Logsdon

Logsdon, Emma Jane Morrow – Obituary

Emma Jane Logsdon, 87, died Wednesday afternoon at the Collatt Nursing Home after a long illness. A daughter of Tillman and Rebecca (Allender) Morrow, she was born September 3, 1868 in Henry County near Olds. She had been a lifelong resident of Henry County. On June 27, 1908, she was married to Lem [Lemuel] Logsdon who preceded her in death October 21, 1938. Shortly after her husband’s death, she moved to Mt. Pleasant, residing at 204 North Jackson Street. Surviving are two brothers, Ed and Miles Morrow, both of Mt. Pleasant. Her parents, three brothers, and three sisters predeceased her. … Read more

Logsdon, Lemuel – Obituary

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Cookes Funeral home for the late Lemuel F. Logsdon of near Mt. Pleasant, Ia. The Rev. Thorwald Jensen, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Mt. Pleasant, was in charge. A vocal duet “We are Going Down the Valley,” was sung by Robt. Forbes and Rev. Jensen. Two vocal solos were also sung by Mr. Forbes. They were “Under His Wings” and “Abide With Me.” Miss Judith Peterson was the accompanist. Rev. Jensen then spoke on the subject. “The Christian Conception of the Transition Known as Death.” Several passages from the writings … Read more