Obituary-The Oakdale Sentinel- April 15, 1954

Axel Verner NILSON

Abridged: Funeral services were held for Axel Verner Nilson on Sunday at the Methodist Church and Interment was made in the Oakdale Cemetery. Axel Verner Nilson was born at Odebolt, IA, August 21, 1891 and passed away very suddenly April 9, 1954 at his home south of Oakdale. He moved with his parents, Nils and Hulda Nilson, to the Star community south of Oakdale when just a baby. Axel served during World War I. Upon his return, he resumed farming the family farm south of Oakdale. His sister, Lillie, kept house for him until her marriage. On August 12, 1930 he was united in marriage to Elsie Barton of Ponca. To this union were born four daughters. He is survived by his wife, Elsie, four daughters, Myra (Mrs Alvin Schauer) of Scribner, Margaret, Barbara and Linda at home, three grandchildren, Bonnie, James and Janice, five sisters, Mrs Ellen Bettendorf and Mrs Judith Almstrum of Oakdale, Mrs Lillie Whitwer of Springfield, OR, Mrs Anne Estep of Los Angeles, CA and Mrs Ida Fox of Lynwood, CA, nieces, nephews and many other relatives.

Obituary-The Oakdale Sentinel- September 20, 1951

Hulda Emelia (TELGREN) NILSON

Abridged: Hulda Emelia, daughter of Karl and Marie Telgren, was born on March 21, 1866 at Wemmerby, Sweden, the youngest daughter in a family of eight. She passed away at her home in Oakdale, September 13, 1951. She came to America in May 1890, to a sister living in Odebolt, IA and on September 30 of that year she was married to Nils Nilson at Odebolt. They moved to Nebraska in 1893 and settled on a farm in Star community. In 1898 they moved to the farm 7 miles south of Oakdale which Mrs Nilson still owned at the time of her death. They moved to Oakdale in February 1919. Six children were born to this union, one son, Axel, of Oakdale and five daughters, Ellen Bettendof and Judith Almstrum of Oakdale, Lillian Whitwer of Eugene, OR, Anne Estep of Los Angeles and Ida Fox of Lynwood, CA. She leaves seven grandsons, seven granddaughters, one great grandson, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband on April 21, 1924 and by two granddaughters. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church and burial in the Oakdale Cemetery. Relatives attending the funeral were Mrs Warner Ruf of Upper Darby, PA, Mrs Fred Kuenzli and Mr and Mrs G. R. Tiaden of Columbus, Mr and Mrs Lyle Dornburgh of Polk, Mr and Mrs Henry Beckman of Winnetoon, Mr and Mrs Henry Jacobson and Mr and Mrs Robert Jacobson of Plainview, Mrs Geo Barton and Mr and Mrs Alvin Schauer of Fremont and Mr and Mrs Ed Almstrum and Mickey Russell of Osceola.

Obituary-The Oakdale Sentinel-April 25, 1924

NILS NILSON

Nils NILSON was born at Skane, Sweden, on October 25, 1861 and immigrated to America, locating in Illinois in 1881. He remained there a year and removed to Iowa. At Ida City on September 30, 1890 he was married to Miss Hulda E TELGREN. During their stay of two years at this place their first child was born. In 1892 they came to Antelope County, Nebraska and for the most part made their home on the farm six miles south of town. Here were born the remainder of their children. The family moved to Oakdale in February of 1919 where the parents could enjoy a well-earned rest and the children secure the benefits of the schooling afforded by a high school. Nils NILSON was a friend of his fellows. Wherever he went he broadcasted optimism, and his cheerful "hello" to the passerby will be missed by those who have come to know him so well. That his friends were unnumbered was evidenced by the vast numbers who paid him homage at the funeral bier. The community mourns the loss of a good citizen. He was a faithful member of the Swedish Lutheran Church. Mr NILSON was a member of the local Lodge of Odd Fellows among who he attained the rank of past grand. He served as a member of the village board and in numerous ways performed deeds that endeared him to the people of the village. Last fall he was taken ill and gradually the disease took its toll. Treatment at the Hospital did not give relief and he passed away at his home in Oakdale last Monday, April 21, 1924. Services were conducted by the Odd Fellows from the M. E. Church and interment made in the beautiful Oakdale Cemetery. Besides his wife, there remains a son, Axel, and five daughters, Judith ALMSTRUM, Ellen BETTENDORF, Lillian, Anna and Ida NILSON, all of whom reside in or near Oakdale.