The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 29, 1909 MARY STYF was born in Joukoping, Sweden, July 26, 1826. Died at her home in Chariton, April 23, 1909, after an extended illness with cancer of the stomach, aged 82 years; 8 months, and 23 days. She was united in marriage to KLAS L. SANDAHL, August 22, 1856. They came to America, May 24, 1867, locating in Swedesburg, Henry County; two years later they moved to Ottumwa, and in September, 1873, came to Chariton, where they have since resided. To them were born four children, SAMUEL A., and MRS. LOTTIE CLAWSON who, with the husband survive her. One daughter, MRS. TILDA SLATTENGREN died about ten years ago and one son in infancy. MRS. SANDAHL has been a life long Christian, dying as she had lived with the hope of eternal life beyond. The evening before her death she sang in clear tones "The Life Boat," and her last words were, "God be with us, I am going home." Funeral services were held from the home Sunday afternoon, at 2 o clock, conducted by her Pastor, Rev. A.G. Johnson, of the Swedish Mission Church, assisted by Rev. Wells, of the Christian Church, and the remains interred in the Chariton Cemetery. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert July 5, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net