Gurtie Petersen Sonderup

GURTIE PEDERSEN SONDERUP

Obituary - Gurtie Sonderup was born October 29, 1893, at Wolbach, Nebr., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rasmus Pedersen. She passed away on January 23, 1924, in her home at Logan after but a day’s illness. She died at the age of 30 years, 2 months and 25 days.

At the age of twenty-two she was married to Henry Sonderup and for the eight years until her death they lived a happy and blessed life. To this union were born four girls and one boy who died shortly after birth.

When she felt that death was drawing near and her husband stood at her bed-side weeping, she spoke as a trusting child, "Angels will soon come and take me home." And soothingly at the last, "Done (sic) cry, Henry, God will be with you and help you." She always lived as one of God’s children and was ever eager to further the kingdom of God. As a mother she was kind and devoted to her children, and she was a true, faithful and self-denying wife.

Her place in the home is empty now. She leaves to mourn her death, her husband, Henry Sonderup, four daughters, Gladys, seven; Agnetha, five; Lois, four; and Rhoda, one year old; her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Rasmus Pedersen, two sisters, Dora and Alice, Mrs. George Jacobsen, and four brothers, Emil, Einar, Henry and Raymond, all of whom will always hold her in loving remembrance as one who never gave cause for sorrow or trouble.

Besides these she leaves a host of relatives and friends who have come to love her because of her quiet and unpretentious disposition. Deep sympathy for the bereaved family is felt by the whole community.

The funeral was held at the St. Peter’s Lutheran church at Logan, Sunday afternoon, January 27, where her pastor, Rev. J. Magnusen officiated assisted by Rev. J. Chris. Petersen, Rev. Barton and C. Stensen. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery near the church.

Card of Thanks - It is with sincere gratitude that we wish to express our appreciation of the sympathy and many kindnesses shown toward us in our recent bereavement, and likewise for the many beautiful flowers. Henry Sonderup and children, Rasmus Petersen and family, W. M. Sonderup and daughters, Chr. Sonderup and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Jacobsen, Michael Sonderup and family.

Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, January 31, 1924

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