Graham, J. L. 1854-1892

GRAHAM

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 10/13/2007 at 21:27:46

LeMars Globe-Post
January 22, 1892

Obituary of J. L. Graham

Mr. Joseph Graham was born in Orion, Richland county, Wis., April 9, 1854;
died at LeMars, Ia., Jan. 16, 1892, in his thirty-eighth year. A wife and
father, a brother and two sisters survive him.

The body was taken to Muscoda to the residence of Hon. A.C.V. Electos where
a short service was conducted, after which at the M. E. church a service was
preached by Rev. W. F. Emery of Osalaska, Wis., from the texts Rev. 21:24
and 22: 3-4. "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there
shall be no more death, neither sorrow or crying, neither shall there be any
more pain, for the former things are passed away. And there shall be no more
curse but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and His servants
shall serve him and they shall see His face and His name shall be in their
foreheads."

The oral tributes were varied and of great bounty. An anchor and crown by
the young men of Muscoda, a star by the Odd Fellows of LeMars, wreath by Mr.
Rice, a friend near and dear of the deceased; a broken column by Mr. Hunter;
a pillow upon which appeared the word "Rest" traced in purple immortelles,
beautiful bouquets and cut flowers smilax and potted plants effectively
arranged.

The deceased family resided in Muscoda, leaving that place two years ago for
LeMars where he engaged in a lucrative business. He was a man greatly
esteemed and beloved. He possessed the most amiable, winning and sterling
qualities. His kindness of heart, generosity of nature, drew all men
towards him; the young loved him and strong manhood respected and honored
him. A few months before death, he made a personal consecration of himself
to Christ. In the arms of Infinite Love we leave husband, son, brother,
friend, feeling that his life was not lived in vain and that we do well to
emulate the many ennobling qualities of his character. Until we meet again,
farewell.