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OBITUARY.Thurza T. Kobison passed quietlyaway at 10 o’clock, Wednesday morning at the home of her son .John \Y. Robison, two aad one half miles west of Bowen. She was born May 6, 1825.She was a kind mother; a charter member of the Congregational church and a true Christian until death called her home.Mrs. Robison is the last of the resident charter members. These two old people, (husband and wife,) lived quietly together, almost unobserved, but they “were lovely and pleasant in their lives and in their death they were not divided.” Out in yonder cemetery they lie side by side, their dust commingling Peace be to their ashes and sacred their resting place. They were Christian people; they loved the church of God; they loved his people and enjoyed the voice of supplication and prayer. They always expected prayer when their pastor called and always seemed to enjoy it. They lived to a good old age and walked the path of life a great many years together. In them was fulfilled the words of the scripture—“Thou shalt come to thy grave in full age, like a shock of corn cometh in its season.—Job 5:26.)The funeral services were held at the old home place on the farm where her son, John W. Robison, now lives. They were conducted by her pastor, Rev. S» A. Wallace*
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Bowen Chronicle
Bowen, Illinois, US
Thu, Jul 18, 1901
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