Descendants of Christian 'Carsten' Thomsen

Generation No. 1

1. CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹ THOMSEN was born 14 Apr 1812 in Almdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and died 06 Jul 1891 in Almdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. He married DOROTHEA 'DOLLY' DETHLEFSEN. She was born 21 Dec 1810 in Almdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and died 03 Apr 1895 in Almdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Notes for CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN' THOMSEN:

Carsten Thomsen lived in the Borsbüll from 1860-1890.

Carsten Thomsen lived in "Barakken" which were wooden homes built for men who worked on the dike and the road.

Peter Christian and Carsten lived in the same house from 1870-1875

The house burned down in 1899, all the other houses are still standing today and Magnus, a self-proclaimed archivist of Borsbüll, has pictures of all of them.

Borsbüll has been a part of Brecklum since the middle 1930's. Borsbüll never had a church; the family's records are in Brecklum, Germany.

Information from Magnus Söniksen in Brecklum (Borsbüll)

Written from the angle of my grandparents by Ruth M. Struck, May 17, 1984.

Carsten aka Carson Thompson was an expert gardener. Sometimes the farmer would dismiss him because he thought he was charging too much but would always hire him back because his work was the best.

(There was an older grandmother who lived with him. She had stiff knees. The blacksmith broke them at one time hoping to help her but to no avail. She "birthed" her children standing up.)

Notes for DOROTHEA 'DOLLY' DETHLEFSEN:

She was an efficient person but domineering, nosey, bossy and mean.

Children of CHRISTIAN THOMSEN and DOROTHEA DETHLEFSEN are:

2. i. PETER CHRISTIAN² THOMSEN, b. 07 Sep 1838, Almdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany; d. 20 Apr 1904, Mason City, Iowa, USA.

3. ii. ANDREAS CHRISTIAN THOMSEN, d. 03 Apr 1895.

Generation No. 2

2. PETER CHRISTIAN² THOMSEN (CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 07 Sep 1838 in Almdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany¹, and died 20 Apr 1904 in Mason City, Iowa, USA². He married MARIE ANDRESEN 1861 in Breklum, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, daughter of PETER ANDERSEN and ANNA MOLTZEN. She was born 15 Apr 1838 in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and died 26 Jan 1926 in Mason City, Iowa.

Notes for PETER CHRISTIAN THOMSEN:

Moved to Grant township, Wright Co., Iowa.

Information from Edna Thompson Rabon, Jetta Keltsch Thompson and Ruth Struck

Information received from Neale and Jutta Thompson that are different give the following events/dates.

Peter's birthdate as July 9, 1838

US citizen March 27, 1888

Peter Christian and Marie Thomsen arrived at Castle Garden, New York on April 2, 1883 on the ship "Silesia"; travelled west to Creston, Iowa. The children who came with them were: Mathilde (Tilly)(9 years); Christian (Heinrich)(8 years); Martin (4 years); Cornelius (2 years); finally the family travelled by train to Mason City, Iowa and settled there for a while.

More About PETER CHRISTIAN THOMSEN:

Baptism: 14 Sep 1839, Breklum, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany³

Burial: Hampton, Iowa⁴

Citizenship: Jul 1884, Mason City, Iowa,, Cerro Cordo County⁵

Confirmation: 1858, Breklum, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany⁶

Employment: Railroad in Mason City, Iowa, later transferred to Clarion, Iowa and eventually went into farming.⁷

Engaged: 04 Aug 1860, Bredstedt, Schleswig-Holstein⁸

Family size: 1910, Census shows 10 children, 5 living^9,10

Immigration: Bet. 1882 - 1883, Sailed to USA on the ship "Silesia"¹¹

Nationality: German

Retirement: Bet. 1901 - 1902, Mason City, Iowa on 12th St. N.E.¹²

Notes for MARIE ANDRESEN:

Marie's mother was from what was a fairly well-to-do Danish farm family. She received several cattle and other things as a dowry. The Andresen she married was well liked, evidently could read and write. He was a black smith and a drunkard. He went through her dowry in a hurry and the family was simply destitute. When grandma was born there was no garment for her. She was wrapped in her father's leather jacket until the neighbor could come to the rescue. (from Ruth M. Struck)

Grandma had a brother who was a deaf-mute although he could say to his mother "Motter, du dumme".

They both had rickets from malnuturition and couldn't walk as children but grandma sure could walk almost to her last days! (from Ruth M. Struck) Handwritten pages of information included in sources.

Grandma Marie's little box which she kept on her dresser was made by Martin Christiansen, whom she helped bring up. It is said to be made of cigar boxes. Shekept letters, photographs and her peppermint candy in it. *Jutta Thompson has this box today (2008). Martin Christiansen was the son of one of Grandpa's sisters, I don't know her name. She was said to be a beautiful weaver. She became pregnant and married Christiansen who was evidently responsible. She died in childbirth and Great-Grandma Thompson and Grandm brought up the boy.

At the funeral, the minister kept saying, "She was a great sinner." Afterwards Great Grandma "told him off".

On settling in Mason City, the Thompson Children attended Central School which is still standing. It is a grey stone building. The principal was Carrie Chapman Catt, who later became famous as a leader in the cause of Rights for Women.

Submitted by Ruth Struck

Sent to Karen Klennert by Jutta Thompson

More About MARIE ANDRESEN:

Baptism: 05 May 1838, Breklum, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany¹²

Burial: Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

Confirmation: 1858, Breklum, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany¹²

Nationality: German

Residence: 1920, Liberty, Scott, Iowa¹³

Children of PETER THOMSEN and MARIE ANDRESEN are:

4. i. PAUL CHRISTIAN³ THOMSEN, b. 26 Sep 1865, Borsbül, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany; d. Sep 1942, Lansing, Minnesota, USA.

ii. ANNA DOROTHEA THOMSEN, b. 19 Jun 1867, Borsbüll, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany; d. Abt. 1883, Borsbüll, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Notes for ANNA DOROTHEA THOMSEN:

2 different dates for Anna's birthdate, the other indicated was for June 29, 1867

Borsbüll may be Burspell.

Information from Neale and Jutta indicate Anna's birthdate was June 29, 1867.

More About ANNA DOROTHEA THOMSEN:

Nationality: German

5. iii. CHRISTINA WILHELMINE THOMSEN, b. 1869, Borsbüll, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany; d. Abt. 1884, Germany.

6. iv. MATHILDE AMELIA THOMSEN, b. 12 Mar 1872, Brecklin, Germany; d. 17 Sep 1961, Clinton, Clinton County, Iowa.

7. v. CHRISTIAN HENRY 'HEINRICH' THOMSEN, b. 15 Dec 1873, Almdorf, Schleswig-Holstein,Germany; d. 09 Apr 1958, Creston, Union County, Iowa.

vi. MARTIN PETER THOMSEN, b. 27 May 1875, Almdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany; d. 04 Sep 1952, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa¹⁴; m. EDITH LORENZEN, 20 Oct 1909.

More About MARTIN PETER THOMSEN:

Baptism: 20 Jan 1875, Breklum, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany¹⁴

Nationality: German

8. vii. CORNELIUS THOMSEN, b. 06 Mar 1879, Almdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany; d. 04 Jul 1969, Clarion, Wright County, Iowa.

viii. PAULINE THOMSEN, b. Almdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany¹⁴; d. 01 Jan 1900, ¹⁴.

Notes for PAULINE THOMSEN:

Pauline died at the age of 21 years of age.

More About PAULINE THOMSEN:

Cause of Death: Consumption¹⁵

Occupation: Seamstress/dressmaker¹⁶

ix. MAGDALENE THOMSEN, b. Almdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany; d. Almdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany¹⁷.

Notes for MAGDALENE THOMSEN:

Magdalene died as an infant and Grandma (Marie, never got over mourning for her). from Ruth M. Struck.

3. ANDREAS CHRISTIAN² THOMSEN (CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) died 03 Apr 1895. He married SOPHIE ???.

Notes for ANDREAS CHRISTIAN THOMSEN:

Andreas lived in Bredstedt, Obern Köppel by the dam in Bredstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Lived in 1912 Husumer Strasse 4, Bredstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, his son lives in Altona, Iowa, he is a merchant, has two children

More About ANDREAS CHRISTIAN THOMSEN:

Burial: 08 Apr 1895, Breklum, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany¹⁸

Child of ANDREAS THOMSEN and SOPHIE ??? is:

i. HANS³ THOMSEN.

Notes for HANS THOMSEN:

Hans has two children-(1912)- One 12 years old and the other was only 6 days old.

Generation No. 3

4. PAUL CHRISTIAN³ THOMSEN (PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 26 Sep 1865 in Borsbül, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and died Sep 1942 in Lansing, Minnesota, USA. He married ANNA SIEWERTSEN 30 Apr 1890, daughter of GODBER SIEWERTSEN and ANNA. She was born 27 Dec 1866 in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and died 08 Mar 1948 in Austin, Minnesota.

Notes for PAUL CHRISTIAN THOMSEN:

Paul came to America before his parents. Paul came to America when he was 12 years old and Anna when she was 9 years old. They met on the boat on their way to this country.

The Thompson's lived in Lansing, Minnesota.

Paul became a citizen of the United States on July 23, 1884.

More About PAUL CHRISTIAN THOMSEN:

Burial: Sep 1942, Udolpho Cemetery, Mower County, Minnesota

Nationality: German

More About ANNA SIEWERTSEN:

Burial: Updolpho Cemetery, Mower County, Minnesota, USA

Children of PAUL THOMSEN and ANNA SIEWERTSEN are:

i. ODESSA⁴ THOMPSON, b. Aug 1890; d. 1907.

More About ODESSA THOMPSON:

Nationality: German

9. ii. RICHARD THOMPSON, b. 02 Jul 1892, Mason City, Clarion, Iowa; d. 28 Jul 1948, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota.

10. iii. MARY THOMPSON, b. 27 Mar.

11. iv. PAULINE THOMPSON, b. 28 Jul 1896; d. 27 Mar 1978.

12. v. CHRISTIAN 'CHRIS' THOMPSON, b. 02 Oct 1897, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa; d. 31 Mar 1978, Austin, Minnesota.

13. vi. BENJAMIN THOMPSON, b. 01 Jun 1899; d. 08 Feb 1961.

14. vii. MABEL LUCY THOMPSON, b. 02 Aug 1901, Mt. Vernon, Iowa; d. 15 Feb 1972, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

15. viii. VIOLET THOMPSON, b. 31 Aug 1903; d. 20 Mar 1954.

16. ix. MARTIN THOMPSON, b. 13 Nov 1905, Blooming Prairie, Blue Earth County, Minnesota.

x. HAZEL BERNICE THOMPSON, b. 30 Aug 1908, Blooming Prairie, Blue Earth County, Minnesota; d. 06 Sep 1962, Austin, Minnesota; m. CLEDITH TAYLOR, 10 Jul 1937.

Notes for HAZEL BERNICE THOMPSON:

Hazel and Cledith had no children. They loved to have children in their lives and did a lot for their nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held at the St. Johns Lutheran Church in Austin, Minnesota on September 9, 1962 at 2:30 P.M. The Clergyman was Rev. R. B. Hamp

The Music by Mr. Warren Wenze, soloist and Mr. Darrell H. Naber, organist

Casket Bearers were: Gilbert Lenoch, Francis Anderson, Donald Lond, Earl Brugger, Cecil McGonigle, Rodney Everson with interment in Udoloho Cemetery, Austin, Minnesota

Blessed Be Her Memory

More About HAZEL BERNICE THOMPSON:

Cause of Death: Complications from diabetes

Medical Information: Diabetes

Nationality: German

17. xi. FLORENCE THOMPSON, b. Abt. 05 Jan 1910, Blooming Prairie, Blue Earth County, Minnesota.

5. CHRISTINA WILHELMINE³ THOMSEN (PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 1869 in Borsbüll, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and died Abt. 1884 in Germany. She married ??? CHRISTENSEN in Borsbüll, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Notes for CHRISTINA WILHELMINE THOMSEN:

Died from childbirth.

More About CHRISTINA WILHELMINE THOMSEN:

Namesake: German

Occupation: Weaver¹⁸

Child of CHRISTINA THOMSEN and ??? CHRISTENSEN is:

i. MARTIN⁴ THOMSEN, m. MARGARET MOORE.

Notes for MARTIN THOMSEN:

Moved to California and had three children.

6. MATHILDE AMELIA³ THOMSEN (PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 12 Mar 1872 in Brecklin, Germany¹⁹, and died 17 Sep 1961 in Clinton, Clinton County, Iowa¹⁹. She married ADOLPH LUDWIG STRUCK 27 Dec 1893 in Clarion, Wright County, Iowa, son of OTTO STRUCK and DORETTA SCHLICHTING. He was born 18 Mar 1864 in Luneburg, Germany, and died 19 May 1919 in Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa.

Notes for MATHILDE AMELIA THOMSEN:

Notes from Neale and Jutta Thompson show:

Mathilde was born in Almdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Mathilde died in Hampton, Iowa, USA

More About MATHILDE AMELIA THOMSEN:

Baptism: Mar 1872, Breklum, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Burial: Hampton, Iowa²⁰

Nationality: German

More About ADOLPH LUDWIG STRUCK:

Burial: Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa

Business: Tailor with his own shop

Residence: 1910, Hampton City, Ward 1, Franklin County, Washington Twp., Iowa²¹

Children of MATHILDE THOMSEN and ADOLPH STRUCK are:

i. RUTH MARIE⁴ STRUCK, b. 28 Oct 1895, Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa.

More About RUTH MARIE STRUCK:

Nationality: German

18. ii. HERMAN CHESTER STRUCK, b. 12 Dec 1896, Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa; d. 08 May 1949, Kanawha, Hancock County, Iowa.

19. iii. PERCY THOMPSON STRUCK, b. 03 Jan 1898, Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa; d. 20 Dec 1965, Clarion, Wright County, Iowa.

iv. ADOLPH HILTON STRUCK, b. 26 Aug 1902, Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa; d. 03 Apr 1985, Clinton, Clinton County, Iowa.

More About ADOLPH HILTON STRUCK:

Nationality: German

20. v. MADELINE DORETTA STRUCK, b. 23 May 1911, Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa; d. 06 Jan 1963, Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado.

7. CHRISTIAN HENRY 'HEINRICH'³ THOMSEN (PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 15 Dec 1873 in Almdorf, Schleswig-Holstein,Germany²², and died 09 Apr 1958 in Creston, Union County, Iowa. He married DORA HELENA SIEWERTSEN 03 Jul 1895 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, daughter of GODBER SIEWERTSEN and CATHERINE JOHANNSEN. She was born 16 Sep 1876 in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, and died 28 Jun 1968 in Afton, Union County, Iowa.

Notes for CHRISTIAN HENRY 'HEINRICH' THOMSEN:

There is a copy of Christian's vaccination document included. The story is that every male child in Germany had to be vaccinated at the age of 8. That way the government would have a record of all young males, so that, when they reached the age for conscription, they could be located and inducted into the armed forces for military training.

Christian Thompson came to America at the age of 9. Christian was in training camp a short time for the Spanish-American War. He was sent home when he became ill.

Information is from Edna Thompson Rabon, Dora Siewertsen, Clara Thompson Altaffer, Shirley Edna Thompson, Maxine Dorothy Cline Monroe and Darlene Walters Thompson given to Virginia Ann Altaffer Stuhr.

Des Moines Sunday Register

July 8, 1945

The Register Congratulates

Afton, Iowa---

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Thompson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary July 1 with a family dinner, Children are: Mrs. Clara Altaffer of Red Oak, Iowa, Mrs. Edna Rabon of Fargo, North Dakota, Gordon thompson of Afton, Walter Thompson of Creston, Iowa and Lt. (j.g.) Leonard Thompson, serving in the South Pacific. They have 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Creston News Advertiser

Thursday, April 10, 1958

CHRIS THOMPSON, 84, of AFTON, DIES

Afton--Christian H. (Chris) Thompson, 84, a resident of Afton for many years, died at 8:30 P.M. Wednesday at the Greater Community Hospital in Creston. He had been a patient at the hospital for the past two weeks. He had been hospitalized several times during the past year.

Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Saturday at the Methodist Church in Afton. Rev. Lyle Dunham will officiate. Burial will be in Green Lawn Cemetery at Afton. His body will be at the William Coen Funeral Home in Afton until 1 P.M. Saturday when it will be taken to the Church to lie in state before the services. The casket will not be opened after the services.

Christian H. Thompson was born in Schleswig, Holstein, Germany, December 15, 1873. He came to the United States as a boy and came to Afton in 1917 from Madison County. He was a retired farmer and had served for four years as sheriff of Union County.

Surviving are his widow, Dor, three sons, Gordon and Walter of Afton and Leonard of Dunlap, a daughter, Mrs. Edna Rabon of Velva, North Dakota, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Matilda Struck of Clinton and a brother, Cornelius of Clarion. Three daughters preceded him in death, Mrs. Helen Hinricksen in 1932, Mrs. Elsie Cline in 1934, and Mrs. Clara Altaffer in 1951.

More About CHRISTIAN HENRY 'HEINRICH' THOMSEN:

Baptism: 04 Jan 1874, Breklum, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany²²

Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Afton, Union County, Iowa

Employment: Farmer, livery stable owner, and sheriff

Nationality: German

Occupation: Served 2 terms as sheriff of Union County

Residence: Lived in Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Cass, Madison, Wright and Union Counties in Iowa.

Vaccination/s: 1874, Germany

Notes for DORA HELENA SIEWERTSEN:

Dora is the daughter of Godber Andrew Siewertsen and Katherine Johannsen.

Creston News Advertiser

June 29, 1968

DORA THOMPSON DIES AT AFTON

Afton--Dora H. Thompson, 91, of Afton died at 8:05 P.M. Friday at Greater Community Hospital. She had been a patient there the past week.

Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Monday at the Afton Methodist Church with Rev. James M. Morris officiating and burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. The body is at the Stroud Funeral Home in Afton.

The daughter of Godber and Kathryn Johannson Siewertsen, she was born September 15, 1876 near Mason City and lived in the Afton community for 51 years and the last four years at Moores Nursing Home in Afton. On July 3, 1874 she was married to Chris Henry Thompson and he preceded her in death. Her husband was Union County sheriff at one time. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ed (Edna) Rabon of Winachee, Washington, 3 sons, Gordon and Walter of Afton and Leonard of Sac City, 18 grandchildren and anumber of great great grandchildren.

She was a long time member of the Afton Methodist Church.

Creston News Advertiser

Tuesday, July 9, 1968

OBITUARY

DORA HELENA THOMPSON

Dora Helena Thompson of Afton passed away Friday, June 28, 1968 at Greater Community Hospital in Creston at the age of 91 years, 9 months and 12 days.

Dora Helena Siewertsen was born near Mason City, Iowa, September 16, 1876. She was the daughter of Godber and Kathryn Johannson Siewertsen. She was married in 1894 to Chris H. Thompson. To this union eight children were born.

They moved to the Afton community in 1917. For the last 4 years she had lived in Moores Nursing Home in Afton.

Survivors are three sons, Gordon and Walter of Afton, Leonard of Sac City and one daughter, Edna Rabon of Wenatchee, Washington, eighteen grandchildren, a number of great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Her husband, three daughters and one son preceded her in death.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 1, 1968 in the Methodist Church with the Rev. James Morris officiating. She had been a long time member of the Methodist Church.

Clordell Wyatt sang "Beyond the Sunset' and "City Four Square" accompanied by Helen Ricks at the organ. Bearers were the grandsons, Donald Cline, Darold Cline, Mervin Hinricksen, Wayne Thompson, Bill Thompson and Ricky Thompson. Burial was in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Afton.

More About DORA HELENA SIEWERTSEN:

Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Union County, Afton, Iowa

Children of CHRISTIAN THOMSEN and DORA SIEWERTSEN are:

21. i. HELEN CHRISTINA⁴ THOMPSON, b. 17 Sep 1895, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa; d. 17 Feb 1932, Greene, Iowa.

22. ii. CLARA MARIE THOMPSON, b. 30 Jun 1897, Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa; d. 21 Mar 1951, Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa.

iii. PERRY WILLIAM THOMPSON, b. 16 Oct 1899, Dows, Iowa; d. 09 Apr 1938, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.

Notes for PERRY WILLIAM THOMPSON:

This was taken from the newspaper (unknown which one) copy of article is in the documentation but it has been copied so many times, the print is starting to get fuzzy. This is the transcription of this article.

Perry Thompson takes His Own Live, Saturday

Young Afton Man Drives to Mason City Where the Unfortunate Tragedy Took Place

The people of this community were shocked last Saturday evening when word was received of the tragic act of Perry Thompson, 38, near Mason City. He left Afton Saturday morning to go to Des Moines to look after some business matters. About three miles south of Mason City, he turned from the main highway, driving about a half mile east on a little used road, stopped the car, got out, and walked to the side of the road where he shot himself. The car was near a farm home and the farmer saw him stop, take a blanket from the car and walk to the side of the road, wrap the blanket around him and lay down. Almost immediately, he heard a shot and rushed out there. Seeing that he was beyond help he went back and called the sheriff, T. R. Phalen. The circumstances plainly indicated suicide and no inquest was held.

Relatives here were notified and Charles Coen left immediately for Mason City to bring the body. He was accompanied by Gordon and Walter Thompson and Robert Coen.

It is hard to understand the reason for this rash act. It is known that he had been worrying the past few months, but no one realized that it was that serious. He had been operating the Royal Rose service station on highway 169 just south of the square and had a good business. His friends in this community were legion and all are grieved over the unfortunate tragedy. He was a lover of sports, especially baseball and enjoyed playing very much. Always square in his dealings, he had the confidence and respect of everyone. His family have the sympathy of the entire community. Following is a short sketch of his life:

Perry William, son of Chris and Dora Thompson, was born October 16, 1899, at Dows, in Wright County, Iowa and died April 9, 1938, aged 38 years, 5 months and 23 days. For the past few years Perry has made his home with his parents here in Afton where he has been in charge of the Royal Rose service station.

He leaves to mourn his passing the parents, three brothers, Gordon and Walter of Afton, and Leonard of Creston, two sisters, Mrs. Clara Altaffer of Red Oak and Mrs. Edna Rabon of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Two sisters preceded him in death.

He was a member of the I.O.O.F., and has many friends in the community who regret his passing.

Funeral services were held at two o'clock Monday afternoon at the M.E. Church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Frank Moore, and Interment in Greenlawn cemetery.

Among those here from a distance to attend the funeral services were: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thompson and son Martin of Lansing, Minnesota; Mrs. Ervin Wolf and Mrs. Fred Wolf of Austin, Minnesota; Mr. and Mrs. Martin Thompson and son Paul and Mrs. William Brakel of Mason City, Iowa; John Hinrichsen of Green, Iowa; William Witt of Nora Springs, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Casperson and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Caspersen of Rockwell, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Altaffer of Red Oak, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rabon of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Card of Thanks

We want to express our sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors for their many kind acts and comforting words in our recent bereavement. We want to especially thank the members of the Odd Fellow Lodge, the singers and those who sent beautiful flowers. Your kindness will ever be remembered.

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Thompson and Family

More About PERRY WILLIAM THOMPSON:

Namesake: German

23. iv. GORDON MARTIN THOMPSON, b. 13 Apr 1901, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa; d. 21 Oct 1987, Creston, Union County, Iowa.

24. v. ELSIE MATILDA THOMPSON, b. 13 May 1903, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa; d. 06 Oct 1934, Mercy Hospital, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.

25. vi. WALTER WILBERT THOMPSON, b. 10 Aug 1909, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa; d. 14 Sep 1984, Union County, Iowa.

26. vii. EDNA LABONNA THOMPSON, b. 30 Nov 1914, Winterset, Madison County, Iowa.

27. viii. LEONARD LEROY THOMPSON, b. 04 Oct 1917, Afton, Union County, Iowa.

8. CORNELIUS³ THOMSEN (PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 06 Mar 1879 in Almdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and died 04 Jul 1969 in Clarion, Wright County, Iowa. He married EDNA GRACE DAWSON 23 Mar 1903 in Clarion, Iowa, daughter of CHRISTOPHER DAWSON. She was born 14 Jan 1877 in Clarion, Iowa, USA, and died 16 Sep 1963 in Clarion, Iowa, USA.

More About CORNELIUS THOMSEN:

Baptism: 23 Mar 1879, Breklum, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Burial: Clarion Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion, Iowa

Nationality: German

Notes for EDNA GRACE DAWSON:

Edna is the daughter of Christopher Dawson and Laura Jeannette McCullough.

More About EDNA GRACE DAWSON:

Burial: Clarion Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion, Iowa

Child of CORNELIUS THOMSEN and EDNA DAWSON is:

28. i. LYNN CORNELIUS⁴ THOMPSON, b. 12 Sep 1907, Clarion, Wright County, Iowa; d. 01 Jan 1988, Rochester, Minnesota.

Generation No. 4

9. RICHARD⁴ THOMPSON (PAUL CHRISTIAN³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 02 Jul 1892 in Mason City, Clarion, Iowa, and died 28 Jul 1948 in Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota. He married ORLIE ADELLA WARD 10 Mar 1914 in Blooming Prairie, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, daughter of GEORGE WARD and HANNAH HOUSMAN. She was born 03 Apr 1898 in Blooming Prairie, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, and died 02 Jun 1967 in Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

Notes for RICHARD THOMPSON:

A memoir from Karen:

Richard, my grandpa, was a very special person in my life. He died when I was only 6 years old, I was just getting ready to go into first grade. He was one person in my life that made me feel loved and worthwhile, even at the young age I was. I remember going with him when he went to get the cows for their evening milking. We walked and walked. At times he would sit down on a log to talk to me and he said to rest. On one of these walks, he saw a Granddaddy Long Legs spider. He picked it and let it run from one of his hands to the other....I was fascinated with this. The whole time he was talking to me about the spider. He said if I was ever lost and am alone, to look around for one of these Granddaddy Long Legs, it could not be any other kind. He said to hold it like he was, then let it down and it would lead me home. Oh, how I love that memory.

Other times, he would load me up in his wagon and take me for a ride with him to get water. They did not have a well for water on their farm and had to drive to another farm to get water. When we got there, the water had to be pulled up with a bucket, no pumps there. He always worried if I was getting cold in the wintertime. I don't remember being cold, only his concern for my welfare.

Grandpa insisted on being the one to take me to the beauty salon for the first time for a permanent. He wanted to do it before I started school. One day, Grandpa and Grandma picked me up, took me to Grand Rapids to get my permanent. I cried because the curlers were too tight and pulled my hair, and the dryers were too hot. Grandpa kept reassuring me that it wouldn't take long and I would be prettier than before. When it was all done, he took me shopping because I had to have a new hat for my new hairdo.

I lost Grandpa that summer shortly after that day when he died from a heart attack.

Last rites for Richard Thompson, reside of Jacobson for the past 33 years, were held last Wednesday, July 28 from the Ball Bluff church with the Rev. S. A. Erling officiating.

Mr. Thompson died July 23,1948, at Grand Rapids, following a heart attack. He was 56 years old at the time for his death.

Richard Thompson was born July 2, 1892, at Clear Lake, Iowa, the son of Paul C. and Anna Thompson. On March 10, 1915, he was joined in marriage to Orlie A. Ward, and that year they moved to Jacobson to live.

He is survived by his wife, seven sons, Doyle R., Watertown, Minn., Paul C., Vallejo, Calif., and Alton M., Darold E., Robert D., Kenneth D., George H., all of Jacobson; three daughters, Crystal A. Lindman, Nyla Z. Relander, and Constance O., all of Jacobson; and seven grandchildren.

More About RICHARD THOMPSON:

Cause of Death: Coronary disease

Social Security Number: 471-16-4638

Notes for ORLIE ADELLA WARD:

Orlie has an identical twin, Olive.

Visitation at Rowe Funeral Home, Grand Rapids, Minnesota on Monday, June 5, 1967.

Funeral Services were at Carmel Lutheran Church in Ball Bluff, Minnesota on Tuesday, June 6, 1967 at 3 p.m. with Rev. Ralph Chamberlain officiating.

Casket Bearers: Doyle Thompson, Robert Thompson, Eugene Casperson, Kenneth Thompson, George Thompson, Alton Thompson.

Children of RICHARD THOMPSON and ORLIE WARD are:

i. DOYLE RICHARD⁵ THOMPSON, b. 25 Jun 1914, Blooming Prairie, Blue Earth County, Minnesota; d. 25 Jan 1980, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

Notes for DOYLE RICHARD THOMPSON:

Doyle never married. When his youngest sister, Connie, was a teenager, he would bring her, her friend, Betty Essen, and nieces, Karen and Carmen to dances, movies, tv recording shows where they danced, skating, etc.

He lived out his final years at Leisure Hills Nursing Home in Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

I, Karen, went to visit him while he was at the nursing home. I had taken my two daughters to see him. He did not recognize me at all. Later I told Carmen that Uncle Doyle did not recognize me, she didn't believe it so we planned a visit together. This time I took my youngest son, Erick with me and Carmen took her youngest daughter, Amy. Uncle Doyle greeted Carmen and Amy immediately but he pushed me away when I tried to give him a hug. Then Carmen agreed with me that he did not recognize me. Then Amy started looking in his chest of drawers and I said, "Amy stay out of there or Auntie Karen is going to spank you." Then Uncle Doyle started to cry and started yelling, "Yes, yes, yes" and reached for me. Finally he knew who I was. I went to see him a few times after that and he always remembered me from then on.

More About DOYLE RICHARD THOMPSON:

Burial: Jan 1980, Ball Bluff Cemetery, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota

Cause of Death: Generalized arteriosclerosis

Medical Information: He was a stroke victim. He had both legs amputated at the knees due to gangrene. Diabetes

Nationality: German, English, Irish, Scotch, Welsh

Occupation: Iron Ore Miner-Truck driver

Religion: Lutheran

Social Security Number: 472-32-8535

ii. PAUL CLIFTON THOMPSON, b. 15 Apr 1917, Palisade, Aitkin County, Minnesota; d. 18 Jun 1976, Contra Costa, Vallejo, California²³; m. MARY MCCLELAND, 27 Nov 1941.

Notes for PAUL CLIFTON THOMPSON:

"Clif" and Mary had no children of their own. They adopted 2 teenagers...a boy and a girl in 1958.

More About PAUL CLIFTON THOMPSON:

Cause of Death: Cancer

Nationality: German, English, Irish, Scotch, Welsh

Social Security Number: 475-14-0944²³

29. iii. ALTON MARTIN THOMPSON, b. 01 Sep 1919, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota; d. 27 Jun 1991, Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota.

30. iv. CRYSTAL ANNA THOMPSON, b. 14 Dec 1921, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota; d. 06 Aug 1993, Rush City, Chisago County, Minnesota.

v. ALVERD "BUD" WILBERT THOMPSON, b. 04 May 1924, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota, USA, Certificate ID:1924-00109²⁴; d. 01 Aug 1928, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota, USA, Certificate ID: 1928-MN-006187²⁵.

Notes for ALVERD "BUD" WILBERT THOMPSON:

Uncle Bud's name on his Birth Certificate is spelled Alvord Wilbert Thompson, on his death certificate it is spelled Eldred Thompson and his parents are named as Richard Thompson and Ardella Ward, leaving her first name, Orlie, off completely. Birth Certificate ID: 1924-00109 County of Birth: Aitkin

Death Certificate ID: 1928-MN-006187 County of Death: Itasca

More About ALVERD "BUD" WILBERT THOMPSON:

Burial: Ball Bluff Cemetery, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota²⁶

Cause of Death: Influenza intestinal, pneumonia

Nationality: German, English, Irish, Scotch, Welsh

Religion: Lutheran

31. vi. NYLA ZADEL THOMPSON, b. 28 Dec 1926, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota; d. 2006, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

32. vii. DAROLD EVERETT THOMPSON, b. 30 May 1929, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota; d. 28 Dec 1961, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota.

33. viii. ROBERT DUANE THOMPSON, b. 06 Jul 1932, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota; d. 10 Aug 2007, Floodwood, St. Louis County, Minnesota.

34. ix. KENNETH DALE THOMPSON, b. 14 Jul 1935, Jacobson, Cornish Township, Aitkin County, Minnesota; d. 05 May 1999, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

35. x. GEORGE HARVEY THOMPSON, b. 01 Jun 1938, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota.

36. xi. CONSTANCE OLIVE THOMPSON, b. 10 May 1941, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota.

10. MARY⁴ THOMPSON (PAUL CHRISTIAN³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 27 Mar. She married LEO WENCL.

More About MARY THOMPSON:

Namesake: German

Children of MARY THOMPSON and LEO WENCL are:

i. RICHARD⁵ WENCL.

ii. WILLIAM WENCL.

11. PAULINE⁴ THOMPSON (PAUL CHRISTIAN³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 28 Jul 1896, and died 27 Mar 1978. She married ERVIN WOLFE. He died 01 Feb 1974.

More About PAULINE THOMPSON:

Nationality: German

Children of PAULINE THOMPSON and ERVIN WOLFE are:

37. i. GLADYS⁵ WOLFE.

ii. ELIZABETH WOLFE.

iii. MILDRED WOLFE.

iv. DONALD WOLFE.

v. VIRGINIA WOLFE.

12. CHRISTIAN 'CHRIS'⁴ THOMPSON (PAUL CHRISTIAN³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 02 Oct 1897 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa²⁷, and died 31 Mar 1978 in Austin, Minnesota²⁷. He married VIOLET L SWANSON 17 Jul 1924 in Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota, daughter of CHARLES SWANSON and ELMA ANDERSON. She was born 23 Dec 1899 in Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin²⁸, and died 18 Mar 1988 in Austin, Minnesota.

More About CHRISTIAN 'CHRIS' THOMPSON:

Burial: Grandview Memorial Cemetery, Austin, Minnesota²⁹

Interest: Gardening

Nationality: German

Occupation: Farmer

Notes for VIOLET L SWANSON:

Violet is the daughter of Charles Swanson and Elma Anderson.

More About VIOLET L SWANSON:

Burial: Grandview Memorial, Austin, Minnesota²⁹

Interest: Violet played piano, crocheted and was a good seamstress.

Occupation: Cook, waitress

Children of CHRISTIAN THOMPSON and VIOLET SWANSON are:

38. i. DOROTHY G.⁵ THOMPSON, b. 01 Dec 1916, Aitkin County, Minnesota.

39. ii. DORIS RAMONA THOMPSON, b. 16 Dec 1926, Aitkin County, Minnesota; d. 31 Mar 1979, Redlands, California.

40. iii. DARWIN LEROY THOMPSON, b. 28 Feb 1930, Aitkin County, Minnesota; d. 28 Feb 1980, Redlands, California.

13. BENJAMIN⁴ THOMPSON (PAUL CHRISTIAN³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 01 Jun 1899, and died 08 Feb 1961. He married IRENE M. BUCHHOLZ. She was born 26 Apr 1900, and died 09 Apr 1959.

Notes for BENJAMIN THOMPSON:

The following two newspaper articles are difficult to read so I am transcribing them:

BUCKHOLZ-THOMPSON

The marriage of Miss Irene Buckholz of Libby and Benjamin Thompson of Jacobson, was solemnized Thursday morning, June 1, by Rev. P. H. Kiley in the McGregor Catholic Church in the presence of a large company of relatives and friends. A wedding breakfast was served afterward at the home of the bride's parents at Libby.

The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Buckholz and is well known here, where she graduated last year from the Aitkin High school and has been teaching in district 91. The bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Thompson of Jacobson and has taken the bride to Nashwauk to live.

WEDDING BELLS

A very pretty wedding occured at the Catholic Church, in McGregor Thursday, June 1st, the contracting parties being Miss Irene Buchholz and Mr. Benjamin Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. P.C. Thompson of Jacobson. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Kiley, of Aitkin, in the presence of a large number of the friends of the contracting parties. After a wedding breakfast at the home of the bride's parents at Libby the newlyweds left for future home at Nashwauk, accompanied by the best wishes of many friends.

More About BENJAMIN THOMPSON:

Burial: Feb 1961, Union Woodlawn Cemetery, McGregor, Aitkin County, Minnesota

More About IRENE M. BUCHHOLZ:

Burial: Apr 1959, Union Woodlawn Cemetery, McGregor, Aitkin County, Minnesota

Children of BENJAMIN THOMPSON and IRENE BUCHHOLZ are:

41. i. LOIS ANTOINETTE⁵ THOMPSON, b. 08 Feb 1923, Pequot Lakes, Minnesota USA; d. 16 Nov 2005.

42. ii. EUNICE IRENE THOMPSON, b. 06 Apr 1925, Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota, USA; d. 17 Feb 2007, Twelve Oaks Hospital, Houston, Texas.

43. iii. HAROLD J THOMPSON.

44. iv. DENNIS A THOMPSON, b. 27 Jan 1942, Pequot Lakes, Minnesota USA; d. 28 May 2007, Brainerd, Crow Wing County, Minnesota, USA.

14. MABEL LUCY⁴ THOMPSON (PAUL CHRISTIAN³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 02 Aug 1901 in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, and died 15 Feb 1972 in Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota³⁰. She married FRITZ LOFGREN 04 Aug 1921 in Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota, son of JOHN LOFGREN. He was born 12 Sep 1892 in Cloquet, Carlton County, Minnesota³¹, and died 05 Apr 1985 in Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

Notes for MABEL LUCY THOMPSON:

Funeral Services were at Bethel Lutheran Church on Saturday, February 18, 1972 at 11:00 a.m. with Mr. Theodore Tinquist officiating.

Music: Organ: Miss Laurie Nault

Vocal: Miss Debbie Melquist

Miss Christine Hanson

Miss Julie Korhonen

Bearers: Gary Lofgren, Douglas Gould, Michael Lofgren, David Gould, Andrew Hagen, Tom Leibli, John Rooney

Arrangements by Libbey-Crotteau Funeral Home, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota

More About MABEL LUCY THOMPSON:

Burial: 19 Feb 1972, Ball Bluff Cemetery, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota³²

Nationality: German

More About FRITZ LOFGREN:

Burial: 1982, Ball Bluff Cemetery, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota³³

Children of MABEL THOMPSON and FRITZ LOFGREN are:

45. i. LEONARD WILFRED⁵ LOFGREN, b. 12 Mar 1922, Nashwauk, Itasca County, Minnesota.

46. ii. DOROTHY MAE LOFGREN, b. 18 Jul 1923, Nashwauk, Itasca County, Minnesota.

47. iii. JOHN WALTER LOFGREN, b. 18 Dec 1925, Hibbing, St. Louis County, Minnesota.

48. iv. GILBERT PAUL LOFGREN, b. 15 Sep 1927, Nashwauk, Itasca County, Minnesota.

49. v. ANNA CAROLYN LOFGREN, b. 21 Feb 1930, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

50. vi. JEAN RUTH LOFGREN, b. 25 Oct 1932, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota.

51. vii. JOYCE EMELIA LOFGREN, b. 19 Mar 1941, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

15. VIOLET⁴ THOMPSON (PAUL CHRISTIAN³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 31 Aug 1903, and died 20 Mar 1954. She married (1) ??? TAYLOR. She married (2) LEONARD SCHULER. She married (3) BILLIE GREER. He died Unknown. She married (4) HAROLD TIREMAN Unknown.

Notes for VIOLET THOMPSON:

Little is known about Violet's life at this time...2007

More About VIOLET THOMPSON:

Nationality: German

Children of VIOLET THOMPSON and ??? TAYLOR are:

i. ELMER⁵.

ii. ROSEMARY.

16. MARTIN⁴ THOMPSON (PAUL CHRISTIAN³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 13 Nov 1905 in Blooming Prairie, Blue Earth County, Minnesota. He married HILMA M. LUTHE 01 Dec 1926 in Austin, Minnesota, daughter of ALBERT LUTHE and ANNA SCHMELTZ. She was born 13 Aug 1908 in Marshalltown, Iowa, and died 04 Aug 1986 in Rochester, Minnesota.

Notes for HILMA M. LUTHE:

Hilma is the daughter of Albert Luthe and Anna Schmeltz.

More About HILMA M. LUTHE:

Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Minnesota

Children of MARTIN THOMPSON and HILMA LUTHE are:

52. i. DOUGLAS MARVIN⁵ THOMPSON, b. 21 Mar 1927, Austin, Minnesota.

ii. VIOLA DOREENE THOMPSON, b. 16 Dec 1928, Austin, Minnesota; m. VIRGIL STONE, 01 Jul 1950.

17. FLORENCE⁴ THOMPSON (PAUL CHRISTIAN³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born Abt. 05 Jan 1910 in Blooming Prairie, Blue Earth County, Minnesota. She married FRED WOLF 07 Jul 1934.

More About FLORENCE THOMPSON:

Nationality: German

Children of FLORENCE THOMPSON and FRED WOLF are:

i. DONNA MAE⁵ WOLF, b. 25 Jan 1935, Austin, Minnesota; d. 28 Aug 2007.

More About DONNA MAE WOLF:

Nationality: German

ii. DELORES MARIE WOLF, b. 30 Aug 1937, Austin, Minnesota.

More About DELORES MARIE WOLF:

Nationality: German

iii. PAUL FREDERICK WOLF, b. 29 Jul 1939, Austin, Minnesota; d. 22 Jan 2008.

More About PAUL FREDERICK WOLF:

Burial: 16 Feb 2008

Cause of Death: cancer

Nationality: German

iv. CHESTER LEROY WOLF, b. 03 Feb 1942, Austin, Minnesota.

More About CHESTER LEROY WOLF:

Nationality: German

18. HERMAN CHESTER⁴ STRUCK (MATHILDE AMELIA³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 12 Dec 1896 in Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa³⁴, and died 08 May 1949 in Kanawha, Hancock County, Iowa³⁴. He married MINNIE BELLE ROYER in Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa. She was born in Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa.

More About HERMAN CHESTER STRUCK:

Burial: Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa³⁴

Nationality: German

Occupation: Dentist³⁴

More About MINNIE BELLE ROYER:

Burial: Pearce, Arizona

Children of HERMAN STRUCK and MINNIE ROYER are:

i. MARIEL⁵ STRUCK, b. 09 Aug 1928, Kanawha, Iowa; m. LEWIS COLE, Spencer, Iowa.

More About MARIEL STRUCK:

Nationality: German

53. ii. MARGARET J. STRUCK, b. 15 Jun 1930, Kanawha, Hancock County, Iowa.

iii. VIRGINIA STRUCK, b. 03 Oct 1931; m. ROBERT HANSON.

More About VIRGINIA STRUCK:

Nationality: German

19. PERCY THOMPSON⁴ STRUCK (MATHILDE AMELIA³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 03 Jan 1898 in Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa³⁴, and died 20 Dec 1965 in Clarion, Wright County, Iowa³⁴. He married ALBERTA ISABEL JACKSON 09 Jul 1927 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, daughter of ALBERT JACKSON and LYDA. She was born 06 Jan 1899 in Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa³⁴, and died 09 Jul 1971 in Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa³⁴.

More About PERCY THOMPSON STRUCK:

Burial: Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa³⁴

Namesake: German

Occupation: County Engineer for Wright County, Iowa³⁴

Notes for ALBERTA ISABEL JACKSON:

Alberta is the daughter of Albert Jackson and Lyda.

More About ALBERTA ISABEL JACKSON:

Burial: Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa³⁴

Child of PERCY STRUCK and ALBERTA JACKSON is:

54. i. GRETCHEN JEAN⁵ STRUCK, b. 26 Jul 1938, Clarion, Wright County, Iowa.

20. MADELINE DORETTA⁴ STRUCK (MATHILDE AMELIA³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 23 May 1911 in Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa³⁴, and died 06 Jan 1963 in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado³⁴. She married EARL O. CULVER. He was born in West Branch, Cedar County, Iowa³⁴, and died 17 Apr 1966³⁴.

More About MADELINE DORETTA STRUCK:

Burial: Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado³⁴

Nationality: German

More About EARL O. CULVER:

Burial: Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado³⁴

Military service: Lieutenant Colonel³⁴

Children of MADELINE STRUCK and EARL CULVER are:

i. BARBARA DORETTA⁵ CULVER, b. 15 Sep 1941³⁴.

Notes for BARBARA DORETTA CULVER:

Barbara lived with Ruth Struck.

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Nationality: German

55. ii. SHELLEY JANE CULVER.

21. HELEN CHRISTINA⁴ THOMPSON (CHRISTIAN HENRY 'HEINRICH'³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 17 Sep 1895 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, and died 17 Feb 1932 in Greene, Iowa. She married JOHN J HINRICHSEN 07 Feb 1917, son of WILLIAM HINRICHSEN and JOHANNA FERDERSON. He was born 17 Nov 1898 in Germany, and died 03 Nov 1989 in Greene, Iowa.

Notes for HELEN CHRISTINA THOMPSON:

Taken from a news paper, the print is getting so poor from copying, this is the transcription of it.

Mrs. Hinricksen Laid to Rest

Helen Christina Thompson, daughter of Chris and Dora Thompson, was born September 17, 1895 in Cerro Cordo County, Iowa, and passed away February 17, 1932, at her home three miles northwest of Greene, Iowa.

On February 7, 1917, she was married to John Hinricksen. To this union five children were born: Mervin Lloyd, age 14 years; Alden John, age 8; Norma Ann, age 5; Perry Martin, age 2, and an infant son who passed away with his mother.

She leaves to mourn her departure her husband and children and father and mother of Creston, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Altaffer, Red Oak, Iowa; Mrs. Walter Cline, Nora Springs, Iowa; Miss Edna Thompson, Creston; and four brothers: Gordon of Afton, Iowa; Perry, Walter and Leonard, all of Creston, Iowa, and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church on Saturday, February 20, at 2:00 o'clock. Intement in Rosehill Cemetery.

Card of Thanks

We wish to express our thanks to the many kind neighbors and friends, for their assistance during the illness and the death of our beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister. We appreciate so much the material assistance, the lovely flowers, those who sang and those who used their cars for our convenience.

John Hinricksen and Children

Sister Margaret and Family

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Thompson and Family

More About HELEN CHRISTINA THOMPSON:

Burial: Rosehill Cemetery, Greene, Iowa

Nationality: German

Religion: Lutheran

Notes for JOHN J HINRICHSEN:

John is the son of William Hinrichsen and Johanna Federson.

More About JOHN J HINRICHSEN:

Burial: Rosehill Cemetery, Greene, Iowa

Occupation: Farmer

Religion: Lutheran

Children of HELEN THOMPSON and JOHN HINRICHSEN are:

56. i. MERVIN LLOYD⁵ HINRICHSEN, b. 14 Jan 1918, Floyd County, Iowa.

57. ii. ALDEN JOHN HINRICHSEN, b. 10 Jul 1922, Nora Springs, Iowa; d. 27 Jul 1983, Mankato, Minnesota.

58. iii. NORMA ANN HINRICHSEN, b. 26 Feb 1927, Nora Springs, Floyd County, Iowa.

iv. PERRY MARTIN HINRICHSEN, b. 11 Nov 1928, Nora Springs, Iowa; d. 25 Dec 1967, Marble Rock, Iowa; m. MARY CAGLEY.

More About PERRY MARTIN HINRICHSEN:

Burial: West Side Cemetery

Nationality: German

22. CLARA MARIE⁴ THOMPSON (CHRISTIAN HENRY 'HEINRICH'³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 30 Jun 1897 in Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa, and died 21 Mar 1951 in Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa. She married VIRGIL EUGENE ALTAFFER 26 Mar 1923 in Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa, son of JAMES ALTAFFER and BARBARA PENCE. He was born 20 Mar 1899 in Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa, and died 14 Sep 1979 in Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa.

Notes for CLARA MARIE THOMPSON:

The following are all articles that are in the documentation about Clara Thompson Altaffer.

Gifts to the Phone Girls

The entire operative force of the Hawkeye telephone company received a most substantial gift from the company last Saturday in the way of a check equal to three weeks salary, this being, in consideration of the fact that they have been employed for over a year's period. By the way, Earlham has never received a more superlative class of service since the organization of the local exchange than during the past year. Misses Clara Thompson, Pauline Fellows and Clara Tough are the day operators, and their courtesy and willingness to accommodate has made them scores of friends among their patrons. Miss Mildred Packard is night operator, and is known by her unvarying and patient response to all hours of the night calls, be they necessary or unnecesary.

Miss Clara Thompson of the local telephone operating force has been visitin the past week with her sister, Miss Helen. July 4,'14

Miss Clara Thompson the efficient chief telephone operator, left Friday for a visit with her sister Helen at Mason City.

Miss Clara Thompson, of Earlham, visited a part of the past week with her friend, Pauline Fellows.

July 11, 1914

The following was in a newspaper in 1951

Services Saturday for Mrs. Altaffer

Mrs. Virgil Altaffer, 53, a resident of this county for nearly 35 years, died Wednesday evening at Murphy Memorial Hospital of uremic poisoning. She had been ill only a week.

Funerals services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Perryman Chapel with Rev. Orville C. Ellis in charge. Pallbearers were Floyd Baker, Devon Archer, E.W. Erickson, Harlan Shires, Donald Huddle and Richard Huddle. Music was by Glen W. Stafford, soloist, and Mrs. Dale Petty, organist. Members of the floral committee were Miss Doris Kruse, Mrs. Dale Carlisle, Mrs. Ira Hartman and Mrs. Ralph DeVoss. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.

Clara Marie Thompson, daughter of Chris and Dora Thompson, was born at Hampton June 30, 1897. As a small child she accompanied her parents to Cerro Gordo county, where she spent her girlhood. At the age of 19, she moved to Elliott and was a telephone operator there until her marriage. She was married at Red Oak March 26, 1923, to Virgil Altaffer, who survives, living in Sherman township. Mrs. Altaffer was a member of the Pilot Grove Methodist Church.

Surviving, besides the husband are two daughters, Mrs. John Stuhr of Des Moi0nes and Dorothy Lee Altaffer, at home; also the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Thompson of Afton, and the following brothers and sister: Leonard Thompson, LeMars; Walter and Gordon Thompson, both of Afton and Mrs. E. A. Rabon of Velva, North Dakota.

More About CLARA MARIE THOMPSON:

Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa

Nationality: German

Occupation: Telephone operator before marriage

Notes for VIRGIL EUGENE ALTAFFER:

Virgil is the son of James Franklin Altaffer and Barbara Pence.

More About VIRGIL EUGENE ALTAFFER:

Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa

Education: Elliott High School, Elliott, Iowa

Occupation: Farmer

Children of CLARA THOMPSON and VIRGIL ALTAFFER are:

59. i. VIRGINIA ANN⁵ ALTAFFER, b. 03 Mar 1924, Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa.

60. ii. DOROTHY LEE ALTAFFER, b. 19 May 1932, Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa.

23. GORDON MARTIN⁴ THOMPSON (CHRISTIAN HENRY 'HEINRICH'³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 13 Apr 1901 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa³⁵, and died 21 Oct 1987 in Creston, Union County, Iowa³⁵. He married BERTHA KNOTTS 11 Nov 1924 in Mt. Ayr, Iowa, daughter of WILLIAM KNOTTS and ELIZABETH EMERY. She was born 15 Feb 1904 in Thayer, Iowa³⁵, and died 21 Dec 1985 in Creston, Union County, Iowa³⁵.

More About GORDON MARTIN THOMPSON:

Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Afton, Iowa³⁵

Nationality: German

Notes for BERTHA KNOTTS:

Bertha is the daughter of William Knotts and Elizabeth Emery.

Creston News Advertiser

December 23, 1985

BERTHA THOMPSON--AFTON

Afton---Bertha A. Thompson, 81, of rural Afton died Saturday afternoon at the Greater Community Hospital in Creston.

Services will be 10:30 A.M. Tuesday at the Stroud-Lindsay Funeral Home here. The Rev. John Tunnicliff, pastor of the Afton Methodist Church will officiate. Friends may call after 11 A.M. today.

Thompson was born February 15, 1904, in Thayer to William H. and Elizabeth (nee Emery) Knotts. She married Gordon M. Thompson November 11, 1924 in Mr. Ayr. She lived in Union County all her life. She was a homemaker and member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Gordon of Afton, a daughter, Shirley E. Thompson of Des Moines, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a brother, Hugh Knotts of Gering, Nebraska, and a sister, Fairy Gingrich of Gering, Nebraska.

She was preceeded in death by a son, Wayne, her parents, four brothers, and a sister.

A memorial has been established to the family.

Creston News Advertiser

December 24, 1985

BERTHA A. THOMPSON

Afton---Services for Bertha A. Thompson, 81, of rural Afton who died Saturday afternoon at Greater Community Hospital in Creston was 10:30 A.M. today at the Stroud-Lindsay Funeral Home here.

The Rev. John Tunnifcliff officiated with burial in the Greenlawn Cemetery here. Music was provided by Lucille Wilson, organist.

Pallbearers were Bob, Clark and Rick Thompson, Dean and Dwayne Parrott, and Pat Lennon. Honorary pallbearers were Monte Parrott, Bill and Bob Thompson, Allen and Bob Jackson, Steve Redmond and Mike Perkins.

Survivors include her husband and a daughter.

Thompson was born February 15, 1904 in Thayer.

More About BERTHA KNOTTS:

Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Afton, Iowa³⁵

Children of GORDON THOMPSON and BERTHA KNOTTS are:

61. i. WAYNE CARROLL⁵ THOMPSON, b. 21 May 1925, Talmage, Iowa; d. 25 Oct 1982, Knoxville, Tennessee.

ii. SHIRLEY EDNA THOMPSON, b. 19 Mar 1932, Afton, Union County, Iowa³⁵.

More About SHIRLEY EDNA THOMPSON:

Nationality: German

24. ELSIE MATILDA⁴ THOMPSON (CHRISTIAN HENRY 'HEINRICH'³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 13 May 1903 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa³⁶, and died 06 Oct 1934 in Mercy Hospital, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa³⁶. She married WALTER HENRY CLINE 10 Oct 1923 in Charles City, Iowa, son of FRED CLINE and JENNIE ALLEN. He was born 23 Sep 1904 in Elmore, Minnesota.

More About ELSIE MATILDA THOMPSON:

Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Rockford Iowa³⁶

Nationality: German

Notes for WALTER HENRY CLINE:

Walter is the son of Fred Cline and Jennie Grace Allen.

Children of ELSIE THOMPSON and WALTER CLINE are:

62. i. MAXINE DOROTHY⁵ CLINE, b. 03 Feb 1925, Rockford, Iowa.

63. ii. DONALD FREDERICK CLINE, b. 31 Mar 1927, Belvedere, Illinois; d. 26 Feb 1985, Charles City, Iowa.

64. iii. DAROLD WALTER CLINE, b. 24 May 1932, Mason City, Iowa; d. 20 Mar 1979, Charles City, Iowa.

25. WALTER WILBERT⁴ THOMPSON (CHRISTIAN HENRY 'HEINRICH'³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 10 Aug 1909 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa³⁷, and died 14 Sep 1984 in Union County, Iowa³⁷. He married DARLENE MAXINE WALTERS 01 Oct 1938 in Creston, Union County, Iowa, daughter of CLINTON WALTERS and DORA JOHNSON. She was born 06 Aug 1917 in Creston, Union County, Iowa.

Notes for WALTER WILBERT THOMPSON:

Transcription from Newspaper: 1938

Walters -- Thompson Wedding saturday

Miss Darlene Walters, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Walters of Creston and Walter Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Thompson were married Saturday. The wedding was solemnized at two o'clock in the Methodist Church in Creston with the Reverend L. E. Watson reading the single ring service.

The couple was attended by Hazel Smith and Charlie Walters.

The bride wore a gray suit with lnavy blue accessories, her corsage was of tea roses and white asters.

After the wedding, the couple left for a trip through lthe Ozark country where they visited many points of historic and scenic interest. They returned to Afton on tuesday evening and will make their home here.

Mrs. Thompson is a graduate of the Creston High School in the class of 1936. The bridegroom, who also attended the Creston High School, is manager of the Royal Rose Super Station here where he is well known and has many friends.

Creston News Advertiser

Monday, September 17, 1984

WALTER THOMPSON---AFTON

Afton---Walter W. Thompson, 75, of R R 1, Afton, died Friday morning at the Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.

His funeral will be 1 P.M. today at the Stroud-Lindsay Funeral Chapel in Afton. The Rev. Jim Morris will officiate with burial in the Greenlawn Cemetery at Afton.

Mr. Thompson was born August 10, 1909 in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa to Christopher and Dora (Siewertsen) Thompson. On October 1, 1938 he married Darlene Walters in Creston. He lived most of his life in Union County. He was a bus driver and cusodian at the East Union Schools retiring in 1972. He was a member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Darlene, three daughters, Kay (Mrs. Gary) Jackson of Quincy, Ill, Marcia (Mrs. Lyle) Friehage, Torrance, California, and Jennifer (Mrs. Rick) Walters Thompson of Creston, 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers, Gordon of Afton and Leonard Thompson of Sac City, Iowa, and a sister, Edna Rabon of Seattle, Washington.

He was preceeded in death by his parents, a brother and 3 sisters.

A memorial has been established to the East Union School at Afton.

Creston News Advertiser

Tuesday, September 18, 1984

THOMPSON CORRECTION

In a death report for Walter Thompson of Afton who died Friday, we incorrectly identified a daughter-in-law as a daughter. Survivors include his wife, 2 daughters and a son, Rick W. thompson of Creston. The report said Jennifer Thompson, Rick's wife was a daughter.

More About WALTER WILBERT THOMPSON:

Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Afton, Iowa³⁷

Graduation: Creston High School, Creston,Iowa³⁸

Nationality: German

Occupation: Bus driver and custodian at East Union Schools³⁸

Religion: Member of the Methodist Church

Retirement: 1972³⁸

Notes for DARLENE MAXINE WALTERS:

Darlene is the daughter of Clinton Harry Walters and Dora Ellen Johnson.

Children of WALTER THOMPSON and DARLENE WALTERS are:

65. i. KAY KAREN⁵ THOMPSON, b. 17 Jan 1940, Afton, Union County, Iowa.

66. ii. MARCIA LEE THOMPSON, b. 25 Apr 1945, Creston, Union County, Iowa.

67. iii. RICKY WALTER THOMPSON, b. 25 Sep 1953, Creston, Iowa.

26. EDNA LABONNA⁴ THOMPSON (CHRISTIAN HENRY 'HEINRICH'³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 30 Nov 1914 in Winterset, Madison County, Iowa. She married EDWARD ALLEN RABON 19 May 1934 in Creston, Union County, Iowa. He was born 22 Aug 1910 in Monett, Missouri, and died 01 Aug 1970 in Wenatchee, Washington.

Notes for EDNA LABONNA THOMPSON:

Transcription of Announcement from newspaper:

Thompson -- Rabon Wedding Announced

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Thompson of Afton announce the marriage of their daughter, Edna LaBonna to Edward Rabon, of Kansas City, Kansas.

The ceremony was solemnized at the Methodist parsonage in Creston on Saturday, May 19th. The Reverend Mr. Guy Fansher read the single ring ceremony.

The couple was accompanied by Leonard Thompson, brother of the bride and Verleen Cress of Creston, a close friend of the bride.

The bride was graduated from the Creston High School with the class of 1932. the same year she took a beauty couse at Castors' Beauty school in Kansas City, Missouri. Since her graduatin she has worked in Billies' Beauty shop in Creston.

Her many friends in the community wish these people success in life.

The groom is employed at the Summit Fast freight office at Kansas City, Missouri.

Mr. and Mrs. Rabon will make their home in Kansas City, Kansas.

More About EDNA LABONNA THOMPSON:

Nationality: German

Notes for EDWARD ALLEN RABON:

Edward is the son of Rufus Rabon and Georgia ann Watson.

More About EDWARD ALLEN RABON:

Burial: Memorial Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas

Children of EDNA THOMPSON and EDWARD RABON are:

68. i. PHILIP ALLEN⁵ RABON, b. 07 Jan 1939, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

69. ii. STEPHEN RAY RABON, b. 25 Dec 1941, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.

27. LEONARD LEROY⁴ THOMPSON (CHRISTIAN HENRY 'HEINRICH'³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 04 Oct 1917 in Afton, Union County, Iowa³⁹. He married (1) UNKNOWN. He married (2) PHYLLIS JUNE BARRATT 12 Sep 1947 in Irwin, Iowa, daughter of THOMAS BARRATT and ORA THOMPSON. She was born 30 Jun 1923 in Irwin, Iowa.

Notes for LEONARD LEROY THOMPSON:

This article was in a newspaper and am transcribing it here because the print in the article is deteriorating and makes it difficult to read:

Ens. Leonard Thompson Writes from No. Africa

Former Afton Boyl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Thompson Writes of Conditions

Following is a letter received by Mr. and Mrs. Chris Thompson from their son Ensign Leonard L. Thompson, who is in the navy, somewhere in North Africa:

October 6, 1943

Dear Mother and Dad:

We are at present all set up in small Igglo huts with rounded tops. They are real new and we are the first to live in this one. There are ten of us here--the ten of us that came over together. Guess we will remain here until we can obtain transportation to our destination.

The country around here is somewhat like that around where we were at San Diego. Small mountains, lots of rocks and red soil. It's very dusty here at present but they say the rainy season is due soon and that the mud gets ankle deep.

We went down town yesterday to get some stamps, etc. from the Army and Navy Commissarys, and the town is a mess. Lots of Arabs and native French. Some of the French business people look and dress very much like the people at home. It would help some if I could talk French.

All our mail is censored now of course, and little can be said.

I'm sending some of the money we use. It is five francs and in our money is worth about 10 cents. One franc equals two cents. It's a bit hard to keep straight at first especially in larger numbers. The larger amounts are real large, even larger than our old bills used to in the U.S.

It's quite warm here in the daytime but you nearly freeze at night as the air is real damp.

The Arabs here are really a sight. They drive a single little burrow and small two-wheeled carts. Most of them haul large jugs filled with water which they take into town and sell for a few francs. Some of them have dirty white robes and beards. The women mostly wear white robes and those that are strict believers cover their entire face with only a small hole to peek out of. The say that is so no one can see their face except their husbands. Those that don't cover their face should, I believe, at least they would look better.

That is all for this time,

Love,

Leonard

October 13, 1943

At last I have finally reached my ship and feel much better since I know where I'm going to be and all is fixed up.

I got here by driving a stolen "jeep" back here where it was stolen from.

I t was a wonderful trip, through the mountains of North Africa. I took my time and enjoyed every bit of it. Wouldn't take a lot for that trip and truthfully our own western country doesn't have much on what I saw. Everything is primitive yet and I saw what we used to see in pictures and read about. These natives really give you a good laugh lots of times. Our army and navy boys have taught them lots of bad words and of course some are very funny, but they don't know what they are saying.

I should like to tell you where I am but of course that is against the rules.

Suppose it is getting a little chilly at home by this time, isn't it? It's nice and warm where I am but gets chilly at night.

How did the world series come out? I heard part of one game.

Love, Leonard

1980

Thompson to be honored

Leonard L. Thompson, who served as superintendent of schools at Sac City for 14 years, will receive the School Administrator Award during ceremonies at the boys state basketball tournament in Des Moines on Saturday, March 22.

The School Administrator Award was started in 1976 by the Iowa High School Athletic Association to honor school administrators who have contributed to the success of athletic programs in their schools. So far, about 22 individuals have been honored by the IHSAA.

Mr. Thompson was born on October 4, 1917 at Afton, Iowa and graduated from Afton High School in 1936. Thompson graduated from Creston Jr. College in 1938 and received his B.A. Degree from Parsons College, Fairfield, Iowa in 1940.

Thompson coached and taught Science and Social Studies at Carson, Iowa from 1940-1942.

He entered the U.S. Navy in May of 1942, serving in both the European and Pacific theatres of War. he was released to civilian life as a Senior Grade Lieutenant in January of 1946.

Thompson went back to college and received his Masters Degree in Educational Administration from Colorado State College of Education, Greeley, Colorado, in 1947.

He became Superintendent of Schools at Union Township Consolidated Schools, LeMars, Iowa on July 1, 1948 through June of 1957 and took over duties as Superintendent of Schools at Dunlap, Iowa on July 1, 1957 through June of 1963.

Thompson became Superintendent of Schools at rockwell City on July 1, 1963 and resigned in June of 1965 to become Superintendent of Schools at Sac City and resigned his position here on October 1, 1979 due to health reasons.

Mr. Thompson was married to Phyllis Barratt of Irwin, Iowa in September of 1947. The Thompson's have two sons, Bill, who teaches math and is Athletic Director and coach at Alta, Iowa. Bob is a senior in the College of Dentistry at the University of Iowa.

Mr. Thompson served as an officer of various school organizations and also served on the committee for the rewriting of the Iowa Association of School Boards Manual, "Better Boardsmanship."

He also served on the committee for the revision of Iowa School Financial System.

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More About LEONARD LEROY THOMPSON:

Awards: 1980, School Administrator Award⁴⁰

Education: Educational Administraion from Colorado State College of Education, Masters Degree⁴⁰

Military service: May 1942, Ensign U.S. Navy, served in both the European and Pacific theatres, Senior Grade Lieutenant⁴⁰

Nationality: German

Occupation: Superintendent of schools at Sac City for 14 years⁴⁰

Notes for PHYLLIS JUNE BARRATT:

Phyllis is the daughter of Thomas William Barratt and Ora Elida Thompson.

Children of LEONARD THOMPSON and PHYLLIS BARRATT are:

70. i. WILLIAM LEROY⁵ THOMPSON, b. 19 May 1951, LeMars, Iowa.

71. ii. ROBERT DEAN THOMPSON, b. 06 Jan 1955, LeMars, Iowa.

28. LYNN CORNELIUS⁴ THOMPSON (CORNELIUS³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 12 Sep 1907 in Clarion, Wright County, Iowa, and died 01 Jan 1988 in Rochester, Minnesota. He married MADELINE TELIENE LANGELAND 17 Jun 1932. She was born 30 Jun 1905⁴¹, and died 18 Jul 1996 in Clarion, Iowa, USA.

Notes for LYNN CORNELIUS THOMPSON:

Lynn and his wife, Madeline were quite judgmental of where and how people lived.

More About MADELINE TELIENE LANGELAND:

Burial: Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion, Iowa

Children of LYNN THOMPSON and MADELINE LANGELAND are:

72. i. REXFORD LYNN⁵ THOMPSON, b. 01 Jul 1936, Clarion, Wright County, Iowa.

73. ii. NEALE CORNELIUS THOMPSON, b. 31 Jul 1939, Clarion, Wright County, Iowa.

Generation No. 5

29. ALTON MARTIN⁵ THOMPSON (RICHARD⁴, PAUL CHRISTIAN³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 01 Sep 1919 in Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota⁴², and died 27 Jun 1991 in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota⁴². He married VIOLET ADELIA LUNDQUIST 18 Dec 1945 in Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota, daughter of GUSTOF LUNDQUIST and VINA RELANDER. She was born 08 Sep 1926 in Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota.

Notes for ALTON MARTIN THOMPSON:

Alton worked for Blandin Paper Company for 26 years, retiring in 1977.

Funeral Services were held at Carmel Lutheran Church in Ball Bluff Township, Minnesota on Monday, July 1, 1991 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Fred Rengstorf, Officiating

Music: Grace Toimie, Organist

Alice Grimsbo, Vocalist

"The Old Rugged Cross" & "Amazing Grace"

"How Great Thou Art" - Congregational

Honorary Casket Bearer: Ted Struble

Active Casket Bearers: Pete Grant, Bob Kovanen, Lawrence Anderson, Melvin Relander, Andy Schleh, Ole Norberg

Arrangements by Rowe Funeral Home, Grand Rapids, Minnesota

A lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall of Carmel Lutheran Church following these services.

More About ALTON MARTIN THOMPSON:

Baptism: 1935

Burial: 01 Jul 1991, Ball Bluff Cemetery, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota⁴³

Cause of Death: Respiratory Failure, Renal Failure, Perforated diverticulum

Medical Information: Disability retirement due to arthritis. Oxygen dependent due to COPD

Military service: SGT U.S. Army WW II

Nationality: German, English, Irish, Scotch, Welsh

Occupation: 1977, Retired from Blandin Paper Company, Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Religion: Lutheran

Children of ALTON THOMPSON and VIOLET LUNDQUIST are:

i. MARVIN DUANE⁶ THOMPSON, b. 06 Oct 1946, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota; d. 08 Jan 1948, University Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

More About MARVIN DUANE THOMPSON:

Baptism: 07 Nov 1946, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota at home⁴³

Burial: 1948, Ball Bluff Cemetery, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota⁴³

Cause of Death: Meningitis, probably tuberculosis⁴⁴

Medical Information: Autoposy indicated purulent exudate over base of brain Transcription from University Hospital Records⁴⁴

Nationality: German, English, Irish, Scotch, Welsh

74. ii. MARILYN DIANE THOMPSON, b. 30 Nov 1951, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

75. iii. GARY ALTON THOMPSON, b. 27 Oct 1955, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

iv. DONNA MARIE THOMPSON, b. 18 Dec 1960, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota⁴⁵; m. ROBERT NORTON, 29 Sep 2005, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.

More About DONNA MARIE THOMPSON:

Baptism: 10 Mar 1965, Zion Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota⁴⁵

Nationality: German, English, Irish, Scotch, Welsh

Occupation: Accounts Receivable, Magnetic Data in Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Marriage Notes for DONNA THOMPSON and ROBERT NORTON:

Reception was held October 15 at the St. Petersburg Restaurant, Robbinsdale

Witnesses were Carla and Pat Olek, Maple Grove and Randy Norton and Susie Ingold, Phoenix, Arizona.

30. CRYSTAL ANNA⁵ THOMPSON (RICHARD⁴, PAUL CHRISTIAN³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 14 Dec 1921 in Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota⁴⁶, and died 06 Aug 1993 in Rush City, Chisago County, Minnesota⁴⁶. She married LEONARD MELVIN SR LINDMAN 26 Dec 1941 in Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota, son of FRED LINDMAN and MINNIE WALLIN. He was born 11 Sep 1921 in Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota, and died 03 Dec 1997 in Cambridge, Isanti County, Minnesota.

Notes for CRYSTAL ANNA THOMPSON:

The following are memories from Karen, Crystal's oldest child:

Crystal was born and grew up in northern Minnesota in the Jacobson area. She attended Cornish School. Crystal and Leonard lived for a few years in Hill City, MN before moving to Rush City, MN. in 1967. They opened their home to foster boys while raising their own family.

Crystal always had a large garden and she made good use of the produce taken from it. Peas, beans, corn, and pickles were canned each year. The older girls had to clean at least one row in the garden each day before they were free for the day to play or swim. The girls also had to help with the work around the house. Our water was carried from a pump outside in the yard. On laundry day, the girls carried the water. When laundry was finished, the wash water had to be carried out and Crystal wanted it put on her rose bushes and peonies. She said it kept the worms and bugs away.

Every spring, when all the plants, grass, trees and everything came to life, things started happening with our family activities for the summer. As soon as the dandelions and pig weeds started to grow, we picked them for eating. When the tender dandelion leaves were too large and tough for eating, we picked the blossoms by the bucket so Mom could make wine. Springtime also meant tapping the maple trees and gathering the sap for maple syrup. It took many gallons of sap to make the syrup but it was so good.

When berries became ripe in late summer, the entire family would pack up early in the morning and did not return home until evening. They would work late into the night sometimes cleaning the berries so Crystal would be prepared for canning them the next day. They picked strawberries, blueberries, currants, raspberries, chokecherries, pincherries, high bush cranberries and blackberries. Not one of the children ever asked what they were going to get paid nor did they ever refuse to help. It was all a part of being 'family'. Jams and jellies were made from the juice as well as a quarts of syrup. Many, many quarts of jellies, jams, sauce, juice and syrup were put away when the berries were available.

I remember one day in the 1950s when a Barn Owl got into our chicken pen. Mom told Dad about it and he shot it. He brought it in the house in a box and set the box on Mom's wringer washing machine. He called the taxidermist in Grand Rapids cause he wanted it mounted. But Dad had to work the next day so he talked Mom into taking it to Grand Rapids for him. Mom did not have a driver's license and doing something like this, scared her...she was always afraid of getting picked up. The next morning, Mom got up first and went into the kitchen to get breakfast for Dad. The owl was sitting on the top of her wringer washer. It was not dead!! Dad hit it in the head with something, put it in the box again and placed the box in the trunk of the car. When we got to the taxidermy, Mom went in and asked him to get the owl out of the trunk. She was not taking any chances of it being alive and the taxidermist didn't think it would be either. But when the taxidermist opened the trunk, the owl was sitting up looking at him. What a memorable experience! When Dad got that owl back, us girls used to tease all the kids that came to visit that it was really alive. There was one family that used to come to stay overnight and they had mostly boys. Dad or Mom had to remove the owl from the living room where they slept because we had scared them of it.

Mom was a bit superstitious! Dad used to tease her a lot about it. She had him pick up a wedding gift on his way home from work one day. He picked up knives. She was so upset, she cried and said she could not give knives for a wedding present because it would bring bad luck to the couple. Then someone told her to put a new penny on each knife and it would be okay so that is what she did. If she saw any of us step over a broom, we had to step back over it and pick it up. Some days, we would spend lots of time looking for a four-leaf clover because she wanted one and she would always help us look. Black cats, Mom didn't like black cats at all.....especially if we saw one on the road.

Mom made a quilt for each one of her children before she died and for most of her grandchildren. I seldom use the quilt she made me....but I do on special occasions, such as reunions and sometimes at Christmas. It is beautiful and I treasure having it.

My memories of living on the farm, the Lindman Homestead, are good. We didn't have a lot of toys and things like that but we were creative and enjoyed ourselves. A creek ran through our place and us girls and the neighbor kids would come over and we would spend a lot of time in the creek.

We made up games when a tree would fall down in the pasture and would play on the tree until all the branches were gone. The 'puffballs' that were prevalent in the cow pastures were used as contests...just to see who could find the most and smash them to see the cloud of dust come from them. It was on this farm too that tragedy was to strike: the house fire that trapped two of the girls and they burned to death. The home caught on fire from a spark from the wood stove when it went up the chimney. Built up creosote in the chimney is what fueled the fire. After the fire, Leonard could not imagine ever wanting to live back on the home place and sold it. After the grieving pased, he tried to buy it back but the new owners refused. Both Mom and Dad were heart broken. Mom was in the hospital 2 weeks because of a near nervous breakdown and she had a miscarriage that night. Dad was in the hospital 2 weeks because he was burned to the bone in his hands and feet trying to get the girls out. The baby, Diane, went to St. Paul to stay with Aunt Bernice and the rest of us stayed with Grandma Thompson until Mom and Dad got home.

Mom was afraid of water. She was terrified every time we went down to the lake to swim. I think she got a bit used to it trusting that we would be careful. Us older girls taught ourselves how to swim when we lived between Big and Little Ball Bluff Lakes. Living there, it offered us fishing, swimming, skiing, sledding and skating. Our landlord was a nightmare for our Mom though. He was always drunk and when Dad was gone, he would come to our house and make passes at her. She was in tears over it so much of the time. We lived there six years when we were evicted. By this time, Dad had had enough and we moved over by the gravel pit on Highway 200. Mom and Dad fell into very difficult financial times at this time and was forced into bankruptcy. It took many years after that before life straightened out for them. In fact, when Dad got the job at Cambridge it was like a miracle for them.

Mom worked at the Cambridge State Hospital in the laundry room until her health couldn't take it any longer. She had to give it up.

Holidays were always filled with family activities: Christmas was without question to be spent at Crystal's family farm with lots of food and sledding. Family's got together at Easter for Easter Egg hunts, Thanksgiving was a day of blessings with family, the 4th of July was spent at a lake with family, at festivals, family visits and fireworks.

We were never a hugging, "I Love You" kind of family until Mom and Dad got into their older years. Love was never questioned because the physical parts did not exist, and respect and trust for each other was evident and expected.

This is a brief summary of Crystal and the family she deeply loved. It would take too much space for this part of the history book to go into more detail here.

More About CRYSTAL ANNA THOMPSON:

Burial: 10 Aug 1993, Ball Bluff Cemetery, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota⁴⁶

Cause of Death: End Stage Congestive Heart Failure from Repetitive Myocardial Infarction

Medical Information: Coronary thrombosis, diabetic, hypertension, kidney stones, (2) hernias, one was the size of a football and the other, the size of a grapefruit, rheumatoid arthritis.

Membership: Heath-Perkins American Legion Auxiliary Post 51, Pine City

Nationality: German, English, Irish, Scotch, Welsh

Occupation: 1967, Cambridge State Hospital, Laundry Room

Social Security Number: 476-60-0274

Children of CRYSTAL THOMPSON and LEONARD LINDMAN are:

76. i. KAREN CRYSTAL⁶ LINDMAN, b. 06 May 1942, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

77. ii. CARMEN CAROLYN LINDMAN, b. 23 May 1943, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

78. iii. LINDA MARY LINDMAN, b. 14 Jul 1945, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

79. iv. LYNN MARLENE LINDMAN, b. 01 Jun 1946, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

v. BETTY ANN LINDMAN, b. 19 Oct 1947, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota; d. 09 Apr 1952, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota.

Notes for BETTY ANN LINDMAN:

Betty Ann burned to death in a house fire. Creosote in the chimney caught on fire from a spark from a wood stove they heated with.

More About BETTY ANN LINDMAN:

Burial: Apr 1952, Ball Bluff Cemetery, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota

Nationality: Swedish, German, English, Irish, Scotch, Welsh

80. vi. JOANNE ELAINE LINDMAN, b. 06 Feb 1949, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota; d. 26 May 2004, Rugby, Pierce County, North Dakota.

vii. VIRGINIA IRENE LINDMAN, b. 13 Jun 1950, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota; d. 09 Apr 1952, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota.

Notes for VIRGINIA IRENE LINDMAN:

Virginia died when the Lindman house burned. Creosote was started on fire in the chimney from a spark from a wood stove they heated with.

More About VIRGINIA IRENE LINDMAN:

Burial: Apr 1952, Ball Bluff Cemetery, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota

Nationality: Swedish, German, English, Irish, Scotch, Welsh

81. viii. DIANE KAYE LINDMAN, b. 10 Sep 1951, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

82. ix. LEONARD MELVIN JR LINDMAN, b. 20 May 1953, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

83. x. RICHARD FRED LINDMAN, b. 14 Jul 1954, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota; d. 23 Nov 2000, Henriette, Pine County, Minnesota.

84. xi. CAROL LAVONNE LINDMAN, b. 25 Aug 1955, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

85. xii. NORMA LUCILLE LINDMAN, b. 10 May 1957, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

86. xiii. ROGER DEAN LINDMAN, b. 25 Aug 1958, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

87. xiv. GENE RUSSELL LINDMAN, b. 12 Oct 1959, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

88. xv. DAROLD BYRON SR LINDMAN, b. 02 Jan 1962, Itasca Memorial Hospital, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

89. xvi. CINDY DAWN LINDMAN, b. 30 Nov 1963, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

31. NYLA ZADEL⁵ THOMPSON (RICHARD⁴, PAUL CHRISTIAN³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 28 Dec 1926 in Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota, and died 2006 in Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota⁴⁷. She married MELVIN JOHN RELANDER 26 Oct 1946 in Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota, son of ERICK RELANDER and IDA LUNDQUIST. He was born 03 Mar 1918 in Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota, and died 28 Jun 1997.

Notes for NYLA ZADEL THOMPSON:

2004: Nyla was taking the mail boxes from her car when the wind blew the door shut on her foot. She had to have ? removed because poor circulation caused them to turn black. She had to have artieries stripped soon after because of blockage. She turned 78 years old on December 28th, 2004 and she is back driving the mail route in Jacobson.

Obituary

In Loving Memory of

Nyla Zadel Relander

Born December 28, 1926 in Jacobson, Minnesota

Died Tuesday, Januiary 30, 2007 in Grand Rapids

Memorial Service

Carmel Lutheran Church

Jacobson, Minnesota

Saturday, February 3, 2007 at 3:00 P.M.

Rev. Loren Anderson-Bauer, Officiating

Music by

Dave Forsman, Suzi McCauley, Tim McCauley and Kelly McCauley

Restin Place

Ball Bluff Cemetery

Ball Bluff Township, Minnesota

(At a later date)

Arrangements by

Rowe Funeral Home and Crematory

More About NYLA ZADEL THOMPSON:

Baptism: 1940

Medical Information: Diabetic

Nationality: German, English, Irish, Scotch, Welsh

Occupation: Jacobson Post Office, drives the rural mail route

Notes for MELVIN JOHN RELANDER:

Melvin was the son of Erick Peter Relander and Ida Victoria Lundquist.

More About MELVIN JOHN RELANDER:

Burial: Ball Bluff Cemetery, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota

Military service: TEC 4 U. S. Army WW II

Children of NYLA THOMPSON and MELVIN RELANDER are:

i. BABY⁶ RELANDER, b. Abt. 1945, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota; d. Abt. 1945, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota.

More About BABY RELANDER:

Nationality: German, English, Irish, Scotch, Welsh

90. ii. BRUCE MELVIN RELANDER, b. 22 Nov 1946, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota.

91. iii. BERYL JEAN RELANDER, b. 03 Jun 1948, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

92. iv. BARBARA ANN RELANDER, b. 25 Jun 1950, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

v. SHIRLEY MAE RELANDER, b. 25 May 1952, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota; d. 13 Nov 1971, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota.

Notes for SHIRLEY MAE RELANDER:

Shirley was a bubbly, fun-loving person everyone liked to have around. She was genuinely friendly.

A cousin on the Relander side of the family crowded Shirley off the road causing her car to roll in the ditch killing her. This information from Nyla Relander.

Funeral Services were held at Rowe Funeral Home in Grand Rapids, Minnesota on Tuesday, November 16, 1971 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. James Elvig officiating.

Music by Mrs. Leslie Burns, organist and Mrs. Irving Flinck, vocalist.

Casket Bearers: Eugene Berg, John Carlson, John Norstrand, Mark Anderson, Steven Saari, Glen Laspina

More About SHIRLEY MAE RELANDER:

Baptism: 1952

Burial: Ball Bluff Cemetery, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota

Cause of Death: Killed in a car accident

Nationality: German, English, Irish, Scot, Welsh

Religion: Lutheran

93. vi. PAUL RICHARD RELANDER, b. 26 Dec 1953, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

32. DAROLD EVERETT⁵ THOMPSON (RICHARD⁴, PAUL CHRISTIAN³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 30 May 1929 in Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota, and died 28 Dec 1961 in Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota. He married ARDYTH DOREEN JOHNSON ERICKSON PETERSON. She was born 23 Jul 1931, and died 06 Sep 1996.

Notes for DAROLD EVERETT THOMPSON:

Funeral services for Darold Everett Thompson were held January 3 from the Presbyterian Church at Jacobson with Rev. Herbert M. Peters officiating. Military rites were conducted by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreighn Wars post of Grand Rapids. Burial was in the cemetery at Ball bluff, Minnesota. Funeral arrangements were by the Rowe Funeral Home in Grand Rapids. Darold Everett Thompson, 32, a life long resident of Jacobson, Minneosta community passed away at his home December 29, 1961.

He was an operator of heavy equipment on road construction work.

He is survived by his wife, Ardyth, three daughters, Patricia, Pamela, and Joy, at home; two sons, Allan and Duane also at home; his mother, Mrs. Orlie Thompson and three sisters, Mrs. Leonard Lindman, Mrs. Melvin Relander and Mrs. James Simpson, all of Jacobson; six brothers, Doyle, Alton, and Robert, all of Jacobson, Kenneth and George, Floodwood and Clifton, Vallejo, California.

More About DAROLD EVERETT THOMPSON:

Burial: Jan 1962, Ball Bluff Cemetery, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota

Cause of Death: Myocardial Infarction (8 hours)

Employment: Road Construction-heavy equipment operator

Military service: U. S. Army-Korean War

Nationality: German, English, Irish, Scotch, Welsh

Occupation: Instructed building of the airport in Greenland.

Social Security Number: 476-28-0449

More About ARDYTH DOREEN JOHNSON ERICKSON PETERSON:

Burial: Ball Bluff Cemetery, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota

Children of DAROLD THOMPSON and ARDYTH PETERSON are:

94. i. ALLEN RICHARD⁶ THOMPSON, b. 19 Apr 1954, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

95. ii. PATRICIA ANN (TWIN) THOMPSON, b. 12 Aug 1955, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

iii. PAMELA (TWIN) THOMPSON, b. 12 Aug 1955, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

Notes for PAMELA (TWIN) THOMPSON:

Pamela is gay and does not try to hide it. Pam and her significant other would be married if the law allowed it. They have been together for 15 years and have bought homes, cars etc. together.

This information from Patricia Thompson Brink.

More About PAMELA (TWIN) THOMPSON:

Education: 1974, Itasca Community College for LPN

Graduation: 1973, Grand Rapids High School, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota

Medical Information: Weighed 5 pounds, 3 ounces at birth and was born at 8:25 a.m.

Nationality: German, English, Irish, Scotch, Welsh

Occupation: Bet. 1989 - 2007, Nurse LPN at Red Wing Health Center

96. iv. DUANE THOMPSON, b. 1957, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

v. JOY THOMPSON, b. 19 Jul 1961, Lake City, Wabasha County, Minnesota; m. RAY TRIECHLER.

More About JOY THOMPSON:

Education: Bet. 1989 - 1990

Graduation: 1980, High school

Nationality: German, English, Irish, Scotch, Welsh

Occupation: Treasure Island Casino for 16 years

33. ROBERT DUANE⁵ THOMPSON (RICHARD⁴, PAUL CHRISTIAN³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹)⁴⁸ was born 06 Jul 1932 in Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota, and died 10 Aug 2007 in Floodwood, St. Louis County, Minnesota⁴⁸. He married SHARON BOETTCHER.

Notes for ROBERT DUANE THOMPSON:

Bob passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Officiating at funeral services: Rev. Owen Christianson

Organist: Irene Bolstad

Pallbearers: Troy Thompson, Cody Rediske, Zack Rediske, Braun Boettcher, Colton

Boettcher, Noah Thompson

Arrangements by Williams-Lobermeier Funeral Home in Duluth, Minnesota

More About ROBERT DUANE THOMPSON:

Burial: Hope Lutheran Cemetery, Floodwood, St. Louis County, MN⁴⁸

Interest: Deer hunting, watching Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings, The Price is Right and spending time with his family especially his grandchildren⁴⁸

Medical Information: Asthma, COPD, Diabetic, High Blood Pressure

Nationality: German, English, Irish, Scotch, Welsh

Occupation: Hannah Mining in Keewatin, MN⁴⁸

More About SHARON BOETTCHER:

Medical Information: Skin cancer: head and neck

Children of ROBERT THOMPSON and SHARON BOETTCHER are:

97. i. RANDY⁶ BOETTCHER, b. 25 Mar 1964, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

98. ii. TODD LEE BOETTCHER THOMPSON, b. 05 Jan 1966, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

99. iii. ANGEL MARIE THOMPSON, b. Abt. 1968, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

100. iv. MELISSA ANN THOMPSON, b. 22 Sep 1970, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

34. KENNETH DALE⁵ THOMPSON (RICHARD⁴, PAUL CHRISTIAN³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 14 Jul 1935 in Jacobson, Cornish Township, Aitkin County, Minnesota, and died 05 May 1999 in Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota⁴⁹. He married ELVIE IRENE PIRILA 28 Jun 1958 in Floodwood, St. Louis County, Minnesota, daughter of JOHN PIRILA and IRENE PERVORSE. She was born 22 Feb 1941 in Floodwood, St. Louis County, Minnesota⁵⁰, and died 20 Feb 2008 in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota⁵⁰.

Notes for KENNETH DALE THOMPSON:

Kenneth and Elvie lived on Highway 200 East of Jacobson.

Ken lived out his final years at the Leisure Hill Nursing Home in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

Kenneth grew up and attended school in Cornish Township

Ken is allergic to bee stings. He lost a leg as a result of circulation being cut off to it after a bee sting while he was on the construction site. A few months later he lost the other leg as a cause from a stroke.

More About KENNETH DALE THOMPSON:

Burial: Ball Bluff Cemetery, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota⁵¹

Cause of Death: Carcinoma lung, Cigarette addiction⁵²

Elected: Supervisor for Ball Bluff Township for nine years

Medical Information: Arteriosclerosis, atherosclerotic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, previous cerebrovascular accident, hypertension

Occupation: Rajala Construction Co. in Cohasset, Minnesota for 25 years

Social Security Number: 477-36-6566⁵²

More About ELVIE IRENE PIRILA:

Burial: 23 Feb 2008, Ball Bluff Cemetery, Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota⁵³

Children of KENNETH THOMPSON and ELVIE PIRILA are:

101. i. DALE KENNETH⁶ THOMPSON, b. 12 Dec 1958, Cloquet, Carlton County, Minnesota, USA.

102. ii. LAURIE DAWN THOMPSON, b. 04 Apr 1960, Cloquet, Carlton County, Minnesota, USA.

103. iii. TODD NEAL THOMPSON, b. 31 Oct 1963, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

104. iv. WENDY DOREEN THOMPSON, b. 19 Jun 1971, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

35. GEORGE HARVEY⁵ THOMPSON (RICHARD⁴, PAUL CHRISTIAN³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 01 Jun 1938 in Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota⁵⁴. He married PATRICIA ELIZABETH RAUTIO 14 Dec 1957 in Floodwood, St. Louis County, Minnesota, daughter of WAINO RAUTIO and VIENNA. She was born 14 Sep 1939 in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota.

More About GEORGE HARVEY THOMPSON:

Medical Information: Triple Heart Bypass (2002), Aortic artery in lower abdomen, skin cancer, liver problems

Membership: 1959, Local 49ers Union⁵⁴

Nationality: German, English, Irish, Scotch, Welsh

Occupation: Heavy Equipment Operator, Road Construction⁵⁴

Religion: Lutheran

Retirement: 2002⁵⁴

Schooling: Ball Bluff School, Jacobson, Aitkin County, MN, USA--McGregor High School, McGregor, Aitkin County, Minnesota, USA, quit school in 1954⁵⁴

Notes for PATRICIA ELIZABETH RAUTIO:

Patricia is the daughter of Wayne Emil Rautio and Vienna Suzanne Kivisto.

More About PATRICIA ELIZABETH RAUTIO:

Graduation: 1957, Floodwood High School, Floodwood, St. Louis County, MN, USA⁵⁴

Interest: League Bowling, attended three National Tournaments: one in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, one in Miami, Florida and one in Seattle, Washington⁵⁴

Medical Information: Angioplasty (balloon), Osteoarthritis, Hip replacement

Nationality: Finnish

Occupation: 2008, Waitress at Bridgeman's in Floodwood for several years⁵⁴

Children of GEORGE THOMPSON and PATRICIA RAUTIO are:

105. i. WARREN JAY⁶ THOMPSON, b. 21 Oct 1958, Cloquet, Carlton County, Minnesota, USA.

106. ii. RANDY WANE THOMPSON, b. 04 Sep 1960, Cloquet, Carlton County, Minnesota.

107. iii. PENNY LEIGH THOMPSON, b. 15 Dec 1963, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

108. iv. DARREN SHANE THOMPSON, b. 24 Nov 1964, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

36. CONSTANCE OLIVE⁵ THOMPSON (RICHARD⁴, PAUL CHRISTIAN³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 10 May 1941 in Jacobson, Aitkin County, Minnesota. She married VERNON JAMES SIMPSON 08 Aug 1959 in Big Sandy Lutheran Church, McGregor, Aitkin County, Minnesota. He was born 22 Oct 1937 in Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota.

More About CONSTANCE OLIVE THOMPSON:

Nationality: German, English, Irish, Scotch, Welsh

Occupation: Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, Supervisor

Religion: Lutheran

Children of CONSTANCE THOMPSON and VERNON SIMPSON are:

109. i. TAMMY LYNNE⁶ SIMPSON, b. 27 Jul 1960, Memphis, Tennessee.

110. ii. BRIAN JAMES SIMPSON, b. 18 Aug 1963, NAS Midway Island.

iii. BRETT JUSTIN SIMPSON, b. 18 Dec 1964, NAS Kingsville, Texas; d. 23 Oct 1975, Ogden, Utah.

More About BRETT JUSTIN SIMPSON:

Cause of Death: Killed when a car hit him when he was getting on the school bus.

Medical Information: Weighed 4 pounds, 10 ounces and was 18 inches long at birth.

111. iv. BRANDON JEROME SR SIMPSON, b. 14 Dec 1966, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota, USA.

112. v. BLAIR JORDON SIMPSON, b. 05 Jul 1982, Ogden, Utah, USA; d. 28 Nov 2004, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

vi. BILLY JOE SIMPSON, b. 15 Jun 1968, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA; m. ANGELA BURLESON, 12 Jun 1992.

More About BILLY JOE SIMPSON:

Medical Information: Weighed 5 pounds, 7 ounces and was 18 inches long at birth.

37. GLADYS⁵ WOLFE (PAULINE⁴ THOMPSON, PAUL CHRISTIAN³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) She married EARL C. HACKENSMITH⁵⁵ 20 Mar 1965 in Austin, MN, USA, son of HARRY HACKENSMITH and LULA HIGHSHOE. He was born 20 May 1925 in Brownsdale, MN, USA⁵⁵, and died 04 May 2008 in Rochester, MN, USA (St. Mary's Hospital)⁵⁵.

Notes for EARL C. HACKENSMITH:

Earl was raised in the Austin area and he lived and worked in the Austin area all of his life.

He was preceded in death by lhis parents, brothers and sisters.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2008 and the Mayer Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Tamke officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-7 Wednesday. Casket bearers will be Kell Olson, Mike Malecha, Steven Hackensmith, Everett Hackensmith, Randy Emiliusen and Keith Emiliusen.

More About EARL C. HACKENSMITH:

Employment: Hormel Foods⁵⁵

Graduation: Austin High School, Austin, MN, USA⁵⁵

Interest: Loved to fish and be outdoors. He was a loving husband and father and he loved his grandchildren with all his heart.⁵⁵

Retirement: From Hormel Foods after 43 years of service⁵⁵

Children of GLADYS WOLFE and EARL HACKENSMITH are:

i. CAROL JEAN⁶ HACKENSMITH, m. ??? BAILEY.

ii. LUCINDA HACKENSMITH, m. PHIL BUCK.

iii. NANCY HACKENSMITH, m. GREGORY CAUFIELD.

38. DOROTHY G.⁵ THOMPSON (CHRISTIAN 'CHRIS'⁴, PAUL CHRISTIAN³ THOMSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN², CHRISTIAN 'CARSTEN'¹) was born 01 Dec 1916 in Aitkin County, Minnesota⁵⁶. She married (1) HOWARD IRWIN 02 Dec 1933 in St. John's Lutheran Church, Austin, Minnesota, son of CHARLES E IRWIN. He was born 06 Apr 1910 in Burke County, North Dakota, and died 26 Oct 1977 in Zimmerman, Minnesota. She married (2) GEORGE A. JOHNSON 04 Dec 1985.

More About DOROTHY G. THOMPSON:

Nationality: German

Occupation: Cook, waitress, homemaker

Notes for HOWARD IRWIN:

Howard is the son of Charles E. Irwin

More About HOWARD IRWIN:

Burial: Grandview Memorial Cemetery, Austin, Minnesota

Interest: Liked to build things