John Christianson July 5, 1849 to June 6, 1921

Died at Rochester, Minnesota following surgery 6-6-1921. He was born in Norway 7-5-1849 and came to the US in 1873 to Lake Mills, Winnegabo, Iowa. He married Inger Olson Hollen and they farmed in Newton Township, Winnebago, Iowa. They had 10 children, with 7 surviving: Olaf, Christ, Martin, Oscar, Evan, Joseph and Mrs. Bertha Johnson. He helped to solicit funds for the building of Salem Lutheran Church. His farm was located 1/2½ mile west of Lake Mills. Mrs. Christianson died 7-5-1915. Buried at Salem North Cemetery, Winnebago, Iowa.