Obituary in Hoffman Tribune (MN) of Thursday, May 19, 1977

Grant County Herald of July 1, 1923 SWAN AUSLAND         Hoffman Tribune; Swan Ausland, for more than one-half century a resident of the Hoffman community, died Friday, June 22, 1923, at the Bethesda Hospital St. Paul, after having been in ill health for some time past.
        Mr. Ausland was taken to St. Paul some weeks ago. He had been suffering with a complication of kidney diseases, which necessitated a major operation, from which he did not survive. At the time of his death he was 73 years 8 months and 5 days of age.
        Swan Ausland was a well liked gentleman. His acquaintances were his friends, and in his many years of abode in this community his life was a mark of edification. He was born at Tannes Parish, Herjdalen, Sweden, October 17, 1849, and at the age of 21 years, in the year 1879 he came to America, taking a homestead just two miles from Hoffman, when this community was still in its primitive stage. Here, he with his wife, Mathilda Peterson, to whom he was married on April 8th, 1876, pioneered, assisting in every possible move for the advancement of this then so called "wild West."
        He was active with other settlers in the organizxation of the Wennersborg church, which was established in...

Hoffman Tribune of Mar 8, 1945 Young Mother Called by Death

Mrs. Joel Ausland Succumbed Sunday After Brief Illness             Mrs. Joel Ausland, young Hoffman mother, was called by death Sunday morning, March 4. After failing health about six weeks, she became seriously ill a few days before her death. Her demise, caused by lobar pneumonia, occurred at a hospital in Fergus Falls.
            Pearl Grace Ausland was born Jan 29, 1914, at Kensington, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Strom. Her death occurred at the age of 31 years.
            She was confirmed Dec. 4, 1927, at First Lutheran Church, Kensington, by Rev. Carl G. Zaar. On June 20, 1934, she was united in marriage to Joel Ausland, since which time the couple lived in Hoffman.
            Surviving are her husband; one son, Delano Joel; one daughter, Darlene Jane; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Strom of Kensington, and one sister, Mrs. Roy Osterberg(Mae) of Kensington. She was preceded in death by one brother, Dell C. Strom, whose demise occurred July 13, 1939.
            Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and Bethel Lutheran church, Rev. B.G. Holmes and Rev. Carl G. Zaar of Wheaton officiating. Burial was in Bethel cemetery. Pallbeareres were William Anderson, Sidney Nordquist, Carl Swenson, LeMay Westberg, Ingemar Berg and Selmer Olson.
            The sincere sympathy of all is extended memebers of the family in their untimely loss of a kind and lovely wife, mother, daughter, and sister.

Hoffman Tribune of April 19, 1945

CHARTER MEMBER OF WENNERSBORG PARISH DIES AT 86
MRS. MATHILDA AUSLAND SUCCUMBED TUESDAY AT HOME OF DAUGHTER.     Mrs. Mathilda Ausland, charter member of Wennersborg parish and pioneer mother of this community, died Tuesday afternoon, April 17, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. P.A. Johnson. Until some weeks ago Mrs. Ausland had enjoyed good health but started to fall recently, death occurring at the age of 86 years, 10 months and 18 days.
    Mathilda Gustava Petterson was born May 29, 1858, at Lindkoping, Ostergotland, Sweden. She came to America with her parents when she was about six years of age. The family lived in Michigan one year, then moved to the Oscar Lake settlement in Douglas county, Minnesota.
    Mrs. Ausland was confirmed in the Oscar Lake church by Rev. Aaron Wahlin. She continued to live in the Oscar Lake settlement until April 8, 1876, when she was united in marriage to Swan Ausland. The young couple then moved to Grant County and settled on a farm in Land township four miles southwest of Hoffman.
    In 1918 Mr. and Mrs. Ausland retired from farming and moved to Hoffman. Five years later, in 1923, Mr. Ausland became ill and was taken to Bethesda hospital, St. Paul, where he died June 22 of that year.
    Eleven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Ausland, of whom two, John Ferdinard and Oscar Samuel, died in infancy and a daughter, Mathilda Eleanore, died Oct. 16, 1914, at the age of 24.
    Surviving are four sons and four daughters: John, Helmer and Joseph Ausland of Hoffman, William Ausland of Grants Pass. Ore., Mrs. Chris Swenson (Anna), Mrs. John Henjum (Emely), Mrs. P.A. Johnson (Esther) and Mrs. C.L. Linnes (Viola), all of Hoffman. She also leaves 25 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon, April 21, at 1:30 from thre C.L. Linnes home and 2:00 o'clock at Bethel Church, Rev. B.G. Holmes officiating. Burial will be in Bethel cemetery. Pallbearers will be the four sons of the deceased, John, Helmer, William, and Joseph Ausland, Sam Eklof, and S.G. Swenson.
    Mrs. Ausland was one of those pioneer mothers whose rare Christian character was outstanding and worthy of emulation. Her large circle of kin and acquaintances knew her as a lovable and kind mother who always did what she could for the extension of God's Kingdom and for the welfare of the community.

Hoffman Tribune of Thursday, August 3, 1950 Calvin Ausland, 23, Dies of Auto Crash Injuries RITES FOR HOFFMAN YOUNG MAN HELD THURSDAY AFTERNOON A 23-year-old Hoffman service veteran was fatally injured in a two-car collision Saturday night near Sherburne, Minn. Dead is Calvin John Ausland, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ausland of Hoffman. The crash occurred at 9:40 p.m. on state highway No. 4, two miles north of Sherburn. Injured in the accident were RIcharde McClelland of South St. Paul, driver of the second car, and two passengers in the Mr. Clelland car. Mr. Ausland died of internal injuries in a Sherburne hospital about half an hour after the accident. Calvin was born June 14, 1927 at Hoffman, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. John Ausland. He was baptized Aug. 7, 1927 and was confirmed at Bethel Lutheran church June 1, 1941. He was a graduate of Hoffman High School. At the age of 18 he was called to military services and spent one year in the United States Marine Corps. He received his honorable discharge Aug. 19, 1946. Later he was taken ill and spent two years and four months in the U.S. Veterans hospital, Minneapolis. He received his release from the hospital last November. Surviving are his parents; two sisters, Mrs. Harvey (Luella) Soderholm and Mrs. Allen (Mildred) Starner of Hoffman, two brothers, Joel of Elbow Lake and Ivan of Hoffman. He also leaves a number of other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon from the Ausland home and at Bethel Lutheran church of which deceased was a lifelong member. Burial was in Bethel cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Peterson officiating. The pallbearers were Donald Clarquist, Merlin Arenson, Roy Christopherson, Roger Anderson, Harold Fiebelkorn, and Mervin Johnson. Calvin, a very popular young man among his many acquaintances was the possessor of a good character and a very congenial disposition. He will be greatly missed in his family circle and among friends which he numbered by the score. The sincere sympathy of the community is extended the grief-stricken members of his family.

Hoffman Tribune of June 10, 1954

Peter A. Johnson 1886-1954
    Funeral services for Peter A. Johnson, 68 were held Thursday afternoon from the home and Bethel Lutheran church with Rev. E. H. Peterson officiating. Burial was in Bethel cemetery. Vocal selections were by Maynard Norquist.
    Pall bearers were A.C. Studlien, John Gevik, Henry Anderson, Gust Knoll, S.G. Swenson and A.O. Lindstrom.
    M. Johnson, the victim of a heart attack, died at his home in Hoffman, at 11:15 a.m. May 30 after an hour's illness.
    The son of Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, deceased was born February 25, 1886 at Hoffman. He attended Hoffman public school and also was a student for a time at Dunwoody Institute, Minneapolis.
    October 3, 1923, he married Esther Ausland, following which they farmed until retiring and moving to Hoffman in October, 1947. Mr. Johnson was a charter member of Bethel Lutheran church.
    Survivors are his widow, one daughter, Elaine; two brothers, John of Hoffman and Arthur of Chokio; three sisters, Mrs. Betty Panders of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Emil (Olga) Schluter of Sedan, and Mrs. John (Lillie) Locken of Muskegon, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Myrtle, Sallie, and Alpha and one brother, Carl.
    Those attending funeral services from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Johnson, Chokio, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schluter, and Frederick of Sedan, Mr. and Mrs. John Locken of Muskegon, Mich., Mrs. Bettie Pander of St. Louis, Mo., Mr. Paul Paulson of Anoka, Mr. Oscar Paulson of Robbinsdale, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Estenson of Hancock, Mrs. A.E. Gruber of Minneapolis, Sister Luverne Gulbranson, Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Heidner of New Effington, S.D., Mr. and Mrs. Sig Backelin, John Hagstrom, Mr. and Mrs. Backelin, Mrs. Lillian Johnson, Mrs. Ellen Guam of Alexandria, Mr. and Mrs. Mannie Hjelm and Mr. and Mrs. Swan Backlund of Holmes City, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Backlund, Osakis, Pvt. and Mrs. Lowell Linnes of Rochester.

Obituary in the Hoffman Tribune 1-6-1966

Final Rites Set for Mr. John Ausland Mr. John Ausland 85, a lifetime resident of the Hoffman community, died Monday, Jan. 3, at the Nursing Home here. Funeral services are set for Thursday (today), Jan. 6, 1966, at 2 p.m., at the Bethel Lutheran Church, Hoffman.
Mr. Ausland had been in failing health for the past several months.

Hoffman Tribune of Thursday, Dec 18, 1969 Helmer Ausland Rites Were Dec. 9             Funeral services for Helmer L. Ausland of Hoffman were held on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m., at the Bethel Lutheran Church here. Rev. John Dohaan officated. Mrs. Maynard Nordquist sang "O Lord That Will Nor Let Me Go" and "Sweet Peace, the Gift of God's Love", accompanied by Maynard Norquist.
            Casket bearers were Helmer Ahlbom, Adolph Anderson, Raymond Osterberg, Olaf Swedburg, and Gustaf Swenson. Interment was in the Bethel Church cemetery.
            Helmer L. Ausland was born at Hoffman on January 25, 1893, the son of Swen and Matilda Ausland. He was a life-long resident of Hoffman area and a life-long member of the Bethel Lutheran Church at Hoffman. He also served as the Sunday School Superintendent at Bethel for many years.
        On Oct. 16, 1917, at the Bethel Lutheran Church, he was united in marriage to Esther Soderholm.
            Mr. Auslund passed away on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the age of 76 years, 10 months, and 13 days.
            Surviving are his wife Esther; two sons, Warren of San Francisco, Calif. and Stanley of St. Paul; five daughters: Mrs. George (Marion) Short of San Lorenzo, Calif., Mrs. Richard (Helen) Walsh of St. Paul, Mrs. Leonard (Lorraine) Frad of San Lorenzo, Calif., Mrs. Henry (Deloris) Morris of San Lorenzo, Calif., and Mrs. Donald (Shirley) Hancock of St. Paul; a brother Joseph Ausland of Hoffman; four sisters; Mrs. John Henjum, Mrs. Axel Lindstrom and Mrs. Christian Swenson, all of Hoffman, and Mrs. Viola Linnes of St. Paul; 18 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was proceded in death by 2 brothers, John and William, and a sister, Mathilda.
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Hoffman Tribune of Jan 9, 1970
            We wish to thank all sho were so kind to us at the time of our recent bereavement. Special thanks to Pastor Wolff and all the Nursing Home Staff, the Douglas County Hospital South Staff.
            Thanks to Rev. John Dehaan for his comforting words, to Mr. and Mrs. Nordquist, to the pallbearers, to the ladies who served lunch, for flowers, and all who have helped in any way. May God bless you all.
    ----The family of Helmer Ausland
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    Warren Ausland of San Fransico, Calif., left Sunday after visiting with relatives and friends. He was here to attend the funeral of his father, Helmer Ausland.

Obituary of Brainerd Daily Dispatch of Friday, Feb. 27, 1970

Elmer Ausland Dies Suddenly             Elmer A. Ausland, 76 od 918 Oak died suddenly at his home yesterday. Her was a retired farmer, a veteran of World War I, and a lifetime resident of this area.
        He was born April 28, 1893.
            Mr. Ausland is survived by his wife, Edith, one son, Paul, Moose Lake, two brothers, Melvin, Brainerd, and Tegner, Little Falls, one sister, Mrs. C. M. Nygaard, Brainerd. He was preceded in death by a daughter, a brother and a sister.
            Funeral services will be held 3:30 pm Saturday at Halvorson-Johnson Funeral Home. Dr. Paul K. Hendricks officiating. Burial will be in Crow Wing Memorial Gardens Cemetary.
            Friends may call at the funeral home from this afternoon until the time of service.

Hoffman Tribune of Thurs. June 17, 1971

Mrs. C. Swenson Last Rite Held     Mrs. Christ (Anna) Swenson, 88, lifetime resident of Grant County passed away Wednesday at the Hoffman Nursing Home.
    The daughter of Swan and Mathilda Ausland, she was born May 23, 1883 in Lands township. Since her marriage to Christ Swenson on June 21, 1916 she has lived in Hoffman.
    Surviving are her husband, three sisters-Mrs. John (Emily) Henjum of Hoffman, Mrs. Axel (Esther) Lindstrom of Hoffman, Mrs. Viola Linnes of St. Paul, and one brother, Joseph Ausland of Hoffman.
    Funeral services were held Saturday at the Bethel Lutheran Church, Hoffman, Rev. John Dehaan officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were-Per Swenson, Arnold Gruber, Adrian Linnes, Lowell Linnes, Luther Linnes and Dayton Martinson.

Obituary in Hoffman Tribune (MN) of Thursday, May 19, 1977

Esther Ausland         Funeral services for Esther Alvina Ausland were held on Saturday, May 14, 1977 at 2 p.m. at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Hoffman, MN. Rev. Robert Vedell officiated. Organist was Mrs. Donald Dynda, and soloists were Maynard Nordquist and Dwayne Soderholm. Pallbearers were Kevin Ausland, William Meyer, Douglas Soderholm, Rollin Soderholm, Eero Vieru, and Michael Walsh. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery, Hoffman.
        Ester Ausland was born at Hoffman, MN on Jan. 12, 1892, the daughter of Carl and Mary Soderholm. She was baptized and confirmed at the Bethel Lutheran Church of Hoffman, and was a lifetime member of this church. She was united in marriage to Helmer L. Ausland on Oct. 16, 1917 at Bethel Lutheran Church, Hoffman.
        Mrs. Ausland passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 1977, at the Harmony Rest Home in St. Paul, MN, at the age of 85 years.
        Survivors include her children: Warren of San Francisco, CA; Stanley of Brooklyn Center, MN; Mrs. George (Marion) Short of San Lorenzo, CA; Mrs. Richard (Helen) Walsh of St. Paul, MN; Mrs. Leonard (Lorraine) Frad of Fairfax, CA; Mrs. Henry (Delores) Morris of San Lorenzo, CA; and Mrs. Donald (Shirley) Hancock of St. Paul, MN. Also surviving are eighteen grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters: Francis Soderholm of Alexandria, Harvey Soderholm of Hoffman, Mrs. Larry (Clara) Born of Alexandria, and Mrs. Ervin (Ruth) Lankey of Granite Falls. She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers, and one sister.

Hoffman Tribune of Nov 17, 1977 A.O. Lindstrom Last Rites Held
    Funeral services for Axel O. Lindstrom were held on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1977, at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Hoffman, with Rev. Robert Vedell officiating. interment was in the church cemetery.
    The son of Peter and Sigrid Lindstrom. Axel was born on March 23, 1890, in Land township. He was united in marriage to Sophia Torgerson on March 26, 1924, in Stephen, MN. He farmed in Land township much of his life, and was employed for many years at the Stetten Implement Co. working there until retirement age. Mrs Lindstrom preceded him in death on Feb. 7, 1955.
    On Aug. 31, 1961, he married Esther Ausland Johnson in Douglas county, and lived in Hoffman. Mr. Lindstrom was active in church affairs, being on the church board and singing in the church choir.
    Axel Lindstrom, 87, a resident of Hoffman, died on Sunday, Nov 13, at his home.
    Surviving are his wife, two daughters; Mrs. Lorene Mayer of El Cerrito, CA and Mrs. Delos(Eleanor) Ahlbrecht of Burffalo Lake/ a stepdaughter, Mrs. Charles (Elaine) Roberts of Ludlow, SD, 6 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, a sister Mrs. Ruth Lynch of San Bernadino, CA, a brother O.R. (Rex) Lindstrom of Washington, VA. He was also preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters, a brother, and a granddaughter, Debra Ellyn Ahlbrecht.
    Providing music at the funeral were Mrs. Helen Dynda, organist, and Maynard Nordquist, soloist. Pallbearers were grandsons and grand-nephews; Peter-Kasal, Reed Ahlbrecht, Lane Nordquist, Daniel Nordquist, Elliot Nordquist, and Richard Gulbrandson.

Obituary in Brainerd Daily Dispatch of Aug 21, 1977
Melvin Ausland Dies at 82
Melvin A. Ausland, 82, of 801 Lake Street, died Friday evening at the Bethany Samaritan Nursing Home.
Mr. Ausland was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are his wife, Rose; two sons, Marvin of Brainerd and Walter, Minneapolis; one daughter, Mrs. Leslie (Helen) Carolson of Britt; one brother, Tegnar of Little Falls; one sister, Mrs. Alma Nygaard of Great Falls, Mont.; 12 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
Services are set for 1:30 pm Tuesday at the Halvorson-Johnson Funeral Home. Dr. Paul K. Hendricks will officiate, with burial in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call beginning Monday at 5 pm until the time of services.

Grant County Herald of Aug. 23, 1979
Mildred Starner
Mrs. Allen (Mildred) Starner, 66, lifetime resident of Hoffman, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, at Lake Region Hospital. Services will be Saturday Aug. 25, at 1 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, Hoffman, with the Rev. Robert Vedell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The daughter of John and Anna Ausland, she was born April 5, 1913, at Hoffman. After graduating from Hoffman High School and Moorhead State College, she taught school at Eldred for two years. On Aug. 23, 1936, she married Allen Starner. She taught school at Hoffman for 19 years, retiring in 1978. In 1972, she was selected outstanding elementary teacher from Grant County at the state fair. She was organist for many years at the Bethel Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Joanne of Minneapolis; two sons, Richard of Crystal and Stuart of Bozeman, Mont; five grandchild; a sister Mrs. Harvey (Louella) Soderholm of Hoffman; and two brothers, Joel Ausland of Apache Junction, Ariz., and Ivan Ausland of Hoffman.
Friends may call at the Erickson Funeral Home, Hoffman, this evening and Saturday morning.

The Hoffman Tribune of Aug 30, 1979
Final Rites held for Mildred Starner
Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 25 at the Bethel Lutheran Church for Mrs. Allen (Mildred) Starner of Hoffman. The Reverend Robert Vedell officiated. Burial was held in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Donald Dynda was the organist, while Mrs. Robert Vedell was the soloist. Pallbearers were John Starner, David Starner, Mark Soderholm, Steven Soderholm, David Fiebelkorn.
Mrs. Starner was born on April 5, 1913 to John and Anna Ausland. She was born in Hoffman, and graduated from the Hoffman High School and Moorhead State College. Mildred taught at Eldred, MN. for two years and on August 23, 1936 she married Allen Starner. Mrs. Starner taught in the Hoffman School for nineteen years and retired in 1978. She was selected the Outstanding Elementary Teacher from Grant County at the Minnesota State Fair in 1972. She also served as organist at the Bethel Lutheran Church for many years.
Mrs. Starner died on Wednesday, Aug 22 at the Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls at the age of 66.
Surviving are her husband, a daughter, Joanne of Minneapolis; two sons, Richard of Crystal and Stuart of Boseman, Mont.; five grandchildren; a sist4er, Mrs. Harvey (Luella) Soderholm of Hoffman; and two brothers, Joel Ausland of Apachee Junction, Ariz. and Ivan Ausland of Hoffman.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Calvin John.

Obituary in Hoffman Tribune (MN) of Thursday, Dec 1, 1977

Final Rites Held for Joe Ausland Funeral services for Joseph Ausland were held on Wednesday, Nov 30, at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Hoffman with Rev. Robert Verdell officiating.
Providing music were Mrs. Donald Dynda at the organ, and Maynard Nordquist, Soloist,. Pallbearers were Ejner Back, Ivan Ausland, Harold Olsen, Ellard Larson, Gordon Larson and Daniel Anderson. Interment was in the Bethel cemetery.
The son of Swan and Mathilda Ausland. Joseph was born on Feb. 19, 1900, in Land township. He served in the United States Army during World War II, and was a barber in Hoffman and Forest Lake until he retired in Hoffman.
Joseph Ausland, 77, a lifetime resident of the Hoffman community, died on Sunday, Nov. 27, at the Grant County Hospital in Elbow Lake.
Survivors include three sisters: Mrs. John (Emily) Henjum and Mrs. Axel (Esther) Lindstrom, both of Hoffman, and Mrs. Viola Linnes of Albert Lea. Many nieces and nephews also survive. he was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and three brothers.

Obituary in Hoffman Tribune (MN) of Thursday, Oct 5, 1978

Rites Held for Anna Ausland         Funeral services were held on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 2 p. m. at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Hoffman for Mrs. Anna Ausland. Rev. Robert Vedell officiated. Interment was in the Bethel Cemetery, Hoffman.
        Providing music for the services was Maynard Nordquist, soloist, and Mrs. Donald Dynda, organist. Serving as pallbearers were David Fiebelkorn, Tim Soderholm, Mark Soderholm, Scott Starner, Mark Ausland, and Joel Spaulding.
        Anna was born on Dec 29, 1886, in Land township, the daughter of Peter and Christina Ahlbom. She was married to S. John Ausland on May 28, 1908. Mr. Ausland passed away in January of 1966. Mrs. Ausland had been very active in church affairs.
        Mrs. Anna Ausland, a life-long resident of Hoffman, died on Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Hoffman Care Center where she had made her home the past several months.         She is survived by two sons and two daughters: Joel Ausland of Apache Junction, AZ, Mrs. Harvey (Luella) Soderholm of Hoffman, Mrs. Allen (Mildred) Starner of Hoffman, and Ivan Ausland of Hoffman, 11 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, Calvin John, one brother, Helmer, and one sister, Hildur.
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Obituary in Grant County Herald (MN) of Thursday, Oct 5, 1978 Anna Ausland services held in Hoffman         Mrs. Anna Ausland, 91, life long resident of Hoffman, died Thursday, September 28th at the Hoffman Care Center.
        Funeral services for Mrs. Ausland were held Saturday September 30 at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Hoffman with the Rev. Robert Verdell officiating. Burial was in the Bethel Cemetary, Hoffman.
        Providing music was Maynard Nordquist soloist and Mrs. Daniel Dynda organist. Those serving as pallbearers were David Fiebelkorn. Tim Soderholm, Mark Soderholm, Scott Starner, Mark Ausland, and Joel Spaulding.
        Anna Ausland the daughter of Peter and Christina Ahlbom was born December 29, 1886 in Land Township. Mrs. Ausland was married to S. John Ausland May 28, 1908. Mr. Ausland passed away January 3, 1966. Mrs. Ausland had been very active in church affairs.
        Mrs. Ausland is survived by two sons and two daughters, Joel Ausland, Apachee Junction, Ar; Mrs. Harvey (Luella) Soderholm, Hoffman; Mrs. Allen (Mildred) Starner, Hoffman; and Ivan, Hoffman; 11 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren.
        She was preceded in death by her husband, one son Calvin John, one brother Helmer, and one sister, Hildur.

Hoffman Tribune of June 28, 1979

Lifetime Resident Rites Held     Funeral services for Mrs. Esther Lindstrom, 84, were held on Wednesday, June 27, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Hoffman, with the Rev. Robert C. Affeldt officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
    Furnishing music were Mrs. Donald Dynda, organist, and Maynard Nordquist, soloist. Pallbearers were Ivan Ausland, Adrian Linnes, Luther Linnes, Delos Albrecht, Carroll Johnson, and Richard Gulbrandson
    The daughter of Swan and Mathilda Ausland, Esther was born on Dec. 15, 1894, in Land township, Grant county. She was united in marriage to Peter A. Johnson on Oct. 3, 1923. The couple farmed in Land township until 1946 when they moved to Hoffman. Mr. Johnson died on May 30, 1954.
    On Aug. 31, 1961, she was married to Axel Lindstrom, and they continued to live in Hoffman. Mr. Lindstrom died on Nov. 13, 1977, and since that time Mrs. Lindstrom has lived at the Hoffman Care Center.
    Mrs. Lindstrom died on Sunday, June 24, 1979, at the Care Center here.
    Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Elaine) Roberts of Ludlow, SD; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. John (Emily) Henjum of Hoffman, and Mrs. Viola Linnes of Albert Lea; two step-daughters; Mrs. Frank (Lorene) Mayer of El Cerrito, CA, and Mrs. Delos (Eleanor) Albrecht of Buffalo Lake, and six step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister and four brothers.

Grant County Herald of Aug. 23, 1979

Mildred Starner     Mrs. Allen (Mildred) Starner, 66, lifetime resident of Hoffman, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, at Lake Region Hospital. Services will be Saturday Aug. 25, at 1 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, Hoffman, with the Rev. Robert Vedell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
    The daughter of John and Anna Ausland, she was born April 5, 1913, at Hoffman. After graduating from Hoffman High School and Moorhead State College, she taught school at Eldred for two years. On Aug. 23, 1936, she married Allen Starner. She taught school at Hoffman for 19 years, retiring in 1978. In 1972, she was selected outstanding elementary teacher from Grant County at the state fair. She was organist for many years at the Bethel Lutheran Church.
    She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Joanne of Minneapolis; two sons, Richard of Crystal and Stuart of Bozeman, Mont; five grandchild; a sister Mrs. Harvey (Louella) Soderholm of Hoffman; and two brothers, Joel Ausland of Apache Junction, Ariz., and Ivan Ausland of Hoffman.
    Friends may call at the Erickson Funeral Home, Hoffman, this evening and Saturday morning.
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The Hoffman Tribune of Aug 30, 1979 Final Rites held for Mildred Starner     Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 25 at the Bethel Lutheran Church for Mrs. Allen (Mildred) Starner of Hoffman. The Reverend Robert Vedell officiated. Burial was held in the church cemetery,.
    Mrs. Donald Dynda was the organist, while Mrs. Robert Vedell was the soloist. Pallbearers were John Starner, David Starner, Mark Soderholm, Steven Soderholm, David Fiebelkorn.
    Mrs. Starner was born on April 5, 1913 to John and Anna Ausland. She was born in Hoffman, and graduated from the Hoffman High School and Moorhead State College. Mildred taught at Eldred, MN. for two years and on August 23, 1936 she married Allen Starner. Mrs. Starner taught in the Hoffman School for nineteen years and retired in 1978. She was selected the Outstanding Elementary Teacher from Grant County at the Minnesota State Fair in 1972. She also served as organist at the Bethel Lutheran Church for many years.
    Mrs. Starner died on Wednesday, Aug 22 at the Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls at the age of 66.
    Surviving are her husband, a daughter, Joanne of Minneapolis; two sons, Richard of Crystal and Stuart of Boseman, Mont.; five grandchildren; a sist4er, Mrs. Harvey (Luella) Soderholm of Hoffman; and two brothers, Joel Ausland of Apachee Junction, Ariz. and Ivan Ausland of Hoffman.
    She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Calvin John.

Hoffman Tribune of Dec. 4, 1980

John Henjum Rites Held on Dec. 29     Funeral services were held for John Henjum, 93, resident of Hoffman, on Saturday, November 29, at 1 pm, at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Hoffman. The Rev. Robert Vedell officiated. Interment was held in the Wennersborg cemetery, Hoffman.
    Mrs. Donald Dynda was the organist, and Maynard Nordquist was the soloist. Pallbearers were Jack Pagel, John Grabver, Thomas Talmo, Adrian Linnes, Luther Linnes, David Martinson and Charles Whittemore.
    The son of Amund and Turid Henjum. John was born February 28, 1887 in Sogn, Norway. He came to the United States in 1907 and settled in Hoffman. John later homesteaded in South Dakota and then returned to Hoffman in 1910.
    John Henjum was united in marriage to Emily Ausland in November 20, 1912, and has lived in Hoffman since then. He owned adn operated the Hoffman Meat Market with John Ausland for almost 45 years, selling out in 1956. He continued working part time until 1976. He was active in community affairs serving as city treasurer for many years on the school board, church board, and the Hoffman Volunteer Fire Department.
    John Henjum died Wednesday, November 26, at the Douglas County Hospital.
    Surviving are his wife; two daughters; Mrs. Thordis Whittenmore of Elgin, Oregon, and Mrs. Arnold (Vivian) Gruber of Minneapolis; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Martin (Tordis) Grimsrud of Drammen, Norway.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, three brothers, and a daughter Signe Martinson.

Hoffman Tribune of Thurs. May 27, 1982

Final Rites for Emily Henjum     Funeral services for Mrs. John (Emily) Henjum of Hoffman were held on Tuesday, May 24, at 2 p.m., at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Hoffman with the Rev. Robert Vedell officiating. Burial was in the Wennersborg cemetery.
    Providing music was Colleen Larson as organist, and Maynard Nordquist as soloist. Serving as pallbearers were Thomas Talms, Dayton Martinson, Adrian Linnes, Marshall Bjerke, Ivan Ausland, and Harvey Soderholm.
    The daughter of Swan and Mathilda Ausland, Emily was born October 14, 1887 in Land Township, Grant County. With the exception of one year, she has been a lifelong resident of the Hoffman Area. Emily was baptized at the Wennersborg Church, confirmed at Bethel , and was united in marriage to John Henjum November 20, 1912 at Bethel Church in Hoffman. Mr. Henjum passed away November 26, 1980.
    Mrs. Henjum had been very active in the activities of the church including the ladies circle. Mrs. John Henjum died on Saturday, May 22, at the Hoffman Care Center at the age of 94 years.
    Survivors include two daughters; Mrs. Thordis Whittemore of Elgin, OR, and Mrs. Arnold (Vivian) Gruber of Minneapolis; eight grandchildren; one sister; Mrs. Viola Linnes of Albert Lea.
    Emily was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter Signe Martinson, four brothers, and three sisters. Erickson Funeral Home of Hoffman was in charge of the arrangements.
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Birth announcement in Grant County Herald of Thursday Oct. 20, 1887
    Swan Ausland smiles over the happy arrival of a girl at his house on last Saturday.

Hoffman Herald of Thurs. Jan 8, 1987

Irene Lindstrom Final Rite Held     Funeral services for Miss Irene Lindstrom of Hoffman were held on Monday, Jan 5, 1987, at 1:30 p.m., at Bethel Lutheran Church in Hoffman. Rev. Loren Lespaldt officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery.
    Providing music were Mrs. Laverne Olson, organist, and Rodger Anderson, soloist. Casket bearers were Robert Krava, Earle Bomardier, Jay Myster, Arch Milard, Larry Marquard, and Richard Johnson.
    The daughter of Albert and Mabel (Thompson) Lindstrom, Irene was born on Feb. 10, 1926, in Roseville Township, Grant County, Minnesota. She was baptised and confirmed in the Bethel Lutheran Church, andf attended rural school in Roseville Township, later graduating from Hoffman High School. Miss Lindstrom attended business school in Minneapolis and for several months worked for an attorney. For 39 years, Irene was employed by the Otter Tail Power Co. in Fergus Falls. She retired on Jan. 1, 1984, and has since made her home with her mother in Hoffman.
    Miss Lindstrom was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church, a volunteer for many years at the State Hospital in Fergus Falls, a volunteer with the Red Cross, and a member of the Kilo Club.
    Irene Lindstrom passed away on Friday, Jan 1, 1987, at her home in Hoffman.
    She is survived by her mother, Mabel Lindstrom of Hoffman, aunts and uncles, and many cousins. She was proceeded in death by her father and an infant brother.

Obituary of Hoffman Tribune of July 8, 1987

Joel Ausland Final Rite Held         Funeral services for Mr. Joel Ausland, 78, of Hoffman, MN, were held on Tuesday, July 7, at 11 a.m., at Bethel Lutheran Church, Hoffman, with Rev. Theodore Carlson officiating. Internment was in Bethel Cemetery, Hoffman.
    Furnishing music were Mrs Laverne Olson, organist, and Maynard Nordquist and Harriet Hubredk soloists.
        The son of John and Annie (Ahlborn) Ausland. Joel was born on Oct. 21, 1908 in Hoffman. He was baptized and confirmed in the Bethel Lutheran Church in Hoffman, and he graduated from high school in Hoffman. He later graduated from the Minneapolis Business School.
        Mr. Ausland worked at Baraboo, Wisconsin, and later returned to Hoffman where he was in the trucking business. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Crow on Sept. 29, 1946 in Minneapolis. The couple bought a trucking company in Elbow Lake which they operated for many years. They lived in Arizona for 11 years, and had returned to Hoffman to live one year ago.
        Mr. Ausland was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church. He was an avid sportsman and loved bowling and other activities.
        Joel Ausland passed away on Friday, July 3, 1987, at the Hoffman Care Center in Hoffman, MN.
        Survivors include his wife, Evelyn of Hoffman, three children: Delano Ausland of Albert Lea, MN, Darlene Spaulding of Bloomington, MN, and Dennis Ausland of Hoffman; three step children: Marsha Huseth of Naples, FL, Bill Crow of Bloomington, MN, and Camille Mickelson of Elbow Lake; 9 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Harvey (Luella) Soderholm of Hoffman, and one brother, Ivan Ausland of Hoffman.
        He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Mildred Starner, one brother, Calvin Ausland, and his first wife Pearl who passed away March 7, 1945.

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