Berg, Karen. Born 22 Sep 1828 in Norway. Died 24 Jan 1915, McIntosh, Polk co, MN. 86 years old. Father, Knute Skaara; mother, Kari Gulbranson. Married, housewife. Buried St. John’s, McIntosh. Death cert: 1915-010619. (McIntosh Times, 28 Jan 1915, pg. 1). Grandma Berg passed away Sunday at ripe old age. This city and community were saddened Sunday by the death of Grandma Berg, who died at her home noon of that day. Grandma had been ailing some the last week, but it was not thought to be serious until Sunday morning when she began to fail rapidly. The Angel of Death came peacefully at the hour stated. The husband and children were at her side and she conversed and was bright until the last minute.
Grandma Berg was born February 22, 1828, on Skara, Solor, Norway and at the time of her death was 86 years. She was married February 5th, 1856 to Martin Berg at Grue, Norway. Her maiden name was Karen K. Skara. The union was blessed with eight children of which three are living, Thor Berg, Mrs. G.S. Moen and C.M. Berg. Mr. and Mrs. Berg came from Norway in 1888 and lived on the farm in this vicinity until sixteen years ago when they took up their residence in this city. In the passing of Grandma Berg this city loses not only its oldest, but one of the most highly honored residents. During the many years she made her home here she won and held the esteem of all with whom she came in contact. She was always greeted as “Grandma Berg”, by which name she was familiarly known.
The funeral services were held Wednesday from the St. John’s church, Rev. J.B. Dalae officiating and interment was made in the St. John cemetery. The last rites were attended by a large number of sorrowing friends. Among the out of town relatives who attended the funeral were Gunder Aakhus and two daughters, Karen and Anna of Bemidji; Mr. and Mrs. Olof Nesset of Thief River Falls and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Berg of Maxbass, ND.
Grandma Berg was born February 22, 1828, on Skara, Solor, Norway and at the time of her death was 86 years. She was married February 5th, 1856 to Martin Berg at Grue, Norway. Her maiden name was Karen K. Skara. The union was blessed with eight children of which three are living, Thor Berg, Mrs. G.S. Moen and C.M. Berg. Mr. and Mrs. Berg came from Norway in 1888 and lived on the farm in this vicinity until sixteen years ago when they took up their residence in this city. In the passing of Grandma Berg this city loses not only its oldest, but one of the most highly honored residents. During the many years she made her home here she won and held the esteem of all with whom she came in contact. She was always greeted as “Grandma Berg”, by which name she was familiarly known.
The funeral services were held Wednesday from the St. John’s church, Rev. J.B. Dalae officiating and interment was made in the St. John cemetery. The last rites were attended by a large number of sorrowing friends. Among the out of town relatives who attended the funeral were Gunder Aakhus and two daughters, Karen and Anna of Bemidji; Mr. and Mrs. Olof Nesset of Thief River Falls and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Berg of Maxbass, ND.
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