Obituary-The Oakdale Sentinel-September 24, 1920

ALBERTINA JOSEPHINE BENSON TELGREN

News of the death of Mrs. Gus TELGREN last Saturday (September 18, 1920) forenoon, following only a few hours a report of her improved condition, was a shock to the entire community. She had been in poor health for a long time and a few weeks ago submitted to a surgical operation. Her real trouble was not discovered until too late and the skill of the best surgeons was exerted in vain. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the home, conducted by Rev. A. B. SMALL, and interment was made in the Oakdale Cemetery. There was a large attendance of neighbors and friends. The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community. Albertina Josephine BENSON was born in Holland, Sweden, March 17, 1863 and died at her home September 18, 1920, aged 57 years, 6 months and 1 day. At the age of 23 she came to America and on February 24, 1891, at Omaha, she was married to Gus TELGREN. After a residence of two years they came to Oakdale and settled on a farm nine miles south of this place which has since been their home. Four children were born to Mr and Mrs TELGREN, namely; Arthur TELGREN, Anna PREVO, Alma DRAKE, and Ruben TELGREN. Besides the husband and children she leaves five grandchildren, two brothers, Albert BENSON of Sweden and John BENSON of Omaha, and one sister Anna LUND of Genoa. The deceased was a faithful wife, patient and loving mother, an unselfish neighbor and a true friend. She was a member of the Star ladies aid society and a tireless worker in the activities of the society and church. She was loved and esteemed by a host of friends and a wide circle of acquaintances.

Obituary-The Oakdale Sentinel-May 21, 1931

ANDRES AUGUST TELGREN

Abridged: Andres August TELGREN was born December 21, 1859 and died May 13, 1931. He was born at Wimmerly, Sweden. When yet a young man he came to America and for a number of years traveled about working in many states. On February 24, 1891 he married Miss Albertina BENSON of Omaha. To this union four children were born two boys and two girls. All survive him. His wife passed away in September 1920. He moved with his family to Antelope County in 1893. He was the third oldest of a family of eight children of whom only two sisters remain, Mrs Charlotte DAHL of Sweden and Mrs Nils NILSON of Oakdale. He leaves to mourn him, two sons, Arthur and Reuben of Oakdale, two daughters, Mrs Anna PREVO and Mrs Alma DRAKE of Oakdale, ten grandchildren and one great grandson. Funeral services were held in the United Brethren Church Saturday, May 16, and burial was made in the Oakdale Cemetery.

Obituary-The Oakdale Sentinel-June 4, 1931

CARL ARTHUR TELGREN

Abridged: Carl Arthur TELGREN was born at Florence, Nebraska July 2, 1891 and died May 26, 1931 of heart failure. When about two and one-half years old he, with his parents, came to Antelope County and has since resided here. He was married to Miss Lillian Maud PREVO January 18, 1910 of Oakdale. To this union six children were born, three of whom died in infancy and three survive him. For a number of years Arthur farmed south of Oakdale. Arthur was well known here and was friend of all. His father preceded him 13 days to his death. He leaves to mourn his wife, Maude TELGREN, a son, Joseph, two daughters, Dorothy and Evelyn, a grandson, two sisters, one brother and a large number of near relatives. Funeral services were held in the United Brethren Church Thursday, May 28 and interment was in the Oakdale Cemetery.

Obituary-The Oakdale Sentinel-April 23, 1920

Carl Howard TELGREN

Carl Howard Telgren, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur TELGREN, died Monday of this week from pneumonia, aged 2 years, 2 months and 18 days. He is survived by his father, mother, one brother and two sisters, one sister having preceded him to the eternal home two months ago. A host of relatives and friends share in the sorrow of his home and sympathize with the family in their loss. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the U. B. Church, conducted by Rev. A. B. SMALL, and burial was made in the Oakdale Cemetery

Obituary-The Neligh News-December 6, 1956

JOSEPH TELGREN

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist Church in Oakdale for Joe TELGREN, 46, of Oakdale who died Friday, November 30, 1956 from a heart attack after several months of illness. His body was found in a ditch near a creek where he had apparently fallen and the exertion in attempting to leave the ditch was believed to have caused his fatal heart attack. Joe TELGREN was born October 10, 1910. He was married October 5, 1929 to Nina DUNCAN. To this couple were born five sons and one daughter. Survivors include his wife, sons, Arden and Randall who are in the service, Paul of Wayne, Joseph and David of Oakdale, daughter, Kimberly, his mother, Mrs Ferd KINNAN and two sisters, Evelyn MILLER and Dorothy MOSER.

Obituary-Neligh News and Leader-October 15, 1997

JACKIE C TELGREN

Funeral services for Jackie C TELGREN, 62, of Augusta, GA, will be held at 1 pm Thursday, October 16, at the Church of Christ in Oakdale. Alvin SCHWARTING will officiate. Burial will be in the Oakdale cemetery under the direction of Marshall-Harlan Funeral Home of Tilden. Pallbearers will be Mike WISEMAN, Brad TELGREN, Darrell KINNAN, Don POLLOCK, Jim BLISS and Kevin MILLER. The daughter of Lee KWANG SIK and Kim SI, she was born December 12, 1934 in Korea. She married Randall TELGREN September 16, 1963 in Korea. The couple made their home in Augusta, GA where Mrs. TELGREN was employed at Fort Gordon. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Georgia. Mrs. TELGREN died Friday, October 10, 1997 as a result of a car accident. She was preceded in death by her husband on October 25, 1995. Survivors include a son, Scott Ray TELGREN of Augusta, her mother-in-law, Nina TELGREN of Oakdale, four brothers-in-law, Arden TELGREN of Brookings, SD, Paul TELGREN of Wayne, Joe TELGREN of Mt Pleasant, IA and David TELGREN of Plattsmouth; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Mike (Kimberly) WISEMAN of Oakdale.

Obituary-Neligh News and Leader-March 25, 1999

NINA RUTH DUNCAN TELGREN

Funeral services for Nina R TELGREN, 87, of Oakdale, were held Monday, March 22, at the Church of Christ in Oakdale. Alvin SCHWARTING officiated. Burial was in the Oakdale Cemetery with Marshall-Harlan Funeral Home of Tilden in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were grandsons, Cliff TELGREN, Brad TELGREN, Joe TELGREN III, John TELGREN, James TELGREN, Joshua WISEMAN, Jose GARCIA and Greg RODRIGUEZ. Nina Ruth TELGREN, daughter of Charles and Ada PEETS DUNCAN, was born February 26,1912, south of Oakdale in Antelope County. She attended Oakdale Public Schools. On October 5, 1929, she married Joseph L TELGREN at Neligh. The couple made their home south of Oakdale until moving to California in 1936. During the war, Mrs. TELGREN worked as a riveter and welder’s helper for a defense plant. In 1949, they returned to Oakdale and Mrs. TELGREN worked at Harold’s Club in Oakdale and at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh. She was a member of the Oakdale Church of Christ. Mrs. TELGREN died Thursday, March 18, 1999 at the Tilden Community Hospital. She was receded in death by her parents, her husband in 1956, a son and his wife, Randall and Jackie TELGREN, a brother, Irven DUNCAN, and seven sisters, Mae OBERSHAW, Etta SCHWARTING, Pearl PACKER, Maggie CROWN, Myrtice SMITH, Velda THIEN and Cassie BLISS. Survivors include a daughter and her husband, Kimberly and Mike WISEMAN of Oakdale, four sons and their wives, Arden and Yoshiko TELGREN of Brookings, SD, Paul and Vivian TELGREN of Wayne, Joe and Lydia TELGREN of Mt Pleasant, IA and David and Chung Sue TELGREN of Plattsmouth; 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter.

Obituary-Neligh News and Leader-November 1, 1995

RANDALL TELGREN

Funeral services for Randall TELGREN, 59, of Augusta, Georgia were held Monday October 30 at the Church of Christ in Oakdale. Alvin SCHWARTING officiated. Burial was at the Oakdale Cemetery with the arrangements by Marshal-Harlan Funeral Home of Tilden. Military rites were conducted by American Legion Post 170 and VFW Post 7603 of Tilden. Randolph TELGREN, son of Joseph and Nina Duncan TELGREN was born April 13, 1936 in Oakdale. He attended Oakdale High School and later enlisted in the Army. During his military career, he trained dogs for sentry and patrol duty. After retiring from the Army, TELGREN was employed by the Federal Paper Board, a security company, in Augusta, Georgia. On September 16, 1963, he married Jackie Chong Tok in Korea. Mr. TELGREN died of an apparent heart attack Wednesday October 25, 1995 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife, his mother of Oakdale, a son, Scott TELGREN of Augusta, four brothers, Arden TELGREN of Brookings, South Dakota, Paul TELGREN of Wayne, Joe TELGREN of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa and David TELGREN of Plattsmouth, and a sister, Kimberly WISEMAN of Oakdale.

Obituary-Neligh News and Leader-October 2, 1975

RUBEN ELMER TELGREN

Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 26 at Hoepfinger-Beyer Funeral Home in Neligh for Ruben Elmer TELGREN of Oakdale. The Rev. Richard A KLINE officiated at the service and burial was in the Oakdale Cemetery. Pallbearers were Arden TELGREN, David TELGREN, Leonard OBERSHAW, Paul TELGREN, Merle BRINK and Virgil PREVO. Ruben TELGREN was born September 15, 1896 to August and Albertina TELGREN at their home south of Oakdale. He died September 23, 1975 at Keahaven Nursing Home. He lived in the Star community his entire life and attended Star school. Survivors include one sister, Mrs Otha DRAKE of Castro Valley, California, and a number of nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Arthur, and one sister, Mrs Annie PREVO.