From The Palmer Journal, April 25, 1929, page 10, transcribed by Linda Berney:
Mr. Lewis Simonson was born in Norway, near Christiana, January 17, 1844, and departed this life at his home in Ericson, Nebr. April 19, 1929, aged 85 years, 3 months and 2 days. He was blessed with comparatively good health until about two years ago, since which time he has gradually failed, finally succumbing to heart failure.
When about 21 years of age he emigrated to the United States, reaching Petersburg, Illinois in May, 1866, finally locating at Indian Point, Illinois, where he worked at the mason trade for four years.
March 19, 1869 he was united in marriage to Miss Augusta Tackleson of Petersburg, Illinois. In March 1873 Mr. Simonson came to Central City, Nebr., followed about two months later by Mrs. Simonson. Here they settled on a homestead about seven miles southwest of Palmer, where they resided for about forty years. Afterwards they lived at Burwell, Hazard and York, then moving to a farm near Ericson, where they resided for six years, when they retired from the farm, moving to Ericson, where they resided for the past six years.
Mr. Simonson leaves to mourn his departure, his faithful and devoted wife, Mrs. Augusta Simonson; four children, Mrs. Emma Winfield, of York, Nebraska, Mr. Ole T. Simonson, of Wilton, Arizona, Mrs. Anna K. Walthers, of Ericson, Nebr., Mrs. Lucille Beighley, of Nelson, Nebr., one brother, Mr. Simon Simonson of Palmer, Nebraska, fourteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives, friends and neighbors.
He was united with the Lutheran Church in Norway as a young man, and remained a faithful member of same to his death. He has also been a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge for forty years, who have rendered much assistance to the wife and children in caring for him during his long illness.
Mr. Simonson was a kind and devoted husband and father. Always cheery; even in the midst of pain and agony he could look up with a smile, counting it all as nothing compared to the suffering of his Lord and Saviour in whom was his faith and trust. He will be missed not only by his immediate family, but by all who know him. He has won the victory through Christ, and is now at rest with Him.
The funeral service was held Sunday morning April 21, at the Methodist Church in Ericson, in charge of the pastor, Rev. S. T. Geiger, from where the body was taken to Palmer where many relatives and friends reside, for a service in the Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. E. H. Tipton in charge. The sermon was preached by Rev. White, pastor of the Lutheran Church at Ericson, who was assisted by Rev. Geiger, who accompanied the family with the body.
Music was furnished at the Ericson service by a mixed quartette composed E. W. Larson, Mrs. S. T. Giger, Mrs. Martha Wolfe and D. E. Wolfe, Mrs. Reed pianist; and at Palmer by a mixed quartette, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Templin, Mrs. Howard Adams and R. B. Risher, Mrs. Wm. Rasher pianist.
Pall bearers were members of the Odd Fellows Lodge at Ericson. This lodge and the Rebekahs marched in a body with the remains from the home to the church in Ericson. Five car loads of friends at Ericson made the trip to Palmer with the relatives, all returning home the same evening.
Interment was made in the Palmer cemetery.
Mr. Lewis Simonson was born in Norway, near Christiana, January 17, 1844, and departed this life at his home in Ericson, Nebr. April 19, 1929, aged 85 years, 3 months and 2 days. He was blessed with comparatively good health until about two years ago, since which time he has gradually failed, finally succumbing to heart failure.
When about 21 years of age he emigrated to the United States, reaching Petersburg, Illinois in May, 1866, finally locating at Indian Point, Illinois, where he worked at the mason trade for four years.
March 19, 1869 he was united in marriage to Miss Augusta Tackleson of Petersburg, Illinois. In March 1873 Mr. Simonson came to Central City, Nebr., followed about two months later by Mrs. Simonson. Here they settled on a homestead about seven miles southwest of Palmer, where they resided for about forty years. Afterwards they lived at Burwell, Hazard and York, then moving to a farm near Ericson, where they resided for six years, when they retired from the farm, moving to Ericson, where they resided for the past six years.
Mr. Simonson leaves to mourn his departure, his faithful and devoted wife, Mrs. Augusta Simonson; four children, Mrs. Emma Winfield, of York, Nebraska, Mr. Ole T. Simonson, of Wilton, Arizona, Mrs. Anna K. Walthers, of Ericson, Nebr., Mrs. Lucille Beighley, of Nelson, Nebr., one brother, Mr. Simon Simonson of Palmer, Nebraska, fourteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives, friends and neighbors.
He was united with the Lutheran Church in Norway as a young man, and remained a faithful member of same to his death. He has also been a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge for forty years, who have rendered much assistance to the wife and children in caring for him during his long illness.
Mr. Simonson was a kind and devoted husband and father. Always cheery; even in the midst of pain and agony he could look up with a smile, counting it all as nothing compared to the suffering of his Lord and Saviour in whom was his faith and trust. He will be missed not only by his immediate family, but by all who know him. He has won the victory through Christ, and is now at rest with Him.
The funeral service was held Sunday morning April 21, at the Methodist Church in Ericson, in charge of the pastor, Rev. S. T. Geiger, from where the body was taken to Palmer where many relatives and friends reside, for a service in the Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. E. H. Tipton in charge. The sermon was preached by Rev. White, pastor of the Lutheran Church at Ericson, who was assisted by Rev. Geiger, who accompanied the family with the body.
Music was furnished at the Ericson service by a mixed quartette composed E. W. Larson, Mrs. S. T. Giger, Mrs. Martha Wolfe and D. E. Wolfe, Mrs. Reed pianist; and at Palmer by a mixed quartette, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Templin, Mrs. Howard Adams and R. B. Risher, Mrs. Wm. Rasher pianist.
Pall bearers were members of the Odd Fellows Lodge at Ericson. This lodge and the Rebekahs marched in a body with the remains from the home to the church in Ericson. Five car loads of friends at Ericson made the trip to Palmer with the relatives, all returning home the same evening.
Interment was made in the Palmer cemetery.
From The Palmer Journal, April 25, 1929, page 10, transcribed by Linda Berney:
Mr. Lewis Simonson was born in Norway, near Christiana, January 17, 1844, and departed this life at his home in Ericson, Nebr. April 19, 1929, aged 85 years, 3 months and 2 days. He was blessed with comparatively good health until about two years ago, since which time he has gradually failed, finally succumbing to heart failure.
When about 21 years of age he emigrated to the United States, reaching Petersburg, Illinois in May, 1866, finally locating at Indian Point, Illinois, where he worked at the mason trade for four years.
March 19, 1869 he was united in marriage to Miss Augusta Tackleson of Petersburg, Illinois. In March 1873 Mr. Simonson came to Central City, Nebr., followed about two months later by Mrs. Simonson. Here they settled on a homestead about seven miles southwest of Palmer, where they resided for about forty years. Afterwards they lived at Burwell, Hazard and York, then moving to a farm near Ericson, where they resided for six years, when they retired from the farm, moving to Ericson, where they resided for the past six years.
Mr. Simonson leaves to mourn his departure, his faithful and devoted wife, Mrs. Augusta Simonson; four children, Mrs. Emma Winfield, of York, Nebraska, Mr. Ole T. Simonson, of Wilton, Arizona, Mrs. Anna K. Walthers, of Ericson, Nebr., Mrs. Lucille Beighley, of Nelson, Nebr., one brother, Mr. Simon Simonson of Palmer, Nebraska, fourteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives, friends and neighbors.
He was united with the Lutheran Church in Norway as a young man, and remained a faithful member of same to his death. He has also been a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge for forty years, who have rendered much assistance to the wife and children in caring for him during his long illness.
Mr. Simonson was a kind and devoted husband and father. Always cheery; even in the midst of pain and agony he could look up with a smile, counting it all as nothing compared to the suffering of his Lord and Saviour in whom was his faith and trust. He will be missed not only by his immediate family, but by all who know him. He has won the victory through Christ, and is now at rest with Him.
The funeral service was held Sunday morning April 21, at the Methodist Church in Ericson, in charge of the pastor, Rev. S. T. Geiger, from where the body was taken to Palmer where many relatives and friends reside, for a service in the Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. E. H. Tipton in charge. The sermon was preached by Rev. White, pastor of the Lutheran Church at Ericson, who was assisted by Rev. Geiger, who accompanied the family with the body.
Music was furnished at the Ericson service by a mixed quartette composed E. W. Larson, Mrs. S. T. Giger, Mrs. Martha Wolfe and D. E. Wolfe, Mrs. Reed pianist; and at Palmer by a mixed quartette, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Templin, Mrs. Howard Adams and R. B. Risher, Mrs. Wm. Rasher pianist.
Pall bearers were members of the Odd Fellows Lodge at Ericson. This lodge and the Rebekahs marched in a body with the remains from the home to the church in Ericson. Five car loads of friends at Ericson made the trip to Palmer with the relatives, all returning home the same evening.
Interment was made in the Palmer cemetery.
Mr. Lewis Simonson was born in Norway, near Christiana, January 17, 1844, and departed this life at his home in Ericson, Nebr. April 19, 1929, aged 85 years, 3 months and 2 days. He was blessed with comparatively good health until about two years ago, since which time he has gradually failed, finally succumbing to heart failure.
When about 21 years of age he emigrated to the United States, reaching Petersburg, Illinois in May, 1866, finally locating at Indian Point, Illinois, where he worked at the mason trade for four years.
March 19, 1869 he was united in marriage to Miss Augusta Tackleson of Petersburg, Illinois. In March 1873 Mr. Simonson came to Central City, Nebr., followed about two months later by Mrs. Simonson. Here they settled on a homestead about seven miles southwest of Palmer, where they resided for about forty years. Afterwards they lived at Burwell, Hazard and York, then moving to a farm near Ericson, where they resided for six years, when they retired from the farm, moving to Ericson, where they resided for the past six years.
Mr. Simonson leaves to mourn his departure, his faithful and devoted wife, Mrs. Augusta Simonson; four children, Mrs. Emma Winfield, of York, Nebraska, Mr. Ole T. Simonson, of Wilton, Arizona, Mrs. Anna K. Walthers, of Ericson, Nebr., Mrs. Lucille Beighley, of Nelson, Nebr., one brother, Mr. Simon Simonson of Palmer, Nebraska, fourteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives, friends and neighbors.
He was united with the Lutheran Church in Norway as a young man, and remained a faithful member of same to his death. He has also been a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge for forty years, who have rendered much assistance to the wife and children in caring for him during his long illness.
Mr. Simonson was a kind and devoted husband and father. Always cheery; even in the midst of pain and agony he could look up with a smile, counting it all as nothing compared to the suffering of his Lord and Saviour in whom was his faith and trust. He will be missed not only by his immediate family, but by all who know him. He has won the victory through Christ, and is now at rest with Him.
The funeral service was held Sunday morning April 21, at the Methodist Church in Ericson, in charge of the pastor, Rev. S. T. Geiger, from where the body was taken to Palmer where many relatives and friends reside, for a service in the Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. E. H. Tipton in charge. The sermon was preached by Rev. White, pastor of the Lutheran Church at Ericson, who was assisted by Rev. Geiger, who accompanied the family with the body.
Music was furnished at the Ericson service by a mixed quartette composed E. W. Larson, Mrs. S. T. Giger, Mrs. Martha Wolfe and D. E. Wolfe, Mrs. Reed pianist; and at Palmer by a mixed quartette, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Templin, Mrs. Howard Adams and R. B. Risher, Mrs. Wm. Rasher pianist.
Pall bearers were members of the Odd Fellows Lodge at Ericson. This lodge and the Rebekahs marched in a body with the remains from the home to the church in Ericson. Five car loads of friends at Ericson made the trip to Palmer with the relatives, all returning home the same evening.
Interment was made in the Palmer cemetery.
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