- Even though Helen had married Henry Haaker in 1889, her death record indicates she is the widow of Charles Colbo and she was buried under the name of Helen Colbo. Helen's obit reads as follows: Mrs. Helen Colbo, widow of Charles Colbo, died at the home of her brother, Mr. Thos. Anderson, on Saturday morning, July 27th, aged 45 years, 11 months and 6 days. The cause of Mrs. Colbo's death was consumption. She leaves one daughter, Miss Hattie, and four brothers and two sisters to mourn her loss. The funeral was held from the Norwegian Lutheran church on Tuesday, Rev. Rasmussen preaching the funeral sermon. Mrs. Colbo was a lady highly respected by all. A large circle of friends extend their sympathy to the bereaved ones.
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