"Had a lot of fun with her and don at the reunions. So glad we had them now. So many gone. Rest in peace."
In loving memory of
Marian Charlson
January 31, 1922 - February 4, 2021
Marian Charlson, 99, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Thursday morning, February 4, 2021, at her home.
A graveside service and burial will be at 1:30 P.M., Monday, February 15, 2021, at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa. There is no visitation. Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.
It is encouraged to utilize face masks and to observe social distancing guidelines during the services.
Marian Wosoba was born on January 31, 1922 in Baldwin, Iowa, to John and Florence (Bowman) Wosoba. She was a graduate of Baldwin High School and then attended Maquoketa Junior College. She married Donald Stephen Charlson on March 21, 1945 in Clinton, Iowa. He preceded her in death on February 14, 2012.
Following her marriage to Donald she became a homemaker and they lived in Clinton for 11 years. They then moved to California for 32 years. In 1989, they returned to Iowa, settling near her family in Maquoketa.
Those left to honor her memory include a son, Reese (Linda) Charlson of Galena, MO; 4 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Donald, a brother James, and a son Jeffrey in 2007.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Reese and family, Over the years I have got to know Marian and chuckled every time I spoke with her. She always had a way of voicing her feelings without a negative word and had that twinkle in her eye. She loved to talk of the family and never wanting to be a burden. We all have our views of how things should go, and Marian was very proud of her family. Please know we are here for you through this time and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jeremy Venenga - Edward Jones"
"Reese, Linda, and family There are no words that can express the loss that we feel for our dear friend Marian. From the time we first met, 32 years ago, your parents welcomed us as family and treated my boys like their own grandchildren. Countless are the laughs and the memories which we hold dear. I particularly enjoyed our visits to the supermarket. Give that woman a cart, and she could go like mad. I always knew where to find her-in the yogurt section! Such are the times that will continue to fill the void which we now feel. We treasured every moment and am grateful to God for allowing us the time we had with both of them. Know that we are here for you if you need anything. Farewell, neighbor, and enjoy God's peace."
"Reese and Linda, Debbie and the rest of Marian?s family, I am so sorry for your loss. Marian was an amazing, loving and caring lady. I feel very honored to have had the time I had with her. We had many many laughs and good times. I have gained so much from her during my time with her. I not only gained a amazing best friend but I had gained a ?grandma??figure and gained more family. She will be greatly missed and will forever being in my heart. Her spirit lives on in everyone she has encountered. She was always very kind, caring and always happy. "