John Erickson, who has been ailing for the past 2 years passed away at his home, Sunday evening at 6 o'clock. For the past 6 weeks he has been very low.

The deceased was born in Norway October 8th, 1850. At the age of 5 years he came to Dane Co., Wisconsin, where he lived for 10 years. In 1865 he moved to Mitchell Co. Iowa where he made his home until his death.

He is survived by a widow and 5 children. They are Johnnie, Mrs. Mads Nelson and Mrs. B. F. Muldown of this vicinity and Ed and Axel of Vida, Montana. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America.

The funeral was held Thursday afternoon from the Mona Church and interment was made in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Rev. Moe had charge of the services.