1911
Nellie
2005
Nellie Helgeson
November 21, 1911 — November 7, 2005
Nellie Helgeson, 93, Bloomington, MN, formerly Christine, ND, died November 7, 2005 in Bloomington. Her funeral will be held Saturday, November 12, 2005 at 11:00 AM at Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, Breckenridge, MN. Officiating will be Pastor Sandra Hollands. Visitation will be Friday, November 11, 2005 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Fargo, ND.
Nellie is survived by: Her 2 daughters: Marlene (Lyle) Rotvold, Bloomington, MN; Marilyn G. Thompson, McLeod, ND; Her 2 sons: Merrell (Carol) Helgeson, Starbuck, MN; and
Merlin Helgeson, Ft. Worth, TX; Her 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; Her sisters: Stella Smith, Green Brea, CA; Mildred Hollands, Mound, MN; and Ruth (Charles) Cashdown, Fairfield, OH
She was preceded by:Her parents: Richard and Josephine Hollands; Her husband: Martin Helgeson; Her son: Martin Jr.; Her daughter: Marilyn Fay; Her sisters: Hazel Hollands, Gladys Mooers, Jessie Olson, Harriet Brand; and Lillie Zelinski; Her brothers: Harry, Levi, Gerald and George Hollands; Her son-in-law: Orrin "Gunny" Thompson; Her daughter-in-law: Avelina Helgeson
Nellie Alice Marie Hollands was born November 21, 1911 in Christine, North Dakota, to Richard and Albertha Josephine (Nyman) Hollands. As a young girl, Nellie's family lived in Christine, ND. She went to a consolidated school in the country near Christine. At home she was expected to help with the house and outside work, milk cows, haul hay and take care of her siblings. Nellie's teenage years were very happy and she worked for different ladies doing housework. She enjoyed going to dances, carnivals, fairs and going to the movies. She met her husband, Martin Helgeson, at a house party. Nellie and Martin were married on March 31, 1931 in Breckenridge, MN. They made their home on a farm near Colfax. Martin worked on the railroad and farmed. Nellie worked hard raising her family and caring for their cattle.
Nellie enjoyed family gatherings. She and Martin celebrated many holidays at their farm by cooking big dinners. They enjoyed when their kids and grandkids came to the farm; horseback riding and playing softball.
Martin preceded her in death in June, 1986. Nellie continued living on the farm which she loved. She always enjoyed visits from her family and hosting get-togethers.
Nellie is survived by: Her 2 daughters: Marlene (Lyle) Rotvold, Bloomington, MN; Marilyn G. Thompson, McLeod, ND; Her 2 sons: Merrell (Carol) Helgeson, Starbuck, MN; and
Merlin Helgeson, Ft. Worth, TX; Her 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; Her sisters: Stella Smith, Green Brea, CA; Mildred Hollands, Mound, MN; and Ruth (Charles) Cashdown, Fairfield, OH
She was preceded by:Her parents: Richard and Josephine Hollands; Her husband: Martin Helgeson; Her son: Martin Jr.; Her daughter: Marilyn Fay; Her sisters: Hazel Hollands, Gladys Mooers, Jessie Olson, Harriet Brand; and Lillie Zelinski; Her brothers: Harry, Levi, Gerald and George Hollands; Her son-in-law: Orrin "Gunny" Thompson; Her daughter-in-law: Avelina Helgeson
Nellie Alice Marie Hollands was born November 21, 1911 in Christine, North Dakota, to Richard and Albertha Josephine (Nyman) Hollands. As a young girl, Nellie's family lived in Christine, ND. She went to a consolidated school in the country near Christine. At home she was expected to help with the house and outside work, milk cows, haul hay and take care of her siblings. Nellie's teenage years were very happy and she worked for different ladies doing housework. She enjoyed going to dances, carnivals, fairs and going to the movies. She met her husband, Martin Helgeson, at a house party. Nellie and Martin were married on March 31, 1931 in Breckenridge, MN. They made their home on a farm near Colfax. Martin worked on the railroad and farmed. Nellie worked hard raising her family and caring for their cattle.
Nellie enjoyed family gatherings. She and Martin celebrated many holidays at their farm by cooking big dinners. They enjoyed when their kids and grandkids came to the farm; horseback riding and playing softball.
Martin preceded her in death in June, 1986. Nellie continued living on the farm which she loved. She always enjoyed visits from her family and hosting get-togethers.
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