Anderson, Louise Josephine (Mrs. C.A.) 1855-1925

ANDERSON, JOHNSTON

Posted By: Mary Lou Verburg Volunteer (email)
Date: 2/6/2014 at 13:27:52

Born: December 6, 1855 Melba County, Sweden
Died: April 11, 1925 Hawarden, Iowa

Mrs. C.A. Anderson passed away at the Hawarden Hospital at 5:15 Saturday afternoon following an operation for gall stones, exactly three months after her husband's death, which occurred January 11th of this year. Mrs. Anderson had not been well for some time but her illness was regarded as not serious until last week when it was deemed advisable for her to submit to an operation, which she did last Friday. She rallied from the operation but owing to her advanced age and her weakened condition she was unable to overcome the effects of the ordeal. All her children, with the exception of Mrs. Lillian Smith of Denver, CO. were with her in her final illness. Mrs. Smith did not arrive here until after her mother had passed away.

Louise Josephine Johnston was born in Melba County, Sweden, December 6, 1855, and died April 11, 1925, so was 69 years, 4 months and 16 days old at the time of her death. In early womanhood she was confirmed in the Lutheran church. She was united in marriage with Carl August Anderson in 1874. In 1883, accompanied by her husband and three children, she migrated to America, living for a time at Gowrie, Iowa. The family came to Hawarden in September, 1892, and lived here continuously since that time. She was the mother of twelve children, nine of whom survive. Elmer and Clarence died in infancy and Gilbert passed away November 19, 1918. The nine surviving children are John G. and Charles A. Anderson and Mrs. Evelyn Lawton of Hawarden; Mrs. Signa Brandow of Omaha; Gust N. Anderson of Huron S.D.; Mrs. Alma Passehl of Wynot, Nebraska; Mrs. Florence Moyers of Sioux City; Mrs. Lillian Smith of Denver, CO.; and Miss Vivian Anderson of Minneapolis. Eight grandchildren, four brothers and one sister also survive her.

In the passing of Mrs. Anderson the community loses a kindly Christian woman and she will be missed by many outside of the family circle. In the raising of her family she suffered many hardships and privations but none were too great for her to bear. She was a woman of many virtues whose life in this community ever exemplified a true and unselfish devotion to her family, neighbors and friends. She was ever willing to lend a helping hand and many a sick person was helped by her able assistance and cheerful presence. She was never happier than when she was with her family, and their welfare was always first in her consideration but she always found room in her life to perform acts of kindness for others which will prove a lasting memory in the hearts of her many friends. Sincere sympathy is extended to the children in the loss of their best friend.

Source: Hawarden Independent April 16, 1925