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Obituary.Cbas. T. Sanders died at his home in Brace township, Benton County, lows, j January 23, after several months of, most severe and at times intense suffer-;Iscgr with that fell destroyer, Brightjs disease. He was bom near Yintoc1 Xovamfcer 2, IScS and died at the age of it years, 2 months and 25 days. He was second son of G. W. and Ellen Sanders, When Charley was 13 years old the family moved into Bruce township where he made his home until the time of his death.On the 30fch day of January, 1S34 he was united in marriage with Miss Mails da Shimer. ana to them were born four sons—the first-bam died in infancy. Three bright noble boys are left to the care of the widowed mother. About four years ago Mr. Sanders embraced religion and joined the United Brethren Church at Fairview, of which he remained a loyal and honored member until the day of his death. His abiding faith in the promises and presence of the living Christ sustained him most triumphantly eyen to the last. It can be truthfully said cl him that he was a good man, a kind and obliging neighbor, a loving husband and an affectionate and indulgent father, a dutiful son, a generous hearted brother and beloved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed. He leaves a wife, three sons, mother, seven brothers, two sisters and many other friends and rel atives to mourn his loss.The funeral services were held in the Fairview church, Saturday, January 29, at 11 o'clock, in the presence of a large sympathising audience, conducted by the paster. Rev. M. L. Tibbett. The burial took place in the cemetery near the church, at which the Woodmen, of which he was a member, took part.
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Benton County Times
Vinton, Iowa, US
Thu, Feb 12, 1903
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