Ole J. Johnson, a pioneer resident of Chimney Rock, passed away suddenly from a heart attack and complications at 7:30 on Tuesday morning, September 12, 1939, at the age of 82 years, 8 months and 27 days.
Funeral services were held at the Chimney Rock church on Friday, September 15, the Rev. H.A. Wichmann officiating. Two solos were sung by Martin Olson of Independence and the Chimney Rock choir sang “Jesus Savior Pilot Me.” Pallbearers were Lewis Kolve, George Abrahamson, Albert Hendrickson, Olin Hendrickson, Julius Hanson and Charlie Carlson and the flowers were carried by Marian Johnson, a granddaughter. Memorial wreaths to the amount of $44.50 were given by relatives and friends.
Mr. Johnson was born in Medskogen, Vermland, Sweden, on December 16, 1856, son of Johan Olson and Kaisa Haakensdatter Olson. He was a direct descendant of John Joensson, who founded Medskogen in 1651. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and spent his boyhood in Sweden. In 1881, at the age of 24 years, he came to America, coming directly to Independence to his cousin, J.P. Johnson, with whom he made his temporary home.
On August 6, 1882, Mr. Johnson was united in marriage to Caroline Olsdatter, also of Vermland, Sweden, who had joined him here a month previously. Shortly after their marriage, they purchased the old Bartlett homestead, which has been their home since.
To this union were born 11 children, nine of whom survive him. A son,
1. Carl Oscar, (1883-1901)
and a daughter,
2. Amanda Pauline (1889-1891) preceded him in death.
Besides his widow, those surviving are
3. Melvin O Johnson (1885-1966) of Visalia, CA, married Margaret, son Melvin Jr
4. Helmer Philip (1894-1959) of Fargo, North Dakota; married Josephine Fjeld
5. Mildred Amanda (Carl N) Abbott, (1895-May 1979) was in AZ in 1940s, 1970s in Sulton, WA, son Wesley Kenneth (1918)
6. Helen Josephine (Carl Julius) Lee (1901-1976) of Strum; later Beloit, Kenosha
7. Selma Alice (Lyle) Kolve (1902-1982) of Independence
Later married Selmer N Koxlien and lived in Blair. Listed as "Thelma" Koxlien in brother Arthur's obit
8. Arthur C Johnson (1897-1973) and
9. Julius E Johnson (1899-1963) on the home place. Married Mildred Abrahamson.
10. Emma Charlotte (Phillip H) Poquette (1887-1977) in Arizona
11. Clara Oliva (Robert E) Francy (1891-1947) of Phoenix, AZ
He is also survived by one brother, Henry Johnson of Alberta, Canada, 11 grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Johnson will always be remembered as a kind father and a good neighbor, a man who was always willing to extend a helping hand to anyone in time of need. He always took an active interest in his church as long as his health permitted him to do so. Quiet and unassuming, he stood ready to serve wherever he found a need.
THE WHITEHALL TIMES - SEPTEMBER 21, 1939
Funeral services were held at the Chimney Rock church on Friday, September 15, the Rev. H.A. Wichmann officiating. Two solos were sung by Martin Olson of Independence and the Chimney Rock choir sang “Jesus Savior Pilot Me.” Pallbearers were Lewis Kolve, George Abrahamson, Albert Hendrickson, Olin Hendrickson, Julius Hanson and Charlie Carlson and the flowers were carried by Marian Johnson, a granddaughter. Memorial wreaths to the amount of $44.50 were given by relatives and friends.
Mr. Johnson was born in Medskogen, Vermland, Sweden, on December 16, 1856, son of Johan Olson and Kaisa Haakensdatter Olson. He was a direct descendant of John Joensson, who founded Medskogen in 1651. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and spent his boyhood in Sweden. In 1881, at the age of 24 years, he came to America, coming directly to Independence to his cousin, J.P. Johnson, with whom he made his temporary home.
On August 6, 1882, Mr. Johnson was united in marriage to Caroline Olsdatter, also of Vermland, Sweden, who had joined him here a month previously. Shortly after their marriage, they purchased the old Bartlett homestead, which has been their home since.
To this union were born 11 children, nine of whom survive him. A son,
1. Carl Oscar, (1883-1901)
and a daughter,
2. Amanda Pauline (1889-1891) preceded him in death.
Besides his widow, those surviving are
3. Melvin O Johnson (1885-1966) of Visalia, CA, married Margaret, son Melvin Jr
4. Helmer Philip (1894-1959) of Fargo, North Dakota; married Josephine Fjeld
5. Mildred Amanda (Carl N) Abbott, (1895-May 1979) was in AZ in 1940s, 1970s in Sulton, WA, son Wesley Kenneth (1918)
6. Helen Josephine (Carl Julius) Lee (1901-1976) of Strum; later Beloit, Kenosha
7. Selma Alice (Lyle) Kolve (1902-1982) of Independence
Later married Selmer N Koxlien and lived in Blair. Listed as "Thelma" Koxlien in brother Arthur's obit
8. Arthur C Johnson (1897-1973) and
9. Julius E Johnson (1899-1963) on the home place. Married Mildred Abrahamson.
10. Emma Charlotte (Phillip H) Poquette (1887-1977) in Arizona
11. Clara Oliva (Robert E) Francy (1891-1947) of Phoenix, AZ
He is also survived by one brother, Henry Johnson of Alberta, Canada, 11 grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Johnson will always be remembered as a kind father and a good neighbor, a man who was always willing to extend a helping hand to anyone in time of need. He always took an active interest in his church as long as his health permitted him to do so. Quiet and unassuming, he stood ready to serve wherever he found a need.
THE WHITEHALL TIMES - SEPTEMBER 21, 1939
Ole J. Johnson, a pioneer resident of Chimney Rock, passed away suddenly from a heart attack and complications at 7:30 on Tuesday morning, September 12, 1939, at the age of 82 years, 8 months and 27 days.
Funeral services were held at the Chimney Rock church on Friday, September 15, the Rev. H.A. Wichmann officiating. Two solos were sung by Martin Olson of Independence and the Chimney Rock choir sang “Jesus Savior Pilot Me.” Pallbearers were Lewis Kolve, George Abrahamson, Albert Hendrickson, Olin Hendrickson, Julius Hanson and Charlie Carlson and the flowers were carried by Marian Johnson, a granddaughter. Memorial wreaths to the amount of $44.50 were given by relatives and friends.
Mr. Johnson was born in Medskogen, Vermland, Sweden, on December 16, 1856, son of Johan Olson and Kaisa Haakensdatter Olson. He was a direct descendant of John Joensson, who founded Medskogen in 1651. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and spent his boyhood in Sweden. In 1881, at the age of 24 years, he came to America, coming directly to Independence to his cousin, J.P. Johnson, with whom he made his temporary home.
On August 6, 1882, Mr. Johnson was united in marriage to Caroline Olsdatter, also of Vermland, Sweden, who had joined him here a month previously. Shortly after their marriage, they purchased the old Bartlett homestead, which has been their home since.
To this union were born 11 children, nine of whom survive him. A son,
1. Carl Oscar, (1883-1901)
and a daughter,
2. Amanda Pauline (1889-1891) preceded him in death.
Besides his widow, those surviving are
3. Melvin O Johnson (1885-1966) of Visalia, CA, married Margaret, son Melvin Jr
4. Helmer Philip (1894-1959) of Fargo, North Dakota; married Josephine Fjeld
5. Mildred Amanda (Carl N) Abbott, (1895-May 1979) was in AZ in 1940s, 1970s in Sulton, WA, son Wesley Kenneth (1918)
6. Helen Josephine (Carl Julius) Lee (1901-1976) of Strum; later Beloit, Kenosha
7. Selma Alice (Lyle) Kolve (1902-1982) of Independence
Later married Selmer N Koxlien and lived in Blair. Listed as "Thelma" Koxlien in brother Arthur's obit
8. Arthur C Johnson (1897-1973) and
9. Julius E Johnson (1899-1963) on the home place. Married Mildred Abrahamson.
10. Emma Charlotte (Phillip H) Poquette (1887-1977) in Arizona
11. Clara Oliva (Robert E) Francy (1891-1947) of Phoenix, AZ
He is also survived by one brother, Henry Johnson of Alberta, Canada, 11 grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Johnson will always be remembered as a kind father and a good neighbor, a man who was always willing to extend a helping hand to anyone in time of need. He always took an active interest in his church as long as his health permitted him to do so. Quiet and unassuming, he stood ready to serve wherever he found a need.
THE WHITEHALL TIMES - SEPTEMBER 21, 1939
Funeral services were held at the Chimney Rock church on Friday, September 15, the Rev. H.A. Wichmann officiating. Two solos were sung by Martin Olson of Independence and the Chimney Rock choir sang “Jesus Savior Pilot Me.” Pallbearers were Lewis Kolve, George Abrahamson, Albert Hendrickson, Olin Hendrickson, Julius Hanson and Charlie Carlson and the flowers were carried by Marian Johnson, a granddaughter. Memorial wreaths to the amount of $44.50 were given by relatives and friends.
Mr. Johnson was born in Medskogen, Vermland, Sweden, on December 16, 1856, son of Johan Olson and Kaisa Haakensdatter Olson. He was a direct descendant of John Joensson, who founded Medskogen in 1651. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and spent his boyhood in Sweden. In 1881, at the age of 24 years, he came to America, coming directly to Independence to his cousin, J.P. Johnson, with whom he made his temporary home.
On August 6, 1882, Mr. Johnson was united in marriage to Caroline Olsdatter, also of Vermland, Sweden, who had joined him here a month previously. Shortly after their marriage, they purchased the old Bartlett homestead, which has been their home since.
To this union were born 11 children, nine of whom survive him. A son,
1. Carl Oscar, (1883-1901)
and a daughter,
2. Amanda Pauline (1889-1891) preceded him in death.
Besides his widow, those surviving are
3. Melvin O Johnson (1885-1966) of Visalia, CA, married Margaret, son Melvin Jr
4. Helmer Philip (1894-1959) of Fargo, North Dakota; married Josephine Fjeld
5. Mildred Amanda (Carl N) Abbott, (1895-May 1979) was in AZ in 1940s, 1970s in Sulton, WA, son Wesley Kenneth (1918)
6. Helen Josephine (Carl Julius) Lee (1901-1976) of Strum; later Beloit, Kenosha
7. Selma Alice (Lyle) Kolve (1902-1982) of Independence
Later married Selmer N Koxlien and lived in Blair. Listed as "Thelma" Koxlien in brother Arthur's obit
8. Arthur C Johnson (1897-1973) and
9. Julius E Johnson (1899-1963) on the home place. Married Mildred Abrahamson.
10. Emma Charlotte (Phillip H) Poquette (1887-1977) in Arizona
11. Clara Oliva (Robert E) Francy (1891-1947) of Phoenix, AZ
He is also survived by one brother, Henry Johnson of Alberta, Canada, 11 grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Johnson will always be remembered as a kind father and a good neighbor, a man who was always willing to extend a helping hand to anyone in time of need. He always took an active interest in his church as long as his health permitted him to do so. Quiet and unassuming, he stood ready to serve wherever he found a need.
THE WHITEHALL TIMES - SEPTEMBER 21, 1939
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Carl Oscar Johnson
1883–1901
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Emma Schallotte (Charlotte) Johnson Poquett
1887–1977
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Clara Olivia Johnson Francy
1891–1947
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Helmer Phillip Johnson
1894–1959
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Mildred Amanda Johnson Abbott
1895–1979
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Arthur C Johnson
1897–1973
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Julius Edwin Johnson
1899–1963
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Helen Josephine Johnson Lee
1901–1976
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Selma Alice Johnson Koxlien
1902–1982
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