Source - South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949

Miss Bernice Kaskie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Kaskie, became the bride of Nels Braaten, son of Mrs. Anna Braaten, of Canton, South Dakota.

Father J.J. Madrick performed the double ring ceremony at Canton at 10 o'clock at the Dominican Fathers parsonage.

The bride wore a blue sheer dress with white accessories and carried a bouquet of roses. The brides maid, Leona Sianing, friends of the brides, wore an aqua dress with white accessories and carried a bouquet of roses. The groom wore a blue suit with white boutonniere. Albert Kaskie, brother of the bride was the best man. He wore a dark suit with white boutonniere. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the brides parents. The couple will make their home in Canton.

Source - Rock Valley Bee - Aug, 26, 1948

Nels Braaten, 59, of Canton, died Wednesday, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Sioux Falls after a long illness.

He was born June 26, 1923, at Plato, Saskatchewan, Canada. He married Bernice Kaskie in August 1948. He spent most of his life in the Canton area and worked as a mechanic, welder, heavy equipment and truck operator. He owned and operated a gravel and excavating business.

Survivors include three sons, Larry, Alan and Bruce, all of Canton; four grandchildren; one brother, John and one sister, Gladys McKenney, both of Canton.

Services will be 10 a.m., Friday, at Canton Lutheran Church.

Burial will bell a.m. Monday, at Black Hills National cemetery at Sturgis, S.D.

Source - Argus Leader - Jul 15, 1982