The entire city was saddened last Friday evening when it learned of the death of Conductor Thos. Keefe. While his death was not unexpected, yet few were prepared the actual announcement. Mr. Keefe was so well known and was such a genial, good natured friend of hundreds of people in this part of the state and had always appeared to be in perfect physical condition that all were reluctant to believe that this was his final illness.
The fatal malady, heart trouble, first attacked him last March. He consulted many prominent physicians, but they could do nothing for him. He was even able to return to his run for a few trips about six weeks ago but was soon forced to give up his work.
THE FUNERAL
The funeral services were held at the Sacred Heart church Monday morning and was largely attended by the many friends of the deceased. Rev. Father Nolan chanted the sacred funeral rites of the Catholic church, and the Sacred Heart choir furnished the music. The pall bearers were, Jas. Long, J. H. Howell, H. A. Cooke, Jas. Sterling, Chas. Chance, and G. Merrill. The burial was in Calvary cemetery.
OBITUARY
Thos. Keefe was born at Maple Park, Illinois and was 54 years old the 22nd of last February. On the 19th of April 1893 he was united in marriage with Miss Mayme Whitty at Tama, Iowa, who with five children, Nellie, Lester, Stephen, Dorothy, and Thomas, and one brother live to mourn his death. The brother was unable to attend the funeral on account of sickness. Those attending the funeral from out of the city were, Comrad J. M. Keefe of Elma, Iowa; Geo. Keefe, Maple Park, Ill.; Ed Whitty, Misses Rose and Allie Whitty, Mr. and Mrs. Kleinbeck, Milton Jane, Chicago; Will Collins and family, Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Carney, Mason City; Nick Furlong, Marshalltown; Geo. Hoover, Sioux City; Ed Connell, Clinton; Condr. Perkins, Sioux City.
The deceased was a faithful member of the Order of Foresters and a loyal member of the Order of Railway Conductors. He has been in the service of the Northwestern railroad for thirty-three years. He came to Eagle Grove in May 1893. As an employ he was faithful to the interests of the company and also endeared himself in the hearts of the traveling public and has friends all over the country, friendships formed while doing many little kindnesses not required by the rule book: all of whom will grieve over his untimely death. He was a kind, generous, and indulgent father, provided well for his family and time and again while out on his run contributed from his own purse to the welfare of some unfortunate traveler. His work was well and faithfully done, ever obedient to the teachings of his church and the precepts of good citizenship and the entire city joins in expressing heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing relatives who survive him.
EAGLE GROVE EAGLE
Eagle Grove, Iowa
Thursday, December 4, 1913
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Age: 54 yr; 9 mo; 6 da
Burial December 1, 1913
Source: Foust Funeral Home, Eagle Grove, IA
Source: wrightgenie
The fatal malady, heart trouble, first attacked him last March. He consulted many prominent physicians, but they could do nothing for him. He was even able to return to his run for a few trips about six weeks ago but was soon forced to give up his work.
THE FUNERAL
The funeral services were held at the Sacred Heart church Monday morning and was largely attended by the many friends of the deceased. Rev. Father Nolan chanted the sacred funeral rites of the Catholic church, and the Sacred Heart choir furnished the music. The pall bearers were, Jas. Long, J. H. Howell, H. A. Cooke, Jas. Sterling, Chas. Chance, and G. Merrill. The burial was in Calvary cemetery.
OBITUARY
Thos. Keefe was born at Maple Park, Illinois and was 54 years old the 22nd of last February. On the 19th of April 1893 he was united in marriage with Miss Mayme Whitty at Tama, Iowa, who with five children, Nellie, Lester, Stephen, Dorothy, and Thomas, and one brother live to mourn his death. The brother was unable to attend the funeral on account of sickness. Those attending the funeral from out of the city were, Comrad J. M. Keefe of Elma, Iowa; Geo. Keefe, Maple Park, Ill.; Ed Whitty, Misses Rose and Allie Whitty, Mr. and Mrs. Kleinbeck, Milton Jane, Chicago; Will Collins and family, Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Carney, Mason City; Nick Furlong, Marshalltown; Geo. Hoover, Sioux City; Ed Connell, Clinton; Condr. Perkins, Sioux City.
The deceased was a faithful member of the Order of Foresters and a loyal member of the Order of Railway Conductors. He has been in the service of the Northwestern railroad for thirty-three years. He came to Eagle Grove in May 1893. As an employ he was faithful to the interests of the company and also endeared himself in the hearts of the traveling public and has friends all over the country, friendships formed while doing many little kindnesses not required by the rule book: all of whom will grieve over his untimely death. He was a kind, generous, and indulgent father, provided well for his family and time and again while out on his run contributed from his own purse to the welfare of some unfortunate traveler. His work was well and faithfully done, ever obedient to the teachings of his church and the precepts of good citizenship and the entire city joins in expressing heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing relatives who survive him.
EAGLE GROVE EAGLE
Eagle Grove, Iowa
Thursday, December 4, 1913
Page 1; Column 1
Age: 54 yr; 9 mo; 6 da
Burial December 1, 1913
Source: Foust Funeral Home, Eagle Grove, IA
Source: wrightgenie
The entire city was saddened last Friday evening when it learned of the death of Conductor Thos. Keefe. While his death was not unexpected, yet few were prepared the actual announcement. Mr. Keefe was so well known and was such a genial, good natured friend of hundreds of people in this part of the state and had always appeared to be in perfect physical condition that all were reluctant to believe that this was his final illness.
The fatal malady, heart trouble, first attacked him last March. He consulted many prominent physicians, but they could do nothing for him. He was even able to return to his run for a few trips about six weeks ago but was soon forced to give up his work.
THE FUNERAL
The funeral services were held at the Sacred Heart church Monday morning and was largely attended by the many friends of the deceased. Rev. Father Nolan chanted the sacred funeral rites of the Catholic church, and the Sacred Heart choir furnished the music. The pall bearers were, Jas. Long, J. H. Howell, H. A. Cooke, Jas. Sterling, Chas. Chance, and G. Merrill. The burial was in Calvary cemetery.
OBITUARY
Thos. Keefe was born at Maple Park, Illinois and was 54 years old the 22nd of last February. On the 19th of April 1893 he was united in marriage with Miss Mayme Whitty at Tama, Iowa, who with five children, Nellie, Lester, Stephen, Dorothy, and Thomas, and one brother live to mourn his death. The brother was unable to attend the funeral on account of sickness. Those attending the funeral from out of the city were, Comrad J. M. Keefe of Elma, Iowa; Geo. Keefe, Maple Park, Ill.; Ed Whitty, Misses Rose and Allie Whitty, Mr. and Mrs. Kleinbeck, Milton Jane, Chicago; Will Collins and family, Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Carney, Mason City; Nick Furlong, Marshalltown; Geo. Hoover, Sioux City; Ed Connell, Clinton; Condr. Perkins, Sioux City.
The deceased was a faithful member of the Order of Foresters and a loyal member of the Order of Railway Conductors. He has been in the service of the Northwestern railroad for thirty-three years. He came to Eagle Grove in May 1893. As an employ he was faithful to the interests of the company and also endeared himself in the hearts of the traveling public and has friends all over the country, friendships formed while doing many little kindnesses not required by the rule book: all of whom will grieve over his untimely death. He was a kind, generous, and indulgent father, provided well for his family and time and again while out on his run contributed from his own purse to the welfare of some unfortunate traveler. His work was well and faithfully done, ever obedient to the teachings of his church and the precepts of good citizenship and the entire city joins in expressing heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing relatives who survive him.
EAGLE GROVE EAGLE
Eagle Grove, Iowa
Thursday, December 4, 1913
Page 1; Column 1
Age: 54 yr; 9 mo; 6 da
Burial December 1, 1913
Source: Foust Funeral Home, Eagle Grove, IA
Source: wrightgenie
The fatal malady, heart trouble, first attacked him last March. He consulted many prominent physicians, but they could do nothing for him. He was even able to return to his run for a few trips about six weeks ago but was soon forced to give up his work.
THE FUNERAL
The funeral services were held at the Sacred Heart church Monday morning and was largely attended by the many friends of the deceased. Rev. Father Nolan chanted the sacred funeral rites of the Catholic church, and the Sacred Heart choir furnished the music. The pall bearers were, Jas. Long, J. H. Howell, H. A. Cooke, Jas. Sterling, Chas. Chance, and G. Merrill. The burial was in Calvary cemetery.
OBITUARY
Thos. Keefe was born at Maple Park, Illinois and was 54 years old the 22nd of last February. On the 19th of April 1893 he was united in marriage with Miss Mayme Whitty at Tama, Iowa, who with five children, Nellie, Lester, Stephen, Dorothy, and Thomas, and one brother live to mourn his death. The brother was unable to attend the funeral on account of sickness. Those attending the funeral from out of the city were, Comrad J. M. Keefe of Elma, Iowa; Geo. Keefe, Maple Park, Ill.; Ed Whitty, Misses Rose and Allie Whitty, Mr. and Mrs. Kleinbeck, Milton Jane, Chicago; Will Collins and family, Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Carney, Mason City; Nick Furlong, Marshalltown; Geo. Hoover, Sioux City; Ed Connell, Clinton; Condr. Perkins, Sioux City.
The deceased was a faithful member of the Order of Foresters and a loyal member of the Order of Railway Conductors. He has been in the service of the Northwestern railroad for thirty-three years. He came to Eagle Grove in May 1893. As an employ he was faithful to the interests of the company and also endeared himself in the hearts of the traveling public and has friends all over the country, friendships formed while doing many little kindnesses not required by the rule book: all of whom will grieve over his untimely death. He was a kind, generous, and indulgent father, provided well for his family and time and again while out on his run contributed from his own purse to the welfare of some unfortunate traveler. His work was well and faithfully done, ever obedient to the teachings of his church and the precepts of good citizenship and the entire city joins in expressing heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing relatives who survive him.
EAGLE GROVE EAGLE
Eagle Grove, Iowa
Thursday, December 4, 1913
Page 1; Column 1
Age: 54 yr; 9 mo; 6 da
Burial December 1, 1913
Source: Foust Funeral Home, Eagle Grove, IA
Source: wrightgenie
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