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CEMETERY OBITUARIES
SCANDINAVIAN CEMETERY
John J. Alvis
John J. Alvis, 66, a resident at the DuPont settlement at Mooar and a
retired
employee Powder Works there, died on Saturday afternoon at 3:40 oclock
in
St Joseph hospital where he had been a patient since August 28. He had
been ill
for the past five months.
A son of Jobe and Siverena Alvis, he was born near St Joseph, Mo., on
June 18,
1879, and came to this community with his family when he was six months
of age,
residing here since that time. He farmed for a number of years prior to
entering the employ of the DuPont plant where he worked for 23 years
until he
retired last June because of his failing health.
He had been a member of the Sugar Creek Christian church.
On December 24, 1901, he was married in Keokuk to Mable Ward who
survives along
with three daughters, Mrs. Viola Otte and Mrs. Roy Horner of Keokuk,
and Mrs.
Edward Thomas of Los Angeles, Calif, and two grandchildren.One daughter
Gladys
Gertrude died in infancy.
Funeral services will be held from the Schmidt Memorial Home here at 2
o;clock
on Wednesday afternoon. Burial will be in the Scandinavin Cemetery.
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1 Old news clipping from Ida Youngquist
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Andrew Anderson
ANDERSON, BRUEWOLD, OLESON, JACOBSON, NELSON, CAMPBELL
NATIVE OF LEE COUNTY DIES AT HOME HERE
Andrew Anderson died Sunday at 4:30 a.m. at his home, 1516 Palean
Street, His
health had been failing for the past two years and for five weeks he
had been
bedfast. Death was caused by anemia. Mr. Anderson would have been
eighty-one
years old in just two months.
Mr. Anderson was born in Lee county, Iowa, on May 1, 1845, and farmed
in this
county until he retired, eighteen years ago. He was married November
14, 1875,
to Carrie N. Brudewold who died September 17, 1876, at the birth of her
baby,
who also died within a short time. On August 28, 1901 Mr. Anderson
married
Martha S. Oleson, who preceded her husband in death on March 18, 1911.
Three
sisters also preceded Mr. Anderson in death.
Five nieces and five nephews survive Mr. Anderson: Mrs. Clara Jacobson
of
Hollywood, California; Jacob Nelson of Myrtle Point, Oregon; Mrs. W. H.
Canaday,
of Gross, Idaho; Norman Nelson of near Emmett, Idaho; Mrs. E. D.
Campbell of
Emmett, Idaho; B. A. Nelson of Keokuk, Iowa; A. K. Oleson of Princeton,
Iowa;
Miss Rachel Oleson, Miss Bianna Oleson and Irving Oleson, all of
Keokuk.
Mr. Anderson was a member of the Swedish Methodist church at Melrose
for many
years and after moving to Keokuk became a member of the Trinity
Methodist
Episcopal Church.
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 oclock from the
Trinity
M. E. church.
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August O. Anderson 1873-1957
ANDERSON, SCHAFER, MILLER, MURPHY, HARVEY, LINQUIST
August O. Anderson 1873-1957 (Febuary 10, 1957)
August O. Anderson of Montrose rural route, died at 8:55 p.m. Sunday at
his
home. He had been in failing health for several years but his death was
not
expected.
Born Febuary 27, 1873 in Knox county, Ill., he was the son of the late
John and
Sophie Anderson. He moved to Lee County at the age of three years and
had lived
here since, farming two and a half miles northeast of Montrose for the
last 34
years.
On March 20, 1901, in Ft Madison he married Kathryn Schafer who
survives.
He was a member of thr First Evangelical Lutheran church.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters, Mrs.
John(Edna)Miller
of Montrose and Mrs Paul(Verna)Murphy of Davenport; two sons, Irvin
Anderson of
Keokuk and Arthur Anderson of Montrose; two sisters, Mrs. Ada Linquist
of
Donnellson and Mrs. Amelia Harvey of Altoona, Iowa; nine grandchildren
and one
greatgrandchild. He was preceded in death by a son Ernest at the age of
two
years, three brothers, Gilbert, Elmer, and Charles, and two sisters,
Hilma
Anderson and Mrs. Lottie Harvey.
The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Schmidt Memorial
Home with
the Rev. Leland Jackson officiating. Burial will be in the Scandinavin
cemetery.
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John A. Anderson 1830-1912
ANDERSON, HARVEY, LINQUIST
John A. Anderson 1830-1912 (July 3, 1912)
John A. Anderson, who for thirty years was one of southeastern Iowas
properous
farmer, died at 11 o'clock this morning in Graham Hospital. His death
resulted
from an operation performed for a tumor five weeks ago
.
Forty three years ago Mr. Anderson came to this country and lived on
his farm
near New Boston in this county. He was a practical farmer until old age
caused
his retirement seven years ago and with his wife he came to Keokuk.
Mr. Anderson was almost 82 years of age, having been born on the 12th
of
August, 1830 in Sweden. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson were married in the old
country.
Both have been members of the Swedish Lutheran church through the
years.
The widow, Mrs. Sophia Anderson and five children, are living, the sons
and
daughters being: Mrs. Lottie Harvey of near Des Moines; Mrs. C.F.
Linquist,
Keokuk; Charles and August Anderson, Ambrosia and Mrs. Amelia Harvey of
Altoona,Iowa
.
The funeral will probably be held Friday from the residence, 427 So.
Nineteenth
Street.
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Augusta Josephine Arvidson 1854-1933
ARVIDSON, PETERSON, CROSTON, ROUSCH, BEATY, NELSON
Augusta Josephine Arvidson 1854-1933 (Febuary 22, 1933)
Mrs. Herman Arvidson passed away at 3 o'clock Wednesday at her home
four miles
west of Summittville.
Augusta Josephine Peterson daughter of Carl and Crestiana Peterson, was
born
June 19, 1854 in Westergotland, Swenden and came to the U.S. with her
parents
in 1869. She was confirmed in the Luthern faith at the age of 15 years.
She was married to Herman Arvidson, Nov. 5, 1875. To this union eight
children
were born, one daughter dying at the age of four.
Those left to mourn her passing are her husband and the following
children:
Mrs. John Croston of San Bernardino, Calif., Mrs. Frank Rousch of
Argyle, Mrs.
Will Beaty of Keokuk, Arthur at home, Harold of Mason City, Van of
Mendon,
Ill.,and Emil of Keokuk; also 13 grandchildren, one brother and one
sister,
Mrs. Ole Nelson and Will Peterson of Keokuk.
The funeral will be from the Oak Grove Church west of Summitville.
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Herman Arvidson 1850-1937
ARVIDSON, PETERSON, CROSTON, ROUSCH, BEATY
Herman Arvidson 1850-1937
Herman Arvidson, one of the oldest resident of Lee County, a farmer in
the
Sugar Creek vincinty for more than half a century, died at St. Joseph
Hospital
this morning at eight o'clock after a brief illness. Although he had
been ailing
for a week, his condition did not become critical until Tuesday night
and he
was removed to the hospital Wednesday morning.
Born in Sweden on Febuary 7, 1850, he was 87 years old at the time of
his
death.
Mr. Arvidson came to Keokuk when he was 18 years old and has resided in
Lee
County ever since. He has operated a farm on Sugar Creek for the last
53 years.
On November 5, 1875 he was united in marriage with Augusta Josephine
Peterson
who preceded him in death on Febuary 22, 1933. Eight children were born
to
them, a daughhter dying at age four.
Surviving him are the following children, Mrs. John Croston of San
Barnandino,
Calif., Mrs. Frank Roush of Argyle, Mrs. Will Beaty of Keokuk, Arthur
at home,
Harold of Mason City, Van of Mendon, Ill., and Emil of Keokuk. There
are also
13 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, a sister Mrs. Annette
Carlson of
California and a number of nieces and nephews.
The body will remain at the Brunat Funeral Home until time for the
services
which will be held from the Oak Grove church at 2 o'clock Saturday
afternoon.
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Andrew L. Cruze
CRUZE, WYLLIE, OLSON
Andrew L. Cruze, 86 year-old resident of Montrose, died at 7:30 oclock
this morning in Graham hospital following several years of illness and
poor
health. He had been a patient at the hospital since April 3 of this
year.
A son of John and Janet Wyllie Cruze, he was born on March 12, 1857, in
Lee
County and was a resident of this county most of his life. He taught
school,
however, in several mid-western states from the age of 19 until the age
of 65
years. His last school assignment was at Croton, Iowa.
On November 5, 1887, Mr. Cruze was married at Melrose to Martha Malinda
Olson
who preceded in death on September 10, 1897. He was also preceded in
death by a
brother, Robert W. Cruze, who died on November 25, 1941, and by a
second
brother, Paschal W. Cruze, who died on December 23, 1942.
Surviving are two sons, Norman Cruze of Montrose, and John L. Cruze of
Los
Angeles, California, and by one brother, John B. Cruze of Argyle,
besides
nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist church in Montrose with
the Rev.
E. L. Bellows officiating. Music was provided by Mrs. Mary Hancock and
Mrs.
Mary Phillips, accompanied by Mrs. Ada Van Ausdall. The pallbearers
were F. C.
Workman, R. N. Smith, W. F. Fowler, William Metzinger, Frank Kerr and
West Van
Ausdall. The Schmidt Memorial home was in charge of arrangement; burial
was
made in the Scandinavian cemetery.
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>Minnie Elster -- Nov. 5, 1860-Aug.23, 1943
ELSTER, STEADMAN, CAMPBELL, FISHER, MILLER
Mrs. Minnie Elster of R. R. #1 died at the family home last night at
8:30
oclock. She had been in failing health for two years.
Born November 5, 1860 in Bainbridge, Ohio she was the daughter of Frank
and Eva
Steadman Campbell. She came to Mt. Pleasant with her parents when eight
years
old and lived there until her marriage to Lewis G. Elster in 1894.
Since then
she has lived in Keokuk.
She was member of the Methodist church.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Cary Fisher and Miss Clara Elster,
both of
whom line in the family home on R. R. #1 and Mrs. Ruth Miller of North
Hollywood, California; four grandchildren, Ronald, Joy and Judith
Miller of
North Hollywood and Ralph Fisher of R. R. #1; and a sister-in-law, Miss
Nellie
Elster of R. R. #1.
Her husband preceded her in death in 1921. Also preceding her was a son
in
infancy and a daughter, Nellie Louise three years ago.
The funeral will be held in the Schmidt Memorial Home at 2:30 p.m.
Thursday
with the Rev. Morrel C. Rubey of Montrose officiating. Burial will be
in the
Scandanavian cemetery.
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Lewis Hanson
Well Known Retired Farmer Who Formally Lived Near Sumittiville
Fall From Second Story of Porch at Home of Daughter
Lewis Hanson, an old and respected resident, of Lee Co. who lived most
of his
life on a farm near Summitville, was found dead yesterday morning at
10:15
o'clock on the ground beneath a second story porch at the home of his
daughter,
Mrs. R. A. Hall, 1126 Des Moines street. It is presumed that the aged
man lost
his balance and fell from the porch, dying instantly.
Acting Coroner E. E. Hawkes was called, but after viewing the body
decided that
no inquest was necessary.
Lewis Hanson was born in Christiana, Norway, on September 4, 1850, and
came to
this country with his parents, Hans & Ann Hanson, when he was two
years of
age. He was the youngest of a family of eight children, all of whom
have
preceded him in death.
All of his life with the exception of two and a half years spent in
California
and two and a half years with his daughter in Keokuk, was spent on a
farm near
Summitville where he was a well-known and respected member of the
community.
Surviving him besides his wife are the following children: Margaret Of
Keokuk,
Sadie of Pasadena, Calif., Carrie of St Louis and Harvey, Linda and
Walter, in
the vicinity of Keokuk. There are also seven grandchildren and one
great-grandson. One son Ralph, and a daughter, Revena preceded him in
death.
The funeral services will be held from the Keokuk Funeral Home
Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. W. R. Keesey officiating. The pallbearers
were: J.
N. Dumenil, B. T. Larson, Arthur Larson, J. P. Hornish, Elmer Johnson,
and
Charles Moander, with burial in the Scandinavian cemetery.
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Mrs. Mary Hanson
The death of Mrs. Mary Hanson, a life-long resident of Lee County,
occurred at
her home near Argyle yesterday, March 22, 1938, afternoon at 3 o"clockk
following a brief illness. Despite her advanced age of 82 years, Mrs.
Hanson
remained remarkebly active and had a great zest for life.
Born in Keokuk on September 25, 1855, she was the daughter of Mr. &
Mrs.
Sure Olson, and spent all her long life in this community where she was
widely
known and highly respected.
On December 23, 1872 she was united in marriage with Louis Hanson who
preceded
her in death on October 5, 1930. Mr. & Mrs. Hanson celebrated there
golden
wedding anniversary on December 23, 1922.
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Andrew Jacobson
An illness enduring since last Thanksgiving
In 1865 he was employed on the first crib building work which later
developed
into the city waterworks system in Chicago. The first crib construction
took
place about two miles out on Lake Michigan and took eight months to
build.
For forty years the deceased had a farm near Sand Prairie. A year ago
last July
Mr. Jacobson sold his land and came to Keokuk to retire. His wife,
having died
six years ago, he made his home with two unmarried daughters.
Mr. Jacobson was a Quaker, his parents before him having been members
of the
Friends society, and he professed the same faith during his many years
of
righteous living.
The children who survive are five sons and three daughters, the Misses
Caroline
and Lettie Jacobson of this city; J. A. Jacobson, Chicago; L. E.
Jacobson, New
Castle, Cal.; Dr. E. Jacobson, hazelton, Kan; Ben and A. A. Jacobson,
St
Lawrence, S.D., and Mrs. Martin Larsen of Summitville, IA. A brother P.
J.
Jacobson, lives at Gilman, IA. There are two sisters Mrs. E. Hanson of
Keokuk
and Mrs. C. J. Knudson of New Sharon, IA.
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Agda Seraphia Bergstrom Johnson 1866-1923
JOHNSON, BERGSTROM, CARLSON, BECKETT
Agda Seraphia (Bergstrom) Johnson 1866-1923
Mrs. Agda Seraphia Johnson died this morning at 2:50 in a local
hospital. She
was born in Sweden April 14, 1866, and came to America when a girl of
eighteen.
October 8, 1887, she was married to A. G. Johnson in Lee County, and
they have
made their home in this community since then, living in Montrose
township.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband and the following children.
Mrs. Howard Beaty of Argyle, Mrs. Ella Carlson of Montrose, Carl of
Keokuk,
Albert of Griswold, Iowa, Herman of Keokuk, Mrs. Louise Carlson of
Keokuk, Mrs.
Robert Beckett of Argyle, Walter of Griswold and Clifford and Oscar at
home.
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Andrew Gustuf Johnson 1860-1936>
JOHNSON, BERGSTROM, BEATY, CARLSON, BECKETT, MOANDER
Andrew Gustaf Johnson 1860-1936 (June 23, 1936)
Andrew G. Johnson, a well known Lee County farmer, who has resided in
the Oak
Grove community for a number of years, died very suddenly at his home
this
morning at 6:50 o'clock. He had been ill for the las two weeks but his
condition was not thought serious until just before his death.
Born in Wesgotland, Sweden, on April 18, 1860 Andrew Gustaf Johnson was
the son
of John and Anna Maria Johnson and came to this country as a young man.
He has
resided on a farm in the Oak Grove community for 45 years.
In 1888 he married Agda Bergstrum who precided him in death in July of
1923.
He was a member of the Oak Grove church.
Surviving him are the following children: Mrs. Emma Beaty and Mrs.
Louise
Carlson of Montrose; Herman Johnson of Keokuk; Mrs. Ella Carlson,
Albert and
Clifford Johnson all of Griswold, Iowa; Walter Johnson of Stronghurst,
Ill.;
Mrs, Elvira Beckett of Argyle, and Oscar Johnson at home. Three
children, Carl
and Arthur Johnson, and Mrs. Nellie Moander preceded him in death.
Surving him
in addition to the children are a brother, Joseph Johnson of Montrose,
53
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The body will remain at the Pearson and Schmidt Funeral Home until time
for the
funeral which will be held from the Oak Grove church at 2 o'clock
Thursday
afternoon. Burial will be made in the Scandinavin cemetery.
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Elizabeth Johnson -- May 19, 1872- June 28, 1945
JOHNSON, DAVIES, BECKETT, LARSON, JOHNSTON
Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, of 319 So. Nineteenth Street, a resident of
this
vicinity for 50 years, died at 8:50 oclock this morning at the Graham
hospital where she had been a patient since May 10, 1945. She had been
ill for
four months and suffered a hip fracture last month.
The daughter of Robert and Martha Davies Beckett, she was born May 19,
1872, in
Oden, Illinois, and came to Iowa and this vicinity in 1895. Ten years
ago she
moved to Keokuk from the Melrose district.
On November 20, 1906, she married Hjalmar Johnson at Argyle.
She was a member of the Trinity Methodist church, the Womens Society
of
Christian Service and the Ruthean Sunday school class.
Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Lee Johnson, of Chicago,
and Hubert
Johnson, of Keokuk; a step-son, Harold Johnson, of Memphis, Missouri; a
daughter, Mrs. Harold Larson, of Montrose; seven grandchildren; three
brothers,
George Beckett and James Beckett of Argyle, and Frank Beckett of Kansas
City,
Missouri; and two sisters, Miss Pansy Beckett of Keokuk and Mrs. George
Johnston of Memphis.
One son died in infancy and she was also preceded in death by her
parents as
well as a sister, Miss Lulu Beckett, three years ago.
Funeral services were held at the Schmidt Memorial home with the Rev.
Raoul C.
Calkins officiating. Vocal selections were sung by Mrs. Florence Wright
Schouten, accompanied by Mrs. Jennie Bloom. Pallbearers were Ray
Beckett,
Robert Beckett, Roy Krebill, Albert Johnson, Clarence Johnson and Ora
Randolph.
Burial was in the Scandinavian cemetery.
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Joseph P. Johnson -- May 27, 1880-Oct. 9, 1947
JOHNSON, TESTMAN, DANFORD, BRADEN, LINQUIST, LIND, NELSON, LARSEN
Joseph P. Johnson, a former resident of the Melrose community, died at
his home
in Nardin, Oklahoma, Thursday afternoon. He had been ill about a year.
Sixty-seven years old, he was born May 27, 1880, in Melrose, the son of
Andrew
and Caroline Testman Johnson. He spent his life on his farm in Melrose
prior to
retiring 10 years ago and moving to Nardin.
On November 7, 1906, he married Lutie Mae Danford in Keokuk and two
sons were
born to them. Mrs. Johnson died in February of 1923 and on November 5,
1929, he
married Mrs. Pearl Braden Testman in Enid, Oklahoma.
He was a member of the Melrose Methodist church.
Surviving besides his wife are two sons, Ray W. Johnson, of
Jacksonville,
Illinois, and Lauren J. Johnson of Lamont, Oklahoma; three
granchildren; two
brothers, Edward A. and Albert J. Johnson, both of Keokuk; and four
sisters,
Mrs. A. F. Linquist, Mrs. Jacob Lind. Mrs. B. A. Nelson and Mrs. Adrian
Larsen,
all of Keokuk. A brother John preceded him in death.
The funeral service was held in the Melrose Methodist church with the
Rev.
Morrel C. Rubey, of Montrose officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs.
Florence
Wright Schouten and Mrs. Florence Johnson, accompanied by Mrs. Jennie
Bloom.
The pallbearers were Earl and Anson Johnson, Bernard and Laurence
Nelson, A. R.
Linquist and Merton Lind. The Schmidt Memorial home was in charge of
arrangements; burial was in the Scandinavian cemetery
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>Kjalmer J. Johnson - Jan. 13, 1870-Jan. 31,1949
JOHNSON, BERGSTINE, SKOG, BECKETT, LARSON, HEINDEL
Hjalmer J. Johnson, well-known retired farmer, died this morning in the
home of
his son, Harold, in Memphis, Missouri. He had been visiting the son
since
Christmas and had been ill for the last three months.
Seventy-nine years old, he was born January 13, 1870 near Jonkoping,
Sweden,
the son of John and Gustava Bergstine Johnson. He came to the United
States
with his mother and three sisters in May of 1873 to join his father and
brother
at Sperry, Iowa.
The family moved to a farm two miles west of Summitville where he lived
until
1908 when he moved to a farm south of the Melrose church. He lived
there until
he retired and moved to Keokuk in 1934.
Until the death of his wife, June 28, 1945, he lived in Keokuk, then
making his
home with a son, Hubert, on Keokuk R R #1.
On January 31, 1895 he married Clara A. Skog, who preceded him in death
in
February of 1900. Two children were born to this union, Esther, who
died in
infancy, and J. Harold Johnson, of Memphis, Missouri. On November 21,
1906, He
married Mary Elizabeth Beckett at her home near Argyle.
Mr. Johnson was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America for more that
50
years and was a member of the Trinity Methodist church. He was
superintendent
of the Melrose Sunday school for 24 years.
Surviving besides the son, Harold, in Memphis, are Lee of Chicago,
Hubert of
Keokuk, R. F. d. 1, and Mrs. Harold (Alice) Larson, of Montrose. A son,
Earl,
died in infancy. There is also a sister, Mrs. Edla Heindel, of Elgin,
Illinois,
nine grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at the Schmidt Memorial Home with the Rev.
Morell C.
Ruby officiating. Mrs. Florence Wright Schouten sand and was
accompanied on the
organ by Jennie Bloom. The pallbearers were Ray Beckett, Robert
Beckett, Albert
Johnson, Roy Krebill, Adrian Larsen and Warren Hardin.
Burial was in the Scandinavian cemetery west of Summitville.
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B.T Larsen
The Death of B.T. Larsen, a well known and highly respected citizen of
Keokuk,
occurred at 11:55 o'clock last night November 2, 1935 at St. Joseph's
hospital
after two weeks illness of heart trouble and other complications. He
was taken
to the hospital last Sunday evening where everything humanly possible
was done
to spare his life and alleviate his suffering, but all to no avail.
Mr. Larsen was a man of sterling integrity, was of an unselfish
disposition,
kind and genial to those about him, and was always known to be a good
neighbor
and friend, ever ready to lend assistance in time of need.
Mr. Larsen has long been recognized as a shrewd business man of
highideals, and
to those who knew him best, his daily life was an example of those high
principles of honesty and square dealing that dominated his life. He
was a man
who was greatly devoted to his home and family, and was the happiest
when doing
something for his children.
B.T. Larsen, of 1106 Des Moines street, was born January 17, 1859, at
Bergen,
Norway. He was the son of Christian and Severine Sandstrom Larsen. When
four
years of age, he came with his parents to America and has spent his
entire life
here in Lee County. In his early life he took up farming and for a
number of
years lived on a farm near Summitville, where he became a successful
farmer and
where he reared his family.
On October 18, 1882, he was married to Bertha A. Nelson who
surviveshim. On
October 18, he and Mrs. Larsen celebrated their fifty-third wedding
anniversary. To this union seven children were born, all of whom are
living,
and who with the wife and mother, were at his bedside when the end
came.
For the past twenty-five years Mr. Larsen has resided in Keokuk. He was
baptized in the Lutheran church but later was of the Quaker faith.
Besides his wife, he is survived by the following children : Arthur
Larsen,Adrian Larsen, Mrs. Albert Johnson, Mrs. M.W. Cunningham, Mrs.
Verna
Carlson and Mrs. Henry Leu, all of Keokuk and this vicinity, and Mrs.
Hugh
Askey, of Lincoln, Nebraska, also by two brothers, Martin Larsen, of
Montrose
and Christian Larsen, of Cushing, Oklahoma. There is also fourteen
grandchildren, one of whom preceded him in death. There is also one
great
grandchild, one of whom preceded him in death. There is also one great
grandchild, besides a number of nieces and nephew and a host of
friends.
The body will remain at the Cunningham Funeral Home where it may
beviewed by
friends, and where services will be held Monday afternoon at 3:30.
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B. T. Larsen Burial
Funeral services for the late B.T. Larsen were held from the Cunningham
Funeral Home, Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock with the Rev. J.S.
Danceyofficiating.
A solo was sung by Mrs. Mary Hillemeier, accompanied by Mrs. Ed.
Wustrow. The
large attendance and the great profusion of flowers bore silent
testimony of
the high esteem in which the deceased was held. The bodybearers were
Joseph
Sitler, Dr. J.R. Wedel, Bernard Van Pappelandam, Ben Betts, William
Weber, John
Johnson, Roy Martin and Elmer Johnson. Interment was in the Oakland
cemetery.
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Correction: buried in the Scandinavian Cemetery
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>Charles J. Larson 1843-1919
LARSON, PEARSON, YOUNGQUIST, JOHNSON, ANDERSON
Charles J. Larson 1843-1919 (April 7, 1919)
Charles J. Larson was born Febuary 1, 1843 in Sweden and came to
America in
1869. He came direct to Lee county and to farm near Summitville where
he lived
until fourteen years ago, when he retired from active work and moved to
Keokuk.
He was married in 1870, at Vincennes, to Lottie Larson who survives him
with a
son, two daughters and thirteen grandchildren.
He was a member of the Swedish Lutheran church, an honorable upright
manwho was
held in high esteem by all who knew him.
His son John Larson lives on the homestead near Summitville. Mrs. John
W.
Pearson, of 807 North Fourteenth street, and Mrs. Albert Youngquist, of
Summitville are daughters. One sister, Mrs. Gustava Johnson lives near
Summitville and another sister, Christina Anderson, lives at Dudley,
Iowa.
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Mrs. Martin Larson
Services will be in Melrose Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Martin Larsen of Montrose, rural route, will
be held
from the Melrose Methodist church at 2:30 o'clock on Friday afternoon.
Burial
will be in the Oakland cemetery. The body will remain at the Schmidt
Funeral
Home here until time for the funeral services.
Mrs. Larsen died at a hospital in Fulton, Missouri; October 29, 1940
Sunday night from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near
that
citySunday morning. She and her husband, who was less seriously
injured, were
driving back to their home near Summitville after spending two months
in
California.
Linda Jacobsen, a daughter of Andrew and Ann Brudewald Jacobsen,was
born in Lee
County on February 15, 1875 and spent all of her life in this county
with the
exception of a few years which she spend in Van Nuys, California. She
attended
the public schools of her community and later attended Penn College at
Oskaloosa. She was married in November of 1900 to Martin Larsen of
Montrose.
Mrs. Larsen was a member of the Melrose Methodist church and for
manyyears
taught the young people's class of the Sunday school, members of which
affectionately called her " Aunt Linda." She was active and
interested in all church work and was president of the Woman's Society
of
Christian Service. She had also held the presidency several times of
the Oak
Grove Community Club.
Surviving besides her husband are three sons, Chester and Myrle of
VanNuys,
California, and Warren of Keokuk; two grandsons, Myrle Lindley and
Christian
Larsen of Van Nuys; one sister, Violetta Jacobsen of Van Nuys; and four
brothers, Jacob Jacobsen of Chicago, Dr. Elwood Jacobsen of Attica,
Kansas and
Benjamin and Andrew, both of Van Nuys.
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Mrs. Martin Larsen Burial
Funeral services for Mrs. Martin Larsen were held at 2:30 o'clock
yesterday
afternoon from the Melrose Methodist church with the Rev. E.A. Lack
officiating
and assisted by the Rev. Edward L. Bellows of Montrose. Music was
provided by
Mrs. Chester Lowery. Pallbearers were Bernard and Lawrence Nelson,
Hubert and
Anson Johnson, Merton Lind and Gilbert McCarty. Burial was in Oakland
Cemetery.
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Old News Clipping from Mrs. Ida Youngquist
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Garrett S. Laumann
Nearly three-quarters of a century was spent in Lee county be Garrett
S.
Laumann, An aged Norwegian whose death came at Kansas City, Kansas,
last Friday
night, 1914, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.H. Wright.
Last March, Mr. Laumann, in poor health, went to Kansas City. Six weeks
ago, a
stroke of paralysis left him speechless. The aged man was confined to
his bed
three weeks. The deceased was eighty-one years of age the fifth day of
his
month. He was born in Christiania, the capital city of Norway.
When a child of five, Mr. Laumann came to this country. He lived in New
York
about six months, then came to Iowa with his realatives. For many years
Mr.
Laumann farmed a tract of ground, one hundred and fifty acres in all,
near
Sugar Creek, nine miles west of Keokuk.
In 1859, he was married to Miss Carrie Steblin. Mrs. Laumann died six
years ago
in this city. During his many years of residence near Keokuk, Mr.
Laumann was
known as Squire Laumann. He was highly respected in the country
community and by the many in Keokuk, who knew him.
The deceased was Unitarian in faith. The Rev. C.F. Elliott, pastor of
the First
Unitarian Church will conduct the services, which will probably be held
tomorrow. The body lies at the Crimmins & Chase undertaking
parlors, having
arrived this morning and may be seen there by friends. Interment will
be made
in Hickory Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Wright, the daughter, and a son, Charles Laumann, last heard of at
Seattle, Washington, are the only survivors. The deceased Mr. Laumann
was the
youngest and last member of a family of children.
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Old news clipping from Ida Youngquist
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Clara Linquist -- Oct. 3, 1872-Feb. 13, 1949
LINQUIST, TESTMAN, JOHNSON, HERTENSTEIN, SMITH, KALLANDER, LIND,
LARSON, LARSEN
Funeral service for Mrs. Clara Linquist of 810 Blondeau street whose
death
occurred Sunday night at 7:30 oclock in the Methodist hospital in
Peoria,
Illinois, will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Schmidt Memorial Home
with
burial in Oakland cemetery.
Mrs. Linquist had been ill for the last four and a half years and her
death
followed a hip fracture.
The daughter of Andrew and Caroline Testman Johnson, she was born in
Lee County
October 3, 1872, and spent all of her life here.
On November 7, 1895, she married A. F. Linquist, at her home in the
Melrose
community. He preceded her in death November 13, 1927. A daughter,
Myron, also
preceded her at the age of nine years.
She was member of the Gospel Center church.
Surviving are a son, A. R. (Bud) Linquist of Keokuk; three daughters,
Mrs. Ezra
(Alice) Hertenstein of Galesburg, Illinois, Mrs. Dwight (Florence)
Smith of
Santa Rosa, California, and Mrs. Victor (Louise) Kallander of Blaine,
Washington; two brothers, Edward Johnson of Melrose and Albert Johnson
of
Keokuk; three sisters, Mrs. J. R. Lind, Mrs. Laura Larson and Mrs.
Adrain
Larsen, all of the Melrose community; nine grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren, a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Two
brothers, John and Joseph Johnson preceded her in death.
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Mrs. Wad Nelson
FIFTY-EIGHT YEARS ON THE SAME FARM
Mrs. Wad Nelson, One of Oldest Settlers in Lee County, Dies at Age of
Eighty-seven.
Yesterday morning at half past ten, at the home of B.T. Nelson, her
son-in-law,
three miles west of Summitville, Mrs. Wad Nelson, who has lived
continuously on
one farm in Lee County for fifty-eight years, passed to the land beyond
the
grave, after an illness of a short time, paralysis being the affection
which
resulted in her death. For two days past she had been in an unconscious
condition and she died as quietly as she had lived, without seeming
pain.
She was aged eighty-seven years, ten months and one day, was a woman of
quiet
and loving disposition, a member of the Friends church all her life,
and the
funeral will be conducted by Prof. Clark of the Friend church at Salem,
at the
home of Mr. Larson, on Wednesday afternoon at 1 oclock.
Mr. Nelson died eighteen years ago, after living all the time he had
been in
this country on the farm on which his wife continued to live until
three weeks
before her death.
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Old news clipping From Ida Youngquist
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Rachel Oleson
OLESON, ANDERSON, JACOBSON
Miss Rachel Oleson, 76, a resident of Keokuk for the past 25 years and
lifelong
resident of Lee county, died at 4:55 oclock, June 15, 1943, Tuesday
afternoon, at her home, 1516 Palean street. She had been in poor health
for the
past nine months and her condition had grown more serious since the
middle of
February.
A daughter of Canute and Ann Anderson Oleson, she was born on February
16,
1867, near Melrose and spent most of her life in that
Surviving are two brothers, Andrew K. Oleson of Princeton, Iowa, and
Irving R.
Oleson of Keokuk; two sisters, Mrs. Clara A. Jacobson of Los Angeles,
California, and Miss Bianna Oleson of Keokuk; five nephews and two
nieces.
Funeral services for Mrs. Rachel Oleson were held on Friday afternoon
at 2
oclock from the Trinity Methodist Church with the Rev. Raoul Calkins
officiating. Mrs. Florence Wright Schouten and Mrs. Robert Laughrige
sang two
vocal selections, accompanied by Mrs. Jennie Bloom. Pallbearers were
Anson
Johnson, Victor Johnson, Albert Johnson, Lawrence Nelson, Bernard
Nelson and
Martin Lind. Burial was made in the Scandinavian cemetery.
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John W. Pearson 1870-1940
PEARSON, CACKLEY, KITZMAN, WHITLEY, MEGCHELSEN, WALBERG
John W. Pearson 1870-1940 (December 6, 1940)
Funeral services for John W. Pearson, 807 North 14th street, will be
held from
the First Lutheran church on Monday afternoo at two o'clock. The body
wil remain
at the Pearson Funeral Home until time for the services.
Mr. Pearson was a member of the local police department for several
years and
for a time was chief of police. In recent years he had been a co-owner
of
Pearson and Cackley service station.
He died early yesterday afternoon in Graham hospital where he had been
a
patient for most of the time since September. He had been in failing
health for
nearly a year.
A son of August and Charlotta Venberg Pearson he was born in Sweden on
Nov. 17,
1870. He came to America when he was two years old and came to Lee
county the
following year, resising here since that time. He was married to Miss
Hulda J.
Larson who preceded him in death. He was a member of the First Lutheran
Church.
Surviving are two sons, the Rev C. Rueban Pearson of Boone, Iowa,and J.
Arthur
Pearson of Keokuk; three daughters, Mrs. Alma Cackley, Mrs. Edna
Kitzman and
Mrs. Hilma Whitley, all of Keokuk; seven granchildren and two sisters,
Mrs.
Gusta Megchelsen of Montrose and Mrs, Ida Walberg of Keokuk.
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Hilda Josephine Larson Pearson 1872-1930>
PEARSON, LARSON, YOUNGQUIST
Hilda Josephine Larson Pearson 1872-1930 (Feb 18, 1930)
Mrs. John W. Pearson, 807 North Fourteenth street, died at the Graham
hospital
last night at 9:40 o'clock after a serious illiness for the past two
weeks. She
had been in ill health for the last year, and was taken to the hospital
two
weeks ago.
Hilda Josephine Larson was born in Lee county near Summitivvle on
November 17,
1872, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Larson. She has lived
in this
country all her life and leaves a great number of friends who will
mourn her
passing.
In 1899 she moved to Keokuk where she married John W. Pearson on
September 27,
1899. The remainder of her life has been spent in this city. Five
children were
born to Mr. and Mrs. Pearson, all of whom survive her.
She has been a lifelong member of the First Lutheran church of Keokuk.
Surviving her in addition to her husband are the following children:
the Rev.
C. R. Pearson of Travis City, Michigan, Hilma Pearson of Moline,
Illinois and
Alma, Edna and Arthur, all at home. There is also a grandson, Daniel
Wendall
Pearson of Travis City; a sister, Mrs. Albert Youngquist; a brother,
John
Larson of near Summitville, and five nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held from the First Lutheran church here
Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in the Scandinavin cemetery at 3:30
o'clock.
The body was brought to the Pearson Schmidt and Holbrook funeral
parlors where
it will be viewed by friends Thursday and Thursday evening.
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>Emily Pearson Peterson 1865-1935
PEARSON, PETERSON, LINQUIST, HORNUNG, ERICKSON, HANSON, VAN AUSDALL
Emily (Pearson) Peterson 1865-1935 (May)
Mrs. John Peterson, a resident of Lee county for more than 60 years
died at the
family home west of Summitville this morning at 4:15 o'clock after an
illness
of a years duration. She had been confined to her bed only ten days.
Emily Josephine Pearson was born in Ossa, Sweden, on October 31, 1865
and came
to Lee county at the age of eight years. All of her life has been spent
on a
farm near Montrose.
On Febuary 1, 1882, she was united in marriag with John Peterson in Lee
county.
They celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary on Febuary 1, 1934 and
her
husband died the following May.
She was a member of the First Lutheran church at Oak Grove and was a
charter
member of the Ladies' Aid Society of that church.
Surviving her are the following children: Mrs. Linda Linquist of
Montrose, Mrs.
Frank Hornung of Mooar, Mrs. J. T. Erickson of Des Moines, Mrs. Walter
Hanson
of Argyle, Mrs. Marion VanAusdall of Montrose, Joseph and Adrian
Peterson of
Keokuk, and Paul and William Peterson at home. There are also a brother
and two
sisters, John W. Pearson of Keokuk, Mrs. John Walberg of Keokuk, and
Mrs. Gusta
Megchelsen of Montrose, seventeen grandchildren and a host of friends.
Three
children preceded her in death.
The body may be viewed by friends at the Pearson and Schmidt Funeral
Home this
evening. The funeral service will be held from the Oak Grove church at
2
o'clock Friday afternoon
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Gust Alfred Peterson 1855-1935
PETERSON, JEFFERS, TESTMAN, SWEET
Gust Alfred Peterson 1855-1935 (September 4, 1935)
Gust Alfred Peterson, a life long resident of the Oak Grove community,
died at
St Joseph hospital at 11:30 p.m. yesterday after having been a patient
there
only one day.
Born in the Oak Grove community on November 1, 1855, the son of Andrew
and
Johanna Peterson, he spent his entire life on the family farm and was
highly
respected throughout the county
.
He served as Justice of the Peace for twenty years, and also served on
the
school board and as trusty of the Oak Grove Lutheran church for many
years.
On December 17, 1874, he was united in marriage with Sarah Jeffers at
Kahoka,
Mo. Eight children were born to this union, five of whom survive him.
He was a faithful member of the Lutheran church.
Surviving him are his wife, three sons, John W. Peterson of Pound,
Wis., Henry
Peterson of Montrose, and Albert C. Peterson of Evanston, Ill., two
daughters,
Mrs. Carrie Testman of Alexander, Mo., and Mrs. Rena Sweet of Argyle;
27
grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He was the last and the
oldest of a
family of four children.
The body was taken to the Pearson and Schmidt Funeral Home. The funeral
will be
held from the Oak Grove church at a time to be anounced later.
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John Peterson 1856-1932
PETERSON, PEARSON, LINQUIST, HORNUNG, ERICKSON, HANSON, VAN AUSDALL
John Peterson 1856-1932 (May 12, 1932)
John Peterson, a farmer whose entire life has been spent in Lee county,
died at
his home in Oak Grove, near Summitville, this morning at 5:10 o'clock
after an
illness of three years with complications and finally pneumonia.
Mr. Peterson was born on the farm on which he died December 14, 1856,
and has
spent his entire life on that farm. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Andrew
Peterson.
On Febuary 1, 1882 he was united in marriage with Emma Pearson in
Keokuk.
Twelve children were born to this union, three of whom preceded him in
death.
He was a member of the First Lutheran church.
Surviving him besides his wife are the following children; Mrs. Linda
Linquist
of Montrose, Mrs. Frank Hornung of Keokuk, Mrs. John Erickson of Des
Moines,
Mrs. Walter Hanson of Argyle, Mrs. Marion VanAusdall of Montrose,
Joseph and
Adrian Peterson, both of Keokuk, and Paul and William Peterson at home.
He also
leaves a brother, Gus Peterson of Oak Grove and fifteen grandchildren.
The body was brought to Cunningham and Meister's where it will remain
until
Saturday at noon when it will be taken to the Oak Grove church where
services
will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday.
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Paul E. Peterson
PETERSON, PEARSON, BAKER, HARDY, LINQUIST, HANSON, VANAUSDALL, HORNUNG,
ERICKSON
Paul E. Peterson, 44, a farmer of the Oak Grove community, died at the
Graham
hospital here on April 30, 1944, Sunday evening at 7:30 oclock. He had
been ill for two weeks and was brought to the hospital on Saturday.
A son of John and Emily Pearson Peterson, he was born on November 24,
1899, on
the farm west of Summitville where he made his home for his entire
life. He was
baptized in the Lutheran faith and was married in Keokuk on May 22,
1943, to
Mrs. Achasa L. Peterson, who survives.
Also surviving are one step-son, Pvt. Frank L. Peterson, who is
stationed with
the U. S. Army at CampVan Dorn, Mississippi, two stepdaughters, Mrs.
Kenneth
Baker of Keokuk, and Mrs. Francis Hardy of the Oak Grove community;
three
brothers, Joseph I. and Adrian J., William V. Peterson of Montrose;
five
sisters, Mrs. Linda Linquist, Mrs. Walter Hanson and Mrs. M. E.
VanAusdall, all
of Montrose, Mrs. Frank Hornung of the DuPont settlement, and Mrs. J.
T.
Erickson of Des Moines, besides nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services for Paul E. Peterson were held from the Schmidt
Memorial home,
last Thursday afternoon at 2:30 oclock, with the Rev. B. T. Erholm
officiating. Vocal selections were sung by Mrs. B. T. Erholm,
accompanied by
Mrs. Virginia Whiteside at the organ. Pallbearers were Ruben
Youngquist,
Charles Youngquist, George Davey, Lester Linquist, B. W. Glasscock, and
Edwin
Johnson. Burial was in the Scandinavian cemetery.
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Charles A. Putnam -- Feb. 1,1873-Dec. 29, 1944
PUTNAM, MOBERG, SKOG, ELMORE, BRACKLESBURG, GRIFFITH
Charles A. Putnam of 1016 Ridge street, a life-long resident of Lee
County,
died this morning December 29, 1944 after a period of illness extending
through
two months.
Seventy-one years old, he was born on February 1, 1873 in the Oak Grove
settlement, the son of Howard and Anna Moberg Putnam. He farmed in that
vicinity all of his life, making many friends.
On June 18, 1921, he married Flora B. Griffith.
He was baptized in the Baptist faith.
There are no immediate members of his family. Surviving are a nephew,
Clarence
Skog, and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Mary Elmore and Mrs. Dorothy
Bracklesburg.
Funeral services will be held from the Greaves Mortuary at 2 oclock
Sunday
afternoon with burial in the Scandanavian cemetery at Oak Grove.
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Wm. H. Runner - 1865-Mar 1, 1942
RUNNER, STEVENS, KELLEY, CLIFFORD
Wm. H. Runner, 77 a resident of Montrose, Rural Route 1, died on Sunday
morning
at 1:30 oclock in Graham hospital where he had been a patient for
about a
week. He had been ill for several months.
Mr. Runner was born in Lee County in 1865, and was the son of Frelan
and Eliza
Runner. He engaged in farming all of his life and was never married. He
was a
member of the Lutheran faith.
Surviving are three brothers, Stanley Runner of Fishtail, Montana,
Noble Runner
of Black Hills, South Dakota, and Ed Runner of Seattle, Washington; and
three
sisters, Mrs. Margaret Stevens of Denver, Colorado, Mrs. Carrie Kelley
of
Elbert, Colorado, and Mrs. Mary Clifford of the state of Washington.
Two brothers, Sam and Milt and two sisters, Emma and Nellie, preceded
him in
death.
The funeral was held at the Oak Grove church with the Rev. Ralph
Sandberg
officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs. Chester Lowrey. Pallbearers
were Emery
and Len Brewer, Albert and Ruben Youngquist, John Larson and Paul
Peterson.
Schmidt funeral home in charge of arrangement, burial in the
Scandinavian
cemetery.
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Amanda Christine Skog - Aug. 18, 1867-April 16, 1947
SKOG, SWANSON, MOANDER
Mrs. Amanda Christine Skog of Keokuk R. R. 2, died at 4:15 oclock
Tuesday
in the home of a nephew, Clarence G. Skog, whom she reared as a son.
She had
been in failing health for the last two years and seriously ill for the
last
six weeks.
Born August 18, 1867, in Smoland, Sweden, she was the daughter of John
P. and
Katherine Swanson Moander and came to the United States with her
parents at the
age of three years. She has lived in this community practically all of
her
life.
In 1901 she married John R. Skog in Montrose, he preceded her in death
February
16, 1926
She was a member of the Old Swedish Mission church.
Surviving are two brothers, Charles Moander of Keokuk and Lewis Moander
of
Montrose R. F. D.; the nephew, Clarence G. Skog; a grandson, John Skog,
of
Nederland, Texas and three great grandchildren.
Very friendly and thinking of others rather than herself, Mrs. Skog
raised a
stepson Arthur Skog, as well as the nephew. The stepson died March 19,
1945,
and she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Anna and Serena, and
two
brothers, Edward and Albert Moander.
The funeral was held in the Schmidt Memorial home with the Rev. Morrel
C. Ruby
of Montrose officiating. Music was by Mrs. James Wardlow and Mrs. D. T.
Phillips with Mrs. Marjorie Bullis at the organ. The pallbearers were
Charles
Gabel, Irvin Moander, Carroll Moander, Herbert Moander, Harold Larson
and
Charles Juhl. Burial was in the Scandinavian cemetery.
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H. P. Testman
H.P. TESTMAN DIED AT AGE OF EIGHTY YEARS
He was born in Missouri but came to Lee County and has lived here for
life
time.
Hans Peter Testman died Thursday at 11:15 a.m., at his home, 1608
Johnson
Street, at the age of eighty years. Mr. Testman had been ill for about
three
weeks and his death was due to heart trouble.
H.P. Testman was born in Missouri on January 9, 1844, and the family
came to
Lee County when Mr. Testman was a baby. Since then he has made his home
in the
vicinity of Keokuk, on a farm. Three years ago he retired and has lived
in
Keokuk at 1608 Johnson street. Mr. Testman was united in marriage to
Lucy
Johnson in 1870 and to ths union six children were born, one of whom
survives.
Mrs. Testman died on January 7, 1885, and on January 12, 1887, Mr.
Testman
married Julia Oleson. Mr. Testman was a member of the Methodist church
of
Melrose, Iowa.
Mr. Testman is survived by his wife, one son, Samuel Testman, of
Nardin, Okla.,
and two grandchildren, Miss Evelyn Talbot of Revere, Mo, and Mrs.
George E.
Johnson of 1608 Johnson street, Keokuk.
Arrangement for the funeral will be announced later.
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Old news clipping From Ida Younguist
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Mrs. Julia Testman
Mrs. Testmans Death Occurs This Morning
Mrs. Julia Testman of 1608 Johnson Street Dies Early This Morning At a
Local
Hospital After a Stroke of Paralysis.
Mrs. Julia Testman of 1608 Johnson street died at the St. Josephs
hospital
this morning at 6 oclock after an illness since April 6. The cause of
the
death was a stroke of paralysis.
Mrs. Testman was born in Norway on June 18, 1852. Before her marriage
she was
Julia Oleson. Coming to the United States with her mother at the age of
twenty
years, she has lived in Lee county since the time, and in Keokuk for
the last
eight years.
In 1888 she was united in marriage with Hans P. Testman near Montrose.
Her
husband preceded her in death about four years ago. She was a member of
the
Trinity Methodist church.
Surviving her are the following step-grandchildren: Mrs. Emerson
Calvert of
Revere, Mo., and Mrs. George E. Johnson of this city.
The body will remain at the Cunningham funeral parlors until the time
of the
funeral which will be announced later.
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Old news clipping from Mrs. Ida Youngquist
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Samuel Testman
OLD RESIDENT OF LEE COUNTY CALLED HOME
Samuel Testman, All of Whose Life Has Been Spent in This County, Dies
at His
Home at 8:Oclock This Morning.
Samuel Testman, a life long resident of Lee county, died at his home
near the
Oak Grove school at 8 oclock this morning after an illness of four
months.
He suffered a stroke of paralysis on July 25 of this year.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Peter Testman, he was born on September
28, 1851
and spend his entire life on the farm on which he died.
On February 9, 1888 he was united in marriage with Marie Bergstrom who
preceded
him in death on September 14, 1895.
He was an active member of the Melrose Methodist church.
Surviving him are two children, Waldemar C. Testman of Alexandria, Mo.,
and
Mrs. Ethel Moander at home, nine grandchildren, and four great
grandchildren.
Two children preceded him in death.
The body will remain at the Pearson and Schmidt Funeral Home until time
for the
services which will be held from the Melrose church at 2 p.m. Monday.
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Old news clipping from Mrs. Ida Youngquist
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Carl Adrian Youngquist
YOUNGQUIST, PETERSON
Carl Adrian Youngquist, for fifty years a resident of Montrose, died
there
yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the advanced age of 85 years,
eleven months
and 21 days. He became ill on Christmas day, 1929, and had become
bedfast since
March 23, 1930.
Mr. Youngquist was born in Sweden on March 19, 1845, and came to this
country
in 1871, settling in Keokuk for a time before moving to Montrose in
1881.
On November 1, 1881 he was united in marriage with Sarah Charlotta
Peterson who
prceded him in death. Two children were born to this union, one of whom
is
living. The other died in infancy.
He was a member of the First Lutheran church in Keokuk.
Surviving him is an only son, Albert Youngquist, with whom he has made
his
home; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The body was taken to the Pearson and Schmidt funeral parlors. Services
will be
held at the Oak Grove church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock if the
roads
permit.
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