Monona County IA Archives Obituaries.....Swenson, Ida Christina Nelson June 10, 1944
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Mrs. Adolph Swenson Dies             1944

	The Soldier community was shocked and saddened Saturday evening when 
word came that Mrs. Adolph Swenson had passed away unexpectedly at the 
Lutheran hospital in Sioux City following an operation earlier that day.  She 
had not been feeling well for a few days before her death.
	Mrs. Swenson was only 50 years old, the mother of three fine sons.  
She was one of Soldier’s most hhighly respected women—one who was always 
willing to do her part in the church and community and to help others.  She 
was a devoted wife and mother and at all times taught her children the right 
ways of life.  This fact was born out when her son, Clayton, was awarded the 
American Legion award at graduation exercises this spring.
	Funeral services were held at the south church Wednesday afternoon, 
Rev. Hoff in charge of the sermon.  Burial was in Soldier Valley cemetery 
under the direction of Ralph Oldham.
	Mrs. Ida Swenson, daughter of Andrew and Annie Nelson, was born May 
13, 1894 at Soldier, Iowa, where she was baptized in the Lutheran church.  In 
childhood she moved to South Dakota, after the death of her father, where she 
lived for several years, later coming back to Soldier.  While in South Dakota 
she was confirmed in the Lutheran faith.
	On October 14, 1925 she was united in marriage to Adolph Swenson and 
to this union were born three sons.  She was a faithful and loving wife and 
mother, giving of her time and strength unselfishly for her family and home, 
earnest in her desire to give her boys Christian training in the home and in 
the Sunday school.
	Her health began to fail some time ago and on Saturday, June 10 she 
submitted to an operation at the Lutheran hospital in Sioux City after which 
she suddenly passed away at the age of 50 years and 28 days.  Her death came 
as a shock to all, and she leaves to mourn passing, her devoted husband, three 
sons,  and Helen Haugen Swenson who made her home there for many years.  She 
is also survived by three brothers:  Nicholai, Severine and Joseph, and two 
sisters:  Carrie and Mary, and one half sister, Selma.  She was preceded in 
death by her parents, three half-brothers and four half-sisters.  A large 
number of other relatives and friends also mourn her loss as she was a kind 
and friendly person who will be sadly missed.
	We thank God for her life and pray that He will bless her memory among 
us.
	(Poem entitled “The Mother Watch” follows obit)


Additional Comments:
some sources lists maiden name as Nelsen

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