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Soffia Amanda Anderson Johnson

Female 1865 - 1934  (69 years)


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  • Name Soffia Amanda Anderson Johnson 
    Born 30 Jun 1865  Elvesborgs Parish, Sweden Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 10 Oct 1934  Scranton, Osage County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Scranton City Cemetery, Scranton, Osage County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I22591  Rossville
    Last Modified 7 Feb 2018 

    Family Charles Johnson,   b. 1864,   d. 1947  (Age 83 years) 
    Children 
     1. Hilda M Johnson St. Louis,   b. 8 Feb 1890,   d. 20 Jan 1973  (Age 82 years)
     2. Herman W Johnson,   b. 4 Aug 1891, Scranton, Osage County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Apr 1975, Eskridge, Wabaunsee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)
     3. Theodore Johnson
     4. John Johnson
     5. Ed Johnson
    Last Modified 7 Feb 2018 13:58:40 
    Family ID F6498  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    Obituary- Johnson, Soffia 2
    Obituary- Johnson, Soffia 2
    From findagrave.com

    The Carbondale Record
    Osage County
    Thursday
    October 11, 1934

    Mrs. Charles Johnson Dead.
    Mrs. Charles JOHNSON, one of Scranton's earliest settlers, died at her home Wednesday night about midnight.
    Several weeks ago Mr. Johnson suffered a stroke and had been in a serious condition since that time. She became worse Saturday and her death has been expected for the past four days.
    Mrs. Johnson had been a resident of Scranton for forty-seven years.
    Funeral services will be held Sunday afteroon.

    Carbondale Record, October 18, 1934
    Well-Known Resident Dead.
    Mrs. Sofflie Amanda JOHNSON, (nee ANDERSON), was born June 30, 1865, at elvesborgs parish Sweden. Emigrated to America in 1886, came direct to Scranton, Kansas, where she has resided ever since.
    She was joined in holy matrimony to Charles Johnson in September 1887. To this union was born five children one of which has preceded the mother to the eternal shores, namely the youngest son, Theodor.
    Mrs. Johnson came to the saying knowledge of Christ as her Savior in 18?0. In the month of March the same year, she affliated herself with the Swedish Mission Church, and has ever since been a highly esteemed member, having served for a number of year as Deaconess of the church, always sought in her quiet and pleasant manner to serve to the general welfare of the church and her fellowmen. She is now mourned by her husband, Mr. Charles Johnson, children, John Johnson, Mrs. Hilda St.LOUIS of Scranton, two sisters, Mrs. John SEGELQUIST, of Scranton; one brother, John ANDERSON, of Sranton and a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral services were held last Sunday afternoon from the Swedish Church at two o'clock, with Rev. H.L. Sorvik in charge. Three beautiful song numbers were given by Mrs. Cora MIDDLETON and Mrs. Agnes THOMAS. The church could not hold the people gathered to apy the last tribute to the departed and rich floral offerings bore witness of her esteemed f!
    riendship.
    Mrs. Johnson was at her departure, 69 years, 3 months and 11 days of age.
    Peace to her memory.

    Card of Thanks.
    We wish to express our sincere appreciation of sympathy and help exended during the illness and death of our beloved wife, mother and sister. We also extend thanks for the beautiful floral offerings, and to the singers.
    Charles Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Gus St. Louis and Gertrude, Ed Johnson and family, Herman Johnson, John Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. John Segelquist and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson and family.
    Obituary- Johnson, Soffia 1
    Obituary- Johnson, Soffia 1
    Herman Johnson's Mother Died Wednesday Night

    Herman Johnson was called to Scranton Wednesday by the critical illness of his mother. She passed away last night following an illness of several months.