OBITUARY: Thorvald (Tom) Lindley, 1868-1943, Mitchell County, Iowa




                     Thorvald (Tom) Lindley

Thorvald Olson (Tom) Lindelien, son of Ole and Kari Hansdatter Enger
Lindelien, was born in Norway in 1868.  He came with his parents, brothers,
and sister to America in 1869.  They settled in Cedar Township, Mitchell
County, Iowa near his father's brother, Levor Olson Lindelien, who had
immigrated years before.  The family surname was changed to Lindley.
Tom lived with his parents in Cedar Township until he grew to manhood,
when he purchased a farm in Rock Township with his brother Henry.  They
farmed in partnership until six years ago when he moved to Osage and
lived with his brother Gilbert.

He bought a farm in Osage Township with his brother Gilbert and they
worked together for six years until Tom became ill and lost his strength.
They sold their property and Tom went to live with his brother, Henry,
in Rock Township.

He suffered a stroke on November 1, and died November 2, 1943.  His two
brothers and his nephew, Oscar Lindley, were at his bedside.  He was
buried Friday, November 5, 1943 in the family lot in Rock Creek cemetery.
The Rev. C. Blaine Gunderson conducted the service.


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