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Alt. Born June 10, 1868

Burial December 03, 1948
Big Lake Cemetary, Big Lake, Minnesota
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Viola Maude Johnson may have married 2xs
Born June 1866 MN
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Sherburne County Star News
Thursday December 9, 1948

Another prominent resident of this vicinity was claimed by death on Wednesday, December 1, 1948 when Mrs. Viola M Putnam passed quietly away at her home following an illness of several years duration.
Viola M. Putnam was born at Silver Creek, Minn. on June10, 1868, and had reached the age of 80 years, 5 months and 21 days at the time of her death.
In early youth she was united in marriage to Eugene Putnam, former Big Lake postmaster, who preceded her in death on November 21, 1930.
Six children blessed this union, two of whom preceded their mother in death, a son, and Mrs. Pearl Huntington. Surviving are four children, Mrs. H Johnson, Mrs. H Goddard, and Lester Putnam, of Big Lake, and Bert Putnam of Monticello. Two of four step children also survive, Ernest Putnam of Elk River, and Julian Putnam of Anoka, Mrs. Jacob Dorsten and Mrs. Stephen White of St Paul passed away a number of years ago.
Funeral services were held at the Big Lake Union Church on Friday December 3, conducted by Rev Elvon Nelson, pastor of the church. Carl Wigren accompanied by Mrs. Hugh Mitchell, Jr rendered two solos, "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Face to Face".
The final offerings were many and beautiful, a token of the love and esteem of her many neighbors and friends.
Pall bearers included close relatives of the Putnam family.
Interment took place in the Big Lake Cemetery, following the funeral service.
Mr and Mrs Walter Augstman of Baldwin were among those from out of town who attended the funeral.
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family by the many Big Lake friends in the loss of much beloved mother and friend.
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Monticello Times
December 9, 1948

Big Lake has lost one of it's beloved pioneer women in the passing of Mrs. Putnam and she will be deeply mourned as she was a friend to all, both young and old alike. She was lovingly called "Grandma Putnam" by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. She was so devoted to her home and her family. A quaint dear woman so dainty and so dear to all.
She loved flowers and had banks of them all through her home and yard, and before her health failed you could see her daily in her garden early and late. She was born in the East on June 19, 1868, the youngest daughter of Peter Putnam and his wife Patience Putnam who were New York residents, later moved to Illinois and then to Minnesota. Settling at what is now Silver Creek, Wright county. Viola Maud Putnam, was educated in the schools of Wright county. She sang in the choir of their local church and was an earnest worker in her church circles. She came to Sherburne county at an early date and was married to Elmer Eugene Putnam, son of the late Mr and Mrs John E Putnam, one of the very earliest eastern families that settled at Big Lake and here Mrs Putnam has resided all these many years, beloved by all. Grandma Putnam has gone from is but her memory will forever remain in the hearts of all. The recollections of a blessed life runs like a vine around the memory of our departed and every vine is now a perfumed flower. Mrs Putnam is survived by two daughters and four sons, namely Mrs. (Grace) WH Johnston; Mrs (Daisy) Bob Goddard; Lester Putnam all of Big Lake; Bert Putnam of Monticello, Ernest of Elk River, Julian of Fridley, and there are 30 grandchildren and many great grandchildren; one baby son and three daughters namely, Violet Doten, Gertrude White, and Pearl Putnam Huntington preceded her in death. Her husband EE Putnam was postmaster of Big Lake for 40 years. He died in November 1930.
Funeral services were held in Union Church, December 3 on Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev Elton Nelson, who gave a lovely tribute to Mrs Putnam, Carl Wigren sang her two favorite hyms "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Saved by Grace." The floral offerings were many and beautiful and bespoke the love and esteem held for the departed. Peterson Bros had charge of the service. Interment was in the family lot in Big Lake Cemetery. Sincerest sympathy is extended the entire family by a wide circle of friends. The Times joins in the sympathy. All businesses in town were closed during the hour of the funeral. Those from out of town who attended were (Lovida White) granddaughter, Mr and Mrs Richard Steffens of St Paul and Mr and Mrs Putnam, a nephew of Minneapolis, Grandsons acted as pallbearers.
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Birth	10 Jun 1868	Silver Creek Twp, Wright, Minnesota, United States
Marriage	7 Nov 1885	Silver Creek Twp, Wright, Minnesota, United States - Elmer Eugene Putnam
Death	1 Dec 1948	Big Lake, Sherburne, Minnesota, United States
Burial	3 Dec 1948	Big Lake Cemetery, Big Lake, Sherburne, Minnesota, United States
Census (family)	1900 US Census	Big Lake, Sherburne, Minnesota, United States - Elmer Eugene Putnam
Census (family)	1910 US Census	Big Lake Sherburne MN - Elmer Eugene Putnam

Spouse	Elmer Eugene Putnam (1857 - 1930)
Child	Pearl Minnette Putnam (1886 - 1929)
Child	Grace Marion Putnam (1888 - 1951)
Child	Baby Putnam (1890 - 1890)
Child	Lester Raymond Putnam (1900 - 1956)
Child	Bert Lorin Putnam (1902 - 1956)
Child	Daisey Alberta Putnam (1905 - 1994)

Father	Peter Putnam (1814 - 1886)
Mother	Patience Hannah Godfrey (1828 - 1892)
Sibling	Julia Cordelia Putnam (1854 - 1885)
Sibling	Sophronia M. Putnam (1844 - 1926)
Sibling	Charles Henry Putnam (1849 - 1907)
Sibling	Mary Elizabeth Putnam (1850 - 1927)
Sibling	George Washington Putnam (1862 - 1940)
Sibling	Martha Jane (Janny Em) "Jennie" Putnam (1865 - 1945)

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