Mrs. D.O. Aaker, a beloved and highly respected pioneer mother of this community passed away at her home on Vernon street last Saturday morning at five o'clock, after a short illness, having been taken ill about a week previous to her death. Mrs. Aaker was apparently recovering but suffered a sudden setback and her death was a shock to her relatives and many friends.
Christense Ellefson was born in Capron, Ill., Nov. 24, 1849, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ellefson, who lived for years near Ridgeway. If the deceased had lived until Friday of this week she would have reached her seventy-third birthday. She was united in marriage on May 12, 1869 to D.O. Aaker, who preceded her in death some years ago. The family home was at Ridgeway for a number of years where Mr. Aaker was in business.
Mrs. D.O. Aaker, a beloved and highly respected pioneer mother of this community passed away at her home on Vernon street last Saturday morning at five o'clock, after a short illness, having been taken ill about a week previous to her death. Mrs. Aaker was apparently recovering but suffered a sudden setback and her death was a shock to her relatives and many friends.
Christense Ellefson was born in Capron, Ill., Nov. 24, 1849, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ellefson, who lived for years near Ridgeway. If the deceased had lived until Friday of this week she would have reached her seventy-third birthday. She was united in marriage on May 12, 1869 to D.O. Aaker, who preceded her in death some years ago. The family home was at Ridgeway for a number of years where Mr. Aaker was in business.
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