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John Edward Vithen

Birth	:	16 Jul 1905 Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	31 Jan 1995 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6594505, -95.3281403
Description	:	JOHN EDWARD VITHEN, 89 July 16, 1905 - January 31, 1995 HARLAN - John Edward Vithen, the oldest son of Andrew P. and Dorthea (Jensen) Lindstrom-Vithen, was born on July 16, 1905. in Poplar, Audubon County. He attended school at Sharon #3 and Jackson #1. He assisted his father on a farm just south of Poplar until 1923, and continued as a hired farm laborer until 1928, except for one year when he was employed at the Poplar store. He married Jessie Roberts of Red Line, Iowa on August 22, 1928. In January, 1929, they moved to the Pete Schmidt farm in Polk... Read More	JOHN EDWARD VITHEN, 89 July 16, 1905 - January 31, 1995 HARLAN - John Edward Vithen, the oldest son of Andrew P. and Dorthea (Jensen) Lindstrom-Vithen, was born on July 16, 1905. in Poplar, Audubon County. He attended school at Sharon #3 and Jackson #1. He assisted his father on a farm just south of Poplar until 1923, and continued as a hired farm laborer until 1928, except for one year when he was employed at the Poplar store. He married Jessie Roberts of Red Line, Iowa on August 22, 1928. In January, 1929, they moved to the Pete Schmidt farm in Polk Township. Both of their daughters were born there. In March, 1938, the family moved to the Hans Nielsen farm in Jackson Township, where he farmed in partnership with his brother-in-law, James Nelson. In March, 1945, they moved to the Nelson farm, and continued to farm both places. They held a farm sale in January, 1963, and moved to their present home in Harlan. He worked for the Shelby County Department of Roads for several years, until his retirement. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. He died January 31, 1995, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa at age 89 years, 6 months and 15 days. Preceding him in death were his parents; one sister, Oda Martens; one half-brother, Tony Lindstrom; two half-sisters, Esther Nelson and Margaret Petersen; and one son-in-law, Jerome Legan. Survivors include his wife Jessie of Harlan; two daughters, Jeannine (Lyle) Poldberg of Carter Lake, Iowa and Jeanette (Merlyn) Knudsen of Kimballton, Iowa; one brother, Emil Vithen of Kimballton, Iowa; one sister, Sadie Hanson of Harlan, Iowa; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held February 3, 1995, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with Rev. Jon Benson officiating. Casket bearers were seven of John's grandsons: Warren Poldberg, Brain Poldberg, Bradley Legan, Bryan Kite, Steve Heuton, Kevin Larsen and Max Knudsen. Burial was in the Harlan cemetery. Burmeister Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. From the Harlan News-Advertiser (Harlan, Iowa) - Friday 03 Mar 1995

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John Edward Vithen death on 31 Jan 1995 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
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Longitude: -95.3281403

Family Members:

Parent

Andrew Peter Vithen

(1869 - 1945)

Dorthea Marie Jensen Vithen

(1871 - 1926)

Spouse

Jessie May Roberts Vithen

(1905 - 2003)

Siblings

Selma Christine “Sadie” Vithen Hanson

(1910 - 2003)

Oda Jensine Vithen Martens

(1913 - 1991)

Carl Anton “Tony” Lindstrom

(1892 - 1972)

Margaret Lindstrom Petersen

(1900 - 1978)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

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Coordinate: 41.6617012, -95.2130966

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Coordinate: 41.5277700, -95.2988900

15. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

16. Olson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5275002, -95.3806000

17. Washington Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

18. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

19. Heine Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5277500, -95.4033000

20. Red Line Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7178574, -95.1517029

21. Michaelsen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7124000, -95.1463500

22. Saint Mary's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

23. Oak Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7813988, -95.2074966

24. Graceland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4935989, -95.3368988