Annie Brodie (1851-1934)

BRODIE, SWEETLAND, WHITE

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 5/17/2021 at 16:53:13

From Nevada Evening Journal June 5, 1934 (page 2)

Brodie Funeral Held at Maxwell

Maxwell, June 5--Funeral services for Annie Brodie, who passed away Thursday at the home of her brother, John, were held Sunday at the Presbyterian church at 2:30 with Rev. H. D. Robinson of Des Moines in charge and Rev. W. M. Scheuermann of Maxwell assisting. A double quartette composed of Mrs. M. E. Smith, Mrs. L. B. Olinger, Mrs. John Bowen, Mrs. N A. Pearson, C. B. French, Ross Olinger, Earl Bowen and Lyle Scott sang, "Sometime We'll Understand," and There'll Be No Disappointment in Heaven," accompanied by Catherine French. Miss French sang the solo, "Abide With Me," accompanied by Mrs. N. A. Pearson. Pall bearers were Miss Joor's nephews: Wm. Joor, John Joor, Kenneth and Andrew Brodie, Ross White and Wilford Dunahoo. Burial was in the Maxwell cemetery.

Annie Brodie, daughter of John and Anna Brodie, was born near Dundee, Scotland, Sept. 2, 1851, and departed this life May 31, 1931, at the home of her brother, John, of this place.

She came to this country with her parents in May, 1855, and settled in Lasell county, Ill. They moved to Kendall county, Ill. in 1867, where she grew to womanhood.

After completing her education at her home school she attended Fowler Institute at Newark, Ill., after which she taught school until coming to this state.

Coming to iowa in 1879 she, with her people, settled near Iowa Center. From that time until 1889 she was engaged in the millinery business with her sister, Esther, at Maxwell.

Miss Brodie has been intimately identified with civic, religious and business interests of this city from its inception until her death. Her life was one of service for others, not only among her own people to whom she was especially devoted, but in a public way.

Miss Brodie was interested in the Public Library, in the cemetery association, in which she served as president for many years. She was interested in the schools, and in the church, working and contributing to its different departments. She united with the Presbyterian church many years ago.

She leaves a host of friends, who appreciate in a small way her splendid character.

Of her own family, she is survive by her brother John of Maxwell, a sister Mrs. Jennie Sweetland of Newark, Ill., and her youngest sister Mrs. A. A. White of Colo, and many nieces and nephews.