CHARLIE JOHN CARLSON

Eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Carlson was born at Garner, Iowa, Hancock County on Aug. 20 1878, and passed peacefully away on Sunday morning March 11th at the age of 66 years, 6 months and 18 days.

At the age of 1 1/2 yrs., he moved with his parents to Mona, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, of which he was a life-long member.

On May 8th, 1901 he was united in marriage to Gunda Johnson of Mona, who preceded him in death on May 16, 1938.

Those who are left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father and brother are: one son, Galen of Minneapolis; Evelyn, Mrs. Olven Nelson of Mona, two grandchildren, Carol and Neil of Minneapolis, one sister, Minnie, (Mrs Nel Anderson) five brothers, Gilbert, Edwin, Gotfred, Rudolph and Raymond, all of this vicinity; also a number of other relatives and a host of friends. He will be greatly missed by all.

He was a faithful and true member of the Mona church all his life, serving as janitor for 26 years.

He was employed by the Illinois Central Railroad for over thirty years, up until 1943, when he retired. Blessed be his memory. Peace be with his dust.

Dear Father Laid to Rest

He is gone, but not forgotten,
Father, dear, we loved so well,
To his friends and all relations,
He has said a fond farewell,
In his suffering he was patient,
Never murmured or complained,
Keen we feel this separation,
But our loss is now is gain.
He sought Christ for his salvation,
He became his dearest friend,
Now within the Heavenly Mansion,
He has joys that never shall end.