Helen Boylan Nelson

F, (1920 - 1991)
Father*John Jerome Boylan (1873 - 1955)
Mother*Nora J. Noonan Boylan (1884 - 1976)
Relationship3rd cousin of Thomas Duane McCarthy Sr
Birth*22 Feb 1920 Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
(Witness) Marriage29 Jul 1939 Barry, Big Stone, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); Principal=Leslie M. Parrish, Principal=Mary A. Boylan Parrish2 
Married Name Nelson [Boylan] 
Marriage* Principal=Harold Nelson 
Death*25 Apr 1991 Los Angeles, California (CA), United States (US)1 
Last Edited13 Sep 2015

Citations

  1. [S361] Copyright 1998-2001 by MyFamily.com Inc., California Death Index, 1940-1997 (published on the World Wide Web by RootsWeb.com),.
  2. [S1965] Minnesota marriage license and certificate.

Ruth Sara Lyon Laivell

F, (1912 - 2001)
Father*John Dexter Lyon (1875 - 1933)
Mother*Mae Ferris Lyon Carr (1877 - 1972)
Birth*27 Mar 1912 Chester, Howard, Iowa (IA), United States (US)1 
Married Name23 Jan 1937 Laivell [Lyon] 
Marriage*23 Jan 1937 Hennepin, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); Principal=William Kirtley Laivell2 
Death*18 Apr 2001 Faribault, Rice, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Burial*19 Apr 2001 Oakwood cemetery, Austin, Mower, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Note*21 Apr 2001 obituary: Rochester (Minnesota) Post-Bulletin, Saturday 21 April 2001/s.B/p.2/c.33 
Biography* Ruth Sara Lyon Laivell, 1912-2001:
In 1920, Ruth was the youngest of three and the only daughter. The family lived in Hennepin County, Minnesota. They moved into Minneapolis when Ruth was a young girl and lived at 3617 Pleasant Avenue in the 13th ward. In 1930 the house was valued at $8,000. Her father John was a physician and surgeon. Ruth attended high school in Minneapolis and later attended the University of Minnesota for three years. Her father died in 1933. In 1937, Ruth was married to William Laivell in Minneapolis4.The marriage took place in the bride's home. Ruth's brother Deter gave her away. Only immediate family members were present. Ruth wore the same gown that her older sister Mrs Myrle (Josiah) Hartzell was married in. And Myrle was the bride's only attendant. The gown was decorated with an antique gold brooch that had belonged to her great-great grandfather and worn by Ruth's mother at her wedding. The groom's bro John Laivell was best man. Ushers were Carlyle Tingale and Gene Gilbert. Helene G Hermand sang and was accompanied by Mrs George Green. Dr. Richard Campbell Raines read the service in the living room. A reception for friends and relatives was held at the home in the evening. The newlyweds are going to Chicago, Illinois for two weeks. They will live in Willmar, Minnesota afterwards. Guests were M/M George Wybrant of Dubuque, Iowa, M/M Bertram Burridge of Galina, Illinois, Dr Charles Sturdevant of Lincoln, Nebraska, P. H. Laivell and Miss Dolores of Chatfield, M/M George Muran of Mankato, M/M Millard Derrick of Willmar, and Mrs J. S. Morgan and son Jesse of Birmingham, Alabama

By 1940, William. Ruth and two children were renting at 909 North Kenwood Avenue in the 1st ward of Austin Minnesota for $38/month, In 1941, they lived for a time in Algoma, Iowa. They also lived for a time in Martin County, Minnesota. By 1950, they were back in Austin, Minnesota living at 1317 Alleghany.

Ruth Sara Laivell, 89, of 27 Brand Avenue, Faribault, Minnesota died on a Wednesday at Pleasant Manor Nursing Home in Faribault. A daughter was informant on the death cert. Cause of death was bladder cancer (2-months). She was attended by Dr. George Wagne (MD) of 924 NE 1st Street. Ruth was survived by two daughters, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband William in 1973, a brother and a sister. Ruth was cremated at Woodlawn Hills Crematory, Mankato, Minnesota. A private graveside service was held later. Parker Kohl Funeral Home of Faribault was in charge. 
Last Edited9 Jul 2023

Citations

  1. [S592] Minnesota death certificate.
  2. [S2065] Newspapers.com, article Minneapolis (Minnesota) Tribune, Sunday 24 January 1937/p.2/c.1/Ruth Lyon ...
  3. [S18] Obituary,.
  4. The Minnesota Official Marriage System or MOMS (<http://www.mncounty.com/Modules/Certificates/Marriage/>) lists this marriage as having taken place on 01.23.1936. An article on the marriage in the Minneapolis Tribune was printed on 01/24/1937. A year later. We have assumed that the newspaper is correct.

Elmer Eli Paavola

M, (1917 - 1997)
Father*Eli Paavola (1892 - 1961)
Mother*Hulda Punkongas Paavola (1896 - 1966)
Birth*4 Aug 1917 Deer Creek tp, Otter Tail, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Marriage* Principal=Ethel Mae Bodeman Widegren Paavola 
Death*4 Nov 1997 Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Note*6 Nov 1997 obituary: Minneapolis (Minnesota) Star-Tribune, Thursday 06 November 1997/s.B/p.8/c.62 
Burial*7 Nov 1997 Sunset Memorial Park, St. Anthony Village, Hennepin, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Biography* Elmer Eli Paavola, 1917-1997:
Elmer was the second of seven children and the oldest son. He received an 8th grade education. His father Eli was a first generation Finnish-American. Elmer's mother Hulda was born in Finland. The family lived in Deer Creek township of Otter Tail County, Minnesota a predominately Finnish township. In 1930 census, on the sheet the family was enumerated, 97 of 100 people were born in Finland or were first generation. In 1935, Elmer was with the family but was still a resident of Ottertail County. In 1940, he lived in Park City, Stillwater County and was employed as a laborer repairing railroad track. The last week of March in 1940 Elmer worked 48-hours. In 1939, he worked 24-weeks and was paid $225 in wages. Later, Elmer was a forklift operator for Butler Manufacturing. He was a lifetime member of Star Spangled Banner VFW Post 1149 and a member of American Legion Post Number 1.

Elmer, 80, of 2507 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis, died on a Tuesday at Abbott-Northwestern hosp, 800 East 28th Street, Minneapolis. His daughter was informant on the death cert. Cause of death was sepsis and aspiration pneumonia. He was attended by Dr. Edward T. L. Robson of Bloomington Lake Clinic in Minneapolis. Elmer was survived by one daughter, one son, sisters Nelmi Hentiata and Dolores Wormas, brother Alvin (Mary Lou) Paavola, many nieces and nephews and friends Larry Lillemoe and John & Mary Arouni. He was preceded by his wife Ethel, parents Hulda and Eli, brothers Marvin and Milton and sister Irja. The funeral was held on Friday at Bradshaw (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131 Minnehaha South. 
Last Edited31 Oct 2017

Citations

  1. [S592] Minnesota death certificate.
  2. [S18] Obituary,.

Francille Lillian Bassett Scott

F, (1917 - 1994)
Father*Peter Bassett
Mother*Lydia LaPlante Bassett
Birth*28 Mar 1917 Currie, Murray, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Married Name3 Jan 1946 Scott [Bassett] 
Marriage*3 Jan 1946 Immaculate Heart of Mary, Currie, Murray, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); Principal=Vance Robert Scott2 
Death*5 Sep 1994 New Prague, Scott, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Note*7 Sep 1994 obituary: Owatonna (Minnesota) People's Press, Wednesday 07 September 1994/p.2/c.53 
Burial*8 Sep 1994 Saint Gabriel's cemetery, Fulda, Murray, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)3 
Biography* Francille L. Bassett Scott, 1917-1994:
Francille was one of ten children. Her parents were first generation American-French Canadians born in Minnesota. Francille grew up on a farm near Currie in Murray county, Minnesota and attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic grade school and Fulda high school where she recieved a 10th grade education. After her 1946 marriage, Francille and her husband farmed between Fulda and Iona for 12-years. They retired in 1958 and bought the general store in Wirock which they operated until 1973. They lived in Wirock until 1989, then moved to Slayton Manor Nursing Home. Later they moved to Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Fulda. After Francille's husband died in 1991, she moved to Mala Strana Health Care Center in New Prague. Francille was a member of Saint Gabriel's Catholic church, the Fulda Council of Catholic Women, the Fulda American Legion Auxiliary, and the Murray County Extension Club.

Francille, 77, of 1001 Columbus Avenue North, New Prague, Minnesota, died on a Monday at Mala Strana. A daughter was informant on the death cert. Cause of death was cancer of the colon and river metastasis. She was attended by Dr. Carl E. Burkland (MD) of the Parkview Medical Clinic in New Prague. Francille was survived by four-daughters, a sister Ursula Daly of Denver, Colorado, three-brothers Raymond and Gerald of Currie and Colbert of Rushmore and 9-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Vance on 23 Oct 1991, one sister and 4-brothers. The funeral was held on Thursday at Saint Gabriel's, Fulda with the Rev Eugene Egan officiating. Totzke Funeral Home of Fulda was in charge. 
Last Edited30 Oct 2017

Citations

  1. [S592] Minnesota death certificate.
  2. [S18] Obituary, his.
  3. [S18] Obituary,.

Iver E. Rundgren

M, (1893 - 1962)
Father*Louis Rundgren
Mother*Emma (?) Rundgren
ChartsJohn Noonan descendants
Name Variation Ivar 
Birth*25 Oct 1893 Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Marriage*2 Sep 1936 Hennepin, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); Principal=Grace Noonan Pearson Rundgren2 
Death*27 Oct 1962 Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Note*28 Oct 1962 obituary: Minneapolis (Minnesota) Tribune, Sunday 28 October 1962/s.B/p.103 
Burial*29 Oct 1962 Crystal Lake cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Last Edited30 Sep 2015

Citations

  1. [S592] Minnesota death certificate.
  2. [S1965] Minnesota marriage license and certificate.
  3. [S18] Obituary,.