OBITUARY: Etta Sophia (Iverson) Nelson, 1882-1962, Mitchell County, Iowa




                    Etta Sophia Iverson Nelson

Funeral services for a long-time resident of Mitchell County, Mrs.
Oscar Nelson, 80, were held Saturday at Champion Funeral Home in
Osage and at Rock Creek Lutheran church.  Mrs. Nelson had been in
failing health, and had been confined to Mitchell County Memorial
hospital in Osage since suffering a stroke six weeks ago.  She died
last Wednesday.

The Rev John Quam, Rock Creek pastor, was in charge of the services.
Burial was in the Rock Creek cemetery.

Etta Sophia Iverson was born February 19, 1882, in Jack Creek Township,
Emmet County, Iowa, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nels Iverson.  She
was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran church in Wallingford,
and became a member of that parish.

Her marriage to Oscar B. Nelson of Rudd took place on September 11,
1907.  They made their home on the Nelson farm that has remained
their home. The Nelsons observed their golden wedding anniversary
in 1957.  She was active in the Ladies’ Aid at Rock Creek Lutheran
church and was a circle member.

Surviving are her husband, Oscar, one daughter, Mrs. Alvin (Alma) Kling,
one son, Obert, all of Osage, three grandsons, and one brother, John
Iverson of Wallingford.

Her parents, one granddaughter, Joyce Nelson, and one brother, Edward
N. Iverson, preceded her in death.



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