Sonja travels to Norway

Before Sonja was born, her parents made the tough decision to emigrate to the USA. Her dad left his wife and two children behind in Norway and came to America through Ellis Island to establish a business and make a home for his family.

Sonja and her family were fortunate to maintain a close relationship with relatives back in Norway and they visited quite often. Hear the story from Sonja herself:

Sonja Heitmann Demayo b. 1939