Notes:

WAHOO WASP - FEBRUARY 15, 1917

Nels Bengtson was born March 7, 1840 in Sk

Nels married Nilla (Nellie) Bengtssdotter on 26 May 1871 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Nilla was born on 29 Jan 1842 in Hissmasa, Sweden; was christened in 1871; died on 16 Jan 1925 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 27 Aug 1872, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 8 Jul 1887, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

LINCOLN SUNDAY JOURNAL & STAR - AUGUST 12, 1956

WAHOO

Mrs. Betsy Pearson, 83, native of Swedeburg and resident of Wahoo most of her life. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Olive Strand of Monmouth, Ill., Mrs. Vendla Swanson of New Britain, Conn., Mrs. Laura Soder of Ceresco, and Miss Rosaline Pearson oahoo; son, Hilding of Ord; two brothers; two sisters; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral: Monday 2:30 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church at Wahoo. Wadlows Mortuary, Lincoln, in charge. Burial at Swedeburg.

DEATHS

PEARSON - Funeral of Mrs. Betsy Pearson, 93, of Wahoo at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church at Wahoo. Burial at Swedeburg. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Olive Strand of Monmouth, Ill., Mrs. Vendla Swanson of New Britain, Conn., Mrs. Laura Soder of Ceresco, and Miss Rosaline Pearson of Wahoo; son, Hilding of Ord;
brothers, August Benson of Omaha and Emil Benson of Lincoln, sisters, Mrs. Herman Brodd of Ceresco, Mrs. Esther Trued of Sanford, Fla.,; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers: Linus Erickson, Dwain Benson, Richard Brodd, Winsor Johnson, Milton Hasse, Donald Rolofson. Wadlows.

LINCOLN STAR - AUGUST 13, 1956

DEATHS

PEARSON - Funeral of Mrs. Betsy Pearson, 93, of Wahoo, who died Friday, at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church at Wahoo, the Rev. Theodore Johnson officiating. Burial at Swedeburg. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Olive Strand of Monmouth, IIll., Mrs. Vendla Swanson of New Britain, Conn., Mrs. Laura Soder of Ceresco, and Miss Rosaline Pearson of Wahoo; son, Hilding of Ord; brothers, August Benson of Omaha and Emil Benson of Lincoln, sisters, Mrs. Herman Brodd of Ceresco, Mrs. Esther Trued of Sanford, Fla.,; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Wadlows.

Betsey married Olof Pearson on 13 May 1893 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Olof was born on 23 Feb 1867 in Huarod, Brannestad parish, Kristianstads lan, Sweden; died on 24 Jul 1942 in Rural Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 27 Jul 1942 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 5 Jun 1876, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 10 May 1891, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - OCTOBER 9, 1958

LAST RITES HELD FOR AUGUST BENSON, 82

Services were held Monday, September 29 at 3 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg for August Benson, 82, retired Saunders County farmer who passed away in Omaha, Friday evening, September 26th after a long illness at the home of his dhter, Mrs. Naomi Meyer.
Survivors, Mrs. Josina Benson, Omaha; daughter, Mrs. Naomi Meyer, Omaha; Mrs. Fern Rolofson, Lincoln; Mrs. Genevieve Walther, San Antonio, Texas; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Lilly Brodd, Lincoln; Mrs. Esther Td, Sanford, Florida; brother, Emil Benson, Lincoln.
Internment was at Grace Lutheran Cemetery.

August married Josina Mariana Erlander on 19 Feb 1902 in Concord, Dixon County, Nebraska. Josina was born on 9 Feb 1874; died on 7 Feb 1961; was buried in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1910 Federal Census: Between 10 and 11 May 1910, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1920 Federal Census: Between 25 and 26 Jan 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 12 Feb 1878, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 1 Apr 1894, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1930 Federal Census: 17 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Lillie married Herman (Carl Herman) Brodd on 18 Dec 1901 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Herman (son of Anders Carl Gustaf (Johanson) Brodd and Gustafva (Johansdotter) Johnson) was born on 17 Oct 1879 in Carbon, Carbon County, Wyoming; died on 2 Aug 1957 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 2 Oct 1879, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 5 May 1895, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

WAHOO WASP - OCTOBER 27, 1927

WILHELM BENGTSON

WILLIAM BENGTSON PASSES AWAY
William Bengtson was born October 2, 1879 at the home of his parents at Swedeburg. He was Baptized November 2, 1879 and Confirmed May 5, 1895 in the Swedeburg Lutheran Church. He remained a faithful member of this church. In this church heo served as a trustee and treasurer. He remained with his parents until he was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Johnson of Ithaca, Nebraska on April 3, 1907, when he moved to his own place one half miles from the parental home and has resided there until his death.
This marriage was blessed with a son and a daughter who were called upon to mourn the loss of a devoted mother, succumbing to flu pneumonia on January 23, 1919. Mr. Benson was now left to mother his motherless children. In the year 1921 he maed Alfreda Swanson. She has ably fulfilled her duty as a wife and mother, and to her has now been left the duty of taking both a mother's and father's place.
Loving hands did all they could and best care was engaged for him, but if he had not received strength from an unseen power, he could never have born such patience his incessant suffering.
He leaves to mourn a devoted wife, a son Dwain, a daughter Florence, four sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Olof Pearson, Wahoo, Mrs. C. H. Brodd, Ceresco, Mrs. Augustine Erickson, Ceresco, Mrs. Levin Trued, Kirkland, Illinois, August Bengtson,deburg, Emil Bengtson, Wahoo, and other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the home and from Swedeburg Lutheran Church. Interment in the Lutheran Cemetery.

Wilhelm married Ellen Sophia Johnson on 3 Apr 1907 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Ellen (daughter of Anders Johnson) was born on 17 Feb 1878 in in Hvetlanda Sm; died on 23 Jan 1919 in in Saunders County on the family farm west of Swedeburg, Nebraska; was buried on 24 Jan 1919 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wilhelm married Hilda Alfreda Swanson in 1921 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Hilda was born on 27 Jul 1877 in Alta Buena, Vista County, Iowa; died on 25 Jun 1955 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; was buried on 28 Jun 1955 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 28 Sep 1881, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 3 May 1896, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Hilda married Augustinus Erickson on 17 Jun 1905 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Augustinus was born on 1 Aug 1873 in Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 3 Nov 1946 in Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 30 Sep 1883, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 9 Apr 1899, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

THE LINCOLN STAR - APRIL 17, 1930

THIRD BANK IN WAHOO CLOSES

RUN CAUSES CITIZENS STATE TO SUPSPEND OPERATION

Largely because of the psychological effect of two other bank failures in the same town and four in neighboring towns of Saunders county, the Citizen's State bank of Wahoo found it necessary to suspend business Thursday morning. When it fad to open its doors the institution was taken over by the state banking bureau, which had been notified, and Examiner L. C. Sorensen assumed charge of it.
Heavy withdrawals followed the closing of the six Kirchman banks earlier in the week are assigned by Cashier Emil Benson of the Citizen's State as the cause of its inability to continue business. About $50,000 was pulled out by depositors onnesday, he declared.
Mr. Benson thought the bank's affairs are in such shape that it will pay depositors a good percentage of their claims. He would venture no prediction as the whether its reorganization will be attempted.
The Citizens' State was organized thirty-five years ago. Mr. Benson, who has been connected with it for 18 years, was actively in charge as cashier for several years past. He is also vice president. J. M. Ohslund has been its president for at 12 years. The assistant cashier was Adolph Kucera.
Deposits on March 31, the date of the bank's last published statement, stood at $403, 986, but this amount had been greatly reduced by withdrawals since.
State Bank Commissioner Woods declined to make any statement regarding plans for reorganizing any of the seven banks closed in Saunders county this week.
Thursday's failure leaves Wahoo, one of the principal; county seat towns in eastern Nebraska, without a single state bank. It has one national bank.

THE LINCOLN STAR - APRIL 24, 1930

NOTES EXCHANGED BY WAHOO BANKS OFFICIALS CLAIM

Prosecution of two Wahoo bankers, F. J. Kirchman and Emil Benson, the latter of whom is now in the penitentiary after pleading guilty on Wednesday to three criminal counts, and the former is being held for trial in the United States districtrt on fifteen speculations followed a simultaneous examination of all the banks in the Kirchman string last week, which uncovered a system of exchanging notes and credits with the evident purpose of deceiving the examiners.
It was found that Benson, whose bank did not belong to the Kirchman group, had loaned $6,000 of notes from his institution to Kirchman's bank in Wahoo at the time it was undergoing examination. These were returned upon the order of State Bang Commissioner Woods.
Five examiners for the state and one national examiner swooped down at once upon the banks that were subsequently closed. They uncovered a number of items which had apparently been transferred back and forth among the banks, and in some instas entered as credits on the books of two different institutions at the same time.
Mortgages belonging to customers of the Benson bank, it is stated, had been turned into the bank to help it make a good showing for the examiners scrutiny.
Bank Commissioner Woods will hold a series of depositors' meetings in the various towns where the banks were located on Friday and Saturday, to consider their reorganization.
Emil Benson, vice president and cashier of the Citizens State bank of Wahoo which closed last Thursday, began his clerical duties in the factory office at the state penitentiary this morning.
He was brought to the prison Wednesday evening by Sheriff L. D. Mengel and County Attorney C. F. Galloway of Wahoo to begin serving a term of five to ten years.
Benson was sentenced late Wednesday afternoon by District Judge Hastings after he pleaded guilty to three charges of embezzlement.
County Attorney Galloway declared at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon that no complaint had been drawn against Benson and said that to his knowledge none was contemplated.

THE LINCOLN STAR - APRIL 24, 1930

WAHOO BANKER COMES TO PEN

EMIL BENSON PLEADS GUILTY TO VIOLATING BANKING LAW

F. J. KIRCHMAN GIVES BOND BEFORE FEDERAL COMMISIONER IN OMAHA

OMAHA, April 24 - AP - One Wahoo banker began today a long term in the Nebraska penitentiary at Lincoln and a second faces federal prosecution on a charge of misappropriation of funds as the result of the closing last week of several Saundersunty banks.
Emil Benson, vice president of the Citizens' State bank of Wahoo which closed last Thursday, was taken to Lincoln last night to begin serving from five to ten years term on each of three counts to which he pleaded guilty yesterday in Districturt. The sentences which will run concurrently were accompanied by fines of $1,000 on each count.
KIRCHMAN FREED ON BOND
For 45 years connected with the Saunders County National Bank in which he started as a janitor, F. J. Kirchman, Sr., 64, president of the institution has been arraigned before United States Commissioner Mullen and released on a charge of misaication, after $5,000 bond was filed by one of the depositors in his bank.
Kirchman is charged with having misapplied funds and making false entries in actions involving $48,000. He also owns interests in five of the Saunders county state banks which closed last week.
BENSON PLEADS GUILTY
Benson whose bank was taken over by the state banking department last Thursday admitted before District Judge Hastings at Wahoo yesterday that he had made out three notes totaling $9,100 in favor of the bank, to replace two notes and a mortge which had been placed in the bank for safekeeping. The notes were recorded in the bank books so as to be credited to the banks assets when the state examiner made his visits he said. He has been connected with the bank for about fifteen years.
The mortgage was held by Ed J. Bredenburg, and was for $5,000. One of the notes for $2,500, had been given the bank for safe keeping by Nels Hockinson, and the other for $1,600, carrying the signature of Harry Nigh had been deposited by the Sders County Farm Loan Association.
Judge Hastings has ordered Galloway to make a full investigation of all transactions.
"I made no personal profit whatever from the transactions" Benson said when he pleaded guilty. "It was all done to save the bank."
Benson is married but has no children. He has been with the Citizens State bank ever since its founding about 15 years ago.
Fifteen counts have been listed in the federal complaint against Kirchman. The main charge is that he listed notes on the banks' books as owned by it, when they were actually the property of other banks.

THE LINCOLN STAR - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 1931

To Recall Grand Jury

A two-count indictment was also returned against Emil Benson, former Wahoo banker, charging him with misappropriation of $3,117 belonging to the Saunders County National Farm Loan association. Benson is serving a term in the Nebraska penitenty on bank charges.

THE LINCOLN STAR - THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1931

Bond for Emil Benson, former official of the Saunders County Nation Farm Loan association, indicted for misappropriation of funds, was set at $2,500. He is at present serving a term in the state penitentiary on bank charges.

LINCOLN STAR - MARCH 16, 1934

LUTHER COLLEGE SUIT SUSTAINED

SUPREME COURT AFFIRMS $10,000 JUDGMENT AGAINST BENSON

A $10,000 judgment obtained by the Luther college of Wahoo in a suit against Emil Benson, former treasurer of the college and his surety was affirmed by the Supreme court Friday. The college brought the action to recover from Benson and his sty, the American Surety company of New York, for sums alleged to have been converted by the treasurer to his own use as cashier and vice president of the Citizens State bank of Wahoo.
The defendants argued that, among other things, Benson's alleged manipulations of college funds deposited in the bank did not constitute embezzlement as defined by the statutes and consequently no liability on his bond was established, but thourt refused to adopt this theory.
"In a fidelity bond insuring an employer against loss sustained by any sort of embezzlement on the part of the employee, the word "embezzlement" is to be construed broadly in its general and popular sense, rather than in a narrow and technicapirit with specific references to the criminal statute of the state," the opinion stated.
The court also held that a bond guaranteeing fidelity of an employee is a form of insurance and subject to the rules applicable to insurance contracts generally, and not to the rules applicable to ordinary sureties for accommodation.

THE LINCOLN STAR - FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1934

UPHOLD TRUST FUND

In a Saunders county case, the Supreme court sustained a trust fund judgment of $7,050 obtained by Olaf Pearson, administrator of the estate of John Hulstedt, from the receiver of the Citizens State bank at Wahoo, one of the defunct Kirchmantitutions. The court found that Emil Benson, while guardian of Hulstedt, and cashier of the bank, fraudulently disposed of his ward's property and converted it the bank's use.

LINCOLN EVENING JOURNAL - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1936

BENSON BECOMES A TRUSTY

Former Wahoo Banker to "Dress In" New Prisoners

Emil Benson, former Wahoo banker, who entered the state penitentiary here in 1930 to serve a five to ten year sentence in connection with the failure of his bank, became of the chief trusties at the prison Tuesday.
He was given the place long held by Tom Kelley, who with his brother Roy, was freed on commutation of sentences for robbing a jewel salesman in Fremont in 1929. Benson will have charge of "dressing in" new prisoners and have various other dut.
Kelley entered the outside world with this statement: "I want to bury the past and live in the future. I am going to prove to the world a man can make good coming out of prison. The 945 men I am leaving behind expect me to make good. I shallt betray them."

LINCOLN EVENING JOURNAL - MARCH 10, 1937

BENSON APPEALS

Emil Benson, 53, former Wahoo banker who is now serving his second ten year sentence for using the bank to defraud, told the (parole) board that of the 30 Nebraska bankers who have received prison sentences he has served the longest time. Theerage, he said, was 2 1/2 years.
Benson was originally sentenced on three concurrent terms of five to ten years on April 23, 1930. He completed those terms Jan. 14, 1937. On May 25, 1931, he was taken to Saunders county and after further prosecution, received the ten year sence on which he is now serving.
"I put all the money I had into the bank to keep it from closing," Benson told the board. "I lost it all and didn't profit one cent."
B. O. Hendricks, Wahoo attorney, told the board that he was called to the Benson home and the banker told him that something was wrong at the bank and that he wanted to go to the pen because his family had promised to stand by him if he woulo the right thing. Hendricks said he notified the county attorney and helped prepare the information against the banker and then went with him to court where Benson pleaded guilty.
Since then, the attorney said, the banker's family has turned against him, he has lost all his property, and his wife secured a divorce.
Olaf Pearson, Wahoo, a brother-in-law testified that Benson did not profit personally by ony of the money used in the transactions. C. O. Bruce offered employment. Others to speak in Benson's behalf were, Fred Hall, Carl Goucher, Wahoo, J. B.omas, W. H. Frost. Letters are on file from E. B. Perry and Walton B. Roberts urging his release.
Clemency was opposed in letters from Sheriff Mengel and Co. Atty. Hood. Hood charged that Benson did not co-operate in aiding the settlement of the affairs of the bank.

LINCOLN STATE JOURNAL - MARCH 11, 1937

BENSON APPEALS

Emil Benson, 53, former Wahoo banker who is now serving his second ten year sentence for using the bank to defraud, told the (parole) board that of the 30 Nebraska bankers who have received prison sentences he has served the longest time. Theerage, he said, was 2 1/2 years.
Benson was originally sentenced on three concurrent terms of five to ten years on April 23, 1930. He completed those terms Jan. 14, 1937. On May 25, 1931, he was taken to Saunders county and after further prosecution, received the ten year sence on which he is now serving.
"I put all the money I had into the bank to keep it from closing," Benson told the board. "I lost it all and didn't profit one cent."
B. O. Hendricks, Wahoo attorney, told the board that he was called to the Benson home and the banker told him that something was wrong at the bank and that he wanted to go to the pen because his family had promised to stand by him if he woulo the right thing. Hendricks said he notified the county attorney and helped prepare the information against the banker and then went with him to court where Benson pleaded guilty.
Since then, the attorney said, the banker's family has turned against him, he has lost all his property, and his wife secured a divorce.
Olaf Pearson, Wahoo, a brother-in-law testified that Benson did not profit personally by ony of the money used in the transactions. C. O. Bruce offered employment. Others to speak in Benson's behalf were, Fred Hall, Carl Goucher, Wahoo, J. B.omas, W. H. Frost. Letters are on file from E. B. Perry and Walton B. Roberts urging his release.
Clemency was opposed in letters from Sheriff Mengel and Co. Atty. Hood. Hood charged that Benson did not co-operate in aiding the settlement of the affairs of the bank.

LINCOLN STATE JOURNAL - MARCH 13, 1937

COMMUTATIONS GRANTED

Emil Benson, Saunders county, making use of bank to defraud. 10 years. May 25, 1931. (To be held on parole.)

LINCOLN EVENING JOURNAL - MARCH 27, 1937

U. S. Atty. Hawxby Saturday nolle prossed a federal indictment against Emil Benson. Wahoo man who was recently paroled from the penitentiary here. The indictment charged Benson with misapplication of National Farm Loan association funds and Hawxby said the state charge under which Benson was convicted covered much the same dealings.

Emil married Clara Erickson about 1920. Clara was born on 10 Feb 188 in Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 7 Jun 1885, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 9 Apr 1901, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

WAHOO DEMOCRAT - MAY 28, 1948

LAST RITES FOR CERESCO WOMAN

Funeral services were held Friday for Mrs. Augustine Erickson who died Wednesday following a lingering illness. She is survived by her three daughters, Mrs. Nick Erdahl, Mrs. John Mostrom, and Mrs. Jack Eggers, and three sons: Lloyd, Joe andus of Ceresco.

Hermanda married Augustinus Erickson on 25 Mar 1908 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Augustinus was born on 1 Aug 1873 in Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 3 Nov 1946 in Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 13 and 14 Jan 1920, Trenton Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin
• Baptism: 30 Mar 1887, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1900 Federal Census: 20 Jun 1900, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 13 Apr 1902, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1910 Federal Census: 16 Apr 1910, Wahoo City, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1930 Federal Census: 3 Apr 1930, Kirkland Village, Franklin Township, Dekalb County, Illinois

Esther married Rev. Levin Julius Trued on 2 Jan 1912 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Levin (son of Nils Trued and Johanna Mathilda Walin) was born on 25 Jul 1885 in Nebraska; died on 11 Jun 1940 in Tribune, Kansas; was buried in Greeley County Cemetery, Tribune, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 1 Jul 1894, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 14 Jun 1911, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Olive married Oscar Strand in Sep 1926 in In the home of John Strand, Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois. Oscar (son of John Strand and Christine) was born on 5 Mar 1885 in J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 28 Jun 1896, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 16 Jun 1912, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

OMAHA WORLD HERALD

OUT OF TOWN

SWANSON - Vendla E., (widow of the Rev. C. Bertram), 89, died Saturday, Thousand Oaks, Calif. Homemaker. Born Ceresco. Graduated Grace Lutheran Academy, Wahoo. Graduated, Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill. Survivors: sons, Carl B., Thousandks, the Rev. Theodore, Bangaiore, India; daughter, Mrs. Robert (Betty Ann) Hil, Brooksville, Fla.; brother, Hilding O. Pearson, Ord; sisters, Mrs. Olive Strand, Minneapolis, Mrs. Laura Soder, Wahoo; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Grace Lutheran Church, Ceresco*. Grace Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation: 12 noon Tuesday until 12 noon Wednesday. Nelson Funeral Home, Ceresco.
*Should say Wahoo or rural Swedeburg. Mistake by the newspaper.

Vendla married C. Bertram Swanson on 18 Jun 1925 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. C. was born on 25 Aug 1894 in Drammen, Buskerud, Norway; died on 12 Aug 1959 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 6 Feb 1898, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

LINCOLN SUNDAY JOURNAL AND STAR - DECEMBER 12, 1937

OBITUARY

EUPHEMIA JULIANA HARDING

Euphemia Juliana Harding (nee Pearson) was born in Swedeburg, Neb., on Jan. 9, 1898. She was reared in that community, having recieved her early Christian training in the Sunday school and confirmation shcool in this church. She attended scl in district No. 100, after which she continued in the Ceresco high school and Luther Academy. in 1916 she entered Lincoln sanitarium to take up nurses' training. She was graduated in 1919, after which she worked in the office of Dr. S. G. Zemeer in Lincoln. On July 3, 1923, she was married to Harry H. Harding. Her last place of residence was Columbus, O. Mrs. Harding had been in poor health since 1932. For the past few years her condition had improved and recent letters indicated that she was quite well, being able to care for her home. On Dec. 3 she was suddenly stricken with a heart attack and removed to the hospital where she died two days later. She was 39 years of age at the time of her death.
Mrs. Harding is survived by her husband, Harry H. Harding; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Olof Pearson of Wahoo; four sisters, Mrs. Oscar Strand of Monmouth, Ill.; Mrs. C. Bertram Swanson of Elgin, Ill.; Mrs. Victor Soder of Ceresco, Miss Roselinearson of Lincoln, and a brother, Hilding Pearson of Ord, Neb.
Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Victor Soder farm near Ceresco and also at the Swedeburg Lutheran church at 2:30. Burial is in the Lutheran cemetery. Wadlow's in charge of arrangements.

Euphemia married Harry Howard Harding on 3 Jul 1923 in the home of the brides parents, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Harry was born in 1890 in Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 5 Oct 1899, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 9 May 1918, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

WAHOO NEWSPAPER, JUNE 29, 1989

LAURA A. SODER
Laura A. Soder, 89, of Wahoo, died Tuesday at Saunders County Community Hospital in Wahoo.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Grace Lutheran Church near Swedeburg with interment in the church cemetery. Ericson-Pruss Funeral Home, Wahoo.

Laura married Victor Herman Soder on 27 Dec 1923 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Victor was born on 25 Aug 1896 in Nebraska; died on 4 Feb 1972 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 7 Feb 1972 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 13 Jul 1902, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 13 May 1917, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

LINCOLN SUNDAY JOURNAL AND STAR - MAY 28, 1967

MISS PEARSON TO BE HONORED
A reception at Sheridan School will honor Miss Rosaline Pearson, who is retiring after 33 years as a Lincoln teacher. She has taught at Sheridan 25 years.
The reception will be from 2 to 4 p.m. next Sunday and friends may attend without invitation.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 23 Dec 1906, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 12 Jul 1912, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - APRIL 2000

HILDING O. PEARSON Hilding O. Pearson, 87, passed away April 19, 2000, at St. Joseph Health Center. Funeral services will be 3 P.M. Saturday, April 22, 2000, at McGilley State Line Chapel; burial will be 1:30 P.M. Monday, April 24, at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Lincoln, NE.

Mr. Pearson was preceded in death by his mother and father, and six sisters. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Douglas and Luann, Overland Park, KS, Bruce and Pam, Janesville, WI; five grandchildren, Doug and Amy, Overland Park, KS, and Jeff, Chris, and Steve, Janesville, WI. (Arrangements: McGilley State Line Chapel)

Hilding married Lucille M Bedell in May 1938 in First Christian Church,. Lucille was born on 11 Nov 1909 in Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska; died on 30 Mar 2002 in Overland Park, Kansas; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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WAHOO WASP - OCTOBER 2, 1913

RUTH HELENA BENGTSON

The ten year old girl with the above name, twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Bengtson of Swedeburg, Nebraska died Tuesday the 23rd last. Interment was held the following Friday morning at the Lutheran Church Cemetery. Appropriate and impreve services were held with the Pastor of the church officiating, assisted by the remarks of Rev. Swanbom and Rev. Erlander, Ruth's grandpa. A beautiful song was sung by the Sunday School of which Ruth was a member. Gust Peterson of Concord, Nebraska, rendered "Face to Face."
Ruth's sweet disposition won her many friends and during her long illness, showed remarkable patience and all who came to see her were greeted with an affectionate smile. During her sickness she often remarked and thought of the heavenly homeat is prepared for the Christian Children. The regard for Ruth was plainly shown in the number of floral gifts presented and the expression that Ruth was literally buried in flowers may truly be used in this instance. The following relatives coming from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Gus Peterson, Concord, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Felber, Laurel, Clemens Erlander, Anoka, Minnesota, Rev. Erlander and daughter, Teckla. The two later having spent some time at Ruth's bed before her death.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 18 Nov 1902, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 7 May 1918, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Naomi married Henry C. Meyer on 10 Apr 1928 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Henry was born in 1901 in Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

REMEMBRANCES FROM FERN:

There is no other church like Grace (Swedeburg). My father helped install the bell. I remember they installed it on a Saturday. How they did that back then, getting it way up there. . .
Those wonderful stained glass windows - every time you look at them, they bring back memories.
I remember one time they had to open the doors (North wall of the Sanctuary) because they had so many people in church.
When I was in Confirmation class, we had to take our sermon notes in Swedish. That is until the war came, and we could only use one language.
My mother used to say how Aunt Ellen was such a wonderful coo
We lived down the hill from Uncle Will and Aunt Ellen and used to climb over the fence and go up and play at their place. I think we saw each other every day.
When your Grandmother (Florence) and I talk, we sure do a lot of remembering and talking about when we were growing up.

LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - JUNE 9, 2009

Fern A.L. Rolofson 101, Lincoln, widow of Donald, died Saturday (6/6/09). Born (6/22/1907) in Concord, Neb. to August and Josina (Erlander) Benson. Homemaker. Member: Evangelical United Lutheran Church and Altar Guild, former cook at Northeast High School and Willard Sorority at Nebraska Wesleyan University, former Campfire leader, worked for Election Board for many years.
Family members include son, daughter-in-law: James and Catherine Rolofson, San Antonio, Texas; daughter, son-in-law: Janice and Gary Gustafson, Lincoln; grandchildren, spouses: Erik Gustafson; Marc and Peggy Gustafson; Curt Rolofson; Kristen Gustafson and Mitch Larsen; great grandchildren: Atley and Grace Gustafson; Annika Larsen. Preceded in death by parents; husband; sisters: Ruth, Naomi and Genevieve; great-granddaughter, Heather Gustafson.
Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Friday (6/12/09) at the Evangelical United Lutheran Church, 5945 Fremont, Lincoln, NE 68502 with Pastor Frank Kerkemeyer officiating. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, to the church. Prior private interment. No visitation. Condolences or personal reflections may be sent online at www.roperandsons.com.

LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - JUNE 10-12, 2009

Fern A. L. Rolofson

Fern A.L. Rolofson 101, Lincoln, widow of Donald, died Saturday (6/6/09
Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Friday (6/12/09) at the Evangelical United Lutheran Church, 5945 Fremont, Lincoln, NE 68502 with Pastor Frank Kerkemeyer officiating. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, to the church. Prior private interment. No visitation. Condolences or personal reflections may be sent online at www.roperandsons.com

Fern married Donald Wesley Rolofson on 11 Feb 1934 in In her parents home, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Donald was born on 3 Sep 1909 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; died on 14 Dec 1986 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 2 Oct 1910, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 11 Jan 1925, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Genevieve married Norris E Walther on 23 May 1933. Norris was born on 20 Feb 1909 in Benedict, York County, Nebraska; died on 26 Jan 1993 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried on 28 Jan 1993 in Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 18 Dec 1902

Notes:

Grace Church Books lists: Birth as December 17, 1902, Baptism as December 18, 1902, Death as January 4, 1903 and Burial as January 6, 1903. Headstone reads 1901.

WAHOO WASP - JANUARY 8, 1903

The infant child of Herman Brodd died Monday.

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1910 Federal Census: Between 10 and 11 May 1910, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1920 Federal Census: Between 25 and 26 Jan 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 1 May 1904, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 18 Jun 1919, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska, Rev. Gulleen
• 1930 Federal Census: 21 Apr 1930, Torrington, Goshen County, Wyoming

Virgil married Ila Wilkes about 1928. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Virgil married Ruth Helene Trabert on 27 Feb 1954 in Boise, Idaho. Ruth was born on 19 Aug 1903 in Red Oak, Iowa; died on 16 Apr 1975 in Boise, Idaho; was buried in Meridian Cemetery, Meridian, Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1910 Federal Census: Between 10 and 11 May 1910, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1920 Federal Census: Between 25 and 26 Jan 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 1 Sep 1907, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 4 Jun 1922, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco, Saunders, Nebraska
• 1930 Federal Census: 17 Apr 1930, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

THE LINCOLN STAR - SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1922

CERESCO

Ceresco, Neb., June 10. (Special to The Star). - Sunday, June 4, the Emmanuel (Immanuel) Evangelical Lutheran church was the scene of a solemn and impressive occasion when six young people, two girls and four boys, were confirmed. The churchs crowded, chairs had to be placed in aisles to accomodate those who came to witness these young people give their confirmatin vows. The service began at 10 a.m. While the choir sang "Saviour, Like a Shephard Lead Us," the confirmands with the pastor Rev. C. Granlund, marched in and arranged themselves around the altar. The confirmands were then subjected to a thorough examination in the doctrines and teachings of the Lutheran church. After the examination which lasted an hour and a half they sang "I am a Pilgrim" whereupon they gave their confirmation vows and were blessed. The pastor then presented each with a Bible, a gift from the congregation.
Those confirmed were Violet Anderson, Edna Pearson, John Walin Jr., Clemens Brodd, Reuben Isacson and Arvid Erickson.
Confirmation day is an annual event in the Lutheran church. The senior class in the Sunday school after having had intense instruction for almost a year under the pastor himself is on that day admitted into full membership of the church, theminating celebrating of the Lord's supper of which they then
for the first time partake.

LINCOLN SUNDAY JOURNAL AND STAR - JULY 16, 1936

FARMER KILLS SELF

WAHOO, Neb. (AP). Sheriff L. D. Mengel said Clemens Brodd, 32, a farmer six miles south of Wahoo, shot himself near the heart on the highway in front of his farm home Saturday. A neighbor found his body. Brodd took his wife to a Lincoln hospital Friday for treatment. Other survivors are two small sons, his parents and four brothers.

WAHOO WASP - JULY 20, 1939

CLEMENS BRODD, 32, SWEDEBURG, DIES SATURDAY

Clemens Brodd, 32, living four miles north of Ceresco, died at his home last Saturday. The body is at Joe Nelson's Mortuary, Ceresco, pending funeral arrangements.
Clemens Ferdinand Brodd was born near Ceresco, Nebraska, August 8, 1907.
The 26th of February, 1930, he married Miss Florence Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nils Johnson of Ceresco. Three children were born to the Brodd's; Elton Wallace, Keith Elwood, and Clemens Ferdinand Jr. Mr. Brodd passed away at his homeve miles north of Ceresco, Saturday afternoon, July 15, 1939, at the age of 31 years, 11 months and 8 days. He is survived by his wife Florence, and the three boys; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Brodd; four brothers, Virgil, Richard, Lawrence, and Kenneth; many other relatives and a host of friends.
Our departed friend was brought up in a God fearing home. At the age of fifteen he was confirmed by Rev. C.O. Granlund in the Immanuel Lutheran Church. He was a member of said church at the time of his death. Mr. and Mrs. Brodd had a beautifuome life. Love reigned supreme. The bereaved wife told us the other day that a hard word had never been spoken in their home. This makes the passing all the harder. We sympathize with the sorrowing. May God comfort them and give them grace and strength day by day.
Rev. Peterson

WAHOO DEMOCRAT - JULY 2O, 1939

SWEDEBURG FARMER TAKES LIFE SATURDAY

CLEMENS BRODD BELIEVED TO BE VICTIM OF SUICIDE

FOUND BY NEIGHBOR

NO MOTIVE HAS BEEN FOUND TO ACCOUNT FOR THE ACT

Clemens Brodd, 32, farmer residing on the former Albert Gustafson place six miles south of Wahoo, is believed to have been a suicide victim last Saturday afternoon at his farm home. His body was found by a neighbor lying along the side of a ctry road in front of his residence.
Sheriff Mengel and deputy Hagstrom answered the call and arrived at the scene shortly before L. E. Hult, mortician of Wahoo. They uncovered the fact that the young Brodd had taken his shotgun from the house and proceeded through a cornfield the road where he was later found. The charge from the gun entered the abdomen below the heart. The gun was lying about seven feet away.
Brodd had taken his wife to a Lincoln hospital the day previous and Saturday morning they were the parents of a new baby. At five that afternoon the body of Brodd was found along the road side. Relatives are at a loss to understand the incid. The body is at the Nelson undertaking parlors at Ceresco.
Surviving relatives are the widow, three children, four brothers and his parents.

THE NEBRASKA STATE JOURNAL - LINCOLN, - TUESDAY, JULY 25, 1939

BRODD - Clemens Ferdinand Brodd, 32, died July 15 at his home near Ceresco. Surviving are his wife, Florence; three sons, Elton, Keith and Clemens, Jr., all at home, parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Brodd of Ceresco, and four brothers, Virgil of Boise, Idaho, Richard of Omaha, and Lawrence and Kenneth, both of Ceresco. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Lutheran church at Ceresco with Rev. A. H. Peterson officiating. Burial in the Swedeburg Lutheran cemetery. Nelson, Ceresco.

THE NEBRASKA STATE JOURNAL - JULY 26, 1939

BRODD - Funeral services for Clemens H. Brodd will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Lutheran church at Ceresco with Rev. A. H. Peterson officiating. Burial in Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery. Nelson. Ceresco.

Clemens married Florence Marie Johnson on 26 Feb 1930. Florence was born on 1 Dec 1908 in Waverly, Lancaster County, Nebraska; died on 19 Jul 1988 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 22 Jul 1988 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1910 Federal Census: Between 10 and 11 May 1910, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1920 Federal Census: Between 25 and 26 Jan 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 18 Apr 1909, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 27 Apr 1924
• Occupation: 1930, Farmer
• 1930 Federal Census: 17 Apr 1930, Newman Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

WAHOO WASP - DECEMBER 1, 1932

CONRAD BRODD DIES

Mr. Conrad Brodd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Brodd, died last Thursday morning at the home of his parents. He was 23 years of age and leaves to mourn his loss, his parents and several brothers, beside a host of other relatives and friends. Fual services were held Saturday afternoon at the Lutheran Church with Rev. A. H. Peterson in charge.

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 25 and 26 Jan 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 19 Nov 1911, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 23 May 1926
• Occupation: 1930, Laborer
• 1930 Federal Census: 17 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Richard married Pearl Olive Johnson in Jun 1937 in Bethlehem Covenant Church, Waverly, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Pearl was born on 25 Mar 1912 in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 20 Oct 1990 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 23 Oct 1990 in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 25 and 26 Jan 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 12 Jul 1914, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 19 May 1929
• 1930 Federal Census: 17 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Lawrence married Evelyn Luella Semenec on 1 Jun 1941. Evelyn (daughter of Frank Semenc and Jennie Wilgus) was born on 28 Jun 1914 in Rural Memphis, Nebraska; died on 6 Feb 2007 in Ashland Care Center, Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska; was buried on 8 Feb 2007 in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 25 and 26 Jan 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 30 Sep 1918, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1930 Federal Census: 17 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 28 May 1933

Kenneth married Florence Lindquist on 14 Jul 1941. Florence (daughter of Alice E.) was born on 11 Aug 1915; died on 17 Mar 2001 in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 28 Jun 1908, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 1 Apr 1923, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - OCTOBER 3, 1963

SWEDEBURG

AREA PEOPLE TO GRADUATION OF MRS. OLSON
Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Erickson were among friends who attended the Practical Nursing Graduation Exercises of Mrs. Florence Olson held Sunday in Omaha. They were, following the exercises, among those as supper guests in Mrs. Olson's home.

LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - JANUARY 3, 2003

Olson -- Florence Violet, 94, Wahoo, died Thursday (1/2/02). Born, rural Swedeburg. Employed, Saunders County Hospital for more than 20 year
Survivors: children, Marlin, Wahoo, Jean Mortensen, Omaha, Janet Sayers, Omaha; brother, Dwain Benson, Wahoo; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
Services:10 a.m. Saturday, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wahoo. Memorials to the church. Arrangements by Pruss-Nabity Funeral Home, Wahoo.


OMAHA WORLD HERALD - JANUARY 3, 2003

OLSON-Florence V., 94 yrs., Wahoo. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Marlin and Phyllis, Wahoo; 2 daughters, Jean Mortensen, Omaha, Janet and husband Richard Sayers, Omaha; brother, Duane Benson, Wahoo; grandchildren; great-grandchildren.
MEMORIAL SERVICE Sat. 10 am,
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wahoo. Memorials to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
PRUSS NABITY FUNERAL HOME
Wahoo, NE 402/443-3128

OBITUARY - TAKEN FROM THE FUNERAL MEMORIAL

Florence Violet Olson departed this life to begin her new life in Jesus Christ January 2, 2003 at the Saunders County Hospital. She was born to Wilhelm and Ellen Johnson Bengtson May 23, 1908 on a farm west of Swedeburg. She was baptized by. Torrell and was confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Easter Sunday, April 1, 1923.
Florence's mother passed away in January of 1918 when Florence was 10 years old. When her Dad had extra farm help for harvest she had to come home from school and make dinner for them.
Florence attended school at Swedeburg through the tenth grade and then attended Luther Academy in Wahoo for her junior and senior year, graduating in 1926.
May 30, 1929 she married Percy Olson. They lived on a farm one mile east of Swedeburg. Three children were born to this marriage, Marlin, Jean and Janet.
In October of 1958, Florence moved to Wahoo into a new home. She and her husband had planned the home together but Percy passed away in September before they moved to Wahoo.
In December of that same year she started work at Saunders County Hospital where she worked for twenty years. In 1962 she took a L.P.N. course in Omaha for a year. She graduated in 1963 and took her State Board examination and passed it. Sheed back home and went back to work at the hospital retiring when she was 70 years old.
Florence belonged to the Extension Club and the Garden Club of Wahoo.
While a member of Grace Lutheran Church she taught Sunday School for many years. She joined Bethlehem Lutheran Church in 1958 and has been an active member ever since participating as a member of the Bethlehem Women of the ELCA, circle leaderr the Love Circle and a member of the Adult Forum and a member of the Bethlehem woman's quilting group.
Florence is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Percy. She is survived by three children: Marlin Olson and his wife Phyllis of Wahoo, Jean Mortensen of Omaha, and Janet Sayers and her husband Richard of Omaha; nine grandchildrennd their spouses and seven great grandchildren. They are: Crystal and Jerry Balthrop, Marlys and Charles Jones, Becky and James Kellogg and Grahamm, Lori and Lee Queen, Libby and Leslie, Joni Mortensen, Kirk and Trish Mortensen and Alex and Adam, Meri and Kent Christenson, Charles and Wendy Jo Sayers and Julie, Sonja and Brian Weiss and Alexondra. Florence is also survived by one brother, Dwain Benson of Wahoo.
We rejoice and give thanks for the life and ministry of Florence to her Lord, her church and her family and her many friends.

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2003

Florence Olson
WAHOO

Florence married Vermont Percy Olson on 30 May 1929 in Florence's parents home, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Vermont was born on 17 Nov 1893 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 8 Sep 1958 in Bryan Memorial Hospital, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 11 Sep 1958 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

DWAIN AND SYLVIA BENSON

Dwain Benson was born May 1, 1910 to William and Ellen Bengston Benson at Swedeburg, Nebraska. He attended school in Swedeburg and graduated from the Luther Academy and College. He taught school for 2 years and returned to the farm in Swedeg where he was born.
On June 9th, 1939 he was married to Sylvia Kratky, daughter of Frank and Ernestina (Texel) Kratky of Malmo. She was born Aug. 7, 1915 in a small town north of Prague by the name of Rescue. She attended school in Dist. #75 and Malmo High Sch. There were only eleven grades there at the time. She finished her education in Schuyler High School. After receiving her Teacher's Certificate, she taught school for 5 years in Saunders County.
Upon returning to the farm in 1941, they joined the Grace Lutheran Church where Dwain was baptized and confirmed. They continued to support the church and were active in the school and community, holding various offices. They were chosen as arm Family in 1969 by the Saunders S.W.C.D. Conservation, for practicing conservation on the farm.
They were blessed with three daughters. Sandra, born April 23, 1941, graduated from Wahoo High School and Midland College. She taught school in Colorado. While teaching there, she met John Harkins from Raynham, Massachusetts. They were marrieug. 8, 1964. They have two sons, David, born Jan. 11, 1968, and Michael, born Mar. 25, 1970. They are making their home in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Marla was born March 30, 1945. She also graduated from Wahoo High School and the University of Nebraska. She taught school for several years in Colorado and Illinois. She was married Oct. 11, 1969 to Robert Weise of Peoria, Illinois. They havne son, Christopher, born July 22, 1977. They are presently making their home in Dallas, Texas.
Bonnie was born Nov. 16, 1951. She graduated from Wahoo High School and from nurse's training in Omaha. She has spent several years working in hospitals as a Registered Nurse, and also worked in a doctors' clinic. She was married to Craig St of Grand Junction, Colorado on Aug. 3, 1974. They have two sons, Cory, born Feb. 13, 1978, and Nicholas, born July 25, 1981. They are living in Denver, Colorado.
After spending 35 years on the farm, Dwain and Sylvia retired to a home in Wahoo. Submitted by Sylvia Benson
Taken from the book "1983 SAUNDERS COUNTY HISTORY

Dwain married Sylvia E. Kratky on 9 Jun 1939 in Bethesda Covenant Church, Malmo, Saunders County, Nebraska. Sylvia was born on 7 Aug 1915 in Rescue, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 19 Apr 2002 in Wahoo Hospital, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 23 Apr 2002 in Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 30 Apr 1906, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 10 Apr 1921, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Family/Spouse: Nicholas Erdahl. Nicholas was born on 30 Oct 1905; died on 25 Nov 1970 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona; was buried on 28 Nov 1970 in Tucson Memorial Park, South Lawn, Tucson, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 19 and 20 Jan 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 7 Feb 1909, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1910 Federal Census: 16 Apr 1910, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 1 Apr 1923, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1930 Federal Census: 2 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Burial: 1 Oct 1982, Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

Linus was born on his grandfather's farm, where his parents were living at the time. When he was about one year old, the family moved from the farm to a small house in Swedeburg, where they lived for a couple of years. The family moved baco the farm after Augustinus inherited it in 1912. Linus went to a one room elementary school near the farm for grades 1 through 8, and next attended grades 9 and 10 in Swedeburg. To finish high school, he then went to Luther Academy in Wahoo for two years. Linus spent his non-school time doing farm work. Mildred was born on her parents' farm. She went to a two room elementary school in Swedeburg for 10 years. She went on to attend the high school in Wahoo for the next two years, and graduated from that school. During her two years at the high school, she boarded with families in Wahoo from Monday through Friday and returned to her folks' farm near Swedeburg for weekends. To pay her board the first year in Wahoo, MMildred baby-sat and ironed for her host family. In addition, her parents provided that family with butter, eggs, and cream. During her last year in high school, Mildred's parents paid her board with that year's host family. After she graduated, she moved back to her parent's farm. She spent most of the winters for the next nine years working as a domestic for families in Omaha. The rest of the time, she helped with the chores on her parents' farm.
Linus and Mildred knew each other since childhood, as their family farms were only about three miles apart. They went together for seven years before they were married.
Linus was a farmer for his entire working life; Mildred was a housewife. Beginning a couple of years before their marriage, Linus farmed on some land he rented and raised livestock. After they were married, they moved to a farmhouse one mil west of Linus' parents' farm. Around this time, Linus began to farm his parents' land. In the fall of 1936, Linus' parents moved from the family farm to Ceresco; Linus and Mildred moved to the family farm where they lived for more than forty years.
Linus' father Augustinus had inherited the family farm debt free in 1912. Augustinus did not actively farm after 1912 and mortgaged the land over the years. After Linus began to manage the family farm in 1936, Augustinus was able to reducee mortgage substantially, using the income generated from the harvests. Corn and soybeans were the main crops grown, and occasionally milo and winter wheat. The farm was almost paid off when Augustinus and Hermanda died in the late 1940s. Durinng the next 20 years or so, Linus gradually bought out the equity of his brothers and sisters. At various time, Linus also had livestock, buying and raising calves until they were ready for slaughter. Linus and Mildred added to the home farm's 200 acres by buying an additional 40 acres in the 1960s. Their three children attended elementary school at a one room schoolhouse, which was a short walk from the family farm. At one time, the school teacher boarded at the farm.
Shortly after he took over management of the farm, Linus became concerned about the amount of soil in the fields that was regularly washed away. To reverse this loss, he tried contour farming. Although helpful, this technique did not ret with the full soil conservation he desired. His pursuit of effective conservation continued and he attended a demonstration on terracing, a new concept in farming. At this demonstration, he saw that terracing protected contour farming by coconserving soil and moisture. He began to construct terraces on the farm in 1945. He found that terracing along with contour farming kept the silt from washing away. He proceeded to protect all the fields with terraces and waterways, and farmemed on contours parallel to the terraces. In recognition of his pioneer efforts in terrace farming, the Saunders County Soil and Conservation District gave the family the Conservation Farm Family award in 1964. The Omaha Herald also recognized Linus' conservation efforts.
In the fall of 1941, Linus purchased a modern corn picker. He wasn't sure if he could really afford this purchase. His father-in-law and brother-in-law, C. O. and Norm Pearson, who jointly farmed nearby, agreed to buy a share of the corn pir. World War II began a couple of months later and the manufacturing of all farm equipment was suspended. The acquisition of the picker prove to be a wise investment and the envy of the neighboring farmers.
Except for the years Linus' brother Joe spent in the Army in World War II, Joe lived on the farm until he was married. Their brother Loyd also lived on the farm except for the time he spent in the Navy during and shortly after the War. Mild prepared meals, washed clothes, and kept house for the entire family. Linus and Loyd farmed jointly and usually worked around 700 acres - the home farm plus land they rented. After Joe was married, he and his family lived on their Uncle Herman's farm just west of the home farm and the brothers often farmed together.
Early in his farming career, Linus saw the economic advantages of farmers working cooperatively, and became active in the Ceresco Farmers Co-op. In the early stages, the Co-op purchased large quantities of fuel for its members at a rate lessan what the farmers would pay individually. Linus later joined the Wahoo Co-op and the Saunders County Co-op. He was active in all three Co-ops simultaneously. It was said that Linus did not talk very much at meetings, but his input was always worth listening to. He served on the Board of all three Co-ops and for several years was the chairman of the Wahoo Co-op. Under his leadership, the Wahoo Co-op expanded significantly. In addition to fuel, the Co-ops purchased fertilizer, seed, and other farm supplies and equipment.
When the children were growing up, family activities usually involved visiting relatives. Often on Sundays, they drove to Omaha to visit Linus' sister Nellie Ann and her family. At Easter, they would drive to Oklahoma and stay with Linus'ter Bernice and her family. During the 1950s, the family spent several summer vacations at a lake in Minnesota.
As with most farms during the 1930s, a series of droughts took their toll and there were several lean years. The crops were generally very good in the 1940s. During some bad farming years in the 1950s, Linus worked in construction in Lincolnd Mildred worked for a short time at a hospital in Wahoo. Weather in the 1960s was mixed and there was a crop failure in 1970. Around that time when Linus thought about retirement, he was concerned on how they would make it financially, as the farm was still mortgaged. He felt that he might have to find some part time work after he retired from farming. As things turned out, the early 1970s brought a few years of excellent weather and high crop prices. Linus was able to retire in 1974, with the farm completely paid for. He even bought a new car. Linus and Mildred lived at the farm for four more years. Shortly after Linus retired, Loyd married and moved to Wahoo. Linus kept up a large vegetable garden as a retiremenment project. Linus and Mildred sold the farm house with 10 acres of land in 1978, and bought and moved into a house in Ceresco. They kept the farmland, which Loyd farmed until he retired. Then Mildred's nephew Kent took over farming the land. Mildred continued to live in the Ceresco house after Linus died in 1982, and moved to a rest home in Wahoo where she has lived since 1996.
Beginning in the early 1970s, Linus and Mildred spent the Christmas seasons in California with their children, Jack and Ann, and their families. Lee would usually join them there. Most of the time, Linus and Mildred drove on these trips.y usually went through Arizona where they visited Linus' sister Nellie Ann, and stopped in Oklahoma to visit another sister Bernice and her family. They liked to travel and do different things when they came to California. They enjoyed site seeing and going out to restaurants. For several years, Linus, Jack, and Randy went deep sea fishing during the annual visits. After Linus died, Mildred continued to spend Thanksgiving and Christmas in California for several more years.
Linus and Mildred were both quiet and reserved people. They had mild temperaments and did not complain about things. They were both sociable and liked to talk to relatives, friends, people they had just met or even to strangers. They werery devoted to their family. Like his father, Linus read a lot and could discuss a variety of subjects. He read books, magazines, and newspapers, and also liked to do crossword puzzles. He enjoyed watching baseball games on television. Mildred was an excellent cook and dedicated farm wife. She liked to crochet. At one time, she was an officer in the Saunders County Good Neighbors Extension Club. They were both active members of Grace Lutheran Church, a church that Linus' grandfather co-founded. Linus served as church deacon and for many years was the treasurer of the Church's cemetery. Mildred was active in the church's women's group, serving in various officer posts, including president and secretary.

LINCOLN STAR - SEPTEMBER 30, 1982

ERICKSON - Linus J, 73, Ceresco, died Tuesday in Lincoln. Retired farmer. Born Swedeburg. Member, Grace Lutheran Church, rural Wahoo. Board member, Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery. Survivors: wife, Mildred; sons, Jack, Rodego Bay, Calif., Lee,n Minn.; daughter, Mrs. Randy (Ann) McGregor, Walnut Creek, Calif.; brothers, Joseph, Ceresco, Lloyd, Wahoo; sisters, Hilda Erdahl, Tucson, Ariz., Mrs. John (Bernice) Mostrom, Bartlesville, Okla., Nellie Ann Erickson, Prescott, Ariz.; two grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Grace Lutheran Church, rural Wahoo. The Rev. Richard Woolard. Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg. Memorials to the church or American Cancer Fund. NELSON FUNERAL HOME, Ceresco.

LINCOLN STAR - OCTOBER 1, 1982
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ERICKSON - Linus J, 73, Ceresco, died Tuesday in Lincoln.
Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Grace Lutheran Church, rural Wahoo. Pallbearers: Lawrence Lindquist, Leland, Loren, Russell Swanson, Vernon Olson, Lyle Wedberg. Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg. Memorials to the church or American Cancer Fund.LSON FUNERAL HOME, Ceresco.

Linus married Mildred Charlotte Pearson on 22 Mar 1935 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Mildred (daughter of Carl Oscar (C.O.) Pearson and Milsa Marie Olive Ekdahl) was born on 23 Jan 1910 in Swedeburg, Saunders, Nebraska; died on 7 Mar 2004 in Wahoo, Saunders, Nebraska; was buried on 10 Mar 2004 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 12 Sep 1915, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 1 Jun 1930, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

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TULSA WORLD - October 5, 2000

Bernice A. (Erickson) Mostrom

Bernice A. (Erickson) Mostrom, 85, homemaker, died Tuesday. Memorial services 11 a.m. Friday, First Presbyterian Church. Neekamp.

Bernice married John Mostrom on 28 Mar 1938 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. John was born on 20 Nov 1914 in 11 26 1998; died on 26 Nov 1998 in Bartlesville, Washington County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 20 Jun 1917, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 18 Jun 1933, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

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LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - MARCH 24, 2011

Erickson, Loyd "Eric"

Loyd "Eric" Erickson, 92, of Wahoo, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Saunders Medical Center in Wahoo. He was born May 5, 1918 in a small farm northwest of Ceresco to Augustinus and Hermanda (Bengtson) Erickson. On September 23, 1944, Eric enlisted in the United States Navy and served for two years during WWII. He then returned to the Ceresco area to farm. On January 24, 1976, he married Peggy Davis at the First Congregational Church in Wahoo.

Preceded in death by parents, three sisters, one brother. Survived by wife Peg, Wahoo; daughter Sue (David) DuBois, Wahoo; brother Joe (Dorothy) Erickson, Lincoln; grandchildren Malinda Dubois, Erica Weatherwax, both Lincoln, Sam DuBois, Allison DuBois, both Wahoo; many nieces and nephews.

Memorial service: 10 a.m., Friday, First Presbyterian Church. Military Funeral Honors by Ceresco American Legion Post #244 and Wahoo VFW Post #4502. Visitation: Thursday, 5-8 p.m., funeral home. Memorials to First Congregational Church or Grace Lutheran Church in Wahoo. Eric's ashes will be placed under his favorite tree on his boyhood farm. Please visit www.prussnabity.com. Arrangments by Pruss-Nabity Funeral Home, Wahoo.

LIFE LEGACY - PRUSS-NABITY FUNERAL HOME

Loyd

Loyd married Peg Davis Curda on 24 Jan 1976 in First Congregational Church, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 13 and 14 Jan 1920, Trenton Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin
• Baptism: 23 Jun 1912, Lawrence, Kansas
• 1930 Federal Census: 3 Apr 1930, Kirkland Village, Franklin Township, Dekalb County, Illinois

Notes:

THE TRUED FAMILY IN THE U.S.A.

PHILLIP: Born May 22, 1912. Graduated from high school, then entered Augustana College He sang in many of the school choral organizations and has distinct musical gifts. Directed many young people groups in churches where he served as student papastor. After receiving his B. A. degree from Augustana he sought work on the east coast and chose not to follow the ministry. Married Eva Cunningham of Stanford, Fla., Sept. 1942. Enlisted in the U. S. Navy and served on warships throughout WW2. Works for Veterans Administration at St. Petersburg, Fla., and has been active in organizing the Redeemer Lutheran Church. He helps with the choir and is a Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent. They have one child: David, born Feb. 26, 1946.

S. Clarence Trued, Author - Published 1953

ST PETERSBURG TIMES - OCTOBER 24, 1998

TRUED, PHILIP L.

TRUED, PHILIP L., 86, St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Oct. 22, 1998) at Hospice Woodside, Pinellas Park. Born in Lawrence, Kan. he came here in 1967 from Sanford. He was a field director of the National Red Cross for 31 years and was a member of American Red Cross Retirees. He was a 1935 graduate of Augustina University of Rock Island, Ill. Locally, he was the last surviving charter member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. During World War II, he served in the Navy. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Eva C.; a son, C. David, Newnan, Ga.; a daughter, Kay Marlene Jones, Seminole; a brother, LaVern, Sanford; a sister, Leona Bivens, Madera, Calif.; and a granddaughter, Rebecca Meeks, Moore, S.C. R. Lee Williams & Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 49th St. N Chapel, St. Petersburg.

Philip married Eva Cunningham about 1942. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 13 and 14 Jan 1920, Trenton Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin
• 1930 Federal Census: 3 Apr 1930, Kirkland Village, Franklin Township, Dekalb County, Illinois

Notes:

THE TRUED FAMILY IN THE U.S.A.

LAVERNE: Born Dec. 29, 1918. Graduated from high school, then worked for his Uncle Carl in wheat and sheep ranching operations in Kansas, mostly driving tractors. He enlisted in the U. S. Army during WW2 and served with General Patton

Lavern married Marjorie Bos in Mar 1951. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 13 and 14 Jan 1920, Trenton Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin
• 1930 Federal Census: 3 Apr 1930, Kirkland Village, Franklin Township, Dekalb County, Illinois

Notes:

THE TRUED FAMILY IN THE U.S.A.

PAUL: Born July 12, 1920. Was ill with bronchial condition for several years but recovered and graduated from high school in Tribune, Kansas. Was interested in electronics and radio and when WW2 came he enlisted in the U. S. Army where he served as instructor in these subjects. Became a sergeant. He married Erma Schroeder of Arconville, Ill., in June 1944. Works in the radar division of Western Electric Co., at Winston-Salem, N. C. He also serves as organist in the Lutheran church, where he spent hundreds of hours and vacation time building an electronic organ, which the city claims is superior to most national makes. He has been highly commended for this skill and his devotion to the Lord. It is called

Paul married Erma Schroeder in Jun 1944. Erma was born in 1919; died on 18 Dec 1974 in Dallas County, Texas; was buried in Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Douglas married Alexandra "Lexy" Lou Bell on 9 Jul 1961 in First Methodist Church, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Alexandra was born on 30 Jun 1939 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; died on 15 Dec 2008; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Pam. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: ? Albright. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Gray. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Powell. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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LOUDOUN EASTERNER NEWSPAPER

OBITUARIES

KEITH ELWOOD BRODD

Keith Elwood Brodd, formerly of Sterling and a past Master of the Sterling Masonic Lodge, died Sept. 23 at his home in Tappahannock, Va.

He was born July 19, 1932 in Swedeburg, Nebraska. Retired from the District of Columbia Highway Department, Bridge Division, he relocated in 1991 to Tappahannock, where he volunteered for the Laborers for Christ, Habitat For Humanity, and Hospicce Society of Tappahanock and the Northern Neck. He had been building coordinator at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Herndon and Head Elder at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Calleo, Va. He was the past master of the Sterling Masonic Lodge as well as a member of the Eastern Star Chaper of Herndon.

Survivors include his wife, Maud Gates Brodd of Tappahannock; his children, Sharon Brodd Keating of Chambersburg, Pa. and Keith Wayne Brodd of Sterling; six grandchildren, William, Daniel, and Christopher Keating and Jon-Paul, Nicholas, and Joshua Brodd of Sterling, VA; and two brothers, Elton W. Brodd of Lincoln, Neb. and C. Ferde Brodd of Lake Los Angeles.

Memorial donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 369, Americus, Ga. 31709 or Hospice Society, Riverside/Tappahannock, Medical Arts Bldg A, Suite 201, 618 Hospital Road, Tappahannock, Va. 22560.

RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH - SEPTEMBER 25, 2002

Brodd -- Keith Elwood

Keith Elwood, 70, a retired District of Columbia Government Bridge Division assistant engineer, husband of Maud Gates Brodd.

RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH - September 25, 2002

BRODD: Keith Elwood Brodd

Keith Elwood Brodd, 70, of Tappahannock, died Monday, September 23, 2002 at his residence. He was a retired assistant engineer for the District of Columbia Government Bridge Division. Mr. Brodd was Past Master of Sterling Masonic Lodge; Past Patron of Herndon Eastern Star Chapter; a Laborer for Christ, 1991 to 1999; member of Habitat for Humanity, 1996 to present; member of Riverside-Tappahannock Hospice and Northern Neck Hospice, 2000 to present; member, head elder and active in the construction of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Maud G. Brodd; two children, Sharon Brodd Keating of Chambersburg, Pa. and Keith Wayne Brodd of Sterling; two brothers, Elton Brodd of Lincoln, Neb. and Ferde Brodd of Lake Los Angeles, Calif.; six grandchildren, William, Daniel and Christopher Keating, Jon-Paul, Nicholas and Joshua Brodd. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Friday, September 27 in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, two miles west of Callao on Route 202, with Pastor Michael E. Ramming officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 576, Callao, Va. 22435; Riverside-Tappahannock Hospice, Medical Arts Building A, Suite 201, 618 Hospital Road, Tappahannock, Va. 22560 or Habitat for Humanity RV, CARE-A-VANNERS, P.O. Box 369, Americus, Ga. 31709.

Keith married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - JULY 27, 2011

BRODD, LAWREN DALE

Lawren Dale Brodd, 69, Lincoln, died Monday, July 25, 2011. Born March 19, 1942 in Lincoln to Lawrence and Evelyn (Semenec) Brodd. Retired Deputy Fire Chief, Lincoln Fire Department, owner of Brodd's Small Engine Repair, Irrigation technician/mechanic at The Country Club of Lincoln for 53 years. Member: St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Sunrise Kiwanis. Loved to travel.

Family members include wife, Sherry; sons, daughters-in-law, Tim and Jodi, Mark and Lina, Matt and Kendra; step-sons, spouse, Eric and Kelly Maxwell, Darin Maxwell; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; brother, sister-in-law, Merlin and Linda Brodd; aunt, Wilma Decker; and nieces. Preceded in death by parents.

Funeral service: 10 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2011, St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd. Rev. Wayne Alloway, officiating. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Wednesday with family greeting friends from 6-7:30 p.m. at Roper and Sons, 4300 "O" St. Memorials to the church, Sunrise Kiwanis or American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Roper and Sons Funeral Services. Condolences or personal reflections may be sent online at www.roperandsons.com.

ROPER AND SONS

Lawren Dale Brodd

69, Lincoln, died Monday (7-25-11). Born (3-19-42) in Lincoln, Nebraska to Lawrence and Evelyn (Semenec) Brodd. Ret. Deputy Fire Chief, Lincoln Fire Department, owner of Brodd

Family/Spouse: Alpha Hoback. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sherry. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 20 Jul 1930, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 17 Jun 1945, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Graduation: 28 May 1948, Luther Academy, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

Marlin served in the Army during the Korean Conflict from December 6, 1951 until December 5, 1953.
He was stationed in the Marshall Islands Bikini Atoll. Marlin acted as a butcher, a baker and then the Ice Cream Maker before being sent state side and being Honorably discharged from Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Marlin's rank was Corporal in the Quarter Master Corps. During his military service, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - JUNE 12, 2003

Olson --Marlin Dewey, 73, Wahoo, died Tuesday (6/10/03) in Lincoln. Born in Wahoo. Former farmer; part-time worker for Virgl Implement.
Survivors: wife, Phyllis; daughters, Crystal Annette Balthrop, Newman, Ga., Marlys Elaine Jones, Lincoln, Becky Jo Olson-Kellogg, Minneapolis; sisters, Jean Mortensen, Janet Sayers, both of Omaha; uncle, Dwain Benson, Wahoo; grandson, Grahammson Kellogg, Minneapolis.
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg. Burial: 9 a.m. Friday, Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Thursday, Pruss-Nabity Funeral Home, Wahoo. Memorials: Handicap accessibility fund, at the church.

OMAHA WORLD HEARALD - JUNE 12, 2003

OLSON-Marlin D., age 73, Wahoo. Survived by wife, Phyllis; daughters, Crystal (Jerry) Balthrop, Newnan, GA, Marlys (Charles) Jones, Lincoln, Becky Jo Olson-Kellogg (James
Kellogg), Minneapolis, MN; grandson, Grahamm Olson Kellogg, Minneapolis, MN; sisters, Jean Mortensen, Janet (Richard) Sayers, all Omaha; brother-in-law, Martin (Marlene) Pearson, Ceresco; uncle, Dwain Benson, Wahoo; nieces; nephews; cousins; friends.
MEMORIAL SERVICE Fri. 10 am, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg. Burial Fri. 9 am, Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery, Military Honors by Fort Riley, KS Honor Guard. VISITATION Thurs. 2-8 pm, Funeral Home. Memorials to Handicap Accessibility Fund ate Church. View complete obituary and send condolences@www.prussnabity.com
PRUSS-NABITY Funeral Home
Wahoo, NE 402-443-3128

WAHOO NEWSPAPER, JUNE 19, 2003

Marlin Olson
WAHOO

Marlin married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: David DuBois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Jones. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]