AIN, Jonas August 'Gus' 1855 - 1925

AIN, CARLSON, RODGERS, ERICKSON, ARDEN

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 7/21/2006 at 13:38:20

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Friday, October 16, 1925
Front Page, Column 5

GUS AIN CALLED BY DEATH TODAY
Funeral Services To Be Sunday Afternoon At 2 from Lutheran Church

Gus AIN, who has been in very poor health for several years and seriously ill for the past week, passed away this forenoon at 11:50 oclock at his home, 402 South Third street. The last services will be held Sunday afternoon. Short services will be held at 1:30 oclock at the home for the family and the funeral party will go to the English Lutheran church were the services for the friends and relatives will be held at 2 oclock. Rev. George G. Parker will officiate.

Mr. AIN was born in Sweden February 5, 1855. He is survived by his wife who was formerly Miss Mary CARLSON and the following children: Mrs. Mable RODGERS, Raymond AIN, Harley AIN and Russell AIN, all of Fairfield. One sister, Mrs. Frank ERICKSON survives. A sister, Mrs. Carrie ARDEN of Burlington has preceded Mr. AIN in death.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Saturday, October 17, 1925
Front Page, Column 6

LAST RITES FOR FAIRFIELD MAN
Gus AIN Funeral Will Be Held Tomorrow Afternoon

The last rites for Gus AIN, who passed away yesterday forenoon at his home, 402 South Third street, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 oclock from the English Lutheran church in charge of the pastor Rev. George G. Parker. Interment will take place in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Monday, October 19, 1925
Front Page, Column 6

AIN FUNERAL HELD YESTERDAY
Conducted by Rev. Parker; Interment in Evergreen Cemetery

Funeral services for the late Gus AIN were held yesterday afternoon at 2 oclock from the English Lutheran church in charge of Rev. George G. Parker, pastor of the church. The following men served as pall bearers, John Samuelson, J. T. Rodgers, Anton Carlson, Charles Ecklund, G. P. Judson and Frank W. Moyer. A quartet composed of Mesdames William Neibert, Glen Bates, Ray Mulkins and John E. Messer sang ::Nearer My God To Thee," "Does Jesus Care" and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus." James Gilmer accompanied on the piano. Interment was made at the Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Monday, October 19, 1925
Page Six, Column 2

Just Among Ourselves

…--Among those from out of town in the city yesterday to attend the funeral services of Gus AIN were, Rev. Carl Lundgren of Chariton, Axley Lundgren of Aurora, Ill., Roy Lundgren of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Gus AIN and family, Mrs. Irene Johnson and son and Mr. and Mrs. John Abrahamson and family of Olds, Ia., and Mrs. Oscar Abrahamson of Winfield, owa (sic). …

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Tuesday, October 20, 1925
Page Six, Column 2

OBITUARY

J. AUGUST AIN

Jonas August AIN was born in Kroxhold, Sweden, February 5, 1855 and departed from this life Friday, October 16, 1925 at the age of 70 years, 8 months and 11 days.

He came to this country with his parents in the year 1867 and the remainder of his life was spent in Jefferson county, Iowa.

He united with the Lutheran church at New Sweden by the rite of confirmation at the age of fourteen year. (sic) Later he had his membership transferred to the Lutheran church of Fairfield which affiliation he retained to the day of his death.

He was united in marriage to Mary Louise CARLSON, May 19, 1886. To this union four children were born, Maybelle AIN ROGERS (sic - RODGERS), Raymond, Harley and Russel all living in or near Fairfield.

Mr. AIN lived a devoted christian life. He was a kind, loving husband and father, being always considerate of others. He was patient in suffering and joyously walked through the valley of the shadow of death with his Lord and Saviour.

Besides his wife and children he leaves a host of relatives and friends who mourn his departure.

(Same paper and page, Column 6 -- )

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend, our heartful thanks for the kindness and sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Also to singers and pianist and beautiful flowers.

Mrs. Gus AIN
Mrs. Mable ROGERS (sic) and Family
Raymond AIN and Family
Harley AIN
Russell AIN

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Note: Buried in Lot 3rd.042 with wife Mary who died in 1945.