OBITUARY: Olaus Norby, 1860-1934, Mitchell Co., Iowa




                          Olaus Norby

Olaus Norby was born at Black Earth, Dane County, Wis. Oct. 14, 1860,
and at the age of 8 he came to Mitchell county, Iowa, with his parents.
They located on the old Norby homestead in Cedar Township.

On this place Olaus spent his childhood and youth until his marriage
to Sigrid (Sarah) Fosholdt, of this community on July 1, 1887.

Immediately after their marriage, they located on their farm in Rock
Grove Township, Floyd County, where through diligence and God’s blessing
they established a beautiful home.  To this union three children were
born.

Besides his wife, the following children survive: Tillman, who lives
on the home place, and Mrs. Joseph (Martha) Hagen, of Osage.  A son,
Sigurd Harloff, preceded his father in death November 1, 1924. The
following brothers and sisters also survive: Lauritz and Carl of
this community; Edward of Parshall ND; Mrs. Anton (Marie) Lundene
and Mrs. Nick (Thea) Johnson, both of Osage; and Mrs. Martin
(Elizabeth) Klemesrud of Grand Forks, ND.  There are also seven
grandchildren surviving.

In the fall of 1919, the Norbys moved to Osage, where they have
since lived.

Mr. Norby was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church and
since coming into this community has always been a highly respected
and active member of the local congregation.

The departed brother had enjoyed good health until about three years
ago.  On March 29, 1934, he became seriously ill and has since been
confined to his bed.  He died August 10, 1934.  The cause of his
death, besides the usual infirmities of old age, was hardening of
the arteries.

Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. O.C. Myhre at the home
at 1 o’clock, and at the Rock Creek Lutheran church at 2 o’clock.

Interment was made in the Rock Creek Lutheran cemetery.



        Copyright 2004, Steve Norby