THE STRATTON PRESS, 1942
OBITUARY OF ELMER MAGNUSON
Elmer Magnuson was born Nov. 2, 1894, at Brantford, Kans., & died July 20, 1942, at Ft. Lyon, Colo. He came to Burlington with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Magnuson, the family settling in the Smoky Hill community. On Oct. 24, 1917, he was married to Mary Thomann. Only a few short months passed before he entered the service. August 5, 1918, he was sent overseas and landed in France the same day their oldest daughter Helen was born. He was honorably discharged May 21, 1919. Four other daughters then came to bless this family and home to them was one of the dearest places on all the earth. Elmer was of excellent character, honest and faithful in any service and a most devoted husband and father up until a decline in his health necessitated his going to the U. S. Veterans hospital at Ft. Lyon, July 22, 1925. After nearly 7 years here his condition improved and the doctors promised his discharge this fall. About 8 weeks ago he had a serious attack of yellow jaundice, which by an operation June 24, was proved to have been caused by a growth in the pancreas. His suffering was great toward the end, but was borne with great patience.
He united with the Presbyterian church in early manhood and was a constant reader of the Bible. Since his condition improved, he enjoyed many visits with his loved ones and friends. This was his greatest pleasures. His untiring and ever faithful wife had been at his bedside constantly since his operation. Throughout his hospitalization he was a most cooperative patient and every attention was administered during this time. Consolation is the thought he had served his country and died honored and respected by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife and five daughters, Helen Smelker, Violet, Ila, Vivian and Dolores Magnuson; one grandchild, Sharon Lee Smelker; an aged mother, Mrs. Hannah Magnuson of Craig, Colo.; three sisters, Mrs. Hilda Allen and Mrs. Alice Allen of Silt, Colo.; a brother, David, of Craig. The father and one brother, Carl preceded him in death. The body lay in state at the Las Animas mortuary and the flag floated at half mast until shipment to Burlington, where funeral services were held at the Methodist church, conducted by Dr. Defandorf. The active pall bearers were C. D. Reed, Andrew Bauder, Merritt Stanton, W. Rosenkoter, John Calloway and Emil Schaal of the American Legion. Those serving as honorary pall bearers were Glen Hines, Jay Pralle, Gordon Hitchcock, George Haines, John Guthrie, Miles Kiper and Otto Kukuk. Burial was at Fairview cemetery with a military service by the American Legion for the departed comrade. The many beautiful floral offerings were proof of the high esteem of those who knew him.
OBITUARY OF ELMER MAGNUSON
Elmer Magnuson was born Nov. 2, 1894, at Brantford, Kans., & died July 20, 1942, at Ft. Lyon, Colo. He came to Burlington with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Magnuson, the family settling in the Smoky Hill community. On Oct. 24, 1917, he was married to Mary Thomann. Only a few short months passed before he entered the service. August 5, 1918, he was sent overseas and landed in France the same day their oldest daughter Helen was born. He was honorably discharged May 21, 1919. Four other daughters then came to bless this family and home to them was one of the dearest places on all the earth. Elmer was of excellent character, honest and faithful in any service and a most devoted husband and father up until a decline in his health necessitated his going to the U. S. Veterans hospital at Ft. Lyon, July 22, 1925. After nearly 7 years here his condition improved and the doctors promised his discharge this fall. About 8 weeks ago he had a serious attack of yellow jaundice, which by an operation June 24, was proved to have been caused by a growth in the pancreas. His suffering was great toward the end, but was borne with great patience.
He united with the Presbyterian church in early manhood and was a constant reader of the Bible. Since his condition improved, he enjoyed many visits with his loved ones and friends. This was his greatest pleasures. His untiring and ever faithful wife had been at his bedside constantly since his operation. Throughout his hospitalization he was a most cooperative patient and every attention was administered during this time. Consolation is the thought he had served his country and died honored and respected by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife and five daughters, Helen Smelker, Violet, Ila, Vivian and Dolores Magnuson; one grandchild, Sharon Lee Smelker; an aged mother, Mrs. Hannah Magnuson of Craig, Colo.; three sisters, Mrs. Hilda Allen and Mrs. Alice Allen of Silt, Colo.; a brother, David, of Craig. The father and one brother, Carl preceded him in death. The body lay in state at the Las Animas mortuary and the flag floated at half mast until shipment to Burlington, where funeral services were held at the Methodist church, conducted by Dr. Defandorf. The active pall bearers were C. D. Reed, Andrew Bauder, Merritt Stanton, W. Rosenkoter, John Calloway and Emil Schaal of the American Legion. Those serving as honorary pall bearers were Glen Hines, Jay Pralle, Gordon Hitchcock, George Haines, John Guthrie, Miles Kiper and Otto Kukuk. Burial was at Fairview cemetery with a military service by the American Legion for the departed comrade. The many beautiful floral offerings were proof of the high esteem of those who knew him.
THE STRATTON PRESS, 1942
OBITUARY OF ELMER MAGNUSON
Elmer Magnuson was born Nov. 2, 1894, at Brantford, Kans., & died July 20, 1942, at Ft. Lyon, Colo. He came to Burlington with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Magnuson, the family settling in the Smoky Hill community. On Oct. 24, 1917, he was married to Mary Thomann. Only a few short months passed before he entered the service. August 5, 1918, he was sent overseas and landed in France the same day their oldest daughter Helen was born. He was honorably discharged May 21, 1919. Four other daughters then came to bless this family and home to them was one of the dearest places on all the earth. Elmer was of excellent character, honest and faithful in any service and a most devoted husband and father up until a decline in his health necessitated his going to the U. S. Veterans hospital at Ft. Lyon, July 22, 1925. After nearly 7 years here his condition improved and the doctors promised his discharge this fall. About 8 weeks ago he had a serious attack of yellow jaundice, which by an operation June 24, was proved to have been caused by a growth in the pancreas. His suffering was great toward the end, but was borne with great patience.
He united with the Presbyterian church in early manhood and was a constant reader of the Bible. Since his condition improved, he enjoyed many visits with his loved ones and friends. This was his greatest pleasures. His untiring and ever faithful wife had been at his bedside constantly since his operation. Throughout his hospitalization he was a most cooperative patient and every attention was administered during this time. Consolation is the thought he had served his country and died honored and respected by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife and five daughters, Helen Smelker, Violet, Ila, Vivian and Dolores Magnuson; one grandchild, Sharon Lee Smelker; an aged mother, Mrs. Hannah Magnuson of Craig, Colo.; three sisters, Mrs. Hilda Allen and Mrs. Alice Allen of Silt, Colo.; a brother, David, of Craig. The father and one brother, Carl preceded him in death. The body lay in state at the Las Animas mortuary and the flag floated at half mast until shipment to Burlington, where funeral services were held at the Methodist church, conducted by Dr. Defandorf. The active pall bearers were C. D. Reed, Andrew Bauder, Merritt Stanton, W. Rosenkoter, John Calloway and Emil Schaal of the American Legion. Those serving as honorary pall bearers were Glen Hines, Jay Pralle, Gordon Hitchcock, George Haines, John Guthrie, Miles Kiper and Otto Kukuk. Burial was at Fairview cemetery with a military service by the American Legion for the departed comrade. The many beautiful floral offerings were proof of the high esteem of those who knew him.
OBITUARY OF ELMER MAGNUSON
Elmer Magnuson was born Nov. 2, 1894, at Brantford, Kans., & died July 20, 1942, at Ft. Lyon, Colo. He came to Burlington with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Magnuson, the family settling in the Smoky Hill community. On Oct. 24, 1917, he was married to Mary Thomann. Only a few short months passed before he entered the service. August 5, 1918, he was sent overseas and landed in France the same day their oldest daughter Helen was born. He was honorably discharged May 21, 1919. Four other daughters then came to bless this family and home to them was one of the dearest places on all the earth. Elmer was of excellent character, honest and faithful in any service and a most devoted husband and father up until a decline in his health necessitated his going to the U. S. Veterans hospital at Ft. Lyon, July 22, 1925. After nearly 7 years here his condition improved and the doctors promised his discharge this fall. About 8 weeks ago he had a serious attack of yellow jaundice, which by an operation June 24, was proved to have been caused by a growth in the pancreas. His suffering was great toward the end, but was borne with great patience.
He united with the Presbyterian church in early manhood and was a constant reader of the Bible. Since his condition improved, he enjoyed many visits with his loved ones and friends. This was his greatest pleasures. His untiring and ever faithful wife had been at his bedside constantly since his operation. Throughout his hospitalization he was a most cooperative patient and every attention was administered during this time. Consolation is the thought he had served his country and died honored and respected by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife and five daughters, Helen Smelker, Violet, Ila, Vivian and Dolores Magnuson; one grandchild, Sharon Lee Smelker; an aged mother, Mrs. Hannah Magnuson of Craig, Colo.; three sisters, Mrs. Hilda Allen and Mrs. Alice Allen of Silt, Colo.; a brother, David, of Craig. The father and one brother, Carl preceded him in death. The body lay in state at the Las Animas mortuary and the flag floated at half mast until shipment to Burlington, where funeral services were held at the Methodist church, conducted by Dr. Defandorf. The active pall bearers were C. D. Reed, Andrew Bauder, Merritt Stanton, W. Rosenkoter, John Calloway and Emil Schaal of the American Legion. Those serving as honorary pall bearers were Glen Hines, Jay Pralle, Gordon Hitchcock, George Haines, John Guthrie, Miles Kiper and Otto Kukuk. Burial was at Fairview cemetery with a military service by the American Legion for the departed comrade. The many beautiful floral offerings were proof of the high esteem of those who knew him.
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