Catheryn Dempsey died 1908

DEMPSEY, PURCELL, HYDE

Posted By: Sharyl Ferrall - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 1/11/2010 at 13:48:19

The death of Mrs. Catheryn Dempsey, aged 77 years, occured Sunday at 2 o'clock p.m., at her home here, after several days illness. Deceased maiden name was Catheryn Purcell and she was born in Queens county, Ireland. She was married in Covington, Ky., fifty-eight years ago to John Dempsey, who died two years ago. They have made their home in Allamakee county for fifty years or more, part of which was spent on a farm in Lafayette township and the rest here in Lansing. Four sons survive her, P.H. Dempsey of this city, Peter of Waukon and John and Thomas, whose whereabouts are unknown. Two daughters are also left to mourn her loss, Dr. Catheryn Hyde of Chicago and Miss Mary, at home. The funeral took place Tuesday morning from the Catholic church.

~LaCrosse Tribune, Lansing, Iowa column, January 27, 1908