ELIZABETH MARION “BESSIE” (LINDEN) HYLDAHL

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B. October 1878 in Illinois
D. September 23, 1962 in Round Lake, Lake County, IL
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  • Father: Peter Henry Linden born in November 4, 1846 in Fyn, Denmark, son of Hans Andreasen and Mary Linden; married Mary Nelson on July 8, 1875 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Peter died February 26, 1929 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; buried in Mount Olive Cemetery, Chicago; Cook County, IL
  • Mother: Mette Marie “Mary” (Nelson) Linden born May 23, 1851 in Skaarup Sogn, Fyn, Denmark; Mary died February 16, 1931 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; buried in Mount Olive Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, IL
  • Husband: Johannes “John” Hyldahl born May 23, 1875 in Westergard, Denmark, son of Jens Hyldahl and Johanna (Rosensen) Hyldahl; married (1) Elizabeth Marion Linden on December 16, 1898 in Chicago, Cook County, IL and divorced before 1920; married (2) Katherine J. Terkelsen on May 21, 1921 in Cook County, IL; John died November 22, 1935 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; buried in Mount Olive Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, IL

According to the Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947:

“Name: John Hyldahl; Birth Date: 23 May 1875; Birth Place: Westerweige, Denmark; Death Date: 22 Nov 1935; Death Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Burial Date: 26, Nov 1935; Burial Place: Chicago, Illinois; Cemetery Name: Mt. Olive; Death Age: 60; Occupation: Soliciting agent; Race: White: Marital status: M; Gender: Male; Strees Address: 1723 Alvion Ave.; Residence: Maywood, Illinois; Father Name: Jens Hyldahl; Father Birth Place: Denmark; Mother Name: Johanna Rosensen; Mother Birth Place: Denmark; Spouse Name: Catherine Hyldahl; FHL Film Number: 1926798”

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Tuesday, November 29, 1938, page 12:

“Mrs. Katherine Hyldahl,
Hit by Street Car, Dies
   Mrs. Katherine Hyldahl, 62 years old, widow of John Hyldahl, a commission merchant, died yesterday in Passavant hospital from injuries suffered last Wednesday when she was struck by a street car at Grand avenue and Peshtigo court.  Hyldahl died in 1934.  Mrs. Hyldahl, who lived at 1723 Albion avenue, operated cigar and candy concessions, including one in the Kraft Cheese company plant, 500 Peshtigo court.”

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Tuesday, November 29, 1938, page 12:

“HYLDAHL – Katherine Hyldah, Nov. 28, beloved wife of the late Joh, sister of John and Walter Terkelsen.  Remains resting at funeral home, 5200 N. Western avenue, until noon Wednesday.  Funeral services, 2 p. m., at North Shore Baptist church.  Berwyn and Lakewood avenues.  Interment Mount Olive.”

  • Children:
    1. Raymond Linden Hyldahl born August 31, 1899 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married (1) Adeline Mary LeClair (1903-1950), daughter of Phillip LeClair (1872-?) and Elizabeth (Grenier) LeClair (1873-?); married (2) Alma Bonvoulair on April 20, 1951 in Cook County, IL; Raymond died November 7, 1963 in Cook County, IL; Raymond and Adeline are buried in Irving Park Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, IL

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Monday, November 11, 1963, page 54:

“Hyldahl – Raymond Linden Hyldahl, beloved husband of Raymond D. and Donna LaBarbera; grandfather of five; father-in-law of Joanne Hyldahl and Leonard LaBarbera; brother of Verna Bendull.  At Mee & Remme Funeral Home, 3918 Irving Park road.  Service Tuesday, 11 a. m. Interment Irving Park cemetery.  IR 8-0038.”

2. Stanley L. Hyldahl born about 1901 in Illinois; Stanley died February 1962

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Tuesday, February 6, 1962, page 28:

“Hyldah – Stanley L. Hyldahl of Round Lake, Ill., loving son of Bessie Linden Hyldahl and the late John; dear brother of Verna Bendull and Raymond.  Services Wednesday, 2 p. m., at the MacGillis Funeral Home, Round Lake.  Interment notice later.”

3. Helen Verna “Verna” (Hyldahl) Bendull born December 12, 1907 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married Ernest Albert Bendull (1909-1956) on September 18, 1933 in Cook County, IL; Verna died January 1974; buried in Ridgewood Cemetery, Des Plaines, Cook County, IL

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Sunday, January 13, 1974, page 40:

“BENDULL – Verna H. Bendull, age 66, of Round Lake, Ill., beloved wife of the late Ernest A., dear mother of Jeanne (Kenneth) Gorski, Lynn (Barry) Dykstra and Ernest “Bud” (Barbara) Bendull; dearest grandmother of Tomra Gorski, Joelie and Suzanne Bendull.  Resting at Strang Funeral Chapel. 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake.  Funeral services 10 a.m. Tuesday.  Interment Ridgewood Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, friends please contribute to the Verna Bendull Memorial Fund (educational Purposes). 223-8122.”

  • Siblings:
    • Anna Catherine (Linden) Fritzen born August 29, 1876 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married Hans Fritzen (1881-1943) on April 19, 1907 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Anna died July 30. 1957 in Fresno, Fresno County, CA

According to the Neenah Times (Neenah WI) Saturday, May 4, 1907, page 1:

“MISS LINDEN.
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Wed in Flower Fairyland.
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   Miss Anna C. Linden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Linden, was married Friday, April 19, to Mr. Hans Fritzen, both of Chicago.  The ceremony took place in Siloam’s Danish Church, which was charmingly decorated with roses and palms.  A bower was arranged to look like a small English chapel, with spring blossoms green palms, and Lillies of the Valley.  Through an aisle of apple blossoms and ferns, the bridal party passed to the improvised chancel, where Rev. I. M. Hausen performed the ceremony.  Mendelsohn’s wedding march sounded through the church, and the bridal party appeared, Mr. Fritzen, with Mr. A. L. Linden as best man, followed by the bride’s maids, Miss Bothilda Hansen, of Racine, and Miss Chrissina Rasmussen, of Chicago, and the two flower girls, Miss Petra Damgaard and Miss Marie Rasmussen.  Miss Anna Linden was attended by her brother H. H. Linden, who gave the bride away.  The bride was dressed in white organdy and carried bride’s roses.  Rev. I. M. Hausen, pastor of the church, conducted the services.  Following the ceremony, a reception was given to the newly wedded couple in the church basement.  About 300 guests were present to join in the festivities and wish the young couple long and happy lives.  Miss Anna Linden is well known in Neenah, having spent her summer vacation here a few years ago.  Mr. Fritzen is a brother of Miss Marie Fritzen, formerly of this city.”

According to the Fresno Bee the Republican (Fresno CA) Wednesday, July 31, 1957, page 32

“Mrs. Anna Fritzen
   Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 10 AM in the Tinkler Mission Chapel for Mrs. Anna C. Fritzen, 80, of 1505 West Terrace Avenue.
   Mrs. Fritzen died yesterday in a local rest home after a long illness.
   She was a native of Chicago and had lived in Fresno since 1908.
   She was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church.
   Her survivors include two sons, Leonard L. and Vernon F. Fritzen, both of Fresno; a daughter, Mrs. Lillian E. Brown of Glendale; a sister, Mrs. Bessie Hyldahl of Round Lake, Ill., and four grandchildren.
   The Rev. Christian Justesen of the Bethel Lutheran Church will officiate at the last rites.  Burial will be in the Belmont Memorial Park.”

    • Henry H. Linden; married Carna R.; Henry died July 6, 1957; buried in Mount Olive Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County IL

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Sunday, July 7, 1957, page 26:

“LINDEN – Henry H. Linden, July 6, 1957, beloved husband of Carna R.; dear father of Robert K. and Jeannette Larson; grandfather of seven; fond brother of Bessie Hyldahl, Anna Fritzen, and the late Andrew.  Services Monday, 2 p. m., at funeral chapel, 4338 Fullerton avenue.  Internment Mount Olive.  BElmont 5-1610.”

    • Andrew Leonard Linden born June 7, 1883 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married Christine T. Rasmussen (1883-19710); Andrew died July 14, 1948; Andrew and Christine are buried in Mount Olive Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, IL

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Friday, July 16, 1948, page 29:

“LINDEN – Andrew L. Linden, July 14, 1948, beloved husband of Christine, dear father of Grace, Howard, Donald, and Charles, fond brother of Anna Fritzen, of Fresno, Cal., Bessie Hyldahl, and Henry H.  Service Saturday, 2 p.m., at funeral chapel, 4338-40 Fullerton avenue.  Interment Mount Olive.”

Additional Information:

According to the 1900 U.S. Census for City of Chicago, West Town, Cook County, IL living on West Superior Street, the household members were:

“John Hyldahl, head, born September 1874, married, for 1 year, born in Denmark, parents born in Denmark, immigrated in 1880, occupation: commission – merchant; Bessie Hyldahl, wife, born October 1876, age 23, married 1 year, 1 child born, 1 child living, born in Illinois, parents born in Denmark; Raymond Hyldahl, son, born November 1899, age 6/12, born in Illinois”

According to the 1910 U.S. Census for Chicago City, Cook County, IL living at 2129 Augusta Street, the household members were:

“John Hyldahl, head, age 34, married once for 11 years, born in Denmark, parents born in Denmark, immigrated in 1886, occupation: merchant – commission; Bessie Hyldahl, wife, age 32, married once for 11 years, 4 children born, 3 children living, born in Illinois, parents born in Denmark; Raymond Hyldahl, son, age 10, single, born in Illinois, Stanley Hyldahl, son, age 9, single, born in Illinois; Verna Hyldahl, daughter, age 2, single, born in Illinois”

According to the U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918:

“Name: John Hyldahl; Permanent Home Address: 3520 Fulton St., Chicago, Cook County, Colorado; Age in Years: 43; Date of  Birth: May 23, 1875; Race: White: U.S. Citizen; Present Occupation: Commission Merchant; Employer’s Name: Business for self; Place of Employment: 714 W. Randolph St., Chicago, Cook County, IL; Nearest Relative: Bessie Linden Hyldahl, 378 Belden Ave, Chicago, Cook County, Ill.; Height: Medium; Build: Stout; Color of Eyes: Grayish; Color of Hair: Gray; Stamped: Chicago Local Board No. 33, 3233 Fulton St., Chicago. Local Board for the County of Clear Creek, State of Colorado, Georgetown, Colo.”

According to the 1920 U.S. Census for Chicago, Cook County, IL living at 3754 N. Ridgeway Ave, the household members were:

“Bessie Hyldahl, head, age 41, (no marriage status indicated), born in Illinois, parents born in Denmark; Raymond Hyldahl, single, son, age 20, single, born in Illinois, father born in Denmark, mother born in Illinois, occupation: paying teller – bank; Stanley Hyldahl, son, age 18, single, born in Illinois, occupation: order teller – warehouse merchandise; Verna Hyldahl, daughter, age 12, single, born in Illinois”

According to the 1930 U.S. Census for Chicago City, Cook County, IL living at 3755 Belden Avenue, the household members were:

“Bessie M. Hyldahl, head, age 52, divorced, born in Illinois, parents born in Denmark; Verna H. Hyldahl, daughter, age 22, single, born in Illinois, father born in Denmark, mother born in Illinois, occupation: secretary – cheese manufacturer; Mary N. Linden, mother, age 78, widowed, born in Denmark, parents born in Denmark, immigrated in 1871; Della M. Hausen, boarder, age 27, single, born in Illinois, father born in Denmark, mother born in Dakota, occupation: nurse – visiting”

According to the 1940 U.S. Census for Chicago, Cook County, IL living at 4254 Altgeld St., the household members were:

“Bessie Hyldahl, head, age 62, widowed, highest grade completed: H2, born in Illinois, lived in same place in 1935; Stanley Hyldahl, son, age 39, divorced, highest grade completed: 8, born in Illinois, lived in same place in 1935, occupation: laborer – cold storage”

According to the 1950 U.S. Census for Round Lake Beach, Lake County, IL living on Cedar Lake – Idlewild, the household members were:

“Bessie M Hyldahl, head, age 72, widowed, born in Illinois; Stanley L Hyldahl, son, age 49, divorced, born in Illinois, Occupation: Delivery Truck Helper – Retail Lumber Co”

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Tuesday, September 25, 1962, page 70:

“HYLDAHL – Bessie Linden Hyldahl of Round Lake, Ill. beloved wife of the late John; dear mother of Ray L., Verna Bendull, and the late Stanley L.; loving grandmother of five; great-grandmother of five.  Resting at MacGillis Funeral Home, Round Lake, Ill.  Service Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., at Round Lake Community Church.  Interment Fort Hill cemetery.”

According to the Chicago Daily News (Chicago IL) Tuesday, September 25, 1962, page 52:

“Hyldahl
   Services for Mrs. Bessie Linden Hyldahl, 84, a former Chicago resident, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Round Lake Community Church, Round Lake.
   Mrs. Linden died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Verna Bendull, 260 N. Cedar Lake Rd., Round Lake.
   She had lived in Round Lake for 21 years.
   She is survived also by a son, Ray, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
   Friends may call at MacGillis Funeral Home, Round Lake.  Interment will be in Fort Hill Cemetery.”