ENGLEHORN, Emma (Larson) 1853-1913

ENGLEHORN, ENGELHORN, LARSON, SCOFIELD, DEVENEY, CAMPBELL

Posted By: Errin Wilker
Date: 2/21/2013 at 18:34:10

In Memoriam Mrs. Englehorn.

In the death of Mrs. John Englehorn of near Alliance the people of her home community have lost a friend who was a part of the social life of the community and one of the most unselfish and loyal friends they had ever known. In time of sickness or sorrow Mrs. Englehorn was always ready and willing to do all she could. She will be gratefully remembered for her kindness, both by the younger and older people of the community. She was a sincere Christian; earnest and loyal in her faith.

She was born at Lansing, Iowa, Apr. 21, 1853, and at the time of her death was 59 years, 10 months and 27 days of age. She was one of a family of eleven children, six of whom are yet living.

She was married to Mr. Engelhorn at Lansing, July 1, 1874. To their union were born four children, three of whom are yet living. They are Mrs. Odie Scofield of Winnemucca, Nevada; Mrs. G.O. Deveney, of Seattle, and Elmer Engelhorn of Great Falls, Montana. One boy, Otto, is resting by her side in Greenwood cemetery.

She and her husband moved to Alliance in 1888 and had lived here ever since. Several months ago she was stricken with Bright’s disease and spent some time in Seattle with her daughter in the hope of being cured. She became worse and her husband was called to that city to bring her home several weeks ago. Upon returning she gradually grew weaker until the end came.

She was baptised and raised in Lutheran faith, and the funeral services were conducted in the Lutheran church Saturday afternoon, Rev. Titus Laign preaching the sermon.

Her children, two sisters, Mrs. B.L. Englehorn of Hoquiam, Wash., and Mrs. Rachael Campbell and daughter, Miss Lillian, of Milford, Neb., were here to attend the funeral services. — [Alliance (Neb.) Newspaper.]

The lady was a sister of L.O. Larson of Taylor township, and a daughter of the late Ole Larson, pioneer settler of Taylor.

Source: Lansing Mirror, Lansing, IA, 16 May 1913