VanFosson, Benjamin Franklin 1858 - 1908

VANFOSSON, EGGLESTON, LARABEE, GILLESPIE

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Date: 5/5/2020 at 17:46:38

The Clarinda Herald, May 1, 1908, Clarinda, Iowa, Page 1

The funeral services of B.F. VanFosson were held at the home in College Springs, Wednesday of this week, conducted by Rev. Stokesbury. Mr. VanFosson was born in Ohio August 4, 1858, and died at his home about four miles south of College Springs, April 26, 1908. He was married Sept. 22, 1884, to Miss Mary Eggleston. Seven children were born to them, six of whom are still living. Mr. VanFosson was a kind and loving father and a good husband and always ready to help any who might be in need. He leaves a wife, six children, a number of relatives and a host of friends to mourn his loss.