Living married Patricia Davisson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Norris managed the Farmers Mutual Insurance Agency. When Phyllis Pearson Olson went back to work, the girls were all in school, and she worked for Norris.

OBITUARY

Norris Johnson, who was born September 15, 1911 to Oscar Johnson and his wife Julia Walin Johnson departed this life to begin his new life in Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 11, 1984.
On February 27, 1946 Norris and A. Alvena (Millie) Walin were united in Christian marriage at Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg. To this marriage was born two sons, Harvey D. Johnson and Kerry L. Johnson.
Baptized into the Lutheran faith as a child on November 5, 1911 at Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Norris was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ceresco on May 23, 1926. Active in three Lutheran Churches throughout his adult life, Nos served as a member of the church council at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, and Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Wahoo. In addition to serving on the church council of Bethlehem, Norris also served for some time as financial secretary and at one time was active in the Boy Scout program sponsored by the church.
From high school graduation until 1960, Norris farmed in the Wahoo-Ceresco area. In 1961 he became Secretary-Treasurer of Farmer's Mutual Insurance Co. of Wahoo and served in that capacity until retirement in 1978. From 1978 until 1983 he sed as president of the company.
Norris is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Julia and one sister, Fern. He is survived by his loving wife, Alvena (Millie) Johnson of Wahoo; two sons, Harvey D. Johnson of Seward and Kerry L. Johnson of Wahoo; one daughter-in-law, Picia (Trish) L. Davisson Johnson of Seward; two granddaughters, Kathryn E. and Ann C. Johnson of Seward; one brother, Clayton of Ceresco and one sister, Frances of Verdigree, Nebraska.
Pall Bearers: Mr. Lyle Dokulil Mr. Ross Larson
Mr. Leroy HansonRev. Stanley Larson
Mr. Ronald JohnsonMr. Robert Liliedahl
Honorary Pall Bearers:Mr. Harold BromanMr. Clair Miller
Mr. Stanley DokulilMr. Henry Rood
Mr. John EdstromMr. Ray Thorston
Officiants: Rev. Kent Morse & Rev. Lester Larson
Organist: Mrs. Jane Kralik
Arrangements: Erickson-Hult-Pruss Funeral Home, Wahoo, Ne.
Memorials: Bethlehem Lutheran Church Handicapped Entrance and Heart Fund
Burial: Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Ne.
Lunch will be served in the Bethlehem Church basement following the committal service.

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - NOVEMBER 15, 1984

Norris Johnson Rites Wednesday
A former Wahoo businessman, Norris J. Johnson, 73, died Sunday in an Omaha hospital.
Johnson was born Sept. 15, 1911 at Ceresco, and later married Alvena Wallin on February 27, 1946 at Swedeburg.
Mr. Johnson farmed, was employed at the Mead Ordnance Plant and served as Secretary-Treasurer of Farmer's Mutual Insurance Co. of Wahoo. He was also a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and was an assistant in the Boy Scout program and amber of Kiwanis.
Survivors include his widow; sons, Harvey D, Seward; and Kerry L, Wahoo; a brother, Clayton, Ceresco; and a sister, Frances Johnson, Verdegree; and two grandchildren.
Assisting in the service was organist Mrs. Mike Kralik. Honorary casket bearers were: Henry Rood, Clair Miller, John Edstrom, Harold Broman, Stanley Dukolil and Raymond Thorston. Casket bearers were: Leroy Hanson, Lyle Dukolil, Ross Larson, Rld Johnson, Robert Liliedahl, and Rev. Stanley Larson, with Erickson-Hult-Pruss Funeral Home in charge.
Internment was in Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials to the church or the Heart Fund.

Norris married Anna Alvina Bothilda Walin Larson on 27 Feb 1946 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Anna (daughter of Arthur Emmanuel Larson and Alvera Adelia Brostrom, daughter of Alvin Rutherford Walin and Alvera Adelia Brostrom) was born on 15 Apr 1920 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 4 Dec 2009 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 15 May 1920, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 14 Oct 1934, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2009

Johnson, Alvena "Millie"

Alvena "Millie" Johnson, 89, Wahoo, widow of Norris J., died Friday, December 4, 2009 in Wahoo. She was born 4/15/1920 in Wahoo, to Alvin R. and Alvera A. (Brostrom) Walin. Millie worked at Mead Bank, Ceresco Bank, and at Federated Finance in LiLincoln after graduating from Luther Academy in Wahoo and attending Bethany College in Lindsborg, KS for one semester. On 2/27/1946, she married Norris J. Johnson at Swedeburg, Neb.. Millie was bookkeeper at Wahoo Clinic for 15 years, assisted in the Luther College Alumni Office and was organist at both Grace Lutheran and Immanuel Lutheran Churches for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; step-father, Arthur E. Larson; bothers, Archie and Glenn Larson. She is survived by sons, Harvey D. (Trish) Johnson, Seward, Kerry L. Johnson, Lincoln; brother, Rev. Lester Larson, Sequin, Texas; sister-in-law, Helen E. Johnson, Ceresco; granddaughters, Kathryn Johnson, Seattle, Wash., Ann Johnson, St. Paul, Minn.

Funeral Monday, December 14, 11 a.m. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wahoo. Visitation Sunday, December 13, 6-8 p.m., funeral home. Interment Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials to the church or Saunders Medical Center Auxiliary. Pruss-Nabity Funeral Home, Wahoo, (402) 443-3128

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WAHOO DEMOCRAT - MARCH 7, 1946

Marriage Ceremony for Alvena Larson and Norris Johnson

White tappers in seven branch candelabra lighted the Grace Lutheran Church at Swedeburg on Wednesday evening for the marriage ceremony of Miss Alvena Larson and Mr. Norris Johnson. Tall baskets of mixed flowers flanked the altar. The tapperse lighted by Miss Betty Ann Pearson and Douglas Peterson. The wedding music of Lohengrin and Mendelsohn was played by Eunice Olson. Preceding the ceremony, Bette Thelander and Lois Monson sang, "Beloved, it is Morn," and "Saviour, Like A Shephard Lead Us" while the couple was at the altar. Dr. A. J. Johnson, pastor at the church, performed the ceremony in the presence of 135 guests.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of Duchess satin with a basque bodice, and sweetheart neckline. The full bouffant skirt had a wide Victorian train. Her lace edged vail was of finger-tip length and she carried white callillies. The gold heart-shaped locket, a gift of the groom, was her only jewelry.
As Matron of Honor, Mrs. Glen Larson, sister-in-law of the bride, wore a green jacquarde brocade. She carried pinks and white carnations. Little Barbara Jean Johnson, niece of the groom, attended as flower girl wearing a pink satin formal anarried sweetpeas.
The groom was attended by his brother, Clayton Johnson. The ushers were Glen Larson and Dwain Benson. All wore white carnation boutonnieres.
At the reception held in the church parlors immediately following the ceremony, a tiered wedding cake centered the table at which Maxine and Ardis Peterson presided. Mrs. Duryea Olson was in charge of the dining room and Marion and Viola Wid, Laurel Nelson and Paul Heiser, all cousins of the bride, served as waitressess and waiters. Mrs. Ralph Peterson had charge of the guest book and Frances Johnson and Mrs. Leonard Palm presided over the gift table.
The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Larson of Swedeburg has been employed at the Federated Finance Company in Lincoln and also served as organist at the Grace Lutheran Church. The groom, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Johnson of Cerescos engaged in farming and they will reside on a farm southeast of Ceresco.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 2 Nov 1894, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 10 Apr 1910

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WAHOO DEMOCRAT - SEPTEMBER 4, 1919

CERESCO NEWS

A serious accident happened at the C. L. Walin farm last Monday when Arthur and Alvin were plowing. Alvin was turning the corner and we suppose a tug came unfastened and he got off to fix it, when a horse kicked him rendering him unconsciousr sometime. We hope for his speedy recovery.

THE CERESCO COURIER- SEPTEMBER 11, 1919

OBITUARY

Alvin Rutherford Walin was born September 28, 1904, on the old Walin homestead, four and a half miles northwest of Ceresco. He gave to this community the entire period of his life and a host of friends testify to the fact that his life wasll worth while and a real blessing to the community. The source of his exemplary life is to be found in the fact that he was a Christian. Early baptized into the Lutheran Sunday school near Swedeburg, he has been an active member of the Swedebureburg church and more recently in the newly organized Immanuel Lutheran church of Ceresco. Last March, he was united in a holy wedlock with Elvira Brostrom, a confirmation class mate, who together with his parents, five sisters three brothers and a host of relatives and friends are left to mourn his early death. The fatal accident occurred Monday, September 1. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, private services at the home at 1:30 p.m. and services at the church at 2:30 p.m. Rev. C.O. Granlund was in charge, being assisted by Rev. A. T. Seashore, president of the Luther college, Wahoo. Interment was made at Swedeburg Lutheran cemetery. May God continue to comfort the sorrowing and may His message of warning through this occasion be an admonition to us, one and all, that we may at all times be prepared in Christ Jesus to meet our God.

THE CERESCO COURIER- SEPTEMBER 11, 1919 & WAHOO WASP - SEPTEMBER 9, 1919
CARD OF THANKS

We desire in this way to express to our many friends our sincere appreciation for the kind and considerate sympathy shown us during our recent bereavement and for the manifestations of that sympathy in the many beautiful floral offerings reced.
Mrs. Alvin Olson
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Walin and Family
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Brodd and Family

Alvin married Alvera Adelia Brostrom on 19 Mar 1919. Alvera was born on 9 Mar 1895 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 4 May 1982 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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OBITUARY

MRS ALVERA A. LARSON

Alvera A. Larson was born to her parents, A. G. Brostrom and Bolthilda Olson Brostrom on March 9, 1895 at Swedeburg, Nebraska.
On April 21, 1895 she was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg and was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on April 10, 1910.
Alvera was united in marriage to Alvin R. Walin of Ceresco in March of 1919 who died of an accidental death in September of the same year. To this union was born one daughter, Alvena. On October 2, 1930, Alvera married Arthur E. Larson. Theyived on a farm until 1946 when they moved to Wahoo. In July of 1971 Alvera moved to Tabitha Home in Lincoln where she resided until October of 1981 when she moved back to Wahoo. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Norris (Alvena) Johnson; three sons: Archie of Wahoo, Rev. Lester of Sharon Springs, Kansas and Glenn of Omaha; one sister, Lorene Larson of Toronto, Canada; 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
Memorials are to be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church to the Organ Repair Fund.