Clarence I. Honnold (1885-1950)

HONNOLD, LEHMAN, HEDLUND, WOODRUM

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 6/24/2023 at 14:22:30

From The Slater News October 26, 1950 (page 1)

Clarence Honnold Rites Held Friday

Funeral services for Clarence Honnold were held Friday afternoon in the Salem Evangelical and Reformed church at Alleman, preceded by short services at the home at 1:30. Rev. F. E. Stucki was in charge.

Two duets, "Beyond the Sunset" and "Abide With Me," were sung by Mrs. John Hadley and Bob Fausch.

Pastor Stucki took his text from II Tim. 4:6-8, "I Have Fought the Good Fight."

The floral offerings were beautiful and many gifts were given to missions in memory of Mr. Honold.

Pallbearers were Lester Honnold, Walter Gfeller, Albert Fausch, Fred Lehman, George Gfeller and Dave Hoppe.

Burial was in the Lincoln cemetery at Alleman.

Obituary.

Clarence I. Honnold, son of Samuel and Amanda Honnold, was born at Kansas, Ill., May 15, 1885, and passed away on Oct. 18, having reached the age of 65 years, 5 months and 3 days.

He was baptized in early infancy, growing up under the influence of a staunch Christian family. At the age of 15 he gave his heart to Jesus, becoming a communicant member of the home Methodist church. He attended the elementary schools and at the 1g of 19 pursued his studies further at Highland park college in Des Moines. While there he met his future lifemate, Miss Minnie Lehman.

They were married Feb. 28, with Rev. John Link, pastor of the Salem church at Alleman officiating. Immediately afterwards they moved to Kansas, Ill., farming his father's place. They remained here only a short time, returning to a Lincoln township farm for eight years, and then to the present home where they had resided for 29 years. Three sons and one daughter were born to them, all of whom survive.

Mr. Honold united with the Salem church immediately upon their return and gave it all the loyalty, interest and devotion of his deeply religious nature. Recognizing his qualities of leadership, the congregation honored him by electing him to the office of deacon in January, 1930, which he held for successive terms until 1946, when failing health forced him to relinquish this service. He set a tine example to many as a real Christian husband, father, neighbor, friend and citizen in the community.

Mr. Honnold was a man severely tested in the school of pain and suffering during many years of his mature life. Recurring spells of illness caused him to turn over the management of his farm to a son, Edward, a number of years ago. But always, according to his ability, he continued to be active and alert, never giving up nor complaining of his lot.

Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Minnie Honnold; four children, Edward, at home, Willard of Holland, Mich., Naomi (Mrs. Clarence Hedlund) and Arthur of Des Moines; two brothers, Richard and Carl, of Kansas, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Amy Woodrum of Kansas, Ill. and Mrs. Clarice Woodrum of Pueblo, Colo.; five grandchildren; numerous nephews and nieces, and a host of friends.