Martha Sofia (Overland) Endreland (1858-1942)

OVERLAND, ENDRELAND

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 12/23/2024 at 21:53:02

From Story City Herald March 19, 1942 (page 1)

MRS. ENDRELAND DIED SATURDAY

Mrs. Martha Endreland, 83, died at her home northwest of town last Saturday night following a protracted illness partly brought on by injuries sustained in a fall several months ago.

Funeral services were held yesterday, the funeral being held at the St. Paul church after a short prayer service in the home, with Rev. Odean Monson officiating, assisted by Rev. Oppedal and Rev. Buland. Interment was made in the Overland cemetery.

Obituary

Martha Sofia Overland was born November 13, 1858, in Nerstrand, Norway. She was baptized and confirmed in the church at that place. In May, 1885, she was united in marriage to Berge Endreland. They made their home in Norway until 1891, when they came to Hamilton county, Iowa.

The family joined the Clear Lake and Ellsworth church, where they were faithful members. Shortly after coming to this country her husband became ill and passed away, leaving her with two small children. The future did not look bright for her, but with her unbounded faith in God and with help from many kind friends, whom she often mentioned, she was able by hard work and good management to establish a home for herself and her children until they grew to manhood.

When her sons became old enough to farm alone, she rented the farm near Rosendale where she has since resided.

On December 15, 1941, she was injured in a fall and was brought to the hospital in Story City, here she remained until February 2nd, when she expressed a desire to be brought to her home. This was done, but although she received the best of care, the injuries, with complications, caused her death on March 14, 1942, at the age of 83 years, 4 months and 1 day.

She leaves to mourn the loss of a good mother, two sons, Ole of Thompson, and Selmer at home, whose loving care and consideration for her comfort has been unusual. There are also five grandchildren, Berge, Helen, Kenneth, Elsie and Sidney Endreland, all of Thompson, besides other relatives here and in Norway.

Blessed be her memory.