Mrs Bernt Gunderson
| The funeral of the late Mrs Bernt Gunderson was held on Tuesday, October 31, by the Rev. Henry Millar of Willmar at 1:30 at the Hauge Church. Three songs were rendered by the Rev. and Mrs Miller and the pastor spoke from the text found in St. John 14:1-5 verses and Phillip 1:21. Pallbearers were Ole Njos, Richard Edlund, Ole Johnson, Olaus Stangnelle, John Lundemo and Martin Gunderson. All of the children with the exception of Edwin were in attendance at the rites, as well as a large number of other relatives and many friends. Burial was in the Church of God Cemetery. MARTHA JUELSON was born at Rock Dell, MN, on May 19, 1869, and there she spent her youth. In the year 1887 she was married to Elling J. Ellingson, also of Rock Dell, MN. Eight years later, they moved to Pennock in Kandiyohi County, MN. This union was blest with 19 children, 13 of whom survive their Mother. They are: Jennie (Mrs. John Lindberg) Hazel (Mrs. Rueben Bergum) both of Willmar, MN Clara (Mrs. Edward Njos) of Williston, ND Tillie (Mrs. John Njos) of Sunburg, MN Melvin of Bemidji, MN Tena (Mrs. Ludvig Bergum) of New London, MN Minnie (Mrs. Gotfried Lien) of Kerkhoven, MN Edwin Eleanor both of Sedro Wooly, WA Irwin Selmer Palmer Morris all of Pennock, MN. Her first husband, Elling J. Ellingson, passed away in 1922 and a son Alfred in 1925. Three daughters and two sons died in infancy. In the spring of 1925 she was united in marriage with Bernt Gunderson of Swift Falls, MN. Her death occurred on October 25 last, and came unexpectedly following a heart attack, although she had been failing during the past three years. In addition to the children, she is survived by her husband, 41 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren three brothers and one sister. Mrs. Gunderson was possessed of a kind and cheer- ful disposition, a good wife, Mother, and a friendly neighbor. She will be missed by a large circle of friends as well as by the members of her family. The following tribute was written by a grandchild: LIFE'S WINDING STAIRWAY (Written in Memory of my Grandmother who died on Wednesday evening of this week, October 25, 1939) Life is one long stairway, ever winding, Neighbors, friends and relatives a-binding; Climbing up the stairs we're ever finding Something different from the day before. Starting from the bottom, climbing ever higher, Every day we come a little nigher; But each hour of the day a few retire, For they have reached their destination shore. The other night the angels took away Grandmother And left alone my only Step-Grandfather, And I am sure it will be hard to fine another Who can carry on the burden that she bore. So be patient, dear companion, let us wait; Take the pathway of that well beloved mate, Where the angels open wide the golden gate, And we climb that winding stairway, Then no more. -Miranda E. Lien, Grandchild |
| CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere thanks to all who helped us during the illness and after the passing of our beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. Thanks to the Rev. Miller for his consoling words and to those who rendered the beautiful songs and for the floral offerings and the gifts to missions. Bernt Gunderson Mrs. Jennie Lindberg Mr. and Mrs. Edward Njos (Clara) Mr. and Mrs. Gotfried Lien (Minnie) Mr. and Mrs. John Njos (Tillie) Mr. and Mrs. Ludvig Bergum (Tena) Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Bergum (Hazel) Mr. and Mrs Irwin Ellingson Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Ellingson Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Ellingson Selmer Ellingson Palmer Ellingson Maurice Ellingson Eleanor Ellingson Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. |
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