Mrs. Tilda Anderson was born in Halsingborg, Skåne, Sweden, November 9, 1874. She came to America in her early youth and arrived in Chicago from Sweden in 1892. After several months she came to the Kiron community and has lived here since that time. In 1894 he was united thru marriage to Charles Anderson, who preceded her in death in 1912.
Mrs. Anderson became a Christian and was baptized
into the membership of the First Baptist Church of Kiron on Sept.
22, 1929. During these years as a member of the church, she has
always shown her interest and devotion in every action, to the
glory of God.
During the past few years Mrs. Anderson had not
felt well. On Tuesday evening, April 25th, she retired complaining
of pain in her body, and confined to her bed, was tenderly cared
for in her hour of need. The pain not being relieved she was rushed
to the Carroll hospital where she passed peacefully away on Saturday
morning April 29, 1944. at the age of 69 years, 5 months, and
20 days.
Left to mourn her departure are two sons, Ernest Anderson of Kiron, and Harry Anderson of Iowa City. They have been faithful in their love and devotion for the welfare of their mother. She also leaves four brothers, Albert Bergren of Chicago, Joe, Otto and Albin of Sweden, and a host of intimate friends.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon,
May 2, at 2 o'clock from the Kiron Baptist Church, Rev. S. Bruce
Fleming officiating. Kenneth Johnson sang a Swedish hymn and a
duet was sung by Elaine and Warren Larson with Velma Larson at
the piano.
Pall bearers were: V. H. Youngquist, Vernie and
Jubel Winquist, Albin Malmquist, Glenn Goetsch, and Oscar Johnson.
Interment was made in the Kiron cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Peterson and daughter of Schaller, attended the services.