Edward Berkvam was born October 9, 1878, the son of Ole and Ingebor (Agaard) Berkvam, at their farm home in Stony Run Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed by Rev. Ole Lokensgaard and grew to manhood in the home township. All his life he farmed, first with his parents, and later working for other farmers in the community. Mr. Berkvam had been helping with the farm work on the August Tongen farm near Hutchinson, Minnesota, for some time preceding his death. He died suddenly, the result of a heart attack, September 18, 1951, at the age of 72 years, 11 months and 18 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Mrs. Annie Polland and Mrs. Inger Brekke; and two brothers: Jens and Olander. He is survived by his twin sister, Mrs. Emma Olson; and one brother, Peter; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Funeral Services Saturday, September 22, 1951, 2:00 p.m. Bergen Lutheran Church, Stony Run Township Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Clergy Officiating, Rev. A.N. Olson Vocal Soloist, Mrs. Richard Lynne "Behold A Host Arrayed in White" "Beyond the Sunset" Pallbearers G.A. Wilson ~ Olaf Maltrud Selmer Wilson ~ Murl Isaacs Olaf Wolsund ~ Herman Halverson Final Resting Place Bergen Lutheran Cemetery, Stony Run Township Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota