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Skjold member Eva Sorensen offered some comments on the recipe for rømmegrøt on page 7 of the July-August issue of Skjold News. She has had it many times in Norway and suggests that the sugar be cut from 3/4 cup to 1/4 cup as she thinks it would be too sweet as is. Thanks for the suggestion Eva.
In a letter from Skjold member Irene Geerdts we learned more about her parents and their connection to Sons of Norway. It reads as follows:
"Some of the older members of Skjold lodge will remember my mother and father who were active in their younger years.
My father, Thor Skarsgor, is a Golden Lifetime member. He will celebrate his 100th birthday on July 21. He now resides at an assisted living facility in Glenview and is in good health.
My mother, Olga Skarsgor, died this past February 2004, after complications from two broken hips. She was 93 years old.
Mother and Dad both came from Norway, Dad from Haugesund in 1922, Mother from the island of Karmoy (off Haugesund) in 1926. They met in Chicago at one of the many Norwegian Lodge doings and were married for 73 years.
They had many friends in the Norwegian community. Dad also sang with the Norwegian-American Glee Club and was a member of Karmsend. They moved from Chicago to Wilmette and then to Morton Grove.
I thought perhaps some Skjold members would remember my parents and want to know about mom's death and dad's "milestone" in life.
Both my brother, Edwin, and myself, inherited a great pride in our Norwegian heritage from our parents. We still have a big family living in various parts of Norway".
Tordis and Gene Kaczmarek made a special trip to the Island of Oahu, Hawaii, in June to attend a wedding. The wedding took place on the beach with a Hawaiian lady minister performing the ceremony assisted by two male attendants. It was very interesting! Gene's son, Dennis, who has been living and working in Tokyo, Japan, for the past five years flew in to be with the family and attend the wedding.
Prior to the wedding, Gene and Tordis did
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some sightseeing, visiting Hickam Air Force Base and Pearl Harbor. Back at the hotel on Waikiki Beach they enjoyed a Polynesian revue one evening and a luau the following evening. It was all very exciting, but they were glad to get back home.
Leif Erikson Lodge #97 invites Skjold Lodge to celebrate Leif Erikson Day with us on Sunday, October 10, 2004, 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at White Eagle Banquet Hall, 6839 North Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL. Dinner, program and dancing with Dave Kyrk Band, $35.00 per person, reservations a must. Please call Roz Eckardt at 847-297-3236 or Lee Hardison at 773-772-8221 for reservations. Details are also on the web at http://leiferikson189.home.comcast.net
Marian Seaholm told us she turned in 26 pounds of stamps for Tubfrim collected by Skjold members.
Back by popular demand the Ladies Luncheons start again Wednesday, September 8th, 2004. We will meet at IKEA at 11:00 A.M. to select restaurants for lunch and schedule dates. Anyone interested in joining us? Call for info: Tordis Kaczmarek 847-222-9244 or Judy Torgersen 847-605-2126.
Reading Circle
We know several of you out there love to read. An organizational meeting for a Reading Circle will be held at 6:45 pm prior to the October Skjold Lodge meeting. Anyone interested in joining the Reading Circle should contact Carol Carlsen, 847-362-8030. Please also note that the Board is taking steps to bring the "library" back to the lodge. Look for the "library" in the next few months!
Krista Bachman, won the 2003 Sons of Norway-5th District award for best newsletter, for a lodge of our size. This is Krista's 2nd time for this award. Congratulations Krista!
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Olive J. Ryan
Olive J. Ryan, age 89, of Plano, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2004, in Plano, Texas. She was born Dec. 27, 1914, in Chicago, Illinois, to Randolf and Olava (Hendricksen) Johnsen. Olive was a member of the Sons of Norway and also belonged to the Senior Friends of Plano Medical Center. She was an accountant and a member of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by her grandchildren, Harry Orians, Omaha, NE, Andrew Orians, Lake Villa, IL, Steven Orians, Princeton, TX; and also son-in-law John Hufendick of Plano, TX. Olive is preceded in death by her parents; and daughter Beverly J. Hufendick. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Directors. To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.
Published in the Chicago Tribune on 7/21/2004.
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