Kjose, Clarence Olando 1893-1959

KJOSE, SANDA, PREWITT

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 11/17/2024 at 20:13:58

Note:His mother's maiden name is either Sanda.

RITES ARE HELD LAST WEEK FOR CLARENCE KJOSE

Esteemed Union County Man Dies On May 16 After Long Illness

Clarence Olando Kjose was born September 25, 1893, in Sioux City, Iowa, and departed this life early Saturday morning, May 16, 1959, at the Veterans’ Hospital in Sioux Falls, after an extended illness. He was 65years, 7 months and 21 days of age.

When but six months of age, he with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kjose, moved from Sioux City to a farm west of Akron in Union county, S. D. He lived the greater portion of his life on this family homestead.

He was baptized and confirmed in the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Union county, S. D., and attended the Spring Creek school. Clarence engaged in faming with his father until October 6, 1917, when he entered the armed services of his country. Just four weeks after he entered he was sent overseas with the Third Division. He was first engaged in battle in France, taking part in the battle of Argenne Forest Chateau Thierry, the Second Battle of the Marne and the Battle of Clara Chemes Woods. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery on October 15, 1918. The citation reads as follows;

For extraordinary heroism in action at Clare Chenes Woods, France, October 15, 1918.“ “Advancing with two squads in front of the company to which he was attached, after being twice stopped by enfilading machinegun fire and losing half his detachment, Corporal Kjose continued to lead his squad through the woods, and put out of action an enemy machine gun which had been holding up the advance of the infantry. The soldier had been wounded twice within the three preceding days, but continued in action, refusing to be evacuated.”

He also received the Purple Heart and the Croix de guerre, which is the distinguished service award of France. After Armistice Day, November 11, 1918, he marched into Germany with the Army of Occupation, and was there eight months. He returned to his home here in the United States on August 31, 1919.

On October 6, 1927, he was united in marriage with Miss Gladys Orene Prewitt, of Akron, Iowa. Her father , the Rev. Mr. W. E. Prewitt, officiated. They were blessed with tow children, William Edward, of Seattle, Washington and Mary Lou, of Akron.

When he was in better health, he was a member of the American Legion of Akron, the Order of the Purple Heart of Sioux City and of the Disabled Veterans Organization.

Preceding him in death were his parents and his sister, Lillian. He leaves to mourn his departure; His wife, his two children; his two granddaughters; his sisters,, Mrs. Grace Satter, of Burbank, S. D. and Mrs. Edna Anderson, of Akron, many other relatives and his many friends. The community extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, May 18, in Immanuel Lutheran church of Akron, Rec. David Roy and Rev. Stanley Rendahl officiating. Mrs. Henning Shoulberg was organist.

Honorary pallbearers were Alfrd Kjose, Amos Kjose, George Halvorson, Oluf Kjose, Julius Kjose and Gilbert Kjose.

Active pallbearers were Otto Larsen, Vint. Adams, Henry Hitzmann, Lloyd Port, Harry Nelson and Herman Koch. Military burial rites at Riverside cemetery were in charge of Hoschler post, No. 186, American Legion.

Akron Register Tribune
Thursday, May 28, 1939
Akron, Iowa