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Anton Julius Bjerkness:
bd. 15, Aug. 1890, Verdal, Norway
dd. 3, Nov. 1968, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Anton was married to Emelie Katharine Tomhave on the 22nd of July 1915 in Fergus Falls, Minn.
Emelie was born April 5, 1888 Fergus Falls, Minn. and died 16, Oct. 1971..the following is her Obituary::
Obituary; Fergus Falls Daily Journal on Monday October 18, 1971, page 11.
Mrs. Emelie Bjerkness, 321 E. Beech, died at the Pioneer Home Oct 16 at the age of 83. The funeral will be held at the Glede-Johnson-Nelson chapel Wednesday at 11 am with Charles Boshnyah officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Bjerkness was born in Otter Tail County April 5, 1888, and was married to Anton Bjerkness in Fegus Falls July 22, 1915. His death occurred on Nov 3, 1968. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. Louis (Gertrude) Palmquist of Minneapolis, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a sister Mrs. Bertha Pergande of Fergus Falls.
Anton and Emelie had three children:
1) Gertrude B. 1916-?
2) Raymond A. 1918-1930
3) Alvin L. 1921-1930
Gertrude married Louis Palmquist.. Thats all I have..
Happy Ancestor Huntin'!!