Mildred Charlotte Pearson
1910 - 2004 (94 years)Person ID: I8222 | Tree: Rudeen-Rademacher | Last Modified: 20 Feb 2021
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Name Mildred Charlotte Pearson Notes
LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - MARCH 9, 2004
Mildred C. Erickson
Mildred C. Erickson, 94, Wahoo, widow of Linus, died Sunday (3/7/04). Born, Swedeburg. Homemaker.
Survivors: sons, Jack Erickson, Fresno, Calif., Lee Erickson, Eagan, Minn.; daughter, Ann McGregor, Danville, Calif.; two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter.
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg. Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, with family 4-6 p.m., Pruss-Nabity Funeral Home, Wahoo. Memorials to Saint Elizabeth Hospice or Haven House.
OMAHA WORLD HERALD - MARCH 9, 2004
ERICKSON-Mildred C., 94 yrs., Wahoo. Survived by sons, Jack (Saimah), Fresno, CA, Lee, Eagan, MN; daughter, Ann (Randy) McGregor, Danville, CA; 2 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter
FUNERAL Thurs. 2 pm, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg. VISITATION Wed. 2-8 pm, family present 4-6 pm. Memorials to St. Elizabeth Hospice or Haven House. Burial Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg. View complete obituary and send condolences @russnabity.com
OBITUARY
Mildred C. Erickson, age 94 of Wahoo, died Sunday March 7, 2004 at the Haven House in Wahoo.
She was born January 23, 1910 at Swedeburg, NE to Carl O. and Milsa (Ekdahl) Pearson. She graduated from Wahoo High School and later married Linus J. Erickson. They lived on the family farm near Ceresco until 1978 at which time they moved to. Linus died in 1982, and Mildred continued to reside in Ceresco until July of 1996 when she moved to the Haven House in Wahoo.
Mildred loved her role as homemaker, and her family and friends were very important to her. She was active all her life at the Swedeburg Lutheran Church and held several positions in the Ladies Aid Society. Mildred also served as an officerhunders County Extensions Women
Birth 23 Jan 1910 Swedeburg, Saunders, Nebraska 
Gender Female Died 7 Mar 2004 Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska, USA Buried 10 Mar 2004 Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders, Nebraska -
Parents
Father Carl Oscar Pearson (ID:I622), b. 12 Jul 1879, Weston, Saunders, Nebraska, USA d. 29 Oct 1942, Weston, Saunders, Nebraska, USA (Age 63 years) Mother Milsa Mary Ekdahl (ID:I631), b. 20 Nov 1883 d. 25 Feb 1976 (Age 92 years) Marriage 12 Apr 1905 Children (Siblings) 1. Unnamed Pearson (ID:I632) 2. Malvin Carl Pearson (ID:I633), b. 23 May 1907 d. 18 Oct 1994 (Age 87 years) + 3. Mildred Charlotte Pearson (ID:I8222), b. 23 Jan 1910, Swedeburg, Saunders, Nebraska d. 7 Mar 2004, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska, USA (Age 94 years) -
Family
Husband Linus Johannes Erickson (ID:I8226), b. 26 Dec 1908, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska d. 28 Sep 1982, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska (Age 73 years) Marriage 22 Mar 1935 Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska 
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CERESCO NEWS - MARCH 28, 1935
THEY SAY - "I DO"
The marriage of Miss Mildred Pearson and Mr. Linus Erickson was solemnized at 8:00 P.M. March 22, at the Swedeburg Lutheran Church, Rev. C. L. Lindberg officiating.
Preceding the wedding ceremony, Joseph Erickson sang, "Oh, Promise Me." "I Love You Truly" was sung by Miss LaVerne Olson.
The bridal procession entered to the strains of Lohrengrin's Wedding March played on the organ by John Erickson. Little Frans Eliason was the ring bearer. Charlotte Willsie of Omaha, dressed in a pink silk dress and carrying a basket of pinkeas the flower girl. Mrs. Ralph Peterson served as matron of honor. She wore a pale blue dress and carried a bouquet of white carnations.
The bride was charmingly gowned in white satin with a long veil. She carried a bouquet of pink roses. The bride was given away by her father, Mr. C. O. Pearson.
The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Ralph Peterson of Omaha, as best man.
The church was tastefully decorated with ferns, potted plants and cut flowers.
After the ceremony a reception was held in the church parlors. The decorations were and refreshments were carried out in a pink and white color scheme. The bridal party was immediate relatives and friends were seated at a long table. A largedautifully decorated wedding cake baked by Mrs. Henry Olson, formed the centerpiece.
During the evening a program appropriate to the occasion was given. Messers. Elmer Pearson and Herman Pearson sang a duet; Miss Margaret Hagstrom gave a toast to the bride; Miss Bernice Erickson sang "Because" and Miss Marcelyn Erickson, "Atn;" Mrs. Lloyd Rutherford played two piano selections; Dr. C. O. Gulleen and Dr. Alfred Trued gave toasts to the bridal couple. Rev. C. L. Lindberg served as toast-master.
The bridal couple received a large number of beautiful gifts.
Mr. and Mrs. Erickson are well and favorably known. The congratulations and well-wishes of this community are extended to them.
WAHOO DEMOCRAT - THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1935
PEARSON - ERICKSON
In the presence of 200 guests and before a setting of ferns and flowers on March 22 at 8 o'clock Miss Mildred Pearson, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Pearson became the Bride of Lenus Erickson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Augustine Erickson ateheran church of Swedeburg. Rev. C. L. Lindberg officiating. Joe Erickson sang "Oh, Promise Me," Miss Laverne Olson sang "I Love You Truly" with John Erickson at the organ and who also played "Lohrengrin's Wedding March."
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a white satin dress fashioned a high neck line and long sleeves. Her long tulle veil was held in place by a cap of lace and flowers. She carried a bouquet of pink roses.
Mrs. Ralph Peterson, the bridesmaid, wore a blue crepe and carried a bouquet of white carnations. Frans Elliason carried the ring on a white satin pillow, Charlotte Jane Willsie, dressed in pink silk, was flower girl.
Ralph Peterson acted as best man and the ushers were Melvin Pearson and Vernon Olson. Misses Cecil Davis, Iradell Engstrom and Irvin Pearson were in charge of the gift room. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the basement of the. After congratulations, refreshments were served. The tables were decorated with flowers and a wedding cake decorated with a miniature bride and groom, and those serving were; Misses Beulah Olson, Signe Olson, Leona Olson, Maxine Pearson, Alvlvina Larson, Eldine Eliason, Eunice Olson, Gevevieve Larson, and the following program was given: Duet, "I Never Knew What God Gave to Me," Herman Pearson, Elmer Pearson. Talk - Dr. C.O. Guleen; Solo - Bernice Erickson; Toast to Bride - Margareret Hagstrom; Piano Selections - "Love Dreams" and "Frolic," her own compositions, which she dedicated to the bride and groom - Mrs. Lloyd Rutherford; Toast to the Groom - Dr. Alfred Trued; Solo "At Dawning" - Marcelyn Erickson. Among the out of town guests were: Mrs. Anna Erdahl, grandmother of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Erdahl and Lucille of Weston, Mrs. Henry Meyer, Mrs. Mable Carlson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Peterson, Genevieve Larson, Charlotte, Ann Willete of Omaha, Dr. and Mrs. C.O. Gulleen, Mr. and Mrs. Norris Walther of Fremont, Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Trued and Eleanora Trued of Stromsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pearson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Omer Sutton of Waverly, Mrs. Alfreda Benson of Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rutherford of Springfield. Mr. and Mrs. Don Rolofson of Cedar Bluffs.
Children 1. Living (ID:I8227) 2. Living (ID:I8228) 3. Living (ID:I8229) -
Other Personal Events
1920 Federal Census Between 10 and 11 Mar 1920 Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska 1910 Federal Census 21 Apr 1910 Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska Baptism 24 May 1924 Confirmation 11 Jan 1925 1930 Federal Census 7 Apr 1930 Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska -
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1920 Federal Census - Between 10 and 11 Mar 1920 - Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska 
Birth - 23 Jan 1910 - Swedeburg, Saunders, Nebraska 1910 Federal Census - 21 Apr 1910 - Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska 1930 Federal Census - 7 Apr 1930 - Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska 
Marriage - 22 Mar 1935 - Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska 
Died - 7 Mar 2004 - Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska, USA 
Buried - 10 Mar 2004 - Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders, Nebraska = Link to Google Earth 
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