 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA. Everett was born on 24 Oct 1913 in Newton Center, Massachusetts, USA and died on 23 Oct 1991 in Orleans, Massachusetts, USA, at age 77.
General Notes: Obituary, CAPE COD TIMES, 25 Oct 1991
Noted events in his life were:
. Religion: Society of Friends.
. Occupation: Building contractor.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1086 M i. Peter Nathaniel WINSLOW
+ 1087 M ii. Eric Everett WINSLOW
+ 1088 M iii. John Edward WINSLOW
+ 1089 F iv. Sarah Freya Louise WINSLOW was born on 16 Feb 1957 in Massachusetts, USA 88 and died on 8 Aug 1993 in Wareham, Massachusetts, USA, at age 36.88
+ 1090 M v. Sigurd Anthony WINSLOW
762. Betsey EVENSON died in 1864.
General Notes: Berit Olsdatter, b. 3 Dec 1863, illegitimate daughter of Ole Evenson Ulen & Anne Tollefsdatter Vig. 20
763. Kate EVENSON was born in 1866 and died in 1937, at age 71.
764. Ed\Ivan EVENSON was born in 1868 and died in 1903, at age 35.
765. Mary EVENSON was born in 1870 and died in 1949, at age 79.
766. Tollef EVENSON was born in 1873 and died in 1949, at age 76.
767. Ingre EVENSON was born in 1875 and died in 1950, at age 75.
768. Annie EVENSON was born in 1877 and died in 1948, at age 71.
769. Ella EVENSON was born in 1879 and died in 1960, at age 81.
770. Otto EVENSON was born on 16 Dec 1881, died in Oct 1966, at age 84, and was buried in Buffalo, South Dakota, USA.
General Notes: Marjorie EVENSON CATRON
Gladys PETERSON
U.S. Social Security Death Index (LDS)
Living at Camp Crook, South Dakota, USA at time of his death
Gerald WINGER
Otto married Millie G. REMMEN , daughter of Peter Nels REMMEN and Mary (Molla) HAUGEN , on 20 Dec 1912. Millie was born on 9 Aug 1887, died on 10 May 1980, at age 92, and was buried in Buffalo, South Dakota, USA. Another name for Millie was EVENSON.
General Notes: Marjorie EVENSON CATRON
Gladys PETERSON
U.S. Social Security Death Index (LDS)
Living at Camp Crook, South Dakota, USA at time of her death
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1091 M i. Paul EVENSON was born in 1914 and died in 1984, at age 70.
+ 1092 F ii. Marjorie EVENSON
771. Ted EVENSON was born in 1883 and died before 1890, before age 7.
772. Gjertrud Øysteinsdatter JARSTAD was born in 1877 and died in 1958, at age 81. Other names for Gjertrud were MAGISTAD, and MAJISTAD.
Death Notes: Gudbrand Magistad (website)
Noted events in her life were:
. Occupation: teacher (Gudbrand Magistad website).
Gjertrud married John Olsen MAJISTAD ,89 son of Ola Olson MAJISTAD "The Elder" and Kari Knutsdatter JONSRUD , in 1899. John was born on 17 Jun 1871 in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway and died in 1949, at age 78. Another name for John was MAGISTAD.
General Notes: Vestre Slidre par. recs.
G. Beitrusten, V. SLIDRE, p. 846
Noted events in his life were:
. Occupation: Merchant.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1093 F i. Kari Johnsdatter MAGISTAD 90 was born in 1899 and died in 1977, at age 78.
+ 1094 M ii. Olav Johnson MAGISTAD 91 was born on 29 Aug 1903 and died in 1983, at age 80.
+ 1095 F iii. Gudrun Johnsdatter MAGISTAD was born in 1906 and died in 1957, at age 51.
+ 1096 M iv. Øystein Harald Johnson MAGISTAD 92 was born on 9 May 1909 and died in 2001, at age 92.
+ 1097 F v. Aslaug Johnsdatter MAGISTAD was born in 1910 and died in 1998, at age 88.
+ 1098 F vi. Inger Ågot Johnsdatter MAGISTAD was born in 1917 and died in 2003, at age 86.
773. Ola Nilsson BERGE was born in 1849.
Ola married Marit Øysteinsdatter LANDSRUD .
(Duplicate Line. See Person 572 )
774. Per Nilsson BERGE was born in 1853. Another name for Per was DALBO.
775. Ingrid Nilsdatter BERGE was born in 1854.
Ingrid married Jørgen Knutson RØN .
(Duplicate Line. See Person 574 )
776. Ole Olsen HØDNE was born on 30 Apr 1850 in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway and died on 28 Jun 1851 in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway, at age 1.
General Notes: Vestre Slidre parish records
777. Inge Olsdatter FYSTRO was born on 15 Feb 1854 in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway.
General Notes: Vestre Slidre parish records
Twin of Ole
778. Ole Olsen FYSTRO was born on 15 Feb 1854 in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway.
General Notes: Vestre Slidre parish records
Twin of Inge
779. Ole Olsen FYSTRO was born on 19 Jul 1856 in Vestre Slidre, Norway.
General Notes: A.A. Veblen, THE VALDRIS BOOK (1920), pp. 161, 236-7
Sons resided Larimore, N.D.
V. Slidre par. recs.
Twin of Gudbrand
No. Dakota vital stats. database
Noted events in his life were:
. Emigration: 1876.
Ole married Carolina Olson AASNES about 1882.68 Carolina was born about 1862 in Norway.68 Other names for Carolina were FYSTROM, and FYSTRO.68
General Notes: mother of 8, only 6 of whom are still living 68
Noted events in her life were:
. Emigration: 1862.68
. Residence: 1920, Marboe Twp., Sargent Co., North Dakota, USA.73
(Duplicate Line. See Person 558 )
780. Gudbrand Olsen FYSTRO was born on 19 Jul 1856 in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway and died on 12 Nov 1857 in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway, at age 1.
General Notes: Vestre Slidre parish records
Twin of Ole
781. Ingri Olsdatter FYSTRO was born on 14 Mar 1859 in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway and died on 9 Apr 1860 in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway, at age 1.
General Notes: Vestre Slidre parish records
Twin of Ole
782. Ole Olsen FYSTRO was born on 14 Mar 1859 in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway and died on 18 Jan 1861 in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway, at age 1.
General Notes: Vestre Slidre parish records
Twin of Ingri
783. Marith Olsdatter FYSTRO was born on 25 Jul 1862 in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway.
General Notes: Vestre Slidre parish records
784. Marit Olsdatter ØDE was born in 1872 and died in 1952, at age 80.
Marit married Edvin G. VIK .
(Duplicate Line. See Person 482 )
785. Ingrid Olsdatter ØDE was born in 1878 and died in 1935, at age 57.
Ingrid married Nils DJUVIK .
(Duplicate Line. See Person 483 )
786. Ole Olsen ØDE was born in 1883 and died in 1969, at age 86.
Ole married Helga P. SEMELENG .
(Duplicate Line. See Person 484 )
787. Barbro Olsdatter ØDE
Barbro married Olav FAUSKE .
(Duplicate Line. See Person 485 )
788. Ambjørg Olsdatter ØDE
789. Betsey M. HANDE was born in Jul 1872 in Minnesota, USA and died on 21 Apr 1952 in Kandiyohi Co., Minnesota, USA, at age 79. Another name for Betsey was HYSTAD.
Death Notes: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index
General Notes: Thosten HANDE (1883-1975)
U.S. Census, 1880 & 1900
Minnesota Census, 1875 & 1885
Tombstone in West Norway Lake Lutheran churchyard
Noted events in her life were:
. Religion: Lutheran.
. Occupation: domestic servant (Minneapolis, Minnesota Directories, 1889-91), Between 1890 and 1891, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
Betsey married John N. HYSTAD about 1901.64 John was born in 1870 in Minnesota, USA 64, died on 11 Nov 1944 in Kandiyohi Co., Minnesota, USA, at age 74, and was buried in West Norway Lake Lutheran Church, Sunburg, Minnesota, USA.
Death Notes: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index
General Notes: Thosten HANDE (1883-1975)
Tombstone in West Norway Lake Lutheran churchyard
Noted events in his life were:
. Religion: Lutheran.
790. Marit HANDE was born in Oct 1873 in Minnesota, USA,65 died on 9 Aug 1926 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, USA, at age 52, and was buried in Lake Wood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Other names for Marit were PIHLSTROM, and Mary.
Death Notes: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index
General Notes: Thosten HANDE (1883-1975)
U.S. Census, 1880
Minnesota Census, 1875 & 1885
Carol DAHL PEDERSON
Noted events in her life were:
. Residence: 1920, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.73
Marit married Lars Perssön PIHLSTROM , son of Per PERSSÖN and Kerstin Larsdotter ÖJBERG , about 1900.65 Lars was born on 17 Jun 1871 in Hara, Ekshärad Parish, Värmland, Sweden, died on 23 May 1954 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, USA, at age 82, and was buried in Lake Wood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Other names for Lars were Louis PIHLSTROM, and Lewis PIHLSTROM.
Birth Notes: Yvonne Morehouse
Death Notes: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index
General Notes: Yvonne Morehouse
Thosten HANDE (1883-1975)
Carol DAHL PEDERSON
Noted events in his life were:
. Occupation: Railway worker.
. Immigration: 1882.73
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1099 F i. Lyda E. PIHLSTROM was born on 21 Dec 1900 in Kerkhoven, Minnesota, USA, died on 18 May 1989 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, at age 88, and was buried in Lake Wood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
+ 1100 M ii. Rudolph Emanuel PIHLSTROM was born about 1903 in Minnesota, USA 73 and died on 5 Jul 1921 in Lake Nakomis, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, USA, about age 18.
791. Halvor O. HANDE was born on 18 Sep 1875 in Sunburg, Swift County, Minnesota, USA, died on 29 Jun 1902, at age 26, and was buried in West Norway Lake Lutheran Church, Sunburg, Minnesota, USA.
General Notes: Thosten HANDE (1883-1975)
Tombstone in West Norway Lake Lutheran churchyard
U.S. Census, 1880 & 1900
Minnesota Census, 1885 & 1895
Noted events in his life were:
. Religion: Lutheran.
792. Anna HANDE was born in Sep 1877 in Sunburg, Swift County, Minnesota, USA and died on 13 Jun 1919 in Swift Co., Minnesota, USA, at age 41.56 Another name for Anna was FROVOLD.
General Notes: Thosten HANDE (1883-1975)
U.S. Census, 1880 & 1900
Minnesota Census, 1885 & 1895
Anna married Theodore FROVOLD , son of Asle FROVOLD and Anne , about 1903.68 Theodore was born in Aug 1876 in Minnesota, USA.
General Notes: Tosten O. HANDE
U.S. Census, 1900
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1101 F i. Dora Agnes FROVOLD was born either 12 or 13 Oct 1903 in Minnesota, USA and died on 5 Jul 1991 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, USA.
+ 1102 F ii. Ella Olanda FROVOLD was born on 6 Feb 1911 in Minnesota, USA and died on 19 Jun 1986 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, USA, at age 75.
793. Thosten O. HANDE was born on 6 Jun 1879 in Sunburg, Swift County, Minnesota, USA, died on 15 Sep 1880, at age 1, and was buried in West Norway Lake Lutheran Church, Sunburg, Minnesota, USA.
General Notes: Thosten HANDE (1883-1975)
Tombstone in West Norway Lake Lutheran churchyard
U.S. Census, 1880
Noted events in his life were:
. Religion: Lutheran.
794. Ingebor O. HANDE was born on 6 Jun 1879 in Sunburg, Swift County, Minnesota, USA, died on 23 Apr 1880, and was buried in West Norway Lake Lutheran Church, Sunburg, Minnesota, USA.
General Notes: Thosten HANDE (1883-1975)
Tombstone in West Norway Lake Lutheran churchyard
Noted events in her life were:
. Religion: Lutheran.
795. Ingebor "Bella" HANDE was born about 1881 in Sunburg, Swift County, Minnesota, USA. Another name for Ingebor was WENZEL.
General Notes: Thosten HANDE (1883-1975)
Minnesota Census, 1885 & 1895
A Bella HANDE (b. Jun 1881, Minn.) was a domestic servant in Brainerd, Minn. 65
Ingebor married William WENZEL about 1903.64 William was born about 1882 in Minnesota, USA.64
General Notes: Thosten HANDE (1883-1975)
Noted events in his life were:
. Residence: 1930, Fargo, North Dakota, USA.64
. Occupation: railway baggage man, 1930.64
796. Thosten O. HANDE was born on 7 Sep 1883 in Sunburg, Swift County, Minnesota, USA and died on 21 Mar 1975 in Kandiyohi Co., Minnesota, USA, at age 91.
Death Notes: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index
General Notes: Thosten HANDE
Obituary for Louise FLOLOE HANDE, Willmar TRIBUNE, 1918
U.S. Social Security Death Index (LDS)
Living at New London, Minnesota, USA at time of his death
Noted events in his life were:
. Religion: Lutheran.
Thosten married Louise FLOLOE , daughter of Ole FLOLOE and Gunild , on 18 Jun 1907 in Willmar, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, USA. Louise was born on 21 Oct 1887 in Norway Lake, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, USA, died on 25 May 1918 in Sunburg, Minnesota, USA, at age 30, and was buried on 29 May 1918. Another name for Louise was HANDE.
General Notes: Obituary for Louise FLOLOE HANDE, Willmar TRIBUNE, 12 June 1918
Thosten HANDE (1883-1975)
Noted events in her life were:
. Religion: Lutheran.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1103 F i. Grace HANDE
797. Oloff O. HANDE was born on 25 Aug 1885 in Sunburg, Swift County, Minnesota, USA, died on 27 Feb 1916 in Sunburg, Swift County, Minnesota, USA, at age 30, and was buried on 3 Mar 1916 in West Norway Lake Lutheran Church, Sunburg, Minnesota, USA. Another name for Oloff was Olaf O. HANDE.
General Notes: Obituary
Tombstone in West Norway Lake Lutheran churchyard, Sunburg, Minn.
Thosten HANDE (1883-1975)
Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index
Noted events in his life were:
. Religion: Lutheran.
. Occupation: Farmer.
798. Dena O. HANDE was born on 25 May 1887 in Sunburg, Swift County, Minnesota, USA, died on 18 Apr 1896, at age 8, and was buried in West Norway Lake Lutheran Church, Sunburg, Minnesota, USA.
General Notes: Tombstone in West Norway Lake Lutheran churchyard, Sunburg, Minn.
Thosten HANDE (1883-1975)
Minnesota Census, 1895
Noted events in her life were:
. Religion: Lutheran.
799. Ingrid "Annie" HANDE was born 11 or 13 Oct 1868 in Rice County, Minnesota, USA,65 died on 25 Nov 1946 in Stearns Co., Minnesota, USA, at age 1959,56 and was buried in Big Grove Lutheran Church, Brooten, Minnesota, USA. Another name for Ingrid was THOSTENSON.
Birth Notes: Gravestone in Big Grove cemetery
General Notes: U.S. Census, 1880
Minn. Census, 1885
Big Grove Lutheran Church records
Verda ELLINGBOE ENGELKE
Nora THOSTENSON HAUGEN
Big Grove confirmation records say 11 Oct 1868; Gravestone and family records say 13 Oct 1869
Noted events in her life were:
. Religion: Lutheran.
Ingrid married Syver R. THOSTENSON on 13 Oct 1894 in Big Grove Lutheran Church, Brooten, Minnesota, USA. Syver was born in Jan 1865 in Minnesota, USA 65, died on 25 Apr 1941 in Stearns Co., Minnesota, USA, at age 76 56, and was buried in Big Grove Lutheran Churchyard, Brooten, Minnesota, USA.
General Notes: Big Grove Lutheran Church records
Nora THOSTENSON HAUGEN
Verda ELLINGBOE ENGELKE
Gravestone in Big Grove Lutheran churchyard
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1104 M i. Richard M. THOSTENSON was born on 23 Aug 1895 in Minnesota, USA,65 died on 13 Jun 1922 in Ramsey Co., Minnesota, USA, at age 26,56 and was buried in Big Grove Lutheran Churchyard, Brooten, Minnesota, USA.
+ 1105 F ii. Martha THOSTENSON was born on 24 Jul 1897 in Belgrade, Stearns County, Minnesota, USA, died on 21 Apr 1988 in Stearns Co., Minnesota, USA, at age 90, and was buried on 25 Apr 1988 in Big Grove Lutheran Cemetery, Belgrade, Minnesota, USA.
+ 1106 F iii. Selma THOSTENSON was born on 25 Jul 1899 in Minnesota, USA,65 died on 23 Feb 1920 in Stearns Co., Minnesota, USA, at age 20,56 and was buried in Big Grove Lutheran Churchyard, Brooten, Minnesota, USA.
+ 1107 M iv. Coleman THOSTENSON was born on 8 Aug 1901 in Minnesota, USA, died on 9 Sep 1972 in Stearns Co., Minnesota, USA, at age 71, and was buried in Big Grove Lutheran Churchyard, Brooten, Minnesota, USA.
+ 1108 F v. Nora Viola THOSTENSON was born on 26 Nov 1903 in Minnesota, USA and died on 25 Nov 1994 in Stearns Co., Minnesota, USA, at age 90.
800. Halvor Tostenson HANDE was born about 1858 in Vang, Valdres, Oppland, Norway.
General Notes: Passenger list for "Fredrik Petterson", 1866
Minnesota Census, 1875 & 1885
Verda ELLINGBOE ENGELKE
U.S. Census, 1900
South Dakota State Census, 1905
Married 13 years [1900 census]
Census of Norway, 1865
received homestead patent NW 24/ 126-N 50-W No 5th PM
Noted events in his life were:
. Occupation: Farmer.
Halvor married (name unknown).
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1109 M i. Markhus Thomas HANDE was born on 5 Sep 1893 near Brown's Valley, South Dakota, USA 73 and died on 1 Nov 1976 in Northwood, North Dakota, USA, at age 83.
801. Ingeborg Tostensdatter HANDE was born about 1860 in Norway. Another name for Ingeborg was ENGEN.
General Notes: Passenger list of the "Fredrik Petterson", 1866
Minnesota Census, 1875
Probate records for Uncle Niels H. HANDE
Verda ELLINGBOE ENGELKE
Cathy OTTO WESSON
Ingeborg married ENGEN .
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1110 F i. Lillian ENGEN
802. Finkel "Frank" Tostenson HANDE was born on 2 Dec 1862 in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Oppland, Norway, died on 19 Sep 1946 in Great Falls, Montana, USA, at age 83, and was buried in Harlowton Cemetery, Harlowton, Montana, USA. Another name for Finkel was HANDY.
General Notes: Probate record for Uncle Niels Halvorson HANDE
Passenger list for "Fredrik Petterson", 1866
Minnesota Census, 1875
Verda ELLINGBOE ENGELKE
Vestre Slidre parish records
Cathy WESSON
Undated obituary
Karen KARNOP YAKEL
received homestead patent for:
SE 4/ 8-N 15-E No Montana PM MT Wheatland
S½NE 4/ 8-N 15-E No Montana PM MT Wheatland
1 4/ 8-N 15-E No Montana PM MT Wheatland
Remarks: LOT 1 OR NENE QUARTER
2 4/ 8-N 15-E No Montana PM MT Wheatland
Remarks: LOT 2 OR NWNE QUARTER
Frank T. and Julia Handy: Entrepreneurial Spirit in the Pioneer West
by Karen Yakel
One of our more interesting forebears was Frank T. Handy, who made a name for himself as a businessman, homesteader and sportsman in North Dakota and Montana. He was born and baptized Finkel Tostenson Hande in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, Norway in December 1862, the second son of Tosten Halvorson and Sigri Finkelsdatter Hande. The family emigrated to America in 1866, at first settling in Rice County, near Nerstrand, Minnesota, then moving farther north in the state to Stearns County between 1875 and 1880. By 1880 Frank was making his own way in the world. In the 1880 census, we find him working as a clerk in Willmar, Kandiyohi County. He was by then spelling his surname "Handy," a more Americanized version of the Norwegian name. By the mid-1880s he had moved on to Grafton, North Dakota, a pioneer town incorporated in 1881. Frank Handy and Julia Burke, both age 29, were united in marriage 3 January 1892, at her brother Anton's home. (Her sister Lena was married at the same time.) The marriage certificate states the marriage took place in Garfield, North Dakota, although Anton lived in Park River. Rev. G.I. Ouiland, a Lutheran minister, conducted the ceremony. Severt Idsall and Amanda Stensland served as witnesses. Frank was a resident of Grafton at the time, where he was engaged in the restaurant business. Julia lived in Park River, where she was employed. She was also a native of Valdres district, Norway, born on 17 August 1863, the daughter of Simon and Anna Burke. After their marriage Frank and Julia made their home in Grafton. Frank and Julia had three children all born in Grafton. Verda was born 11 November 1892. Howard was born 13 May 1894. His birth made the local paper. Frank didn't miss an opportunity to pass out the cigars. He was a proud daddy. Lena was born 23 August 1902. When Verda was born, they were living over a Chinese laundry. (There was a Sing Chong Laundry across from the post office about this time.) Frank continued in the restaurant business. He and Julia were both excellent cooks. This article appeared about Frank in the Grafton News and Times, 21 October 1904:
"No matter how substantial a meal may be, you want it carefully prepared and served. This is why so many people eat at Frank Handy's. It is a popular resort and is open day and evening for serving patrons with the most excellent meals, consisting of meats, vegetables, and the very best coffee, and a specialty is made of all short orders and lunches. Oysters and game are served in season. Mr. Handy is one of the most competent caterers in the city, and appreciates what the people require, and he also makes it a point to give it to them. Too much cannot be said regarding Mr. Handy's ability in this line, and all who are acquainted with his place will bear us out in saying that it is, without exception, the best managed eating house in the neighborhood. The people in general appreciate this fact, and he has built up a patronage which reflects his popularity and enterprise. He is one of our pioneer residents and his present place of business has been established for the past 18 years. He is well known to all our citizens, and also in all the surrounding country, and is a favorite with all."
In 1891 Frank was a partner with Mickle in the Pioneer Restaurant. Mickle bought Frank out in 1892. Frank then opened his own restaurant in the middle of August 1892. It was two doors north of the old Columbia Hotel. He furnished meals to prisoners who were in jail. He sold the restaurant in 1906 and took it back in 1907, eleven months later. The newspaper reported, "Frank Handy has gone back into the restaurant business at the old stand. Frank is perfection at getting up a short order meal and his old customers will be delighted to learn that juicy steaks are again obtainable." Frank liked to bird hunt and fish. He went on several fishing and hunting trips. Several articles appeared in the paper about these trips. Following are a couple of them:
"Frank Handy, John Soll, Harry Franklin, and Odin Olson left Sunday for a chicken hunt. Of course they would not shoot any until Monday Morning." (Hunting season opened Monday.) ["Grafton News and Times", 23 August 1894.]
"Jas. McDonald, T.H. Haralson, J.E. Hall, Mo Berg, F. Handy, James Phin and Chas. Hanson went to Walhalla (N.D.) on a whaling expedition Monday evening. The fishing was excellent with a seine and they fished all night with the exception of about an hour when Mr. Handy acted as "Bridget" and prepared a piscatorial barbecue. Unlike most fishermen, these gentlemen were able to dine from fish w
