Eleanor Wells (1907-1991)
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| Eleanor Wells Rasmussen | |
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| Born: | 10 Nov 1907 Harbor Springs, Michigan |
| Died: | 8 May 1991 Tuscola Co., Michigan |
| Father: | Albert Edward Wells |
| Mother: | Julia Anna Melching |
| Siblings: | Eleanor Wells Albert L. Wells Carol M. Wells |
| Spouse: | Magnus Rasmussen |
| Married: | 2 May 1945 Emmet Co., Michigan |
Eleanor Wells was born 10 November 1907 at Harbor Springs, Michigan.
Her parents are Albert Edward Wells and Julia Anna Melching.
Her siblings are Albert L. Wells and Carol M. Wells.
She married Magnus Rasmussen on 2 May 1945 in Emmet Co., Michigan.
She died 8 May 1991 Tuscola Co., Michigan. She is buried in the Lakeview Cemetery, Harbor Springs, Emmet, Michigan.
[edit] Obituary
Petoskey News-Review, May 1991:
Eleanor E. Rasmussen, 83, of Harbor Springs, died May 8, 1991, at Rendon Adult Foster Care Home, Caro.
Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at the First Presbyterian Church of Harbor Springs. Tom Cook will officiate and interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Harbor Springs.
Mrs. Rasmussen was born Nov. 10, 1907, in Harbor Springs, the daughter of Albert E. and Julia Anna (Melching) Wells. She attended and graduated from Harbor Springs High School and also graduated from the University of Michigan's nursing program as a registered nurse.
She married Magnus Rassmussen and the couple resided in Harbor Springs. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Rasmussen had worked in several doctor's offices and was night supervisor at Lockwood-MacDonald Hospital for 28 years. She also served as a certified Red Cross nurse for many years and retired in 1872. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Harbor Springs where she taught Sunday school for many years. She was also active at the Harbor Springs Friendship Center.
She enjoyed knitting.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Joyce Buerge of Caro; a daughter and Jane and Louis Johnson of Iron River; four grandchildren; one brother, Albert Wells of Harbor Springs.
The family suggests memorials to the Michigan Hemophilia Foundation or the American Lung Association.
Friends may call at the Schiller Funeral Chapel of Harbor Springs from 7-9 p.m. today.
[edit] Sources
- Melching Family Bible copy given to Arnold L. Howse
- Howse, Joanne Marie Heinz. Howse Best-Mar26,2005.paf file
- 1910 Federal Census, Little Traverse Twp., Emmet, Michigan, Traverse Street, 212
- Wells, Albert E.
- , Eleanor, daughter, 2, single, MI, MI, MI
- 1920 Federal Census, Harbor Springs, Emmet, Michigan
- Wells, Albert E.
- , Eleanor, daughter, female, white, 12, single, MI, MI, MI
- Photo: Collins, Audrey Diebel, ed. Looking Back, The First Hundred Years, Harbor Springs High School Centennial, 1887-1986:
- Harbor Springs High School
- Class of 1925
- Page 29: Senior portrait of Elenor Wells
- Marriage: Emmet County, Michigan, Vital Records Search, Marriages:
- RASMUSSEN, Magnus & WELLS, Eleanor
- Date: 5/2/1945
- Liber: 5
- Folio: 89
- Death: Emmet County, Michigan, Vital Records Search Deaths:
- Rasmussen, Eleanor
- Date: 5/8/1991
- Liber: Out of County
- Folio: 9999
- Death Place: Tuscola Co., Michigan
- Death: Social Security Death Index:
- Rasmussen, Eleanor
- Birth Date: 10 Nov 1907
- Death Date: 8 May 1991
- Social Security Number: 381-28-4899
- State Number Was Issued: Michigan
- Death Residence Zip Code: 49740
- Localities: Harbor Springs, Emmet, Michigan
- Burial: Lakeview Cemetery Records, Harbor Springs, Emmet, Michigan
- Rasmussan, Elenor
- Died: May 8, 1991
- Sec: I
- Lot: 24
