CHAMBERS, Myrtle J. (1880-1966)

CHAMBERS, JOHNSON, SCHEEF, FOREMAN

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 5/2/2015 at 15:29:28

Myrtle Chambers, ex resident, dies in California

Myrtle Jane Johnson Chambers, former resident of Algona, died Sept. 12 at Rose hospital, Los Angeles, Calif. She was the daughter of Frank E. Johnson and Jane Fletcher Johnson, and was born July 5, 1880, at Stacyville, Iowa.

On December 18, 1901 she was united in marriage to Ed Chambers, and lived west of Corwith for many years. Five children were born, Clayton died in infancy, Mabel, Margaret, Elaine and Harley.

She was a life long member of the Methodist church, and for years taught Sunday school, and was active in the ladies aid society.

In 1944 the Ed Chambers family moved to Algona, where they resided until 1951 at which time they moved to Los Angeles to be nearer their children.

Her husband, Ed Chambers, preceded her in death in 1960. Since then she has been in failing health.

She is survived by four children, Mabel (Mrs. Harry Scheef), Margaret (Mrs. Ralph Foreman), Elaine and Harley Chambers and two grandchildren all of Los Angeles. In addition, a host of more distant relatives and friends will also mourn her passing.

Services were conducted Sept. 15 at the Armstrong Mortuary with Rev. Greene delivering the message. Graveside rites will be held at the Corwith cemetery at a later date.

source: Kossuth County Advance, 19 Sep 1966, page 4, col 4