Johnston, Mary Ann (Walton) 1855 – 1909

JOHNSTON, JOHNSON, WALTON, CHRISTEN, HANSON

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:23

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer Apr. 16, 1909, FP, C5

OBITUARY.
Mary Ann Johnston was born in the town of Naperville, Dupage county, Illinois, October, 1, 1855. She removed with her parents to Winneshiek county, Iowa, when about two years old.
In 1873 she was united in marriage to Frank Johnston at Cresco, Iowa. They resided in Cresco until 1903, when they moved to Elk River, Minn. In 1906 they removed back to Cresco where they have since resided. Thursday evening she was taken ill, which terminated fatally Saturday morning, April 10, 1909.
She leaves a husband, father and mother, two sisters, Mrs. C. Christen, of Decorah, la., and Mrs. G. Hanson, of Cresco, and two brothers, John Walton, of Cresco, and James Walton, Perham, Minn., to mourn her loss. All being present at the funeral, besides many other relatives.
The funeral services were held in the Baptist church, Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. Hill. Interment in New Oregon cemetery.

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer Apr. 13, 1909, FP, C2

David Harmon and grand-daughter came up from Oelwein to attend the funeral of Mrs. Frank Johnson.

Transcriber’s Note: The last name is spelled two different ways. New Oregon Cemetery shows Johnston.

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