MARY (STYF) SANDAHL

STYF, SANDAHL, CLAWSON, SLATTENGREN

Posted By: Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert (email)
Date: 7/23/2005 at 19:49:55

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, April 29, 1909

MARY STYF was born in Joukoping, Sweden, July 26, 1826. Died at her home in
Chariton, April 23, 1909, after an extended illness with cancer of the
stomach, aged 82 years; 8 months, and 23 days. She was united in marriage
to KLAS L. SANDAHL, August 22, 1856.

They came to America, May 24, 1867, locating in Swedesburg, Henry County;
two years later they moved to Ottumwa, and in September, 1873, came to
Chariton, where they have since resided. To them were born four children,
SAMUEL A., and MRS. LOTTIE CLAWSON who, with the husband survive her. One
daughter, MRS. TILDA SLATTENGREN died about ten years ago and one son in
infancy.

MRS. SANDAHL has been a life long Christian, dying as she had lived with the
hope of eternal life beyond. The evening before her death she sang in clear
tones "The Life Boat," and her last words were, "God be with us, I am going
home." Funeral services were held from the home Sunday afternoon, at 2 o
clock, conducted by her Pastor, Rev. A.G. Johnson, of the Swedish Mission
Church, assisted by Rev. Wells, of the Christian Church, and the remains
interred in the Chariton Cemetery.
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