Osage County KS Archives Obituaries.....JOHNSON, Mrs. Charles (Sofflie Amanda) ANDERSON October 11, 1934
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The Carbondale Record
Osage County
Thursday
October 11, 1934

Mrs. Charles Johnson Dead.
Mrs. Charles JOHNSON, one of Scranton's earliest settlers, died at her home
Wednesday night about midnight. 
Several weeks ago Mr. Johnson suffered a stroke and had been in a serious
condition since that time. She became worse Saturday and her death has been
expected for the past four days.
Mrs. Johnson had been a resident of Scranton for forty-seven years. 
Funeral services will be held Sunday afteroon.

Carbondale Record, October 18, 1934
Well-Known Resident Dead.
Mrs. Sofflie Amanda JOHNSON, (nee ANDERSON), was born June 30, 1865, at
elvesborgs parish Sweden. Emigrated to America in 1886, came direct to Scranton,
Kansas, where she has resided ever since.
She was joined in holy matrimony to Charles Johnson in September 1887. To this
union was born five children one of which has preceded the mother to the eternal
shores, namely the youngest son, Theodor.
Mrs. Johnson came to the saying knowledge of Christ as her Savior in 18?0. In
the month of March the same year, she affliated herself with the Swedish Mission
Church, and has ever since been a highly esteemed member, having served for a
number of year as Deaconess of the church, always sought in her quiet and
pleasant manner to serve to the general welfare of the church and her fellowmen.
She is now mourned by her husband, Mr. Charles Johnson, children, John Johnson,
Mrs. Hilda St.LOUIS of Scranton, two sisters, Mrs. John SEGELQUIST, of Scranton;
one brother, John ANDERSON, of Sranton and a host of other relatives and
friends. The funeral services were held last Sunday afternoon from the Swedish
Church at two o'clock, with Rev. H.L. Sorvik in charge. Three beautiful song
numbers were given by Mrs. Cora MIDDLETON and Mrs. Agnes THOMAS. The church
could not hold the people gathered to apy the last tribute to the departed and
rich floral offerings bore witness of her esteemed friendship.
Mrs. Johnson was at her departure, 69 years, 3 months and 11 days of age. 
Peace to her memory.

Card of Thanks.
We wish to express our sincere appreciation of sympathy and help exended during
the illness and death of our beloved wife, mother and sister. We also extend
thanks for the beautiful floral offerings, and to the singers.
Charles Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Gus St. Louis and Gertrude, Ed Johnson and family,
Herman Johnson, John Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. John Segelquist and family, Mr. and
Mrs. John Anderson and family. 


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