Obit: Afkend, Julia (1872 - 1935)

Transcriber: Stan

----Source: GREENWOOD GLEANER 3/28/1935

MRS. CHAS. AFKIND (AFKEND) PASSES AWAY

Mrs. Charles Afkind, nee Julia Augusta Garross, was born July 27, 1872 near Rushmore, Nobles County, Minn., and died at her home in Greenwood, Clark County, Sunday, March 24, 1935 at the age of 62 years, 7 months and 27 days.

She was united in marriage to Charles Afkind July 20, 1904 and in 1918 they moved to Greenwood, where they have since made their home. To this union were born three children, Melva and Clayton. Alvin preceded her in death in the year 1919. Mrs. Afkind was a loving mother, a kind neighbor, a good friend and will be sadly missed in her home.

She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, two children, Melva and Clayton; one brother, Thomals Garross of Bismark, N.D.; besides a host of relatives and a large circle of friends.

Funeral services were held from the United Lutheran Church Wednesday, March 27, Rev. M.K Aaberg officiating. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.

A precious one from us has gone,

A voice we loved is stilled.

A place is vacant in our home

Which never can be filled.

God in his wisdom has recalled

The boon his love had given,

And though the body slumbers here,

The soul is safe in Heaven.

Those from away who attended the funeral were Mrs. Nellie Jacobson and son Willson of Highland; Mrs. Edward Fingerson and son Bernard and Mrs. Charles Anderson of Edmond, Mrs. Ashton Reagles of Richland Center, Mrs. Leon Christenson and daughter Maxine of Arpin.