Obit: Johnson, Martha (1840 - 1928)

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Surnames: JOHNSON STEINER MCMAHON

----Source: Greenwood Gleaner 4/12/1928

OBITUARY OF MRS. MARTHA JOHNSON

Mrs. Martha Johnson, widow of Swan E. Johnson, succumbed to old age and dropsy at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Steiner, at Marshfield, Wednesday, April 4, 1928. She was 84 years old.

Deceased was born in Havera Sweden, Feb. 29, 1840. About 38 years ago she came with her husband to Greenwood, Clark County and they purchased the farm now known as the Wall Place southeast of the city. Her husband died here 32 years ago. She remained on the farm and about 4 years ago moved to Marshfield with her daughter and family.

She leaves to mourn six children, Mrs. John Johnson of Oakland, Cal., Mrs. Wm. Steiner of Marshfield, Mrs. E. McMahon, John Johnson, Peter Johnson and Olaf Johnson, all of Greenwood. She also leaves 22 grandchildren, four great grandchildren and many friends.

Deceased was a kind and loving wife and mother and was a friend to all who knew her.

The body was brought here and funeral services were held from the United Lutheran Church Saturday forenoon, Rev. M.K. Aaberg officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.