Anna (Christenson) Olson (1890-1936)

CHRISTENSON, OLSON, ROUTH

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 8/15/2024 at 13:22:19

From Story City Herald March 26, 1936 (page 2)

ANNA CHRISTENSON OLSON

Anna Christenson Olson was born in Ellsworth Township, Hamilton county, Sept. 26, 1890, her parents being Mr. and Mrs. Sam Christenson. She died at Blue Earth, Minn., Mar. 8, 1936, at the age of 45 years and six months.

She was married April 29, 1915, at Randall to Peter O. Olson. Her husband and nine children survive her, the latter being Amos Milford, Mildred Christina, Sherman Leslie, Agnes Pauline, Ruth Arlele, Martha Junina, Dorothy Helen, Arlo John and Beverly Maxine. Her mother also survives her as does two sisters, Mrs. Routh and Mrs. Martha Olson.

Funeral services were held at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Earth. Two solos were sung by Mrs. Knutson. Rev. Akre officiated. The pall bearers were: Pete Sorgenfrie, E. L. Johnson, H. P. Nilson, H. H. Speed, A. N. Anderson and Ed. Walker.

Those from here who attended the funeral, which was held March 12 were: Mrs. A. L. Routh, Mrs. Martha Olson, Mrs. Pearl Olson and Mrs. Leo Olson all of Randall. Mr. and Mrs. A. Olson of Frost, Minn., also were present at the funeral.

Interment was made at the cemetery in Blue Earth.

SUBMITTER'S NOTE: Anna (Christenson) Olson was the daughter of Sorn "Sam" Christenson and Madel Christine "Christine" Reinertson.