Robert S. Johnson 1896-1922

JOHNSON, STEPHENS

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Date: 7/27/2007 at 10:09:44

Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Friday, February 10, 1922 p. 11

Johnson

Robert S. Johnson died Thursday night at 7:20 at Mercy hospital following an attack of appendicitis. He was born in Griffin, Ind., Sept. 27, 1896, and was a mechanical draughtsman by profession. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C.P. Johnson of 429 West Sixteenth street. His father is a realtor in the Masonic Temple.

Mr. Johnson was a member of Trinity Lodge 208, A.F. & A.M., Mohassan Grotto 22, and chapter 178 O.E.S. He served in the army during the World war and spent 11 months with the A.E.F. in France, returning with the 88th division.

Surviving are the parents, one sister, Catherine, at home, and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Stephens of Davenport.

Services will be conducted at the home of the parents, 429 West Sixteenth street, Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock by Rev. Arthur Buckner and Trinity Lodge will officiate at the grave in Oakdale cemetery.

Friends may view the body at the Ebert funeral home until 10 o’clock Saturday morning.

Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Sunday, February 12, 1922 p. 15

The Johnson Funeral

The funeral of Robert S. Johnson was held Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the home, 429 West Sixteenth street, where Rev. Arthur Buckner conducted services. Worshipful Master A.D. Matheson of Trinity Lodge, No. 208, A.F. and A.M., conducted the Masonic service at the grave in Oakdale cemetery. The services were largely attended by friends, Masons and ex-service men.

Pallbearers were A. Wagner, G.R. Meyer, W.H. Edwards, F.M. Rogers, F.W. Taft, and E.H. Throckmorton.