The Osceola Sentinel, Osceola, IA
January 2, 1947
Obituary
John L. Carpenter
John L. carpenter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Carpenter, was born in Lafayette county, Wisconsin, on December 22, 1862 and passed away at a hospital in Osceola, Iowa, Dec. 2, 1946, at the age of eighty-four years and three days.
He came to Iowa with his parents when quite young and spent most all his life in Clarke county. He was active in his work until his last illness.
He was united in marriage with Caroline A. Jacobs on July 4, 1883. To this union were born five children, three sons and two daughters.
The wife and one son passed away several years ago.
In 1914, he was united in marriage with Elnora Routh. To this union was born one son, Marvin L. Carpenter. This wife and son also preceded him in death.
In early life he confessed faith in Christ and united with the Friends or Quaker church in Wisconsin.
He was kind and thoughtful to all his relatives and friends, and will be greatly missed.
Those who survive him are: two sons, Frank of Osceola, Iowa and Floyd, Urbana, Mo., and Fred and Alice Engle of Des Moines. There are twelve grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren; and one half-brother, C.E. Brose of Des Moines. There are other relatives and friends.
The funeral services were held from the Miller funeral home in Osceola on Friday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. R. Underwood, pastor of the Methodist church of Murray, Iowa conducted the service. Music was furnished by Mrs. Grace Leeps and Mrs. Crystal Liggitt, both of Osceola. They sang "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Rock of Ages." The pallbearers were George Critz, George Johnes, Charles Davis, John H. Glenn, Carl Morris and G. R. Poortinga. Interment was in the Cox cemetery, under the direction of the Miller Funeral Service of Osceola.
Transcribed as published by Karen Brewer
Card of Thanks
To all our friends who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our loved one, John L. Carpenter, we extend our heartfelt thanks.
The Children.
January 2, 1947
Obituary
John L. Carpenter
John L. carpenter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Carpenter, was born in Lafayette county, Wisconsin, on December 22, 1862 and passed away at a hospital in Osceola, Iowa, Dec. 2, 1946, at the age of eighty-four years and three days.
He came to Iowa with his parents when quite young and spent most all his life in Clarke county. He was active in his work until his last illness.
He was united in marriage with Caroline A. Jacobs on July 4, 1883. To this union were born five children, three sons and two daughters.
The wife and one son passed away several years ago.
In 1914, he was united in marriage with Elnora Routh. To this union was born one son, Marvin L. Carpenter. This wife and son also preceded him in death.
In early life he confessed faith in Christ and united with the Friends or Quaker church in Wisconsin.
He was kind and thoughtful to all his relatives and friends, and will be greatly missed.
Those who survive him are: two sons, Frank of Osceola, Iowa and Floyd, Urbana, Mo., and Fred and Alice Engle of Des Moines. There are twelve grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren; and one half-brother, C.E. Brose of Des Moines. There are other relatives and friends.
The funeral services were held from the Miller funeral home in Osceola on Friday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. R. Underwood, pastor of the Methodist church of Murray, Iowa conducted the service. Music was furnished by Mrs. Grace Leeps and Mrs. Crystal Liggitt, both of Osceola. They sang "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Rock of Ages." The pallbearers were George Critz, George Johnes, Charles Davis, John H. Glenn, Carl Morris and G. R. Poortinga. Interment was in the Cox cemetery, under the direction of the Miller Funeral Service of Osceola.
Transcribed as published by Karen Brewer
Card of Thanks
To all our friends who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our loved one, John L. Carpenter, we extend our heartfelt thanks.
The Children.
The Osceola Sentinel, Osceola, IA
January 2, 1947
Obituary
John L. Carpenter
John L. carpenter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Carpenter, was born in Lafayette county, Wisconsin, on December 22, 1862 and passed away at a hospital in Osceola, Iowa, Dec. 2, 1946, at the age of eighty-four years and three days.
He came to Iowa with his parents when quite young and spent most all his life in Clarke county. He was active in his work until his last illness.
He was united in marriage with Caroline A. Jacobs on July 4, 1883. To this union were born five children, three sons and two daughters.
The wife and one son passed away several years ago.
In 1914, he was united in marriage with Elnora Routh. To this union was born one son, Marvin L. Carpenter. This wife and son also preceded him in death.
In early life he confessed faith in Christ and united with the Friends or Quaker church in Wisconsin.
He was kind and thoughtful to all his relatives and friends, and will be greatly missed.
Those who survive him are: two sons, Frank of Osceola, Iowa and Floyd, Urbana, Mo., and Fred and Alice Engle of Des Moines. There are twelve grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren; and one half-brother, C.E. Brose of Des Moines. There are other relatives and friends.
The funeral services were held from the Miller funeral home in Osceola on Friday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. R. Underwood, pastor of the Methodist church of Murray, Iowa conducted the service. Music was furnished by Mrs. Grace Leeps and Mrs. Crystal Liggitt, both of Osceola. They sang "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Rock of Ages." The pallbearers were George Critz, George Johnes, Charles Davis, John H. Glenn, Carl Morris and G. R. Poortinga. Interment was in the Cox cemetery, under the direction of the Miller Funeral Service of Osceola.
Transcribed as published by Karen Brewer
Card of Thanks
To all our friends who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our loved one, John L. Carpenter, we extend our heartfelt thanks.
The Children.
January 2, 1947
Obituary
John L. Carpenter
John L. carpenter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Carpenter, was born in Lafayette county, Wisconsin, on December 22, 1862 and passed away at a hospital in Osceola, Iowa, Dec. 2, 1946, at the age of eighty-four years and three days.
He came to Iowa with his parents when quite young and spent most all his life in Clarke county. He was active in his work until his last illness.
He was united in marriage with Caroline A. Jacobs on July 4, 1883. To this union were born five children, three sons and two daughters.
The wife and one son passed away several years ago.
In 1914, he was united in marriage with Elnora Routh. To this union was born one son, Marvin L. Carpenter. This wife and son also preceded him in death.
In early life he confessed faith in Christ and united with the Friends or Quaker church in Wisconsin.
He was kind and thoughtful to all his relatives and friends, and will be greatly missed.
Those who survive him are: two sons, Frank of Osceola, Iowa and Floyd, Urbana, Mo., and Fred and Alice Engle of Des Moines. There are twelve grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren; and one half-brother, C.E. Brose of Des Moines. There are other relatives and friends.
The funeral services were held from the Miller funeral home in Osceola on Friday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. R. Underwood, pastor of the Methodist church of Murray, Iowa conducted the service. Music was furnished by Mrs. Grace Leeps and Mrs. Crystal Liggitt, both of Osceola. They sang "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Rock of Ages." The pallbearers were George Critz, George Johnes, Charles Davis, John H. Glenn, Carl Morris and G. R. Poortinga. Interment was in the Cox cemetery, under the direction of the Miller Funeral Service of Osceola.
Transcribed as published by Karen Brewer
Card of Thanks
To all our friends who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our loved one, John L. Carpenter, we extend our heartfelt thanks.
The Children.
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JOHN L. CARPENTER
1862 - 1946
