Jacobson, Andrew John (1856-1952)

JACOBSON, ANDERSON, LINDMARK

Posted By: Debbie Greenfield (email)
Date: 12/12/2020 at 10:52:02

Stratford Courier
January 1952

Andrew J. Jacobson, son of Jacob Peter and Sophia Jacobson, was born in Östergötland, Sweden, Dec. 28, 1856. He passed away at his home in Dodge township, January 17, 1952, at the age of 95 years and 20 days.

Mr. Jacobson was baptized and confirmed in the State church in Sweden, and received his education there. When a young man, he came to this country and was employed on several farms in Boone county prior to his marriage. After his marriage he lived on a farm near Mackey for thirteen years, then moved to his own farm in Dodge township where he resided for over 52 years.

He was married on March 13, 1886, to Hulda Josephine Anderson at her home near Stratford. Five children are left to mourn his death. They are Lillian and Lloyd at home, Martin and Mrs. Roy Lindmark of Boone, and Victor of Stanhope. There are also nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren who survive. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1943 and one son, Rudy, in 1928.

On August 9, 1903, he united with the South Marion Methodist church, where he was a faithful member and attended as long as health permitted. He was a member of the official board for a number of years, and was always ready and willing to do his part for the betterment of the church and community.

He was a kind and loving father, a good neighbor, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him.

Funeral services were held Monday, January 21, 1952, at 1:30 p.m., from the Schroeder funeral home at Boone and at 2 p.m. from the South Marion Methodist church, with the Rev. A.G. Heddle, pastor of the church in charge.

Mrs. Roy Bergquist and Mrs. Verlyn Fry sang "The Lights of Home," "Lead Me Gently Home, Father," and "Good Night and Good Morning" at the church service. They were accompanied by Miss Elsie Swedlund.

Those in charge of the flowers were Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Crim and bearers were Axel, Ralph, LeRoy and Eldon Jacobson, Glen and Wallace Samuelson, all nephews of the deceased. Interment was in the South Marion cemetery.