Kenneth Jay Rawson

Kenneth Jay Rawson

Kenneth Rawson Obituary

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Kenneth was born on May 16, 1927 and passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016. Kenneth was a resident of Central City, Iowa at the time of his passing. He attended country schools and then graduated from Alburnett High School in 1945. He was married to Donna. Visitation: 4 â 7 p.m. Thursday February 18 2016 at Murdoch Funeral Home Cremation Service Marion. Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Friday February 19 2016 at the funeral home by Rev. Sherri Anderson. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to either the Alburnett Historical Society 106 S Main Ave Alburnett IA 52202 or to the Alburnett Foundation to be used towards the Martin Sports Complex P.O. Box 193 Alburnett IA 52202.

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