ELDERLY LOCAL MAN IS STRICKEN

 

Magnus Lindstrom, 84, victim of fatal heart attack Wednesday morning as he stepped out of home for a short walk—five children.

 

Friends and relatives of Magnus Lindstrom, for 52 years a resident of this community, were stunned Wednesday morning at his sudden passing which occurred without warning at 11 a.m. as he prepared to take a short walk. He passed away, victim of a heart attack, as he stepped out upon the sidewalk in front of the home of his son, William, at 625 Archie Place.

 

Magnus Lindstrom was born on June 25, 1849, in Smoland Sweden. At an early age he came to the United States. He settled in the vicinity of Sycamore at Norwegian Grove. He was married to Miss Martha Jensen Dec 31, 1874.

 

To this union nine children were born. Those who survive are: Mrs. John Lindquist of Sycamore; Mrs. Robert Swanbum of Dekalb, Mrs. Porter Snyder, Mrs. William Bodeen, Mrs. Charles Bodeen, William Lindstrom and Emil Lindstrom, all of this city. One brother Gus Lindstrom died March 7, 1932. A sister, Anna Lindstrom passed away in 1884. Twenty-four grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and five great great grandchildren are living also. Mrs. Martha J. Lindstrom died July 27, 1919.

 

The descendent was a loyal citizen of Sycamore. He was also a charter member of Salem Lutheran church, having been a member of that church institution since 1882. He was well known and revered by all.

 

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 o’clock from the late home on Archie Place and at 2:30 o’clock from Salem church. Rev. G. P. Williams, pastor, will officiate. Internment will be in Elmwood.

 

Magnus Lindstrom was the last member of his own family to answer the summons of death. Three brothers, Andrew, John, and Gust, and one sister, Mrs. Louise Wellander, late of Volin, S. D., preceded him.