Klinger, Anna McKeller (Mrs. John), 1868-1896

KINGER, MCKELLER, MCKELLAR

Posted By: Lydia Lucas - Volunteer (email)
Date: 7/2/2014 at 22:12:47

Mrs. Anna McKellar Klinger.
"And so He gave His beloved sleep."

Anna McKellar Klinger, beloved wife of John Klinger, fell asleep on Wednesday, May 6, aged 28 years. Born in Elgin, Ill., she came here ten years ago with the family of her father, Peter McKeller, and six years ago was united in marriage to John Klinger. The deceased was an earnest and consistent member of the United Presbyterian church. She was strong and womanly in character, of firm principle, a sincere Christian, a loving and tender nature and patient in suffering. Her illness was of short duration, she being sick but about a week, but she fully realized that the end was near hours before her death and awaited the last call with that calm and peaceful resignation which is known only to the true children of God. To the sorrowing relatives gathered about the dying woman's bedside her sublime faith was indeed a revelation of the power of the Divine One to comfort and assuage the sorrows and grief of his beloved followers.

The funeral was held from the U. P. church Thursday afternoon, the services being conducted by the Rev. Mr. McLaughlin, who preached a most beautiful and appropriate sermon, after which all that was mortal of our beloved sister was laid to rest. To the bereaved and sorrowing husband the many friends extend their heartfelt sympathy. [followed by a brief sentimental verse]

Source: Rock Valley Register, May 8, 1896.

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The Sioux County Cemetery Index has Klinger, Anna (McKeller) b. 18 May 1868 d. 6 May 1896 Valley View Cem Rock Valley IA.