Celia Berthana (Jordal) Oleson - Obituary

Celia Berthana (Jordal) Oleson was born November 29, 1894 in Willow Creek Township, Lee County, Illinois.    She married Bennie Elmer Oleson on July 23, 1926 though I do not know the place of marriage. Celia died in Franklin Grove, Lee County, Illinois on May 8, 1972.

Her obituary appeared on page 4 of the May 9, 1972 edition of the Dixon Evening Telegraph.

Celia Berthana (Jordal) Oleson was the first child born to Ingeborg (Haldorsdatter Mæland) and Omund Jordal.   She was the granddaughter of Sigri Gunnersdatter and Ole Larson.

Celia (Jordal) Oleson - burial

Celia Berthana (Jordal) Oleson, granddaughter of Sigri Gunnersdatter and Ole Larson was the first child born to Ingeborg (Haldorsdatter Mæland) and Omund Jordal on November 29, 1894 in Milan township, DeKalb county, Illinois.

Celia married Bennie Elmer Oleson on July 23, 1926.    Bennie was born to Elsa (Johannasdatter) and Ole Oleson in Illinois on December 22, 1894.

Celia passed away May 15, 1972 in Lee, Lee county, Illinois.  Bennie had passed away several years earlier on October 16, 1949 in Illinois.    They were buried at the First Lutheran Cemetery in Lee county.

1930 US Census - Celia (Jordal) Oleson

Here is the 1930 US Census for Celia Oleson, granddaughter of Sigri Gunnersdatter and Ole Larson.

Celia was living in Alto township, Lee county, Illinois with husband Elmer and their sons Arlo and Irvin.

Celia was the daughter of Ingeborg (Maland) and Omund Jordal.