Bertha Karine Anfinson (1876-1942)

ANFINSON, SORENSON, TEMPLER, OPSTVEDT

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 12/23/2024 at 12:13:52

From Story City Herald February 26, 1942 (page 2)

OBITUARY OF MISS BERTHA ANFINSON

Bertha Karine Anfinson, oldest of ten children, was born to Anfin and Lessie Anfinson on their farm northeast of Story City on August 4th, 1876, and passed away at the home of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Sorenson of Spring Valley, Minn., on Feb. 18, 1942, at the age of 65 years, six months and 14 days.

Living at home with her parents until their death in 1919, she went to make her home with her sister, Inger, where she remained until she died, with the exception of a few years when she stayed at the homes of friends and relatives while Mr. and Mrs. Sorenson were in Canada.

Bertha was loved by all who knew her. She possessed a very gentle nature, always being very grateful for any kindness shown her. Practically all her life she had been in poor health but the last ten years became very feeble and remained in bed a greater part of the time. She was graciously and tenderly cared for at the Sorenson home, their foremost thought being for her care and comfort at all times.

Mrs. Sorenson brought the body from Spring Valley and services were held in the North St. Petri church, Rev. Paulsrud in charge. Burial was in the family lot at the Mamrelund cemetery.

The casket bearers were Lewis Charlson, Lewis Braland, Martin Tjernagel, Lars Skeie, Carl Holland and Henry Skeie. Special singing was rendered by Theodore Hoversten.

Besides her sister, Inger, she is survived by one other sister, Jane Templer of St. Paul, Minn., four brothers, Henry of Dilke, Sask., Canada; Oscar of Lake Crystal, Minn.; Andrew of Story City, and Benhard of Huxley; also one aunt, Mrs. Tom Opstvedt of Roland, and one uncle, S. M. Opstvedt of Story City. Three brothers, on an infant, Oliver and George, preceded her in death.