Simon Evensen Frang

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SIMON E. FRANG (STANGE, HEDMARK) Simon E. Frang whose death was mentioned in The Times last week, was born at Stange, Hedemarken, Norway, August 13, 1852. He grew to manhood in his native land, and in 1881, emigrated to America, first settling in LaCrosse. At that place he met Gina Hammerstad, who became his wife in 1883. Shortly after their marriage they moved to the town of Hale in Trempealeau county, where they purchased a farm. For nearly a quarter of a century they resided in that township where they raised their family. Three children were born to them, Anna, Mrs. Adolph Hanson of Whitehall; Emil of Big Timber, Montana; and one son, the first born, died in infancy. On April 6, 1905, Mrs. Frang died. Following the death of his wife, he disposed of his farm, and on January 29, 1908, was united in marriage to Hage Lysdahl. Following their marriage they have lived at Van Hook, North Dakota, where he was claimed by death on October 4, 1926, aged 74 years, 1 month and 21 days. The remains were brought back to Whitehall where funeral services were held last Friday and interment was made in the Lutheran cemetery in the town of Hale. The deceased was a Christian and a man of a sterling character. His many old time friends in this vicinity mourn his passing. THE WHITEHALL TIMES - OCTOBER 14, 1926