Allen & Caroline Evans
Allen Dean Evans ~ 24 Aug 1938-11 Oct 1997 Elmer Evans Elmer H. Evans ~ 14 Aug 1908-7 Dec 1974 ~~~~~ Gladys Evans Gladys Evelyn Evans ~ 5 Apr 1908-6 May 1977 Obituary: "Petersburg Press", Petersburg, Nebraska, 1977 "Gladys Evelyn Evans, the daughter of Edwin Evans and Gunhild Gregerson Evans, was born April 5, 1908, at Albion. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith in the former North Branch Lutheran Church. Gladys received her education in Boone County and prior to becoming a resident of nursing homes she lived her life in Boone County. On May 6, 1977 she died in the Lincoln General Hospital at Lincoln at the age of 69 years, 1 month and 1 day. She leaves to survive a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on May 9 at the Immanuel Zion Lutheran Church in rural Albion. Rev. Larry E. Spomer of Albion officiated. Mrs. John Tisthammer was the soloist and Kathy Nelson the organist. Burial was in the North Branch Cemetery at Petersburg with the following serving as pallbearers: Alvin Kittelson, Gene Miller, Herman Kvamme, Larry Johnson, Harold Thorberg, and Frank Thomas. ~~~~~ Julia Gregerson & Edwin Evans Gunhild "Julia" (Gregerson) Evans ~ 9 May 1868-1 Aug 1940 and her husband Edwin Albert Evans 10 Dec 1857-15 Aug 1933 ~~~~~ Lena Gregerson Evans Ragnild Olea "Lena" (Gregerson) Evans ~ 27 Feb 1871-22 May 1926 ~~~~~ Martin Gregerson Nora Gunderson Martin Benjamin Gregerson 7 Aug 1883-24 Jul 1937 and his wife Nora (Gunderson) Gregerson 20 Aug 1887-3 Jun 1933 ~~~~~ Ole O. Gregerson & Hilda Family Ole O. Gregerson 10 Jul 1873-8Sep 1943 and his wife Hilda Olive (Lindbo) Gregerson Abt. 1876-22 May 1936 Obituary: ~ Hilda O. (Lindbo) Gregerson May 18, 1936 - Mrs. Gregerson Passes Friday After lingering illness, Mrs.Ole Gregerson passed away at her home Friday morning about seven o'clock. Recently she suffered a stroke but lately had seemed to be improving. Tuesday she took a sudden turn for the worse and failed rapidly after that. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, four sons, a sister and three brothers and other more distant relatives. Funeral services were held at our Saviour's church at South Branch Monday afternoon with Rev. A. Turmo officiating. Ole O. Gregerson Detail ~ Same stone as above Ole O.&Hilda Gregerson Infants Unnamed Infant son and daughter of Ole O. and Hilda Gregerson. ~~~~~ Ole Torgus & Son Andrew Gregerson Ole Torgus Gregerson 14 Sep 1845-4Feb 1907 Greger Andreas "Andrew" Gregerson 19 Sep 1875-14 Feb 1910 ~~~~~ Reuben Evans Reuben B. Evans ~ 4 Apr 1905-21 Jan 1971 Obituary "LAST RITES WERE FOR R. B. EVANS Reuben B. Evans, 65, passed away at his home in the Closter community January 21, 1971. He lived alone. Funeral services were held Monday at 3:00 P.M. at South Branch Immanuel Lutheran church with Rev. Duane Seibert officiating. Mrs. Roger Nelson was the organist and Mrs. J. C. Tisthammer, soloist. death was in the North Branch cemetery. Casket bearers were Frank Thomas, Sr., Alvin Kittelson, Larry Johnson, Herman Kvamme, Gene Miler, and Harold Thorberg. Reuben B. Evans was born on April 4, 1905, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Evans. He always lived in Boone County. He is survived by a sister, Gladys Evans, of St. Edward, and several cousins. ~~~~~ William Evans William Herbert Evans ~ 10 Mar 1866-9 Sep 1938 Obituary: "W. H. EVANS DIES AT HOME NEAR CLOSTER - Funeral Services Held Saturday at North Branch Church William Evans passed away at his home near Closter in the North Branch community on Thursday, September 8, after an illness of some duration. He was 72 years, 5 months and 28 days of age at the time of his death. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, 1:30 at his home and 2:00 at North Branch church. The pastor, Rev. J. J. Akre, officiated. Burial was made at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, West Branch. William Herbert Evans was born March 10, 1866, at Cedar Falls, Iowa. At an early age he went with his parents to Wisconsin. Later he came back to Iowa, and in the year of 1883 they came to Nebraska where he resided in the North Branch community until the time of his death. Deceased was married to Ragnild Olea Gregerson, December 27, 1893, and to this union was born six children. His wife preceeded him in death, May 22, 1926. Mr. Evans is survived by his children, Torgus, Tillie Belle, Lee, Garness, Grace and Mrs. R. Watland, all of this community, a grand-daughter, Jacqueline Watland; one brother, George, three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Gutru, Mrs. Rena Lee and Mrs. Carrie Juelson. Mr. Evans was one of the early settlers, having been a resident of Closter vicinity 55 years. ~~~~~ Our Saviours Plaque Our Savior's Luthern Church ~ Formed 1882 ~ Merged with North Branch in 1937 to form Zion Lutheran Church Ragnild Olea 1871-1926 |