Cinda E. (Porter) Rundall (1910)
PATTERSON, PORTER, RUNDALL
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April 1910Cinda E. Porter Rundall was born April 23, 1855 and died at her home near Truro, Iowa, April 20 1910, age 54 years, 11 months and 27 days.
She was born on the farm now owned by her brother, W. S. Porter, a short distance north of Truro and moved from there, with her parents, to their farm in South township, where she continued to live until her marriage and from then to the time of her death she resided on the farm now owned by her husband northeast of Truro. Her entire life was spent almost in the same neighborhood of her birth.
At the early age of 14 she was converted and united with the M. E. church, with which her membership was continued during the remainder of her life.
On February 29, 1876, she was united in marriage with Frank P. Rundall, and as the issue of this marriage two daughters were born. Dora B. Rundall, who was one of Madison county's most successful teachers but in the interest of her mother's health cheerfully abandoned her profession and Grace M., now Mrs. John Patterson of Truro, who together with their father survive her.
Mrs. Rundall had been a long and patient sufferer, having been in failing health for the past 12 years and so serious had her condition become that she had been confined to her bed continuously for the last six months, except a few days at Thanksgiving time, when she was able to be up. Every means known to medical science was employed in the hope of releasing her from the clutches of a stubborn and unrelenting disease. In the fall of 1909, she, accompanied by her husband, made a trip to the Pacific coast in the hope of bettering her condition but the change did not produce the desired effect on her health. During her entire sickness she exercised a high degree of patience and would willingly submit to the most rigid forms of treatment. And, had it not been for her disposition in this respect together with the exceptionally good care and treatment of a kind, considerate husband, two loving daughters and a host of friends and relatives she could not have endured for so many years such continuous suffering and sickness.
The funeral services were held at the M. E. church and the body laid to rest in the Young cemetery east of Truro. The high esteem in which this good woman was held by her friends and neighbors was evidenced by the number in attendance at the funeral. The W. R. C., of which she was an acive member, participated in the services at the church. The regular pastor of the M. E. church, Rev. Corkill, conducted the services, assisted by Rev. Carpenter, a former pastor, and Rev. John F. Arnold of Des Moines. The love and sympathy of her countless friends was beautifully expressed by profusion of flowers, which when placed upon the casket almost concealed it from view. When but a mere girl she dedicted her life to the service of her Master and not withstanding her physical infirmities this pledge was carried out to a remarkable degree. Not only was she regular in her attendance at church but her daily life was so noble and pure that it was an inspiration to those with whom she came in contact. She was to her husband a loving and devoted wife; to her daughters a kind and considerate mother, and to her neighbors and acquaintances an unceasing friend. During the last months of her sickness she gave many evidences of her willingness to go and positive assurance to her loved ones that her peace with her Master was secure.
________________________Winterset Reporter
Thursday, April 28, 1910
Page 1Obituary
Cinda E. Porter was born April the 23d, 1855, about two miles north of Truro, Madison county, Iowa, and died at her home one and one half miles northeast of Truro, April the 20th, 1910, aged 54 years, 11 months and 27 days. Her entire life was spent in the vicinity of Truro.
She was married to Frank P. Rundall, Feb. 29th, 1876, by Rev. Badley. To this union two children were born, Dora B. who lived with her parents at home, and Mrs. Grace Patterson who lives on a farm near her parents.
She was converted at Elm Grove M. E. church when she was 14 years of age, and has ever since been a very active, devoted Christian living a life that bore a testimony stronger than words could express of her devoted life. She has been an invalid for the past fifteen years of her life, and since the 1st of October last she has been confined to her bed, with the exception of five days. During this time she has borne her sickness and suffering with most perfect patience and endurance, never murmuring or complaining, but always like her saviour a willing sufferer.
During the last days she bore testimony of her faith in God and said she could see her loved ones on the other shore, and bidding her friends below good bye, and urging them to meet her in heaven.
She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, two daughters, one grandson, five brothers and three sisters, a large number of other relatives, and a host of friends, who will all miss her very much.
Funeral services were held in the M.E. church at Truro at 11 a.m. Friday, April the 22d, conducted by Rev. C. K. Corkill, the pastor, who was assisted by Rev. L. B. Carpenter of the Osceola M. E. church, and Rev. John F. Arnold, pastor of Highland Park M. E. church.
There was a very large attendance, which speaks for itself of how much she was thought of in the community.
________________________Winterset Reporter
Thursday, April 28, 1910
Page 5Truro Items
Mrs. Frank Rundall died at her home near Truro Wednesday, April 20th. The funeral was held at the M.E. church Friday, April 22d, conducted by Rev. Corkill, assisted by Rev. Carpenter, of Osceola, and Rev. John Arnold, of Des Moines. Interment at the Young cemetery.
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