Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....McLeod, Sarah December 1, 1929
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The Lake Odessa Wave, Thursday, December 5, 1929
After long months of suffering from troubles that baffled all medical 
authority, Mrs. Sarah McLeod passed away Sunday.  The deceased came to Odessa 
in an early day when this part of the country was a wilderness.  She did her 
bit in helping to make the country and society what it is today.  She reared a 
splendid family of children and gave part of her life to other people’s 
children.  Of an unselfish, cheerful, Christian character she leaves behind 
her an influence for much good.

Sarah Klingman was born in Kent county, Michigan, August 1, 1858; departed 
this life December 1, 1929 at the age of 71 years, 3 months, 27 days.  Her 
parents, Jacob and Beleren Klingman, came to Michigan in 1853 from Ohio; her 
mother passed away when Sarah was 11 years of age, thus at this early age she 
assumed the duties of the household and the care of her two brothers and two 
sisters.  

In 1877 she was united in marriage to Angus McLeod; moving to Odessa township 
in 1880.  Four children came to bless the happy union, all now living, Mrs. 
Mary Reahm of Odessa, John and Gilbert of Woodland and Mrs. Myrtle Patrick of 
Aberdeen, Washington.  

Her life was one of service, having cared for and reared her own family and 
taking other children into her home, caring for and rearing six children 
besides her own.  Early in her married life she found the Lord at a revival 
held in the old West Odessa U.B. church, henceforth remaining a faithful and 
earnest worker until her death.  To serve Christ soon became her ruling 
passion in life.  The last two years were days of suffering but the end came 
in great peace and the joy of going home far outshone the shadows of pains.

Funeral services were held at the home at 1:30 and at the church at 2:30, 
December 3, 1929, Rev. C. N. Stormes delivered the sermon from Isiah 50:10 
theme, “The Ministry of Suffering.”  Rev. Loomis of Woodland and Rev. M. H. 
Dawson assisted in the services; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mourer brought the message 
in song.  Interment at the Lakeside cemetery.

Card of Thanks

We wish to express our deep gratitude and thanks to the many friends who have 
shown their sympathy by the flowers sent and deeds of helpfulness, also words 
of sympathy.  We thank the friends, neighbors, Rebekahs, Odd Fellows and 
ministers for their kindness.  

Angus McLeod and family


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