Monona County IA Archives Obituaries.....Olson, Silas October 17, 1957
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Silas Olson
Called To Rest                  (From the collection of Vivian Norby Andersen)

	Silas Olson, 72, of Castana, a resident of the Soldier community most 
of his life, passed away Thursday, October 17.  He had not been in the best of 
health for some time.  Mrs. Olson lived in Willow township for many years and 
was active in community and church affairs.
	Funeral services were held at the Soldier Lutheran (south) Church on 
Monday, October 21 with Pastor Fitzgerald of Onawa, and Pastor John Kilde of 
Soldier in charge of services.  Burial was in Soldier Valley cemetery under 
the direction of Oldham Funeral Home.
	Silas Olson, son of Chris and Julia B. Olson, was born in Willow 
township, Monona county, Iowa November 7, 1884.  He passed away October 17, 
1957 at the age of 72 years, 11 months and 21 days.
	He was united in marriage to Anna Tanberg in 1909.  To this union 
seven children were born, one dying in infancy.
	Surviving besides the widow are six children, Mrs. Robert Hilbert of 
Salina, Kansas, Mrs. Martin Petersen of Mapleton, Mrs. John Valentine of 
Edgar, Nebr., Mrs. Hans Albertson of Sioux City, Mrs. Wilbur Kunze of Soldier 
and Chester of Castana; two brothers, Martin and Milo; one sister, Ella 
Graham; 15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  He was preceded in 
death by two brothers and five sisters.



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