Clara Florence Kent

KENT, BAGENSTOS, EIRP AND JAMES

Posted By: Mary Giles (email)
Date: 3/17/2005 at 14:25:54

Clara Florence Kent daughter of Hiram and Viretta Kent was born April 29,1864 in Madison Twp. near the present home.
She had 1 brother Benjamin Kent and 1 siste who died some years ago. The brother Benjamin is living at Des Moines.
On Feb.14,1883 she was married to John Bagenstos at Greenfield, Iowa. There was 1 child born and died when he was about 3 years, and 6 months old.
Mrs. Bagnenstos was 1 of the pioneer residents of Madison Twp. She was very highly respected by her neighbors of that community. The loss of her only son seemed to enlarge her heart toward motherless children, so took theplace of motherto a number of young folks who now call her blessed.
She was always deeply interested in Kent Cemetery and Chapel, which was named for her family. She was a member of Daughters of Rebecca and belonged ti the United Brethren Church.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Kent Chapel, Rev.E.W.F.Holler officiating. A quartet composed of Mrs.John Bickford, Mrs.John Armstrong, J.E.Talbott and W.C.Calderwood sang with Miss Manatt at the organ.
The Rebeccas, under Mrs.Marvin McLain had charge of the services at the grave. Pallbearers were Jay Lowery, John Montgomery, W.C.Calderwood, Addison Bush, Dr.S.G.Millgate and Frank Waterbeck.
There is no death, the stars go down,
To rise upon some fairer shore.
And bright in Heaven's jeweled crown,
They shine forever more.
There is no death the leaves may fall
And flowers may fade and pass away.
They only wait through wintry hours
The coming of the May.
He leaves our hearts alldesolate
He plucks our fairest, sweetest flowers
Transplanted into bliss, they now
Adorn immortal bowers.