Delaney, Frank 1867-1944

DELANEY, NORTON, ARTERY, CASSIDY, MARKWARDT, MCNAMARA

Posted By: Betty
Date: 1/11/2003 at 20:59:54

(James) Frank Delaney passed away Wednesday, April 19,1944 at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mary Markwardt. He was born at Wexford on
August 7,1867, a son of John and Mary (Norton) Delaney. In 1905 he was married to Sarah Artery at McGregor, Iowa. She died in 1935. Frank lived in Marquette for 15 years where he worked for the Milwaukee railroad. He then moved to St. Paul Park Minnesota, where he worked for the Burlington railroad as a section foreman for 35 years.
Mr Delaney was a life long member of the Catholic Church and died fortified by its last rites. He was of a pleasant disposition and well liked by all who knew him. For the past 7 years he has made his home here with his sister, Mrs. Mary Markwardt.
Deceased was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two sisters, Mrs. Patrick Cassidy and Mrs. Michael(Jane) McNamara, and one brother, John Delaney. He is survived by one sister Mrs. John Markwardt, two nieces and two nephews.
Father Costelloe gave the sermon at St. Ann's Church Harpers Ferry, at 9:AM Friday with burial being made in Wexford cemetery. Pall Bearers were Martin Valley, Mike Sullivan, Patrick Houlihan, John Mullarkey, John Clark and John Saddler.
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Card of Thanks
We wish to Thank our Friends and Neighbors for their many acts of kindness during our recent bereavement, the death of our brother and uncle, Frank Delaney; also for the many spiritual offerings.
Signed- Mrs. John Markwardt, Nieces and Nephews.

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New information! June 2004:

Since I posted Frank's obituary I found out that his sister, only named as Mrs. Patrick Cassidy/Cassady, was named Briget. She was born 1854 - d. 9/15/1871 at the age of 17 yrs. 9 mo.

Also, Frank was proceeded in death by another brother named Thomas, born 7/6/1860 - d. 5/19/1874 at the age of 13yrs. 10 mo. and 13 days. Thomas is buried and shares their parent's tombstone.

None of my relatives even those working on genealogy were aware that either of these 2 people ever existed. It was always told that John and Mary (Norton) Delaney had 4 children Jane, John, Mary & Frank.

Betty