Emma Louise (Anderson) Egenes (1867-1907)

ANDERSON, EGENES

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 4/22/2017 at 09:37:25

From Nevada Representative March 4, 1907

OBITUARY

Death of Mrs. John Egness.

Mrs. Emma Louise Egness, wife of John Egness, station agent of the Iowa Central at Story City, died at her home in that place Sunday morning, March 3, 1907, of pneumonia, following confinement, aged 39 years, 3 months and 13 days. Her maiden name was Emma Louise Anderson, and she was born in Illinois, November 18, 1867. She leaves besides her husband and numerous relatives, seven children, of whom the eldest is fourteen years and the youngest ten days. She was an active, energetic and most estimable woman, and she will be very greatly missed in her home and in the community. Her funeral will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock in St. Petri's church in Story City.

From Nevada Representative March 6, 1907

The death of Mrs. Egnes, wife of Station agent Egnes, of Story City was received here with the most profound sadness and regret. While words are insufficient to alleviate the sorrow felt by family, yet the writer is among the multitude who join in the most sincere sympathy for Mr. Egnes and the motherless children.