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Ellen Sophia Johnson

Female 1878 - 1919  (40 years)


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  1. 1.  Ellen Sophia 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.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Emigration: 1886, Arrival
    • Confirmation: 1 Apr 1894, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

    Notes:


    WAHOO WASP - JANUARY 30, 1919

    DEATH OF MRS. WILLIAM BENGTSON

    Mrs. William Bengtson, wife of William Bengtson, residing two miles west of Swedeburg, passed away last Thursday morning at the age of forty years. Death was caused from complications resulting from the influenza. She leaves to mourn hers a husband, two children, eight and ten years old, an aged father, two sisters and one brother, and a very large circle of relatives and intimate friends. An open air funeral was held from the house, two miles west of Swedeburg on Friday afternnoon which was one of genuine solemnity and sadness. The floral tributes were both many in number and very rich in appearance. The body was laid to rest in the cemetery of the Lutheran Church, Swedeburg which church the deceased had been a member for many years. Many sympathies go with the husband.

    Ellen married Wilhelm Bengtson on 3 Apr 1907 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Wilhelm (son of Nels (Nils) Bengtson and Nilla (Nellie) Bengtssdotter) was born on 2 Oct 1879 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 23 Oct 1927 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 25 Oct 1927 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Florence Violet Bengtson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 May 1908 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 2 Jan 2003 in Saunders County Hospital, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 4 Jan 2003 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.
    2. 3. Dwain William Bengtson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 May 1910 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 8 Feb 2004 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Florence Violet Bengtson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ellen1) was born on 23 May 1908 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 2 Jan 2003 in Saunders County Hospital, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 4 Jan 2003 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 4. Marlin Dewey Olson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jun 1930 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 10 Jun 2003 in Bryan LGH East, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 13 Jun 2003 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.
    2. 5. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 6. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Dwain William Bengtson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ellen1) was born on 1 May 1910 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 8 Feb 2004 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 7. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 8. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 9. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Marlin Dewey Olson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Florence2, 1.Ellen1) was born on 3 Jun 1930 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 10 Jun 2003 in Bryan LGH East, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 13 Jun 2003 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 10. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 11. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 12. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 5.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Florence2, 1.Ellen1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 14. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 15. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 6.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Florence2, 1.Ellen1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 18. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 7.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Dwain2, 1.Ellen1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 20. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 8.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Dwain2, 1.Ellen1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Christopher Weise  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jul 1977; died in Feb 1997.

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 9.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Dwain2, 1.Ellen1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Marlin3, 2.Florence2, 1.Ellen1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 11.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Marlin3, 2.Florence2, 1.Ellen1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 12.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Marlin3, 2.Florence2, 1.Ellen1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 13.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.Living3, 2.Florence2, 1.Ellen1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 14.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.Living3, 2.Florence2, 1.Ellen1)

  6. 15.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.Living3, 2.Florence2, 1.Ellen1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 16.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.Living3, 2.Florence2, 1.Ellen1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 17.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (6.Living3, 2.Florence2, 1.Ellen1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 18.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (6.Living3, 2.Florence2, 1.Ellen1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 34. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 19.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Living3, 3.Dwain2, 1.Ellen1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 36. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  11. 20.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Living3, 3.Dwain2, 1.Ellen1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 38. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 39. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 40. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 41. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 42. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 43. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 21.  Christopher Weise Descendancy chart to this point (8.Living3, 3.Dwain2, 1.Ellen1) was born in Jul 1977; died in Feb 1997.

  13. 22.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Living3, 3.Dwain2, 1.Ellen1)

  14. 23.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Living3, 3.Dwain2, 1.Ellen1)

  15. 24.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Living3, 3.Dwain2, 1.Ellen1)

  16. 25.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Living3, 3.Dwain2, 1.Ellen1)

  17. 26.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Living3, 3.Dwain2, 1.Ellen1)



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