Agnes Andersen 1889-1916

ANDERSEN

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 5/23/2021 at 17:43:30

15 August 1916 - The Clinton Advertiser
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Monday evening at 6:45 occurred the death of Miss Agnes Andersen at the home of her father, C. E. Andersen, 717 South Tenth street. Deceased was born in this city Nov. 15, 1889 and was educated in the local schools graduating from the Lyons High school with the class of 1907.

Agnes M. Andersen was a teacher in the rural schools in this vicinity for several years until her first illness which was about two years ago, since that time she has failed until her death which occurred last night.

She is survived her father, two sisters Anna and Esther at home, also three brothers, Fred and John of this city and Edward of Tacoma, Wash. Funeral services will be held from the home Thursday afternoon with Rev. R. C. Keagy officiating and burial will be in Oakland cemetery.

16 August 1916 - The Clinton Advertiser
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The body of the late Miss Agnes Andersen will be interred in Oakland cemetery Thursday afternoon. Services will be held at the family home, 717 South Tenth street at 3:00 o'clock in charge of Rev. R. C. Keagy after which the funeral party will proceed to the cemetery.

17 August 1916 - The Clinton Advertiser
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The remains of Miss Agnes Andersen were laid to rest in Oakland cemetery this afternoon. Services were held from the home, 717 South Tenth street, at 2 o'clock, in charge of Rev. R. C. Keagy, and among those from out of town who were here were: Mrs. Otto Gradert, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gradert and family of Bryant and Chris Naeve of Andover.

18 August 1916 - The Clinton Advertiser
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Funeral services for the late Miss Agnes Andersen were held Thursday afternoon from the home, 717 South Tenth street. Rev. R. C. Keagy of the Methodist Episcopal church conducted the service at the home during which Mrs. H. P. Fischer and Miss Lundy sang several selections.

Burial was made in Oakland cemetery and the pall bearers were Ed McGrath, Earl Cawley, Albin Larson, Harry Johnson, Frank Primmer and John Gehlsen.