John Rawson Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of John Rawson of Pierson, Iowa is shared. John, born on January 30, 1944, passed away on November 10, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Rawson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Rawson and Alma Rawson (Bashaw); his former wife Lorraine Rawson; his stepmother Marsaline; his parents-in-law, Lawrence "Sam" and Helen Vincent (LaRose); his sister Sylvia Fischer; his siblings-in-law, Dale Nachazel, Bob Frederickson and Lucille Faulkner; and his stepgrandson Kegan Collins.
He is survived by: his wife Kathy "Scooter" Rawson; his children, Laura Staab (Mike) of Marcus, Iowa and Aaron Rawson (Lauren) of Urbandale, Iowa; his stepdaughter Tiffany Collins of Pierson, Iowa; his grandchildren, Brett, Clint, Hailey, Luke Staab, Jack and Jenna Rawson; his stepgrandchildren, Ava, Landen and Rae Collins; his siblings, Jerry Rawson (Connie) of Kingsley, Iowa, Dorothy Ann Nachazel of Bowie, Mary Lou Rawson of Talent, Bonnie Frederickson (Bob) of Pahrump, Roberta Feriancek (Mike) of Prior Lake and Margaret Rawson of Minneapolis, Minnesota; and his siblings-in-law, Ronnie Fischer of Hinton, IA and Elaine Dailey (Kevin). He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Kingsley Funeral Home. A vigil service will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, November 14th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the St. Michael's Catholic Church (210 Brandon St, Kingsley, IA 51028). A burial will be held on Saturday, November 14th 2026 at 11:45 AM at the Grand Meadow Cemetery.
In Lieu of gifts and flowers please direct memorials to: Kirby Place at the Walsh Family Village, 801 E 23rd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, American Legion Nash Post 140 of Kingsley, P. O. Box 46,, Kingsley, IA 51028.
