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AMIDON, Martha E. (1861-1926)

AMIDON

Posted By: Mike Amidon (email)
Date: 2/28/2016 at 15:00:13

Death early Friday morning claimed Mrs. Charles A. Amidon, who had been in failing health the last few years and whose illness had been critical for several weeks. Funeral services were conducted at the home Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by Rev. G.G. Booton, of Chelsea, formerly pastor of the Toledo Circuit. Mrs. R.E. Wilson and Mrs. Harry DeHoet sang "Abide With Me," "Lead Kindly Light" and "The Better Land." Mrs. M.J.M. Stickel played the accompaniment. Casket bearers were Floyd Blake, Jess Blake, Ed Blake, Lynn Mohler, Harold McClure and George Abbe, all nephews of the deceased. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Those from a distance in addition to members of the immediate family who were in attendance at the funeral services were: Mrs. W.F. Wallace, Fremont, Nebraska; Edward Mettlen and daughter, Haseltine, and Mr. and Mrs. John Quackenbush, Ames; Will Mettlen, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Will Amidon and Mrs. S. Solon, Larchwood.

The following life sketch of Mrs. Amidon was read at the funeral services: Martha Elizabeth Mettlen was born in Scott county, Iowa, November 18, 1861, and died June 11, 1926, at her home in Toledo. When a child she came with her father's family to Tama county, locating five miles nnorth of Toledo. Here she grew to young womanhood and had lived in the community, with the exception of a few years, ever since. August 31, 1881, she was united in marriage to Charles A. Amidon. To this union four children were born, all of whom survive and were with their mother to help and comfort her in her last days. They were Mrs. Grace Sharp, of Toledo; Mrs. Gladys Brahms, of Lincoln; Walter, of Omaha, and Russell, of Pella. The husband, four grandchildren, three sisters, two brothers and many friends are left to mourn the loss of a loving, brave, courageous woman. At the age of 14 she united with the church and had ever since lived a consistent christian life. She was at all time interested in social progress, especially in the cause of temperence. She was an ardent worker in the W.C.T.U. and one of her most prized possessions was a life membership in the organization presented to her by the local union. During the last few years Mrs. Amidon had been in failing health, but in all her illness there was no complaint, and tho realizing that the end was near, her last few days were filled with thoughts and plans for those for whom she lived.


 

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