From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, February 12, 1931, transcribed by Linda Berney:
Chris Petersen Of Greeley Passes Away – After a serious illness of several weeks Chris Petersen of Greeley died at his home at Greeley, Tuesday. Funeral services are to be held Friday and the body is to be brought to Wolbach for burial.
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From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, February 12, 1931, transcribed by Linda Berney:
Chris Petersen Buried Here Last Friday –
The funeral of Chris Petersen who died at his home in Greeley on February 10th, was held last Friday afternoon. A service was held at the home by Rev. S. S. Kaldahl of Wolbach, assisted by Rev. Brooks of Greeley. The body was then brought to Trinity Lutheran Church at Wolbach, where another service was held at 2:30 p.m. Dr. White preached the sermon and was assisted in the service by Rev. Kaldahl. Burial was made in the Wolbach cemetery.
Mr. Petersen, who was a merchant at Greeley, was 45 years of age. His death came as a distinct shock to his many acquaintances both here and at Greeley. He had been in poor health for four years and during the last three weeks had been seriously ill. His death was due to heart and kidney ailment.
Christian Petersen was born in Iowa on December 2, 1885. When he was seven years old he moved with his parents to Rosenberg, Nebr., where he grew to manhood.
He was married March 5, 1910 to Miss Mattie Peterson at Rosenberg. Shortly after they moved to a farm near Wolbach where they continued to live until seven years ago when they moved to Greeley. Two years ago they opened a grocery store there which they have since operated.
Besides the widow he is survived by two sons, Jens and Samuel. He also leaves four sisters, Mrs. Hans Morrison, Mrs. Paul Hansen, Mrs. Oscar Petersen all of Brayton, and Mrs. Travis Omaha; and two brothers, Andrew Petersen and Sam Petersen, of Brayton. He was preceded in death by is father and mother and one brother.
Christian was always cheerful and happy even though he was in poor health. He was always ready to lend a helping hand when needed and was a kind and loving husband and father.
CARD OF THANKS – We wish to take this means of expressing our heartfelt thanks to those who, by their deeds of kindness and expressions of sympathy, helped to lighten our burden of sorrow in our great bereavement; also for the lovely floral offerings. Mrs. Chris Petersen and Sons, Brothers, and Sisters.
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From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, February 26, 1931, transcribed by Linda Berney:
CORRECTION IN PETERSEN OBITUARY – We wish to correct a statement made last week in the published obituary of Chris Petersen. It was stated that he moved from Iowa when a lad, to Rosenberg, Nebraska. This was an error as he came directly from Iowa to Greeley County where he resided until his death. He lived many years on a farm near Brayton.
Chris Petersen Of Greeley Passes Away – After a serious illness of several weeks Chris Petersen of Greeley died at his home at Greeley, Tuesday. Funeral services are to be held Friday and the body is to be brought to Wolbach for burial.
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From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, February 12, 1931, transcribed by Linda Berney:
Chris Petersen Buried Here Last Friday –
The funeral of Chris Petersen who died at his home in Greeley on February 10th, was held last Friday afternoon. A service was held at the home by Rev. S. S. Kaldahl of Wolbach, assisted by Rev. Brooks of Greeley. The body was then brought to Trinity Lutheran Church at Wolbach, where another service was held at 2:30 p.m. Dr. White preached the sermon and was assisted in the service by Rev. Kaldahl. Burial was made in the Wolbach cemetery.
Mr. Petersen, who was a merchant at Greeley, was 45 years of age. His death came as a distinct shock to his many acquaintances both here and at Greeley. He had been in poor health for four years and during the last three weeks had been seriously ill. His death was due to heart and kidney ailment.
Christian Petersen was born in Iowa on December 2, 1885. When he was seven years old he moved with his parents to Rosenberg, Nebr., where he grew to manhood.
He was married March 5, 1910 to Miss Mattie Peterson at Rosenberg. Shortly after they moved to a farm near Wolbach where they continued to live until seven years ago when they moved to Greeley. Two years ago they opened a grocery store there which they have since operated.
Besides the widow he is survived by two sons, Jens and Samuel. He also leaves four sisters, Mrs. Hans Morrison, Mrs. Paul Hansen, Mrs. Oscar Petersen all of Brayton, and Mrs. Travis Omaha; and two brothers, Andrew Petersen and Sam Petersen, of Brayton. He was preceded in death by is father and mother and one brother.
Christian was always cheerful and happy even though he was in poor health. He was always ready to lend a helping hand when needed and was a kind and loving husband and father.
CARD OF THANKS – We wish to take this means of expressing our heartfelt thanks to those who, by their deeds of kindness and expressions of sympathy, helped to lighten our burden of sorrow in our great bereavement; also for the lovely floral offerings. Mrs. Chris Petersen and Sons, Brothers, and Sisters.
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From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, February 26, 1931, transcribed by Linda Berney:
CORRECTION IN PETERSEN OBITUARY – We wish to correct a statement made last week in the published obituary of Chris Petersen. It was stated that he moved from Iowa when a lad, to Rosenberg, Nebraska. This was an error as he came directly from Iowa to Greeley County where he resided until his death. He lived many years on a farm near Brayton.
From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, February 12, 1931, transcribed by Linda Berney:
Chris Petersen Of Greeley Passes Away – After a serious illness of several weeks Chris Petersen of Greeley died at his home at Greeley, Tuesday. Funeral services are to be held Friday and the body is to be brought to Wolbach for burial.
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From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, February 12, 1931, transcribed by Linda Berney:
Chris Petersen Buried Here Last Friday –
The funeral of Chris Petersen who died at his home in Greeley on February 10th, was held last Friday afternoon. A service was held at the home by Rev. S. S. Kaldahl of Wolbach, assisted by Rev. Brooks of Greeley. The body was then brought to Trinity Lutheran Church at Wolbach, where another service was held at 2:30 p.m. Dr. White preached the sermon and was assisted in the service by Rev. Kaldahl. Burial was made in the Wolbach cemetery.
Mr. Petersen, who was a merchant at Greeley, was 45 years of age. His death came as a distinct shock to his many acquaintances both here and at Greeley. He had been in poor health for four years and during the last three weeks had been seriously ill. His death was due to heart and kidney ailment.
Christian Petersen was born in Iowa on December 2, 1885. When he was seven years old he moved with his parents to Rosenberg, Nebr., where he grew to manhood.
He was married March 5, 1910 to Miss Mattie Peterson at Rosenberg. Shortly after they moved to a farm near Wolbach where they continued to live until seven years ago when they moved to Greeley. Two years ago they opened a grocery store there which they have since operated.
Besides the widow he is survived by two sons, Jens and Samuel. He also leaves four sisters, Mrs. Hans Morrison, Mrs. Paul Hansen, Mrs. Oscar Petersen all of Brayton, and Mrs. Travis Omaha; and two brothers, Andrew Petersen and Sam Petersen, of Brayton. He was preceded in death by is father and mother and one brother.
Christian was always cheerful and happy even though he was in poor health. He was always ready to lend a helping hand when needed and was a kind and loving husband and father.
CARD OF THANKS – We wish to take this means of expressing our heartfelt thanks to those who, by their deeds of kindness and expressions of sympathy, helped to lighten our burden of sorrow in our great bereavement; also for the lovely floral offerings. Mrs. Chris Petersen and Sons, Brothers, and Sisters.
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From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, February 26, 1931, transcribed by Linda Berney:
CORRECTION IN PETERSEN OBITUARY – We wish to correct a statement made last week in the published obituary of Chris Petersen. It was stated that he moved from Iowa when a lad, to Rosenberg, Nebraska. This was an error as he came directly from Iowa to Greeley County where he resided until his death. He lived many years on a farm near Brayton.
Chris Petersen Of Greeley Passes Away – After a serious illness of several weeks Chris Petersen of Greeley died at his home at Greeley, Tuesday. Funeral services are to be held Friday and the body is to be brought to Wolbach for burial.
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From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, February 12, 1931, transcribed by Linda Berney:
Chris Petersen Buried Here Last Friday –
The funeral of Chris Petersen who died at his home in Greeley on February 10th, was held last Friday afternoon. A service was held at the home by Rev. S. S. Kaldahl of Wolbach, assisted by Rev. Brooks of Greeley. The body was then brought to Trinity Lutheran Church at Wolbach, where another service was held at 2:30 p.m. Dr. White preached the sermon and was assisted in the service by Rev. Kaldahl. Burial was made in the Wolbach cemetery.
Mr. Petersen, who was a merchant at Greeley, was 45 years of age. His death came as a distinct shock to his many acquaintances both here and at Greeley. He had been in poor health for four years and during the last three weeks had been seriously ill. His death was due to heart and kidney ailment.
Christian Petersen was born in Iowa on December 2, 1885. When he was seven years old he moved with his parents to Rosenberg, Nebr., where he grew to manhood.
He was married March 5, 1910 to Miss Mattie Peterson at Rosenberg. Shortly after they moved to a farm near Wolbach where they continued to live until seven years ago when they moved to Greeley. Two years ago they opened a grocery store there which they have since operated.
Besides the widow he is survived by two sons, Jens and Samuel. He also leaves four sisters, Mrs. Hans Morrison, Mrs. Paul Hansen, Mrs. Oscar Petersen all of Brayton, and Mrs. Travis Omaha; and two brothers, Andrew Petersen and Sam Petersen, of Brayton. He was preceded in death by is father and mother and one brother.
Christian was always cheerful and happy even though he was in poor health. He was always ready to lend a helping hand when needed and was a kind and loving husband and father.
CARD OF THANKS – We wish to take this means of expressing our heartfelt thanks to those who, by their deeds of kindness and expressions of sympathy, helped to lighten our burden of sorrow in our great bereavement; also for the lovely floral offerings. Mrs. Chris Petersen and Sons, Brothers, and Sisters.
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From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, February 26, 1931, transcribed by Linda Berney:
CORRECTION IN PETERSEN OBITUARY – We wish to correct a statement made last week in the published obituary of Chris Petersen. It was stated that he moved from Iowa when a lad, to Rosenberg, Nebraska. This was an error as he came directly from Iowa to Greeley County where he resided until his death. He lived many years on a farm near Brayton.
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