KERNAN, Mary (Gavin) died 1922

GAVIN, KERNAN, MOONEY

Posted By: Mollie Meade (email)
Date: 12/27/2021 at 10:06:05

1922

Lansing, IA

Lansing Journal

Another Pioneer Mother at Rest

Mrs. Mary Kernan died at her home in this city May 31st, shortly before the hour of midnight. Her maiden name was Mary Gavin and she was born in County Mayo, Ireland, 74 years ago, and the date of her death was the anniversary of the day of her arrival in America, whence she came, with her brother, Thomas Gavin, 54 years ago.

She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Gene Mooney, and Mrs. M. E. Mooney of Layfayette Township, Miss Ellen Kernan of this city and Sister M. Justina of the Dominican Order os Sinsinawa, Wisconsin; also her brother, Thomas Gavin, of Taylor Township, and one sister still residing in Ireland. Besides there there are nine grandchildren. One son, Lawrence, died during the year 1915, when about 26 years of age.
She was the widow of Michael Kernan of Taylor Township, who died about 16 years ago, They were married in this state. She and her daughter Ellen have lived in Lansing for the past six or seven years and were always the very kindest of neighbors and friends.

Mrs. Kernan passed away without a struggle and died with every comfort and kindness that her church and her friends and family could bestow upon her. She had been a patient asthmatic sufferer for years, never complaining of her troubles but always cheerful and sunny and spread good cheer to those around her.

The remains were taken to the home of of her daughter, Mrs. M. E. Mooney of LaFayette township and waked Thursday night and next day a funeral cotege of almost 100 automobiles filled with relatives and friends honored her by following the remains to the Wexford church where after a Requiem Mass, they were placed in the family lot in the adjoining cemetery.