MARTIN, John E. 1871-1924

MARTIN, SADLER, HANSON, LEIDAHL

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Obituary
John E. Martin
John Edward Martin, son of Wm. and Mary Martin was born at Evansville, Ind., May 20, 1871, and passed to his eternal reward July 11, 1924 aged 53 years, 1 month and 21 days. In the spring of 1880 he came with this parents to Iowa, where he grew up and was known as the embodiment of splendid young manhood. On Jan. 13, 1898, he was united in marriage to Miss Ada J. Sadler, youngest daughter of the late William and Mary Sadler, who were among the pioneers of Union City twp. Five children came to add joy and sunshine to this happy marriage as follows, namely: Ridge William, John Edward, Elsie Ada, now Mrs. James Hanson, Lillian Viola, now Mrs. George Leidahl, and Mary Gladys. Six brothers and two sisters all of whom are living (except a brother who passed away at Brownsvalley, Minn. [sic], some years back) grieve with the family at his passing. He also leaves 3 grandchildren, who will never know the love and devotion of a tender grandparent. He was faithful and loving in all his relations as husband and father, brother, and friend. He was a member of Dorchester Camp No. 4585, M.W.A., and had at various times held offices of responsibility and trust, both in the church and township. He was a faithful communicant of the Mt. Hope Presbyterian church and his home, his family and his life bear record of his Christian principles. Some years back, it became evident that disease was making its deadly inroads on a once strong constitution, and tho the best medical talent was sought, and all that loving hearts could offer or suggest was freely done to prolong the precious life, a higher power willed otherwise, and just at the dawn of day the tired spirit was released from its earthly tenement and returned to “God who gave it,” leaving the faithful wife, children, brothers, sisters and friends to ever hold his memory precious.
Funeral services were held in Mt. Hope Church on Sunday, July 13. The sermon was preached by an old pastor, Rev. J. C. B. Peck, of Frankville, Ia., who assisted Rev. J. T. Reagan. Services at the house and grave were conducted by the Woodmen. Neighbor George Reeder being master of ceremonies, while John Palmer, of Rossville, delivered the beautiful ritualistic work of the order, holding the attention of the vast assemblage, which was said to have been the largest that had ever gathered at a like occasion at Mt. Hope.
The New Albin choir sweetly rendered three beautiful hymns and the pall-bearers were six of his fellow Woodmen, the entire camp attending in a body.

Card of Thanks
We desire to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to the many kind friends who assisted us so liberally during the sickness and death of our husband and father; especially Camp No. 4485 M. W. A., of Dorchester; also the New Albin Choir, for beautiful singing.
Mrs. John E. Martin and Family.

Resolutions of Respect
Whereas, the invisible hand of the Great Savior gently but firmly reached out and called from our midst the precious life of our Neighbor, John Martin, back to Him who gave it, and
Whereas, his sad but expected death has left the M. W. A. Camp No. 4585[sic], Dorchester, Iowa, with a sorrow and grief that touches the hearts of all therefore be it
Resolved, That Camp No. 4485, M. W. A. extend to the grief stricken family their feelings of deepest sympathy. Be it further
Resolved, That the charter of our Camp, No. 4485, M. W. A. be draped in mourning for a period of 30 days; be it still further
Resolved, That these resolutions of respect be published in the Allamakee Journal; also that they be entered upon the Camp records and a copy be sent to the bereaved family, who mourn the loss of a good husband and father.
FRED BULMAN
MARVIN SPIEGLER
ALBERT HARTLEY
Committee.
Allamakee Journal and Lansing Mirror, 16 Jul. 1924 P 1 C 3, 4