Clare - Obituaries of Clare Natives Who Emigrated to IL USA *********************************************** Ireland Genealogy Projects Archives Clare Index Copyright ************************************************ File contributed by: Cathy Labath labaths@celticcousins.net OBITUARIES OF CLARE NATIVES WHO EMIGRATED TO IL USA Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; July 4, 1880 FROST – July 1, James Frost, native of County Clare, Parish of Meelich, Ireland, aged 30 years. Funeral from his late residence, No. 3810 Emerald av. To-day at 9:30 to the Church of Nativity, thence by cars to Cavalry Cemetery. Friends and relatives invited to attend. ----------- Decatur Daily Republican; Decatur, Illinois; March 21, 1882 DIED In Piatt county, on Monday, March 20, 1882, JOHN CURRY, aged 90 years. The funeral of the deceased took place from St. Patrick's Church in this city this forenoon, the remains being laid at rest in the Catholic Cemetery. Mr. Curry was a native of County Clare, Ireland, and came to America in January, 1865. He was a father of five children, and had 13 grand-children among other relatives to mourn his death. He was said to be the oldest man in Piatt county. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; April 19, 1885 LAMB – April 17, 1885, Mrs. Ann Lamb, wife of James Lamb, at her residence, 377 West Taylor-st, native of Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral will leave residence Sunday, 10 o'clock a.m., April 19 to Holy Family Church, thence by carriages to Calvary. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; December 1, 1889 RONAN – Nov. 30, at his residence, 82 Wilson-st., Andrew Ronan, aged 38 years; native of County Clare, Ireland; brother of Patrick, Thomas and John Ronan. Funeral Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church, where high mass will be celebrated; thence by Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul RR to Calvary Cemetery. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; December 30, 1890 CURRY – Michael Curry, aged 50 years, husband of the late Mary Curry (nee Downs), native of County Clare, Ireland. Funeral from the residence of his son-in-law, E.J. McGeeney, 232 Ewing-st., Wednesday, Dec. 31, 10 o'clock, to Jesuit Church, where requiem high mass will be celebrated, thence by carriages to Calvary Cemetery. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; January 13, 1891 Patrick Shea, an old resident of Cook County, died at his home in Palos yesterday aged 76 years. Mr. Shea came to America from County Clare, Ireland, in 1836, and settled on a farm at Palos, where he continued to reside to the time of his death. One of his sons is Capt. John D. Shea, of Thirty-fifth Street Station. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; January 19, 1891 HONEN – Jan. 18, at her residence, No. 469 West Fourteenth-st., Bridget Honen (nee Crahan), aged 52 years, native of County Clare, Ireland, mother of Hannah, Sarah, and Rose Honen, Mrs. Clifford, and Mrs. Waters. Members of Married Ladies' Sodality, Holy Family Church. Funeral Tuesday, 9 o'clock a.m. to Holy Family Church, thence by C. and N.W.R.R. to Calvary Cemetery. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; September 17, 1892 ROCHE – Sept. 16 – Officer Thomas Roche, beloved brother of Mrs. Hannah Nealon and Mrs. Mary Norton, native of Carrigaholt, County Clare, Ireland, aged 35 years. Funeral Sunday from his sister's residence, 608 Loomis-st., to St. Pius Church, at 9 a.m. thence by cars to Calvary via C. and N..W.R.R. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; April 13, 1893 CUSACK – Thomas G. Cusack, late of Ottumwa, Ia., native of Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland, aged 55 years. Funeral Friday from his late residence, 482 South Paulina-st., to St. Charles Church, thence by carriages to Calvary. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; October 25, 1893 M'CLOWRY – Oct. 24, at her residence, 5301 Wabash-av., Mary, beloved wife of Officer Michael McLowry, nee Halloran, aged 28 years, native of Parish of Coolneen, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m. to St. Anne's Church, where high mass will be celebrated, thence by carriages to Mount Olivet. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; June 12, 1894 MAHONEY – June 1?, 1894, Mary (nee Gorman), beloved wife of Edmond Mahoney, native of Kilrush, County Clare, aged 52 years. Funeral Wednesday, June 13, at 10 o'clock, from late residence, 858 Dickson-st., to Church of the Annunciation, by carriages to C. and N.W. Ry. Depot and thence by cars to Calvary. ----------- Decatur Weekly Republican; Decatur, Illinois; November 29, 1894 DEATH OF MICHAEL ROGERS The Venerable Gentleman Passes Away This Morning, Aged 97 Years. Mr. Rogers, sr., died this morning at 11:30 o'clock at his home west of the city, at the corner of West Eldorado street and Oakland avenue. His death was caused by old age, he being 97 years old at the time of his demise. The deceased was born in County Claire, Ireland and came to America in 1847. He moved to Decatur in 1852 and for the past 30 years he has resided at the place where he died. For nine years he has been confined to his bed. He leaves a widow and five children, two sons, Michael, jr., and Patrick Rogers, and three daughters, Mrs. J.S. Campbell, Mrs. Geo. B. Peake and Miss Nellie Rogers, to mourn his loss. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; December 28, 1894 MANGAN – Dec. 26, 1894, Mrs. Mary Mangan, nee Newton, native of Knockadrahad, County Clare, widow of James Mangan, Rathkeale, County Limerick, Ireland, mother of Pat, William, John, and the late Mrs. Ryan of Brooklyn, N.Y., Funeral Friday, Dec. 28, from 335 South May-st., at 9:30 a.m., to Holy Family Church, thence by Milwaukee and St. Paul to Calvary. Limerick (Ireland) papers please copy. ----------- Decatur Daily Republican; Decatur, Illinois; February 24, 1898 OLD SETTLER GONE Mrs. Ann Rogers Passed Away This Morning WAS NINETY YEARS OF AGE And Was One of the Most Aged Residents of the County – Born in Ireland and Lived in Decatur Since 1853. From the Daily of Wednesday Mrs. Ann Rogers, widow of the late Michael Rogers, died of a complication of diseases at 8:15 o'clock this morning at her home on the corner of West Eldorado street and Oakland avenue, aged 90 years. Mrs. Rogers was well known and was one of the oldest settlers in the county. The deceased was born in County Claire, Ireland, in 1808, and came to this country in 1851. She came to Decatur in 1853 and has resided here ever since. With her husband she settled on the farm on which she died and has lived in the same place for may years past. She leaves one son, Michael Rogers, and three daughters, Mrs. John S. Campbell, Mrs. Sallie Peake and Miss Ellen Rogers. She leaves two grandchildren, Mrs. Dennis Bradley and Miss Fannie Campbell, and five great grand children. Mrs. Rogers was one of the old members of St. Patrick's Catholic church. She was a charitable and Christian woman and made many warm friends during her lifetime. Mrs. Rogers has been in poor health for the past 16 years, and recently her health has been gradually failing. Her husband died about five years ago. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from St. Patrick's Catholic church and the burial will be at the Catholic cemetery. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; July 27, 1898 LENAHAN – July 26, at 5257 Union-av, John beloved brother of James, Patrick, and Daniel Lenahan and cousin of Bridget Gleason, native of Killuren, County Clare, Ireland, aged 28. Funeral on Thursday at 9 a.m. to Church of Visitation, where high mass will be celebrated, thence to 49th and Halstead-sts depot by cars to Mount Olivet. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; April 18, 1899 CAPTAIN THOMAS MYERS, Chicago, died yesterday at his home, 541 South Leavitt street, after a short illness. He was a native of County Clare, Ireland, and 77 years old. He was a gunner's mate on the old frigate Merrimac in the navy from 1855 until 1858, when he came to Chicago and took command on the bark Norman. He afterwards sailed the schooners Ellen Spry and Daniel E. Balley. Most of his service was in the lumber carrying trade. He left a widow and a brother, Captain Patrick Myers of the schooner Cheney Ames. The funeral will be held at St. Charles Church tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; June 13, 1900 GRANT – James Grant, beloved husband of Mary Grant, nee Cusack, at his residence, 431 W. 15th st., aged 75 years; native of Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland. Burial at Calvary. Private Funeral. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; September 1, 1901 CALLAHAN – Aug. 31, 1901, at 5752 Wabash-av, Susan, beloved wife of Thomas Callahan [nee Moore], sister-in-law of Michael, Owen, and John Callahan and Anthony Donlan, native of County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Monday, Sept. 2, at 9:30, to St. Ann's Church, where high mass will be celebrated; thence by cars to Calvary, via C. and N.W. Ry. New York, Elizabeth, N.J., South Bend, Indianapolis papers please copy. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; February 22, 1902 KEATING – Captain Patrick, Feb. 21, 1902, beloved father of Mrs. John J. Corbett, James, Thomas, the late John Keating of Buffalo, N.Y., native of the parish of Carrigaholt, County Clare, Ireland, at the residence of his daughter, 150 W. 18th st. Funeral Monday, Feb. 24, at 9 a.m. to Sacred Heart Church, where solemn high mass will be celebrated thence by carriages to Calvary. Member of the Married Men's Sodality of Sacred Heart Church. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; March 29, 1903 M'NAMARA – March 27, at 918 Clifton Park-av., Bridget Elizabeth, native of Quin, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral to Blessed Sacrament church at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 30, where solemn high mass will be celebrated, thence by carriages to Mount Carmel. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; April 12, 1903 HOULIHAN – Michael, native of Carrigaholt, County Clare, Ireland, beloved husband of Elizbeth Houlihan (nee Mahoney). Funeral from the late residence, 1559 W. Taylor-st., Monday, 9 a.m. to Our Lady of Sorrow's church, by carriages to Mount Carmel. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; January 10, 1904 LYNCH – Mary Lynch, nee O'Donnell, beloved wife of the late John Lynch and mother of Mrs. Anna E. Cunningham, and sister of Mrs. James Maher, at her residence, 3734 Rockwell st. Funeral Monday, Jan. 11 9 a.m. to St. Agnes' church, where high mass will be celebrated, thence to 49th-st, and Ashland-Ry depot by cars to Mount Olivet; native of County Clare, Ireland. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; March 6, 1904 FITZGERALD – Patrick, March 4, aged 84 years, born County Clare, Ireland, member of C.O.F. No. 131. Funeral Monday, March 7, at 9 a.m. from 424 115th-st., Pullman, to Holy Rosary church, where high mass will be celebrated, thence by carriages to Mount Olivet cemetery. ----------- MOLONEY – Michael, March 4, 1904, at Waukegan, Ill, aged 78 years; husband of Mary Moloney [nee Chambers], father of John, Frank, Charles and Mrs. A. Mines. Native of County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Monday, March 7, 1904, on 12:30 train from Waukegan, Ill., to Calvary. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; April 7, 1904 FITZGERALD – Joseph Fitzgerald, at Maple Park, Ill. April 4, 1904, born in County Clare, Ireland, May 6, 1828. Funeral will occur at St. Mary's Catholic church, Maple Park, Thursday, April 7, at 10 o'clock. Milwaukee and Manitowoc, Wis., papers please copy. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; April 21, 1905 RYAN – Michael, husband of Jane Ryan, nee Cahill, April 19. Funeral Saturday, April 22, at 9 a.m. from 2922 Loomis-st. to St. Bridget's church, by carriages to Calvary. Native of Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; May 9, 1906 COLLINS – James Collins, May 7, 1906, husband of Ann Collins, nee McCarthy; native of Tulla, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Friday, May 17, at 9:30 a.m. from late residence, 411 N. Wood-st., to St. Columbkill's church, where high mass will be celebrated; thence by carriages to Calvary. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; August 3, 1906 KEATING – Thomas Keating, beloved husband of Julia, nee Hackett ,father of John, James, Catherine, Mrs. J. Marsailes, Mrs. J. Bastick, Mrs. L. Kilgallon, native of County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Saturday, Aug. 4, 9:30 a.m., from his late residence, 3225 Lowe- ave., to St. David's church, where high mass will be celebrated by carriages to Mt. Olivet. Buffalo papers please copy. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; November 12, 1906 CONSIDINE – Officer Thomas Considine of the Twenty-seventh precinct, Nov. 10, 1906, beloved husband of the late Mary Considine, nee Ford, father of Bridget Considine, Mrs. Margaret Burns, and Mrs. P.J. Ford, member of Longfellow council, Royal Arcanum, native of Ennistimon, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Tuesday from late residence, 120 S. Morgan-st., at 9:30 a.m. to St. Patrick's church, where solemn high mass will be celebrated, thence by carriages to Calvary. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; May 26, 1907 TUOHY – Margaret Tuohy, beloved wife of Patrick Tuohy, mother of John J. Tuohy, sister of John Lyons of Rogers Park and Edward Lyons of county Clare, Ireland. Member of St. Inella court, No. 378, W.C.O.F. Funeral Sunday, May 26 at 10 o'clock, from her late residence, 149 S. Desplaines-st., to St. Patrick's church. Burial at Calvary cemetery, by carriage. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; October 6, 1907 DE COURT – Margaret DeCourt, nee Canty, beloved wife of Joseph DeCourt, mother of Margaret and daughter of Patrick and Margaret Canty, native of County Clare, Ireland, sister of Mrs. Mary Kilkey and Mrs. Kate McMahon and Nora Canty. Funeral from her late residence, 428 26th-st, Monday, October 7, at 9:30 a.m. to All Saints' church, where solemn high mass will be celebrated, thence by carriages to Mount Olivet. Limerick Ireland papers please copy. ----------- Surbanite Economist; Chicago, Illinois; November 15, 1907 McGUIRE – Michael McGuire died at his home, 6854 Green St, Sunday and was buried Tuesday at Mount Olivet, a solemn requiem high mass being first celebrated at St. Brendan's church. He was husband of the late Annie McDonough McGuire and father of Marie and Austin and brother of John, William, Thomas, and Edward, also Mrs. Kane and Mrs. Canning. He was a native of Ballynugen, County Clare, Ireland. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; November 23, 1907 GALEY – Mrs. Annie Galey, nee Fitzmaurice, aged ?5 years, native of County Clare, Ireland, beloved mother of Thomas J., John S., Wm. H., Francis J., and Daniel B. Galey and Mrs. D.J. Burns, sister of Mrs. Mary McNamara and of the late Officer James B. Fitzmaurice, member of St. Thomas Court No. 89, W.C.O.F. Funeral services at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, from her late residence, 2?2 E 35th-st, to St. Thomas' church, where solemn high mass will be celebrated, thence by carriages to Mount Olivet cemetery. Cleveland and Buffalo papers please copy. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; Dec. 1, 1907 HICKEY – Martin Hickey, beloved son of Patrick and Margaret Hickey of parish of Killard, County Clare, Ireland, and brother of James Hickey, Chicago, departed this life Saturday at 1 o'clock p.m. at St. Bernard's hospital, Englewood, Ill, age 27 years. Member of Order of Hibernians. Funeral services Monday, Dec. 2 9 a.m. from Church of Visitation, Garfield-blvd, and S. Peoria-st. Wake at residence of Simon Kitson, 5610 May-st., Chicago. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; January 26, 1908 MARINAN – John M. Marinan, Jan. 25, 1908, beloved brother of Patrick Marinan, native of Inagh, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Monday from his brother's residence, 3816 Emerald-av., at 9 a.m. to Nativity church, where high mass will be celebrated, thence by carriages to 47th-st., depot, by cars to Mount Olivet. Elmira and Long Island and Ireland papers please copy. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; January 31, 1908 MAHONEY – Patrick Mahoney, beloved husband of Bridget, nee Mahoney, father of John J., William P., George, Mamie, Nellie, Della, Mrs. J.B. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. W. Lee Sullivan, at his residence, 1078 Washington-blvd. Funeral notice later. Native of Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; May 31, 1908 HOFFMAN – Nora Hoffman, at her residence, 4103 State-st., Decoration day, May 30 nee Brown, beloved wife of Arthur, sister of Mrs. James Cragan, Mrs. J. McDonald, and Nellie Brown. Native of Parish Knockerra, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Monday at 9:30 a.m. to St. Elizabeth's church, thence to 47th-st. depot and by cars to Mount Olivet. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; August 19, 1908 CONWAY – Aug. 16, 1908, Mary (nee Maloney), wife of Patrick Conway. Funeral Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 3031 Archer-av. At 9 a.m. to St. Bridget's; carriages to Mount Olivet; native of Killaloe, County Clare, Ireland. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; October 20, 1908 CHRISTY – Elizabeth Christy, at her home, 4858 Grove-av, Oct. 18, 1908, widow of the late John Hill Christy, Esq., J.P., Ballyallivan house, Ballyvaughn, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. Interment Oakwoods cemetery. Irish papers please copy. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; March 20, 1909 OBITUARY THOMAS P. RYAN, brother of Joseph E. G. Ryan of this city and of Capt. John F. Ryan of Fort Worth, Tex., died yesterday at the Chicago Policlinic hospital of tuberculosis developed during the Phillipine war in which he served as an officer for three years in the battalion commanded by Maj. Thomas L. Hartigan of Chicago. He was born in County Clare, Ireland, thirty-three years ago and was the son of the late Lawrence J. and Emily M.F. Ryan, and a nephew of the late Lord Bishop John Ryan of Limerick. He left a widow and an infant son. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; August 29, 1909 COONEY – Michael Cooney, Aug 25, beloved husband of the late Mary, nee Fogarty, father of Mrs. K. Lynch, Mrs. D.J. Sullivan, Nellie and J.P. Cooney. Native of County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Sunday, 10 a.m. from 2147 W. 12th-st., near 40th av., to Presentation church, carriages to Calvary. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; September 10, 1909 McGRATH – Michael McGrath, native of Tulla, County Clare, Ireland, beloved husband of Winifred McGrath, nee O'Halloran, fond father of Matthew, John, Michael, Thomas, Mary, James and Arthur McGrath. Funeral notice later, old No. 708 S. Homan-av., new No. 1421 ----------- The Daily Review; Decatur, Illinois; February 16, 1910 JOHN MURPHY DIES AT DAUGHTER'S HOME Worked for City Street Department Nearly Forty Years John H. Murphy, for sixty-one years a resident of Decatur, forty of which years he spent in the employ of the city, died at 1:18 p.m. Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Taylor, 1523 East Eldorado street. Mr. Murphy would have been 82 years of age had he lived until March 4. Death was due to old age and to a stroke of paralysis which he sustained about five months ago. BORN IN COUNTY CLAIRE Mr. Murphy was born in County Claire, Ireland, March 4, 1824, and came to this country with his parents when he was 20 years of age. At first the family lived in New York, but later came west to Chicago, then to Decatur. Decatur, when Mr. Murphy first came here, was a prairie village, with out railroads, though the Illinois Central had just been completed. Because of his early knowledge of Decatur and his reliable memory Mr. Murphy was a pleasant companion. STREET DEPARTMENT. During his early years here Mr .Murphy worked at various occupations. While the rolling mills were here he worked there. About 1870 he went to work for the city street department and was with that department until about a year ago. Mr. Murphy's wife, who died some time ago, was Miss Mary A. Connelly, sister of Mike Connelly. Six children were born to the union, of whom four survive. They are Mrs. Lizzie A. Taylor, Miss Sadie Murphy, and Miss Nell Murphy of Decatur and Joseph A. Murphy of San Francisco. The funeral will be held from St. Patrick's church at a time yet to be set. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; August 27, 1910 CROWE – Luke Crowe, at his residence, 4016 Indiana-av, beloved husband of Mary nee Greene, fond father of Loretta M, and Frank M. Native of Tarnoon parish of Knockerra, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral notice later. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; June 1, 1911 KELLY – Mary Kelly, nee Murray, at her residence, 2052 W. 13th-st.; beloved wife of John Kelly, sister of the late Michael Murray; native of Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland. Member of St. Lawrence court, No. 710, W.C.O.F. and Married Ladies' sodality of St. Charles' church. Funeral notice later. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; October 16, 1911 DOWNS – Oct. 15, 1911, Thomas J. Downs, beloved son of Bridget and the late John Downs, brother of William, Michael, John, Margaret, and the late Ella and Maria; native of Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland; member of Garfield court 1119, C.O.F., and Chicago council, K.C. Funeral Tuesday, Oct. 19, 9:30 a.m. sharp, from the residence of his mother, 922 E. 44th st, to St. Ambrose's church, thence by carriages to Mt. Olivet. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; December 28, 1911 BUSH – Mary Bush, [nee Vaughan], Dec. 26, 1911, relict of the late James Bush, and fond mother of John W. and Patrick J. Bush, Mrs. E.B. Madden and the late Mrs. Margaret Moynihan, native of Killaloe, County Claire, Ireland. Funeral Friday, Dec. 29, 1911, 9:30 a.m. from his late residence, 1133 Albion-ave. to St. Ignatius' church, where solemn high mass will be celebrated, thence by carriages to Calvary. Beardstown and Virginia, Ill, papers please copy. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; January 5, 1912 RYAN – Joseph E.G. Ryan, suddenly Jan. 1. Native of Ennis, County Clare, Ireland; husband of late Elizabeth Fogarty Ryan, brother of John F., and the late Thomas P. Member of Daniel O'Connell council, K. of C.; Chicago Athletic association and South Shore C.C. Funeral from residence of the Rev. Maurice J. Dorney, 621 W. 45th-st., to St. Gabriel's church, 45th and Wallace sts, today at 10 a.m. Automobiles to Calvary. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; August 18, 1912 BLAKE – Daniel Blake, Aug. 17, 1912, beloved husband of Catherine, nee King, brother of Michael Blake and uncle of the Rev. P.J. Blake, native of County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Tuesday Aut. 20, at 9 a.m. from his late residence, 2544 W. Polk-st., to Precious Blood church, where high mass will be celebrated thence by carriages to Mount Carmel. Member of No. 313 National Union. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; October 26, 1912 O'HERN – Catherine C. O'Hern, beloved daughter of Michael and Susan [nee Kennedy], niece of Lawrence O'Hern, Mrs. J. Healy and the late Patrick and Thomas O'Hern, native of Cranny, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Sunday at 9 a.m. from the residence of her uncle, Lawrence O'Hern, 4149 N. Ridgeway-av. To Our Lady of Mercy church. Carriages to California – av. Station. Logan Square branch Metropolitan elevated, to Mount Carmel cemetery. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; Dec. 5, 1912 OBITUARY MICHAEL COLLINS, pioneer banker of Peotone and one of the best known residents of Will county, died Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in Ann Arbor, Mich., while visiting his daughter, Mrs. James F. Breakey. Mr. Collins was born in County Clare, Ireland, on Oct. 15, 1845. He is survived by his widow and three children, Mrs. Breakey, Mrs. Arthur Genter of Sheboygan, Wis., and Paul M. Collins. The funeral of Mr. Collins will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Peotone. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; April 4, 1913 MAHONEY – Mrs. Mary Mahoney, nee Collins, wife of the late Patrick Mahoney, formerly of Moveen, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral from the late residence, 9217 Ontario-av, South Chicago, Saturday, at 8:20 a.m., St. Patrick's church, by carriages to Mount Olivet. WALSH –Mary Walsh, nee Cooney, April 3d, 1913, beloved wife of Martin Walsh, sister of Mrs. M. Burke, Michael and John Cooney, native Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland, at her residence, 3158 So. Halsted-st. Funeral notice later. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; April 25, 1913 GARRITY – Patrick J. Garrity, beloved husband of the late Kate, nee Dwyer, and father of Daniel; brother of Catherine and Daniel; native of Tullig, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Saturday, 9 a.m. from late residence, 2840 Emerald-av to All Saints' church, thence by carriages to Mount Olivet. Member of Father Perez council No. 1444, K. of C. MAHONEY – Thomas Mahoney, April 22, at Burlington, N. Dak., son of the late Patrick and Mary Mahoney, native of Moveen, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Saturday, April 26, from his sister's residence, Mrs. John Keane, 9217 Ontario-av, at 8 a.m to St Patrick's church, by carriages to Mount Olivet. ----------- The Daily Review; Decatur, Illinois; November 14, 1913 MRS. M. HOGAN AGED 80 DIES Had Lived Here 55 Years; Mrs. Dinneen's Aunt. Mrs. Margaret Hogan, aged eighty years, died at St. Mary's hospital at 3:30 o'clock Friday morning. Death came after an illness of a month's duration. It was caused by asthma. Mrs. Hogan had lived in Decatur fifty-five years and was well known here. Mrs. Hogan was born in County Claire, Ireland, in 1833. She leaves one son, Charles Hogan, of Hannibal, Mo. Mrs. Dan Dinneen is a niece. FUNERAL SATURDAY. The funeral will be held at 1:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon from St. Patrick's church. The body was removed to Moran's undertaking parlors. Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; November 16, 1913 M'NAMARA – Matthew McNamara, native of Parish Ruon, town of Ennis, County Clare, Ireland, husband of the late Caroline, nee McKay, father of Thomas and Mrs. J.F. Murphy. Funeral Monday, Nov. 17, from the residence of his daughter, 4110 N. Claremont-av. At 8:30 a.m to Queen of Angels church, where high mass will be celebrated, thence by carriages to Calvary ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; February 28, 1914 DAVORAN – James Davoran, beloved husband of Annie, nee McNamara, fond father of Nora, Esther, Margaret and James, brother of John, Thomas and Dennis Davoran. Funeral from his late residence, ?919 Bishop-st. Sunday, March 1 at 9 a.m. to St .Brendan's church, thence to Mount Olivet. Native of County Clare, Ireland; member of St. Malachy's Court, 904, C.O.F. ----------- Suburbanite Economist; Chicago, Illinois; April 24, 1914 John McDonnell of 6817 Racine Ave., died on April 19 and was buried from St. Brendan's church, 67th and Racine Ave., Wednesday, April 22nd. Mr. McDonnell was a native of County Clare, Ireland, and a member of the Married Men's Sodality, Holy Family Parish, and Division No. 7. A.O.H. Besides his wife, Mary Fallon McDonnell, he leaves nine children, Mrs. T. Coughling, Mrs. A. Seguia, Mrs. T. Landers, Mrs. D. Chulhane, Mrs. C. Richardson, Mrs. J. McGuin, Kathryn, Frances and Loretta McDonnell; and two brothers, Charles and Frank McDonnell, and one sister, Mrs. C. Carrig. Interment was at Mt. Olivet. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; May 6, 1914 LYONS – Anna Lyons, nee Ryan, May 4, suddenly, at her residence, 6952 Throop-st., beloved wife of James and fond mother of James and Cecelia, daughter of John and Ella Ryan, sister of Mrs. Casey, Mrs. Sheehy, John, Delia, Nellie, Margaret, Josephine, Katherine, Agnes, Patrick, James and Martin Ryan. Funeral notice later. Native of Broadford, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Thursday, May 7, at 9 a.m. to St. Brendin's church, where high mass will be celebrated. Interment at Mount Olivet by autos. Arrangements for seats may be made by calling J.J. Suliman, Wentworth 5829. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; June 26, 1914 MEEHAN – John J. Meehan, June 25, 1914, dearly beloved husband of Kitty [nee Droney], fond father of Henry, John, Susie, Catherine and Mary Meehan, brother of Patrick, Michael, Mrs. Flannigan, and the late Mrs. Carney, at residence, 3811 Emerald- av. Funeral Sunday, June 28, at 8 a.m. to Nativity church, thence by autos to Mount Olivet. Member of Gen. Meagher council No. 493. National Union, Electric council No. 50 K.O.T.M. Native of Inagh, County Clare, Ireland. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; September 17, 1915 HOULIHAN – Patrick Houlihan, beloved husband of Ann Houlihan, nee Fitzgerald, father of Molly Houlihan and brother of the late John Houlihan. Funeral Saturday, Sept. 18, at 9 a.m. from the late residence, 1613 McHenry-st., to Annunciation church, where high mass will be celebrated; carriages to Calvary. Native of parish of Listeen, County Clare, Ireland. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; October 17, 1915 DRONEY, Oct. 16, 1915, dearly beloved husband of Mary, nee Nagle, beloved father of Lillian, Cecelia, James and Margaret Droney, fond brother of Mrs. J. Meehan, Mrs. P. Nagle, Mrs. J. Sullivan , Mrs. T. Barton, at his residence, 3411 W. 38th-st. Funeral Monday, Oct. 18, at 9 a.m. to St. Agnus' church, where high mass will be celebrated by autos to Mount Olivet; member of St. Patrick Henry council No. 623, N.U.; native of Ennistymon, County Clare, Ireland. For seats or autos, call Yards 685. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; February 20, 1916 AUSTIN – John Austin, beloved husband of Annie [nee McKnight], father of Mary, Katherine and Winifred, brother of Father James Austin of Ireland , native of Carrigaholt, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Monday at 9 a.m. from late residence, 2816 Lowe-av., to All Saints' church, where high mass will be celebrated, thence by autos to Mount Olivet. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; May 4, 1916 HENCHY – Martin G. Henchy, husband of the late Margaret, nee Bergman, fond uncle of Delia, Marie, Neil, and Willie. Native of Carrigaholt, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral from late residence, 6314 S. Irving-av., Friday, May 5, 9:30 a.m. to St. Rita's church, where solemn high mass will be celebrated; thence by automobiles to Mount Olivet. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; June 26, 1916 CROTTEY – Mary Crottey, nee Handrahan, June 25, beloved wife of the late John Crottey and mother of Mrs. Mary McInerney, John Kane, Mrs. Margaret Cusack. Funeral Wednesday, at 9 a.m , from her late residence, 662, W. 18th-st., to Sacred Heart church, where high mass will be celebrated thence by autos to Calvary. Native of Lisheen, County Clare, Ireland. Member of St. Stanislaus court, No. 32, W.O.O.F. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; October 14, 1916 PATRICK O'HERN, of 5706 South Park avenue died at his son's residence on Thursday at the age of 78. He enjoyed one of the happiest moments of his life last year when his son, Msgr. O'Hern was appointed vice rector of the American college in Rome, with the right of succession. Born in County Clare, Ireland, March 17, 1838, he came to this country in 1864. Besides Msgr. O'Hern he is survived by John O'Hern, general superintendent of Armour & Co., James and Thomas O'Hern, Mrs. C.A. McMahon, and Sister Mary Gonzago. Services will be held at St. Anselm's Roman Catholic church this morning at 10 o'clock. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; May 20, 1917 HOGAN – Patrick Hogan, at the residence of his cousin, John Hogan, 4310 Greenwood- av, beloved son of Johanna and the late John fond brother of Mrs. M. Gantley, Mary, John and Martin Hogan. Native of Moveen, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral notice later. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; July 17, 1917 CLARE – Catherine Clare, nee Harrigan, beloved wife of Matthew Clare, fond mother of James and Mary, sister of Mrs. John Hogan, Johanna, Mary, Martin and John, native of Rehey, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Wednesday from her late residence, 2722 W. Congress-st., to Precious Blood church, 10 o'clock; by autos to Mount Olivet. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; February 13, 1918 SYNAN – Mary Ann Synan, nee McCarthy, native of Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland, at residence, 5141 N. Western-av., beloved wife of Patrick and fond mother of Cecelia, Mary and John, sister of Patrick McCarthy, and Mrs. A.J. Hoffner. Funeral Thursday at 9:30 a.m. to St. Mathias' church, where high mass will be celebrated. Interment Mount Olivet cemetery. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; February 22, 1918 KEANE – Michael Keane, beloved husband of Delia Keane, nee McGuire, brother of Patrick and Margaret Keane, and Mrs. Michael Connell; native of Munmore, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Saturday, Feb. 23. at 9:30 a.m. from his late residence, 115 Cherry-ave., to Church of the Immaculate Conception where high mass will be celebrated. Autos to Mt. Olivet. Division 8 A.O.H., will meet at 8:30 p.m. Friday evening at Halsted and Division-st. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; April 28, 1918 McNAMARA –Johanna McNamara, nee Kelly, beloved wife of the late Edward, fond mother of John E., Joseph P., Stephen, Minnie, Lillie, and the late Patrick, sister of Mary Kelly and Bridget Quilty of Sydney, Australia. Native of Parish Parteen, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Monday, 9 a.m. from her late residence, 830 W. 36th st., to Nativity church, where requiem high mass will be celebrated; by autos to Mount Olivet. For seats call Yards 867. Member of division No. 1, L.A., A.O.H. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; May 10, 1918 BREW – William Brew, May 9, beloved husband of Lillian A., father of Richard, Lillian, William H., Clarence, and Margaret, born in Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland, June 6, 1838. Funeral from late residence, 1523 E. 72d-st., Saturday, 2:30 p.m. under auspices of Richard Cole lodge No. 697, A.F. & A.M.; also member of Sinai chapter No. 185. Interment Graceland. New York City papers please copy. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; January 14, 1919 HOUGH – Martin Hough, beloved husband of Margaret Hough, nee Maloney, father of Dr. Michael F., Lieut. James of O. F.D., Sergt. Joseph M., of A.E.F., in France, Dr. John F., Sue, Margaret, Mariellen, Ceil, and the late Kathryn Hough, native of County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m. from his late residence, 6437 Lakewood- av, to St. Ignatius church, where solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated; auto to Calvary. Member of Annunciation court No. 28, C.O.F. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; March 4, 1919 Mother of Two Chicago Priests Dies at Dixon Mrs. Anna Kearney, who died Sunday at Dixon, Ill, was the mother of Father William L. Kearney, pastor of the Precious Blood church here; Father Joseph R. Kearney of St. Anne's church, Dr. James F. Kearney, and Peter E. Kearney, also Chicagoans. Another son, Charles, resides in Dixon. Mrs. Kearney was one of the oldest settlers in Dixon, going there in 1852. She was born in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral services will be held at Dixon on Thursday. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; April 3, 1919 O'CONNELL – Michael O'Connell, April 1, 1919, native of Enigh, Monmore, County Clare, Ireland, beloved husband of Delia, nee Keane, father of Joseph and George O'Connell, brother of Mrs .Mary Lane. Funeral Friday at 9 a.m from late residence, 1151 Cherry-av., to Immaculate Conception church where solemn high mass will be celebrated. Autos to Mt. Olivet. Member of Northwest lodge, No. 87. Columbian Knights. For reservations phone Humboldt 2773. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; June 29, 1919 SHEEHAN – Mary Sheehan, nee Kelly, June 27, beloved wife of the late Thomas Sheehan, mother of Marie, William, Michael, John , Edward, and the late Margaret, at her residence, 1733 N. Robey-st.. Funeral Monday, June 30, at 9 a.m. at Annunciation church, where solemn high mass will be celebrated; autos to Calvary. Member of Annunciation court No. 19, W.C.O.f.; native of County Clare, Ireland. Information call Monroe 624. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; July 30, 1919 POWERS – Joseph Powers, July 29, 1919, suddenly. Dearly beloved son of James and Margaret O'Neill, fond brother of John J., Patrick, Michael, Thomas, Francis, Helen, Mrs. Edward H. Powers. Native of Erribul, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral notice later. ----------- Decatur Review; Decatur, Illinois; October 4, 1919 FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. CURRY Three Church Buildings in West Her Memorial. Bement, Oct. 4 – Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Curry were held at 9 o'clock Friday morning in St. Michaels Catholic church, Rev. Father Selk conducted the service. Burial was in Bement cemetery. Pallbearers were T.A. Roche, N. Kelley, Patrick Ford, Theodore Ford, William B. Fleming and Richard M. Fleming. These were selected by Mrs. Curry. BORN IN IRELAND. Mrs. Curry, whose maiden name was Dorick, was born in County Clare, Ireland, May 10, 1841. She came to America when she was bout twenty-five years old and later came to Bement, where in 1872* she also became the wife of Patrick Curry, also a native of Ireland. They moved to a farm southwest of Bement which is still in the possession of the family. To them were born seven children, Daniel, John, Lawrence, Patrick, Michael, Katherine and Cordelia, only one of whom, Catherine, is the wife of M.M. Ford is now living. Mr. Curry died several years ago. Mrs. Curry was a generous contributor to all charitable purposes. As a memorial to her generosity three churches were built in Montana, Colorado and Oregon. * [Illinois statewide marriage index indicates Catherine Dorick and Patrick Curry were married 8/12/1869 in Piatt County, Illinois.] ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; November 16, 1919 LINNANE – John Linnane, brother of Patrick, Jane and Mrs. William Shields. Native of Ballybreen, Kilfrenora, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Monday, Nov. 17 at 9:30 a.m. from brother's residence, 4433 Gladys-ave. to St. Mel's church. Autos to Mount Carmel. For reservations call Kedzie 2394. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; June 5, 1921 FLAHERTY – Catherine Flaherty, nee McKnight, beloved wife of Patrick, mother of Michael and Daniel, sister of Della Winnifred, Patrick Siney and Michael McKnight, Mrs. William Stauffer, and Mrs. Anna Austin; native of Cress, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Monday, 9 a.m,, from late residence, 3116 Parnell-ave. to St. David's church where high mass will be celebrated; by autos to Mount Olivet. For information call Yards 1158. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; March 6, 1922 BOYLE – Peter Boyle, fond brother of Catherine, Della, and Patrick, Mrs. James Egan, Mrs. Thomas Quinn, Mrs. P. Quinn, Mrs. L. Essex and Mrs. John Ryan. Funeral Wednesday 9 a.m. from late residence, 5532 Sangamon-st., to Visitation church, where high mass will be celebrated. Interment at Mount Olivet. For reservations call Yards 6662. Native of Quilty, County Clare, Ireland. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; September 3, 1922 HOWE – Matthew Howe, beloved husband of Margaret, nee Brody, fond brother of Thomas, Mrs. F. Ottaway, Mrs. J. Forbis, Mrs. J. Daly, John and Patrick Howe. Native of Knockmore, Kilmihill, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Monday at 9 a.m, from late residence, 7515 St. Lawrence-ave., to St. Dorothy's church, where requiem high mass will be celebrated. Interment Mount Olivet. Member of St. Dorothy's branch Holy Name society. For seats call Stewart 1908. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; September 24, 1922 HAUGH – Michael Haugh, beloved husband of Annie, nee Maloney, father of John, Mary, Thomas and Leo Joseph, brother of Patrick, Martin, Mary and Mrs. John Sweeney, and late William, Thomas, John, Simon, and Catherine. Native of Killard, Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Tuesday 9 a.m. from late residence, 933 W. 50th st. to Church of St. John the Baptist, where high mass will be celebrated. Interment at Mt. Olivet. For reservations call Yards 0662. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; May 18, 1923 FLYNN – Ellen Flynn, nee Naughton, devoted wife of Patrick, beloved mother of Mrs. Anna Nelson, Joseph, John, and the late Richard Flynn, fond sister of Mrs. Mary Fish, Mrs. Anna Cunningham, and the late Susie Hastings, Bridget Hurley, and Margaret Morse; native of Tursliebe, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral from late residence, 3348 W. Van Buren-st., Saturday, May 10, at 9:30 a.m. to Our Lady of Sorrows church. Burial Cavalry. Information, Kenzie 2394. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; October 7, 1923 O'DEA – Daniel O'Dea, son of Thomas and Mary O'Dea, nee McNamara, brother of Patrick, Thomas, Michael, Mrs. Fee and the late Mrs. Collins. Funeral Monday from sister's residence, 1418 E. 65th pl, to Corpus Christi church. Burial Mount Olivet. Native of Ballynneally, County Clare, Ireland. Member of Chicago Street Car Men's Union No. 241. For information call Yards 0124. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; December 28, 1923 BOLAND – Thomas Boland, beloved husband of Margaret V., nee Dunne, beloved father of Gene, Mrs. Margaret Lang, Thomas and Mrs. Mao Cullen, beloved son of Ann Boland of County Clare, Ireland, brother of John, Mrs. Mary Powers, Evanston, Ill, and Mrs. Susan Ryan, County Clare, Ireland, and a brother of Mrs. Margaret Riley of Santa Rosa, Cal. Funeral Saturday, Dec. 29 at 9:30 a.m, from the residence, 2430 N. Sawyer-av to St. Sylverster's church, where high mass will be celebrated. Interment Calvary. Warden of Lafayette council, No. 361, K. of C., Member of Manning court, C.O.F. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; April 27, 1924 DOHERTY – Margaret A. Doherty, nee McNamara, beloved wife of Cornelius, fond mother of Ellen, Cecelia, John A., and James E., sister of Mrs. P.T. Harrington, and James McNamara, born in Kilkishen, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Monday, April 28, at 9:30 a.m, from late residence, 532 N. Hamlin-ave to Our Lady of the Angels church. Interment Mount Carmel. For reservations phone Belmont 2533. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; Jan. 18, 1925 MALONEY – Bridget Maloney, nee Fitzgerald, beloved wife of Michael, mother of Mary, Thomas and Annabel, sister of Mrs. Mary Morgan, Patrick and Simon Fitzgerald, native of Tullaha, County Clare, Ireland, at residence, 5250 Morgan-st. Funeral notice later. For information call Yards 0662. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; Jan. 28, 1925 HOULIHAN – Patrick A. Houlihan, a native of Moveen, County Clare, Ireland, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Edward McKay, of 117 E. Oak-st.; husband of Mary O'Connell; father of John and Michael Houlihan, Mrs. Edward McKay and Mrs. George Lawler. Funeral services and interment at Litchfield, Ill, Thursday morning. ----------- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; August 9, 1925 HOGAN – Mary Hogan, nee Hickey, at her residence, 4313 Berkeley-ave., beloved wife of the late Patrick, fond mother of John and Mamie, native of Moveen, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral Monday at 9 a.m. to St. Ambrose church, by autos to Mount Olivet. McCARTHY – Annie McCarthy, nee Hanrahan, beloved wife of John McCarthy, fond mother of Walter and the late Sonnie McCarthy, sister of Margaret, John Thomas, Mrs. R. O'Connor, and the late Michael and Peter Hanrahan, at residence, 7916 S. Justine-st. Funeral Monday, Aug. 10, at 9:30 a.m. to St. Sabina's church, where solemn requiem mass will be celebrated. Interment Mount Olivet. Native of Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland. Jersey City, N.J.. papers please copy. Please omit flowers. ----------- Decatur Review; Decatur, Illinois; December 3, 1925 MATTHEW HEHIR, LONG ILL, DIES Suffered Stroke of Apoplexy Month Ago Matthew Hehir, 2031 East Prairie street, died at his home at 1:30 o'clock Friday morning after suffering for a long time. He suffered a stroke of apoplexy about a month ago. He was born in County Claire, Ireland, March 5, 1855, coming to this county at the age of nine years and settlling in Lostant, Ill., with his parents. He then moved to Wapsella, Ill., where he was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Greene. To this union were born twelve children, two of which preceded him in death. He leaves his wife Catherine and the following children: T.H. Hehir, of Rockford, Ill.; Mrs. E.J. McManus of Heyworth, Ill., Mrs. T.A. O'Neil of Clinton , Ariz; Mrs. John Hart, Mrs. Joe Hart, Mrs. Walter Masterson, Mrs. Charles Yates of Decatur; Elizabeth, Irene and Esther at home. He also leaves fourteen grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Mary McGrath of Union, Ore., and Mrs. Kattie McGrath of Des Moines, Ia.. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic church,, of the M.W. of A., and the Royal Neighbors lodge of Wapella, Ill. The body was removed to the Moran & Sons funeral home and prepared for burial. ----------- Decatur Herald; Decatur, Illinois; August 1, 1928 MATTOON WOMAN DIES MONDAY Funeral of Mrs. Margaret Phelan Will Be Conducted Thursday. MATTOON, Aug 1 – Mrs. Margaret Walsh Phelan, widow of the late John Phelan, died in her home, 2404 Western avenue Monday evening, at 7:15 o'clock after a several months illness from complications. She was seriously ill but two weeks. Mrs. Phelan was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Walsh and was born in County Clare, Ireland, Sept. 15, 1847. She came with her parents to America in 1863 and located in Mattoon where they resided for many years on the site where the First Baptist church was built on corner Nineteenth and Richmond avenue. Later they purchased a home in Western avenue. She saw Mattoon grow from a village to its present size. She was married to John Phelan in this city in 1870 *. Seven children were born to the union four of whom preceded her in death. Mrs. Phelan was the last of a family of six children. She was a member of the Catholic church all her life and a member of the Immaculate Conception. She is survived by two sons Leonard and Robert Phelan and one daughter Miss Florence Phelan, all at home. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 o'clock Thursday morning in the church of the Immaculate Conception by the pastor Rev Father Cusack. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. * [ Illinois Statewide Marriage Index indicates that John Phelan and Margaret Walsh were married 9/19/1868 in Coles County, Illinois] ----------- Suburbanite Economist; Chicago, Illinois; June 10, 1930 McINERNEY – Patrick McInerney, beloved husband of Marie O'Neill McInerney, devoted father of Michael J., Jeremiah F., Patrick D., Jr., James J., Joseph T., the late Susan, Hanora, Thomas and Norah McInerney. Funeral from late residence, 9836 Carpenter st., Saturday, June 7, at 9 a.m. to St. Margaret's church; interment at Holy Sepulchre. Native of Ennistymon, County Clare, Ireland. ----------- Suburbanite Economist; Chicago, Illinois; May 12, 1931 PURTELL – Helen Purtell (nee Naughton), beloved wife of Martin, fond mother of John, James, William, Helen, Marie, sister of Patrick Naughton, Mrs. Catherine Tenny, Mrs. Nora Curtin and the late Thomas, James, Mrs. Mary Clasby, Mrs. Johanna Nolan and Mrs. Bridget Fitzgerald. At her residence, 5628 Green st., Native of Truscleave, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral will be held today, May 12, at 9 a.m.,to Visitation church. Interment will be at Mount Olivet. Phone Canal 0041. ----------- Suburbanite Economist; Chicago, Illinois; March 9, 1941 MICHAEL HEDIGAN DIES HERE AT 69 Funeral Services Will Be Held Tomorrow in Church Michael Hedigan, 69, 1276 W. 72nd st., for many years a resident of the South side, died Friday morning at his home after a long illness. Funeral services will be held tomorrow in the St. Brendan Catholic church, Marquette rd. and Racine ave. Born in County Clare, Ireland, Mr. Hedigan was brought to this country by his parents when he was a baby. For the past 14 years he operated a grocery and delicatessen store at the 72nd st. address. Before that he had operated a store for many years at 57th st. and Ashland ave. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Nellie Hadigan; a son, Arthur, of the 72nd st. address, and a daughter, Mrs. Mabelle Parkman, 7822 Laflin st.