Louis K. Campbell was born in Sangamon County, Illinois, on September 29, 1835; departed this life at Dedham, Carroll County, Iowa, on September 23, 1909; aged 73 years, 11 months and 24 days. He came to Jasper County, Iowa, with his parents in 1845, residing there for 32 years, when he came to Carroll County, Iowa, and has ever since made this his permanent residence, living for a number of years on his farm near the village of Templeton, from whence he moved to Dedham some 5 years ago, making this his home until the Master of all mankind called him to the better home, the home he has been building by acts of Christian kindnesses ever since, when, years ago he united with the Christian Church and gave his heart to God. In 1856 he was married to Miss Mary Stallings, who still survives him. To this union were born 11 children, five of whom have preceded the father to the unknown land. The remaining six are Mr. Isaac Campbell, of Polo Alto County, Iowa; Mrs. Margaret Bright, of Beverly, Nebraska; Mrs. Elizabeth Bright, of Topeka, Kansas; Mrs. Hattie Finnerty, of Rock Rapids, Iowa; Mrs. Ellen Best, of Manning, Iowa, and Mrs. Eli Campbell, of Pasco, Washington, all of whom were here during his illness except Eli. Besides his wife and six children he leaves three brothers and two sisters to mourn his loss. They are William and Thomas Campbell, of Jasper County; Carson Campbell and Mrs. Mary Powers, of Marshall County, and Mrs. Elizabeth Groover, of Marshalltown.

Mr. Campbell had been seriously ill for some time, his advanced age and enfeebled condition rendering him unable to withstand the ravages of the disease, yet he made a gallant fight to overcome his ailments, but tired nature at last gave way to the persistent march of King Death, and he sank peacefully into that slumber that knows no awakening this side the portals of eternity.

His three score, ten and four years represented a life full of activity, both spiritual and physical, and it can truly be said of this man that his kind deeds and his moral aspirations made the world better by his having lived, in it. Kind hands ministered to his every need, but to no avail. God in His wisdom thought best for this body to return, dust to dust, and the spirit to the Master who designed it, and he fell as the bearded and ripened grain before the garner.

Yet: He's waiting for us with Seraph Band,
He's waiting now in that better land;
Safely he passed over Jordan's flood,
And washed his robes in the Savior's blood.
No pain, nor sorrow can enter there,
He's freed from suffering, he's freed from care;
The seal of glory is on his brow,
For he rests in the fold of his Father now.

He was laid to rest in the Elbe Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, the funeral services being held in the M.E. Church in Dedham, Rev. Goodnight, of Coon Rapids, Christian minister, officiating. He gave a very fitting eulogy in honor of the deceased.