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Beth Goetschius

F, b. circa 1917

Father*

George E. Goetschius b. c 1886, d. 1959

Mother*

Louisa J. Rogers b. May 1886, d. a Apr 1930

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1917	Beth Goetschius was born circa 1917 at Iowa.
		She was the daughter of George E. Goetschius and Louisa J. Rogers.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1917

Beth Goetschius was born circa 1917 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of George E. Goetschius and Louisa J. Rogers.

Census Date	Location	Description
5 April 1930	Kampeska, Codington, South Dakota	Beth Goetschius was listed as a daughter in George E. Goetschius's household on the 1930 Census at Kampeska, Codington, South Dakota.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

5 April 1930

Kampeska, Codington, South Dakota

Beth Goetschius was listed as a daughter in George E. Goetschius's household on the 1930 Census at Kampeska, Codington, South Dakota.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED15-10. Dwelling 30.

William Goetschius

M, b. circa 1921

Father*

George E. Goetschius b. c 1886, d. 1959

Mother*

Louisa J. Rogers b. May 1886, d. a Apr 1930

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1921	William Goetschius was born circa 1921 at Iowa.
		He was the son of George E. Goetschius and Louisa J. Rogers.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1921

William Goetschius was born circa 1921 at Iowa.

He was the son of George E. Goetschius and Louisa J. Rogers.

Census Date	Location	Description
5 April 1930	Kampeska, Codington, South Dakota	William Goetschius was listed as a son in George E. Goetschius's household on the 1930 Census at Kampeska, Codington, South Dakota.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

5 April 1930

Kampeska, Codington, South Dakota

William Goetschius was listed as a son in George E. Goetschius's household on the 1930 Census at Kampeska, Codington, South Dakota.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED15-10. Dwelling 30.

James Goetschius

M, b. 27 March 1925, d. August 1984

Father*

George E. Goetschius b. c 1886, d. 1959

Mother*

Louisa J. Rogers b. May 1886, d. a Apr 1930

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	27 March 1925	James Goetschius was born on 27 March 1925 at Minnesota.
		He was the son of George E. Goetschius and Louisa J. Rogers.
Death	August 1984	James Goetschius died in August 1984 at age 59.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 March 1925

James Goetschius was born on 27 March 1925 at Minnesota.

He was the son of George E. Goetschius and Louisa J. Rogers.

Death

August 1984

James Goetschius died in August 1984 at age 59.

Census Date	Location	Description
5 April 1930	Kampeska, Codington, South Dakota	James Goetschius was listed as a son in George E. Goetschius's household on the 1930 Census at Kampeska, Codington, South Dakota.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

5 April 1930

Kampeska, Codington, South Dakota

James Goetschius was listed as a son in George E. Goetschius's household on the 1930 Census at Kampeska, Codington, South Dakota.¹

James Goetschius obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last benefit Gold Beach, Curry, Oregon.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED15-10. Dwelling 30.

Rudie R. Rezek

M, b. 11 December 1918, d. 31 March 2001

Father*

Joseph Rezek b. c 1881

Mother*

Anna (?) b. c 1888

Charts: Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Rudie R. Rezek was also known as Rudolph.
Name Variation		Rudie R. Rezek was also known as Rudy R.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Rudie R. Rezek was also known as Rudolph.

Name Variation

Rudie R. Rezek was also known as Rudy R.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	11 December 1918	Rudie R. Rezek was born on 11 December 1918.
		He was the son of Joseph Rezek and Anna (?).
Marriage	17 May 1948	Rudie R. Rezek married Helen Leola Charlson, daughter of John Charlson and Hilda Wevik, on 17 May 1948 second marriage.
Death	31 March 2001	Rudie R. Rezek died on 31 March 2001 at age 82.
Burial	April 2001	He was buried in April 2001 at St Francis Cemetery, Wahoo, Nebraska, Service Info.: S1 US COAST GUARD WORLD WAR II.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 December 1918

Rudie R. Rezek was born on 11 December 1918.

He was the son of Joseph Rezek and Anna (?).

Marriage

17 May 1948

Rudie R. Rezek married Helen Leola Charlson, daughter of John Charlson and Hilda Wevik, on 17 May 1948 second marriage.

Death

31 March 2001

Rudie R. Rezek died on 31 March 2001 at age 82.

Burial

April 2001

He was buried in April 2001 at St Francis Cemetery, Wahoo, Nebraska, Service Info.: S1 US COAST GUARD WORLD WAR II.

Rudie R. Rezek obtained US Social Security Card at Nebraska; last residence Wahoo, Saunders, Nebraska.

(?) Larson

Charts: Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		(?) Larson married Amy Johnson, daughter of Olaf M. Johnson and Anna Wevik.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

(?) Larson married Amy Johnson, daughter of Olaf M. Johnson and Anna Wevik.

Alvin Oliver Johnson

M, b. 11 August 1915, d. 31 July 1918

Father*

Olaf M. Johnson b. 22 Feb 1883, d. 10 May 1945

Mother*

Anna Wevik b. 16 Oct 1892, d. 15 Jan 1945

Charts: Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Alvin Oliver Johnson was also known as Oliver.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Alvin Oliver Johnson was also known as Oliver.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	11 August 1915	Alvin Oliver Johnson was born on 11 August 1915 at Union, South Dakota.
		He was the son of Olaf M. Johnson and Anna Wevik.
Death	31 July 1918	Alvin Oliver Johnson died on 31 July 1918 at Union, South Dakota, at age 2.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 August 1915

Alvin Oliver Johnson was born on 11 August 1915 at Union, South Dakota.

He was the son of Olaf M. Johnson and Anna Wevik.

Death

31 July 1918

Alvin Oliver Johnson died on 31 July 1918 at Union, South Dakota, at age 2.

William Alexander Gray

M, b. 26 December 1918

Charts: Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage	24 March	William Alexander Gray married Lucille Marcella Wevik, daughter of John Almer Wevik and Lillian Dorothea Fickbohm, on 24 March.
Birth	26 December 1918	William Alexander Gray was born on 26 December 1918.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

24 March

William Alexander Gray married Lucille Marcella Wevik, daughter of John Almer Wevik and Lillian Dorothea Fickbohm, on 24 March.

Birth

26 December 1918

William Alexander Gray was born on 26 December 1918.

Arvid John Wevik

M, b. 3 June 1936, d. 1 August 1988

Father*

John Almer Wevik b. 8 May 1896, d. 20 Aug 1953

Mother*

Lillian Dorothea Fickbohm b. 23 Nov 1900, d. 5 Sep 1959

Charts: Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Arvid John Wevik was also known as A. J.
Nickname		Arvid John Wevik also went by the name of Pete.
Name Variation		Arvid John Wevik was also known as John Arvid.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Arvid John Wevik was also known as A. J.

Nickname

Arvid John Wevik also went by the name of Pete.

Name Variation

Arvid John Wevik was also known as John Arvid.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	3 June 1936	Arvid John Wevik was born on 3 June 1936.
		He was the son of John Almer Wevik and Lillian Dorothea Fickbohm.
Marriage	22 June 1957	Arvid John Wevik married Constance Catharine Campagna, daughter of James Frank Campagna and Pauline Jerele, on 22 June 1957 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
Death	1 August 1988	Arvid John Wevik died on 1 August 1988 at age 52 also reported as Aug. 15, 1988.
Burial	after 1 August 1988	He was buried after 1 August 1988 at River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee, Kane, Illinois.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 June 1936

Arvid John Wevik was born on 3 June 1936.

He was the son of John Almer Wevik and Lillian Dorothea Fickbohm.

Marriage

22 June 1957

Arvid John Wevik married Constance Catharine Campagna, daughter of James Frank Campagna and Pauline Jerele, on 22 June 1957 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

Death

1 August 1988

Arvid John Wevik died on 1 August 1988 at age 52 also reported as Aug. 15, 1988.

Burial

after 1 August 1988

He was buried after 1 August 1988 at River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee, Kane, Illinois.

Arvid John Wevik obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence not specified.

Child of Arvid John Wevik and Constance Catharine Campagna

John Allen Wevik b. 6 May 1958, d. 6 Jun 1968

Jack Earl Greene

M, b. 29 May 1911, d. November 1987

Father*

Warren Greene

Mother*

Mary (?)

Charts: Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Jack Earl Greene was also known as Green.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Jack Earl Greene was also known as Green.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Jack Earl Greene married Viola Wilma Wilson, daughter of Virgil Martin Wilson and Olga Louise Wevik.
Birth	29 May 1911	Jack Earl Greene was born on 29 May 1911 at Michigan.
		He was the son of Warren Greene and Mary (?).
Death	November 1987	Jack Earl Greene died in November 1987 at age 76.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Jack Earl Greene married Viola Wilma Wilson, daughter of Virgil Martin Wilson and Olga Louise Wevik.

Birth

29 May 1911

Jack Earl Greene was born on 29 May 1911 at Michigan.

He was the son of Warren Greene and Mary (?).

Death

November 1987

Jack Earl Greene died in November 1987 at age 76.

Loretta Adeline Wevik

F, b. 26 May 1931, d. 21 March 2004

Father*

Ole O. T. Wevik b. 9 Mar 1907, d. 6 Aug 1974

Mother*

Anna Christina Hansen b. 20 Apr 1906, d. 9 Jan 1994

Charts: Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart

Loretta Wevik 1949 senior portrait Beresford High School, Beresford, Union, SD

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	22 December 1950	As of 22 December 1950,her married name was Swanstrom.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

22 December 1950

As of 22 December 1950,her married name was Swanstrom.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	26 May 1931	Loretta Adeline Wevik was born on 26 May 1931.
		She was the daughter of Ole O. T. Wevik and Anna Christina Hansen.
Death	21 March 2004	Loretta Adeline Wevik died on 21 March 2004 at age 72 Loretta Swanstrom, age 72, of Yankton, went home to be with her Lord Jesus on Sunday, March 21, 2004, after a three-year struggle with ALS (Lou Gehirig's Disease). A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastors Shane Van Dorin and Dr. Jack Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Cemetery in Beresford, South Dakota. Visitation is from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the Ray, Cantrell & Wintz Funeral Home in Yankton with the family present from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pallbearers are Mark Swanstrom, Chris Swanstrom, Joe Morman, Matthew Cameron, Phil Wiebe, and Ethan Hall. Honorary pallbearers are Ryan Swanstrom, Jake Swanstrom, Dan Morman, Tim Morman, Caleb Cameron, Daniel Cameron, David Cameron and Jordan Wiebe. Loretta was born May 26, 1931 in Davenport, Iowa, to Ole and Anna (Hansen) Wevik. She spent her childhood in Beresford where she attended and graduated from school. She attended Augustana College and Moody Bible Institute. She married Donald Swanstrom on December 22, 1950. They lived in various states in the Midwest, including Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and South Dakota. Loretta invited Jesus Christ to be her personal Savior in 1973. He did a remarkable work in her life, and she joyfully served Him for many years playing piano, teaching Sunday School, serving on various boards and committees, and leading ladies' Bible studies. She also taught piano lessons, did counseling, and served on the Advisory Council for Grace University in Omaha, Nebraska. She had a wonderful gift of hospitality and enjoyed inviting others to share her excellent cooking. Most of all, she enjoyed studying God's word and spending time with her family. Those who will cherish her memory are her husband, Don; five children: Seth (Becky) Swanstrom of Yankton; Mary (Don) Morman of Missoula, Montana; Pam (Bill) Cameron of Juneau, Wisconsin; Sarah (Doug) Wiebe of Lincoln, Nebraska; and Sandra (Blake) Hall of Omaha, Nebraska; 22 grandchildren: Mark, Chris, Ryan, and Jacob Swanstrom; Joe, Dan, Tim and Christine Morman, Laura Rehbein, and Sarah Neal; Matthew, Caleb, Christine, Daniel, Susanna and David Cameron; Phillip, Jordan and Hannah Wiebe; and Amy, Ethan and Stefanie Hall; two great-grandchildren: Ainsley Swanstrom and Devion Rehbein; two sisters: Betty (Wendell) Holmes of Omaha and Suzanne Young of Jerseyville, Illinois; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Burial	after 21 March 2004	She was buried after 21 March 2004 at Brooklyn Cemetery, Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

26 May 1931

Loretta Adeline Wevik was born on 26 May 1931.

She was the daughter of Ole O. T. Wevik and Anna Christina Hansen.

Death

21 March 2004

Loretta Adeline Wevik died on 21 March 2004 at age 72 Loretta Swanstrom, age 72, of Yankton, went home to be with her Lord Jesus on Sunday, March 21, 2004, after a three-year struggle with ALS (Lou Gehirig's Disease). A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastors Shane Van Dorin and Dr. Jack Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Cemetery in Beresford, South Dakota. Visitation is from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the Ray, Cantrell & Wintz Funeral Home in Yankton with the family present from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pallbearers are Mark Swanstrom, Chris Swanstrom, Joe Morman, Matthew Cameron, Phil Wiebe, and Ethan Hall. Honorary pallbearers are Ryan Swanstrom, Jake Swanstrom, Dan Morman, Tim Morman, Caleb Cameron, Daniel Cameron, David Cameron and Jordan Wiebe. Loretta was born May 26, 1931 in Davenport, Iowa, to Ole and Anna (Hansen) Wevik. She spent her childhood in Beresford where she attended and graduated from school. She attended Augustana College and Moody Bible Institute. She married Donald Swanstrom on December 22, 1950. They lived in various states in the Midwest, including Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and South Dakota. Loretta invited Jesus Christ to be her personal Savior in 1973. He did a remarkable work in her life, and she joyfully served Him for many years playing piano, teaching Sunday School, serving on various boards and committees, and leading ladies' Bible studies. She also taught piano lessons, did counseling, and served on the Advisory Council for Grace University in Omaha, Nebraska. She had a wonderful gift of hospitality and enjoyed inviting others to share her excellent cooking. Most of all, she enjoyed studying God's word and spending time with her family. Those who will cherish her memory are her husband, Don; five children: Seth (Becky) Swanstrom of Yankton; Mary (Don) Morman of Missoula, Montana; Pam (Bill) Cameron of Juneau, Wisconsin; Sarah (Doug) Wiebe of Lincoln, Nebraska; and Sandra (Blake) Hall of Omaha, Nebraska; 22 grandchildren: Mark, Chris, Ryan, and Jacob Swanstrom; Joe, Dan, Tim and Christine Morman, Laura Rehbein, and Sarah Neal; Matthew, Caleb, Christine, Daniel, Susanna and David Cameron; Phillip, Jordan and Hannah Wiebe; and Amy, Ethan and Stefanie Hall; two great-grandchildren: Ainsley Swanstrom and Devion Rehbein; two sisters: Betty (Wendell) Holmes of Omaha and Suzanne Young of Jerseyville, Illinois; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Burial

after 21 March 2004

She was buried after 21 March 2004 at Brooklyn Cemetery, Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.

Loretta Adeline Wevik graduated in 1949 at Beresford High School, Beresford, Union, South Dakota.

Merwin Duwayne Lykken

M, b. 17 August 1932, d. 28 January 1998

Adoptive father*

Louis Lykken b. 18 Oct 1905, d. 16 Jun 1973

Adoptive mother*

Agnes Una Myers b. 5 Mar 1907, d. 25 Dec 2002

Charts: Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart

Merwin Lykken 1950 senior portrait Berkeley High School, Berkeley, California

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Merwin Duwayne Lykken was also known as Mervin Dwayne.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Merwin Duwayne Lykken was also known as Mervin Dwayne.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	17 August 1932	Merwin Duwayne Lykken was born on 17 August 1932 at Iowa.
		He was the son of Louis Lykken and Agnes Una Myers.
Death	28 January 1998	Merwin Duwayne Lykken died on 28 January 1998 at age 65.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 August 1932

Merwin Duwayne Lykken was born on 17 August 1932 at Iowa.

He was the son of Louis Lykken and Agnes Una Myers.

Death

28 January 1998

Merwin Duwayne Lykken died on 28 January 1998 at age 65.

Census Date	Location	Description
1940	Berkeley, Alameda, California	Merwin Duwayne Lykken was listed as an adopted son in Louis Lykken's household on the 1940 Census at Berkeley, Alameda, California.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1940

Berkeley, Alameda, California

Merwin Duwayne Lykken was listed as an adopted son in Louis Lykken's household on the 1940 Census at Berkeley, Alameda, California.¹

Merwin Duwayne Lykken obtained US Social Security Card at California; last residence Carson City, Carson City, Nevada.

Child of Merwin Duwayne Lykken

Nancy Marie Lykken b. c 1959, d. 20 Nov 1976

Citations

[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Berkeley, Alameda, California; Roll: T627_190; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 1-156.

Myren Lynn Anderson

M, b. 2 February 1933, d. 30 March 2000

Father*

Alvin Joel Anderson b. 5 Nov 1903, d. 24 Mar 1974

Mother*

Abbie Oliva Lykken b. 4 Dec 1909, d. 10 Aug 1990

Charts: Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart

Myren Lynn Anderson 2000

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	2 February 1933	Myren Lynn Anderson was born on 2 February 1933 at Beresford, South Dakota.
		He was the son of Alvin Joel Anderson and Abbie Oliva Lykken.
Marriage	27 December 1951	Myren Lynn Anderson married Beverley Ann Newberg on 27 December 1951.
Death	30 March 2000	Myren Lynn Anderson died on 30 March 2000 at Texas at age 67 Myren Lynn Anderson, 67, died Thursday, March 30, 2000, at the North Hills Hospital in North Richland Hills, Texas. He was born Feb. 2, 1933, in Beresford. He attended the Star rural school and grew up in the area. He married Beverley on Dec. 27, 1951, in rural Beresford. The couple farmed in the Alcester, Akron and Beresford areas until 1971, when they moved to Beresford. He worked in construction, as a heavy equipment operator. He moved to Hawarden, Iowa, in 1975, and spent his winters in Hurst, Texas. He also worked in construction in Texas. He was a past member of the Roseni Lutheran Church in rural Beresford and a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Hurst. Survivors include his wife, three daughters, six grandchildren, and two brothers. Services begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Roseni Lutheran Church in rural Beresford with burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Alcester. Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. today at the Wass Funeral Home in Alcester with the family present from 7 to 8 p.m. Carol Bosworth Midwest. Myren Lynn Anderson funeral card 2000

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 February 1933

Myren Lynn Anderson was born on 2 February 1933 at Beresford, South Dakota.

He was the son of Alvin Joel Anderson and Abbie Oliva Lykken.

Marriage

27 December 1951

Myren Lynn Anderson married Beverley Ann Newberg on 27 December 1951.

Death

30 March 2000

Myren Lynn Anderson died on 30 March 2000 at Texas at age 67 Myren Lynn Anderson, 67, died Thursday, March 30, 2000, at the North Hills Hospital in North Richland Hills, Texas.

He was born Feb. 2, 1933, in Beresford. He attended the Star rural school and grew up in the area.

He married Beverley on Dec. 27, 1951, in rural Beresford. The couple farmed in the Alcester, Akron and Beresford areas until 1971, when they moved to Beresford. He worked in construction, as a heavy equipment operator. He moved to Hawarden, Iowa, in 1975, and spent his winters in Hurst, Texas. He also worked in construction in Texas.

He was a past member of the Roseni Lutheran Church in rural Beresford and a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Hurst.

Survivors include his wife, three daughters, six grandchildren, and two brothers.

Services begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Roseni Lutheran Church in rural Beresford with burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Alcester.

Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. today at the Wass Funeral Home in Alcester with the family present from 7 to 8 p.m. Carol Bosworth Midwest.

Myren Lynn Anderson funeral card 2000

Census Date	Location	Description
1940	Emmet, Union, South Dakota	Myren Lynn Anderson was listed as a son in Alvin Joel Anderson's household on the 1940 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1940

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Myren Lynn Anderson was listed as a son in Alvin Joel Anderson's household on the 1940 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.¹

Citations

[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Emmet, Union, South Dakota; Roll: T627_3869; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 64-11.

Fay Lovera Savey

F, b. 6 June 1915, d. 31 October 2006

Father*

Ernest Phillip Savey b. 7 Jul 1892, d. 17 Feb 1966

Mother*

Dottie Cynthia Demarius Moore b. 2 Oct 1892, d. 13 Sep 1987

Charts: Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart

Fay Lovera (Savey) Lykken 2006

Mrs Sam Lykken (Fay Savey) 03 Sep 1932-Colorized

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	3 September 1932	As of 3 September 1932,her married name was Lykken.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

3 September 1932

As of 3 September 1932,her married name was Lykken.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	6 June 1915	Fay Lovera Savey was born on 6 June 1915 at Sargent, North Dakota.
		She was the daughter of Ernest Phillip Savey and Dottie Cynthia Demarius Moore.
Marriage	3 September 1932	Fay Lovera Savey married Salmer L. Lykken, son of Lars Olsen Lykken and Ovidia Nordgaard, on 3 September 1932 at Pennington, South Dakota, County of Residence: Pennington. Post Office: Rapid City.¹ Salmer Sam Lykken and Fay Savey wedding portrait 03 Sep 1932 Pennington county SD-Colorized Salmer (Sam) Lykken and Fay Savey wedding portrait 03 Sep 1932 Pennington county, SD Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota) 07 Sep 1932 - Fay Savey and Sam L Lykken wedding announcement
Death	31 October 2006	Fay Lovera Savey died on 31 October 2006 at Rapid City, South Dakota, at age 91 Fay L. Lykken, 91, of Rapid City, passed away on Tues., Oct. 31, 2006, at a local nursing home. Fay Lovera Savey was born on June 6, 1915, in Sargent County, North Dakota. In 1923, her family moved to Rapid City, South Dakota. Fay graduated from Rapid City High School in 1932. She married Salmer (Sam) Lykken on September 3, 1932. Their first child, a son, died shortly after birth. There were 5 more children born to the union. Fay and her family have lived in Hill City and Rapid City, SD, and in Tecumseh, MI. Fay and Sam lived in New Smyrna Beach, FL, for many of their retirement years. Sam died in 2000, just a few months before their 68th anniversary. Fay began attending Black Hills Teachers College in Spearfish, SD, after most of her family was raised. She graduated with honors and went on to teach in the Rapid City Schools for 15 years. Fay taught at General Beadle School, Garfield, E.B. Bergquist and most of the time at Pinedale Elementary School. Fay and Sam were members of the United Methodist Church in Rapid City and of Coronado Community First United Methodist Church in New Smyrna Beach, FL, where she remained active until 2002. In 2002 Fay sold her Florida home and moved back to Rapid City. Fay lived at Echo Ridge, first in the Lodge and later in the Manor. She was living at Fountain Springs Health Center when she died. Fay was preceded in death by her husband, Sam; her parents, Dottie and Ernest Savey; and three sons, David Lee, Nicholas Lynn and Gary Lee. Also preceding her in death were her sister, Ilamae Savey Edwards, and her brother, Don Savey. Survivors include: daughters: Janet Fay (Lawrence) Solano of Rapid City; Marlene Kay (Conrad) Bowman of Broadview Heights, OH; a son: Douglas Glen (Marcie) of Big Spring, Texas, and Gary's widow, Catherine Lykken, of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Surviving siblings include Olive (Ted) Jacobs, Rapid City; and Clyde (Sybil) Savey, New Smyrna Beach, FL. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Fay started quilting the first year of her marriage when her mother-in-law taught her to quilt. Fay made a quilt for her and her husband as their own Christmas gift, while her mother-in-law worked on the other gift quilts. Fay began quilting full time following her retirement. She has made and given away many quilts. She designed and made a "Family Quilt" telling the story of the Sam and Fay Lykken Family. Fay was a charter member of the Ocean View Nursing Home Auxiliary in Florida. Fay also volunteered as an aide in the New Smyrna Beach schools. She continued to volunteer until shortly before her move to South Dakota in 2002. A memorial service will be held in the Chapel at Pine Lawn Memorial Park, on Monday, November 6 at 1 p.m. with Sister Susan Pohl officiating. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made to The Hospice of the Hills or the American Cancer Society. Funeral card of Fay Lovera (Savey) Lykken 2006 Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota) 03 Nov 2006 - Fay Lovera (Savey) Lykken obituary
Burial	6 November 2006	She was buried on 6 November 2006 at Pine Lawn Memorial Park, Rapid City, Pennington, South Dakota.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 June 1915

Fay Lovera Savey was born on 6 June 1915 at Sargent, North Dakota.

She was the daughter of Ernest Phillip Savey and Dottie Cynthia Demarius Moore.

Marriage

3 September 1932

Fay Lovera Savey married Salmer L. Lykken, son of Lars Olsen Lykken and Ovidia Nordgaard, on 3 September 1932 at Pennington, South Dakota, County of Residence: Pennington. Post Office: Rapid City.¹

Salmer Sam Lykken and Fay Savey wedding portrait 03 Sep 1932 Pennington county SD-Colorized

Salmer (Sam) Lykken and Fay Savey wedding portrait 03 Sep 1932 Pennington county, SD

Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota) 07 Sep 1932 - Fay Savey and Sam L Lykken wedding announcement

Death

31 October 2006

Fay Lovera Savey died on 31 October 2006 at Rapid City, South Dakota, at age 91 Fay L. Lykken, 91, of Rapid City, passed away on Tues., Oct. 31, 2006, at a local nursing home. Fay Lovera Savey was born on June 6, 1915, in Sargent County, North Dakota. In 1923, her family moved to Rapid City, South Dakota. Fay graduated from Rapid City High School in 1932. She married Salmer (Sam) Lykken on September 3, 1932. Their first child, a son, died shortly after birth. There were 5 more children born to the union. Fay and her family have lived in Hill City and Rapid City, SD, and in Tecumseh, MI. Fay and Sam lived in New Smyrna Beach, FL, for many of their retirement years. Sam died in 2000, just a few months before their 68th anniversary. Fay began attending Black Hills Teachers College in Spearfish, SD, after most of her family was raised. She graduated with honors and went on to teach in the Rapid City Schools for 15 years. Fay taught at General Beadle School, Garfield, E.B. Bergquist and most of the time at Pinedale Elementary School. Fay and Sam were members of the United Methodist Church in Rapid City and of Coronado Community First United Methodist Church in New Smyrna Beach, FL, where she remained active until 2002. In 2002 Fay sold her Florida home and moved back to Rapid City. Fay lived at Echo Ridge, first in the Lodge and later in the Manor. She was living at Fountain Springs Health Center when she died. Fay was preceded in death by her husband, Sam; her parents, Dottie and Ernest Savey; and three sons, David Lee, Nicholas Lynn and Gary Lee. Also preceding her in death were her sister, Ilamae Savey Edwards, and her brother, Don Savey. Survivors include: daughters: Janet Fay (Lawrence) Solano of Rapid City; Marlene Kay (Conrad) Bowman of Broadview Heights, OH; a son: Douglas Glen (Marcie) of Big Spring, Texas, and Gary's widow, Catherine Lykken, of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Surviving siblings include Olive (Ted) Jacobs, Rapid City; and Clyde (Sybil) Savey, New Smyrna Beach, FL. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Fay started quilting the first year of her marriage when her mother-in-law taught her to quilt. Fay made a quilt for her and her husband as their own Christmas gift, while her mother-in-law worked on the other gift quilts. Fay began quilting full time following her retirement. She has made and given away many quilts. She designed and made a "Family Quilt" telling the story of the Sam and Fay Lykken Family. Fay was a charter member of the Ocean View Nursing Home Auxiliary in Florida. Fay also volunteered as an aide in the New Smyrna Beach schools. She continued to volunteer until shortly before her move to South Dakota in 2002. A memorial service will be held in the Chapel at Pine Lawn Memorial Park, on Monday, November 6 at 1 p.m. with Sister Susan Pohl officiating. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made to The Hospice of the Hills or the American Cancer Society.

Funeral card of Fay Lovera (Savey) Lykken 2006

Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota) 03 Nov 2006 - Fay Lovera (Savey) Lykken obituary

Burial

6 November 2006

She was buried on 6 November 2006 at Pine Lawn Memorial Park, Rapid City, Pennington, South Dakota.

Census Date	Location	Description
30 January 1920	Harlem, Sargent, North Dakota	Fay Lovera Savey was listed as a daughter in Ernest Phillip Savey's household on the 1920 Census at Harlem, Sargent, North Dakota.²
21 April 1930	Rapid City, Pennington, South Dakota	Fay Lovera Savey was listed as a daughter in Ernest Phillip Savey's household on the 1930 Census at Rapid City, Pennington, South Dakota.³
1935	State Census, Hill City Ward 10, Pennington, South Dakota	Fay Lovera Savey appeared on the census of 1935 at State Census, Hill City Ward 10, Pennington, South Dakota.
1940	Hill City, Pennington, South Dakota	She was listed as wife in Salmer L. Lykken's household on the 1940 Census at Hill City, Pennington, South Dakota.⁴

Census Date

Location

Description

30 January 1920

Harlem, Sargent, North Dakota

Fay Lovera Savey was listed as a daughter in Ernest Phillip Savey's household on the 1920 Census at Harlem, Sargent, North Dakota.²

21 April 1930

Rapid City, Pennington, South Dakota

Fay Lovera Savey was listed as a daughter in Ernest Phillip Savey's household on the 1930 Census at Rapid City, Pennington, South Dakota.³

1935

State Census, Hill City Ward 10, Pennington, South Dakota

Fay Lovera Savey appeared on the census of 1935 at State Census, Hill City Ward 10, Pennington, South Dakota.

1940

Hill City, Pennington, South Dakota

She was listed as wife in Salmer L. Lykken's household on the 1940 Census at Hill City, Pennington, South Dakota.⁴

Fay Lovera Savey obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence New Smyrna Beach, Volusia, Florida.
On 3 September 1957 Salmer and Fay (Savey) Lykken 25th wedding anniversary.
Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota) 04 Sep 1957 - Salmer and Fay (Savey) Lykken 25th wedding anniversary

Children of Fay Lovera Savey and Salmer L. Lykken

David Lee Lykken b. 2 Feb 1933, d. 4 Feb 1933
Janet Fay Lykken+ b. 20 Aug 1934, d. 3 Dec 2006
Gary Lee Lykken b. 9 Oct 1938, d. 8 May 1998
Nicholas Lynn Lykken b. 19 Jun 1945, d. May 1973

Citations

[S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED152. Dwelling 22.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52-22. Dwelling 328.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hill City, Pennington, South Dakota; Roll: T627_3865; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 52-71.

Gary Lee Lykken

M, b. 9 October 1938, d. 8 May 1998

Father*

Salmer L. Lykken b. 17 Jun 1912, d. 5 Apr 2000

Mother*

Fay Lovera Savey b. 6 Jun 1915, d. 31 Oct 2006

Charts: Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart

Gary Lee Lykken 1998

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	9 October 1938	Gary Lee Lykken was born on 9 October 1938 at Rapid City, South Dakota.
		He was the son of Salmer L. Lykken and Fay Lovera Savey.
Death	8 May 1998	Gary Lee Lykken died on 8 May 1998 at Steamboat Springs, Colorado, at age 59 Gary Lee Lykken funeral card and obituary. Gary Lee Lykken funeral card 1998 Gary Lee Lykken funeral card 1998 - cover Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota) 17 May 1998 - Gary Lee Lykken obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

9 October 1938

Gary Lee Lykken was born on 9 October 1938 at Rapid City, South Dakota.

He was the son of Salmer L. Lykken and Fay Lovera Savey.

Death

8 May 1998

Gary Lee Lykken died on 8 May 1998 at Steamboat Springs, Colorado, at age 59 Gary Lee Lykken funeral card and obituary.

Gary Lee Lykken funeral card 1998

Gary Lee Lykken funeral card 1998 - cover

Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota) 17 May 1998 - Gary Lee Lykken obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
1940	Hill City, Pennington, South Dakota	Gary Lee Lykken was listed as a son in Salmer L. Lykken's household on the 1940 Census at Hill City, Pennington, South Dakota.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1940

Hill City, Pennington, South Dakota

Gary Lee Lykken was listed as a son in Salmer L. Lykken's household on the 1940 Census at Hill City, Pennington, South Dakota.¹

Citations

[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hill City, Pennington, South Dakota; Roll: T627_3865; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 52-71.

Nicholas Lynn Lykken

M, b. 19 June 1945, d. May 1973

Father*

Salmer L. Lykken b. 17 Jun 1912, d. 5 Apr 2000

Mother*

Fay Lovera Savey b. 6 Jun 1915, d. 31 Oct 2006

Charts: Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	19 June 1945	Nicholas Lynn Lykken was born on 19 June 1945.
		He was the son of Salmer L. Lykken and Fay Lovera Savey.
Death	May 1973	Nicholas Lynn Lykken died in May 1973 at Denver, Colorado, at age 27.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 June 1945

Nicholas Lynn Lykken was born on 19 June 1945.

He was the son of Salmer L. Lykken and Fay Lovera Savey.

Death

May 1973

Nicholas Lynn Lykken died in May 1973 at Denver, Colorado, at age 27.

Nicholas Lynn Lykken obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence not specified.

Janet Fay Lykken

F, b. 20 August 1934, d. 3 December 2006

Father*

Salmer L. Lykken b. 17 Jun 1912, d. 5 Apr 2000

Mother*

Fay Lovera Savey b. 6 Jun 1915, d. 31 Oct 2006

Charts: Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart

Janet Fay Lykken 1954

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	11 November 1954	As of 11 November 1954,her married name was Solano.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

11 November 1954

As of 11 November 1954,her married name was Solano.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	20 August 1934	Janet Fay Lykken was born on 20 August 1934 at South Dakota.
		She was the daughter of Salmer L. Lykken and Fay Lovera Savey.
Marriage	11 November 1954	Janet Fay Lykken married Lawrence Eugene Solano on 11 November 1954 Janet Fay Lykken and Lawrence E Solano engagement announcement. Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota) 10 Sep 1954 - Janet Fay Lykken and Lawrence E Solano engagement announcement Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota) 13 Nov 1954 - Janet Fay Lykken and Lawrence E Solano wedding announcement
Death	3 December 2006	Janet Fay Lykken died on 3 December 2006 at age 72 Janet Fay Solano died at home on Sunday evening, December 3, 2006, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Janet was born on August 20, 1934, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Salmer and Fay (Savey) Lykken. Growing up, she lived in Hill City, Tecumseh, Michigan, and Rapid City. She graduated from Rapid City High School in 1952 and from the National School of Business in 1953. She then worked as a bookkeeper at Knecht Lumber Company. She married Lawrence Solano on November 11, 1954. From this union, six children were born. Janet was always a supportive, loving wife. Janet was multi-talented and held three careers throughout her life. First she stayed at home and raised six active children. Once all the children were in school, she worked for the Rapid City Public School System Food Service Program for 25 years. After retirement, Janet kept busy as a Hospice volunteer, a Rapid City Public Library volunteer, and even took up the piano. She was a member of the School Nutrition Association of South Dakota (past president), Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and the Catholic Daughters of America. Janet is predeceased by her parents, Salmer and Fay Lykken, and her brothers, Nicholas and Gary. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 52 years, Lawrence Solano, her sons Daniel (Carolyn), David (Karen), Rapid City, and daughters, Diane (Tom) Wickham, Fontana, CA, Marie (John) Varvel, Valerie (Shane) Olney and Laurie Solano, Rapid City. Her 11 grandchildren who Janet cherished are Nathan, Scott, John, Jennifer, Angela, Todd, Aaron, T.J., Miranda, Colton, and Carter. She is also survived by her sister, Marlene (Conrad) Bowman, Broadview Heights, OH, her brother Douglas (Marcie) Lykken, Big Spring, Texas, and her sister-in-law, Catherine Lykken, Steamboat Springs, CO. Janet was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who encouraged all to love one another. She influenced the many lives she touched as she was a caring, accepting, and compassionate person. Her family was the most important part of her life. She especially enjoyed supporting all of her children and grandchildren in their activities. She also took pleasure in going out for breakfast and visiting with friends over a cup of coffee. Christian Wake Services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Osheim-Catron Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help with Rev. Michel Mulloy presiding. Interment will be at the Black Hills National Cemetery. Janet Fay (Lykken) Solano funeral card 2006
Burial	8 December 2006	She was buried on 8 December 2006 at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, South Dakota.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 August 1934

Janet Fay Lykken was born on 20 August 1934 at South Dakota.

She was the daughter of Salmer L. Lykken and Fay Lovera Savey.

Marriage

11 November 1954

Janet Fay Lykken married Lawrence Eugene Solano on 11 November 1954 Janet Fay Lykken and Lawrence E Solano engagement announcement.

Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota) 10 Sep 1954 - Janet Fay Lykken and Lawrence E Solano engagement announcement

Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota) 13 Nov 1954 - Janet Fay Lykken and Lawrence E Solano wedding announcement

Death

3 December 2006

Janet Fay Lykken died on 3 December 2006 at age 72 Janet Fay Solano died at home on Sunday evening, December 3, 2006, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Janet was born on August 20, 1934, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Salmer and Fay (Savey) Lykken. Growing up, she lived in Hill City, Tecumseh, Michigan, and Rapid City. She graduated from Rapid City High School in 1952 and from the National School of Business in 1953. She then worked as a bookkeeper at Knecht Lumber Company. She married Lawrence Solano on November 11, 1954. From this union, six children were born. Janet was always a supportive, loving wife. Janet was multi-talented and held three careers throughout her life. First she stayed at home and raised six active children. Once all the children were in school, she worked for the Rapid City Public School System Food Service Program for 25 years. After retirement, Janet kept busy as a Hospice volunteer, a Rapid City Public Library volunteer, and even took up the piano. She was a member of the School Nutrition Association of South Dakota (past president), Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and the Catholic Daughters of America. Janet is predeceased by her parents, Salmer and Fay Lykken, and her brothers, Nicholas and Gary. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 52 years, Lawrence Solano, her sons Daniel (Carolyn), David (Karen), Rapid City, and daughters, Diane (Tom) Wickham, Fontana, CA, Marie (John) Varvel, Valerie (Shane) Olney and Laurie Solano, Rapid City. Her 11 grandchildren who Janet cherished are Nathan, Scott, John, Jennifer, Angela, Todd, Aaron, T.J., Miranda, Colton, and Carter. She is also survived by her sister, Marlene (Conrad) Bowman, Broadview Heights, OH, her brother Douglas (Marcie) Lykken, Big Spring, Texas, and her sister-in-law, Catherine Lykken, Steamboat Springs, CO. Janet was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who encouraged all to love one another. She influenced the many lives she touched as she was a caring, accepting, and compassionate person. Her family was the most important part of her life. She especially enjoyed supporting all of her children and grandchildren in their activities. She also took pleasure in going out for breakfast and visiting with friends over a cup of coffee. Christian Wake Services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Osheim-Catron Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help with Rev. Michel Mulloy presiding. Interment will be at the Black Hills National Cemetery.

Janet Fay (Lykken) Solano funeral card 2006

Burial

8 December 2006

She was buried on 8 December 2006 at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, South Dakota.

Census Date	Location	Description
1935	State Census, Hill City Ward 10, Pennington, South Dakota	Janet Fay Lykken appeared on the census of 1935 in the household of Fay Lovera Savey at State Census, Hill City Ward 10, Pennington, South Dakota.
1940	Hill City, Pennington, South Dakota	Janet Fay Lykken was listed as a daughter in Salmer L. Lykken's household on the 1940 Census at Hill City, Pennington, South Dakota.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1935

State Census, Hill City Ward 10, Pennington, South Dakota

Janet Fay Lykken appeared on the census of 1935 in the household of Fay Lovera Savey at State Census, Hill City Ward 10, Pennington, South Dakota.

1940

Hill City, Pennington, South Dakota

Janet Fay Lykken was listed as a daughter in Salmer L. Lykken's household on the 1940 Census at Hill City, Pennington, South Dakota.¹

Citations

[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hill City, Pennington, South Dakota; Roll: T627_3865; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 52-71.

Carl Olson Evjen

M, b. 1 March 1865, d. 16 February 1945

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Carl Olson Evjen was also known as Olson Carl Olson Evjen was Carl Olson until he went through immigration and they said there were too many Olsons so he took the area in Norway that he came from.
Name Variation		Carl Olson Evjen was also known as Earl.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Carl Olson Evjen was also known as Olson Carl Olson Evjen was Carl Olson until he went through immigration and they said there were too many Olsons so he took the area in Norway that he came from.

Name Variation

Carl Olson Evjen was also known as Earl.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1 March 1865	Carl Olson Evjen was born on 1 March 1865 at Norway.
Marriage	circa 1891	He married Helmine J. Christopherson circa 1891.
Death	16 February 1945	Carl Olson Evjen died on 16 February 1945 at age 79.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 March 1865

Carl Olson Evjen was born on 1 March 1865 at Norway.

Marriage

circa 1891

He married Helmine J. Christopherson circa 1891.

Death

16 February 1945

Carl Olson Evjen died on 16 February 1945 at age 79.

Census Date	Location	Description
25 June 1900	Spink, Union, South Dakota	Carl Olson Evjen was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.¹
15 January 1920	Emmet, Union, South Dakota	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.²
22 April 1930	Emmet, Union, South Dakota	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.³

Census Date

Location

Description

25 June 1900

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Carl Olson Evjen was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.¹

15 January 1920

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.²

22 April 1930

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.³

Carl Olson Evjen immigrated in 1886.

Children of Carl Olson Evjen and Helmine J. Christopherson

John Conrad Evjen+ b. 27 Apr 1892, d. Aug 1977
Ole Evjen b. 2 Nov 1894, d. 14 Jul 1944
Alfred Evjen+ b. 15 Oct 1898, d. Nov 1987
Ovidia Evjen b. 3 Dec 1898, d. Feb 1972
Doralf Alvin Evjen+ b. 16 Sep 1900, d. 9 Dec 1932
Carrol Evjen b. 4 Apr 1902, d. 16 Sep 1989
Marvin Evjen b. 13 Jun 1907, d. 22 Oct 1991
Ethel Harriet Evjen+ b. 20 Jul 1913, d. 18 May 1985
Myrtle G. Evjen b. 10 Feb 1915, d. 3 Nov 1998

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 169.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Dwelling 39.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-10. Dwelling 133.

Helmine J. Christopherson

F, b. 2 May 1872, d. 18 November 1951

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Helmine J. Christopherson was also known as Danielson.
Name Variation		Helmine J. Christopherson was also known as Helmina.
Name Variation		Helmine J. Christopherson was also known as Gjorgine.
Name Variation		Helmine J. Christopherson was also known as Minnie J.
Married Name	circa 1891	As of circa 1891,her married name was Evjen.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Helmine J. Christopherson was also known as Danielson.

Name Variation

Helmine J. Christopherson was also known as Helmina.

Name Variation

Helmine J. Christopherson was also known as Gjorgine.

Name Variation

Helmine J. Christopherson was also known as Minnie J.

Married Name

circa 1891

As of circa 1891,her married name was Evjen.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 May 1872

Helmine J. Christopherson was born on 2 May 1872 at South Dakota.

Marriage

circa 1891

She married Carl Olson Evjen circa 1891.

Death

18 November 1951

Helmine J. Christopherson died on 18 November 1951 at age 79.

Census Date

Location

Description

25 June 1900

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Helmine J. Christopherson was listed as wife in Carl Olson Evjen's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.¹

20 April 1910

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Helmine J. Christopherson was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.²

15 January 1920

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

She was listed as wife in Carl Olson Evjen's household on the 1930 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.³

22 April 1930

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Helmine J. Christopherson was listed as wife in Carl Olson Evjen's household on the 1930 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.⁴

Helmine J. Christopherson had 4 with 4 living in 1900 children.
She had 8 with 7 living in 1910 children.

Children of Helmine J. Christopherson and Carl Olson Evjen

John Conrad Evjen+ b. 27 Apr 1892, d. Aug 1977
Ole Evjen b. 2 Nov 1894, d. 14 Jul 1944
Alfred Evjen+ b. 15 Oct 1898, d. Nov 1987
Ovidia Evjen b. 3 Dec 1898, d. Feb 1972
Doralf Alvin Evjen+ b. 16 Sep 1900, d. 9 Dec 1932
Carrol Evjen b. 4 Apr 1902, d. 16 Sep 1989
Marvin Evjen b. 13 Jun 1907, d. 22 Oct 1991
Ethel Harriet Evjen+ b. 20 Jul 1913, d. 18 May 1985
Myrtle G. Evjen b. 10 Feb 1915, d. 3 Nov 1998

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 169.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED431. Dwelling 20.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Dwelling 39.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-10. Dwelling 133.

Marvin Evjen

M, b. 13 June 1907, d. 22 October 1991

Father*

Carl Olson Evjen b. 1 Mar 1865, d. 16 Feb 1945

Mother*

Helmine J. Christopherson b. 2 May 1872, d. 18 Nov 1951

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Marvin Evjen was also known as Morgan.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 June 1907

Marvin Evjen was born on 13 June 1907 at Union, South Dakota.¹

He was the son of Carl Olson Evjen and Helmine J. Christopherson.

Marriage

14 September 1935

Marvin Evjen married Ethelyn Simpson, daughter of John A. Simpson and Nellie Stoen, on 14 September 1935 at Union, South Dakota.²

Death

22 October 1991

Marvin Evjen died on 22 October 1991 at age 84.

Census Date

Location

Description

20 April 1910

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Marvin Evjen was listed as a son in Helmine J. Christopherson's household on the 1910 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.³

15 January 1920

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Marvin Evjen was listed as a son in Carl Olson Evjen's household on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.⁴

22 April 1930

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Marvin Evjen was listed as a son in Carl Olson Evjen's household on the 1930 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.⁵

Citations

[S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 21949 (unknown file date).
[S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED431. Dwelling 20.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Dwelling 39.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-10. Dwelling 133.

Ethel Harriet Evjen

F, b. 20 July 1913, d. 18 May 1985

Father*

Carl Olson Evjen b. 1 Mar 1865, d. 16 Feb 1945

Mother*

Helmine J. Christopherson b. 2 May 1872, d. 18 Nov 1951

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

25 November 1936

As of 25 November 1936,her married name was Gamberg.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 July 1913

Ethel Harriet Evjen was born on 20 July 1913 at South Dakota.

She was the daughter of Carl Olson Evjen and Helmine J. Christopherson.

Marriage

25 November 1936

Ethel Harriet Evjen married James LuVern Gamberg on 25 November 1936 at Minnehaha, South Dakota.

Death

18 May 1985

Ethel Harriet Evjen died on 18 May 1985 at age 71.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

15 January 1920

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Ethel Harriet Evjen was listed as a daughter in Carl Olson Evjen's household on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.²

22 April 1930

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Ethel Harriet Evjen was listed as a daughter in Carl Olson Evjen's household on the 1930 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.³

Child of Ethel Harriet Evjen and James LuVern Gamberg

William LuVern Gamberg b. 5 Nov 1939, d. 17 Mar 1998

Citations

[S184] Beresford Republic Newspaper, June 6.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Dwelling 39.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-10. Dwelling 133.

Myrtle G. Evjen

F, b. 10 February 1915, d. 3 November 1998

Father*

Carl Olson Evjen b. 1 Mar 1865, d. 16 Feb 1945

Mother*

Helmine J. Christopherson b. 2 May 1872, d. 18 Nov 1951

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

26 December 1936

As of 26 December 1936,her married name was Hammer.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 February 1915

Myrtle G. Evjen was born on 10 February 1915 at South Dakota.

She was the daughter of Carl Olson Evjen and Helmine J. Christopherson.

Marriage

26 December 1936

Myrtle G. Evjen married Elmer Hammer on 26 December 1936 at Union, South Dakota.

Death

3 November 1998

Myrtle G. Evjen died on 3 November 1998 at age 83.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

15 January 1920

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Myrtle G. Evjen was listed as a daughter in Carl Olson Evjen's household on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.²

22 April 1930

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Myrtle G. Evjen was listed as a daughter in Carl Olson Evjen's household on the 1930 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.³

Citations

[S184] Beresford Republic Newspaper, Nov 12.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Dwelling 39.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-10. Dwelling 133.

Elmer Hammer

M, b. 11 August 1910, d. 9 July 1969

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 August 1910

Elmer Hammer was born on 11 August 1910.

Marriage

26 December 1936

He married Myrtle G. Evjen, daughter of Carl Olson Evjen and Helmine J. Christopherson, on 26 December 1936 at Union, South Dakota.

Death

9 July 1969

Elmer Hammer died on 9 July 1969 at age 58.

James LuVern Gamberg

M, b. 27 May 1914, d. 12 May 1989

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

James LuVern Gamberg was also known as LuVern.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 May 1914

James LuVern Gamberg was born on 27 May 1914 at South Dakota.

Marriage

25 November 1936

He married Ethel Harriet Evjen, daughter of Carl Olson Evjen and Helmine J. Christopherson, on 25 November 1936 at Minnehaha, South Dakota.

Death

12 May 1989

James LuVern Gamberg died on 12 May 1989 at Oregon at age 74.

Child of James LuVern Gamberg and Ethel Harriet Evjen

William LuVern Gamberg b. 5 Nov 1939, d. 17 Mar 1998

Carrol Evjen

M, b. 4 April 1902, d. 16 September 1989

Father*

Carl Olson Evjen b. 1 Mar 1865, d. 16 Feb 1945

Mother*

Helmine J. Christopherson b. 2 May 1872, d. 18 Nov 1951

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Carrol Evjen was also known as Carol.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 April 1902

Carrol Evjen was born on 4 April 1902 at South Dakota.

He was the son of Carl Olson Evjen and Helmine J. Christopherson.

Marriage

circa 1928

Carrol Evjen married Ethel A. (?) circa 1928.

Death

16 September 1989

Carrol Evjen died on 16 September 1989 at age 87.

Census Date

Location

Description

20 April 1910

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Carrol Evjen was listed as a son in Helmine J. Christopherson's household on the 1910 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.¹

15 January 1920

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Carrol Evjen was listed as a son in Carl Olson Evjen's household on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.²

5 April 1930

Garfield, Clay, South Dakota

Carrol Evjen was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Garfield, Clay, South Dakota.³

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED431. Dwelling 20.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Dwelling 39.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Garfield, Clay, South Dakota; Roll 2220; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 560.0.

Ovidia Evjen

F, b. 3 December 1898, d. February 1972

Father*

Carl Olson Evjen b. 1 Mar 1865, d. 16 Feb 1945

Mother*

Helmine J. Christopherson b. 2 May 1872, d. 18 Nov 1951

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Ovidia Evjen was also known as Vida.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 December 1898

Ovidia Evjen was born on 3 December 1898 at South Dakota.

She was the daughter of Carl Olson Evjen and Helmine J. Christopherson.

UNMARRIED

1930

As of 1930, Ovidia Evjen was never married.

Death

February 1972

She died in February 1972 at age 73.

Census Date

Location

Description

25 June 1900

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Ovidia Evjen was listed as a daughter in Carl Olson Evjen's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.¹

20 April 1910

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Ovidia Evjen was listed as a daughter in Helmine J. Christopherson's household on the 1910 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.²

15 January 1920

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Ovidia Evjen was listed as a daughter in Carl Olson Evjen's household on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.³

1 January 1925

Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa

Ovidia Evjen appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, domestic for the Lawrence Davidson family.

1930

Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa

She was listed as servant with the Lawrence Davidson family on the 1930 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.⁴

Ovidia Evjen obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Yankton, Yankton, South Dakota.

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 169.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED431. Dwelling 20.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Dwelling 39.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll 690; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 84; Image: 438.0.

Esther Bertha Bormann

F, b. 2 September 1917, d. 27 July 1976

Father*

Frederick Bormann

Mother*

Anna Caroline Lilli Nelson

Charts: Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart

Mrs ONeal Lykken (Esther Borman) 1952

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

18 March 1952

As of 18 March 1952,her married name was Lykken.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 September 1917

Esther Bertha Bormann was born on 2 September 1917 at Canistota, McCook, South Dakota.

She was the daughter of Frederick Bormann and Anna Caroline Lilli Nelson.

Marriage

18 March 1952

Esther Bertha Bormann married Oneal Oscar Lykken, son of Sigvold Olsen Lykken and Betsy Larson, on 18 March 1952 at Canistota, McCook, South Dakota, Esther Borman and ONeal Lykken wedding announcement.

Argus-Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 21 Mar 1952 - Esther Borman and ONeal Lykken wedding announcement

Death

27 July 1976

Esther Bertha Bormann died on 27 July 1976 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at age 58 Mrs. O'Neal Lykken, 58, of Alcester, died July 27 in a hospital in Sioux Falls.

Services wee at 10 A.M., July 31, in Roseni Lutheran Church, rural Alcester. The Rev. Ralph Christopherson officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery with the Wass Funeral Home of Alcester in charge.

Mrs. Lykken, the former Esther Bormann, was born Sept. 2, 1917 at Canistota. She attended public schools in that area and was graduated from General Beadle College at Madison. She taught rural grade school near Canistata for a few semesters and then took nurses training. She was nursing supervisor at Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls for five years.

She was married March 18, 1952 in Canistota. The couple made their home on a farm southwest of Alcester.

Survivors include the widower; two sons, Eldean and Eldon of Alcester; one daughter, Mrs. Betsy Ann Johnson of Alcester; a brother, William of Sioux Falls; and three sisters, Mrs. Arnold (Margaret) Tieszen and Mrs. Edwin (Dorothy) Brown, both of Canistota, and Mrs. Virgil (Myrtle) Rex of Mount Vernon, Wash.

Hawarden Independent, August 5, 1976.

Mrs O'Neal Lykken (Esther Bormann) obituary 05 Aug 1976 The Independent (Hawarden, IA)

Burial

after 27 July 1976

She was buried after 27 July 1976 at Roseni Cemetery, Union, South Dakota.

Esther B and Oneal Lykken tombstone

Child of Esther Bertha Bormann and Oneal Oscar Lykken

Eldon Oneal Lykken b. 5 Aug 1954, d. 26 May 1980

Eldon Oneal Lykken

M, b. 5 August 1954, d. 26 May 1980

Father*

Oneal Oscar Lykken b. 27 Aug 1916, d. 4 Dec 1999

Mother*

Esther Bertha Bormann b. 2 Sep 1917, d. 27 Jul 1976

Charts: Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart

Eldon ONeal Lykken 1975

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

5 August 1954

Eldon Oneal Lykken was born on 5 August 1954.

He was the son of Oneal Oscar Lykken and Esther Bertha Bormann.

Marriage

6 June 1975

Eldon Oneal Lykken married Kathryn Jo Rogness on 6 June 1975 Kathryn Jo Rogness and Eldon ONeal Lykken marriage announcement.

Argus-Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 16 Jun 1975 - Kathryn Jo Rogness and Eldon ONeal Lykken marriage announcement

Death

26 May 1980

Eldon Oneal Lykken died on 26 May 1980 at in car accident at age 25 Eldon and Kathryn Jo (Rogness) Lykken obituary.

Argus-Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 28 May 1980 - Eldon and Kathryn Jo (Rogness) Lykken obituary

Kathryn Jo Rogness

F, b. 22 December 1952, d. 26 May 1980

Charts: Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart

Mrs Eldon ONeal Lykken (Kathryn Jo Rogness) 1975

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Kathryn Jo Rogness was also known as Kathy.

Married Name

6 June 1975

As of 6 June 1975,her married name was Lykken.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 December 1952

Kathryn Jo Rogness was born on 22 December 1952.

Marriage

6 June 1975

She married Eldon Oneal Lykken, son of Oneal Oscar Lykken and Esther Bertha Bormann, on 6 June 1975 Kathryn Jo Rogness and Eldon ONeal Lykken marriage announcement.

Argus-Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 16 Jun 1975 - Kathryn Jo Rogness and Eldon ONeal Lykken marriage announcement

Death

26 May 1980

Kathryn Jo Rogness died on 26 May 1980 at in car accident at age 27 Eldon and Kathryn Jo (Rogness) Lykken obituary.

Argus-Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 28 May 1980 - Eldon and Kathryn Jo (Rogness) Lykken obituary

Barbara Jean Amundsen

F, b. 15 January 1928, d. 12 July 2010

Father*

Sverre Amundsen b. c 1902

Mother*

Marie Meinjohans b. c 1911

Charts: Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Barbara Jean Amundsen was also known as Amundson.

Married Name

17 April 1946

As of 17 April 1946,her married name was Lykken.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 January 1928

Barbara Jean Amundsen was born on 15 January 1928 at South Dakota.

She was the daughter of Sverre Amundsen and Marie Meinjohans.

Marriage

17 April 1946

Barbara Jean Amundsen married George Karol Lykken, son of Sigvold Olsen Lykken and Betsy Larson, on 17 April 1946 at Union, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹

Death

12 July 2010

Barbara Jean Amundsen died on 12 July 2010 at age 82 Funeral services for Barbara Lykken will be 10AM Monday, July 12, 2010 at Roseni Lutheran Church, rural Beresford, SD. Visitation is Sunday from 4-8PM at Wass Funeral Home in Alcester, SD with the family present from 5-7PM. Barbara Jean (Amundsen) Lykken was born January 15, 1928 in Alcester, South Dakota to parents Sverre Amundsen and Marie (Meinjohans) Amundsen. She died July 8, 2010 at Morningside Care Center in Alcester at the age of 82 years, five months and 23 days. Barbara attended Finn country school and Alcester High. She had to quit high school before graduating to help her mother run their restaurant in Alcester, SD. She married George K. Lykken on April 17, 1946 at Roseni Lutheran Church. They lived and farmed in the area and Barbara worked for a short time at Custom Coil. In 1974 they moved to Alcester. After moving into Alcester, Barbara began working at Morningside Manor initially as Head Cook and after going back to school to become a Certified Dietician, she became the Dietician at the Manor. In May of 1984 they moved to Sedona, AZ where they managed Sunset Village Mobile Home Park until George's death on December 26, 1988. Barbara continued as Assistant Manager until November 1, 1989. From 1990 to 1999 she worked in sales at the Naja Gift Shop in Sedona. Barbara's health began declining in 2001 and in November 2004, her family completed Barbara's request to get her back to Morningside Manor in Alcester if she needed to have long term care. Barbara was baptized at Peace Lutheran Church and confirmed at Nathanael Lutheran Church. She was a member of Roseni until March 1988 when her membership was transferred to Christ Lutheran Church in Sedona, AZ. She was active in the Lutheran Ladies Aid, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Ladies Auxiliary. She loved dancing, playing cards, supporting her children's activities in school, church and 4-H, spending time with her grandchildren and helping others. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, parents and siblings, Ordean Amundsen, Bonnie Amundsen Rhode, and Jerry Amundson. Among those who gratefully shared her life are her children, Linda (Mrs. Douglas) Sandvall of Sedona, AZ and Arlo (Maurieva) Lykken of Alcester, SD; five grandchildren, Stephanie Sandvall-Young, Eric Sandvall, Derek Lykken, Andrea Dykstra and Rebecca Lykken; three great-grandchildren, Quinn Young, Gessica Sandvall and Brook Sandvall; and many nieces and nephews.

Argus-Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 010 Jul 2010 - Barbara Jean (Amundsen) Lykken obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Alcester, Union, South Dakota

Barbara Jean Amundsen was listed as a niece in Alf Amundsen's household on the 1930 Census at Alcester, Union, South Dakota.²

Citations

[S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Alcester, Union, South Dakota; Roll: 2232; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 16.0.

Robert Selmer Tiltrum

M, b. 15 February 1921, d. 13 May 2002

Charts: Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 February 1921

Robert Selmer Tiltrum was born on 15 February 1921 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota, also reported as 21 Sep 1920.

Baptism

5 March 1921

He was baptized on 5 March 1921.

Marriage

21 September 1943

He married Ruth Bella Lykken, daughter of Sigvold Olsen Lykken and Betsy Larson, on 21 September 1943 at Roseni Church, Union, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹

Death

13 May 2002

Robert Selmer Tiltrum died on 13 May 2002 at age 81.

Burial

after 13 May 2002

He was buried after 13 May 2002 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Alcester, Union, South Dakota.

Ruth (Lykken) and Robert Tiltrum tombstone - Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Alcester, SD

Robert Selmer Tiltrum obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Alcester, Union, South Dakota.
He was confirmed on 23 June 1935.

Citations

[S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.