Lyle Lawson, 87, of Carthage, passed away at The LaMoine in Macomb on
Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 7:46 PM.
Lyle was born August 7, 1936, the son of Marrious and Goldie (Kaler) Lawson in
Keokuk, Iowa. He was raised in the Adrian area and went to high school in
Nauvoo/Colusa and Hamilton. He received his business degree from Gem City
College in Quincy in 1959. He was united in marriage to Cora June Morton from
1959 to 1977 and they had two sons. He was later united in marriage to Marcia
Lowell on July 28, 1979. Lyle enjoyed farming and had also worked many years at
Marine Trust in Carthage. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church in
Carthage where he served as a deacon for many years and baked the bread for
communion each week.
Lyle is survived by two sons, Lex Lawson of Carthage and Mike (Tami) Lawson of
Galesburg; a daughter-in-law, Carol Lawson of Colchester; grandchildren, Alexis
(Brodey) Kramer and Katie Lawson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marcia; a brother, Dale Lawson;
and a sister, Frances Hays.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, December 8, 2023, at Printy
Funeral Home in Carthage with burial to follow in Moss Ridge Cemetery in
Carthage. Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday evening at Printy
Funeral Home in Carthage with family meeting friends from 5:00 – 7:00. Printy
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.