Other Events and Attributes:

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

Notes:

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

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

Notes:

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - OCTOBER 3, 1963

OBITUARY

ANNA MATHILDA WALIN

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

ANNA WALIN RITES AT CERESCO SATURDAY - NEWSPAPER AND DATE UNKNOWN

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

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

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

Anna married Klaes (Claus) Levine Walin on 18 Feb 1887 in Rural Saunders County, Nebraska. Klaes (son of Anders Walin and Charlotta Adamson) was born on 9 Nov 1862; died on 21 Apr 1935 in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 26 Mar 1872, Broddetorp Parish Skaraborgs Lan, Sweden
• Confirmation: 18 Jul 1886, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

August Brodd was born in Sweden. He came to this country with his parents and 2 sisters. They moved to Wyoming and lived there several years. The family moved to Nebraska in 1882. Hilma Greenberg arrived in Swedeburg from Sweden in 1894. August farmed Mr. J. W. Johnson's farm for several years. August was president of the Farmers Cooperative Elevator of Ceresco for many years and donated many hundreds of hours of work to keep it intact during the depression years and in making it develop later into a strong business organization to serve the farmers of the community.

THE NEBRASKA STATE JOURNAL - FEBRUARY 14, 1898
August Brodd is having a tussle with a spell of sickness at present and is under the care of the doctor.

August married Hilma Gronberg on 25 Jan 1899 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Hilma was born on 17 Jun 1875 in Riseberga, Sweden; died on 9 May 1946 in her home in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 8 Aug 1874, Broddetorp Parish Skaraborgs Lan, Sweden
• Confirmation: 21 Apr 1889, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

Augusta came to America with her parents, and moved to Wyoming where she lived until she was 8 years old. At that time, she came with her family to Nebraska (1882). She married Carl Nelson and they farmed near the Bethlehem Covenant Church near Waverly, Lancaster, Nebraska. She died of Uremic Poisoning when she was 42. All of the Nelson children lived for a time at the Will Pearson home, in order to attend confirmation.

Augusta married Carl Us Nelson on 18 Jan 1895 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Carl was born on 14 Aug 1869 in Sweden; died on 10 Feb 1937 in Swedeburg, 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 5 and 7 Feb 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1910 Federal Census: Between 9 and 10 May 1910, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 10 Dec 1882
• Confirmation: 30 Apr 1893, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1900 Federal Census: 8 Jun 1900, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1930 Federal Census: 1 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

Clara was born the 4th child of Anders and Gustafva Brodd, and their first here in America. She was born in Carbon, Wyoming, and at the age of 5 moved with her family to Nebraska. She was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska, and also confirmed there. When she was a young lady, she traveled back to Wyoming to help care for her aunt, (Mrs. J. W. Johnson). She also worked in Mr. Johnson's restaurant. While there, she met Will Pearson, and later married him.
In 1905, they moved back to Nebraska, and for a short time lived on a farm by Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska, but later purchased a farm near Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska. Will died in 1920, and Clara remained on the farm until 1935n Irvin got married. She left the farm and worked in Mead, Lincoln, & Omaha Nebraska as a housekeeper and caring for elderly people. She later bought a home in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska where she lived until her death. The home she bought had at one time been a hotel.
Clara's brother Herman married Lily Bengtson. Lily's brother Wilhelm, is Florence Bengtson Olson's father.

OBITUARY

Clara Elizabeth Brodd was born to Anders Gustaf and Gustava Brodd, June 23, 1877 in Carbon, Wyo. Death came to her at the Saunders County Hospital, Wahoo, Nebraska, November 13, 1957 at the age of 80 years, four months and 21 days after a lining illness.
She was baptized October 21, 1882 and confirmed April 30, 1893 in the Lutheran Church at Swedeburg, Nebraska.
On October 22, 1901 she was united in marriage to Peter William Pearson at Scandinavian Lutheran Church, Laramie, Wyo. To this union were born three sons, namely Elmer, Herman and Irvin, all of Ceresco and one daughter Edna, Mrs. Julius Brosm of Monmouth, Ore.
Her husband preceded her in death June 24, 1920. One sister Augusta, Mrs. Carl Nelson, and one brother, Carl Herman Brodd also preceded her in death.
Family residence has been in Laramie, Wyoming, Weston and Ceresco, Nebr.
Clara was a loving and a devoted mother. As long as health permitted, she was willing at all times to help others in time of need. She was a charter member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Ceresco to which she was always faithful.
She leaves to mourn her departure three sons, one daughter, twelve grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Also one sister Anna ( Mrs. C. L. Walin), one brother J. A. Brodd, and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Nels Olson at the Immanuel Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. Friday, November 15. Mrs. Leonard Palm was organist and Mrs. Glenn Larsen was soloist.
Pallbearers were Harold Brodd, Melvin Nelson, Omar Sutton, Richard Brodd, Norman Pearson and Edward Walin.
Internment was in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Nebr.

Clara married Peter William "Will" Pearson on 22 Oct 1901 in Scandinavian Lutheran Church, Laramie, Wyoming. Peter (son of Christian P. Pearson and Johanna (Nilsdotter) Olson) was born on 20 Jun 1877 in Saunders County, Nebraska, on a farm near Weston; died on 24 Jun 1920 in at his home on a farm near Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 17 Oct 1879, Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming
• Confirmation: 1 Apr 1894, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

Herman was born in Carbon, Wyoming, and at the age of 3, moved with his family to Nebraska. He was baptized and confirmed at the Grace Lutheran Church in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Herman had the gene that carried Red Hair! He and Lillie farmed, and later moved to a home in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska. Lillie named Florence Moline.

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - AUGUST 7, 1957

CARL BRODD DIES ON FRIDAY

Carl Herman Brodd, seventy-five year member of the Ceresco community, passed away Friday, August 2nd.
Mr. Brodd, born in Carbon, Wyoming, October 17,1879, moved to the Ceresco Community when he was only three years old, and has been a resident there, all his life.
He and his wife Lillie are both charter members of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco.
Survivors are: wife, Lillie, four sons, Virgil, Richard, Lawrence, and Kenneth; one brother, August; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Walin and Mrs. Clara Pearson; fourteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ceresco with Pastor Nels Olson officiating.
Internment was at Grace Lutheran Cemetery at Swedeburg.

Herman married Lillie Bengtson on 18 Dec 1901 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Lillie was born on 12 Feb 1878 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 11 Jul 1964 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 13 Jul 1964 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 10 Feb 1888, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 19 Apr 1903, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - JUNE 16, 1955

MRS. EDNA ANDRESON, CERESCO, DIES

Mrs. Edna Elizabeth Anderson, 67, passed away on Monday of last week.
Survivors include husband, Theodore; son Milton, Rock Island, Ill.; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Larson, Wahoo, Mrs. Margaret Palm, Ceresco; seven grandchildren; mother, Mrs. Anna Walin of Ceresco; four sisters, Mrs. Esther Nelson, Mrs. Norma Her, Davey; Mrs. Pauline Widman, Mead; Mrs. Althea Heiser, Exeter; brother, Edward, Ceresco.
Services were Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church at Ceresco. The Rev. Nels Olson officiating.
Burial at Swedeburg.

OBITUARY

Mrs. Edna Ellizabeth Anderson, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Walin, was born January 21, 1888 on a farm four miles northwest of Ceresco. She received her summons to enter into her eternal rest at 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 6, 1955 in the Community Hospital in Wahoo, at the age of 67 years 4 months and 15 days. She was baptised by Pastor F. N. Swanberg and confirmed in Grace Lutheran church, Swedeburg, April 19, 1903 by Pastor John Torell.

She was united in marriage to Mr. Theodore Anderson, February 13, 1913, who together with the following children, mourn her sudden departure from this life; one son, Milton of Rock Island, Ill.; two daughters, Betty Larson of Wahoo and Margaret Palm of Cersco; seven grandchildren. A daughter, Mildred, passed away in 1929 at the age of thirteenthru.
She also leaves to mourn her demise, her aged mother, Mrs. Anna Walin and one brother, Edward of Ceresco, also four sisters, Esther Nelson and Norma Heiser of Davey; Pauline Widman of Mead and Althea Heiser of Exeter, besides many other relatives and a large circle of friends.

She has suffered from reoccurring attacks of bronchial asthma and has been in frail health and under the care of doctors for the past twenty-five years. Yet, out of her long illness, has come a blessing instead of a breakdown. In the crucible of physical affliction, precious gold of a sanctified personality was refined and of her it could truly be said as Shakespeare once wrote: "In illness not let me so much say, am I getting better of my pain? as, am I getting better for it?" Her swweet, winning personality, characterized by humility, with no thought of reward or recognition; her patience in all life's experiences; her faithfulness and devoted giving of self for loved ones; her emphasis upon the "one things needful" the joy she manifested when it was possible for her to worship in the House of God; and above all, her simple childlike and unswerving faith in her Saviour. "the same yesterday, now and forever" is a glorious heritage that she bequeaths to her loved ones and to her Church, exemplifying the eternal truth of "That to them that love God all things work together for good." Peace be unto her memory!

Ther funeral services were held at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 1955, with the pastor, Rev. Nels E. Olson, officiating.

Mrs. Norris Johnson presided at the organ and accompanied Misses Betty and Jane Pearson and Donna Peterson who sang.

Edna married Theodore Anderson on 18 Feb 1912 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Theodore was born on 28 Jun 1888 in Nebraska; died on 24 Jan 1967; was buried on 26 Jan 1967 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery,Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Confirmation: 8 Apr 1906, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

OBITUARY OF CARL R. WALIN

Mr. Carl R. Walin, son of Mrs. Anna Walin and the late C. L. Walin, was born on a farm near Ceresco, Nebr. on September 25, 1890. He was baptised an confirmed in the Lutheran Church at Swedeburg, by the pioneer pastor, Rev. John Torell. He married Miss Judith Torell, January 1, 1913. The young couple engaged in farming for many years until Mrs. Walin's health began to fail and they left the farm in the late twenties and moved to Lincoln where Carl worked as a carpenter.

August 7, 1933, their daughter Ruth passed away at the tender age of fifteen years. Mrs. Walin was seriously ill at that time and passed away June 20th the following year.

Carl and his sone Robert were now alone. The depression of the thirties made living for most city workers, exceedingly difficult, especially for a father with a boy of school age, with no mother to care for the home. Consequently Carl and Robert came to live with sisters in Ceresco and Davey. Mr. Walin has worked in this community the past ten years as a carpenter and painter. People liked his work as well as the wage he asked and soon he was busy all the time.

He was blessed with a pleasing personality and cheerful disposition. He had many trials, but never spoke of them. He bore even the excruciating pain of the last two days of his life without complaining. A year ago he rented a house west of Davey and set up housekeeping. The furniture from the former home in Lincoln was brought together and his mother came to keep house. The arrangements seemed to be ideal and mother as well as son. were very happy.

Carl was a man of strong physical physique and good health. He had experienced no distress or discomfort, but two weeks ago he went to a Lincoln doctor for a checkup to satisfy himself that the slight symptoms of a internal disorder, which he had experienced could be remedied. Upon examination the ailment was found to be ???and he submitted to an operation at Lincoln General hospital on Friday, December 13. At first the process of recovery was normal, but suddenly there was a change for the worse and he passed away Tuesday morning December 17 at the age of 56 years, 2 months and 21 days.

He is deeply mourned by his son, Robert of Laurel, Miss.; his mother, Mrs. Anna Walin; five sisters: Mrs. Theo Anderson; Mrs. Henry Heiser, Mrs. Herbert Nelson, Mrs. Wm. Widman, Mrs. Edward Heiser and one brother, Edward Walin; many other relatives and a host of friends.

Mr. Walin was a member of the First Lutheran church in Lincoln.

Carl married Judith Eleonora Torrell on 1 Jan 1913 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Judith was born on 24 Aug 1888 in Nebraska; died on 20 Jun 1934 in at her home in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

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

Notes:

WAHOO DEMOCRAT - SEPTEMBER 4, 1919

CERESCO NEWS

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

THE CERESCO COURIER- SEPTEMBER 11, 1919

OBITUARY

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

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 17 Sep 1896
• Confirmation: 16 Jun 1912

Notes:

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - JUNE 1, 1995

ESTHER V. NELSON

Esther V. Nelson, 98, of rural Davey, died Thursday, May 25, 1995 at the Saunders County Community Hospital in Wahoo.
Ms. Nelson was born August 20, 1896 in Saunders County. She was a charter member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ceresco.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Laurel and Rose Nelson of Davey; sister, Mrs. Henry Heiser of Lincoln, two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 29, 1995 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ceresco. Pastor Richard Woolard officiated. Burial took place at the Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery, rural Wahoo. Pall bearers were Gary W. Nelson, Stacey W. Nelsonavid Stark, Leonard Palm, Paul Heiser, Harvey Wegeman.
Memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ceresco.
Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Home in Ceresco.

Esther married Herbert William Nelson on 16 May 1923. Herbert was born on 13 Jun 1889 in Holyoke, Colorado; died on 27 Dec 1967 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 30 Dec 1967 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 19 Mar 1899, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 9 May 1915

Notes:

WAHOO WASP - JUNE 20, 1929

FARMER TAKE HIS OWN LIFE TUESDAY MORNING

BODY OF ARTHUR WALIN FOUND HANGING IN BARN

OVERWORK AND ILL HEALTH LED CERESCO MAN TO TAKE LIFE

Overworked by his attempt to farm 240 acres without help and ill health led Arthur Walin, 29, farmer of Ceresco to take his own life early Tuesday morning, according to Sheriff's officers.
Walin's body was found hanging in a rafter in his barn at 7 o'clock Tuesday morning by his wife Christiana, when she went to tell her husband breakfast was ready. He rose early Tuesday morning and went to the barn to do the chores, his wifd officers.
She summoned Dr. Noyes of Ceresco. When he arrived, he pronounced Walin dead and notified Sheriff Hensell. Walin had been dead several hours, Dr. Noyes said.
In addition to his wife, Walin leaves a 2-year old child, his father and mother, five sisters and two brothers all living in Lancaster County. The body was removed to the C. E. Ericson mortuary at Wahoo.

ARTHUR LAWRENCE WALIN - NEWSPAPER AND DATE UNKNOWN

Mr. Arthur Lawrence Walin was born at Ceresco, Nebr. February 10, 1899. He became a charter member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, when it was organized just ten years ago, and has been a faithful member of said church until his death.

On February 23, 1927, he married Miss Christiana Heiser, and from that time Mr. and Mrs. Walin have made their home four miles south-west of Ceresco. A baby boy was born to them February 1, 1928.Our departed friend has always lived a consistent Christian life. He has loved and used the word of God faithfully.

Of late his health has failed, and his suffering has been far greater than we can realize. During these weeks his good wife stood by his side and strengthened and comforted him with the word of God.

Mr. Walin passed away Tuesday morning, June 18, 1929, at the age of 30 years, 4 months and 7 days. He leaves to mourn his departure the widow, Mrs. Arthur Walin and little Stanley Leroy; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Walin, the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Brodd; brothers, Carl and Edward; sisters, Mrs. Theo Anderson, Mrs. Herbert Nelson, Mrs. Henry Heiser, Mrs. Willie Widman, Mrs. Edward Heiser, and many other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services wer conducted from the C. L. Walin home at 2:00 o'clock and from the Lutheran church at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon, when Rev. Peterson spoke on these words from Psalm 39:13 - "Oh, spare me that I may recover strength, before I go hence and be no more."

The pallbearers were Herman Walin, Martin Trued, Clemens Brodd, Herbert Brodd, Harold Brodd, and Herman Pearson. Burial was made in the Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery.

May God sustain and comfort the bereaved and guide them in His wisdom and love, to the end that they "may be strong to applaud with all the saints what is the breadth and the length and depth and to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge that you may be ??? until all the fullness of God."

Aurther married Christiana Heiser on 23 Feb 1927 in Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska. Christiana was born on 23 Apr 1906 in Nebraska; died on 12 Aug 1981 in Scio, Linn, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 14 Apr 1901
• Confirmation: 13 May 1917

Notes:

LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - MAY 2001

Heiser - Norma I., 100, Ceresco, widow of Henry F. G., died Monday (4/30/01) in Wahoo. Born, Ceresco (3/13/1901) to Cales L. and Anna M. (Brodd) Walin. Attended Luther College Academy, Wahoo. Homemaker. Charter member, Immanuel Lutheran Chu, Ceresco.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Paul H. and Norma E., Ceresco, James L. and Carlene, McMinnville, Ore.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews.
Memorial services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco. The Rev. Fred Meuter. Interment: 10 a.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Park. Family and friends meet at 9:45 a.m. at Gate 2. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Friday, Nelson Funeral Homeeresco. Prayer service: 7 p.m. Friday, funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Bethphage Mission.

Norma married Henry (Hank) Frederich Gotlab Heiser on 21 Dec 1927 in the Walin family farm home, northwest of Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska. Henry was born on 8 Dec 1904 in Rural Valparaiso, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 13 May 1986 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 16 May 1986 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 17 May 1903, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 13 May 1917, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

LINCOLN STAR - FEBRUARY 10, 1975
LINCOLN EVENING JOURNAL - FEBRUARY 10, 1975

WIDMAN - Mrs. William (Pauline) V., 71, Mead, died Sunday. Survivors: husband, daughters, Mrs. Vern (Marion) Brokaw, Everett, Wash., Mrs. Robert (Viola) Scoles, Mead; brother, Edward Walin, Lincoln; sisters, Mrs. Esther Nelson, Ceresco, Mrs.ry (Norma) Heiser, Lincoln, Mrs. Althea Heiser, Fairview, Mont.; six grandchildren; great grandchild.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Alma Lutheran Church, Mead. The Rev. Keith M. McKay. Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo. Prayer Service - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Ericson's-Hult Funeral Home, Wahoo.

THE LINCOLN STAR - FEBRUARY 12, 1975

WIDMAN - Mrs. William (Pauline) V., 71, Mead, died Sunday.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Alma Lutheran Church, Mead. Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo. Ericson's-Hult Funeral Home, Wahoo.

Pauline married William "Willie" Widman on 2 Feb 1923. William was born on 3 Mar 1901 in Nebraska; died on 24 Mar 1982. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - AUGUST 11, 1977

EDWARD R. WALIN RITES SATURDAY

Funeral services for Edward R. Walin, 70, were held Saturday, August 6, 1977 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ceresco with Rev. Harold E. Hamilton officiating.
Assisting in the service was soloist Irvin L. Pearson, accompanied by organist Mrs. Leonard Palm.
Walin was born Sept. 9, 1907 and died August 3, 1977.
Casket bearers were: Milton Anderson, Paul Heiser, Glenn Larson, Laurel Nelson, Leonard Palm and Robert Scoles. Internment was in Swedeburg Lutheran Church with Nelson Funeral Home in charge.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 8 Jan 1900, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 13 May 1917, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - MARCH 31, 1988

HERBERT BRODD

Ceresco - Herbert Brodd, 88 of Ceresco, died March 23 at the Saunders County Community Hospital. He was born December 28, 1899 in Ceresco to August and Hilma Brodd.
A retired farmer, Brodd had lived in the Ceresco area all his life. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ceresco.
Survivors include two brothers, Harold Brodd and Evald Brodd, both of Wahoo; two sisters, Edith Jasa and Ethyl Brodd, both of Wahoo; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Monday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ceresco. Rev. Richard Woolard officiated. Internment was at Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery. Nelson Funeral Home, Ceresco.

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - APRIL 7, 1988

CARD OF THANKS

BRODD

We wish to thank all of our relatives and friends for the beautiful flowers, cards, food, memorials and expressions of sympathy extended to our family at the loss of our brother and uncle, Hebert F. Brodd. Special thanks to the Saunders Countare Center staff, the hospital staff and the doctors. Thank you also to Rev. Richard Woolard, Margaret Palm, Allan Pearson and the women of the church.

The family of,
Herbert F. Brodd

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 23 Jul 1902, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 6 Sep 1903, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 7 May 1918, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 26 Mar 1905, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

WAHOO NEWSPAPER, OCTOBER 6, 1981

EMELINE N. BRODD FUNERAL SEPT. 23

Services for Miss Emeline N. Brodd, 76, Ceresco, were conducted at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1981 with Pastor Richard Wollard officiating.
Born Feb 5, 1905, at Ceresco, she died at the Saunders County Community Hospital. She was a life-long resident of the Ceresco community, but due to a lingering illness, she spent the past several years at care homes in Fremont and Wahoo.
Survivors include her brothers, Herbert, Harold, Evald and Carl Brodd.; sisters Ethel Brodd and Edith Jasa, Wahoo.
Assisting in the service, was organist Mrs. Leonard Palm and soloist, Irvin Pearson, Jr.
Casket bearers were Robert and Roger Brodd, James Jasa, Emin Eliason, Allan and William Pearson. Interment was in Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 28 Oct 1906, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 7 Jul 1921, Immanuel Lutherna Church, Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

EVALD C. BRODD-KNUDSEN
My grandparents were Anders and Gustafva Brodd who emigrated from Sweden in 1875, and came to Saunders County in the year 1882. My father was August Brodd, their son. My mother was Hilma Greenberg. She came to America from Sweden when she wasxteen years old and came to her sister's home, Mrs. Nels Eliason at Swedeburg, Nebraska. August and Hilma were married January 25, 1899. I am one of their ten children.
My wife Dorothea's grandparents were Anders and Berte Andrea Knudsen who came from Norway and lived southeast of Ceresco. Her father, Herman, was the youngest of five children. Her mother's parents were Olaf and Ida Marie Boquist, who came toe Ceresco community from Illinois. Their daughter, Ida, married Herman Knudsen on May 5, 1897. Dorothea was the youngest of their three children.
I attended Shakespeare grade school northwest of Ceresco, Ceresco High School, Luther Academy and the University of Nebraska night school. Dorothea attended the Bright Star country school southeast of Ceresco and graduated from the Cerescoh School in 1928.
We were married at Waverly, Nebraska, September 8, 1935, lived near Ceresco for two years, and moved to Wahoo in 1937, where we have lived ever since. My employment was at the Union State Bank, Ceresco, for five and one-half years. In 1930, Ime to the First National Bank at Wahoo, where I worked for forty-five years. I retired in 1975.
Our family consists of Robert, born December 1937. He attended North Ward School, Wahoo High School, Nebraska Wesleyan and Midland College. He married Laura Ann Peters of Scribner, Nebraska. They were married in Hooper, Nebraska June 28, 1963hey have two sons, Brian and Daryl, who, at present, are attending Hooper-Loganview High School.
Our son, Roger, was born June 24, 1945, attended North Ward grade school, Wahoo High School, and is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He married Charlene Anderson of Omaha, August 26, 1967, who is a graduate of Nebraska Wesan. They have four sons, David, Joel, Charles and William Robert and reside in Omaha, Nebraska.
We have been very active members of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wahoo during the past forty-two years. Dorothea's extra-curricular activities have been Wahoo Mother's Club, Den Mother, Girl Scout Leader, Wahoo Garden Club and Lutheran Chh Women. I have been in Boy Scout leadership for twenty-five years, many years as an active member in Kiwanis club, Bethlehem Lutheran Church choir, Church Board Member, Wahoo Coin Club and, at present, sing barbershop harmony with the Fremont Pathfinder barbershop chorus. I have always lived in Saunders County. Submitted by Evald C. Brodd
Taken from the book "1983 SAUNDERS COUNTY HISTORY"

LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - APRIL 19, 2003

Brodd-- Evald C. "E.C.," 96, Wahoo, died Friday (4/18/03). Born (9/27/06) on a farm northwest of Ceresco to John August and Hilma (Greenberg) Brodd. Retired, cashier, First National Bank of Wahoo. Graduate, Luther Academy, Wahoo. Memberships:hoo Industries, Saunders Co. Historical Society, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wahoo.
Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Arlene and Gerald Johnson, Shelby; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Laura, Fremont, Roger and Elizabeth, Omaha; sister, Ethel Brodd, Wahoo; seven grandchildren; one stepgrandson; 14 great-grandchildrenhree nephews; three nieces; and a host of cousins and friends.
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wahoo. The Rev. Kent Morse. Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Monday, family present 5-7 p.m., funeral home. Pruss-Nabity Funeral Home, Wahoo.

WAHOO NEWS

EvVALD BRODD

WAHOO

Evald married Dorothea Knudsen on 8 Sep 1935 in In the home of Dorothea's parents, Waverly, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Dorothea was born on 20 Jun 1910 in On the family farm southeast of Ceresco, Nebraska; died on 10 Jan 1998 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 19 Apr 1908, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 23 May 1923, Immanuel Lutherna Church, Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

CERESCO NEWS - SEPTEMBER 20, 1951
OBITUARY

ELLA FLORINE BRODD

Ella Florine Brodd was born in the Swedeburg Parish, Saunders County, February 29, 1903. She was baptized April 19th of the same year.
January 16, 1919, the Brodd family was received into membership of the Immanuel Lutheran church of Ceresco, where Ella was confirmed May 27, 1923.
Ella passed on to be with her Lord, on Thursday, September 13, 191 at the age of 43 years, 6 months and 13 days.
For the past several years she had been afflicted with a lymphatic malfunction in her left leg. Her physical condition varied from day to day until the last two weeks, when she was confined mostly to her bed. Thursday afternoon she was takeo the Lincoln General hospital in Lincoln where she remained for a few hours, and then rapidly failed.
Her pastor visited with her a week before her passing and shared with her the treasured promises that are in store for God's chosen children.
Ella Brodd is survived by her father, John August of Ceresco, sisters, Emile and Ethel of Ceresco, Mrs. Leonard Jasa of Omaha; brothers, Herbert, Harold, and Carl of Ceresco and Evald of Wahoo, together with a host of relative and neighborsd friends.
She is preceded in death by her mother, a sister, Mildred and a brother, Henry.
The funeral service was conducted Monday afternoon, September 17, 1951 from Immanuel Lutheran church with the pastor, Rev. Earl Hedman, officiating.
Mrs. Leonard Palm presided at the organ and singing a duet were Mrs. Norman Bulling and Mrs. Gerald Haines.
Serving as pallbearers were: Bernard Eliason, Axel Pearson, Herman Pearson, Olander Oakeson, Richard Brodd and Herman Walin.
Interment was in Grace Lutheran cemetery.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 1 Aug 1909, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 28 May 1911, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

ETHEL H. BRODD - LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - DECEMBER 4, 2004

WAHOO

Ethel H. Brodd, 93, Wahoo, died Thursday (12/2/04). Born near Ceresco (2/19/11), to John and Hilma (Gronberg) Brodd. Homemaker. Member: Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco, WELCA; Wahoo Coin Club.
Survivors: nephews, niece and spouses, Robert and Laura Ann Brodd, Fremont, Roger and Elizabeth Brodd, Elkhorn, James and Carol Jasa, Arlene and Gerald Johnson, all Wahoo; seven great-nieces and great-nephews; 17 great-great nieces and great-at nephews. Preceded in death by: parents; brothers, Henry, Herbert, Harold, Carl and Evald; sisters, MIldred, Ella, Emeline and Edith; great-nephew, Bill Brodd.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Immanuel Lutheran Church. Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation: 2-8p.m. Monday with family greeting friends 4-6 p.m., Nelson Funeral Home, 505 Second St., Ceresco; one hour prior to services, church. Memorialshe church, Saunders County Care Center; or the Saunders County Miuseum.

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - December 7, 2004

Ethel H. Brodd

WAHOO -Ethel H. Brodd, 93, of Wahoo died Dec. 2 at the Saunders County Care Center in Wahoo.
Brodd was born Feb. 19, 1911 near Ceresco to John and Hilma (Gronberg) Brodd. She attended Shakespeare School District 59.
She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Ceresco, WELCA and the Wahoo Coin Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Henry, Herbert, Harold, Carl and Evald; sisters, Mildred, Ella, Emeline and Edith; and a great-nephew, Bill Brodd; a sister-in-law, Dorothea Brodd; and a brother-in-law, Leonard Jasa.
She is survived by nephews and nieces and spouses, Robert and Laura Ann Brodd of Fremont, Roger and Elizabeth Brodd of Elkhorn, James and Carol Jasa of Wahoo, Arlene and Gerald Johnson of Wahoo; seven great-nieces and nephews; 17 great-great-ces and nephews.
Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 7 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ceresco with Pastors Eric and Rhonda Bostrom officiating. Burial was at the Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in her name to the church, Saunders County Care Center or the Saunders County Museum.
Nelson Funeral Home of Ceresco was in charge of the arrangements.

FREMONT TRIBUNE

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 5 Mar 1913, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

WAHOO NEWSPAPER, JUNE 30, 1983

CARL G BRODD RITES JUNE 25

The funeral of Carl G. Brodd, Ceresco farmer, were held June 25, 1983 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Richard Woolard officiating.
Carl and his brother Herbert had been operating a farm northwest of Ceresco for many years together with the help of Harold and Ethel.
Carl's death was the result of a fall from a ladder on June 4 and he died June 21 at Lincoln.
Carl was born March 5, 1913 and attended the Shakespeare School Dist. # 59. He was an active and longtime member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco.
He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Hilma Brodd, three sisters, Mildred, Ella and Emeline and a brother, Henry.
He is survived by three brothers, Herbert, Harold and Evald, and two sisters, Ethel Brodd and Edith Jasa; also three nephews and one niece.
Casket bearers were: Glen O. Anderson, Norman Bulling, William E. Pearson, Chester Sturm, Mervin H. Johnson and Leonard Palm.
Mrs. Margaret Palm was organist and Roger Brodd was soloist.
Interment was in Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 10 Jan 1915, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - JANUARY 30, 1992

EDITH JASA

Edith Jasa, 77, of Wahoo, died January 27 at the Saunders County Community Hospital at Wahoo. Services are pending at Pruss Funeral Home, Wahoo.

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - FEBRUARY 6, 1992

EDITH JASA

Edith Jasa, 77, of Wahoo, died January 27, 1992 at the Saunders County Community Hospital. She was a former deputy for the Register of Deeds office.
She was born November 29, 1914 at Ceresco to John and Hilma (Greenberg) Brodd and grew up on the farm, attending grade in high school in Ceresco, graduating in 1932. She attended Luther College in Wahoo for two years.
She worked at the Mead Ordinance Plant and also the Alaskan Highway Project. She worked for attorney Joe Berggren as a secretary and served as deputy of Register Deeds for three years. She was also a part-time cashier at the Fairview Caf

Edith married Leonard Jasa on 18 Nov 1945 in Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 9 May 1896
• Confirmation: 4 May 1913

Melvin married Opal Elmeria Beck on 20 Jun 1923. Opal was born on 23 Aug 1903 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; died on 2 Mar 1985 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 16 Jul 1899
• Confirmation: 9 May 1915, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 16 Feb 1902
• Confirmation: 13 May 1917

Florence married Garfield Moline on 22 Feb 1922. Garfield was born on 10 Dec 1897; died in Apr 1968; was buried in Alma Litheran Cemetery, Mead, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 19 Jun 1904
• Confirmation: 8 Jun 1919

Family/Spouse: Richard Peterson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 4 May 1911
• Confirmation: 31 May 1925

Family/Spouse: Harry Sylvester Allen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 5 and 7 Feb 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1910 Federal Census: Between 9 and 10 May 1910, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 10 Feb 1903, Laramie, Wyoming
• Confirmation: 7 Apr 1918, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska, Rev. Gulleen
• Occupation: 1930, Mechanic
• 1930 Federal Census: 23 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Ceresco Village, Saunders County, Nebraska.

Notes:

Elmer attended Luther Academy for a short course in accounting. He sang in the Men's Chorus there for several years.
Elmer was the Choir Director at Immanuel for over 25 years, played the clarinet in the town band, served was Mayor of Ceresco and served on the Town Council for many years. Elmer was also a Deacon on the Church Board of Immanuel Lutheran Chh in Ceresco, Nebraska.
He farmed with Irvin after their father died, but later worked for George Siegriest in the Chevrolet Garage in Ceresco. After 1946, he was in partnership with Herman in the Pearson Garage for 25 years.

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - NOVEMBER 26, 1981

OBITUARY

ELMER WINFRED PEARSON

Elmer Winfred Pearson, son of Peter William Pearson and Clara Elizabeth Brodd Pearson, was born January 16, 1903, at Laramie, Wyoming and died November 14, 1981. On February 23, 1927, he was married to Sophia Heiser. To this union were bornr children; Martin Leroy, Philip Eugene, Phyllis Sophia and Willard Elmer. His son Philip and wife Sophia preceded him in death. In May of 1974 he was married to Erma Kathleen Shiles of Lincoln.
Elmer was a retired automobile mechanic, having worked for the George Siegrest Garage before opening his own shop. His brother Herman joined him in partnership until Herman's retirement. At Elmer's retirement, his son Leroy took over the busis.
Elmer was very involved with his church, Immanuel Lutheran in Ceresco, and the community. He played in the church orchestra and band as long as they were in existence; sang with the barbershop quartet; choir and directed the choir for 32 ye. Served on the church council for many years. He was on the town board and served as mayor for many years, played in the town band from the time of his youth; and was a charter member of the Senior Citizens group.
His survivors include his widow Erma; sons Martin, Ceresco; Willard, Santa Monica, Calif.; daughter, Mrs. Marlin (Phyllis) Olson, Wahoo; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Herman, Ceresco; sister, Edna Brostrom, Corvallis, O; nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Services were at Immanuel Lutheran Church, November 17, 1981. Internment in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, rural Wahoo.

Elmer married Sophia Albertine Eugenie Heiser on 23 Feb 1927 in Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco, Nebraska. Sophia was born on 17 Jan 1903 in Nebraska; died on 10 Mar 1970 in Bryan Memorial Hospital, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, after a lengthy illness.; was buried on 13 Mar 1970 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elmer married Erma Skiles in May 1974. Erma was born on 30 Sep 1919 in Stonington, Ill; died on 19 Aug 2004 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 5 and 7 Feb 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1910 Federal Census: Between 9 and 10 May 1910, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 31 Oct 1904, Laramie, Wyoming
• Confirmation: 8 Jun 1919, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburgn, NE, Rev. Gulleen
• Occupation: 1930, Mechanic
• 1930 Federal Census: 23 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Ceresco Village, Saunders County, Nebraska. Listed as living with Elmer and Sophia Pearson.

Notes:

Herman served as a Trustee on the Church Board of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco, Nebraska for many years.

THE HERMAN PEARSON FAMILY

In 1866, Christian Pearson came to America from Sweden. He married Johanna Olson in America, though she too had come from Sweden.
Christian and Johanna homesteaded near Weston, Nebr. in Chapman Precinct. Christian grew the standard crops for the area and had livestock. They had an orchard and a small patch of tobacco. Johanna maintained a flower garden. Like most farmerof the area, Christian took wheat to a mill in Wahoo which was ground into flour for home use. They moved to Stocking Precinct in 1901. The children who lived to have families were Peter William (Will), Carl Oscar (C.O.), Paulina Mathilda (Lena), and Fritz Frithiof.
Peter William (Will) married Clara Brodd (See the History of the Irvin Pearson Sr. Family) and farmed in Richland Precinct. They were married in 1901 in Laramie, Wyoming, but soon moved to Nebraska. To this union were born 4 children. Elmer,man, Edna and Irvin. Will died in 1920, and Clara in 1957. Elmer, who is deceased, married Sophia Heiser, and Edna married Julius Brostrom and moved to Oregon.
Herman William Pearson married Thelma Ethel Frasier (daughter of Roscoe and Lola Frasier) in 1934. As a boy, Herman helped with the farming, but later became an auto mechanic and was in partnership with his brother Elmer at Pearson's Parts anervice in Ceresco. In 1971, Herman retired, and he and Thelma now reside in Ceresco. As a child, Thelma grew up on a farm east of Ceresco, and attended high school in Ceresco, where as a senior, she met Herman. To this union 3 daughters were born; Betty, Jane and Mary.
Betty married Stanley Rudeen in 1958. Betty and Stan attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Betty was educated as a Home Economics teacher, and Stan as an architect. Stan joined the Navy, and flew jets that landed on carriers. He isw a pilot for United Airlines. They reside in Arvada, Colorado. They have 4 children.
Jane married Ray Otto in June of 1960. They live on a farm near Ceresco. Jane attended Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, and was a teacher in schools in Omaha and Ceresco. Ray attended Luther College in Wahoo before joining the Navy.y farms east of Ceresco. They have 3 children.
Mary married Lynn Maxson in 1969. They live in Ceresco, and have 2 sons. Mary attended Computer Programming school in Omaha after her graduation and is now a bookkeeper for Farmers Union Co-op Oil Assn. of Saunders Co. Lynn joined the Army,d served in the Vietnam War. He attended Doane College at Crete when he returned home. Now he drives the tank wagon truck, hauling fuel for Co-op of Ceresco.
Taken from the book, "1983 SAUNDERS COUNTY FAMILIES"

Herman married Thelma Frasier on 7 Nov 1934 in The R. E Frasier home, Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska. Thelma (daughter of Roscoe Frasier and Lola) was born on 12 Dec 1913 in Ashland, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 13 Mar 2002 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 16 Mar 2002 in Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 5 and 7 Feb 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1910 Federal Census: Between 9 and 10 May 1910, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 1 Sep 1907
• Confirmation: 4 Jun 1922, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1930 Federal Census: 1 Apr 1930, Richland 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.

Edna married Carl Julius Brostrom on 16 Mar 1932 in Immanuel Lutheran Church Parsonage, Ceresco, Nebraska. Carl was born on 21 Jan 1909 in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 23 Oct 1963 in Airlie, Oregon on the family farm; was buried on 26 Oct 1963 in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 5 and 7 Feb 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska. Listed as Ervin Pearson
• 1910 Federal Census: Between 9 and 10 May 1910, Listed as Ervin Pearson. Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Occupation: 1930, Laborer
• 1930 Federal Census: 1 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska. Listed as Ervin Pearson

Notes:

THE LINCOLN STAR - OCTOBER 27, 1971

PEARSON - Irvin L., 62, Ceresco, died Monday. Farmer. Member Immanuel Lutheran.
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Immanuel Lutheran, Ceresco. The Rev. Jim Munson. Burial Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo. Nelson Funeral Home, Ceresco.

THE LINCOLN STAR - OCTOBER 28, 1971

PEARSON - Irvin L., 62, Ceresco, died Monday.
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Immanuel Lutheran, Ceresco. Burial Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo. Nelson Funeral Home, Ceresco.

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - OCTOBER 28, 1971

IRVIN L. PEARSON FUNERAL PENDING

Funeral services for Irvin L. Pearson, 68, Ceresco, are pending at the Nelson Funeral Home in Ceresco. He died Monday.
Survivors include his widow, Iradelle; sons, Irvin Jr., William, both of Ceresco; a daughter, Rose Marie Pearson, Ceresco; brothers, Elmer and Herman of Ceresco; and a sister, Mrs. Edna Brostrom, Corvallis, Ore.

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - NOVEMBER 11, 1971

HARVEST BEE HELD FOR IRVIN PEARSON

Last Monday, the following came with combines and trucks to help harvest milo for Mrs. Irvin Pearson who recently lost her husband due to a heart attack. Chester Sturm, Ed Johnson, Alan Pearson, Quentin Johnson, Norman Bulling, Paul Bulling,rence Johnson, Ray Otto, Larry Stark, Jesse Saathoff, Carl Brodd, Bill Pearson, Irvin Pearson, Jr., Glen Anderson, Herman Pearson, Laurel Nelson, George Heiser, Kenneth Pearson, John Saathoff, Glen Otto, Clarence Stewart, Marlin Olson, Fritz Heiser, Harold Heyen, Glen Samuelson, Wesley Burklund, Clarence Hansen, Dwain Anderson.
Women who brought food and helped serve dinner and lunch which was served at the Glen Anderson home were Mmes. Herman Pearson, Ray Otto, Chester Sturm, Ed Johnson, Ray Anderson, Edna Brostrom, Irvin Pearson, Jr., Bill Pearson, and Mrs. Irvinrson, Sr.
Other ladies who furnished food were Mmes. Roy Swanson, Herman Walin, Glen Samuelson, Axel Pearson, Roscoe Blodgett, Clarence Hansen, Al Hellerich, Marlin Olson, Clarence Johnson, Paul Bulling, Julius Nelson, Carl Nygren, John Saathoff, Carltrom, Paul Heiser, Dave Johnson, Reuben Isaacson, Ivan Nord, Laurel Nelson, Norman Bulling, Leroy Hansen, Leonard Palm, Quentin Johnson, Lynn Maxon, Merle Olson, Jerry Mullins and Misses Emeline and Ethel Brodd.
The Farmers Union Co-op furnished the fuel for the harvesting.

IRVIN PEARSON SR. FAMILY
In 1908, Peter William and Clara Brodd Pearson moved to Richland Precinct, Section 20, to the farm which has been farmed by his descendants ever since.
Irvin Leonard, their youngest child (following Elmer, Herman, and Edna), was born in 1909. He was a farmer all his life, and was born and died in the family farm home.
In 1935, Irvin married Iradelle Lenore Engstrom. Her maternal grandparents, Brauer and Nellie Peterson, emigrated from Sweden about 1869, homesteading in Wahoo Precinct, Section 12, about one mile south and a mile east of where Mead is today.e Petersons came by train from Moline, Ill., as far as Fremont. From there they walked to their homestead, carrying all their possessions on their backs, at one point wading across the Platte River. They had eight children. Ida, fifth from the oldest, was born in 1878. She was married in 1898 to Leonard Engstrom, a farmer who had himself emigrated from Sweden. They had two children, Vincent (1903-1982) and Iradelle (b. 1905). Iradelle was a teacher in Brown County and Saunders County (Shakespeare School) before becoming a homemaker and farm wife.
Irvin and Iradelle Pearson were married in 1935 and farmed and expanded the original homestead until Irvin's death in 1971. They had three children, Irvin Jr., William (Bill) and Rose Marie. Iradelle has lived at 221 W. Pine St. in Ceresco se 1977.
Irvin L. Pearson, Jr. was born in 1937, and was educated as a teacher of music. He has been involved in church and community music and farms in partnership with his brother. He married Leanne Lunzmann of Auburn, also a music teacher, in 1967.ey have two sons, David Leonard (b. 1970) and Kirk Eric (b. 1976). They live on the original Pearson family farm, Richland Precinct, Section 20.
William Engstrom Pearson was born in 1942, educated in agricultural economics, and is now farming in Ceresco in partnership with his brother. He married Marcia Sutherland, an editor and journalist of Brockton, Mass., in 1969. They have two daters, Erika Lynne (b. 1972) and Karen Marcia (b. 1976). They live in Richland Precinct, Section 20.
Rose Marie Pearson was born in 1946, and was educated as a music teacher. She is a homemaker, piano teacher, and performing French horn player. In 1973 she married Sidney Swanson of Hildreth, an electrician. They have two sons, Crale Lee (b.7) and Craig Allen (b. 1978). The Swansons live in Richland Precinct, Section 18.
Taken from the book, "1983 SAUNDERS COUNTY FAMILIES"

Irvin married Iradelle Lenore Engstrom on 23 Mar 1935 in First Baptist Church Parsonage, Valley, Douglas County, Nebraska. Iradelle was born on 27 May 1905 in Mead, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 21 Aug 2001 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 24 Aug 2001 in Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 18 Dec 1902, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

WAHOO WASP - JANUARY 8, 1903

The infant child of Herman Brodd died Monday.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 1 May 1904, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 18 Jun 1919, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Virgil married Ila Wilkes in 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 1 Sep 1907, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 4 Jun 1922, Immanuel Lutherna Church, Ceresco, 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 churchas crowded, chairs had to be placed in aisles to accommodate those who came to witness these young people give their confirmation vows. The service began at 10 a.m. While the choir sang "Saviour, Like a Shephard Lead Us," the confirmands with th 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 18 Apr 1906, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 27 Apr 1924

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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:

• Baptism: 19 Nov 1911, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 23 May 1926

Richard married Pearl Olive Johnson in Jun 1967 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Confirmation: 19 May 1929

Lawrence married Evelyn Luella Semenec on 1 Jun 1941. Evelyn was born on 28 Jun 1917 in Rural Memphis, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 6 Feb 2007 in Ashland Care Center, Ashland, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 30 Sep 1918, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 28 May 1933

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 6 Jan 1915, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 19 May 1929, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

MIT'S ACCOUNT OF OUR TRIP TO BRODD AND C. L. WALIN AREA IN SWEDEN - 1976

When Agnes and I first went to Sweden in 1973 we had addresses from obituaries only but at that time we did not have enough time to investigate any of these locations. This time we wrote to Agnes' relatives in Stockholm indicating that we didnt to take time to get down to V

Milton married Agnes Veburg on 8 Dec 1942. Agnes was born on 11 May 1918 in Hordville, Nebraska; died on 20 Apr 2012 in Davenport Lutheran Home, Davenport, Iowa; was buried in Fridhem Lutheran Cemetery, Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 21 Jan 1917, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraka

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 23 Feb 1919, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 18 Jun 1933, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

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OMAHA WORLD HERALD - FEBRUARY 10, 2002

LARSON-Doris E. "Bettie", age 80, Omaha, died 2/6/02. Preceded in death by husband, Glenn Larson; son, Bruce Larson; daughter, Lynn Vercruysse. Survived by son, Pastor Scott Larson, Olean, NY; son-in-law, Dick Vercruysse, Blair; grandchildreniz and Andrea Vercruysse, both of Blair, Todd Vercruysse, Detroit, MI, and Dan Vercruysse, Minneapolis, MN.
FUNERAL SERVICE 10 am Tues. Augustana Lutheran Church, 3647 Lafayette Avenue. Interment Hillcrest. VISITATION 6-8 pm Mon. Roeder Mortuary, 50th and Ames Chapel. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to the Augustana Lutheran Church Scholarship and Astance Fund, 3647 Lafayette Ave., Omaha, NE 68131.

Doris married Glen Clifford Larson on 18 Feb 1944. Glen was born on 27 Jan 1919; died on 14 Nov 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Margaret was the organist for many years at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska.

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - JULY 2, 1998

MARGARET PALM

Margaret Jane (Anderson) Palm, 74, of Ceresco, died June 28, at the Tabitha Hospice unit in Lincoln.
She was born November 23, 1923 on a farm northwest of Ceresco to Theodore and Edna (Walin) Anderson.
She was married Aug. 14, 1942 to Leonard N. Palm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Omaha. To this union three daughters and one son were bor
She retired after 44 years as an organist of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Ceresco, where she was a lifelong member. She was also a member of the American Legion Post # Auxiliary of Ceresco and lifetime member of VFW No. 4502 of Wahoo.
She was the accompanist for many local music organizations, an active member of all parent organizations of Ceresco public schools and an avid sports fan.
Survivors include her husband, Leonard Palm of Ceresco; daughters and sons-in-law, Lennice and Roger Dahl of Davey, Kathryn and Ron Tucker of Milford, and Joanne Palm of Lincoln; son and daughter-in-law, Jon and Roxanne Palm of Lincoln; granildren and spouses, Lisa and Bert Qualsett of Fremont, John Tucker of Milford, and Michael, Matthew and Jacob Palm of Lincoln; sister, Bettie Larson; sister-in-law, Agnes (Bettendorf) Anderson of Iowa, Wilma Docekal of Omaha; and Lenore Saxton of Florida; great grandchildren, Jenna Qualsett and Mitchell Tucker; aunt, Norma Heiser of Wahoo; nieces, nephews; and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Edna Anderson; brother, Milton Anderson, and sister, Mildred Anderson.
A memorial service will be held Friday, July 3, at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ceresco.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Immanuel Lutheran Church or Tabitha Hospice, 4720 Randolph, Lincoln, NE 68510.
Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, Lincoln, in charge of arrangements.

Margaret married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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LINCOLN STAR - AUGUST 20, 1933

OBITUARY

RUTH IONE WALIN

Ruth Ione Walin, 15, died in Lincoln, Aug. 7, 1933. Her early childhood was spent on a farm near Lincoln, and she resided in the city since 1929. She graduated from Capitol and Irving junior high school, being always an honor student. She was entrusted by her classmates with high offices and many positions of responsibility. Active in dramatics and all other school activities, she endeared herself to both the faculty and student body of Irving junior high, where she graduated in June 11933. Ruth was confirmed at First Lutheran church in Lincoln,1932. She was an officer of the Camp Fire girls organization of that church. Funeral services were held at First Lutheran church on August 10, and attended by many sorrowful associates, classmates and teachers. Pallbearers were members of her confirmation class. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Walin, and a younger brother, Robert, all of Lincoln.

Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

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

Notes:

LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2009

Johnson, Alvena "Millie"

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

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

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

Anna married Norris Julius Johnson on 27 Feb 1946 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Norris was born on 15 Sep 1911 in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 11 Nov 1984 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Vern Brokaw. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 25 Oct 1923

Notes:

WAHOO NEWS JUNE 2002

VIOLA SCOLES

MEAD

Viola married Robert Scoles on 28 Mar 1949 in Alma Lutheran Church, Mead, Saunders County, Nebraska. Robert was born on 22 Jun 1928 in on the family farm in Riverton, Iowa; died on 8 Jan 2004 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; was buried on 10 Jan 2004 in Alma Litheran Cemetery, Mead, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Gerald Johnson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - MAY 29, 2010

Hofker, Roberta Janet

Roberta Janet Hofker, 84, Lincoln, died Friday, May 28, 2010. Services are pending. Arrangements: ASPEN Cremation and Burial Service, 4822 Cleveland Ave., Lincoln, NE 68504. Condolences: aspenaftercare.com.

LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - MAY 30, 2010

Hofker, Roberta Janet (Nelson)

Roberta Janet (Nelson) Hofker, 84, of Lincoln, formerly of Republican City, Neb. and Mesa, Ariz., died Friday 5/28/10. Born at Lincoln, Neb. on 9/6/1925. Secretary and Vice President of the corporation of Hofker Automotive in Lincoln.

Survivors: Sons and daughters-in-law: Gary and Mary Hofker of Seymour, Tenn.; James and Sherry Hofker of Eagle, Neb.; Daughters and sons-in-law: Beverly and Robert Spomer of Buena Vista, Colo.; Barbara and Larry Lanning of Waverly, Neb.; Sisterr: Marjorie Sutter of Lincoln; Brothers and sisters-in-law: Archie and Rose Nelson of Denver; Dale and Patricia Nelson of Brush, Colo.; Mel and Jean Nelson of Sussex, Wis.; Brother-in-law: Gary Briggs of Wayzata, Minn.; Sister-in-law: Fran Hofker of North St Paul, Minn.; 11 Grandchildren; five Great Grandchildren.

Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday (6/2/10) at 11 a.m. at Rosemont Alliance Church, 2600 N.70th Street, Lincoln. Cremation, No Visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials to CMA Missions. Condolences: aspenaftercare.com ASPEN Cremation and Burial Service, 4822 Cleveland Ave., Lincoln, NE 68504

Family/Spouse: LeRoy Hofker. LeRoy was born on 23 Feb 1926 in Douglas, Nebraska; died on 8 Jun 2009 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - NOVEMBER 5, 2004

Dennis L. Jones

Dennis L. Jones, 71, Lincoln, died Wednesday (11/3/04) following a brief illness with cancer. Born, Stromsburg (10/7/33), to Oscar and Alma (Nelson) Jones. Owner, Jones Glass, 20 years. Member:First Lutheran Church, Glaziers Union Local 573,se Lodge. Enjoyed golf, bowling, playing cards, spending time with family and friends. Always there when anyone needed anything. Stayed positive throughout his entire illness, never complained or asked, "Why me?"
Survivors: wife, Nancy, 50 years; sons, Brad, Scott, both Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Cindy and Marty Anderson, Lincoln; grandchildren, spouse, Brandon and Becky Jones, Justin Jones, Jennifer Anderson, Kristin Anderson, Jordyn Jones; great-grandson, Jacob Anderson; brothers, sisters-in-law, Wesley and Ruth Jones, Osceola, Burdette and Sharon Jones, Irvin and Rose Jones, all Lincoln; sisters, brothers-in-law, Helen Tiaden, Columbus, Betty Jean and Norman Michener, Columbus; many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, other friends and relatives. Preceded in death by parents.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, First Lutheran Church, 1551 S. 70th St. Pastor Donald Griffith. Swede Home Cemetery. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. Sunday, with family greeting friends 3-5 p.m., Roper &Sons Funeral Home, 4300 OSt.; one hour before servs, church; after services, 2:30-3 p.m. Monday, with a prayer service, 3 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church, SwedeHome, followed by burial. Memorials to donor's choice. Condolences or personal reflections may be left at www.roperandsons.com.

LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - NOVEMBER 6 , 2004

Dennis L. Jones

Dennis L. Jones, 71, Lincoln, died Wednesday (11/3/04) following a brief illness with cancer.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, First Lutheran Church, 1551 S. 70th St. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. Sunday, with family greeting friends 3-5 p.m., Roper &Sons Funeral Home, 4300 OSt.; one hour before services, church; after services, 2:30-3 p.m. Mon, with a prayer service, 3 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church, SwedeHome, followed by burial. Memorials to donor's choice. Condolences or personal reflections may be left at www.roperandsons.com.

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

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ROBERT MOLINE - WAHOO NEWSPAPER - APRIL 8, 2004

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Robert Moline, 67, of Carson City, Nev. died March 18 in Carson City.
Moline was born Nov. 1, 1936 to Garfield and Florence Moline in Wahoo. The family lived on a farm near Mead where he attended elementary and high school. He worked as a heavy equipment operator in Nebraska for four years and then moved to Loneach, Calif., where he married Rose Marie Sedlacek. He worked for Robertshaw Controls and then for Chevron Oil Company before retiring in 1993. He spent eight years in the United States Navy Seabees.
He was a member of the Carson Eagles Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Douglas Moline.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Martin Moline of Silver Springs; daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Larry Ewart; and grandchildren, Krystal Kermott, of San Diego, Calif,, Michael Moline of Moreno Valley and Drew and Clayton Ewart of Gardille; great-grandchildren, Parker and Ashtynne of Moreno Valley, Calif.; brother and sister-in-law, Delton and Mary Ann Sillman of Santa Maria; brother and sister-in-law, Francis and Ethel Sedlacek of New River, Ariz; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services were held March 27 at St. Gall Catholic Church in Gardenville, Nev.
Capitol City Cremation and Burial Society in Carson City was in charge of the arrangements.

Family/Spouse: Rose Marie Sedlacek. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 10 Jun 1931

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CERESCO NEWS - JUNE 11, 1931 - INFANT SON OF MR. AND MRS. ELMER PEARSON PASSES AWAY

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pearson passed away late Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services were held from the home this afternoon.
This paper extends deepest sympathy to the bereaved parents.

UNKNOWN NEWSPAPER AND DATE

We sincerely sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pearson. Their infant boy, Philip Eugene, passed away Wednesday, June 10. The parents had planned to have they boy baptized Sunday in church. But God decided otherwise. We baptised Wednesday,e 10, at 3:30, and just one hour later he passed away. The little fellow was sick only two hours. Certainly our days are uncertain. He was buried in Swedeburg Cemetery the following day.
Tho He giveth or He taketh, God, His children ne'er forsaketh, His the loving only, To preserve them pure and holy.

CERESCO NEWS - JUNE 16, 1931 - INFANT SON OF MR. AND MRS. ELMER PEARSON PASSES AWAY

This little boy was born on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 1931. On Wednesday, June 10, the parents went to Lincoln to buy the baptismal clothes for the baby. On the way home from Lincoln he was taken ill. The same afternoon he was baptized and reved the name Philip Eugene. We all felt that the little fellow would not live long. Two doctors worked faithfully but without success. He was sick just two hours and then passed away into eternity at an age of two weeks and three days.
Philip Eugene did not wear his clothes for the baptism. He was dressed in it for the funeral, and oh, how sweet he looked in the little coffin. A short service was held at the Pearson home on Thursday afternoon and the little body was laid tost in the Swedeburg Cemetery.
The Lord has taken one of His children to heaven.

CERESCO NEWS - JUNE 16, 1931 - CARD OF THANKS

We greatly appreciate the many kind deeds and sympathy extended during the illness and at the burial of our infant son.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pearson and Martin Leroy

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 30 Nov 1938
• Confirmation: 24 May 1953

Notes:

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - JANUARY 27, 1994

DEATHS

WILLARD PEARSON

Services for Willard Elmer Pearson of California, who died Jan. 17, 1994, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 1994, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ceresco. The Rev. Richard A. Wollard will officiate. Interment will follow at Swedeburutheran Cemetery with Mike Bokelman, Harold Heiser, Paul Heiser, Bruce Palmer, Bill Pearson and John Pearson serving as pallbearers.
Pearson was born Nov. 15, 1938, to his parents Elmer and Sophia (Heiser) Pearson in Lincoln. He attended the Ceresco Public Schools, graduating in 1956. He was active in the Boy Scouts, church youth groups and high school music groups.
He attended Kearney State College, worked at the family automotive repair business, took computer training in Omaha, and then worked as a computer operator in California and Lincoln before returning to California. He began doing carpentry woeveral years ago.
His parents and one brother preceded him in death.
Survivors are a brother and sister-in-law, Martin and Marlene Pearson of Ceresco; a sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Marlin Olson of Wahoo; a nephew, four nieces; two grand-nieces, uncles; aunts; cousins; and special friends Melanie Woond Chris Shultes.
Arrangements by Metcalf Funeral Home.

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

Family/Spouse: Hazel Reynolds. Hazel (daughter of James Reynolds and Bertha Francis) was born on 22 Mar 1922 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; died on 21 Sep 2006 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Phyllis. [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 Holbak. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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