The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-11-17
DEATH VISITS
KlRON VICINITY
Miss Ethel Clauson, Daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. Alfred Clauson, Dies at
Her Home Saturday
WAS ILL BUT THREE WEEKS
News OF Death Great Blow to Rela-
ttyes and Many Friends-Funeral
Largely Attended

KIRON, Nov. 16-Special-T grin
and unwelcome visitor, death. visited
this locality early Saturday morning
and deep cloud of sadness was thrown
over the peaceful home of Mr.. and Mrs
Alfred Clauson, four and half miles
southeast of Kiron, by the message De
hyere6 to one of the members OF the
family, Miss Ethel, summoning her to
leave the shores of time and come to
the abode beyond the valley Of death.
The unexpected message and untime
ly death of this splendid daughter and
young lady has thrown, not alone the
family and relatives, but large circle
OF friends. into deep mourning. After
an illness Of but three weeks first con.
succeeded in ending her young and
prospectful life.
The news of her death on Saturday
morning came as blow to her many
friends, who entertained the best of
hopes of learning of her recovery, as
her condition a few days prior to her
death was reported as most favorable.
Only a few hours before she passed
away a sudden change in her condition
took place from which she never rail-
led. She was conscious to the last and
realized that she soon was to leave her
home and dear ones, and shortly before
the end came bade her parents and sis.
ters farewell. then requesting her
father to sit down by the side of the
bed while she went to sleep, and thus
her spirit left its earthly tabernacle
and took It's flight to the celestial home
beyond. ~
Ethel Marie Clauson was born at the
old homestead, where she died, on Aug.
2, 1899, where her childhood days were
spent and where she grew to woman.
hood. Possessing a most genial and
sunny disposition, she was favorite,
not alone In the home, but among her
large circle of friends. She was fine
young lady with many splendid traits
and true character, which won her ad-
miration and highest esteem OF all who
knew her.
At the age of thirteen she was con-
verted and became a member or the
Baptist church, where she remained q
respected and valued member.
The funeral took place on Monday
afternoon. A short service was held
attended by number Of aeighbors and
friends, after which the remains were
taken to the Baptist church where the
funeral service was held, conducted by
her pastor, Rev. G. I. Peterson. A
large number OF relatives and friends Of
the deceased and the stricken family
attended to pay their last respect. The
impressive ana solemn SeTplCc Wall iOAe
be remembered by all present. The pail
bearers were Mamie Gustafson. Nelly
Peterson, Gladys Johnson. Rernice
Clauson, Lydia and Myrtle Tureen.
The bereaved ones have the sympa-
thy Of the entire community in their
keen loss. The parents have sustained
a deep loss in the detah of their devot-
ed and loving daughter; the sisters
have lost most cheerful, helpful sis
ter and companion. In her circle Of
friends she will be greatly missed and
her smiling face and cheerful and pleas
ant ways will long be remembered by
them.
AT her death she had attained the
age Of 81 years. months and II days.
Why thus stricken down In the prime
of her life, when the future held so
much in store for her, is question
that remains unanswered, but the Di-
vine Ruler who never makes a mistake
had plans that were otherwise. Blessed
hope and assurance that she left with
her loved ones that she. was ready to
20 to be with her Saviour Is comfort
to them in their deep bereavement.
While gone from the family circle and
her friends she awaits them at the
great reunion in the bye and bye where
no more circles will be broken. Rest
in peace Ethel.