Last Wednesday evening Mrs. Aug. Nelson was stricken with paralysis. The doctor was called and all was done for her that could be. She died at 10:15 o’clock Monday morning. Johanna Hansen was born in Denmark Nov. 17, 1849, and came to this country and was married to August Nelson on May 13, 1871. There were eleven children born to them, nine of whom are still living - Katie Kair and Sophia Nelson of Omaha, Chas. C. Nelson of Long Pine, Chris H. Nelson, W. M. Nelson Geo. H. Nelson, Ernest C. Nelson, Mrs. Anna Ward and Miss Emma Nelson of Kennard. She also leaves five sisters and one brother to mourn her death. All the children and her five sisters were present when the end came. She has a brother living at Canyon City, Oregon. Mrs. Nelson was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed by the family and the community in general for her kindly help in sickness and a kind word for everybody. The funeral will be held at the M.E. church Wednesday at 12 o’clock, and interment in the Kennard cemetery. Ye scribe sends his most sincere sympathy to the father and children in this their hour of sorrow.

#2-Kennard Enterprise 16 Dec 1910

Called By Death

Mrs. August Nelsen, a long time and respected resident of Kennard and who sudden illness was noted in our columns last week, passed away quietly from the scenes of earth to heaven on Monday morning, after having lain in an unconscious state since the previous Wednesday evening. Her death was not attended by any evident pain or suffering, but was the quiet passing away of one who has always been loved by her neighbors and acquaintances.

She leaves behind her a family of well respected sons and daughters who feel keenly the loss of a mother who was also a life-long companion.

Mrs. Nelson was for many years a faithful and earnest worker in the Grace Methodist Episcopal church and was honored by her membership on the official board, as well as having served as President of the Ladies’ Aid Society and being actively engaged in the work of the W.C.T.U.

We append the following sketch of her life which was read at the funeral service:

Johanna Lycke was born in Denmark, Nov. 17, 1849. She was married to August Nelsen May 13, 1871. Eleven children were born to them, five sons and six daughters, two daughters having previously died, leaving nine children and husband to survive her.

They came to Omaha, Neb., from Denmark Nov, 1874. Moved to Washington county, Nebraska, 1886, where they have since resided. She died on Monday, Dec. 12, aged 61 years and 22 days.

The funeral was held from Grace Methodist Episcopal church Wednesday noon, the Rev. Dr. Hiller having charge of the services.

A feature of the services was the number of beautiful floral designs from the varies organizations and friends, there being many more than could be readily carried in the hearse.

Interment at the Kennard cemetery.

Note: She is buried in Blk 2 Lt 34 Sp 2

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

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