Janson, Jan 1864-1938

JANSON, CARLSON, JOHNSON

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Date: 10/16/2014 at 07:13:55

Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel April 5, 1938

Funeral services were held Friday for Jan Janson at Immanuel church, conducted by Rev. E. G. Svenson. Jan Janson was born March 21, 1864, near Seffle, Vermland, Sweden. On October 15, 1887, he was united in marriage with Matilda Carlson and soon after came to America. They lived at Charter Oak and Sioux City before coming to Akron. To their union six children were born, two sons and four daughters. One daughter, Mary, died in November, 1913, and their daughter, Hazel died March 23, 1930. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his wife, who departed this life November 1, 1935. Left to mourn his departure are two daughters and two sons of Akron and vicinity, Mrs. Ernest Anderson, Mrs. Edor Johnson, Frank Johnson, and Harry Johnson; one sister, Mrs. Axel Klistrom of Akron and nine grandchildren.

Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel March 29, 1938

Jan Janson, a resident of this city for a number of years and highly esteemed by all who knew him, passed away at his home at 4:45 o'clock Wednesday morning, March 23, 1938, following a stroke which he suffered last Friday. He was 74 years and two days of age. He is survived by several sons and daughters, who have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home and at 2:30 in Immanuel Lutheran church, conducted by Rev. E. G. Svenson. Interment in Riverside cemetery.

Akron Register Tribune March 31, 1938

HOLD LAST RITES FOR JAN JANSON
Death Summons Esteemed Akron Resident Wednesday of Last Week

Brief mention was made in these columns last week of the death of Jans Janson at his home here, aged 74 years and 2 days. He had been in failing health for some time, recently suffering a mild cerebral paralysis, and passed away in his sleep at 4:45 o'clock Wednesday morning, March 23, 1938.

Jan Janson was born March 21, 1864, near Settle, Vermland, Sweden, where he was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church. On October 15, 1887, he was united in marriage with Matilda Carlson, and soon afterward they decided to emigrate to the land of hope and promise, America. They arrived in Charter Oak, Iowa, late in the year 1887, residing there a number of years, later moving to Sioux City, and coming to Akron a number of years ago, this since remaining the family home. To their union six children were born, two sons and four daughters. One daughter, Mary, died in November, 1913, and their daughter, Hazel, died March 23, 1930. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his wife, who departed this life November 1, 1935. Left to mourn his departure, are two daughters and two sons, all of Akron and vicinity—Mrs. Ernest Anderson, Mrs. Edor Johnson, Frank Johnson and Harry Johnson; one sister, Mrs. Axel Kilstrom, of Akron, and nine grandchildren. While a man of rather quiet and retiring disposition, he was withal genial and friendly, and of sterling character. A kind and devoted husband and father, a helpful neighbor and loyal friend, his passing is mourned by many friends, who extend sympathy to the relatives in their bereavement. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock at the home and at 2:30 o 'clock in Immanuel Lutheran church, conducted by Rev. Ernest G. Svenson. Interment was in Riverside cemetery.