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2021
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Francis Lawler Obituary
He was born on Nov. 25, 1961. in Fort Madison, to Francis and Lois A. Hansen Lawler II. He married Janet S. Staub on Nov. 18, 1999, in Carthage, Ill. He was a truck driver when he was younger, a respiratory therapist, and later he did a motor route for the Fort Madison Daily Democrat. He was an amateur weather enthusiast and enjoyed fishing and his animals.
Frank is survived by his wife, Janet Lawler of Fort Madison; his father, Frank Lawler II of Keokuk; his aunt/mother, Rose Marie Henderson of Montrose; one sister, Dr. Jennifer Lawler of Argyle; four brothers, Ben Lawler of Fort Madison, Daniel Lawler of Fort Madison, James (Gina) Henderson Jr. of Cedar Hills, Texas and John (Anna) Henderson of Las Vegas, Nev.; one niece, Meagan Lawler; and one nephew, Michael Lawler.
He was preceded in death by his mother and one brother, Joseph Henderson.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22, with the family to receive friends 4-6 p.m. Friday at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory.
The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory, with Pastor Andrew Wiese officiating. Burial will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Fort Madison.
A memorial has been established in Frank's name. Online condolences to Frank's family may be left at the King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory website: www.kinglynk.com.
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