William Dearing

M, b. 1855, d. 1920
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1855William Dearing was born in 1855.
Marriage4 January 1876He married Mildred Louisa Hopper, daughter of John Hopper and Sarah Jane Glass, on 4 January 1876.
Death1920William Dearing died in 1920.

Merit Rusten

F, b. 10 July 1873, d. 12 July 1955
Father*Karl Rusten d. b 1900
Mother*Kari Endreson b. 6 Feb 1828, d. 2 May 1909
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMerit Rusten was also known as Mary.
Name VariationMerit Rusten was also known as Marit.
Married Name10 January 1895As of 10 January 1895,her married name was Haakenson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 July 1873Merit Rusten was born on 10 July 1873 at Norway.
She was the daughter of Karl Rusten and Kari Endreson.
Marriage10 January 1895Merit Rusten married Halvor Haakenson on 10 January 1895.
Death12 July 1955Merit Rusten died on 12 July 1955 at South Dakota at age 82.

Endre Rusten

M, b. March 1863
Father*Karl Rusten d. b 1900
Mother*Kari Endreson b. 6 Feb 1828, d. 2 May 1909
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEndre Rusten was also known as Endre Rusten Johnson.
Name VariationEndre Rusten was also known as Andre.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMarch 1863Endre Rusten was born in March 1863 at Norway.
He was the son of Karl Rusten and Kari Endreson.
UNMARRIED1900As of 1900, Endre Rusten was never married.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Fairview, Campbell, South DakotaEndre Rusten was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Fairview, Campbell, South Dakota.1
  • Endre Rusten immigrated in 1883.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fairview, Campbell, South Dakota; Roll: 1547; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0375; FHL microfilm: 1241547.

Halvor Haakenson

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage10 January 1895Halvor Haakenson married Merit Rusten, daughter of Karl Rusten and Kari Endreson, on 10 January 1895.

Merland W. Rusten

M, b. 12 December 1939, d. 4 April 1986
Father*Melvin Rusten b. 16 Jul 1911, d. 26 Sep 1996
Mother*Berniece Swanhild Larson b. 26 Feb 1913, d. 21 Jul 2014
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 December 1939Merland W. Rusten was born on 12 December 1939 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Melvin Rusten and Berniece Swanhild Larson.
Death4 April 1986Merland W. Rusten died on 4 April 1986 at age 46.

Arnold M. Sveeggen

M, b. 22 February 1932, d. 31 May 2008
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 February 1932Arnold M. Sveeggen was born on 22 February 1932 at South Dakota.
Death31 May 2008He died on 31 May 2008 at South Dakota at age 76 Funeral services for Arnold M. Sveeggen will be Tuesday, June 3rd at 10:30 a.m. at Roseni Lutheran Church, rural Beresford. Visitation will be Monday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Wass Funeral Home in Beresford with the family present from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. The family requests memorials to the Roseni Mission Fund.Arnold M. Sveeggen was born February 22, 1932 to Sigvald and Hannah (Isakson) Sveeggen in Union County on his parents farm. He died May 31, 2008 in Sioux Falls at the age of 76 years, three months and nine days. Arnold attended Nora Country School and graduated from Alcester High School. He served in the US Army and was stationed at Camp Hamford in Washington. Arnold married Twila Rusten on August 18, 1956. After his discharge, he returned home to his farm which he farmed all his life. He was a lifelong member of Roseni Lutheran Church and was active in many church and community organizations.Arnold is survived by his wife, Twila; son, Allen of Alcester; daughters, Carol (Paul) Reynen of Sioux Falls, Anita (Glenn) Nelson of Meckling, Denise (Lou) Gertsman of Beresford, Sharon (Dan) Rykhus of Sioux Falls and Lois (Todd) Tunell of Highlands Ranch, CO. He has 15 grandchildren, Sam Anderson; Beth and Mikayla Sveeggen; Nate (Jill), John (Molly) and Drew Reynen; Mary, Nicki and Anthony Nelson; Cody and Justin Nielsen; Austin, David and Ryan Rykhus and Tyler Tunell. Arnold is also survived by his brother, Leroy and several nieces and nephews. His parents, one sister, and one granddaughter, Kara Elise Nelson preceded him in death.

Fay Ellen Duncan

F, b. 21 February 1910, d. 30 April 2006
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name9 February 1945As of 9 February 1945,her married name was Rusten.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 February 1910Fay Ellen Duncan was born on 21 February 1910 at Missouri.
Marriage9 February 1945She married Palmer Rusten, son of Erland Jacob Rusten and Anna Emelia Nelson, on 9 February 1945 at California.
Death30 April 2006Fay Ellen Duncan died on 30 April 2006 at South Dakota at age 96.

Eunice Jones

F, d. circa 1947
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1946As of 1946,her married name was Rusten.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage1946Eunice Jones married Philip Rusten Jr., son of Philip Rusten and Esther Helen Nesseth, in 1946.
Deathcirca 1947Eunice Jones died circa 1947 at in a car accident.

John Emil Johnson

M, b. 1876, d. 1962
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohn Emil Johnson was also known as J. Emil.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1876John Emil Johnson was born in 1876 at Sweden.
Marriagecirca 1904He married Hilma Albertine Frick, daughter of Claus August Frick and Emelie Christine Odeen, circa 1904.
Death1962John Emil Johnson died in 1962.
  • John Emil Johnson immigrated in 1896.

Children of John Emil Johnson and Hilma Albertine Frick

Hilma Albertine Frick

F, b. 29 April 1881, d. 2 August 1951
Father*Claus August Frick b. 31 Aug 1844, d. 4 Sep 1921
Mother*Emelie Christine Odeen b. 14 Jul 1850, d. 27 Apr 1940
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1904As of circa 1904,her married name was Johnson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 April 1881Hilma Albertine Frick was born on 29 April 1881 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Claus August Frick and Emelie Christine Odeen.
Marriagecirca 1904Hilma Albertine Frick married John Emil Johnson circa 1904.
Death2 August 1951Hilma Albertine Frick died on 2 August 1951 at Union, South Dakota, at age 70.
  • Hilma Albertine Frick had 3 with 3 living in 1910 children.

Children of Hilma Albertine Frick and John Emil Johnson

Eldon Melvin Johnson

M, b. 12 September 1907, d. November 1987
Father*John Emil Johnson b. 1876, d. 1962
Mother*Hilma Albertine Frick b. 29 Apr 1881, d. 2 Aug 1951
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 September 1907Eldon Melvin Johnson was born on 12 September 1907 at South Dakota.
He was the son of John Emil Johnson and Hilma Albertine Frick.
DeathNovember 1987Eldon Melvin Johnson died in November 1987 at South Dakota at age 80.

Marcella Eldora Johnson

F, b. 9 September 1909, d. December 1977
Father*John Emil Johnson b. 1876, d. 1962
Mother*Hilma Albertine Frick b. 29 Apr 1881, d. 2 Aug 1951
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Lapour.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMarcella Eldora Johnson married Roy Lapour.
Birth9 September 1909Marcella Eldora Johnson was born on 9 September 1909 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of John Emil Johnson and Hilma Albertine Frick.
DeathDecember 1977Marcella Eldora Johnson died in December 1977 at South Dakota at age 68.

Ethel Viola Johnson

F, b. 10 June 1912, d. 19 October 1996
Father*John Emil Johnson b. 1876, d. 1962
Mother*Hilma Albertine Frick b. 29 Apr 1881, d. 2 Aug 1951
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name3 October 1936As of 3 October 1936,her married name was Hakl.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 June 1912Ethel Viola Johnson was born on 10 June 1912 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of John Emil Johnson and Hilma Albertine Frick.
Marriage3 October 1936Ethel Viola Johnson married Frank Hakl on 3 October 1936.
Death19 October 1996Ethel Viola Johnson died on 19 October 1996 at South Dakota at age 84.

Conrad Emil Johnson

M, b. 17 July 1925, d. 2 June 2009
Father*John Emil Johnson b. 1876, d. 1962
Mother*Hilma Albertine Frick b. 29 Apr 1881, d. 2 Aug 1951
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 July 1925Conrad Emil Johnson was born on 17 July 1925 at South Dakota.
He was the son of John Emil Johnson and Hilma Albertine Frick.
Death2 June 2009Conrad Emil Johnson died on 2 June 2009 at South Dakota at age 83 Conrad Emil Johnson, 83, passed away on June 2, 2009 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. He was born July 17, 1925 at Geddes, SD to parents J. Emil and Hilma (Frick) Johnson. At the age of ten he moved with his family to the Beresford area in rural Clay County where he attended Newdale School. He married Ardis Osthus on June 21, 1951 at Centerville, SD. They lived on a farm south of Beresford throughout their married life, where he was a dairy farmer. His church and family were very important to him. He was a member of Dalesburg Lutheran Church where he sang in the choir, served on the church council and was an usher. He was a member of the Farmers Union and served on the Cleveland rural school board. He is survived by his wife Ardis of Beresford; daughter Darla (Eugene) Bult of Sioux Falls; two granddaughters: Andrea (Scott) Sukut and Megan Bult and great granddaughter Sophia Sukut, all of Sioux Falls; two sisters: Ona Abraham and Maxine Ellingson both of Alcester; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter Marcene Johnson in 2006, his parents, 2 brothers, Milton and Eldon, 4 sisters Marcella Lapour, Ethel Hakl, Myrtle Solberg and Evelyn Ekren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, June 5 at Dalesburg Lutheran Church, rural Beresford. Visitation will be Thursday from 2PM to 8PM with family present from 6PM to 8PM at Wass Funeral Home in Beresford.

Child of Conrad Emil Johnson

Milton Benjamin Johnson

M, b. 27 March 1905, d. February 1970
Father*John Emil Johnson b. 1876, d. 1962
Mother*Hilma Albertine Frick b. 29 Apr 1881, d. 2 Aug 1951
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 March 1905Milton Benjamin Johnson was born on 27 March 1905 at South Dakota.
He was the son of John Emil Johnson and Hilma Albertine Frick.
Marriagebefore 1935Milton Benjamin Johnson married Myrtle Evelyn Hansen before 1935.
DeathFebruary 1970Milton Benjamin Johnson died in February 1970 at South Dakota at age 64.

Alma Melvia Frick

F, b. 14 February 1885, d. 21 June 1886
Father*Claus August Frick b. 31 Aug 1844, d. 4 Sep 1921
Mother*Emelie Christine Odeen b. 14 Jul 1850, d. 27 Apr 1940
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 February 1885Alma Melvia Frick was born on 14 February 1885 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Claus August Frick and Emelie Christine Odeen.
Death21 June 1886Alma Melvia Frick died on 21 June 1886 at South Dakota at age 1.

David Emanuel Frick

M, b. 18 September 1892, d. 8 October 1894
Father*Claus August Frick b. 31 Aug 1844, d. 4 Sep 1921
Mother*Emelie Christine Odeen b. 14 Jul 1850, d. 27 Apr 1940
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 September 1892David Emanuel Frick was born on 18 September 1892 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Claus August Frick and Emelie Christine Odeen.
Death8 October 1894David Emanuel Frick died on 8 October 1894 at South Dakota at age 2.

Roy Lapour

M, b. 10 February 1907, d. September 1981
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRoy Lapour married Marcella Eldora Johnson, daughter of John Emil Johnson and Hilma Albertine Frick.
Birth10 February 1907Roy Lapour was born on 10 February 1907 at Nebraska.
DeathSeptember 1981He died in September 1981 at South Dakota at age 74.

Frank Hakl

M, b. 10 December 1903
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 December 1903Frank Hakl was born on 10 December 1903 at South Dakota.
Marriage3 October 1936He married Ethel Viola Johnson, daughter of John Emil Johnson and Hilma Albertine Frick, on 3 October 1936.

Myrtle Evelyn Hansen

F, b. 3 June 1901, d. 1969
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1935As of before 1935,her married name was Johnson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 June 1901Myrtle Evelyn Hansen was born on 3 June 1901 at South Dakota.
Marriagebefore 1935She married Milton Benjamin Johnson, son of John Emil Johnson and Hilma Albertine Frick, before 1935.
Death1969Myrtle Evelyn Hansen died in 1969.

Marcene E. Johnson

F, b. 3 January 1954, d. 19 September 2006
Father*Conrad Emil Johnson b. 17 Jul 1925, d. 2 Jun 2009
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 January 1954Marcene E. Johnson was born on 3 January 1954.
She was the daughter of Conrad Emil Johnson.
Death19 September 2006Marcene E. Johnson died on 19 September 2006 at South Dakota at age 52 Marcene Johnson, 52, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006 at Bethesda Nursing Home in Beresford of cancer. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006 at Wass Funeral Home in Beresford with the family present from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday at Dalesburg Lutheran Church, rural Beresford. (Directions: I-29 Beresford Exit #47, West 5.5 Miles to University Road, South 9 Miles.) Marcene was born January 3, 1954 in Hawarden, Iowa to parents Conrad and Ardis (Osthus) Johnson. She grew up on a farm south of Beresford attending Cleveland rural school and graduated from Beresford High School in 1972. Marcene attended Nettleton College in Sioux Falls for one year and went to work for Mid-States, Inc. in Sioux Falls where she was employed for 32 years. She was a life long member of Dalesburg Lutheran Church where she had taught Sunday school and served on the altar committee. Marcene was also a member of the Dalesburg Scandinavian Association. Her faith, family and friends were the most important to her. She enjoyed reading, visiting, family gatherings, reunions and researching family history. Marcene is survived by her parents; one sister, Darla (Eugene) Bult of Sioux Falls; two nieces, Andrea (Scott) Sukut and Megan Bult all of Sioux Falls and many relatives and friends.

Gerald G. Alter

M, b. 20 July 1928, d. 29 April 1976
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Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 July 1928Gerald G. Alter was born on 20 July 1928 at South Dakota.
Marriage25 November 1955He married Shirley Jean Abraham, daughter of Roy Abraham and Sarah Marie Sommervold, on 25 November 1955 at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, Union, South Dakota, Shirley Jean Abraham and Gerald Alter wedding announcement.
Akron Register Tribune December 29, 1955 - Shirley Jean Abraham and Gerald Alter wedding announcement
Death29 April 1976Gerald G. Alter died on 29 April 1976 at Sioux City, Iowa, at age 47 Gerald Alter obituary.
Akron Register Tribune May 6, 1976 - Gerald Alter obituary

Catharine Sylvia Ashmore

F, b. 1833, d. 1901
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Kies.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCatharine Sylvia Ashmore married Allen Fox Kies.
Birth1833Catharine Sylvia Ashmore was born in 1833.
Death1901She died in 1901.

Children of Catharine Sylvia Ashmore and Allen Fox Kies

Anne Rusten

F
Father*Karl Rusten d. b 1900
Mother*Kari Endreson b. 6 Feb 1828, d. 2 May 1909
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Ensrud.
Life EventDateDescription
Anne Rusten was the daughter of Karl Rusten and Kari Endreson.
MarriageAnne Rusten married (?) Ensrud.

(?) Ensrud

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Ensrud married Anne Rusten, daughter of Karl Rusten and Kari Endreson.

(?) Heald

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Heald married Susan M. McPherson, daughter of William T. McPherson and Josepha Wills.

Rudolph Schanberg

M, b. 1870, d. 1955
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRudolph Schanberg was also known as W. Rudolph.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1870Rudolph Schanberg was born in 1870.
Marriage18 September 1910He married Flora Niemann, daughter of Henry Friedrich Niemann and Anna Margaretha Hasz, on 18 September 1910 at St. Peter's Church, Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death1955Rudolph Schanberg died in 1955.
Burial1955He was buried in 1955 at Westfield East Cemetery, Westfield, Marquette, Wisconsin.

Children of Rudolph Schanberg and Flora Niemann

Margaret Anne Schanberg

F, b. 11 November 1911
Father*Rudolph Schanberg b. 1870, d. 1955
Mother*Flora Niemann b. 17 Aug 1872, d. 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Stowell.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 November 1911Margaret Anne Schanberg was born on 11 November 1911.
She was the daughter of Rudolph Schanberg and Flora Niemann.

Luella Schanberg

F, b. 1913, d. 2009
Father*Rudolph Schanberg b. 1870, d. 1955
Mother*Flora Niemann b. 17 Aug 1872, d. 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Stowell.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLuella Schanberg married William S. Stowell.
Birth1913Luella Schanberg was born in 1913 at twin with Lucille.
She was the daughter of Rudolph Schanberg and Flora Niemann.
Death2009Luella Schanberg died in 2009.
Burial2009She was buried in 2009 at Westfield East Cemetery, Westfield, Marquette, Wisconsin.

William S. Stowell

M, b. 1909, d. 1982
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam S. Stowell married Luella Schanberg, daughter of Rudolph Schanberg and Flora Niemann.
Birth1909William S. Stowell was born in 1909.
Death1982He died in 1982.
Burial1982He was buried in 1982 at Westfield East Cemetery, Westfield, Marquette, Wisconsin.