Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-06-18
OLD PIONEER DEAD.
Mrs. o. II. Jacobsen, ST., Aged and
Respected Citizen of Kimballton
Dies at Her Home.

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Dies at Her Home.
Sophie c. Petersen was born Jan.
81, 1885 in Aeroe, Denmark, and
died at her home near Kimballton,
Iowa, June z, 1914. Deceased was
united in marriage to Ole III. Jacob
sen, Feb. 10, 1858. In 1875 the
family came to America and settled
near Jacksonville, Iowa. In 1875
they moved to their present home,
where they have lived since and
have the respect aud good will of a
host of neighbors And friends.
The marriage was blessed with
nine children. Three of them died
in infancy. A daughter, Mrs. A.
N. Hansen, moved to Denmark and
died there in 1895. The remain
ing children are as follows: c. II.
Jacobsen, of Council Bluffs; Mrs.
IS. Justesen, of Coon Rapids, Iowa;
o. H. Jacobsen, of Kimballton, Ia.
Mrs. N, Hansen, of Kimballton, Iowa
and Mrs. C. p. Jacobsen. of Irwin,
Iowa. These with 35 grand-chil-
dren and IL great-grand-children
and kind husband grieve the loss
of a beloved wife, mother and
grandmother. Deceased also leaves
two brothers j. M. Petersen of
Stuart, Iowa; and l.. o. Petersen of
Audubon, Iowa. Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacobsen were converted and Joined
the Cuppy's Grove Danish Baptist
church where they were faithful
members until the Oakfield Baptist
church was organized, when they
united with it and where they
were highly esteemed and faithful
members. Deceased was a woman
with broad and warm sympathet-
ic heart. There was probably not
home within her reach in the
pioneer days. especially, that was
not grateful for the loving minis
trations of this angel of mercy. The
night might be dark and the wealth
er threatening. but if some one
needed assistance Mrs. Jacobsen
was always willing to go that
she might be of some comfort to
her friends and neighbors. De-
ceased was for many years of frail
health, but she had an extraordinary
amount of vitality and reached the
age OF 70 years, months and 16
days During the last few months
she became feeble and she suffered
several severe sick spells. 1t was
very fortunate for Mr.. and Mrs
Jacobsen that their son, Hon. o. H.
Jacobsen Jr., wife and family lived
close by. They were always very
solicitous for the welfare of the old
folks and rendered much kind SER
vice, as we'll as other members OF
the family.
G. II. Jacobsen, G.. p. jacobsen,
Mrs. N. A. Hansen, Mrs. s. Justesen
Mrs. Jensen and the brothers of the
deceased, l.. o. Petersen and j. M
Petersen stood by deceased during
her last sickness which lasted six
days. Deaths cold wave made it.
self manifest the last few days. DR..
Soc, the family physician was in at
tendance and all was done that
medical aid and loving service of
her dear ones could do. She fell
asleep trusting in her Lord, June
n, 1914 at 12:30Aa. m.
Deceased was one of the most
lovable and devoted women endowed
with splendid intelligence, and was
by nature a thrifty exemplary house
wife. She was courageous, always
carried smiling face, kind words
and an optimistic vision. She had
an earnest trustful immovadle faith
in her Lord and testified to the last
of her Joy in Him.
The last words she said to her
pastor, who comforted her with the
presence of Christ and His love
and a glorious meeting some day
were; Eyes, God be praised" And
so. while this earthly tabernacle
was folded down the soul commenc-
ed to sing the songs of heaven.
Blessed be her memory.
Funeral services were held from
the home near Kimballton, Tues
day. June 8, 1914, conducted by the
pastor, Rev. P. C. Larsen, who held
a brief service there. From there
large concourse of friends went
to the Elk Horn Lutheran church
which had kindly consented to let
the services be held there. 1t was
estimated that about 700 people
were present, which gave evidence
of the high esteem in which the
deceased was held. There were
also many present from a distance
From Merrills Grove. Brayton,
Correction Grove, Jacksonville,
Cuppy's Grove and Irwin.
Rev. p G. Larsen. pastor of the
Oakfleld Baptist church, conduct
ed the service assisted by Rev. A.
Petersen of Irwin. The text was
chosen from Phil. 1921, For me
to live in Christ and to die is gain"
The orgainst, Mrs. j. a. Petersen,
and volunteer choir of nine voices
rendered appropriate music and
singing.
The remains were laid to rest in
the Elk Horn cemetery to await the
resurrection.
Card of Thanks
The family of the late Mrs. o.
III. Jacobsen desires hereby to tes-
tify to their deep gratitude and to
thank their neighbors and friends
who so very kindly assisted them
and sympathized with them during
the sickness, death and burial of
their beloved wife and mother.
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