CHILSON, Rachel

CHILSON, MILLER

Posted By: Nancy (email)
Date: 2/13/2003 at 22:00:52

March 15, 1945 Morning Sun News-Herald. I am not related and have no further information.

Mrs. Rachel Chilson Dies
Obituary of aged Marsh resident.

Rachel Angelia Chilson, daughter of Lewis and Lydia Miller was born October 24, 1862 in Woodford County, Illinois, and departed this life at her home near Marsh, Iowa on March 8, 1945 at the age of 82 years, 4 months and 14 days.

On September 7, 1882 she was united in marriage to James S. Chilson, at Metamora, Illinois, by Rev. Page. A few days later they came to Iowa and went to housekeeping on a farm south of Marsh. They then moved to their present home where they have lived ever since.

Mrs. Chilson was a member of the Methodist church at Marsh and a charter member of the Ladies Aid.

She is survived by her faithful husband and three children, John Lewis of Winfield, Lydia McConahay of Wapello, and Ethel Grim of Mt. Pleasant; two grandchildren, Velda Buffington of Winfield and Dean McConahay, overseas in the U.S. Army; one great-granddaughter, Leota Ann Buffington; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Carr, Evansville, Indiana and Mrs. Joanna Stockert of Topeka, Illinois; and one brother, John Miller in Oregon.

She was a devoted wife and mother and had a host of friends. She will be greatly missed in the home and community.

Passing out of the shadow into a pure light,
Stepping behind the curtain getting a clearer sight.
Passing out of the shadow into eternal day,
Why do we call it dying, this sweet going away?

The funeral service was held in the Marsh church Sunday at two o'clock in carge of the pastor, F.R. Frye. Interment was made in the Winfield cemetery.

Pallbearers were Elbert Hill, Ellis Hill, Ronald Dold, Tom Bice, Walter Cornic, and Will Martin. Mrs. Robert Briggs and Mrs. Elbert Hill sang "In The Garden", "The Old Rugged Cross" and "We are Going Down the Valley."