The great and merciful master has again visited us and
taken from our midst our dear father.
John Martin Johnson
was born in Kungshacka, Sweden, Sept. 8th, 1848, and died at Porcupine,
Montana, May 21st, 1910, aged 61 years, 8 months, and 13 days. His remains were
taken back to our old home at Swedeborg, Mo., where they were laid to est in
St. John's cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Bell at the
Swedish Lutheran church at Swedeborg, of which he had long been a member. He
had been a resident of Missouri for over twenty years, but on account of
failing health, came here in April last, to see if he could regain his health
by a change of climate, but to no avail. He passed away quietly to his long
rest, where he shall suffer no more. His family watched faithfully by his
bedside until the end came, which was no surprise to us, as we could see him
gradually growing weaker from day to day.
He leaves a wife, one son, and one daughter residing at Porcupine,
Mont., besides one brother and four sisters residing in Sweden, and quite a number
of friends to mourn his loss. It was hard to part with him, but it was the
Lord's will and we must all submit to that, for he doeth all things well.
- An Only Daughter
Pulaski County Democrat
24 June, 1909
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