Myrtle Katherine Nelson
Johan Vilhelm (John William) "Bill" Granberg was born October 31, 1901, in Nederluleå, Norrbotten, Sweden, and died February 2, 1985, St. Anthony's Hospital Central, Denver, Adams Co., CO, at age 83. He is the son of Nils Emans Nilsson of Sweden, and Charlotta Vilhelmina Engman of Sweden.
Myrtle Katherine Nelson was born August 29, 1901, in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, and died July 18, 1994, in Denver, Adams Co., CO, at age 92. She is the daughter of Clarence Cornelius Nelson of Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, and Edith Christina Larson of the Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI.
John William "Bill" Granberg and Myrtle Katherine Nelson were married on February 24, 1923, in Dixon, Gregory Co., SD.
John William "Bill" Granberg and Myrtle Katherine (Nelson) Granberg had three children:
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Myrtle Katherine Nelson was born August 29, 1901, in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.
Johan Vilhelm (John William) "Bill" Granberg was born October 31, 1901, in Nederluleå, Norrbotten, Sweden.
Johan Vilhelm (John William) "Bill" Granberg Birth Record.
The Granberg family departed April 25, 1902, from Liverpool, England, aboard the S. S. Celtic, arriving in the Port of New York on May 3, 1902.
The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Olaus Larson (age 54) born in Sweden to Sweden-born parents, is a married Farmer, and who owns his farm free of a mortgage, and is living in the Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Katharine O. Larson (age 57) born in Sweden to Sweden-born parents; his unmarried daughter, Edith C. Larson (age 22), born in Wisconsin to Sweden-born parents, who Does Housekeeping; his unmarried son, Elmer Larson (age 19) born in Wisconsin to Sweden-born parents, a Farm Laborer; his unmarried son, Walter E. Larson (age 17) born in Wisconsin to Sweden-born parents, a Farm Laborer; his daughter, Freeda M. Larson (age 13) born in Wisconsin to Sweden-born parents; his granddaughter, Myrtle Larson (age 3) born in Illinois to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents; his granddaughter, Hazel Larson (age 2) born in Illinois to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents; and his grandson, Paul E. Larson (age 4/12) born in Illinois to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 3, 1910, shows Clarence C. Nelson (age 31) born in Illinois to Sweden-born parents is a General Farm Farmer owning his farm and is living in Dixon Twp., Gregory Co., SD. Living with him is his wife of 10 years, Edith C. Nelson (age 27) born in Wisconsin to Sweden-born parents, with all five of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his children: Myrtle C. Nelson (age 8) born in Illinois; Hazel M. Nelson (age 7) born in Illinois; Paul E. Nelson (age 5) born in Illinois; Fern E. Nelson (age 2) born in South Dakota; and Olive S. Nelson (age 1/12) born in South Dakota.
Clarence Cornelius Nelson and his children in his potato field, Dixon Twp., Gregory Co., SD, about 1910. The enhanced and colorized photo was created using AI from an original grayscale photo, so the colors are not correct. Original picture courtesy of Velma Leona (Goodman) Fraley.
Clarence Cornelius Nelson told his children that if they couldn't find anything to do, they had to go out in the fields and pick up rocks and take them out of the fields. They always had to keep busy.
Left to right: Edith Christina (Larson) Nelson; Hazel Marguerite Nelson; Paul Emil Nelson; and Myrtle Katherine Nelson. Dixon Twp., Gregory Co., SD, 1916. The enhanced and colorized photo was created using AI from an original grayscale photo, so the colors are not correct.
The Clarence Cornelius Nelson and Edith Christina (Larson) Nelson family, Dixon Twp., Gregory Co., SD, 1917. The enhanced and colorized photo was created using AI from an original grayscale photo, so the colors are not correct.
Back row: Paul Emil Nelson; Hazel Marguerite Nelson; Myrtle Katherine Nelson; Edith Christina (Larson) Nelson; and Clarence Cornelius Nelson.
Front row: Fern Emily Rosebud Nelson; Olive Sophia Nelson; Laurel Victoria Nelson; and Walter Rosander Nelson.
The Nelson siblings, Dixon Twp., Gregory Co., SD, 1919. The enhanced and colorized photo was created using AI from an original grayscale photo, so the colors are not correct.
Left to right: Violet Theodora Nelson; Olive Sophia Nelson; Laurel Victoria Nelson; Paul Emil Nelson; Hazel Marguerite Nelson; and Myrtle Katherine Nelson.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 13, 1920, shows Clarence C. Nelson (age 41) born in Illinois to Sweden-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm and living in Dixon Twp., Gregory Co., SD. Living with him is his wife Edith C. Nelson (age 36) born in Wisconsin to Sweden-born parents. Living with them are his nine unmarried children, all born to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents: Myrtle K. Nelson (age 18) born in Illinois, a Rural School Teacher; Hazel M. Nelson (age 17) born in Illinois; Paul E. Nelson (age 14) born in Illinois; Fern E. R. Nelson (age 12) born in South Dakota; Laurel V. Nelson (age 9) born in South Dakota; Walter R. Nelson (age 4-7/12) born in South Dakota; Violet T. Nelson (age 1-7/12) born in South Dakota; and Norman N. Nelson (age 1/12) born in South Dakota. Clarence C. Nelson was the census enumerator.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 21, 1920, shows John Gronberg (age 41) born in Sweden to Sweden-born parents and having emigrated in 1902 and becoming a naturalized citizen in 1909 is a Farmer owning his farm with a mortgage and is living in the Town of Prentice, Price Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Charlotte Gronberg (age 42) born in Sweden to Sweden-born parents and having emigrated in 1902 and becoming a naturalized citizen in 1909. Living with them are his three unmarried children, all born to Sweden-born parents: John W. Gronberg (age 18) born in Sweden and having emigrated in 1902 and becoming a naturalized citizen, who is a Laborer; Anna M. Gronberg (age 11) born in Wisconsin; and Carl H. Gronberg (age 10/12) born in Wisconsin.
John William "Bill" Granberg and Myrtle Katherine Nelson were married February 24, 1923, in Dixon, Gregory Co., SD.
John William "Bill" Granberg and Myrtle Katherine Nelson Marriage Record.
John William "Bill" Granberg and Myrtle Katherine Nelson Marriage Picture, 1923. The enhanced and colorized photos were created using AI from original grayscale photos, so the colors are not correct.
William Berthal "Bill" Granberg was born November 19, 1925, in the Village of Prentice, Price Co., WI.
The six Nelson sisters, South Dakota, 1928. The enhanced and colorized photo was created using AI from an original grayscale photo, so the colors are not correct.
Left to right: Myrtle Katherine (Nelson) Granberg; Hazel Marguerite Nelson; Fern Emily Rosebud Nelson; Olive Sophia Nelson; Laurel Victoria Nelson; and Violet Theodora Nelson.
Geraldine Joyce "Geri" Granberg was born November 3, 1929, in Gregory Co., SD.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 17, 1930, shows Wm. J. Granberg (age 28) born in Sweden to Sweden-born parents having emigrated in 1902 and a naturalized citizen and first married at age 21 is a Garage Blacksmith owning his own home and is living in Dixon Twp., Gregory Co., SD. Living with him is his wife, Myrtle K. Granberg (age 28) born in Illinois to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents. Living with them are his two children, both born to Sweden and Illinois-born parents: William B. Granberg (age 4) born in Wisconsin; and Geraldine J. Granberg (age 4/12) born in South Dakota. Note: Clarence Nelson was the Census Enumerator.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 10, 1930, shows John Granberg (age 54) born in Sweden to Sweden-born parents and having emigrated in 1899 and a naturalized citizen and first married at age 33 is a Farmer owning his own farm and is living in the Town of Prentice, Price Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Helga M. Granberg (age 46) born in Sweden to Sweden-born parents and having emigrated in 1903 and a naturalized citizen and first married at age 25. Also living at home are John's two children, both born in Wisconsin to Sweden-born parents: John E. Granberg (age 14); and Carl O. Granberg (age 10).
Francis Emil "Frank" Granberg was born August 20, 1934, in Winner, SD.
The Clarence Cornelius Nelson and Edith Christina (Larson) Nelson family, about 1935. The enhanced and colorized photo was created using AI from an original grayscale photo, so the colors are not correct.
Top row, left to right: Clarence Cornelius Nelson; Edith Christina (Larson) Nelson; Walter Rosander Nelson; Myrtle Katherine (Nelson) Granberg; Fern Emily Rosebud (Nelson) Peterson; Laurel Victoria Nelson; and Paul Emil Nelson.
Bottom row, left to right: Hazel Marguerite (Nelson) Farring; Olive Sophia Nelson; Norman Norris Nelson; and Violet Theodora Nelson.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 29, 1940, shows J. W. Granberg (age 38) born in Sweden, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, and a Naturalized Citizen, is a married Garage Owner Attendant, and who owns his home worth $2,000 and is living in Dixon Twp., Gregory Co., SD. Living with him are: his wife, Myrtle Granberg (age 38) born in Illinois, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 3 years of High School; his son, Berthal Granberg (age 14) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School; his daughter, Geraldine Granberg (age 10) born in South Dakota, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of School; and his son, Francis Granberg (age 5) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House.
The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 5, 1950, shows Myrtle K. Granberg (age 48) born in Illinois, is a married Primary School Teacher in the City Elementary School, and is living at 2406 24th Street, City of Hot Springs, Fall River Co., SD. Living with her is her son, Francis E. Granberg (age 15), born in South Dakota.
Clarence Cornelius Nelson and Edith Christina (Larson) Nelson's 65th wedding anniversary, April 15, 1965, Hot Springs, Fall River Co., SD. The enhanced and colorized photo was created using AI from an original grayscale photo, so the colors are not correct.
Left to right: Violet Theodora (Nelson) Peterson, Fern Emily Rosebud (Nelson) Peterson; Laurel Victoria Nelson; Walter Rosander Nelson; Clarence Cornelius Nelson; Norman Norris Nelson; Edith Christina (Larson) Nelson; Paul Emil Nelson; Olive Sophia (Nelson) (Goodman) Lull; Myrtle Katherine (Nelson) Granberg; and Hazel Marguerite (Nelson) Farring.
Ironwood Daily Globe, Ironwood, MI, Wednesday, April 2, 1975
Elof N. Granberg
MELLEN - Funeral services for Elof N. Granberg, 77, who died last Friday at Plantation, Fla., were held at 11 a. m. Tuesday at the Congregational United Church of Christ here with the Rev. Larry Davis officiating. Burial was at Mellen Union Cemetery. Mr. Granberg was born Jan. 14, 1898 in Sweden and was married to the former Tessie Cregor, who died Aug. 26, 1967. He operated a grocery and meat market in Mellen for many years. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. John Delaney, Plantation; two grandchildren, and two brothers, John, Prentice, Wis., and William, Denver, Colo.
Theresa Caroline "Tessie" (Cregor) Granberg
John William "Bill" Granberg died February 2, 1985, at St. Anthony's Hospital Central, Denver, Adams Co., CO, at age 83.
John William "Bill" Granberg Church Service.
Myrtle soon moved to a retirement community, Sunny Acres of Colorado, 2501 E. 104th Ave., Apt. #57, Denver, CO, in order to be near people.
Myrtle Katherine (Nelson) Granberg sent these letters to Wilbur and Ruth Larson following the death of Emma Jane (Abbey) Larson in 1985.
William Berthal "Bill" Granberg died March 31, 1993, in New York City, New York Co., NY, at age 67.
Myrtle Katherine (Nelson) Granberg died July 18, 1994, in Denver, Adams Co., CO, at age 92.
Geraldine Joyce "Geri" (Granberg) Krutsch, middle row, second from left.
Francis Emil "Frank" Granberg, middle row, third from right.
Arline Joy (Wibe) Granberg died January 15, 2019, at Agrace Hospice Care, Fitchburg, Dane Co., WI, at age 84.
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Arline Joy Granberg
October 12, 1934 - January 8, 2019
Madison - Arline J. Granberg, age 84, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. She was born on October 12, 1934, in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Orville (Bud) and Hilda Wibe. Arline graduated from Alexander Hamilton High School in Los Angeles CA June 19, 1952 and University of Colorado at Colorado Springs May 21, 1985 with a BS degree in Business. She worked for 3M Company in St. Paul, MN as a Cost Accountant, and the Colorado Department of Revenue in Colorado Springs, CO as a Tax Accountant. Arline was a devout Christian who always put others first. This was true not only for family, but for friends and community alike. She enjoyed fellowship and music at ORUCC of Madison, WI and was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church of Colorado Springs, CO. In addition, Arline loved to read, travel internationally, vacation in Door Country WI, spend time with her children and grandchildren, and support organizations such as Sierra Club, local food pantries, church and anyone in need. She is survived by her three children, Michael (Donnita) Granberg of Topeka, KS, Kathleen (Michael) Walker of Fitchburg, WI, and Carl (Cindy Ranfranz) Granberg of Rochester, MN, her four grandchildren, Curtis (Shannon Donahue) Granberg of Milwaukee, WI, Scott Walker of Chicago, IL, Alyssa (Dan) Nathan of Asheville, NC, and Elizabeth Granberg of Baltimore, MD, and one "great grandchild" Evelyn Donahue. She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Rod and Roger. Arline will be lovingly remembered for her sharp wit, love for puzzles and word games, glowing smile and contagious laugh, and love for family. Her life was a gift of grace, joy, hope and faith. She lives in our hearts forever. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Our family is deeply grateful for the love, respect, and care that the entire staff at Agrace Hospice provided Arline.