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Lena Sophia Peterson Olson

Birth	:	10 May 1836 Vist, Linköpings kommun, Östergötlands län, Sweden
Death	:	11 Feb 1925 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	South Marion Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2327995, -93.8735962
Description	:	Stratford Courier February 12, 1925 Death of Mrs. Will Olson Word was received here yesterday of the death of Mrs. Will Olson of Des Moines, she having passed away late Tuesday afternoon. She had been in poor health for a number of years but during this winter had failed rapidly. She is a former highly respected pioneer citizen of this community. The remains will be shipped to Stratford and funeral services will be held the latter part of this week. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Stratford Courier February 19,... Read More	Stratford Courier February 12, 1925 Death of Mrs. Will Olson Word was received here yesterday of the death of Mrs. Will Olson of Des Moines, she having passed away late Tuesday afternoon. She had been in poor health for a number of years but during this winter had failed rapidly. She is a former highly respected pioneer citizen of this community. The remains will be shipped to Stratford and funeral services will be held the latter part of this week. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Stratford Courier February 19, 1925 Lena Sophia Olson, nee Hjelm, was born in Sweden, May 10, 1836 and departed from this life in Des Moines, February 11, 1925, having attained the ripe old age of 88 years, 9 months and 1 day. She came to America during the year 1856 and immediately located with them in what was known as "Swede Bend." She was united in marriage to William Olson here on January 29, 1863, and to this union ten children were born of whom nine survive their mother. She is mourned by her aged husband and five sons and five daughters. They are: William, Frank, Oscar, Lewis and August, all of Des Moines; Mrs. O.E. Atkinson, of Stratford; Mrs. Nels Benson and Mrs. McNutt, of Des Moines; Mrs. C.B. Hayes of Chicago. She also left a sister, Mrs. Carrie Barch of Chicago, and five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren to mourn her demise.

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Lena Sophia Peterson Olson's memorial is located at: South Marion Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton County, USA.
When did Lena Sophia Peterson Olson death?
Lena Sophia Peterson Olson death on 11 Feb 1925 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.2327995
Longitude: -93.8735962

Family Members:

Parent

Lars Hjelm Peterson

(1810 - unknow)

Spouse

William Olof Olson

(1833 - 1930)

Siblings

Lewis Peter Peterson

(1838 - 1920)

Children

John L Olson

(unknow - 1871)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. South Marion Cemetery
Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2327995, -93.8735962

2. Oakwood Cemetery
Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2942009, -93.9182968

3. Mineral Ridge Cemetery
Ridgeport, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1749992, -93.9266968

4. Hooks Point Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2944530, -93.9199090

5. Hardin Township Cemetery
Hardin Township, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2411003, -93.9708023

6. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Boone, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1700000, -93.8070000

7. Boone County Poor Farm Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1591100, -93.9159000

8. White Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1777992, -93.9636002

9. Lake Center Cemetery
Stanhope, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2482986, -93.7568970

10. Leininger Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1492004, -93.8356018

11. Lawn Hill Cemetery
Stanhope, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2677994, -93.7611008

12. Nesse Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3250008, -93.8933029

13. Neese Cemetery
Homer, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3250000, -93.8935000

14. Linn Cemetery
Pilot Mound, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2045330, -93.9970230

15. Vegors Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3177986, -93.9421997

16. Mackey Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1675000, -93.7565000

17. Runyan Cemetery
Pilot Mound, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1749992, -94.0015030

18. Saint Pauls Church Cemetery
Jewell, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2490100, -93.7173400

19. Schlicht Cemetery
Fraser, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1444200, -93.9780100

20. Bass Cemetery
Dayton, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2966995, -94.0149994

21. Saratoga Cemetery
Stanhope, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3539009, -93.8167038

22. Pilot Mound Cemetery
Pilot Mound, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1636200, -94.0282600

23. Ellsworth Clear Lake Cemetery
Randall, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2268930, -93.6926200

24. Bass Point Cemetery
Boone, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0992012, -93.8957977