Obituaries

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 28, 1902

“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus.

Keefer.—Died at Council Grove, Kan., Nov. 17, 1901. Sister Keefer, in the 60th year of her age. She was a loving wife and mother, and hers was a true, Christian life. We believe she sleeps in Jesus. *

Shultz.—Orie Jane Shultz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Shultz, was born Jan. 28, 1900; died Jan. 13, 1902, of diphtheria, being 1 year, 11 months, 15 days old. Remarks were made by the writer, from Jer. 31:16. T. J. Hickman.

McKenzie.—Kenneth, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McKenzie, born at Wichita, Kan., Oct. 29, 1889, died at the Ottumwa (Iowa) Hospital, Dec. 26, 1901, of appendicitis. We know he sleeps in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder W. E. Fredrick to a large number of friends. Elizabeth L. Neal.

Mallernee.—Baby Lawrence Verner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Mallernee, was born in Battle Creek, Mich., Sept. 4, 1901, and died Jan. 1, 1902. The little bud of promise has faded, sweetly sleeping till the Life-giver shall come to gather up His jewels. Funeral at the home, 15 Glenwood Ave., and burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. T. D. Van Horn.

Jones.—I. M. Jones was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., March 26, 1824, and died suddenly of heart-disease in Monterey, Allegan Co., Mich., Jan. 15, 1902. At the age of twenty-three he was converted and united with the M. E. Church of Baldwinsville, N. Y., and for a long time was a class leader in that church. In 1856 he accepted the doctrine of the soon coming of Christ and the Bible Sabbath, under the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell. He united with the Seventh-day Adventists, and remained a faithful member till the close of his life. The funeral was held January 17, in the Monterey church. The writer, assisted by Elder M. S. Burnham, conducted the service. The chosen text was John 14:1-3. I. D. Van Horn.

Nielsen.—Died at her home, near Poy Sippi, Wis. Dec. 12, 1901, my dear mother, Susanna Nielsen, aged 68 years, 2 months, 15 days. For a number of years mother had not enjoyed good health, but her death came suddenly and unexpectedly, she being wholly confined to her bed only four days, when she quietly fell asleep in Jesus. Mother accepted the truth about thirty years ago, and her quiet way did what she could to forward the message. Father and five children are left to mourn. We deeply feel our loss, but sorrow not as others who have no hope. Elder J. N. Anderson was expected, but failing to come, the writer spoke from Rev. 14:13, and Brother H. Anderson spoke words of comfort in Danish. She was a true Christian mother, and we laid her away to await the voice of the Life-giver. N. P. Nielsen.

Bookout.—Died at Wheatland, Cal., Jan. 1, 1902, of dropsy of the heart, Brother W. N. Bookout, aged 70 years. He leaves a wife, two sons, and two daughters, who are comforted with the hope of meeting him again when the Life-giver comes. The funeral sermon was based upon 1 Chron. 29:15. Isaac Morrison.

White.—Brother Casius White, of Jamaica, Vt., departed this life, Dec. 9, 1901. Brother White was born Aug. 18, 1844. In early life he accepted the Third Angel’s Message, and remained faithful until death. He leaves a wife, two sons, a daughter, and many relatives to mourn their loss. Funeral discourse by the writer. J. W. Watt.

Rasmussen.—Died at Winside, Neb., Jan. 6, 1902, Fred Rasmussen, aged 58 years, 8 days. He accepted the Third Angel’s Message in 1893, and united with the Grand Island (Neb.) church. He leaves a wife and six children, but we mourn not without hope; for of him it can be said, “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.” Mrs. May Rasmussen.

Berger.—Grandma Berger, of South Omaha, Neb., died suddenly of pneumonia, Jan. 7, 1902, aged 76 years, 11 months, 20 days. She accepted the Adventist teaching under the labors of Elder Daniel Nettleton about six years ago. We believe she sleeps in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from the text, “The righteous hath hope in his death.” W. B. Hill.

Harding.—Died at Oneco, Ill., Ianthe Margaret Harding (née Collier), Dec. 30, 1901, aged 38 years. She was converted to present truth in the year 1881. A short time before she died, she said, “Don’t weep for me; I am happy.” She leaves a husband and two children to mourn their loss. Remarks by Rev. Blosser, at Orangeville, where we laid her to rest till the Life-giver shall come. S. H. Lane.

Smith.—Fell asleep in Jesus at Lansing, Mich., July 5, 1901, our dear sister in Christ, A. E. Downer Smith, aged about 76 years. Sister Smith accepted present truth about seven years ago. Often in her last sickness she longed for rest, as for many months it was impossible for her to lie down. The funeral was held at Gunnisonville, Mich. The discourse was based upon 1 Thess. 4:13. L. G. Moore.

Krager.—Died at Glenwood, Mich., Jan. 12, 1902, Mrs. Sarah Krager, wife of Julius S. Krager, and daughter of Samuel Cramer, aged 43 years, 11 months, 11 days. She was born in Lafayette Co., Pa., Jan. 31, 1858. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in 1886. Five years ago she received the message of Christ’s second coming, in which she rejoiced until her death. She leaves a husband and five children. W. C. Hebner.

Mallard.—Died at Brattleboro, Vt., Jan. 11, 1902, Mrs. Ellen C. Mallard, aged 70 years. She was converted at the age of twelve, and united with the Baptist Church. Seventeen years ago she accepted the Third Angel’s Message, and was faithful in all known duties until her death. She distributed a great deal of literature among her friends. She also aided the cause financially. She leaves one brother, Elder G. B. Wheeler, and two sisters. The funeral was conducted by the writer at her home in Brattleboro. J. W. Watt.

Death of Elder J. F. Hansen.

John Frederick Hansen was born in Denmark, Oct. 8, 1840, and died in Oakland, Cal., Jan. 6, 1902. In November, 1885, he accepted present truth, and began preaching with all the ardor of his soul. After the death of Brother Matteson, Brother Hansen was the oldest Scandinavian minister in our ranks. His evangelistic work has been abundant in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, and in the Scandinavian countries. He labored also in Chicago, Ill., and Brooklyn, N. Y. In the death of Elder Hansen, many who will read this notice lose their spiritual father in the faith. He leaves a wife and one granddaughter in Oakland, a grandson in the State of Washington, a brother in Denmark, and a sister in Minnesota. The funeral service was conducted in the Oakland church, January 8, Elder J. O. Corliss and the writer officiating. We have laid him away to rest in Mountain View cemetery until the Lord shall call forth those who have died in the faith, keeping His truth, to hear the everlasting covenant pronounced upon those who have honored Him by keeping His holy law. J. N. Loughborough.