Johnson, Mathilda Christina (Johnson) 1854-1923

JOHNSON, HANSON, STENBERG, FRIEST, WEIMER

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 11/28/2018 at 21:45:26

From Nevada Evening Journal July 4, 1923 (page 3)

OBITUARY OF MRS. JOHNSON

Passed Away Last Week at Home Near McCallsburg.

Special to the Journal.
Matilda Christina Johnson was born August 13, 1854, in the village of Skara, Sweden. At the age of 21 years she united in marriage to John P. Hanson, with whom she lived until the year 1888 when he was called by death. In 1882 she came to America to join her husband who had preceded her nearly two years, and then with their family of children settled in Marshalltown. Six children were born to this union, three of whom survive.

On April 21, 1891, she was united in marriage to R. E. Johnson and with her family came to Hardin county, Iowa, to make her home on a farm, and here she spent the rest of her life. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, all still living except one, who passed to the "beyond" some years ago. While her death on June 25, 1923, was a shock to her relatives and friends, it was not unexpected, for she had been in extremely poor health for several months past and had been poorly for the last 10 years. For several days sh e had been feeling better than for a long time, and seemed especially well all day the 25th. About 9 p. m. she laid down on the lounge for a little rest and about 10 p. m. passed peacefully to rest. She leaves to mourn her loss beside her sorrowing husband: six children, John Alfred Hanson, of Radcliffe; Josephine C. Hanson, at home; and Gust S. Hanson, of Mankato, Minn.; Mrs. Esther Johnson Stenberg, of Radcliffe; Mrs. Freda Friest, of Mankato, Minn.; and Oscar E. Johnson of McCallsburg; twelve grand children, on great-grand child, two brothers in California, an a sister in Sweden. All the children were present at the funeral except Mrs. Friest, who was unable to attend. Johnson relatives present were: Mrs. Johnsn and Mrs. Weimer, of Marshalltown; Hugo Johnson, of Algona, Ia.; and Ivan Johnson, of McCallsburg.

While Mrs. Johnson was a home loving woman she had endeared herself to her neighbors and had many friends who will miss her in the years to come. As previously noted, she had been in failing health for some years, but born her pain patiently, and ever drew nearer to her Savior. Death came as a friend and brought sweet relief. Always a true Christian, her husband and children take comfort in the thought that she is waiting for them. A large crowd of friends gathered to pay their last respects to the departed at the funeral. The floral offering were numerous and beautiful, and the family have the sympathy of the entire community.