Mrs. Christina Miller Dies At Age Of 80 Years

Mrs. Christina Miller was born in Gylling, Denmark, on May 31, 1864 to Mr. and Mrs. Morris Anderson, and died at the home in Kennard on Wednesday evening January 17, 1945, at the age of 80 years, 7 months and 17 days.

When she was seventeen years of age, she left her family and home in Denmark and came to the United States to make her home. She settled in Blair where so many of her own country people lived. In September, 1884, she was married to Nels Miller and to this union were born two sons, Elmer and Leonard, both of whom preceded their mother in death, Leonard passing away thirty five years ago and Elmer three years ago. The husband died forty-seven years ago.

After her marriage, Mrs. Miller lived in Kennard nearly all her life. She was a devoted member of the Methodist church, always having its interest at heart. She was elected the first president of the Ladies Aid when it was organized. A sincere Christian, a wonderful mother, and a God-fearing woman, Mrs. Miller will be missed by many people in this community.

Deceased leaves to mourn her passing, one daughter, Mrs. Morris Anderson, one brother, Jens Peter Christensen of Blair; her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Elsie Miller of Kennard; two grandchildren, Leonard Miller of Omaha and Marvin Miller of Beatrice; and one granddaughter, Mrs. LeRoy McCann of Calhoun.

Funeral services were held last Saturday at the Kennard Methodist church with Rev. A. W. Clarke officiating and interment was made in the Kennard cemetery.

Pilot Tribune 25 Jan 1945

Death Claims Kennard Woman, 80

Two Sons And Husband All Preceded Her; Rites Were Saturday

Mrs. Christena Miller, 80, died on Jan. 17 in Kennard, the community which had been her home since 1884. Funeral rites were held at the Kennard Methodist church, Saturday afternoon, the Rev. A. W. Clarke of Arlington officiating.

Born in Gylling, Denmark, on May 31, 1864, Mrs. Miller came to the United States when she was 17 years old. She settled in Blair, but following her marriage to Nels Miller in Sept., 1884, she made her home in Kennard.

The Millers were the parents of two sons, Leonard, who died 35 years ago, and Elmer, who passed away three years ago. Mr. Miller preceded his widow in death nearly 47 years.

A member of the Kennard Methodist church since Aug., 1897, Mrs. Miller was first president of the Kennard Methodist Ladies Aid.

She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Elsie Miller of Kennard; a brother, Hans Peter Christensen of Blair; two grandsons, Leonard Miller of Omaha and Marvin Miller of Beatrice; and a granddaughter, Mrs. LeRoy McCann of Kennard. She also leaves an adopted daughter, Mrs. Morris Anderson of Kennard.

Pilot Tribune 18 Jan 1945

Mrs. Miller Dies At Kennard Home

Mrs. Christena Miller, aged Kennard woman, died at her home early this (Thursday) morning. Funeral arrangements are not yet complete. A complete obituary will follow next week.

Note: From the Kennard Cemetery records – Buried in Blk 1 Lot 45 Space 4; Name on tombstone is Christine.

~~~ Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~

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