Individual Details
John Stageberg
(24 May 1860 - 5 Feb 1949)
John and Christine's daughter, Anna Staberg Brunner, told me in July 1974, that "Mother and Dad were married in Stillwater on Nov. 20, 1886."
1910 Federal Census, Minnesota, Washington co., Lakeland twp., T624, Roll 730, p72
Staberg, John, Head, age 49, married 24 years, laborer at lumber mill, born Norway
Staberg, Christina, Wife, age 45, 9 children, 8 living
Staberg,Alford, Son, age 21, born Minnesota
Staberg,Ella B., Daughter, age 19, born Minnesota
Staberg,Annie M., Daughter, age 12, born Minnesota
Staberg, John, Son, age 10, born Minnesota
Staberg, Robert, Son, age 8, born Minnesota
Staberg, Evelyn, Daughter, age 4, born Minnesota}
From an unnamed and undated newspaper, circa November 1936.
Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. John Staberg celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Friday evening, November 20, 1936. About 100 guests attended a dinner given in their honor by the citizens of Lakeland at the Lakeland Community hall. The dinner was served in the main dining room and the bridal party with their sons and wives and daughters and husbands and a few close friends were seated at a long table.
The centerpiece was a three-tiered wedding cake, at either side were bouquets of golden colored chrysanthemums. The remaining guests were seated at smaller tables placed throughout the room. After everyone had been served the company assembled in the main auditorium where a table had been placed and held the beautifully decorated wedding cake. Mr. and Mrs. Staberg amid the strains of a wedding march played by Mrs. A. G. Scullin, pianist, were escorted to their honored places. As the guests rose to pay tribute to the bridal party the Rev. E. R. Savage, pastor of Congregational church offered a prayer and made a few remarks and presented the happy couple with a purse of money and congratulations from all present.
Mr. and Mrs. Staberg then responded by saying what a joyful day it had been and expressing their sincere appreciation of all that had been done for them. The many friends then extended their congratulations and best wishes to the happy pair. The wedding cake was then cut and passed to everyone present followed by a social hour.
Mr. and Mrs. Staberg were married in Trinity Lutheran church, Stillwater, the Rev. Tornell officiating. The only guest present at this time, who attended the rites 50 years ago was Charles Nelson, Stillwater, a cousin of the bride, who was present at the wedding 50 years ago with his parents and was a very small boy.
Mr. and Mrs. Staberg have lived in Lakeland all their married life and are most highly respected citizens. They are the parents of eight children and 21 grandchildren and all were present for the happy occasion.
The following are their sons and daughters:
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Staberg, Hutchinson; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Staberg and two children, White Bear Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Taylor and five children, Omaha, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Staberg and five children, Long Prairie; Mr. and Mrs. Max Brunner and two children, Stillwater; Mr. and Mrs. John Staberg and four children, Dawson; Robert Staberg at home; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ermisch and three children of Lakeland.
The other relatives and friends from out of town included John Engstrom, brother of Mrs. Staberg; Andrew Staberg of Hudson, brother of Mr. Staberg; Mrs. Anna Sjoholm (Anna Olson), a niece, St. Paul; Mr. and Mrs. James Staberg, a nephew, St. Paul; Miss Bernice Staberg, a niece, North St. Paul; Mrs. Ruth Staberg Webber, a niece, North St. Paul; Mrs. Carl Brandt, a niece, Star Prairie; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nelson and daughter, a cousin, Stillwater; Rev. E. R. Savage and wife, Bayport; Mrs. Louis Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Klindworth, Stillwater, and Miss Margaret Staberg, St. Paul.
Hudson Star-Observer, 14 Nov 1946, p1
To Celebrate Sixtieth Anniversary on Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. John Staberg of Lakeland will observe their sixtieth wedding anniversary in the Lakeland Community Hall on Sunday, Nov. 17, with open house from 3 to 5 o'clock. Friends are invited. No invitations have been issued.
Unknown newspaper, circa Nov 1946
Lakeland, Minn.
Members of this community turned out en masse Sunday to honor Lakeland's oldest couple, Mr. and Mrs. John Staberg, on the 60th anniversary of their wedding.
Among the 300 persons who attended the reception in Lakeland Community Hall were more than 50 members of the family and friends from the Twin Cities and surrounding area.
Many of the relatives had not seen each other since the couple celebrated their golden anniversary ten years ago.
Mr. Staberg, who retired from his job with the Omaha railway in 1931, is 87 years old and his wife is 83.
Stillwater Gazette, 13 Sep 1948, p1, c2
Christine Staberg of Lakeland Dies
Mrs. Christine Staberg of Lakeland died Monday morning after a long illness.
She was born in Sweden, Dec. 14, 1864 and came to this country and locality about 75 years ago. She was married to John Staberg Nov. 20, 1886 at Stillwater.
Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Clinton Tyler, of Omaha, Neb., Mrs. Max Brunner, Stillwater; Mrs. Evelyn Ermisch, Lakeland; five sons, George, Mankato; Alfred, White Bear Lake; Dan, Minneapolis; John, Dawson, Minn.; Robert of Lakeland; one brother, John Engstrom of Hudson; 27 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Notice of funeral later.
Stillwater Gazette, 14 Sep 1948, p1
Funeral Services for Mrs. Christine Staberg, wife of John Staberg, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. from the Congregational Church at Lakeland. The body will live in state at the church from 1:00 until hour of service. Friends may call at the Jones Funeral Home until noon Wednesday.
HSO, 23 Sep 1948, p1
Sister of John Engstrom Dies at Lakeland, Minn.
Mrs. Christine Staberg of Lakeland, sister of John Engstrom of Hudson, died at her home there on Monday, Sept. 13, after a long illness. She was born in Sweden in 1864 and came to this locality about 75 years ago. She was married to John Staberg on Nov. 20, 1880 at Stillwater. Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Clinton Tyler, Mrs. Max Brunner and Mrs. Evelyn Ermisch; five sons, George, Alfred, Dan, John and Robert; one brother, John Engstrom of Hudson; 27 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Stillwater Evening Gazette, 7 Feb 1949
John Staberg of Lakeland Passes
Funeral services for John Staberg of Lakeland were held Monday at 2:30 p.m. from the Congregational church, Dr. Carl Ermisch officiated. Miss Kay Nelson sang two selections accompanied by Miss Beverly Ermisch. Five sons and a son-in-law (Max Brunner) acted as casket bearers. Burial was made in Lakeland cemetery.
Mr. Staberg died Saturday morning, Feb. 5, after a brief illness. He was born May 24, 1861 in Norway and came to the United States 75 years ago. He was married to Christine Engstrom, Nov. 20, 1886, in Stillwater. She died Sept. 15, 1948. Surviving are five sons, George, Mankato; Alfred, White Bear; Dan, Minneapolis; John, Dawson, Minn.; and Robert, Lakeland; three daughters, Mrs. Ella Tyler, Omaha, Neb.; Mrs. Max Brunner, Stillwater; and Mrs. Evelyn Ermisch, Lakeland. There are 27 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Hudson Star-Observer, 24 Feb 1949, p8
John Staberg, Sr., of Lakeland, Minn., aged 87 years and 8 months, passed away during the night of February 5th and 6th in his sleep. He had been ailing less than a week, but had missed his wife, who died last September. He was living with the younger son, John Robert, and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Staberg raised a family of nine children, eight of whom survived, five sons and three daughters, who are married and have families of their own.
Mr. Staberg lived in Lakeland for over half a century and worked in Hudson at the Central Lumber Co. saw mill unti it closed, then at the Omaha car shops, walking each day from his home to the car shops.
His five sons and a son-in-law acted as pall bearers, George of Mankato, Minn., Alfred of White Bear, Dan of Minneapolis, John Jr. of Dawson, Minn., Robert of Lakeland, and Max Brunner of Stillwater.
Funeral services were held in the Congregational church at Lakeland, on Monday, Feb. 7th, Rev. Ermisch of Minneapolis officiating.
Those who attended the services from Hudson were two nephews, John and wife and Joe Staberg; Miss Julia Anderson, a former Lakeland resident; and his former employer at Central Lumber Co., Emil Nagel. A niece, Mrs. Carol Brandt and husband from Star Prairie, James Staberg, nephew and wife with another niece, Miss Bernice Staberg of St. Paul, also were present at the last rites of the last of that generation. He was a brother of the late Andrew Staberg of Hudson, the late Ole Staberg of Bayport, Minnesota. J. B. Engstrom is a brother-in-law.
1910 Federal Census, Minnesota, Washington co., Lakeland twp., T624, Roll 730, p72
Staberg, John, Head, age 49, married 24 years, laborer at lumber mill, born Norway
Staberg, Christina, Wife, age 45, 9 children, 8 living
Staberg,Alford, Son, age 21, born Minnesota
Staberg,Ella B., Daughter, age 19, born Minnesota
Staberg,Annie M., Daughter, age 12, born Minnesota
Staberg, John, Son, age 10, born Minnesota
Staberg, Robert, Son, age 8, born Minnesota
Staberg, Evelyn, Daughter, age 4, born Minnesota}
From an unnamed and undated newspaper, circa November 1936.
Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. John Staberg celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Friday evening, November 20, 1936. About 100 guests attended a dinner given in their honor by the citizens of Lakeland at the Lakeland Community hall. The dinner was served in the main dining room and the bridal party with their sons and wives and daughters and husbands and a few close friends were seated at a long table.
The centerpiece was a three-tiered wedding cake, at either side were bouquets of golden colored chrysanthemums. The remaining guests were seated at smaller tables placed throughout the room. After everyone had been served the company assembled in the main auditorium where a table had been placed and held the beautifully decorated wedding cake. Mr. and Mrs. Staberg amid the strains of a wedding march played by Mrs. A. G. Scullin, pianist, were escorted to their honored places. As the guests rose to pay tribute to the bridal party the Rev. E. R. Savage, pastor of Congregational church offered a prayer and made a few remarks and presented the happy couple with a purse of money and congratulations from all present.
Mr. and Mrs. Staberg then responded by saying what a joyful day it had been and expressing their sincere appreciation of all that had been done for them. The many friends then extended their congratulations and best wishes to the happy pair. The wedding cake was then cut and passed to everyone present followed by a social hour.
Mr. and Mrs. Staberg were married in Trinity Lutheran church, Stillwater, the Rev. Tornell officiating. The only guest present at this time, who attended the rites 50 years ago was Charles Nelson, Stillwater, a cousin of the bride, who was present at the wedding 50 years ago with his parents and was a very small boy.
Mr. and Mrs. Staberg have lived in Lakeland all their married life and are most highly respected citizens. They are the parents of eight children and 21 grandchildren and all were present for the happy occasion.
The following are their sons and daughters:
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Staberg, Hutchinson; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Staberg and two children, White Bear Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Taylor and five children, Omaha, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Staberg and five children, Long Prairie; Mr. and Mrs. Max Brunner and two children, Stillwater; Mr. and Mrs. John Staberg and four children, Dawson; Robert Staberg at home; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ermisch and three children of Lakeland.
The other relatives and friends from out of town included John Engstrom, brother of Mrs. Staberg; Andrew Staberg of Hudson, brother of Mr. Staberg; Mrs. Anna Sjoholm (Anna Olson), a niece, St. Paul; Mr. and Mrs. James Staberg, a nephew, St. Paul; Miss Bernice Staberg, a niece, North St. Paul; Mrs. Ruth Staberg Webber, a niece, North St. Paul; Mrs. Carl Brandt, a niece, Star Prairie; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nelson and daughter, a cousin, Stillwater; Rev. E. R. Savage and wife, Bayport; Mrs. Louis Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Klindworth, Stillwater, and Miss Margaret Staberg, St. Paul.
Hudson Star-Observer, 14 Nov 1946, p1
To Celebrate Sixtieth Anniversary on Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. John Staberg of Lakeland will observe their sixtieth wedding anniversary in the Lakeland Community Hall on Sunday, Nov. 17, with open house from 3 to 5 o'clock. Friends are invited. No invitations have been issued.
Unknown newspaper, circa Nov 1946
Lakeland, Minn.
Members of this community turned out en masse Sunday to honor Lakeland's oldest couple, Mr. and Mrs. John Staberg, on the 60th anniversary of their wedding.
Among the 300 persons who attended the reception in Lakeland Community Hall were more than 50 members of the family and friends from the Twin Cities and surrounding area.
Many of the relatives had not seen each other since the couple celebrated their golden anniversary ten years ago.
Mr. Staberg, who retired from his job with the Omaha railway in 1931, is 87 years old and his wife is 83.
Stillwater Gazette, 13 Sep 1948, p1, c2
Christine Staberg of Lakeland Dies
Mrs. Christine Staberg of Lakeland died Monday morning after a long illness.
She was born in Sweden, Dec. 14, 1864 and came to this country and locality about 75 years ago. She was married to John Staberg Nov. 20, 1886 at Stillwater.
Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Clinton Tyler, of Omaha, Neb., Mrs. Max Brunner, Stillwater; Mrs. Evelyn Ermisch, Lakeland; five sons, George, Mankato; Alfred, White Bear Lake; Dan, Minneapolis; John, Dawson, Minn.; Robert of Lakeland; one brother, John Engstrom of Hudson; 27 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Notice of funeral later.
Stillwater Gazette, 14 Sep 1948, p1
Funeral Services for Mrs. Christine Staberg, wife of John Staberg, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. from the Congregational Church at Lakeland. The body will live in state at the church from 1:00 until hour of service. Friends may call at the Jones Funeral Home until noon Wednesday.
HSO, 23 Sep 1948, p1
Sister of John Engstrom Dies at Lakeland, Minn.
Mrs. Christine Staberg of Lakeland, sister of John Engstrom of Hudson, died at her home there on Monday, Sept. 13, after a long illness. She was born in Sweden in 1864 and came to this locality about 75 years ago. She was married to John Staberg on Nov. 20, 1880 at Stillwater. Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Clinton Tyler, Mrs. Max Brunner and Mrs. Evelyn Ermisch; five sons, George, Alfred, Dan, John and Robert; one brother, John Engstrom of Hudson; 27 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Stillwater Evening Gazette, 7 Feb 1949
John Staberg of Lakeland Passes
Funeral services for John Staberg of Lakeland were held Monday at 2:30 p.m. from the Congregational church, Dr. Carl Ermisch officiated. Miss Kay Nelson sang two selections accompanied by Miss Beverly Ermisch. Five sons and a son-in-law (Max Brunner) acted as casket bearers. Burial was made in Lakeland cemetery.
Mr. Staberg died Saturday morning, Feb. 5, after a brief illness. He was born May 24, 1861 in Norway and came to the United States 75 years ago. He was married to Christine Engstrom, Nov. 20, 1886, in Stillwater. She died Sept. 15, 1948. Surviving are five sons, George, Mankato; Alfred, White Bear; Dan, Minneapolis; John, Dawson, Minn.; and Robert, Lakeland; three daughters, Mrs. Ella Tyler, Omaha, Neb.; Mrs. Max Brunner, Stillwater; and Mrs. Evelyn Ermisch, Lakeland. There are 27 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Hudson Star-Observer, 24 Feb 1949, p8
John Staberg, Sr., of Lakeland, Minn., aged 87 years and 8 months, passed away during the night of February 5th and 6th in his sleep. He had been ailing less than a week, but had missed his wife, who died last September. He was living with the younger son, John Robert, and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Staberg raised a family of nine children, eight of whom survived, five sons and three daughters, who are married and have families of their own.
Mr. Staberg lived in Lakeland for over half a century and worked in Hudson at the Central Lumber Co. saw mill unti it closed, then at the Omaha car shops, walking each day from his home to the car shops.
His five sons and a son-in-law acted as pall bearers, George of Mankato, Minn., Alfred of White Bear, Dan of Minneapolis, John Jr. of Dawson, Minn., Robert of Lakeland, and Max Brunner of Stillwater.
Funeral services were held in the Congregational church at Lakeland, on Monday, Feb. 7th, Rev. Ermisch of Minneapolis officiating.
Those who attended the services from Hudson were two nephews, John and wife and Joe Staberg; Miss Julia Anderson, a former Lakeland resident; and his former employer at Central Lumber Co., Emil Nagel. A niece, Mrs. Carol Brandt and husband from Star Prairie, James Staberg, nephew and wife with another niece, Miss Bernice Staberg of St. Paul, also were present at the last rites of the last of that generation. He was a brother of the late Andrew Staberg of Hudson, the late Ole Staberg of Bayport, Minnesota. J. B. Engstrom is a brother-in-law.
Events
| Birth | 24 May 1860 | Hegra Parish, Norway |  | ||
| Christen | 1 Jul 1860 | Hegra Parish, Norway | | ||
| Marriage | 20 Nov 1886 | Stillwater, Washington, Minnesota - Christine Engstrom | | ||
| Census | 4 May 1910 | Lakeland Twp., Minnesota | | ||
| Death | 5 Feb 1949 | Lakeland twp.,Washington County, Minnesota | | ||
| Alt name | Staberg (Stjørdal Gard Sonbjørgen; Bruk Bjørgøren) | ||||
| Burial | Lakeland, Washington, Minnesota, Lakeview Cemetery | |
Families
| Spouse | Christine Engstrom (1864 - 1948) |
| Child | George Victor Staberg (1887 - 1964) |
| Child | Alfred Bernhart Staberg (1889 - ) |
| Child | Louella "Ella" Staberg (1891 - 1973) |
| Child | Harry R. Staberg (1893 - ) |
| Child | Daniel Edward Staberg (1895 - 1956) |
| Child | Anna M. Staberg (1898 - 1977) |
| Child | John Harold "Harold" Staberg (1900 - 1984) |
| Child | Robert W. Staberg (1902 - 1985) |
| Child | Evelyn Ruth Staberg (1906 - 1989) |
| Father | Joen Pedersen Stageberg (1810 - 1899) |
| Mother | Berit Andersdatter (1821 - 1893) |
| Sibling | Berith Johnsdtr. (1845 - 1904) |
| Sibling | Peder Jons. Stageberg (1848 - 1926) |
| Sibling | Karen Joensdtr. (1851 - ) |
| Sibling | Ingeborg Stageberg (1852 - 1937) |
| Sibling | Anders Stageberg (1855 - 1855) |
| Sibling | Andrew Staberg (1857 - ) |
| Sibling | Ole Stageberg (1863 - 1925) |
Endnotes
1. Birth.
2. , Stjørdalsboka, Gards- Og Slektshistorie, Bankd V, Book I, p72.
3. Digitalarkivet http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/, Nord-Trøndelag county, Hegra in Øvre Stjørdal, Parish register (official) nr. 703A01 (1850-1862), Birth and baptism records 1860, page 62, No. 53..
4. Birth.
5. Correspondence.
6. 1910 U.S.. Federal Census; Enumeration began 15 Apr 1910, Minnesota, Washington Co., Lakeland Twp..
7. State of Minnesota, Death Records.
8. Minnesota Genealogist, Vol. 12, No. 1, p20.