Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 15, 1911

LITTLE.— Died at Minneapolis, Minn., May 26, 1911, Jeanette E. Little, aged 65 years, 8 months, and 26 days. She was born at Gorham, Maine, Aug. 30, 1845, and was married Aug. 30, 1863, to Brother J. M. Little. She died with a hope of having a part in the first resurrection. Her husband, four children, and many friends are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, after which our sister was laid to rest in the Lake Wood Cemetery. A. W. KUEHL.

KILTZ.— Mrs. Lucinda Parker Kiltz was born in Allen County, Indiana, April 13, 1850, and died May 26, 1911. She came with other members of her family to Sand Lake, Mich., in the fall of 1870, and was married to William H. Kiltz, Feb. 22, 1871. To this union seven children were born, four of whom are now living. Sister Kiltz united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Sand Lake about twenty years ago. She had a bright experience, and died with a full hope of a part in the first resurrection. She leaves a husband, four children, and other relatives to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. Text, John 14:1-3. JOHN W. COVERT.

OXLEY.— Ella T. Rees was born May 4, 1862, near Plainfield, Wis., and died at College View, Neb., April 15, 1911, aged 48 years, 11 months, and 11 days. In 1887 she was married to David K. Oxley, who, with their only son, survives her, together with six brothers and two sisters. Her faith and trust in God were unshaken, and she died in triumph. Sister Oxley's life was an exemplary one. She enjoyed the fullest confidence of all who knew her. The husband and son are sustained by the blessed hope, and look forward to the time when the parted shall meet again. Services were held in the College View church, April 17, conducted by the writer, and the remains were taken to Battle Creek, Mich., where a service was held by Elder Meade MacGuire. Interment was made in Oak Hill Cemetery, April 19. F. M. BURG.

KENISTON.— John Wesley Keniston died May 28, 1911, aged 73 years, 4 months, and 8 days. He was born in Exeter, Maine, June 20, 1838, and was the eldest of a family of seven children born to George and Charlotte Keniston. He was also the last of these to be called to rest. In June, 1860, he married Elvira Kimball, also of Exeter, and though not yet having made a profession of faith, he set up the family altar with her. In 1861 he and his young wife were both converted. In 1882 his entire family accepted the third angel's message. He was ever zealous for the work of God, and spent all his spare time in active service. He was a kind and loving husband and father, and was highly esteemed by his neighbors. His wife and son survive him. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, the funeral being held May 30, at the old Chamberlain meeting-house of 1844 in Exeter. M. B. BUTTERFIELD.

HAGBERG.— E. G. A. Hagberg died at his home at Frederic, Wis., May 6, 1911, aged 74 years, 5 months, and 22 days. He was a native of Sweden. Mr. Hagberg was a devout Christian, a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which faith he professed until the end of life. He was married to Albertina W. Quarfordt in 1860, and immigrated to America in 1868. They settled in Chicago, and lived there until 1875, when they moved to Grantsburg, Wis. From there they moved to Minneapolis in 1886, where they resided until 1900. They then returned to the farm at Grantsburg, and lived there until 1905, when they moved to Frederic. Five children were born to Mr. Hagberg and his wife, three of whom, with their mother, are left to mourn. The funeral was held from the Methodist church, and interment was made in Maple Grove Cemetery. MRS. E. G. A. HAGBERG. (Swedish papers, please copy.)

BRITTAIN.— Robert Brittain was born May 11, 1844, and was thrown from a load of lumber and instantly killed at Harris, Mo., May 8, 1911. In the death of Brother Brittain the church has lost a faithful and honored member, and the community a patriotic and useful citizen. Not only will he be missed in his home church, but also at our annual conferences and camp-meetings, where he was always present, and ready to do faithfully any part that he could for the success of the meeting. In 1861, when Abraham Lincoln made his call for three hundred thousand volunteers, Robert Brittain enlisted. He was wounded in the battle of Shiloh, and afterward received an honorable discharge from the army. In young manhood Brother Brittain enlisted in the service of Jesus Christ, and at the hour of his death was carrying the flag of Prince Immanuel. He first united with the Baptist Church, but after hearing the doctrines and views of Seventh-day Adventists presented in 1874, he accepted the same, and united with the Half Rock church, identifying himself with the remnant who keep the commandments of God and have the faith of Jesus. Brother Brittain gave liberally of his earthly substance for the advancement of the message which he loved. We have every reason to believe that he will come forth in the first resurrection, and that faithfulness and victory will crown his life's efforts. In 1863 he was married to Martha J. Hill, and together they traveled the journey of life until the morning of his death. To this union were born eight children, six of whom with the wife remain to mourn. A. R. OGDEN.