Althea married Edward Richard Heiser on 23 Feb 1927 in Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska. Edward was born on 25 Feb 1901 in Nebraska; died on 9 Nov 1971 in Fairview, Montana; was buried on 13 Nov 1971 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

CERESCO NEWS - FEBRUARY 24, 1927

TRIPLE WEDDING ON WEDNESDAY EVE

The Lutheran church of our little city was the scene of a triple wedding Wednesday evening, when three of our highly esteemed young people were united in the holy bonds of matrimony.
Miss Christiana Heiser and Mr. Arthur Walin, Miss Sophie Heiser and Mr. Elmer Pearson, Miss Althea Walin and Mr. Edward Heiser were the contracting parties.
The three marched into the church while Mrs. E. E. Eliason played the familiar strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March, taking their places before the altar, which, like the church proper, was beautifully decorated in pink and white. The doubleg ceremony was used, Rev. Peterson, pastor of the church, performing the ceremony.
The brides wore white wedding gowns and veils.
Mr. A.H. Peterson sang a solo preceeding the ceremony.
Following the ceremony, a reception and supper were held in the church parlors, with immediate relative in attendance.
Heartiest congratulations and best wishes go with these happy young couples who were born and reared in this community, and where they will make their future home. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Walin and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pearson will live on the Mcr farm, southwest of Ceresco and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Heiser will live on the David Warner farm, as we understand.

1. Girl Heiser
2. Living

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: Vartofta-Asaka Parish, Vastergotland
• Confirmation: 1879, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

Levine was a farmer. He preceded "Aunt Annie" in death. Their son Edward lived with Anna in an apartment in the upstairs of her sister Clara's home until she couldn't take care of herself any longer. She died in a Nursing Home in Lincoln.

WAHOO WASP - APRIL 25, 1935

CERESCO PIONEER PASSED AWAY ON SUNDAY, APRIL 21st

C. Levin Walin passed to his reward last Sunday morning at his home in Ceresco at the age of 72 years. The funeral services were held at the Ceresco Lutheran church and burial was in the Swedeburg cemetery. Rev. Arthur Peterson, Lutheran Mir, had charge of the service.
Besides his wife, five daughters, Mrs. Wm. Widman, Mead, Mrs. Herbert Nelson, Mrs. Theodore Anderson, Mrs. Henry Heiser, Mrs. Ed Heiser, of Ceresco, and two sons, Carl and Edward also of Ceresco survive him.
Mr. Walin came to Saunders County when he was two years of age with his parents, who homesteaded three miles northwest of Ceresco in 1870. He still retained his farm in the same section.
Mr. Walin was a strong republican and took an active interest in politics for many years.

EARLY SETTLER PASSES AWAY - UNKNOWN NEWSPAPER OR DATE

Mr. Claus Levin was born in Osaka parish, Vastergotland, Sweden, November 9, 1862. He came with his parents to America in 1868 and lived in Moline, Ill., until in the spring of 180, when the Walins came to Nebraska and settled one mile and a half north of Ceresco and two miles east.

The 18th of February 1887, he married Miss Anna Brodd. This union was blessed with eleven children. Two of these passed away in early childhood and two in young manhood.

Mr. Walin's health has been failing the past three years. He suffered silently and patiently and the end came on beautiful Easter day at 10 o'clock in the morning.

He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Anna Walin, seven children eleven grandchildren, many other relatives and a host of friends. The children are: Mrs. Theodore Anderson, Carl, Mrs. Herbert Nelson, Mrs. Henry Heiser, Mrs. Edward Heiser, Mrs. Willie Widman and Edward.

He was confirmed in the Lutheran Church Swedeburg, where he remained an active and faithful member until 1919. At that time Immanuel Church as organized in Ceresco, and Mr. Walin became a charter member. At the organization meeting he was elected a trustee, which office he filled faithfully until his health began to fail.

Mr. Walin lived a consistent Christian life. Only sickness kept him from attending divine services in the church he loved so much and he was a faithful reader of the Word in his home. He was very generous in his contributions to the local church and to the work of the Kingdom at large. His quiet and unassuming character will be remembered by all.

This friend has seen the early settlers move out of the sod houses and into comfortable homes and finally to the green hill where their earthly remains of so many of them rest. Today we lay to rest by their side and by the side of his departed children, until the Lord shall come and say unto him and all believers, "Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom taht is prepared for you from the foundation of the world."

The Psalmist says: "The days of our years are three-score years and ten" and thus were the days of our departed friend, being at his demise 73 years 5 months and 12 days.

Funeral services were held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church Ceresco, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, Rev, Petersen in charge assisted by Dr. C. O. Guleen of Fremont. A quartet consisting of Mrs. Julius Brostrom, Edith Brodd, Irvin Pearson and Herman Brodd, sang "All the Way My Saviour Leads Me," and Milton Anderson sang "Never Still Nearer."

The remains were laid to rest in the big green hill outside the big???

PAST AND PRESENT OF SAUNDERS COUNTY

CLAES LEVIN WALIN.

Claes Levin Walin has devoted his life to farming and has met with gratifying success in his chosen occupation. He now owns one hundred and sixty acres on section 19, Richland precinct, Saunders county, and derives a good income from his agriultural pursuits. He is the younger of the two living sons of Andrew Walin, a native of Sweden, and his birth also occurred in that country. His natal day was the 9th of November, 1862, and he was about six years of age when, in 1868, his parents emigrated with their children to the United States and settled near Moline, Illinois. Two years later they removed to Saunders county, Nebraska, and took up a homestead on section 18, Richland precinct. The father is still residing upon that place, which comprises eighty acres, and, although he has reached the age of eighty-one years, he is active and interested in happenings of local and general concern.

Although Claes Levin Walin was not yet six years of age when the family crossed the ocean, he remembers vividly some incidents of the trip and he also has many interesting reminiscences of pioneer days in this county, for in 1870, when the faly located here, there was still much land in the possession of the government and the work of development seemed scarcely begun. He was reared upon the home farm and early became familiar with practical methods of agriculture. On reaching mature years he began farming on his own account and for seven years cultivated a tract of land in Richland precinct. He now owns one hundred and sixty acres which is the northwest quarter of section 19, that precinct, and with the aid of his sons operates that place and also the family homestead on section 18. He resides with his father on the homestead and has lived there since 1870, with the exception of seven years. He is progressive in the methods which he follows and still further increases his efficiency by the use of up-to-date machinery. He raises both grain and stock and finds both branches of his business profitable.

On the 18th of February, 1887, Mr. Walin was united in marriage to Miss Anna Brodd, who was born in Sweden on the 26th of December, 1869, but in 1874 came to the United States with her parents, Andrew G. and Gustava (Johnson) Brodd, who firstettled in Wyoming but in 1881 took up their residence in Richland precinct, this county. Mr. and Mrs. Walin have had eleven children. Edna was born on the 21st of January, 1888, and was married on the 18th of February, 1913, to Theodore Anderson, who is operating a farm on section 18, Richland precinct. They have one son, Milton, whose birth occurred on the 20th of December, 1914. Edwin, who was born February 27, 1889, died on the 25th of January, 1891. Carl was born on the 25th of September, 1890, and on the 1st of January, 1913, was married to Miss Judith Torell and they reside on a farm four miles west of Lincoln, this state. Alma, whose birth occurred on the 18th of November, 1892, died on the 13th of November, 1894. Alvivin was born on the 28th of September, 1894; Esther on the 20th of August, 1896; Arthur on the 10th of February, 1898; Norma, on the 13th of March, 1901 ; Pauline, on the 31st of March, 1903; Althea, on the 13th of April, 1905; and Edward, on the 8th of September, 1907.

Mr. Walin is an adherent of the republican party and discharges to the full all of his duties as a citizen. He and his family belong to the Swedish Lutheran church and he is also identified with the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Unionnd with the Farmers Institute Association of Ceresco. He forwards in every way possible all movements seeking to make the work of the farmer more efficient and the conditions of farm life more attractive and he is recognized as one of the leading residents of his precinct.

Klaes married Anna Matilda Brodd on 18 Feb 1887 in Rural Saunders County, Nebraska. Anna (daughter of Anders Carl Gustaf (Johanson) Brodd and Gustafva (Johansdotter) Johnson) was born on 26 Dec 1869 in Broddetorp Parish Skaraborgs Lan, Sweden; died on 24 Sep 1963 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 28 Sep 1963 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 26 Dec 1869, Into the Broddetorp Parish - Vastergotland
• Confirmation: 19 Aug 1885, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - OCTOBER 3, 1963

OBITUARY

ANNA MATHILDA WALIN

Anna Mathilda Walin, daughter of Anders Gustaf and Gustafva Brodd was born December 26, 1869 in Broddetorp, Skaraborg, Sweden. She was baptized in Sweden.
She left Sweden with her parents in 1874 and came to Carbon, Wyoming. The resided there for a short time until they moved to the Swedeburg community. She was confirmed in the Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, August 9, 1885.
She was united in Holy Matrimony to Claus Levin Walin, February 18, 1887. To this union was born six daughters and five sons. Her husband preceded her in death, April 21, 1935, also two daughters, Alma and Edna, four sons, Carl, Edwin, Alvind Arthur.
She became a charter member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Ceresco at the time of its organization, January 19, 1919, where she retained her membership until the time of her death.
She lived in the Ceresco community until the death of her husband, after which she made her home with the children. She was blessed with good health until seven years ago. Two years ago, she was taken to a rest home in Lincoln.
She has lived a full, rich life and passed away peacefully in Lincoln, Tuesday, September 24, 1963 at 5:10 p.m. at the age of 93 years, 8 months and 28 days.
Survivors are son Edward Walin of Lincoln; four daughters, Esther Nelson, Davey; Norma Heiser, Lincoln; Pauline Widman, Mead; Althea Heiser, Wahoo; twelve grandchildren and twenty six great-grandchildren and other relatives and a host of frie.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 28, 1963 at the Lutheran Church in Ceresco, with Rev. Glenn Stockholm officiating, Mrs. Norman Bulling was soloist, with Mrs. William Hellerich, organist.
Pallbearers were Milton Anderson, Paul Heiser, Robert Scoles, Vern Brokaw, Laurel Nelson, and Robert Walin.
Internment was at the Grace Lutheran cemetery at Swedeburg with Nelson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ANNA WALIN RITES AT CERESCO SATURDAY - NEWSPAPER AND DATE UNKNOWN

Funeral services for Anna Matilda Walin, 94, were held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco, on Saturday, September 28, 1963 with Rev. Glen L. Stenholm officiating.

Assisting in the services was soloist, Mrs. Norman Bulling accompanied by organist Mrs. William Hellerich.

Pallbearers were: Milton Anderson, Paul Heiser, Robert Scoles, Vern Brokaw, Laurel Nelson, and Robert Walin. Interment was in Grace Lutheran Cemetery at Swedeburg with the Nelson Funeral Home of Ceresco in charge of arrangements.

Anders married Charlotta Adamson. Charlotta was born on 27 Oct 1828 in Sweden; died on 14 May 1905 in Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 5 and 7 Feb 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska. Recorded as Andrew G. Brodd.
• 1910 Federal Census: Between 10 and 11 May 1910, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 16 Mar 1848, Sweden
• Emigration: 17 May 1875, Obituary says 1874
• 1900 Federal Census: 8 Jun 1900, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1930 Federal Census: 7 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

A. G. Brodd was born to Anders Carl Gustaf Johanson on March 16, 1848 in H

Anders married Gustafva (Johansdotter) Johnson in 1869 in Sweden. Gustafva was born on 23 Jun 1840 in KungsLena Parish, Vanderborgs V; died on 19 May 1930 in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 22 May 1930 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 5 and 7 Feb 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1910 Federal Census: Between 10 and 11 May 1910, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 23 Jun 1840, Sweden
• Emigration: 17 May 1875, Came to America
• 1900 Federal Census: 8 Jun 1900, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1930 Federal Census: 7 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

WAHOO WASP - MAY 5, 1930

MRS GUSTAVA BRODD OF CERESCO PASSES

Mrs. Gustava Brodd was born in Lena Parrish, Vastragotaland, Sweden, June 23, 1840. In 1869 she married Anders Gustav Brodd. This union was blessed with five children. One daughter passed away in 1916, namely Mrs. Carl Nelson. The other chiln live in the vicinity of Ceresco.
Together with her husband and two children who were born in Sweden, Mrs. Brodd came to America May 17, 1875. Upon their arrival in this country, the family made their home in Carbin, Wyoming, where Mr. Brodd worked in the coal mines. Mrs. Bd often related the hardships endured in the west. The most serious problem in Carbin, was that there was no church and, the Brodd's knew well, that they, themselves, and the children needed the church and the menas of grace for their temporal and spiritual welfare. Two children were born in Wyoming but they could not be baptized because there was no pastor.
In October 1882, the family moved to Ceresco, Nebraska. Mrs. Brodd often told of the joy she and her husband experienced as they once more could worship in the church of their childhood faith and lead their children up to the alter of the Sweurg Lutheran Church where the little ones stood "head above the rail" as mother Brodd said, while Holy Baptism was administered. Would to God that all parents were as much concerned about the spiritual welfare of their children.
Mrs. Brodd has been a true mother of Israel. Her devotion to God, her calm faith, and love for the church will always be remembered. What she was God had made her; what she did God recognized; what she asked God granted. She was abundantly bled for all she was and did and not only she, the children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and our church have been blessed by her presence in our midst and her benediction follows us thru life. Of her we would humbly say; "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth; yea saith the Spirit that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them" - Rev. 14:13.
After a short illness she passed away in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clara Pearson, Monday morning, May 19 at the ripe age of 89 years, 10 months and 25 days. For 61 years Mr. and Mrs. Brodd have lived together, loved, prayed and worked.
She is survived by her husband, A. G. Brodd, four children, Mrs. C. L. Walin, August, Herman and Mrs. Clara Pearson, 32 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Old Grandma was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Swedeburg, Thursday afternoon, May 22.
Peace over her memory!