Siblings Syverine and Anton Schjager from S. Land to America

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For my friend Håkon Schjager, I search for:

Syverine Syversdatter/Syverson Schjager/Schiager, b. 09.27 1863 in Søndre Land, Oppland, Norway.
She emigrated to America in 1886.

In dec. 1913 she send a letter to family in Norway. The letter has heading: H. C. NELSON DEALER IN HARD AND SOFT COAL. Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

Anton Syversen Schjager/Schiager b 10.23 1858 in Søndre Land, Oppland, Norway. He emigrated to America in 1880

Syverinne and Anton were aunt and uncle to my father.

Can you please help me to get in possible contact with their family?

Thank you in advance.

Sincerely
Håkon Schjager

[Margit R Bakke]

1910 United States Federal Census about Sarina Nelson
Name: Sarina Nelson
Age in 1910: 46
Birth Year: abt 1864
Birthplace: Norway
Home in 1910: Rice Lake Ward 1, Barron, Wisconsin
Race: White
Gender: Female
Immigration Year: 1886
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Hans C Nelson
Father's Birthplace: Norway
Mother's Birthplace: Norway
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Hans C Nelson 60
Sarina Nelson 46
Nels Nelson 21
Salmar Nelson 19
Henry Nelson 16
Raymond Nelson 14
Carl Nelson 12
Lillian Nelson 10
Helen Nelson 8
Clayton Nelson 5
Lavina Palm 16

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1900 United States Federal Census about Hans C Nelson
Name: Hans C Nelson
Age: 50
Birth Date: Feb 1850
Birthplace: Norway
Home in 1900: Rice Lake, Barron, Wisconsin
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1870
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Severine Nelson
Marriage Year: 1886
Years Married: 14
Father's Birthplace: Norway
Mother's Birthplace: Norway
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Hans C Nelson 50
Severine Nelson 36
Alma C Nelson 13
Nels Nelson 11
Selmer Nelson 9
Henry Nelson 6
Raymond S Nelson 4
Carl G Nelson 2
May L Nelson 0
Anna C Peterson 15
Peter L Oleson 27

[Margit R Bakke]

Hans Nelson, "United States Census, 1920"
Name: Hans Nelson
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1920
Event Place: Rice Lake Ward 1, Barron, Wisconsin, United States
District: 22
Gender: Male
Age: 70
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Can Read:
Can Write:
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Own or Rent:
Birth Year (Estimated): 1850
Birthplace: Norway
Immigration Year: 1870
Father's Birthplace: Norway
Mother's Birthplace: Norway
Sheet Number and Letter: 3A
Household ID: 57
Line Number: 11
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T625
GS Film number: 1821976
Digital Folder Number: 004390830
Image Number: 00590
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Hans Nelson M 70 Norway
Wife Severine Nelson F 56 Norway
Son Carl Nelson M 21 Wisconsin
Daughter Lillian Nelson F 19 Wisconsin
Daughter Helen Nelson F 17 Wisconsin
Son Clayton Nelson M 14 Wisconsin
Daughter Alma Nimlos F 33 Wisconsin
Grandson Andrew Nimlos M 8 Wisconsin

[Margit R Bakke]

Hans C. Nelson in entry for Sam Nelson, "Wisconsin, Births and Christenings, 1826-1926"
Name: Sam Nelson
Gender: Male
Christening Date:
Christening Place:
Birth Date: 31 Aug 1890
Birthplace: Rice Lake, Barron, Wisconsin
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Hans C. Nelson
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Severine Schjarge
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C00307-0
System Origin: Wisconsin-ODM
GS Film number: 1306421
Reference ID:


Hans C. Nelson in entry for Mary Lillian Nelson, "Wisconsin, Births and Christenings, 1826-1926"
Name: Mary Lillian Nelson
Gender: Female
Christening Date:
Christening Place:
Birth Date: 17 May 1900
Birthplace: Rice Lake, Barron Co., Wisconsin
Death Date:
Name Note: other issue..Alma Cesilie, Nels Selmer Henrick, and Raymond Carl
Race: White
Father's Name: Hans C. Nelson
Father's Birthplace: Norway
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Severine Sclyager
Mother's Birthplace: Norway
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C00307-3
System Origin: Wisconsin-EASy
GS Film number: 1306422
Reference ID: Page 364, #261, 498


Hans C. Nelson in entry for Clayton Loyd Nelson, "Wisconsin, Births and Christenings, 1826-1926"
Name: Clayton Loyd Nelson
Gender: Male
Christening Date:
Christening Place:
Birth Date: 10 Apr 1905
Birthplace: Rice Lake, Barron, Wisconsin
Death Date:
Name Note: Other issue. Nels, Alma, Raymond, Carl, William & Hellen.
Race: White
Father's Name: Hans C. Nelson
Father's Birthplace: Norway
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Severine Hanson
Mother's Birthplace: Norway
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C00307-3
System Origin: Wisconsin-EASy
GS Film number: 1306422
Reference ID: Page 108 #154-2328

[Margit R Bakke]

Hans Christian Nilsen, "Wisconsin, Marriages, 1836-1930"
Name: Hans Christian Nilsen
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Age:
Spouse's Name: Severine Sjversen
Spouse's Birth Date:
Spouse's Birthplace:
Spouse's Age:
Event Date: 22 May 1886
Event Place: Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States
Father's Name: Nils Halgesen
Mother's Name: Anna Olsen
Spouse's Father's Name: Sjver S. Kjager
Spouse's Mother's Name: Secelie By
Race:
Marital Status:
Previous Wife's Name:
Spouse's Race:
Spouse's Marital Status:
Spouse's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I00780-4
System Origin: Wisconsin-ODM
GS Film number: 1266969
Reference ID:

[Margit R Bakke]

Looks like
Nels Peter Nelson
Birth 7 May 1888 in Hayward, Sawyer, Wisconsin
Death June 1960
married:
Esther J Peterson
1890 –
and had a son
Howard William Nelson
Birth May 21 1920 in Hayward, Sawyer, Wisconsin
Death 23 Feb 2002 in Volcano CA
NELSON, HOWARD WILLIAM
A Fremont resident for many years, passed away February 25, 2002 at his home in Volcano, CA at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 57 years Bette Nelson; brothers Paul Stone and Joseph Nelson of Hayward, Wisconsin; loving sons Gerald Nelson of Volcano, John and his wife Gail Nelson of Newark, CA; beloved grandchildren Christine Nelson and her partner Heather Sadlon of Santa Clara, CA; Laura and her husband Matthew Oellerich of Tacoma, WA, and Kari Nelson of Seattle, WA; great-grandchildren Justin, Lilian, and Russell Oellerich of Tacoma, WA. He was preceded in death by great-granddaughter Mariah Oellerich. Howard was born on May 21, 1920 in Hayward, Wisconsin. He was raised and educated in Hayward where he joined the C.C.C. He later enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He worked 27 years at Leslie Salt in Newark. Howard loved Ham Radio, fishing, hunting with his dogs, building homes, wood carving, water skiing, and fixing just about anything. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, March 9, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Faith Lutheran Church, 22601 Hwy 88, Pioneer CA. Contributions may be sent in Howard's name to Hospice of Amador, 1500 S. State Hwy 49 #205, Jackson, CA 95642.
Alameda Times-Star 3/3/02.
Inscription:
Pearl Harbor Survivor Association
Burial:
Irvington Memorial Cemetery
Fremont
Alameda County
California, USA
Plot: BL.2-GN; Row 3; Tier G

[Margit R Bakke]

1900 United States Federal Census about Anton Sjager
Name: Anton Sjager
[Anton Yager]
Age: 41
Birth Date: Oct 1858
Birthplace: Norway
Home in 1900: Hartland, Freeborn, Minnesota
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1880
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Carrie Sjager
Marriage Year: 1885
Years Married: 15
Father's Birthplace: Norway
Mother's Birthplace: Norway
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Anton Sjager 41
Carrie Sjager 33
Palma S Sjager 13
Zelma G Sjager 12
Clarence M Sjager 11
Arthur H Sjager 8
Clara S Sjager 7
Olga J Sjager 3
Goodwin A Sjager 1

[Margit R Bakke]

Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2002 about Anton S. Schiager
Name: Anton S. Schiager
Death Date: 9 Aug 1937
Death County: Freeborn
State File Number: 004408
Certificate Number: 004408
Certificate Year: 1937
Record Number: 762498


Anton Schiager, "United States Census, 1930"
Name: Anton Schiager
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1930
Event Place: Albert Lea, Freeborn, Minnesota, United States
District: 0001
Gender: Male
Age: 72
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Birth Year (Estimated): 1858
Birthplace: Norway
Immigration Year: 1880
Father's Birthplace: Norway
Mother's Birthplace: Norway
Sheet Number and Letter: 10A
Household ID: 238
Line Number: 19
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T626
Affiliate Film Number: 1087
GS Film number: 2340822
Digital Folder Number: 004610041
Image Number: 00025
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Anton Schiager M 72 Norway
Wife Carrie Schiager F 63 Norway
Son-in-law Conrad Hagen M 29 Minnesota
Daughter Ovidia Hagen F 29 Minnesota
Daughter Lilas Hagen F 10 Minnesota
Son Creighton Hagen M 5 Minnesota
Daughter Mary J Hagen F 4 Minnesota

[Margit R Bakke]

Anton Schiager, "United States Census, 1920"
Name: Anton Schiager
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1920
Event Place: Albert Lea Ward 1, Freeborn, Minnesota, United States
District: 213
Gender: Male
Age: 61
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Own or Rent: Own
Birth Year (Estimated): 1859
Birthplace: Norway
Immigration Year: 1876
Father's Birthplace: Norway
Mother's Birthplace: Norway
Sheet Number and Letter: 9B
Household ID: 194
Line Number: 94
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T625
GS Film number: 1820830
Digital Folder Number: 004312178
Image Number: 00604
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Anton Schiager M 61 Norway
Wife Carrie Schiager F 53 Norway
Son Goodwin Schiager M 21 Minnesota
Daughter Thea V Schiager F 19 Minnesota
Daughter Lillian V Schiager F 15 Minnesota
Daughter Bearnice Schiager F 13 Minnesota
Granddaughter Alvina C Camp F 9 Iowa
Grandson Tilman S Camp M 7 Minnesota

[Margit R Bakke]

Grandson of Anton Schiager, son of Ovidia Schiager Hagen

Creighton Allen Hagen
Birth: Jun. 2, 1924
Albert Lea
Freeborn County
Minnesota, USA
Death: Sep. 14, 2004
Rochester
Olmsted County
Minnesota, USA

Father: Conrad Nels Hagen
Mother: Ovidea Schiager

Married: Bernice Clara Sellner
June 17, 1944
Minnesota

Albert Lea Tribune
Creighton Allen Hagen, age 80, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.
He was born on June 2, 1924 to the parents, Conrad and Ovidea Hagen, and lived his lifetime in Albert Lea.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Randy Lee Hagen; sisters, Lilas Freeman, and Mary Jane Freeman, and his parents.
He will be missed by his children; Bobby Hagen of Anderson, South Carolina, Lori Anne Hagen of Albert Lea, and James Hagen of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
There will be a private family service. Interment will be at Lakewood Cemetery, Cremation Society of Minnesota, Brooklyn Park.

Family links:
Parents:
Conrad Nels Hagen (1900 - 1968)
Ovidea Thea Schiager Hagen (1900 - 1986)

Siblings:
Lilas N. Hagen Freeman (1920 - 2002)*
Creighton Allen Hagen (1924 - 2004)
Mary Jane Hagen Freeman (1926 - 1995)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Lakewood Cemetery
Albert Lea
Freeborn County
Minnesota, USA

Sister of Creighton:
Lilas N. Hagen Freeman
Birth: Mar. 6, 1920
Albert Lea
Freeborn County
Minnesota, USA
Death: Sep. 13, 2002
Albert Lea
Freeborn County
Minnesota, USA

Father: Conrad Nels Hagen
Mother: Ovidea Thea Schiager

Married: Howard J.A.Freeman
Oct. 1, 1938
Mason City, Iowa

Albert lea Tribune
Funeral services for Lilas N. Freeman, 82, of St. John's Lutheran Home in Albert Lea, were held at 10;30 a.m. on Monday at the Bonnerup Funeral Services Chapel, in Albert Lea.
Interment will be in Greewood Cemetery.
Lilas died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002 at St. John's Lutheran Home. She was born March 6, 1920 in Albert Lea, the daughter of Conrad and Ovidea(Schiager)Hagen.
After attending Albert Lea schools she was married to Howard J.A. Freeman in Mason City, Iowa on October 1, 1938. They made their home in Albert Lea.
Throughout her life Lilas cared for many area children and also cleaned various offices and houses.
She was a member of First Lutheran Church.
She loved camping and was known for her wonderful baking especially her dated filled cookies.
She also enjoyed crocheting dish towels and pillowcases.
She was survived by five children; Marlene(Howard)Heckmor, David(Carolyn)Freeman, Donald(Vivian)Freeman, Allen(Cheryl)Freeman, Patrica(Tim)Donahue. 16 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren; six step great grandchildren,one great great grandchild, one step great-great grandson.
One brother Creighton Hagen of Albert Lea.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1989; and a sister, Mary Jane Freeman.

Family links:
Parents:
Conrad Nels Hagen (1900 - 1968)
Ovidea Thea Schiager Hagen (1900 - 1986)

Spouse:
Howard J.A. Freeman (1918 - 1989)

Children:
Donald Howard Freeman (1943 - 2012)*

Siblings:
Lilas N. Hagen Freeman (1920 - 2002)
Creighton Allen Hagen (1924 - 2004)*
Mary Jane Hagen Freeman (1926 - 1995)*

Sister of Creighton and Lilas:
Mary Jane Hagen Freeman
Birth: Feb. 6, 1926
Albert Lea
Freeborn County
Minnesota, USA
Death: Aug. 25, 1995
Albert Lea
Freeborn County
Minnesota, USA

Married: Jan 31, 1945
Freeborn County, Minn.

Albert Lea Tribune
Funeral services for Mary Jane(Hagen)Freeman, age 69, of Cottage Grove, Oregon, formerly of Albert Lea, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 29, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Cottage Grove.
She died on Friday, August 25, 1995 from a stroke.
She was born Feb. 6, 1926, in Albert Lea. She married Robert H. Freeman in Albert Lea, Jan. 31,1945.
They moved to Cottage Grove in 1961. She was an election day worker for the Lane County Election Dept.
She was a member of the Prospectors, VFW Auxiliary, Ladies Aif at Trinity Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. Her hobbies were bingo, reading, and cooking.
Survivors include her husband, Robert; two daughters,Sherry Kidder and Karen Freeman; a sister, Lilas Freeman of Albert Lea, brother, Creighten Hagen of Albert Lea. Three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Family links:
Parents:
Conrad Nels Hagen (1900 - 1968)
Ovidea Thea Schiager Hagen (1900 - 1986)

Spouse:
Robert Harland Freeman (1921 - 2011)*

Siblings:
Lilas N. Hagen Freeman (1920 - 2002)*
Creighton Allen Hagen (1924 - 2004)*
Mary Jane Hagen Freeman (1926 - 1995)

[Margit R Bakke]

Granddaughter of Anton Schiager and daughter of Goodwin Schiager:

Shirley Deane Beck was born on Dec. 12, 1923 in Albert Lea the daughter of Goodwin
And Gladys (Hoverson) Schiager. She attended and graduated from Albert Lea High
School. On Dec. 12, 1944 Shirley was united in marriage to Ray Beck at First Lutheran
Church. Shirley worked at Wilson’s Meat Packing Plant in the payroll department for
25 years. She also worked for American Gas where she made little cooking stoves for the
Military. Shirley was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and the Albert Lea Legion Auxiliary
For 55 years. She loved to knit caps, mittens and scarfs and give them to family and friends
And also to newborn infants at Naeve Hospital. Shirley enjoyed crossword puzzles and watching
Game shows on T.V. and reading. She always kept her candy drawer full so she would give to people
That would visit. Her cat Nellie was a great comfort to her. Playing bingo at St. John’s was so
Enjoyable for her especially when her great grandchildren came to play with her.
Survivors include her husband Ray, Albert Lea, son Larry and wife Joan Beck, Emmons, MN.
Grandsons: Kevin and wife Becky Beck and Jamie and wife Lori Beck. Great-grandchildren; Nathan, Evan Isabel, Jack and Isaac Beck. Sisters; Beverly Rasmusson, Albert Lea and Gretch Hanson, Hollandale.
Many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Cleo and husband Clair Mansager, brother, Bobby and wife Millie Schiager. Brothers-in-law; Wayne Hanson and Maynard Rasmusson, sisters-in-law Virginia Dahl and husband Gaylord and Clara Rolands and husband Reuben.
The family would like to thank Crossroads Community Hospice and St. John’s Lutheran Home
Staff for the wonderful care given to Shirley. Blessed be her memory.

[Margit R Bakke]

Robert H. Schiager, 80, Albert Lea
Published 12:00am Monday, September 9, 2002
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Funeral services for Robert H. Schiager were held Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. The Rev. John Henriksen

officiated. Interment was in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation was 4-7 p.m. Monday at Bonnerup Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Military honors were accorded by the Albert Lea Veterans.Bob died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, at St. John’s, where he had been a resident since February 2002.

Bob was born May 29, 1922 in Albert Lea to Goodwin and Gladys (Hoverson) Schiager. He was a graduate of Albert Lea High School in 1940. Relatives and friends got together with him in June to honor his 80th birthday in the Chapel at St. John’s.

Bob enlisted in the infantry branch of the service in October 1942; and received an honorable discharge October of 1945, attaining the rank of T5 Corporal.

Bob was united in marriage July 3, 1948, to Mildred Lunning Swanson in Albert Lea. They made their home in Albert Lea and Emmons. Bob was a finishing carpenter until he was seriously injured in an auto accident in October 1958, for which he spent five months in the hospitals. After his partial recovery, he became the manager of the Emmons Municipal Liquor store. Following that he became a maintenance worker at the local Eagles Club for 19 years, retiring in 1986. He also sharpened saws for many years. Bob was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, the Eagles, American Legion and the VFW. He received the honor of being Eagle of The Year in 1986.

He liked to watch the NASCAR races and the Twins on television. Bob was also an avid bike rider until his health prevented it, over the years he did ride a bike trail in Wisconsin many times. He had always loved being outdoors and making the trip to Wisconsin for the fall colors. He also spent many enjoyable hours reading.

Bob is survived by his daughter, Pat (Donavon) Johnson; granddaughter, Debbie Johnson and friend Lyndon Johnson of Albert Lea; sisters: Shirley (Ray) Beck of Albert Lea, Beverly Rasmussen of Freeborn, and Gretchen (Wayne) Hanson of Hollandale; sisters-in-law: Elizabeth Lunning of Clarks Grove, Adelia (Rollin) Harrison of Albert Lea, Marian Traverso and Claude of Richmond Calif., Sharon and John Grass of Le Roy, Kenneth and Lorraine Lunning of Wisconsin, and Waunita and husband Marvin Brindal of Albert Lea; and nieces and nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Millie, in 1977; his sister and brother-in-law, Cleo and Clair Mansager of Hollandale; brother-in-law, Maynard Rasmussen of Freeborn; brothers-in-law: Mervin, Clayton, Raymond, Luverne, Donald and Norman Lunning; sister-in-law: Arlene Shelson of Albert Lea; and his parents-in-law.

Bob was a very caring and kind person and will be missed by all who knew him.

[Margit R Bakke]

Anton's granddaughter and grandson:

Beverly Wallace-Kuchera, 85, Alexandria
Published 9:23am Thursday, February 17, 2011
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Beverly Ann (Jensen) Wallace-Kuchera was born on April 3, 1925, in Albert Lea, to Chester and Olga (Schiager) Jensen. She was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. She graduated from Albert Lea High School and worked at Wilson’s Meat Packing where she worked as a comptroller.

Beverly was united in marriage to Eugene Wallace on Jan. 1, 1947, in Albert Lea. To this union the couple was blessed with four children and Beverly worked as a homemaker. In 1966, the family moved to Alexandria. Eugene died Jan. of 1980. On March 3, 1989, she married James Kuchera in Alexandria, where the couple made their home.

Beverly enjoyed baking and cooking, embroidery, riding her bike, working out at Curves, socializing and going to movies. She had a great sense of humor, was a very kind person and caregiver to anyone who needed help.

Beverly is survived by her daughter, Pamela (Gary) Rachuy of Warroad; grandchildren: Michele (Andy Schneider) Buckley, Jason (Amy) Koep, Jed (Rachel) Koep, Rebecca (Brian) Marketon, Brent Strater, Matthew (fiancé, Kari Lund) Rachuy, Katrina (Casey) Garza and Robert (Kristina) Strater; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Rodney Jensen of Arkadelphia, Arkansas; sisters: Gwyneth Nelson of Hayward, Betty (Kenny) Bygd of Lemongrove, Calif., and Laurel Herdina of Albert Lea; and many nieces and nephews.

Beverly is preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Olga; first husband, Eugene Wallace; second husband, James Kuchera; children: Cynthia Buckley, Paul Wallace and Brenda Strater; and son-in-law, Bill Buckley.

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb.11, at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be held later in Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria.

Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.

Everett Camp, 93
Published 12:00am Saturday, November 14, 2009
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Funeral services for Everett Gordon Leroy Camp, age 93, of Albert Lea will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Clarks Grove. The Rev. Jamie Cameron will officiate. Interment will be at Clarks Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Everett died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at St. John’s Lutheran Home.
Everett Gordon Leroy Camp was born on Feb. 15, 1916, at the home of his parents Bert and Alma (Schiager) Camp on Pleasant Ave in Albert Lea. His mother passed away when he was two years old due to the flu epidemic. He was raised by his aunt and uncle, Olga and Chester Jensen. Everett was later joined by his cousins who grew up with him as his siblings. Everett graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1935 and later from diesel mechanic school in Chicago in 1940. Everett married Marian Nelson on May 6, 1945, at the First Baptist Church parsonage in Albert Lea. He and Marian farmed near Bancroft and he later worked at Olson Manufacturing in Albert Lea and the Wright Ranch near Hayward before going to Wilson and Co., which he retired from in 1981. The couple made their home in Clarks Grove until they entered St. John’s Lutheran Home in July of 2000. Everett was a member of Clarks Grove Baptist Church where he served on the trustee board, audio visual board and a member of the Crusaders Sunday School class. He was active in men’s fellowship and bowling league with the church. Everett loved to garden, work around his home and work to help people “behind the scenes.” Everett and Marian were always overjoyed to have company stop by for a visit. One of the many special treats that were served to friends and family were the sugar cookies that he helped Marian bake. On many special occasions Everett could be seen helping his wife and the Dorcas Circle tie many quilts for charity. Everett was a special uncle, cousin and friend to many and will be deeply missed.
Survivors include cousins Gwyneth Nelson of Hayward, Betty (Kenny) Bygd of Lemon Grove, Calif., Laurel (Robert) Herdina of Albert Lea, Beverly (Jim) Kuchera of Alexandria and Rodney Jensen; nieces and nephews Sharon (Ray) Seidel, Raynold (Bunny) Jepson, Jeanene (Boyd) Reese, Alan (Pat) Jepson and Bill Nelson all of Albert Lea, Jon Nelson and Jolene Engelby of Hayward, Gary (Marcie) Jepson of Milaca, Robin (Jan) Jepson of Overland Park, Kan., Julie (Jason) Eckert of Garner, Iowa, Dale (Jan) Nelson of Fredricksburg, Iowa and Nancy Sargent of Roseville.
Everett was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Marian, in September of 2000; his parents and a sister in infancy.

[Margit R Bakke]

Anton's granddaughter:

Lois Madson, 79, of Hartland
Published 12:00am Monday, January 9, 2006
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Funeral services for Lois D. Madson, age 79, of Hartland, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, at the West Freeborn Lutheran Church. The Rev. Dennis Frank will officiate. Interment will be in the West Freeborn Cemetery. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m., Monday at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services at the Church.

Lois died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, at the Albert Lea Good Samaritan Center.

Lois Darlene Madson was born Oct. 5, 1926, to Llamoyne E. and Bernice A. (Schiager) Jensen in Albert Lea. She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1945. On Feb. 9, 1946, Lois was united in marriage to Carlyle Madson in the Hartland Parsonage. The couple farmed north of Hartland for many years. Lois was a member of the West Freeborn Lutheran Church, its Ladies Aide, and the Eunice Circle. She was very active in Alanon and enjoyed cooking. Lois was also a member of the Cousin’s Club and the Red Hat Society and a charter member of the Albert Lea Lois Club.

Survivors include her son, Tom and his wife, Char Madson, of Elk River, Minn.; daughters, Pauline Dill, of Waseca, and Lori and her husband, Randy Tuchtenhagen, of Albert Lea; grandchildren: Eric and his wife, Lisa Madson, Randy and his wife, Linda Madson, Patricia Dill, and step grandchildren: Angie, Paul, and Scott; great-grandchildren: Joe, Gabriel, Jack, Lila, Charlotte, Talin, Lexi, and Emma; sister, Barb Sanderson, of Albert Lea; brother-in-law, Milo and his wife, Ardis Madson, of Hartland; sister-in-law, Jeanette and her husband, Ron Johansen, of Rochester; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband; parents; mother-in-law and father-in-law; son, Craig; brothers-in-law, Jay and his wife, Darlene Madson and Thorvald Sanderson; nephew, Matt Johanson; and niece, Cheryl Madson.

[Margit R Bakke]

Hei Einar,
I have a contact for Håkon. Write to me at: [email protected] and I will introduce you and Håkon to her.

[Margit R Bakke]

I have put Håkon Schjager in contact with Anton Schiager's great-granddaughter.

[17987]

Dear Margit in Minnesota

Thank you for your mail dated April 15.
I am very greateful for your family survay and what you have found out about my family i Amerika.
As you suggest, I will now take contact with the great granddaughter of my fathers uncle.
This will be very exciting for both of us, I think.
In Norway we sometims say THOUSEND THANKS - I will end this mail to say MILLIONS THANKS for your amazing work.

Yours sincerely

Håkon Schjager

[Margit R Bakke]

You are most welcome Håkon. Let me know should you need more help or if you know of someone who needs help with genealogy here in the USA. I am always happy to help when I am able.