Obit: Margaret Hendrickson; Warren County, Iowa

Obit Chariton Harold-Patriot Chariton, IA (Lucas Co.) June 3, 1926

MRS. MARGARET HENDRICKSON

Miss Margaret Jane Freeman was born near Decatur, Ill., on September
11, 1846, and died on June 2, 1926, at Chariton, Iowa. At the age of about 8
years she came with her parents to Iowa City, Iowa, where they made their home for several years. She was married to James K. Loan on June 13, 1865
and they made their home near Lacona and later on a farm north of Chariton.

Six children were born to them. Two daughters preceded their mother to the
better land. One daughter, Mrs. Riley Smith, of Clearmont, Mo., and one son Thomas L. Loan, of Clarinda, are here for the funeral. The other two daughters are Mrs. Sam Hall, of near Chariton, and Mrs. Nellie Martin, who
has been caring for her mother the past seven years. She also leaves a step-mother, Mrs. Martha Sharp, who is 80 years old, and three step-sisters, Mrs. Alice Penwell of near Lacona; Anna Brennan, of Denver, Colorado; and Mrs. Homer Brown, of Lacona.

She was converted and united with the First Baptist Church at Iowa City when she was a young girl. She was a devoted wife and mother, beloved by all who knew her and her death will be mourned by a large circle of friends. Funeral services took place today at the home on North Main street, and Rev. J. A. Riggs, of the Chariton Baptist Church, was in charge of the service. Burial took place at the Brownlee cemetery.
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Obit Chariton Harold-Patriot Chariton, IA (Lucas Co.) June 10, 1926

MRS. MARGARET HENDRICKSON

The funeral services of Mrs. Margaret Hendrickson, who passed away on
June 2nd, were held on Thursday afternoon at the family home on north Main
street, conducted by Rev. J. A. Riggs, of the Baptist church, followed by
Interment in the Brownlee cemetery.

Her maiden name was Margaret J. Freeman. Her marriage to James K. Loan
occurred on June 13, 1865. He passed away October 29, 1900, and she married to Joseph Hendrickson in May, 1908. They resided on a farm near Lacona until his demise on Jan. 31, 1917. Since that time she has made her home at 428 N. Main street with her daughter, Mrs. Nellie Martin. As mentioned last week one son and three daughters by her first husband survive her. Relatives from out of town who attended the funeral were her son, Thos. Loan and wife, of Clarinda: her daughter, Mrs. Riley Smith and her daughter, Mrs. Maude Dale, of Redford: her granddaughter, Mrs. Sarah Loan Harper of Minneapolis, Minn.: Mr. and Mrs. Ross Strain, of St. Charles: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stierwalt, Mrs. Hattie Freeman, of Oakley (Lacona!): Mr. and
Mrs. Ernest Curns, of Liberty Center: Mrs. Letha Hyatt and daughter, of Indianola: Mrs. Sarah Curns of Liberty, Iowa.