KINSLEY MERCURY
Kinsley, Edwards County, Kansas
Thursday, July 19, 1934
Obituary
Olaf William Oleen was born in Okelbo, Sweden, August 28, 1855. He came with his parents to this country in 1857. His parents were Peter Palm and his wife, Carrie Olson Palm. They stopped first in Alton, Ill., and lived also for some time in Moline, Ill. In 1877, Mr. Oleen was married to Miss Anna Louise Swanson of Altona, Ill. Two years later, in 1879, they left Illinois and came to Garfield, Kansas. This being 55 years ago.
The parents of Mr. Oleen came to Kansas after some years. Father Palm met with a serious accident and returned to Illinois. Mother Palm remained with the children in this community, died here and her remains were taken back to Illinois for burial.
Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Oleen: daughter, Hattie, now Mrs. T.B. Price; daughter, Nellie Olive; and son, Frederic Emil. After coming to Garfield, Mr. Oleen bought a farm northwest of here and made his home there until a few years ago when he moved into Garfield. When old age and sickness increased, he was taken to his daughter's, Mrs. T.B. Price, home where he received all the necessary care and where he breathed his last breath on the 12th day of July, 1934, at the age of 78 years, 10 months and 14 days. Thus rends the brief sketch of a pioneer's life, but within this frame lies the reality of living these many years, enduring the hardships and the privations of first settlers in a raw country. Hot winds, drought and grasshoppers, winter blizzards, difficult transportation, long years of working and waiting. Gradually came the more civilized conditions and at times, a friendlier nature. However, happiness was not attained in the measure hoped for. Ill health pursued our friend and he was forced to turn his attention to that elusive guest, the regaining of health. The grim visitor, death, also made his calls in the home. In 1906, the only son, Frederic Emil, died and they lost one whom they had hoped to keep as the cheer and stay in their declining years. In 1908, Mrs. Oleen was called into eternity and in 1917, daughter, Nellie Olive, who had married Elmer Lundquist departed this life. This left our departed friend with one child remaining. The nearest mourners are the daughter, Mrs. T.B. Price, husband and four sons, those latter being the grandchildren. One of these sons, Earl, is married to Miss Myrtle Peterson. In this home are two little girls, these being the great grandchildren. Two sisters and one brother of Mr. Oleen are living: Mrs. Christine Samuelson, Peter O. Palmer and wife, Mrs. Oscar Abrahamason, husband and four children. Three sisters died in the early Illinois years, none of them reaching the age of maturity. In the year of arrival of the Oleens to this community, 1879, the Lutheran congregation was organized and the Oleens were among those who brought about this organization. They took part in the services and the labors from the beginning. Here occurred baptisms, confirmations, marriages, funeral, all centered around about the Christ of God, the Savior of the world. In him, many sought light and life for their souls. Confined to his bed for more than three years, Mr. Oleen found this world shut out, left behind. The flight of time brought him closer to eternity and he was grateful that in the gospel of Christ, forgiveness of sins, righteousness and eternal life are offered. Thus reads the history of one of our early settlers, who found himself to be a pilgrim in a difficult world.
KINSLEY MERCURY
Kinsley, Edwards County, Kansas
Thursday, July 19, 1934
Obituary
Olaf William Oleen was born in Okelbo, Sweden, August 28, 1855. He came with his parents to this country in 1857. His parents were Peter Palm and his wife, Carrie Olson Palm. They stopped first in Alton, Ill., and lived also for some time in Moline, Ill. In 1877, Mr. Oleen was married to Miss Anna Louise Swanson of Altona, Ill. Two years later, in 1879, they left Illinois and came to Garfield, Kansas. This being 55 years ago.
The parents of Mr. Oleen came to Kansas after some years. Father Palm met with a serious accident and returned to Illinois. Mother Palm remained with the children in this community, died here and her remains were taken back to Illinois for burial.
Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Oleen: daughter, Hattie, now Mrs. T.B. Price; daughter, Nellie Olive; and son, Frederic Emil. After coming to Garfield, Mr. Oleen bought a farm northwest of here and made his home there until a few years ago when he moved into Garfield. When old age and sickness increased, he was taken to his daughter's, Mrs. T.B. Price, home where he received all the necessary care and where he breathed his last breath on the 12th day of July, 1934, at the age of 78 years, 10 months and 14 days. Thus rends the brief sketch of a pioneer's life, but within this frame lies the reality of living these many years, enduring the hardships and the privations of first settlers in a raw country. Hot winds, drought and grasshoppers, winter blizzards, difficult transportation, long years of working and waiting. Gradually came the more civilized conditions and at times, a friendlier nature. However, happiness was not attained in the measure hoped for. Ill health pursued our friend and he was forced to turn his attention to that elusive guest, the regaining of health. The grim visitor, death, also made his calls in the home. In 1906, the only son, Frederic Emil, died and they lost one whom they had hoped to keep as the cheer and stay in their declining years. In 1908, Mrs. Oleen was called into eternity and in 1917, daughter, Nellie Olive, who had married Elmer Lundquist departed this life. This left our departed friend with one child remaining. The nearest mourners are the daughter, Mrs. T.B. Price, husband and four sons, those latter being the grandchildren. One of these sons, Earl, is married to Miss Myrtle Peterson. In this home are two little girls, these being the great grandchildren. Two sisters and one brother of Mr. Oleen are living: Mrs. Christine Samuelson, Peter O. Palmer and wife, Mrs. Oscar Abrahamason, husband and four children. Three sisters died in the early Illinois years, none of them reaching the age of maturity. In the year of arrival of the Oleens to this community, 1879, the Lutheran congregation was organized and the Oleens were among those who brought about this organization. They took part in the services and the labors from the beginning. Here occurred baptisms, confirmations, marriages, funeral, all centered around about the Christ of God, the Savior of the world. In him, many sought light and life for their souls. Confined to his bed for more than three years, Mr. Oleen found this world shut out, left behind. The flight of time brought him closer to eternity and he was grateful that in the gospel of Christ, forgiveness of sins, righteousness and eternal life are offered. Thus reads the history of one of our early settlers, who found himself to be a pilgrim in a difficult world.
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