BERNICE C. (FREDERICKSON) WOLD

Bernice C. (Frederickson) Wold
(Photo by Vernon B. Paddock)

B. August 15, 1909 in Illinois
D. January 4, 1961
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  • Father: Edward Robert Fredrickson born April 15, 1881 in Chicago, Cook County, IL, son of Andrew Fredrickson and Emma (Swedson) Fredrickson; married (1) Mabel V. Johnson on November 26, 1902 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married (2) Emma C. Wenk on January 2, 1909 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married (3) Hattie Bradshau on July 5, 1935 in Cook County, IL; Edward died April 25, 1962

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

“Name: Edward Robert Fredrickson; Permanent Home Address: 3914 N. Albany Ave, Chicago, Cook County, IL; Age in Years: 37; Date of Birth: April 15, 1881; Race: White; U.S. Citizen: Native Born; Present Occupation: Milk driver; Employer’s Name: Carlson N. Dybeck; Place of Employment:  3857 N. Whippers, Chicago, Cook County, IL: Nearest Relative: wife Emma C. Fredrickson, 3914 N Albany, Chicago, Cook County, Ill.; Height: medium ; Build: medium; Color of Eyes: Blue; Color of Hair: Brown: Signed: Sept 12, 1918”

According to the U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942:

“Name: Edward Robert Frederickson; Place of Residence: 4025 N. Drake Av., Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Mailing Address: Same; Telephone: none; Age in Years: 61; Date of Birth: April 15, 1881; Place of Birth:  Chicago, Illinois; Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Hattie Frederickson, 4025 N. Drafke Av., Chicago; Employer’s Name and Address: Albany Laundry Co., Ted Palmer, 2900 Irving Pk. Blvd., Chicago; Place of Employment: Albany Laundry Co., 2900 Irving Pk. Blvd., Chicago; Race: White; Height: 5′ 10″; Weight: 155; Eyes: Gray; Hair: Gray; Complexion: Light; Other obvious physical characteristics that will aid in identification: Scar over right eye; Signed: April 27, 1942”

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Wednesday, April 25, 1962, page 36:

“Fredrickson – Edward R. Fredrickson, formerly of Round Lake, Ill., husband of the late Hattie; dear father of Robert and Elmer; grandfather of eight; great-grandfather of nine.  Funeral Thursday, 1:30 p. m. at Montclair Funeral Home, 6901 W. Belmont avenue.  Interment Ridgewood cemetery.  NA 2-9300.”

  • Mother: Emma C. (Wenk) Fredrickson born about 1874 in Illinois, daughter of Henry Wenk and Christine (Hansen) Wenk
  • Husband: Edward M. Wold born November 21, 1905; married Bernice C. Frederickson on February 23, 1935 in Cook County, IL; Edward died January 9, 1972 (See section pertaining to Edward M. Wold buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)
  • Children:
    1. David Evans Wold born January 17, 1936 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; veteran enlistment November 15, 1954, released September 14, 1958; married Lenore; last residence in Libertyville, Lake County, IL; David died March 29, 2001; David is buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Libertyville, Lake County, IL

“According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Friday, March 30, 2001, page 223:

“WOLD – David E. Wold, 65, of Libertyville, beloved husband of Lenore; loving father of Sharon (Anthony) Price and Steven (Anjanette) Wold; devoted grandfather of Samantha Price; and dear brother of Donna Henning.  Member of Libertyville Lions Club, Men’s Golf League and National Guild of Hypnotist.  Service 3 p.m. Saturday, March 31 at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, 120 W. Park Ave. (Route 176) Libertyville.  Visitation from noon until time of Service on Saturday.  Info, 847-362-3009”

  1. Donna (Wold) Henning born February 20, 1941 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Donna died June 5, 2011 in Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha County, WI

According to the Strang Funeral Home of Antioch obituaries:

“DONNA J. HENNING – (February 20, 1941 – June 5, 2011) Donna J. Henning, 70 years old of Antioch, IL passed away Sunday June 5, 2011 at Hospice Alliance Hospice House, Pleasant Prairie, WI.  She was born February 20, 1941 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Edward and Bernice Wold.  She lived most of her life in Round Lake, IL, settling in Antioch just a few years ago.  Survivors include three children, Daniel Henning of Antioch, Victoria Sanchez of Round Lake Park, IL and Michael Henning of Wisconsin; and two grandchildren, Anthony and Vanissa Sanchez.  In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by a brother, David Wold.  Funeral services and interment were private.  In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to a family memorial.  INFO 847-395-4000.  Please sign the online guest book for Donna at www.strangfh.com”

  • Siblings:
    • Robert Fredrickson born about 1911 in Illinois
    • Elmer John Fredrickson born April 1, 1913 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married (1) Ruth Anita before 1940; married (2) Ila Mae Dickenson (1914-2000), daughter of Edgar Dickenson (1882-1963) and Rena May (Jenkins) Dickenson (1889-1968); Elmer died January 7, 1997 in Lee’s Summit, Jackson County, MO; Elmer and Ila are buried in Cross Timbers Cemetery, Cross Timbers, Hickory County, MO

According to the U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:

“Name: Elmer John Fredrickson; Address: 4337 N. Western Ave., Chicago, Ill. (4025 No Drake Av; 1368 N. Damen Ave. 3311 N. Kenmore; 1124 Wilson; 1820 Lawrence Ave c/o Mr. Carey); Telephone: (blank); Age in Years: 27; Date of Birth: Apr 1 1913; Place of Birth: Chicago Ill., U.S.A.; Name of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Ruth Anita Fredrickson; Relationship of That Person: Wife; Address of That Person: 4347 N. Western Ave., Chicago, Ill.; Employer’s Name: Emil W. Carlson; Place of Employment: 3750 Lakeshore Drive, Chicago, Illinois; Race: White; Height: 5′ 10″; Weight: 135; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Light; Other obvious physical characteristics that will aid in identification: Tatoo on left arm; Signed: Oct. 16, 1940”

According t,o the Kansas City Star (Kansas City MO) Thursday, January 9, 1997, page 27:

“ELMER J. FREDERICKSON

   Elmer J. Fredrickson, 83, Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 1997, at Whiteridge Health Center, Lee’s Summit, MO.  Memorial services will be 3:30 p.m. Friday, January 10, at Langsford Chapel, Lee’s Summit, MO.  Cremation.
   Mr. Fredrickson was born April 1, 1913, in Chicago, IL.  He is survived by two daughters, Donna Hagerty, Lee’s Summit, MO, and Sister Mary Regina of Michigan: a son, John Fredrickson, Houston, TX; seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.  He was loved and will be missed.  (Arrangements: Langsford Funeral Home, Lee’s Summit, MO)”

Additional Information:

According to the 1910 U.S. Census for Chicago City, Township of Jeffersons, Cook County, IL living at 1647 Springfield Ave., the household members were:

“Edward Fredrickson, head, age 29, married once for 1 year, born in Illinois, father born in Sweden, mother born in Illinois, occupation: shipping clerk – merchantile; Emma Fredrickson, wife, age 32, married once for 1 year, 1 child born, 1 child living, born in Illinois, father born in Denmark, mother born in Germany, Bernice Fredrickson, daughter, age 8/12, single born in Illinois; Anna Wenk, sister in law, age 34, single, born in Illinois, occupation: seamstress – works out”

According to the 1920 U.S. Census for Chicago City, Cook County, IL living at 3901 N. Richmond St., the household members were:

“Edward Frederickson (sic) head, age 39, married, born in Illinois, father born in Sweden, mother born in Illinois, occupation: driver – milk company; Emma Frederickson, wife, age 41, married, born in Illinois, father born in Denmark, mother born in Germany; Bernice Frederickson, daughter, age 10, single, born in Illinois; Robert Frederickson, son, age 9, single, born in Illinois; Elmer Frederickson, son, age 6, single, born in Illinois; Anna Wenk, sister in law, age 45, single, born in Illinois, occupation: seamstress – mens clothing”

According to the 1930 U.S. Census for Chicago City, Cook County, IL living at 3654 N. Mozart St., the household members were:

“Emma Fredrickson, head, age 51, single, age of first marriage: 21, born in Illinois, father born in Denmark, mother born in Germany, occupation: seamstress – tailor shop; Bernice C. Fredrickson, daughter, age 20, single, born in Illinois, parents born in Illinois, occupation: file clerk – wholesale groceries; Elmer J. Fredrickson, son, age 17, single, born in Illinois, parents born in Illinois, occupation: special delivery – post office; Anna L. Wenk, sister, age 56, single, born in Illinois, parents born in Illinois, occupation: seamstress – tailor shop”

According to the 1940 U.S. Census for Chicago City, Cook County, IL, living 4025 N. Drake Ave., the household members were:

“Edward Wold, head, age 29, married, highest grade completed: H2, born in Illinois, lived in same house in 1935, occupation: packer – novelties; Bernice Wold, wife, age 29, married, highest grade completed: H2, born in Illinois, lived in same house in 1935; David Wold, son, age 4, single, born in Illinois”

According to the 1950 U.S. Census for Round Lake Park Village, Avon Township, Lake County, IL living on Greenwood Dr., the household members were:

“Edward Wold, head, age 44, married, born in Illinois, Occupation: Machinist – Automatic Screw, was he living in this same house a year ago?: Yes, What country were his father and mother born in?: Norway, What is the highest grade of school that he has attended?: S8, Did he finish this grade?: Yes, Last year in how many weeks did this person do any work at all?: 44, Last year (1949) how much money did he earn working as an employee for wages or salary?: $2,800, Did he ever serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during – WWII?: No, WWI?: No, Any other time including present service?: No; Bernice Wold, wife, age 40, married, born in Illinois; David Wold, son, age 14, never married, born in Illinois; Donna Wold, daughter, age 9, never married, born in Illinois