Anton Simon JENSEN

JENSEN, BARNT, CULTER, LINDSAY, CHRISTENSEN

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:58

24 March 1866 ---- 21 June 1938

Obituary of A. S. Jensen
Anton Simon Jensen, son of Jens C. and Mary Jensen was born in Waupaca, Wis. March 24, 1866, and passed away at his home on North Iowa avenue June 21, 1938, aged 73 years, 3 months and 7 days. He was married to Ellen Barnt of Tama, Iowa Oct 5, 1898. Five daughters came to bless their home Mrs. Mary Culter of Indianola, Mrs. Mable Lindsay of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Alice Christensen, Eagle Grove, Julia, who preceded him in death at four years of age, and Luella at home. Mrs. Jensen and the daughters survive, also five grandchildren, Bonnie Lou, Mary Ellen and Dixie Lee Lindsay of Chicago, Ill., Duane and Beverly Christensen of Eagle Grove. Two brothers, S. W. Jensen of Seattle, Wash, and Chris Jensen of New Richmond, Wis., both being prevented by illness from being present.

Mr. Jensen was an engineer on the Chicago, Northwestern Railroad his services extending over a period of thirty-six years and four months. He began work on the Peninsula Division at Escanaba, Mich., as fireman April 27, 1896. After working there a year he transferred to Eagle Grove where he made his first trip on the Northern Iowa division in August 1897 and was steadily employed up to the time of his illness beginning July 23, 1934.

Mr. Jensen joined the Masonic order in Fort Benson, Mont., June 7, 1894. After coming to Eagle Grove he transferred his membership to the lodge here. At the time of his death he was a member of Bower Lodge No. 464 A. F. and A. M. Eagle Grove Chapter R. A. M. No. 23 and Medina. Council No. 26 R . S. M. His devotion to the Masonic orders was pleasant to see, and the principles of Masonry his delight. While employed on the railroad Mr. Jensen was faithful to every duty imposed on him as evidenced by the many letters, testimony of regards and appreciation and regrets concerning his retirement on account of ill health from the officials of the Northwestern road. No night was too dark, no storm too severe for him to go when duty called, and his courage inspired many a weaker man to fulfill his duty in the same noble way. His breakdown was a great sorrow to him for he loved his work and his companions on the C.N.W. railroad and as long as he was able used to go to the roundhouse to talk to "the boys." He will be missed by all of them, but will be remembered as a true, just man and one who was faithful to every trust imposed in him. He bore his sufferings patiently and was grateful to his friends and comrades for their acts of kindness, their visits and the rides he so much enjoyed. To his wife who was his constant companion and nurse and who sympathized with him in a comforting way he will be sadly missed. Six daughters who prized his council and advice will remember no one was more interested in their welfare. He was a true neighbor and they will miss his cheery greetings and helpfulness. Husband, father, grandfather, brother, true friend and neighbor—farewell until we meet again. His resignation to the will of God will be a blessed memory. A good man has gone to his reward.

The funeral was at Kubitschek & Kastler's funeral home Thursday, June 23, in charge of Rev. J. R. Tumbleson of the M. E. church, with Masonic services at the grave. Two of his favorite hymns were beautifully rendered by Mrs. John Shoenhair, Chas. Gross and Geo. DeForest, with Mrs. DeForest at the organ. The hymns, "Life's Railway to Heaven" and "Abide With Me", were his favorites. The interment was in the family lot in Rose Hill where all that is mortal of our friend will await the Resurrection morn.

Eagle Grove Eagle --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
June 30, 1938