Clinton E. Klostergaard

M, b. 18 March 1926, d. 12 August 1996
Father*Martin Lauritsen Klostergaard b. 22 Sep 1892, d. 1 Mar 1972
Mother*Hazel (?) b. 3 Jul 1900, d. 30 Sep 1985
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 March 1926Clinton E. Klostergaard was born on 18 March 1926 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Martin Lauritsen Klostergaard and Hazel (?).
Death12 August 1996Clinton E. Klostergaard died on 12 August 1996 at age 70.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 April 1930Garfield, Clay, South DakotaClinton E. Klostergaard was listed as a son in Martin Lauritsen Klostergaard's household on the 1930 Census at Garfield, Clay, South Dakota.1
  • Clinton E. Klostergaard obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Centerville, Turner, South Dakota.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED14-3. Dwelling 68.

Ted C. Jacobs1

M, b. 23 May 1918, d. 23 April 2012
Father*Curtis G. Jacobs
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 May 1918Ted C. Jacobs was born on 23 May 1918.
He was the son of Curtis G. Jacobs.
Death23 April 2012Ted C. Jacobs died on 23 April 2012 at age 93.

Citations

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

Sybil E. Linder1

F, b. 18 November 1924, d. 31 October 2018
Father*Edwin E. Linder b. 7 Apr 1892, d. Apr 1979
Mother*Affie M. (?) b. c 1893
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name20 September 1942As of 20 September 1942,her married name was Savey.1
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 November 1924Sybil E. Linder was born on 18 November 1924 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Edwin E. Linder and Affie M. (?).
Death31 October 2018Sybil E. Linder died on 31 October 2018 at age 93 Sybil E. Savey, age 93, died Wednesday, October 31 at Halifax Hospice Southeast Volusia Care Center. Born in Rapid City, South Dakota, Mrs. Savey came to this area in the mid 1950s. She and her husband, Clyde, owned and operated Savey’s Frame Shop and Gallery until their retirement. She also volunteered at a local thrift shop and was a member of Beta Sigma Sorority.

In addition to her husband, Clyde, she is survived by two grandchildren, Laurel Riehle of Atlanta, Georgia, and Brad Ohlson of North Carolina.

In accordance with her wishes, services will be private.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 May 1930Spring Creek, Pennington, South DakotaSybil E. Linder was listed as a daughter in Edwin E. Linder's household on the 1930 Census at Spring Creek, Pennington, South Dakota.2

Citations

  1. [S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED28. Dwelling 41.

Mons A. Lakness

M, b. 20 August 1894, d. October 1982
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 August 1894Mons A. Lakness was born on 20 August 1894 at Bergen, Norway.
Marriage25 October 1919He married Agnes E. Vetos, daughter of Rasmus S. Vetos and Dora Ostensen, on 25 October 1919 at Union, South Dakota.1
DeathOctober 1982Mons A. Lakness died in October 1982 at age 88.
Census DateLocationDescription
21 January 1920Emmet, Union, South DakotaMons A. Lakness was listed as a son-in-law in Rasmus S. Vetos's household on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.2
1 April 1930Brooklyn, Lincoln, South DakotaMons A. Lakness was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Brooklyn, Lincoln, South Dakota.3
  • Mons A. Lakness obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Beresford, Union, South Dakota.
  • He immigrated in 1914.

Children of Mons A. Lakness and Agnes E. Vetos

Citations

  1. [S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Dwelling 69.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42-2. Dwelling 101.

Agnes E. Vetos

F, b. 13 January 1902, d. 5 January 2000
Father*Rasmus S. Vetos b. c 1884, d. 13 Nov 1958
Mother*Dora Ostensen b. c 1879
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 October 1919As of 25 October 1919,her married name was Lakness.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 January 1902Agnes E. Vetos was born on 13 January 1902 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Rasmus S. Vetos and Dora Ostensen.
Marriage25 October 1919Agnes E. Vetos married Mons A. Lakness on 25 October 1919 at Union, South Dakota.1
Death5 January 2000Agnes E. Vetos died on 5 January 2000 at age 97.
Census DateLocationDescription
6 May 1910Prairie, Union, South DakotaAgnes E. Vetos was listed as a daughter in Rasmus S. Vetos's household on the 1910 Census at Prairie, Union, South Dakota; living next door to Ivar Vetos.2
21 January 1920Emmet, Union, South DakotaAgnes E. Vetos was listed as a daughter in Rasmus S. Vetos's household on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.3
1 April 1930Brooklyn, Lincoln, South DakotaAgnes E. Vetos was listed as wife in Mons A. Lakness's household on the 1930 Census at Brooklyn, Lincoln, South Dakota.4
  • Agnes E. Vetos obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Beresford, Union, South Dakota.

Children of Agnes E. Vetos and Mons A. Lakness

Citations

  1. [S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED422. Dwelling 61.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Dwelling 69.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42-2. Dwelling 101.

Lovalice E. Anderson1

F, d. before 2017
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1 January 1948As of 1 January 1948,her married name was Stene.1
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage1 January 1948Lovalice E. Anderson married Eldo Jamtgaard Stene, son of Ole S. Stene and Lillie Jamtgaard, on 1 January 1948 at Lincoln, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union. Post Office: Alcester.1
Deathbefore 2017Lovalice E. Anderson died before 2017.

Citations

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

Amy Tubbs1

F, b. circa 1916, d. before February 1946
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name11 May 1937As of 11 May 1937,her married name was Stene.1
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1916Amy Tubbs was born circa 1916.
Marriage11 May 1937She married Edward J. Stene, son of Jorgen Jonsen Stene and Maren Solberg, on 11 May 1937 at first marriage for both, Union, South Dakota, County of Residence: Woodbury. Post Office: Sioux City, Iowa.1
Deathbefore February 1946Amy Tubbs died before February 1946.

Citations

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

Thelma Welcher1

F, b. circa 1913
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name23 February 1946As of 23 February 1946,her married name was Stene.1
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1913Thelma Welcher was born circa 1913.
Marriage23 February 1946She married Edward J. Stene, son of Jorgen Jonsen Stene and Maren Solberg, on 23 February 1946 at he is a widower; she is divorced, Union, South Dakota, County of Residence: Woodbury. Post Office: Sioux City, Iowa.1

Citations

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

Ladelle William Briggle1

M, b. circa 1922, d. before 2017
Father*Leander L. Briggle b. 1891, d. 1967
Mother*Hazel Eleanor Langinaker b. 1891, d. 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLadelle William Briggle was also known as La Delle.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1922Ladelle William Briggle was born circa 1922.
He was the son of Leander L. Briggle and Hazel Eleanor Langinaker.
Marriage8 January 1944Ladelle William Briggle married Mildred R. Stene, daughter of Ole S. Stene and Lillie Jamtgaard, on 8 January 1944 at Union, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union. Post Office: Alcester.1
Deathbefore 2017Ladelle William Briggle died before 2017.

Citations

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

John A. Smidt1

M, d. 1951
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage24 November 1945John A. Smidt married Vivian M. Stene, daughter of Ole S. Stene and Lillie Jamtgaard, on 24 November 1945 at Lincoln, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union. Post Office: Alcester.1
Death1951John A. Smidt died in 1951.

Citations

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

Inez Anderson

F, b. 20 November 1915, d. 26 April 2003
Father*Edward Anderson b. Mar 1864, d. 2 Jun 1951
Mother*Alfhild Hjelmdahl b. 25 Nov 1888, d. Sep 1981
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name14 April 1934As of 14 April 1934,her married name was Holthe.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 November 1915Inez Anderson was born on 20 November 1915 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Edward Anderson and Alfhild Hjelmdahl.
Marriage14 April 1934Inez Anderson married Jorris Holthe, son of Odin Holthe and Johanna Solberg, on 14 April 1934 at Union, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union. Post Office: Beresford.1
Death26 April 2003Inez Anderson died on 26 April 2003 at age 87.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Spink, Union, South DakotaInez Anderson was listed as a daughter in Edward Anderson's household on the 1920 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.2
12 April 1930Spink, Union, South DakotaInez Anderson was listed as a daughter in Edward Anderson's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.3
  • Inez Anderson obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Alcester, Union, South Dakota.

Citations

  1. [S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Spink, Union, South Dakota; Roll T625_1724; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 252; Image: 540.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spink, Union, South Dakota; Roll 2232; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 224.0.

Lloyd Leonard Offerdahl1

M, b. 23 August 1905, d. 2 June 1981
Father*Eric Offerdahl b. c 1878
Mother*Hannah Sophie Braastad b. c 1885
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 August 1905Lloyd Leonard Offerdahl was born on 23 August 1905 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Eric Offerdahl and Hannah Sophie Braastad.
Marriage14 January 1928Lloyd Leonard Offerdahl married Olina Holthe, daughter of Odin Holthe and Johanna Solberg, on 14 January 1928 at Union, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union. Post Office: Beresford.1
Death2 June 1981Lloyd Leonard Offerdahl died on 2 June 1981 at South Dakota at age 75.

Citations

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

Erick Wevik

M, b. 14 May 1868, d. 30 September 1930
Erick Wevick (Wevik) - circa 1912-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationErick Wevik was also known as Wevick.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 May 1868Erick Wevik was born on 14 May 1868 at Norway also reported as May 1869.
Marriage8 October 1898He married Hannah Leer, daughter of Nils J. Leer and Ane Fraa, on 8 October 1898 at Iowa.
Death30 September 1930Erick Wevik died on 30 September 1930 at Union, South Dakota, at age 62.
Census DateLocationDescription
7 June 1900Sioux City, Woodbury, IowaErick Wevik was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.1
19 April 1910Garfield, Clay, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Garfield, Clay, South Dakota.2
27 January 1920Emmet, Union, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.3
17 April 1930Emmet, Union, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.4
  • Erick Wevik immigrated in 1887.
  • He was naturalized in 1891.
  • Circa 1912 Erick Wevick and Hannah (Leer) Wevik Family portrait.
    Erick Wevick and Hannah (Leer) Wevik Family - circa 1912-Colorized
    Erick Wevick and Hannah (Leer) Wevik Family - circa 1912

Children of Erick Wevik and Hannah Leer

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED173. Dwelling 95.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED114. Dwelling 34.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Dwelling 107.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-10. Dwelling 118.
  5. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 783653 (unknown file date).

Hannah Leer

F, b. 24 April 1871, d. 10 November 1927
Father*Nils J. Leer b. 24 Jul 1836, d. 24 Sep 1918
Mother*Ane Fraa b. 11 Sep 1836, d. 2 May 1910
Hannah (Leer) Wevik - circa 1912-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name8 October 1898As of 8 October 1898,her married name was Wevick.
Married Name8 October 1898As of 8 October 1898,her married name was Wevik.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 April 1871Hannah Leer was born on 24 April 1871 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Nils J. Leer and Ane Fraa.
Marriage8 October 1898Hannah Leer married Erick Wevik on 8 October 1898 at Iowa.
Death10 November 1927Hannah Leer died on 10 November 1927 at after operation, Iowa, at age 56.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Township 93, Clay, Dakota TerritoryHannah Leer was listed as a daughter in Nils J. Leer's household on the 1880 Census at Township 93, Clay, Dakota Territory.1
7 June 1900Sioux City, Woodbury, IowaHannah Leer was listed as wife in Erick Wevik's household on the 1900 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.2
19 April 1910Garfield, Clay, South DakotaHannah Leer was listed as wife in Erick Wevik's household on the 1910 Census at Garfield, Clay, South Dakota.3
27 January 1920Emmet, Union, South DakotaHannah Leer was listed as wife in Erick Wevik's household on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.4
  • Circa 1912 Erick Wevick and Hannah (Leer) Wevik Family portrait.
    Erick Wevick and Hannah (Leer) Wevik Family - circa 1912-Colorized
    Erick Wevick and Hannah (Leer) Wevik Family - circa 1912

Children of Hannah Leer and Erick Wevik

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0112 Page Number 361A.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED173. Dwelling 95.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED114. Dwelling 34.
  4. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Dwelling 107.
  5. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 783653 (unknown file date).

Ella Helmina Wevik1

F, b. 31 January 1901, d. 29 February 1988
Father*Erick Wevik1 b. 14 May 1868, d. 30 Sep 1930
Mother*Hannah Leer1 b. 24 Apr 1871, d. 10 Nov 1927
Ella Helmina Wevik - circa 1912-Colorized
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 January 1901Ella Helmina Wevik was born on 31 January 1901 at Clay, South Dakota.1
She was the daughter of Erick Wevik and Hannah Leer.1
Death29 February 1988Ella Helmina Wevik died on 29 February 1988 at age 87 Ella H Wevik obituary.
Argus-Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 02 Mar 1988 - Ella H Wevik obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
19 April 1910Garfield, Clay, South DakotaElla Helmina Wevik was listed as a daughter in Erick Wevik's household on the 1910 Census at Garfield, Clay, South Dakota.2
27 January 1920Emmet, Union, South DakotaElla Helmina Wevik was listed as a daughter in Erick Wevik's household on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.3
17 April 1930Emmet, Union, South DakotaElla Helmina Wevik was listed as a daughter in Erick Wevik's household on the 1930 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.4
  • Circa 1912 Erick Wevick and Hannah (Leer) Wevik Family portrait.

Citations

  1. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 783653 (unknown file date).
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED114. Dwelling 34.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Dwelling 107.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-10. Dwelling 118.

Ruth Agnes Wevik

F, b. 5 July 1904, d. 23 January 1975
Father*Erick Wevik b. 14 May 1868, d. 30 Sep 1930
Mother*Hannah Leer b. 24 Apr 1871, d. 10 Nov 1927
Ruth Agnes Wevik - circa 1912-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRuth Agnes Wevik was also known as Wevick.
Married Name17 August 1933As of 17 August 1933,her married name was Anderson.1
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 July 1904Ruth Agnes Wevik was born on 5 July 1904 at Clay, South Dakota, listed as Wevick.2
She was the daughter of Erick Wevik and Hannah Leer.
Marriage17 August 1933Ruth Agnes Wevik married Albert Anderson on 17 August 1933 at Union, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union. Post Office: Beresford.1
Death23 January 1975Ruth Agnes Wevik died on 23 January 1975 at age 70 Ruth (Wevik) Anderson obituary.
Argus-Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 24 Jan 1975 - Ruth (Wevik) Anderson obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
19 April 1910Garfield, Clay, South DakotaRuth Agnes Wevik was listed as a daughter in Erick Wevik's household on the 1910 Census at Garfield, Clay, South Dakota.3
27 January 1920Emmet, Union, South DakotaRuth Agnes Wevik was listed as a daughter in Erick Wevik's household on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.4
  • Ruth Agnes Wevik obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Beresford, Union, South Dakota.
  • Circa 1912 Erick Wevick and Hannah (Leer) Wevik Family portrait.

Citations

  1. [S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
  2. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 783652 (unknown file date).
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED114. Dwelling 34.
  4. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Dwelling 107.

Elmer Benhard Wevik

M, b. 2 July 1909, d. 21 April 2001
Father*Erick Wevik b. 14 May 1868, d. 30 Sep 1930
Mother*Hannah Leer b. 24 Apr 1871, d. 10 Nov 1927
Elmer Benhard Wevik - circa 1912-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationElmer Benhard Wevik was also known as Pat.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 July 1909Elmer Benhard Wevik was born on 2 July 1909 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Erick Wevik and Hannah Leer.
Marriage15 June 1938Elmer Benhard Wevik married Mildred Elvida Rasmussen, daughter of August Rasmussen and Martha Engle, on 15 June 1938 at Lincoln, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union. Post Office: Beresford.1
Death21 April 2001Elmer Benhard Wevik died on 21 April 2001 at age 91 Elmer (Pat) Wevik obituary.
Argus-Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 23 Apr 2001 - Elmer (Pat) Wevik obituary
Burialafter 21 April 2001He was buried after 21 April 2001 at Roseni Lutheran Church Cemetery, Beresford, Union, South Dakota.
Mildred E and Elmer "Pat" Wevik tombstone
Census DateLocationDescription
19 April 1910Garfield, Clay, South DakotaElmer Benhard Wevik was listed as a son in Erick Wevik's household on the 1910 Census at Garfield, Clay, South Dakota.2
27 January 1920Emmet, Union, South DakotaElmer Benhard Wevik was listed as a son in Erick Wevik's household on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.3
17 April 1930Emmet, Union, South DakotaElmer Benhard Wevik was listed as a son in Erick Wevik's household on the 1930 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.4
  • Elmer Benhard Wevik obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Beresford, Union, South Dakota.
  • Circa 1912 Erick Wevick and Hannah (Leer) Wevik Family portrait.

Citations

  1. [S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED114. Dwelling 34.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Dwelling 107.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-10. Dwelling 118.

Mildred Elvida Rasmussen1

F, b. 25 September 1912, d. 21 February 2012
Father*August Rasmussen
Mother*Martha Engle
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name15 June 1938As of 15 June 1938,her married name was Wevik.1
Life EventDateDescription
BurialMildred Elvida Rasmussen was buried at Roseni Lutheran Church Cemetery, Beresford, Union, South Dakota.
Mildred E and Elmer "Pat" Wevik tombstone
Birth25 September 1912She was born on 25 September 1912 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of August Rasmussen and Martha Engle.
Marriage15 June 1938Mildred Elvida Rasmussen married Elmer Benhard Wevik, son of Erick Wevik and Hannah Leer, on 15 June 1938 at Lincoln, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union. Post Office: Beresford.1
Death21 February 2012Mildred Elvida Rasmussen died on 21 February 2012 at age 99 Mildred E. Wevik was born September 25, 1912 in Lincoln County, SD to parents August and Martha (Engle) Rasmussen. She was raised by Earl and Ida Dann. She died February 21, 2012 at Bethesda Nursing Home at the age of 99 years, 4 months and 26 days.

Mildred attended Mt. Hope School, Pioneer High School for two years and then graduated from Beresford High School in 1931. She was a clerk at Bruehler & Bruehler Drug Store in Beresford. Mildred married Elmer Wevik on June 15, 1938 at the Earl Dann farm in rural Lincoln County, SD. She was a member of Roseni Lutheran Church where she was active in WELCA and sang in the church choir. She was also a member of the JUG (Just Us Girls), Opti-Mrs. Extension Club, Pioneer Ladies Aid and the VFW Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son-in-law Clarence (Cy) Smolik, brothers Merle, Arley, Wayne, William, Donald and Odeen, and her sisters Marie and Helen Rasmussen and Delona Johnson.

Among those who survive and gratefully shared her life are her twin daughters, Jeanette Smolik of Beresford and Janice (Roger) Smith of Marshalltown, IA; son Merle Wevik (Margaret Ticktin) of Salt Lake City, UT; grandchildren Saretta (Alejandro) Cavazos, San Antonio, TX, Matthew (Amy) Smolik, Tea, SD, Michelle O'Connor, Cedar Rapids, IA, and Timothy O'Connor, Ames, IA; great-grandchildren Chelsea and Tyler O'Connor, Marshalltown, IA, Cyanna and Cameryn Cavazos, San Antonio, TX, and Brandt and Emerson Smolik, Tea, SD; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Roseni Lutheran Church, rural Beresford, SD with burial to follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4PM to 7PM with family present from 5PM to 7PM and a prayer service at 7PM at Wass Funeral Home in Beresford.
Argus-Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 23 Feb 2012 - Mildred (Rasmussen) Wevik obituary

Citations

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

Albert Anderson1

M, b. 3 November 1900, d. 22 April 1986
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 November 1900Albert Anderson was born on 3 November 1900 at South Dakota.
Marriage17 August 1933He married Ruth Agnes Wevik, daughter of Erick Wevik and Hannah Leer, on 17 August 1933 at Union, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union. Post Office: Beresford.1
Death22 April 1986Albert Anderson died on 22 April 1986 at South Dakota at age 85.

Citations

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

Borghild B. Ellefson1

F, b. 13 May 1915, d. June 1984
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name3 June 1941As of 3 June 1941,her married name was Rusten.1
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 May 1915Borghild B. Ellefson was born on 13 May 1915.
Marriage3 June 1941She married Arne Rusten, son of Erland Jacob Rusten and Anna Emelia Nelson, on 3 June 1941 at Minnehaha, South Dakota, County of Residence: Lincoln. Post Office: Beresford.1
DeathJune 1984Borghild B. Ellefson died in June 1984 at age 69.
  • Borghild B. Ellefson obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Beresford, Union, South Dakota.

Citations

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

Alice Mildred Knutson1

F, b. 17 May 1906, d. 8 November 2002
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name12 June 1941As of 12 June 1941,her married name was Rusten.1
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 May 1906Alice Mildred Knutson was born on 17 May 1906.
Marriage12 June 1941She married Elvin Rusten, son of Erland Jacob Rusten and Anna Emelia Nelson, on 12 June 1941 at Lincoln, South Dakota, County of Residence: Lincoln. Post Office: Beresford.1
Death8 November 2002Alice Mildred Knutson died on 8 November 2002 at age 96.
  • Alice Mildred Knutson obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Canton, Lincoln, South Dakota.

Citations

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

Berniece Swanhild Larson1

F, b. 26 February 1913, d. 21 July 2014
Father*Ludwig Larson
Mother*Oliva Stone
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 February 1937As of 26 February 1937,her married name was Rusten.1
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 February 1913Berniece Swanhild Larson was born on 26 February 1913 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Ludwig Larson and Oliva Stone.
Marriage26 February 1937Berniece Swanhild Larson married Melvin Rusten, son of Erland Jacob Rusten and Anna Emelia Nelson, on 26 February 1937 at Union, South Dakota, County of Residence: Lincoln. Post Office: Beresford.1
Death21 July 2014Berniece Swanhild Larson died on 21 July 2014 at age 101 Berniece Swanhild Larson Rusten was born February 26th, 1913 to Ludwig and Oliva (Stone) Larson in Union County, SD. She attended Brule Rural School. She met her husband Melvin Rusten at Augustana Academy and they were married February 26th, 1937. She was a lifelong member of Roseni Lutheran Church, and was active in Ladies Aide and Sunday School.
Berniece worked at Bethesda Nursing Home for 35 years. After retirement she volunteered there until she reached her mid 90's, filling the role of nurses aid, assisted with activities and crafts, as well as chapel. Berniece was known for her hospitality and kind heart. Berniece entered into the presence of her Savior Monday, July 21st, 2014 at the age of 101 years, 4 months and 25 days.

She is survived by her daughters, Twila Sveeggen and Beverly Peterson, grandchildren Allen Sveeggen, Carol (Paul) Reynen, Anita (Glenn) Nelson, Denise Gerstman, Sharon (Dan) Rykhus, Lois (Todd) Tunell, Duane (Kelley) Rusten, Mark (Angela) Rusten, Heather Young, Lisa (Gary) Stocker, Karen Peterson, 25 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin, her son Merland, son in law Arnold Sveeggen, siblings Stella Megard, Evelyn Sommervold, and Oswin Larson, granddaughter Cher-yl Desautels and great granddaughter Kara Nelson.

Family visitation will be held Wednesday night at Wass Funeral Home from 6-8 pm, with a Prayer Service beginning at 7 pm. Funeral services will be 10:30AM, Thursday, July 24 at Roseni Lutheran Church, rural Beresford, SD, with burial to follow at the church cemetery.

Child of Berniece Swanhild Larson and Melvin Rusten

Citations

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

Carl Johan Nesseth

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCarl Johan Nesseth married Thora Bergita Bortnem.

Children of Carl Johan Nesseth and Thora Bergita Bortnem

Citations

  1. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota (unknown file date).
  2. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, File Date: April 25, 1942 (unknown file date).
  3. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 598881 (unknown file date).

Thora Bergita Bortnem

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Nesseth.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageThora Bergita Bortnem married Carl Johan Nesseth.

Children of Thora Bergita Bortnem and Carl Johan Nesseth

Citations

  1. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota (unknown file date).
  2. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, File Date: April 25, 1942 (unknown file date).
  3. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 598881 (unknown file date).

Ingebrit Severson

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageIngebrit Severson married Susan Bortnem.

Children of Ingebrit Severson and Susan Bortnem

Citations

  1. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, File Date: October 04, 1943 (unknown file date).
  2. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, File Date: May 29, 1943 (unknown file date).
  3. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 593794 (unknown file date).

Susan Bortnem

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Severson.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageSusan Bortnem married Ingebrit Severson.

Children of Susan Bortnem and Ingebrit Severson

Citations

  1. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, File Date: October 04, 1943 (unknown file date).
  2. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, File Date: May 29, 1943 (unknown file date).
  3. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 593794 (unknown file date).

Harry Irvin Severson1

M, b. 18 February 1902
Father*Ingebrit Severson1
Mother*Susan Bortnem1
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 February 1902Harry Irvin Severson was born on 18 February 1902 at Brookings, South Dakota.1
He was the son of Ingebrit Severson and Susan Bortnem.1

Citations

  1. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 593794 (unknown file date).

James Edwin Severson1

M, b. 13 August 1898
Father*Ingebrit Severson1
Mother*Susan Bortnem1
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 August 1898James Edwin Severson was born on 13 August 1898 at Lake, South Dakota.1
He was the son of Ingebrit Severson and Susan Bortnem.1

Citations

  1. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, File Date: October 04, 1943 (unknown file date).

Lillian Alvina Severson1

F, b. 21 March 1900
Father*Ingebrit Severson1
Mother*Susan Bortnem1
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 March 1900Lillian Alvina Severson was born on 21 March 1900 at Brookings, South Dakota.1
She was the daughter of Ingebrit Severson and Susan Bortnem.1

Citations

  1. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, File Date: May 29, 1943 (unknown file date).

Henry Nesseth1

M, b. 28 September 1903, d. March 1982
Father*Carl Johan Nesseth1
Mother*Thora Bergita Bortnem1
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 September 1903Henry Nesseth was born on 28 September 1903 at Brookings, South Dakota.1
He was the son of Carl Johan Nesseth and Thora Bergita Bortnem.1
DeathMarch 1982Henry Nesseth died in March 1982 at age 78.
  • Henry Nesseth obtained US Social Security Card at Michigan; last residence Wray, Yuma, Colorado.

Citations

  1. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 598881 (unknown file date).