OBITUARY: Alonzo Hawkins, 1880-1937, Mitchell Co., Iowa




                          Alonzo Hawkins

Alonzo Hawkins was born at David, Iowa, in 1880, and passed away at
his home in Riceville, Iowa, September 13, 1937.

In 1902 he was united in marriage to Anna Barenz who passed away in
1905 leaving one child, Irene.

Mr. Hawkins worked at various occupations till 1916, at which time
the family moved to Outlook, Montana.  They returned to Riceville
in November, 1930, and he became manager of the Burke elevator.
He held this position until forced to resign on account of
sickness, January 17, 1936.  He rallied slightly from this sickness
and was able to do light work for a short time but had not been
able to do anything since February of this year.

He leaves to mourn his death, his wife and three children: Irene,
Marie and Reva; five grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Fanny Thompson
of Outlook, Montana, one aged aunt, Harriet Betts, and other relatives.

In early life Mr. Hawkins was baptized into the fellowship of the
Baptist church.  Funeral services were held in the Riceville Baptist
church and interment was made in the McIntire cemetery.
      


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