Keeling, Susan (Stearns) 1829 - 1907

KEELING, STEARNS, SMITH, WHITFORD

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 5/18/2019 at 09:34:58

Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 5 Dec. 1907. Volga City Views column.

Susan Stearns was born in Cambridgeshire, England, Jan. 25th, 1829, and entered into rest Nov. 30th, 1907.

In 1865 she came to America. After spending some time with her brothers in Ohio she came to Clayton county, Iowa, where in 1872 she was united in marriage with John Keeling, who preceded her to the better land thirteen years ago.

She leaves to mourn her loss two brothers in Ohio and four step-children: George, of Berthold, N.D.; Mrs. Thos. Smith, of Volga; Mrs. Wilbur Whitford, of Ruthven, Iowa; and Fred. on the home farm, and her niece, Sarah Stearns, who has shared her home and ministered faithfully and lovingly to her needs in her declining years, also other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Keeling was a woman of sterling worth. As a friend she was staunch and true, always looking for the best in the characters of her friends and acquaintances. In her early life she united with the Episcopal church to the teachings of which church she remained true. A steadfast believer in Christ she showed her discipleship in her eagerness to help forward every good work, and during her sickness by the patience with which she bore the discomfort and weariness of a long illness, often expressing herself as being ready and willing to depart this life and hoping the Master would call her soon. While her loss will be keenly felt, the gain is hers.