Robert Donnelson

DONNELSON, COLLINS

Posted By: Treva Patterson (email)
Date: 6/1/2006 at 10:05:59

Winterset Madisonian
December 1, 1948

The body of Robert Donnelson arrived from Rock Island, Ill., on Saturday and was taken to the home of his mother, Clifford Collins in Hanley until Sunday afternoon when funeral services were held at the Methodist church in St. Charles at two o'clock with the Rev. Hall in charge. He had served in the Coast Guard and full military honors were given at the services. A large American flag draped the casket and many beautiful flowers silently offered their sympathy. Quite a number of V.F.W. ladies auxiliary and Womens Service club were in attendance. He was 21 years of age and is survived by his mother and a number of other relatives. Burial was made in the St. Charles cemetery.