1911
Agnes
2011
Agnes Thomson
April 13, 1911 — March 7, 2011
Anges Thomson, age 99, of Ortonville passed away on Monday, March 7, 2011 at Northridge Residence in Ortonville.
Funeral Services for Agnes will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 10:00 AM at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be Friday, March 11, 2011 from 5-7:30 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Burial will be at Eids Cemetery in rural Ortonville.
Agnes Cathryn Knutson Thomson died on March 7, 2011, just a few weeks before her 100th birthday. She was born on April 13, 1911, in Otrey Township to John and Andrine Knutson. Agnes' mother died when Agnes was only a few months old. She was raised in her father's home by her grandmother, Anna, who spoke only Norwegian; consequently, Agnes grew up speaking, reading and writing Norwegian, a skill which remained with her throughout her life. Agnes and a first cousin in Norway corresponded for many years in the Norwegian language.
Agnes attended high school and boarded at Lutheran Normal School in Madison, MN for four years. She graduated in 1929. While at Lutheran Normal School, she sang in the glee club and the chorus, and was editor of the school newspaper for two years.
Agnes and Walter Thomson were married in 1936. They lived and farmed in Otrey Township and raised three sons. Agnes was an award-winning bread maker at the Big Stone County Fair. She enjoyed making bread and cookies for family and friends.
She and Walter were active members of Eids Lutheran Church. When Eids closed, they became members of Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton. After moving to Ortonville in the early 1980's, Agnes became a member of First English Lutheran Church where she was a member until her death. Agnes was active in church activities and was involved in Days of Love where she helped in quilting for shut-ins and elderly members of the church.
Among the activities which Agnes participated in and enjoyed were writing poetry, keeping up with politics, and watching basketball and baseball. She was an avid fan of the Minnesota Twins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Walter Thomson, her brothers Carl, Albert, Arnold and Joe Knutson, her son Richard Thomson and daughter-in-law, Deanna, and her grandson, Ilya Thomson.
Agnes is survived by her sons, Jerome Peter Thomson (Millie) of Knoxville, TN and Ivan Thomson (Marina) of Big Stone City, SD; grandchildren Debra Tomsen (John McDuffee), David Thomson (Theresa), Paul Thomson (Rose), Jay Thomson (Bernie), Peter Thomson (Melissa), Aaron Thomson (Brenda). George Thomson, and Sonja Daggy (Tim), Mikki Thomson, and Charlie Thomson; Twenty great grandchildren also survive.
Agnes will be remembered by many loving friends and relatives. A special thanks goes to her grand daughter-in-law, Theresa Thomson, her nieces JoAn Burmeister and Marie Dokken, and her close friend, Vivian Janssen.
Memorials may be sent to First English Lutheran Church, 9 N W 3rd Street, Ortonville, MN 56278
Funeral Services for Agnes will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 10:00 AM at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be Friday, March 11, 2011 from 5-7:30 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Burial will be at Eids Cemetery in rural Ortonville.
Agnes Cathryn Knutson Thomson died on March 7, 2011, just a few weeks before her 100th birthday. She was born on April 13, 1911, in Otrey Township to John and Andrine Knutson. Agnes' mother died when Agnes was only a few months old. She was raised in her father's home by her grandmother, Anna, who spoke only Norwegian; consequently, Agnes grew up speaking, reading and writing Norwegian, a skill which remained with her throughout her life. Agnes and a first cousin in Norway corresponded for many years in the Norwegian language.
Agnes attended high school and boarded at Lutheran Normal School in Madison, MN for four years. She graduated in 1929. While at Lutheran Normal School, she sang in the glee club and the chorus, and was editor of the school newspaper for two years.
Agnes and Walter Thomson were married in 1936. They lived and farmed in Otrey Township and raised three sons. Agnes was an award-winning bread maker at the Big Stone County Fair. She enjoyed making bread and cookies for family and friends.
She and Walter were active members of Eids Lutheran Church. When Eids closed, they became members of Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton. After moving to Ortonville in the early 1980's, Agnes became a member of First English Lutheran Church where she was a member until her death. Agnes was active in church activities and was involved in Days of Love where she helped in quilting for shut-ins and elderly members of the church.
Among the activities which Agnes participated in and enjoyed were writing poetry, keeping up with politics, and watching basketball and baseball. She was an avid fan of the Minnesota Twins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Walter Thomson, her brothers Carl, Albert, Arnold and Joe Knutson, her son Richard Thomson and daughter-in-law, Deanna, and her grandson, Ilya Thomson.
Agnes is survived by her sons, Jerome Peter Thomson (Millie) of Knoxville, TN and Ivan Thomson (Marina) of Big Stone City, SD; grandchildren Debra Tomsen (John McDuffee), David Thomson (Theresa), Paul Thomson (Rose), Jay Thomson (Bernie), Peter Thomson (Melissa), Aaron Thomson (Brenda). George Thomson, and Sonja Daggy (Tim), Mikki Thomson, and Charlie Thomson; Twenty great grandchildren also survive.
Agnes will be remembered by many loving friends and relatives. A special thanks goes to her grand daughter-in-law, Theresa Thomson, her nieces JoAn Burmeister and Marie Dokken, and her close friend, Vivian Janssen.
Memorials may be sent to First English Lutheran Church, 9 N W 3rd Street, Ortonville, MN 56278
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