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John S. Stenberg

Birth	:	6 Aug 1846 Hedmark fylke, Norway
Death	:	10 Mar 1944 Slater, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Slater, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8780000, -93.6760000
Description	:	Son of Hans Hanson Stenberg and Katrina Jacobsdatter Blackerud. From Nevada Evening Journal March 16, 1944 (page 3) Funeral Services Held at Slater for Pioneer Citizen Slater, March 16--Funeral services for John Stenberg, 97, were held Sunday afternoon. A brief prayer service was held at the home at 2 o'clock and at 2:30 services were held at the Bethlehem Lutheran church. Rev. P. E. Onstad had charge of the services, assisted by Rev. E. R. Rorem of Story City. The beautiful floral offerings were arranged by Mrs. M. S. Heggen and Mrs. R. C. Lande. A... Read More	Son of Hans Hanson Stenberg and Katrina Jacobsdatter Blackerud. From Nevada Evening Journal March 16, 1944 (page 3) Funeral Services Held at Slater for Pioneer Citizen Slater, March 16--Funeral services for John Stenberg, 97, were held Sunday afternoon. A brief prayer service was held at the home at 2 o'clock and at 2:30 services were held at the Bethlehem Lutheran church. Rev. P. E. Onstad had charge of the services, assisted by Rev. E. R. Rorem of Story City. The beautiful floral offerings were arranged by Mrs. M. S. Heggen and Mrs. R. C. Lande. A large number of gifts to missions in memory of Mr. Stenberg were given by relatives and friends. M. C. Severson of Ames sang a solo, "Behold a Host." Rev. P. E. Onstad sang a Norwegian solo, "Jeg Veed Mig En Sovn I Jesu Navn," and the congregation sang the hymn, "O Happy Day When We Shall Stand." In behalf of the relatives Dr. G. J. Severson gave a talk on the life of Mr. Stenberg, who was his uncle. The pallbearers were J. C. Ersland and H. O. Peterson of Ames; Martin Maland of Huxley; James Stenberg of Ellsworth; Casper Stenberg of Jewell, and Louis Sheldahl. Burial was made in the Bethlehem cemetery. Johannes Stenberg was born at Toten, Hedemarken, Norway, August 2, 1846, and died March 1, 1944 at his home in Slater at the age of 97 years, 7 months and 8 days. He grew to manhood in the community of his birth and came to America with his parents in 1866. After a three year stay in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, he came to Iowa, joining his parents who lived in a sod house on a claim southeast of the present town of Sheldahl. His marriage to Mary Severson took place at the Palestine church in 1873 with Rev. Osmond Sheldahl officiating. Having no children of their own, they reared four foster children, Carrie Mason, Linnie and Minnie Lilleberg and the late Rev. John Stenberg of Duluth, Minn. When the town of Sheldahl was founded he was persuaded to open a wagon and cabinet shop. Later he was joined by his brother, Severt and the firm became known as John Stenberg and Bro. In 1886 he moved back to the farm south of Huxley, where he lived until 1898 when he moved to Slater, where he continued to live until death called him. His wife died in 1908. In 1910 he married Martha Maland, who survives him. He was a man long to be remembered by all who knew him, as a fine Christian man, who loved to serve and do good. As a member of the Palestine and Bethlehem congregations, he served in many capacities as chorister, deacon, trustee, secretary, S. S. supt., S. S. teacher and in many other ways. He was blessed with a fine personality and made friends everywhere. He is survived by his wife, two foster daughters, Mrs. H. O. Peterson of Ames and Mrs. A. G. Raynes of Ames and three half brothers, Henry Stenberg of Thompson, Joseph Stenberg of Elmore, Minn., and Oscar Stenberg of Webster City, and a large number of relatives and friends. Foster children Findagrave memorials: Carrie Mason Rayness 107571056, Helmine "Minnie" Lilleberg Peterson 153706275, Olina "Linnie" Nelson Nielsen 104113072.

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John S. Stenberg's memorial is located at: Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Slater, Story County, USA.
When did John S. Stenberg death?
John S. Stenberg death on 10 Mar 1944 in Slater, Story County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John S. Stenberg's memorial?
Latitude: 41.8780000
Longitude: -93.6760000

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Mary Severson Stenberg

(1851 - 1908)

Martha Malinde Christina Maland Stenberg

(1861 - 1948)

Siblings

Hans H Stenberg

(1837 - 1920)

Severt Stenberg

(1850 - 1928)

(unknow - unknow)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Slater, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8780000, -93.6760000

2. Slater Cemetery
Slater, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8713989, -93.6753006

3. Sheldahl Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8507996, -93.6928024

4. Sheldahl Lutheran Cemetery
Palestine Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9071910, -93.6954800

5. Willie Coons Farm Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8347950, -93.6783760

6. Fjeldberg Cemetery
Huxley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8786011, -93.5997009

7. Bethany Cemetery
Kelley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9366989, -93.6594009

8. Ballard Grove Cemetery
Huxley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8999872, -93.5918840

9. Lincoln Cemetery
Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9235992, -93.6097031

10. Palestine Cemetery
Huxley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8770000, -93.5813000

11. Kelley Community Cemetery
Kelley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9496000, -93.6582000

12. Hillsdale Cemetery
Madrid, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8774986, -93.7857971

13. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7948643, -93.6396396

14. United Brethren Cemetery
Union Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8282776, -93.7769165

15. Lem Small Cemetery
Madison Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7989616, -93.7425766

16. Walnut Grove Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9468994, -93.5903015

17. Crocker Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7785988, -93.6778030

18. Hopkins Grove Cemetery
Union Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8116989, -93.7806015

19. Cambridge Cemetery
Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9067600, -93.5424400

20. Mount Hope Cemetery
Madrid, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8647003, -93.8167038

21. Polk City Cemetery
Madison Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7740120, -93.7028550

22. Beebe Cemetery
Polk City, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7694320, -93.7096660

23. Clark Cemetery
Luther, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9623146, -93.7752838

24. White Oak Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8347000, -93.5357000