Blair, Trempealeau County Wisconsin
March 24, 1927
Mrs. Amund Skoug Dies At Hospital
Death of Prominent Woman of Vosse Coulee Follows Accident
Resulting in Complications
The death of Mrs. Amund Skoug occurred at the Community hospital at
Whitehall Wednesday, March 16th at 2:00 p.m. where she had been taken
for treatment a few days before. The immediate cause of her death was
yellow jaundice, resulting from an accident which occurred while she
was getting into a bobsled after the Christmas service at the
Trempealeau Valley church, when she fell and broke two ribs, from which
resulted the disease which caused her death. Mina Jothen was born
on a farm near Newry, Vernon County, Wisconsin March 27th,1872. Her
parents were Iver and Kari Jothen. She was married to Amund Skoug by
Rev. Bikjarud on November 30, 1900. For seventeen years they farmed
three and a half miles northwest of Westby and ten years ago moved to
the present farm home in Vosse Coulee. She has always enjoyed good
health up to the time of her accident Christmas.
She was a member of the Lutheran church from earliest infancy and since
coming to Blair had been an active member of the Trempealeau Valley
congregation, an earnest worker in the Ladies Aid and deeply interested
in the welfare of the congregation.In the fall of 1925 a large assembly
of people were entertained at their home in honor of their silver
wedding. She was a real home maker, a faithful wife and loving
mother. She leaves beside the husband two sons, Ingeman and Rueben at
home and a daughter Minerva; also two sisters, Mrs. Osten Slette, Bed
Top, Minnesota and Mrs. Anna Slette, Blair, and one brother, Peter
Jothen, Cashton, Wisconsin.
Funeral services were held at the home Monday, March 21 at 1:00 p.m.
and at the Trempealeau Valley church at 2:00 p. m.,
with Rev.T. E. Sweger officiating. The choir sang "Velt alle dine
Veie," and "Some Day the Silver Chord."
Death Calls Adolph Amundson, Pioneer
Resident of Town of Springfield for Sixty Years Passes to His Last
Reward.
Adolph Amundson passed away at his home on Monday, March 14, 1927, at
the age of 69 years, 2 weeks and 3 days. He suffered greatly for many
years with bronchitis and had been confined to his bed mostly since
Christmas, his strength gradually failing.
The funeral services were held at the home and at the Trempealeau
Valley church on Thursday afternoon. Interment was made at the
Trempealeau Valley cemetery. Rev. Urberg officiating. The choir sang
and a vocal solo was given by Gordon Husehoe.
Mr. Amundson was born in Trongjheim, Norway, Feb. 25, 1858, the son of
Carrie and Lauritz Amundson. The family came to America in the latter
part of 1859, first locating in La Crosse County where they remained
about two years. In 1802 they moved to Black River Falls and
remained there for a few years.
About sixty years ago they moved to the farm in the Town of Springfield
which has ever since been his home.Mr. Amundson was an excellent farmer
and developed a nice farm property. He purchased the farm from his
father 38 years ago.
He was married April 18, 1896 to Miss Mary Odegaard, who now survives
him with two sons, Lawrence and Elden at home and one daughter, Mrs.
Albert B. Peterson, also of the Town of Springfield. He is also
survived by one sister, Mrs. Chas.Asmundsen of Rhinelander, Wis.
and one brother, John Amundson of Sheboygan, Wis.
Mr. Amundson was an earnest, hard working man who was favorably
regarded by the many who had known him during his 60 years residence in
this county. He was a fond husband and father and gave to his family
his best efforts for their comfort and welfare. He will be sadly missed
in the home and also by the large circle of friends, whose deepest
sympathy goes out tohis widow and children in their bereavement.
Thirty years ago
(From Whitehall times)
News from Blair
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Hulver Knudtson, Friday morning. March 12.
a girl.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Bergseng were at Eleva Thursday to attend the funeral
of their son's daughter, which was held Friday.
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