Mrs. Will Rawson, 1853-1916

RAWSON, ROBINSON, FAY

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Date: 11/3/2012 at 16:08:56

The Oelwein Register
Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa
Wednesday, November 1, 1916
Page two , column five

OBITUARY—MRS. WILL RAWSON

A calm and peaceful death called away the spirit of Mrs. Will Rawson Saturday morning at 9 o’clock, when she answered the call of the Savior to come home.

Mrs. Rawson, whose maiden name was Theda Annetta Robinson, was born in Illinois, March 17, 1853. When about 18 months old her parents moved to Colesburg, Ia., after which they moved to Taylorville, Fayette County. She was married at the age of 17 years to Will Rawson and to this union are 3 sons still living, L. C. Rawson, of Arlington; Chas. And Ray of Medina, N.D.; and one dying at the age of 18 months. In 1893 they moved to Arlington and have resided ever since, making in these years a warm place in the hearts of many friends all who mourn with the husband and sons, the passing away. The grief that comes to those so sorely bereaved cannot be measured or consoled but is shared by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 from the Christian Church, conducted by Rev. S. Walton Fay and interment was made in Taylorville cemetery.

This obituary is also on Page eight, column seven/eight of the same paper.