Mother Louisa M. Kohl 1851 - 1909

DEATH OF MRS. S. F. KOHL

Louisa Mathilda Grimm was born in Cumberland county, Pa., Dec. 16, 1850, and departed this life at her home in Harlan, Iowa, Nov. 25, 1909, at the age of 58 years, 11 months and 9 days.
She, with her parents, moved to Illinois in 1851, thence to Jones county, Iowa, in 1864, thence to Iowa county, Iowa, in 1869 and to Shelby county, Iowa in 1877. Here she continued to reside until the reaper cut the thread of life and the Master said "Come up higher".
She was united in marriage to S. F. Kohl Dec. 17, 1866. To this union ten chIldren were born, all of whom, with her husband, four brothers, two sisters and 33 grandchildren, are left to mourn their loss.
She gave her heart to God and was graciously converted during the winter of 1867 and has remained faithful to the trust that was there committed to her. During her sickness she was conscious that the end was near and expressed herself as ready and willing to obey the summons of her Lord and Master when he should call.
She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and a friend in time of need. Her place here is vacant, but on, the other side of the river she is waiting for the coming of her loved ones. Over there there will be no parting, only joy and peace with Him who is our Redeemer and Lord, and who desires to gather us all into the eternal kingdom of out Father ever God.
The funeral service was held in the Evangelical church in Harlan, Sunday, Nov. 28, 1909. Rev. G. L. Springer, the pastor, had charge of the service. Rev. D. C. Busenburg of Oakland, Iowa, preached the sermon; after which the remaIns were laid to rest in the Harlan cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire through the paper to thank those who showered kindnesses upon us during the illness and after the death of our loved wife and mother.
S. F. Kohl and Children