Isabelle Brusletten
| Date of Interment or Death | 10/11/1930 |
|---|---|
| Location | Old Fairview |
| Section | C |
| Block-Lot-Grave | 5-3-2s |
Obituary
Mrs. L. L. Brusletten Dies Monday After Severe Illness
Well Known Resident to be Buried Saturday from Bethel Lutheran Church
Mrs. L. L. Brusletten, a resident of Wahpeton since 1911 died in the Wahpeton Hospital late Monday night following a seer illness that had lasted only a few days. Isabelle Woldy was born in La Crosse county, Wisconsin, January 1, 1858. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henrick Woldy, both having passed away some time ago. In the year of 1870 Isabelle Woldy came to Goodhue county, Minnesota, where she grew to young womanhood. In the year of 1882, she was united in marriage to L. L. Brusletten. It was the privilege of Mr. and Mrs. Brusletten to enjoy almost a half century of happiness together. Only two years more together and they would have had the occasion to observe their golden wedding anniversary.
After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Brusletten reared two children, educated them and brought them up to be a splendid man and woman. They are Miss Inga Holte, now widow of Carl Magnussen and who lives at Kalispell, Mont., and Edwin Saxhaug of Peterburg, N.D. Both will come for the funeral services.
Mrs. Brusletten is survived by her husband, her son, and daughter, as she was pleased to call them although not legally having adopted them. Edwin Saxhaug and Mrs. Carl Magnussen; a brother, T. H. Wody, of Edmore, N.D.; and a half brother, William Woldy of Rothsay; one sister, Mr. Erick Lien, of Edinburg, N.D., and three half sisters, Mrs. Karina Sem and Mrs. Mary Berger of Minor and Mrs. Ida Johnson of Breckenridge.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon from the Norwegian Lutheran Church. The hour has been set at two o’clock. Rev. J. C. Wisnaes, church pastor, will officiate. Interment will be made in Fairview Cemetery.
Mrs. Brusletten had been a member of the Nowegian Lutheran church all of her life. She had always been very active in church work and was devoted to her religion. In the passing of Mrs. Brusletten, Wahpeton has lost one of its beloved residents who has done much good for her fellow citizens not only in this city but in other communities in which she has lived.
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Location
Old Fairview is located on the southern half of the cemetery grounds.