June 14, 1900
OBITUARY
Mrs. Clara Johanna Lofgren was born in Falk, Hvena parish, Smaland, Sweden, October 7, 1843, where she was married to S.P. Lofgren, June 19, 1866. In the fall of 1867, she migrated with her husband to this country, stopping at Altoona, Illinois, until the next spring, when they removed to Dayton, arriving March 1, 1868. Here she lived until her death, May 27, 1900. She with her husband helped to organize the Lutheran congregation at this place, and she has proven herself a faithful member of the organization until her death, giving it her heartiest support. Mrs. Lofgren was a devoted christian woman, and took a great interest in the mission work of the church, to which she devoted a great deal of time. Ten children have come to bless her home, five of whom have preceded her into the land beyond. Three sons and two daughters still remain with the bereaved husband to mourn her loss. One son is a student at Rush Medical College, Chicago, one attending Augustana College at Rock Island, while one son and two daughters remain at home. The funeral exercises were held at the Lutheran church, Rev. J.A. Christenson preaching in Swedish from II Timothy 4:7-8, and Rev. Anderson of Boone preaching in English from Romans 6:23. Her funeral was a large one, and many floral tributes were sent from Des Moines and other places. She was indeed a good woman, and her place will be missed in the family circle.
June 14, 1900
OBITUARY
Mrs. Clara Johanna Lofgren was born in Falk, Hvena parish, Smaland, Sweden, October 7, 1843, where she was married to S.P. Lofgren, June 19, 1866. In the fall of 1867, she migrated with her husband to this country, stopping at Altoona, Illinois, until the next spring, when they removed to Dayton, arriving March 1, 1868. Here she lived until her death, May 27, 1900. She with her husband helped to organize the Lutheran congregation at this place, and she has proven herself a faithful member of the organization until her death, giving it her heartiest support. Mrs. Lofgren was a devoted christian woman, and took a great interest in the mission work of the church, to which she devoted a great deal of time. Ten children have come to bless her home, five of whom have preceded her into the land beyond. Three sons and two daughters still remain with the bereaved husband to mourn her loss. One son is a student at Rush Medical College, Chicago, one attending Augustana College at Rock Island, while one son and two daughters remain at home. The funeral exercises were held at the Lutheran church, Rev. J.A. Christenson preaching in Swedish from II Timothy 4:7-8, and Rev. Anderson of Boone preaching in English from Romans 6:23. Her funeral was a large one, and many floral tributes were sent from Des Moines and other places. She was indeed a good woman, and her place will be missed in the family circle.
Family Members
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Sven Axel Albin Lofgren
1867–1868
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Dr Carl Albin Lofgren
1869–1936
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Elizabeth Hilma Lofgren
1871–1874
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George Sigfrid Lofgren
1873–1958
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Hilma Otelia Lofgren Johnson
1875–1935
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Lydia Margaretha Elizabeth Lofgren
1880–1882
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Emma Elizabeth Lofgren
1883–1890
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Esther Ottolina Lofgren
1883–1890
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Delia Maria Alice Lofgren Akerstrom
1887–1950
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