Obituary: Adams County, Wisconsin: Martha Marie ELLINGSEN ************************************************************************ Submitted by Joan Benner, May 2005 © All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************************************ From the Necedah Republican, Thursday August 26, 1920, Page 1 Mrs. Martha Marie ELLINGSEN died Sunday morning, August 22, at her home three miles west of Arkdale. She had been in failing health for the past two years. Martha Marie LARSON was born on the old homestead, two miles East of Arkdale, March 1, 1870. She was married to Erick ELLINGSEN January 20, 1898. This union was blessed with 5 children, one of whom, a daughter Mabel, preceded her mother in death. Besides her husband deceased is survived by four children: Mrs. Jennie GLORVIGEN of Alberta, Canada; Otis, Agnes and Clarence. She is also survived by one sister, Miss Anna LARSON and one brother Edward LARSON. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran church and the north side Ladies Aid Society. Deceased was a faithful wife, a tender mother and a true sister. It is our hope she has attained to life eternal through Jesus Christ. The funeral was held at the West Church Thursday, August 26th, Rev. A. J. Raftshol officiating. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Card of Thanks on same page is from Elick ELLINGSEN and children.