Dayton Review
May 15, 1958
SERVICES MAY 14th FOR OLD TIMER GEORGE S. LOFGREN
Another of the pioneer residents of this community has gone. Death came Monday, May 12, to George S. Lofgren. He had not been well for a long time, and lately became worse, and had been taken to the Hospital in Fort Dodge, where he passed away.
Funeral services were held yesterday, Wednesday, May 14, in the Carson Funeral Home and in the Emanuel Lutheran Church. Rev. Carlson officiated and Carson was in charge of arrangements. Rev. and Mrs. Carlson sang, accompanied by Miss Marie Thoman. Mrs. Olger Strand cared for the flowers. Casketbearers were Arnold Sandholm, LeRoy Erickson, Arthur Youngdale, Hubert Will, Reuben Liljegren and Algot Nordstrom, all old friends and neighbors. Burial was made in the Dayton Cemetery.
George was one of the old timers of this community. He was one that was always willing and anxious to talk about the old days. Many hours of conversation have been enjoyed by the folks at the Review office, as George told us about our ancestors. He knew them all, and he was nearly always accurate in his information about the old families and dates of the early activities in this community. The obituary and more details will appear next week.
Dayton Review
May 22, 1958
OBITUARY
GEORGE SIGFRID LOFGREN
George Sigfrid Lofgren, son of Sven Peter and Clara Lofgren, was born at Dayton, Iowa, on March 13, 1873. The Dayton community has been his lifelong home, and he has been engaged in farming throughout his life. He attended the local schools and later enrolled at Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill., and was graduated from the Commercial Department of this college in 1898.
On July 18, 1906, George Lofgren and Miss Esther Raymond, of Holdrege, Nebraska, were united in marriage. To their union one daughter, Frances, was born. She passed away at the age of 17 in 1924.
Mr. Lofgren enjoyed relatively good health until four or five years ago. He suffered from diabetes, and in August of 1955 it was found necessary to amputate one of his legs. From this time he was confined to his bed or wheelchair. Faithfully cared for by his wife, he remained happy and cheerful and always appreciated visits by his many friends in the community. During the past few weeks it became evident that his health was failing. On Sunday, May 4, he became very ill, but during the week seemed to rally and improve. One week later, however, on Sunday, May 11, he again became very ill. Late that night he was taken to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Dodge, where he passed away early Monday morning, May 12, 1958, having attained the age of 85 years, 1 month and 29 days.
Mr. Lofgren is survived by his wife, Mrs. Esther Lofgren, one brother, David Lofgren, of Portland, Oregon; two nephews, Irving Johnson, of Chicago, Ill., and David Lofgren Jr., of Portland, Oregon; two nieces, Miss Helen Lofgren, of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Bernice Strandberg, of La Grange, Ill., many other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, his parents, two brothers and six sisters.
Mr. Lofgren was a lifelong member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. As long as health permitted he faithfully attended its services. He served for a number of years as a member of the Board of Deacons. His parents were charter members here and his life span covers all but five years of the congregations history. Baptized by the first pastor of this church, Pastor M. C. Ranseen on April 11, 1873, and confirmed by Pastor G. A. Hemborg, on May 20, 1888 his life touched the ministry of all the pastors having served here. Possessed of a remarkable memory, he liked nothing better during his latter years, than to tell of events and personalities associated with the history of this congregation and community. It is regrettable that his vast and intimate knowledge of the history of this community has not been preserved in writing.
Thus another of the few remaining direct links with the pioneer era of this area has been broken. May we never forget how greatly we are indebted to these sturdy, God-fearing people.
Peace be to the memory of George Sigfrid Lofgren!
May 15, 1958
SERVICES MAY 14th FOR OLD TIMER GEORGE S. LOFGREN
Another of the pioneer residents of this community has gone. Death came Monday, May 12, to George S. Lofgren. He had not been well for a long time, and lately became worse, and had been taken to the Hospital in Fort Dodge, where he passed away.
Funeral services were held yesterday, Wednesday, May 14, in the Carson Funeral Home and in the Emanuel Lutheran Church. Rev. Carlson officiated and Carson was in charge of arrangements. Rev. and Mrs. Carlson sang, accompanied by Miss Marie Thoman. Mrs. Olger Strand cared for the flowers. Casketbearers were Arnold Sandholm, LeRoy Erickson, Arthur Youngdale, Hubert Will, Reuben Liljegren and Algot Nordstrom, all old friends and neighbors. Burial was made in the Dayton Cemetery.
George was one of the old timers of this community. He was one that was always willing and anxious to talk about the old days. Many hours of conversation have been enjoyed by the folks at the Review office, as George told us about our ancestors. He knew them all, and he was nearly always accurate in his information about the old families and dates of the early activities in this community. The obituary and more details will appear next week.
Dayton Review
May 22, 1958
OBITUARY
GEORGE SIGFRID LOFGREN
George Sigfrid Lofgren, son of Sven Peter and Clara Lofgren, was born at Dayton, Iowa, on March 13, 1873. The Dayton community has been his lifelong home, and he has been engaged in farming throughout his life. He attended the local schools and later enrolled at Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill., and was graduated from the Commercial Department of this college in 1898.
On July 18, 1906, George Lofgren and Miss Esther Raymond, of Holdrege, Nebraska, were united in marriage. To their union one daughter, Frances, was born. She passed away at the age of 17 in 1924.
Mr. Lofgren enjoyed relatively good health until four or five years ago. He suffered from diabetes, and in August of 1955 it was found necessary to amputate one of his legs. From this time he was confined to his bed or wheelchair. Faithfully cared for by his wife, he remained happy and cheerful and always appreciated visits by his many friends in the community. During the past few weeks it became evident that his health was failing. On Sunday, May 4, he became very ill, but during the week seemed to rally and improve. One week later, however, on Sunday, May 11, he again became very ill. Late that night he was taken to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Dodge, where he passed away early Monday morning, May 12, 1958, having attained the age of 85 years, 1 month and 29 days.
Mr. Lofgren is survived by his wife, Mrs. Esther Lofgren, one brother, David Lofgren, of Portland, Oregon; two nephews, Irving Johnson, of Chicago, Ill., and David Lofgren Jr., of Portland, Oregon; two nieces, Miss Helen Lofgren, of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Bernice Strandberg, of La Grange, Ill., many other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, his parents, two brothers and six sisters.
Mr. Lofgren was a lifelong member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. As long as health permitted he faithfully attended its services. He served for a number of years as a member of the Board of Deacons. His parents were charter members here and his life span covers all but five years of the congregations history. Baptized by the first pastor of this church, Pastor M. C. Ranseen on April 11, 1873, and confirmed by Pastor G. A. Hemborg, on May 20, 1888 his life touched the ministry of all the pastors having served here. Possessed of a remarkable memory, he liked nothing better during his latter years, than to tell of events and personalities associated with the history of this congregation and community. It is regrettable that his vast and intimate knowledge of the history of this community has not been preserved in writing.
Thus another of the few remaining direct links with the pioneer era of this area has been broken. May we never forget how greatly we are indebted to these sturdy, God-fearing people.
Peace be to the memory of George Sigfrid Lofgren!
Dayton Review
May 15, 1958
SERVICES MAY 14th FOR OLD TIMER GEORGE S. LOFGREN
Another of the pioneer residents of this community has gone. Death came Monday, May 12, to George S. Lofgren. He had not been well for a long time, and lately became worse, and had been taken to the Hospital in Fort Dodge, where he passed away.
Funeral services were held yesterday, Wednesday, May 14, in the Carson Funeral Home and in the Emanuel Lutheran Church. Rev. Carlson officiated and Carson was in charge of arrangements. Rev. and Mrs. Carlson sang, accompanied by Miss Marie Thoman. Mrs. Olger Strand cared for the flowers. Casketbearers were Arnold Sandholm, LeRoy Erickson, Arthur Youngdale, Hubert Will, Reuben Liljegren and Algot Nordstrom, all old friends and neighbors. Burial was made in the Dayton Cemetery.
George was one of the old timers of this community. He was one that was always willing and anxious to talk about the old days. Many hours of conversation have been enjoyed by the folks at the Review office, as George told us about our ancestors. He knew them all, and he was nearly always accurate in his information about the old families and dates of the early activities in this community. The obituary and more details will appear next week.
Dayton Review
May 22, 1958
OBITUARY
GEORGE SIGFRID LOFGREN
George Sigfrid Lofgren, son of Sven Peter and Clara Lofgren, was born at Dayton, Iowa, on March 13, 1873. The Dayton community has been his lifelong home, and he has been engaged in farming throughout his life. He attended the local schools and later enrolled at Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill., and was graduated from the Commercial Department of this college in 1898.
On July 18, 1906, George Lofgren and Miss Esther Raymond, of Holdrege, Nebraska, were united in marriage. To their union one daughter, Frances, was born. She passed away at the age of 17 in 1924.
Mr. Lofgren enjoyed relatively good health until four or five years ago. He suffered from diabetes, and in August of 1955 it was found necessary to amputate one of his legs. From this time he was confined to his bed or wheelchair. Faithfully cared for by his wife, he remained happy and cheerful and always appreciated visits by his many friends in the community. During the past few weeks it became evident that his health was failing. On Sunday, May 4, he became very ill, but during the week seemed to rally and improve. One week later, however, on Sunday, May 11, he again became very ill. Late that night he was taken to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Dodge, where he passed away early Monday morning, May 12, 1958, having attained the age of 85 years, 1 month and 29 days.
Mr. Lofgren is survived by his wife, Mrs. Esther Lofgren, one brother, David Lofgren, of Portland, Oregon; two nephews, Irving Johnson, of Chicago, Ill., and David Lofgren Jr., of Portland, Oregon; two nieces, Miss Helen Lofgren, of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Bernice Strandberg, of La Grange, Ill., many other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, his parents, two brothers and six sisters.
Mr. Lofgren was a lifelong member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. As long as health permitted he faithfully attended its services. He served for a number of years as a member of the Board of Deacons. His parents were charter members here and his life span covers all but five years of the congregations history. Baptized by the first pastor of this church, Pastor M. C. Ranseen on April 11, 1873, and confirmed by Pastor G. A. Hemborg, on May 20, 1888 his life touched the ministry of all the pastors having served here. Possessed of a remarkable memory, he liked nothing better during his latter years, than to tell of events and personalities associated with the history of this congregation and community. It is regrettable that his vast and intimate knowledge of the history of this community has not been preserved in writing.
Thus another of the few remaining direct links with the pioneer era of this area has been broken. May we never forget how greatly we are indebted to these sturdy, God-fearing people.
Peace be to the memory of George Sigfrid Lofgren!
May 15, 1958
SERVICES MAY 14th FOR OLD TIMER GEORGE S. LOFGREN
Another of the pioneer residents of this community has gone. Death came Monday, May 12, to George S. Lofgren. He had not been well for a long time, and lately became worse, and had been taken to the Hospital in Fort Dodge, where he passed away.
Funeral services were held yesterday, Wednesday, May 14, in the Carson Funeral Home and in the Emanuel Lutheran Church. Rev. Carlson officiated and Carson was in charge of arrangements. Rev. and Mrs. Carlson sang, accompanied by Miss Marie Thoman. Mrs. Olger Strand cared for the flowers. Casketbearers were Arnold Sandholm, LeRoy Erickson, Arthur Youngdale, Hubert Will, Reuben Liljegren and Algot Nordstrom, all old friends and neighbors. Burial was made in the Dayton Cemetery.
George was one of the old timers of this community. He was one that was always willing and anxious to talk about the old days. Many hours of conversation have been enjoyed by the folks at the Review office, as George told us about our ancestors. He knew them all, and he was nearly always accurate in his information about the old families and dates of the early activities in this community. The obituary and more details will appear next week.
Dayton Review
May 22, 1958
OBITUARY
GEORGE SIGFRID LOFGREN
George Sigfrid Lofgren, son of Sven Peter and Clara Lofgren, was born at Dayton, Iowa, on March 13, 1873. The Dayton community has been his lifelong home, and he has been engaged in farming throughout his life. He attended the local schools and later enrolled at Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill., and was graduated from the Commercial Department of this college in 1898.
On July 18, 1906, George Lofgren and Miss Esther Raymond, of Holdrege, Nebraska, were united in marriage. To their union one daughter, Frances, was born. She passed away at the age of 17 in 1924.
Mr. Lofgren enjoyed relatively good health until four or five years ago. He suffered from diabetes, and in August of 1955 it was found necessary to amputate one of his legs. From this time he was confined to his bed or wheelchair. Faithfully cared for by his wife, he remained happy and cheerful and always appreciated visits by his many friends in the community. During the past few weeks it became evident that his health was failing. On Sunday, May 4, he became very ill, but during the week seemed to rally and improve. One week later, however, on Sunday, May 11, he again became very ill. Late that night he was taken to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Dodge, where he passed away early Monday morning, May 12, 1958, having attained the age of 85 years, 1 month and 29 days.
Mr. Lofgren is survived by his wife, Mrs. Esther Lofgren, one brother, David Lofgren, of Portland, Oregon; two nephews, Irving Johnson, of Chicago, Ill., and David Lofgren Jr., of Portland, Oregon; two nieces, Miss Helen Lofgren, of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Bernice Strandberg, of La Grange, Ill., many other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, his parents, two brothers and six sisters.
Mr. Lofgren was a lifelong member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. As long as health permitted he faithfully attended its services. He served for a number of years as a member of the Board of Deacons. His parents were charter members here and his life span covers all but five years of the congregations history. Baptized by the first pastor of this church, Pastor M. C. Ranseen on April 11, 1873, and confirmed by Pastor G. A. Hemborg, on May 20, 1888 his life touched the ministry of all the pastors having served here. Possessed of a remarkable memory, he liked nothing better during his latter years, than to tell of events and personalities associated with the history of this congregation and community. It is regrettable that his vast and intimate knowledge of the history of this community has not been preserved in writing.
Thus another of the few remaining direct links with the pioneer era of this area has been broken. May we never forget how greatly we are indebted to these sturdy, God-fearing people.
Peace be to the memory of George Sigfrid Lofgren!
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