----Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Wis.) 02/19/1920

Oleson, Petrea C. (10 Jan 1853 - 14 Feb 1920)

Mrs. Petrea Christina Oleson was born in Hynding, Schleswig, Jan. 10, 1853, and died Feb. 14, 1920. She came to Unity, Wis. July 4, 1883. She was married to Mr. Olie Oleson. To this union nine children were born, six of who are still living: Mrs. Marie Pope of Minnesota; Peter Oleson of Unity; Olie Oleson of Medford; Mrs. Hannah Rich of Minneapolis; John Oleson of Unity and Lawrence Oleson of Unity. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran Church, Unity, Wis. Feb. 17, Rev. J. G. Vance of Colby officiating. Interment was made in the Lutheran Cemetery south of Unity.