Robinson, Katie 1884-1924

ROBINSON, CRASE, UREN

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes (email)
Date: 3/10/2010 at 20:43:29

MRS. KATIE ROBINSON ENTERED INTO REST
(Iowa County Democrat)

Mrs. Katie Robinson was born in the town of Waldwick, on September 28, 1884 and died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Crase, on July 2nd, 1924, at the age of 39 years.

She was united in marriage to William C. Robinson of Grinnell, Ia., on February 3, 1909. To this union were born three children, two girls and a boy, Donna aged 14, Luella aged 12; and William Curtis, aged 10, all of whom are living to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother.

Her husband preceded her in death eight years ago.

Her married life was mostly spent at Grinnell, Iowa, until a few weeks ago when her health failed so rapidly, her father brought her home to care for her.

She united with the M.E. Church when fifteen years of age and remained a constant member to the hour of her death. Although left a widow with three small children, and in failing health, she bore her trials and pains with fortitude.

The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon from the home and the Waldwick church where services were conducted by Rev. Whittenbiller, with singing by the Bethel choir. She was laid to rest beneath a bed of flowers to await the resurrection morn.

She leaves to mourn her loss besides her children, her mother, Mrs. John Crase, two sisters, Mrs. Florence Uren of Hollandale and Mary, at home; also two brothers, Charles and LeRoy.