Olson, Sophia (Lageson) 1871-1944

OLSON, LAGESON, PETERSON

Posted By: S. Ferrall IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 6/13/2014 at 15:47:57

Waukon, Ia. - funeral services for Mrs. John K. Olson, 73, who had been in failing health for some time and died suddenly at her farm home in Taylor Township Wednesday evening, were held at the Old East Paint Creek Church Saturday afternoon. The Rev. E.O. Baalsom, pastor, officiated. Burial was in the nearby cemetery.

She is survived by two daughters, Helen, at home, and Mrs. Clarence Peterson, Waterville, Ia.; and three sons, Clifford and Othello, both at home, and Lornas, serving overseas with the Army. Her husband died three years ago.

~Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, Sunday morning edition, August 6, 1944
~'Woodmansee' records her as Sophia Lageson Olson - b. 1871 Jun 27 d. 1944 Aug 02