Karen Maria Helsom died of asthma at her home on second street at ten o'clock on Sunday morning, Feb. 26th.
Mrs. Helsom was born in Norway October 19, 1833 and was married to P.B. Helson in 1861 in Norway. In 1873 Mr. and Mrs. Helsom came to Menomonie, where they made their home until 1888 when they left for Seattle, Wash. In 1902 they came back to Menomonie and have resided here since.
Mrs helsom was the mother of seven children, three of whom died several years ago. She is survived by the husband who is 82 years old, and four children: Mrs. John Dahl at Portland, Ore., L.A. Helsom at Tacoma, Wash., P.J. Helsom at Everett, Wash., and Robert of the well known firm Helsom and Belair of Menomonie.
Mrs. Helsom was well esteemed by all who knew her for her cheerful, kind, loving disposition. She was a faithful member of her church. She is deeply mourned, especially by her husband.
The funeral services were held yesterday at two o'clock from the United Norwegian Lutheran church. Rev. Edw. Hegland and Rev. C.J. Helsom officiated. The interment was made at Evergreen cemetery. Persons out of town attending the funeral were: Mrs. Petrine Hagen, a sister of the deceased, from Stillwater, Minn.; Rev. C.J. Helsom, a brother of Mr. Helsom, from Strum, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Ole Ringstad, Mrs. Lare Olson from Wilson, Wis.; and Peter Christianson from Strum, Wis.