Individual Details
Aagotte Elena Jenson
(7 Mar 1899 - 7 Feb 1989)
(Letter to Mr. & Mrs. N. J. Jenson, Sr., 1129-7th St., Hudson, WI.)
Woodsworth, N.D.
Feb. 27, 1921
Dear Uncle and Auntie:-
Rec'd your card a week ago. Thanks oodles. I'm so glad you are well and enjoying this nice weather.
I was married a week ago Saturday to Arthur Skeldum, a brother to the lady I boarded with. We did not have any wedding, just went off, tied the knot and came back. We didn't intend to tell anyone until school was out but I think people got suspicious and so found out thru the papers.
I have only one more month left to teach and am so glad of it too for when spring work comes Arthur needs me home. I'm keeping house now, the farm is about three quarters of a mile from the school house so I haven't far to go.
We are expecting company tonight so I'm trying to get my letters written up now.
Let me hear from you folks whenever you have time to write.
Your loving niece, Aagotte
My newly acquired name and address:
Mrs. Arthur Skeldum
Woodsworth, N. D.
(Letter to Karine Stayberg)
Woodsworth, N.D.
March 28, 1922
Dear Karine:-
Thank you so much for your long letter. I enjoyed every it of it.
Just ask Arthur about the potato cakes. I made a batch for supper last night and I tho't they were good. Had no trouble at all with them.
The kids are eating their lunches now but I'm waiting for the coffee jug. I saw the boys start out from home so they'll be here. I usually have warm coffee with my lunch.
Only five more days of school. I'm so glad for it is tiresome. Never again--three years in the same school. I fully realize a change is good for anyone. Then too, I get the "Spring Fever" and just hate to move around.
We had a blizzard yesterday again. I do hope its the last one and think so. The meadow larks and chickens were singing this morning when I came to school.
It's all Art's fault because he got the Ford out Sunday was going to fix it to use. Everytime he's so "foolish" it storms.
Gurina sent me that sugar bowl and creamer I was so crazy about. My, I was glad. I had company for dinner Sunday and used them. Everyone thinks they're just as pretty as can be.
No, your pictures didn't come out here. No pictures came in the box from Hudson, just bed clothes, doilies, etc and the percalator. I got some of the pictures from home but not all of them either.
I didn't know Nettie stayed with you folks.
I spose Jens does miss Mary awfully. I certainly feel sorry for him.
Do you remember Judith Bodsbery from home? The tall, hungry looking one. She has been married a long time. Her husband has been attending Normal and so has she. She used to write me such uppish letters about completing the Grammer Course so both she and Mr. Johnson (her husband) could teach and both work together and then get a beautiful home, etc. Well I guess she got surprised. She got a baby Feb. 24th. It tickled me because she always omitted mentioning babies in her life's ambition. Imagine me calling Art "Mr. Skeldum" to my friends. Gosh, I couldn't do it with a straight face.
The coffee's long in coming.
I've got to bake bread tonight after school Last batch I made twelve loaves and biscuits. These men have good appetities. Can't blame them any, they work hard hauling hay and rock (off our new quarter).
How's Uncle and Auntie--tell them "Hello" from me, also John and the kids.
How's Doc Till getting along with his patients in North Hudson? Any more trouble?
Please write again soon and tell me about yourselves.
Aagotte and Art
(Letter to Mr. & Mrs. N. J. Jenson, 1129-7th St., Hudson, WI)
Madison, S.D.
Oct. 17, 1923
Dearest Uncle and Auntie:-
Thank you so much for the long letter. We are fine and dandy and hope you folks feel just as spry.
It's getting a wee bit like Fall or Winter today. One begins to think of setting up the heater when the wind whistles cold. I surely hope Auntie stays well this winter.
Art is plowing out on the farm. Its so near town he leaves his horses out there nights and walks into town. He should have been through by this time but the horses got out last Monday night and he couldn't find a trace of them until Saturday afternoon. I started to think someone had stolen them or that they had started back to North Dakota.
So Karine has a boy. That's lovely. Perhaps she's been so busy with him she never found time to write to me.
Tomorrow is Frontier Day in Madison, a big day alright. I guess everyone will turn up as the feed is free. (That ought to draw the bunch don't you think?) Two steers will be roasted for dinner.
Did I tell you about the farm we rented? Its a pretty little place about two miles south of town. Good buildings on it but small. We'll be moving the first of the month.
Why don't you and Auntie plan a trip out here in the Spring. Webster is just north of here. You could get to see Mrs. Larson too. I'd love to have you come.
Henry has had a great deal of trouble with his eyer. He may have to have an operation on it.
Let me hear from you again soon.
Love from Aagotte
HSO, 4 Dec 1924, p5 c2, Local News
Mrs. Arthur Skeldum of Madison, S.D., arrived in Hudson Wednesday and will spend several weeks with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Nels J. Jenson, Sr., and other relatives.
(Letter to Mr. & Mrs. N. J. Jenson, Sr.)
Junius, S. Dak.
January 5, 1928
Dear Uncle and Auntie:-
Thank you for the letter and picture. You all look just fine on the picture.
We have had a lot of cold weather and oceans of snow this year. The snow came Nov. 14 and has been adding to it ever since.
Today has been real warm. It thawed on the south side of the buildings.
Marcus was here a week before Christmas. I have an idea he was coming out to see you too but found too much snow. I think he'll be back when we get nice weather again.
Have you a radio yet? We heard Pres. Coolidge's brief address last night. We were up until 4 this A.M. playing Whist.
Well Uncle it seems I haven't much news. We're well, same as usual, busy pailing cows, feeding grunts, etc--the usual chores. Oh yes, hauling hay and straw too.
You and auntie better come out and see us next summer. I'm sure you'd like it out here.
Wishing you folks a happy and prosperous 1928.
Love, Aagotte
(Letter to Mrs. Robert Gartman, R.F.D., Hudson, Wis. from Mrs. Arthur Skeldum, Madison Community Hospital, Madison, S.D. Postmarked Aug. 3, 1939 from Madison, S.D. Original in possession of Nancy Hawkinson)
Aug. 2, 1939
Dear Thelma:-
Your mother wrote to me and told me you were married. Both Art and I send out best wishes for your happiness.
Do you like living on a farm? You must write and tell me about your husband and new home.
Things are the same as usual here. We have been having plenty of rain this summer so things are green. People have started leaving for California again. It seems just so many leave every summer but some came back sadly disillusioned.
An enclosing a little gift. Hope you can find a place to use it in your home. I just finished it this A.M.
Am writing this at work so had better cut it short. Do send me a line.
Sincerely,
Aagotte
Memorial Notice, Osthus Funeral Home
Aagotte Jenson was born March 7, 1899 at Hudson, Wisconsin. She died February 7, 1989 at the Kingsbury Memorial Hospital in Lake Preston, South Dakota at the age of 89 years.
She graduated from Teachers College in Eau Claire, Wis. and the moved to Madison, S.D. and worked at the hospital in Madison. She was united in marriage to Arthur Skeldum at Jamestown, N.D. on February 19, 1921. Art died in 1962. She was then united in marriage to Albert Anderson at Eau Claire, Wisconsin on May 12, 1970. Albert died in 1979. Aagotte taught school during these years in North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota and taught last in the Dixon and Cleveland Township country schools near Lake Norden, S.D.
Aagotte entered the Kingsbury Memorial Manor in Lake Preston on July 7, 1978 and lived there until her the time of her death.
Survivors who are grateful for having shared in her life are one adopted daughter, Rose Cave of Vermillion, S.D.; and several neices and nephews.
Obituary from undated and unnamed newspaper, 8 Feb 1989
LAKE NORDEN--Aagotte Anderson, 89, formerly of Lake Norden, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 1989, at the Kingsbury Memorial Hospital, Lake Preston.
The funeral will be 10:30 a.m., Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lake Norden. Burial will be in the West Norden Cemetery, rural Hayti.
A family prayer service will be held at 10 a.m. at the church on Friday.
Visitation will will be from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday at the Osthus Funeral Home, Bryant.
Aagotte Jenson was born March 7, 1899, at Hudson, Wis. She graduated from teachers college in Eau Claire, Wis. She then moved to Madison and worked at a hospital. She taught school at Dixon Township in Hamlin County, and later at Cleveland township.
She married Arthur Skeldum at Jamestown, N.D., on Feb. 19, 1921. He died in 1962.
She married Albert Anderson in Eau Claire, Wis., on May 12, 1970. He died in 1979. She taught school in North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota, and she last taught at a Lake Norden rural school.
She entered the Kingsbury Memorial Manor in Lake Preston in July of 1978, and lived there until the time of her death. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands and two brothers.
TO BE REMEMBERED
IN MEMORY
Aagotte Jenson was born March 7, 1899 at Hudson, Wiscosin. She died February 7, 1989 at the Kingsburg Memorial Hospital in Lake Preston, South Dakota at the age of 89 years.
She graduated from Teachers College in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and then moved to Madison, S.D. and workd at the hospital in Madison. She was united in marriage to Arthur Skeldum at Jamestown, N.D. on February 19, 1921. Art died in 1962. She was then united in marriage to Albert Anderson at Eau Claire, Wisconsin on May 12, 1970. Albert died in 1979. Aagotte taught school during these years in North Dakota, Minnesot and South Dakota and taught last in the Dixon and Clveland Township county schools near Lake Norden, S.D. Aagotte entered the Kingsbury Memorial Manor in Lake Preston on July 7, 1978 and lived there until the time of her death.
Survivors who are grateful for havng shared in her life are one adopted daughter: Rose Cave of Vermillion, S.D.; and several nieces and nephews.
Aagotte was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, and two brothers: Henry and Marcus.
ORDER OF SERVICE FOR AAGOTTE ELENA ANDERSON
March 7, 1899 - Febriuary 7, 1989
Age: 89 years and 11 months
Services from Trinity Lutheran Church, Lake Norden, S.D., Friday, Feb. 10, 1989
Interment: West Norden Cemetery, Hayti, South Dakota
Casketbearers: Robert Olson, Don Thue, Alvin Kangas, George Paso, Kenneth Jorgenson, Laverne Lehtola, Gordon Kangas, Arvin Hymans
Arrangements by Osthus Funeral Home, Bryant, South Dakota.
Woodsworth, N.D.
Feb. 27, 1921
Dear Uncle and Auntie:-
Rec'd your card a week ago. Thanks oodles. I'm so glad you are well and enjoying this nice weather.
I was married a week ago Saturday to Arthur Skeldum, a brother to the lady I boarded with. We did not have any wedding, just went off, tied the knot and came back. We didn't intend to tell anyone until school was out but I think people got suspicious and so found out thru the papers.
I have only one more month left to teach and am so glad of it too for when spring work comes Arthur needs me home. I'm keeping house now, the farm is about three quarters of a mile from the school house so I haven't far to go.
We are expecting company tonight so I'm trying to get my letters written up now.
Let me hear from you folks whenever you have time to write.
Your loving niece, Aagotte
My newly acquired name and address:
Mrs. Arthur Skeldum
Woodsworth, N. D.
(Letter to Karine Stayberg)
Woodsworth, N.D.
March 28, 1922
Dear Karine:-
Thank you so much for your long letter. I enjoyed every it of it.
Just ask Arthur about the potato cakes. I made a batch for supper last night and I tho't they were good. Had no trouble at all with them.
The kids are eating their lunches now but I'm waiting for the coffee jug. I saw the boys start out from home so they'll be here. I usually have warm coffee with my lunch.
Only five more days of school. I'm so glad for it is tiresome. Never again--three years in the same school. I fully realize a change is good for anyone. Then too, I get the "Spring Fever" and just hate to move around.
We had a blizzard yesterday again. I do hope its the last one and think so. The meadow larks and chickens were singing this morning when I came to school.
It's all Art's fault because he got the Ford out Sunday was going to fix it to use. Everytime he's so "foolish" it storms.
Gurina sent me that sugar bowl and creamer I was so crazy about. My, I was glad. I had company for dinner Sunday and used them. Everyone thinks they're just as pretty as can be.
No, your pictures didn't come out here. No pictures came in the box from Hudson, just bed clothes, doilies, etc and the percalator. I got some of the pictures from home but not all of them either.
I didn't know Nettie stayed with you folks.
I spose Jens does miss Mary awfully. I certainly feel sorry for him.
Do you remember Judith Bodsbery from home? The tall, hungry looking one. She has been married a long time. Her husband has been attending Normal and so has she. She used to write me such uppish letters about completing the Grammer Course so both she and Mr. Johnson (her husband) could teach and both work together and then get a beautiful home, etc. Well I guess she got surprised. She got a baby Feb. 24th. It tickled me because she always omitted mentioning babies in her life's ambition. Imagine me calling Art "Mr. Skeldum" to my friends. Gosh, I couldn't do it with a straight face.
The coffee's long in coming.
I've got to bake bread tonight after school Last batch I made twelve loaves and biscuits. These men have good appetities. Can't blame them any, they work hard hauling hay and rock (off our new quarter).
How's Uncle and Auntie--tell them "Hello" from me, also John and the kids.
How's Doc Till getting along with his patients in North Hudson? Any more trouble?
Please write again soon and tell me about yourselves.
Aagotte and Art
(Letter to Mr. & Mrs. N. J. Jenson, 1129-7th St., Hudson, WI)
Madison, S.D.
Oct. 17, 1923
Dearest Uncle and Auntie:-
Thank you so much for the long letter. We are fine and dandy and hope you folks feel just as spry.
It's getting a wee bit like Fall or Winter today. One begins to think of setting up the heater when the wind whistles cold. I surely hope Auntie stays well this winter.
Art is plowing out on the farm. Its so near town he leaves his horses out there nights and walks into town. He should have been through by this time but the horses got out last Monday night and he couldn't find a trace of them until Saturday afternoon. I started to think someone had stolen them or that they had started back to North Dakota.
So Karine has a boy. That's lovely. Perhaps she's been so busy with him she never found time to write to me.
Tomorrow is Frontier Day in Madison, a big day alright. I guess everyone will turn up as the feed is free. (That ought to draw the bunch don't you think?) Two steers will be roasted for dinner.
Did I tell you about the farm we rented? Its a pretty little place about two miles south of town. Good buildings on it but small. We'll be moving the first of the month.
Why don't you and Auntie plan a trip out here in the Spring. Webster is just north of here. You could get to see Mrs. Larson too. I'd love to have you come.
Henry has had a great deal of trouble with his eyer. He may have to have an operation on it.
Let me hear from you again soon.
Love from Aagotte
HSO, 4 Dec 1924, p5 c2, Local News
Mrs. Arthur Skeldum of Madison, S.D., arrived in Hudson Wednesday and will spend several weeks with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Nels J. Jenson, Sr., and other relatives.
(Letter to Mr. & Mrs. N. J. Jenson, Sr.)
Junius, S. Dak.
January 5, 1928
Dear Uncle and Auntie:-
Thank you for the letter and picture. You all look just fine on the picture.
We have had a lot of cold weather and oceans of snow this year. The snow came Nov. 14 and has been adding to it ever since.
Today has been real warm. It thawed on the south side of the buildings.
Marcus was here a week before Christmas. I have an idea he was coming out to see you too but found too much snow. I think he'll be back when we get nice weather again.
Have you a radio yet? We heard Pres. Coolidge's brief address last night. We were up until 4 this A.M. playing Whist.
Well Uncle it seems I haven't much news. We're well, same as usual, busy pailing cows, feeding grunts, etc--the usual chores. Oh yes, hauling hay and straw too.
You and auntie better come out and see us next summer. I'm sure you'd like it out here.
Wishing you folks a happy and prosperous 1928.
Love, Aagotte
(Letter to Mrs. Robert Gartman, R.F.D., Hudson, Wis. from Mrs. Arthur Skeldum, Madison Community Hospital, Madison, S.D. Postmarked Aug. 3, 1939 from Madison, S.D. Original in possession of Nancy Hawkinson)
Aug. 2, 1939
Dear Thelma:-
Your mother wrote to me and told me you were married. Both Art and I send out best wishes for your happiness.
Do you like living on a farm? You must write and tell me about your husband and new home.
Things are the same as usual here. We have been having plenty of rain this summer so things are green. People have started leaving for California again. It seems just so many leave every summer but some came back sadly disillusioned.
An enclosing a little gift. Hope you can find a place to use it in your home. I just finished it this A.M.
Am writing this at work so had better cut it short. Do send me a line.
Sincerely,
Aagotte
Memorial Notice, Osthus Funeral Home
Aagotte Jenson was born March 7, 1899 at Hudson, Wisconsin. She died February 7, 1989 at the Kingsbury Memorial Hospital in Lake Preston, South Dakota at the age of 89 years.
She graduated from Teachers College in Eau Claire, Wis. and the moved to Madison, S.D. and worked at the hospital in Madison. She was united in marriage to Arthur Skeldum at Jamestown, N.D. on February 19, 1921. Art died in 1962. She was then united in marriage to Albert Anderson at Eau Claire, Wisconsin on May 12, 1970. Albert died in 1979. Aagotte taught school during these years in North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota and taught last in the Dixon and Cleveland Township country schools near Lake Norden, S.D.
Aagotte entered the Kingsbury Memorial Manor in Lake Preston on July 7, 1978 and lived there until her the time of her death.
Survivors who are grateful for having shared in her life are one adopted daughter, Rose Cave of Vermillion, S.D.; and several neices and nephews.
Obituary from undated and unnamed newspaper, 8 Feb 1989
LAKE NORDEN--Aagotte Anderson, 89, formerly of Lake Norden, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 1989, at the Kingsbury Memorial Hospital, Lake Preston.
The funeral will be 10:30 a.m., Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lake Norden. Burial will be in the West Norden Cemetery, rural Hayti.
A family prayer service will be held at 10 a.m. at the church on Friday.
Visitation will will be from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday at the Osthus Funeral Home, Bryant.
Aagotte Jenson was born March 7, 1899, at Hudson, Wis. She graduated from teachers college in Eau Claire, Wis. She then moved to Madison and worked at a hospital. She taught school at Dixon Township in Hamlin County, and later at Cleveland township.
She married Arthur Skeldum at Jamestown, N.D., on Feb. 19, 1921. He died in 1962.
She married Albert Anderson in Eau Claire, Wis., on May 12, 1970. He died in 1979. She taught school in North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota, and she last taught at a Lake Norden rural school.
She entered the Kingsbury Memorial Manor in Lake Preston in July of 1978, and lived there until the time of her death. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands and two brothers.
TO BE REMEMBERED
IN MEMORY
Aagotte Jenson was born March 7, 1899 at Hudson, Wiscosin. She died February 7, 1989 at the Kingsburg Memorial Hospital in Lake Preston, South Dakota at the age of 89 years.
She graduated from Teachers College in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and then moved to Madison, S.D. and workd at the hospital in Madison. She was united in marriage to Arthur Skeldum at Jamestown, N.D. on February 19, 1921. Art died in 1962. She was then united in marriage to Albert Anderson at Eau Claire, Wisconsin on May 12, 1970. Albert died in 1979. Aagotte taught school during these years in North Dakota, Minnesot and South Dakota and taught last in the Dixon and Clveland Township county schools near Lake Norden, S.D. Aagotte entered the Kingsbury Memorial Manor in Lake Preston on July 7, 1978 and lived there until the time of her death.
Survivors who are grateful for havng shared in her life are one adopted daughter: Rose Cave of Vermillion, S.D.; and several nieces and nephews.
Aagotte was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, and two brothers: Henry and Marcus.
ORDER OF SERVICE FOR AAGOTTE ELENA ANDERSON
March 7, 1899 - Febriuary 7, 1989
Age: 89 years and 11 months
Services from Trinity Lutheran Church, Lake Norden, S.D., Friday, Feb. 10, 1989
Interment: West Norden Cemetery, Hayti, South Dakota
Casketbearers: Robert Olson, Don Thue, Alvin Kangas, George Paso, Kenneth Jorgenson, Laverne Lehtola, Gordon Kangas, Arvin Hymans
Arrangements by Osthus Funeral Home, Bryant, South Dakota.
Events
| Birth | 7 Mar 1899 | Hudson, St. Croix County, Wisconsin |  | ||
| Marriage | 19 Feb 1921 | Jamestown, ND - Arthur Skeldum | | ||
| Marriage | 12 May 1970 | Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States - Albert Anderson | |||
| Death | 7 Feb 1989 | Lake Preston, Hamlin County, SD | | ||
| Burial | 10 Feb 1989 | Hayti, SD, West Norden Cemetery |
Families
| Spouse | Arthur Skeldum (1892 - ) |
| Spouse | Albert Anderson (1891 - 1979) |
| Father | Hans Hendrik Jenson (1840 - 1905) |
| Mother | Caspara Mathea "Thea" Christophersdatter (1868 - 1920) |
| Sibling | Marcus Jenson (1892 - 1972) |
| Sibling | Henry T. Jenson (1895 - 1973) |
Endnotes
1. Funeral Memorial: Aagotte Elena Anderson (Osthus Funeral Home, Bryant, South Dakota).
2. Funeral Memorial: Aagotte Elena Anderson (Osthus Funeral Home, Bryant, South Dakota).
3. Funeral Memorial: Aagotte Elena Anderson (Osthus Funeral Home, Bryant, South Dakota).
4. Everett Herald, Everett, Wash., Jenson, Aagotte E., Feb 1989, Possibly Lake Preston or Lake Norden, South Dakota..