Sophie Haugen married Bennie Kalland on November 9, 1929. They, together with Carl Brudwick and Ella Haugen had a double wedding at Union Church.
Bennie and Sophie lived on the farm where Bennie was born and lived all his life there until his death June 4, 1982. Sophie continued to live there after his death until she passed away on October 6, 1985.
Bennie's father, David Kalland, and his wife, Anna, immigrated from Norway with their three children and homesteaded on the Southeast quarter on Section 26. They had six children after coming to America, Bennie being the youngest.
Bennie and Sophie did not have any children of their own but a niece, Grace Kaastad, made her home with them for many years.
Sophie was the daughter of John H. and Elise Haugen and grew up on the farm in Greenfield Township. She was a mid-wife and delivered many babies and took good care of many new mothers.
Bennie and Sophie were sadly missed by relatives and friends in the community after their passing. They were both such kind and generous people. Sophie remembered many birthdays, bringing them a cake. She loved to bake and they both were wonderful host and hostess. The Welcome Mat was always out and the coffee pot was always on.
Source: Hannaford Area History North Dakota Centennial 1889 - 1989 Page 178