O'Brien, Helen 1924-1941

OBRIEN, KELLY, GAST, MOSIER, HUFFMAN, LUCEY, PETERSON KLEES, MCCORMICK METTILLE

Posted By: Connie Ellis (email)
Date: 6/1/2011 at 00:36:49

Helen O'Brien was the daughter of Mrs. Ruth (Kelly) and the late Frank O'Brien of Paint Creek Township, Allamakee County, Iowa. She was born on June 12, 1924. She attended the Waterville Consolidated School, but did not complete her studies last year. Her father, Frank O'Brien passed away several years ago. She is survived by her mother Ruth O'Brien, a brother Cyril O'Brien and a sister, Mary O'Brien. Her funeral was held Tuesday morning at St. Pius Church, Cherry Mound in Allamakee County. The mass of requiem being celebrated by the pastor, Rev. A. H. Nees who also preached the sermon. Burial was in the Cherry Mound cemetery adjoining the church.

~Waukon, Iowa newspaper, Thursday, February 27, 1941

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Added by Errin Wilker, 10/28/2014:

HELEN O'BRIEN SERVICES TUESDAY

Miss Helen O’Brien was laid to rest Tuesday morning at the St. Pius cemetery at Cherry Mound. Services were held from the St. Pius church with the Rev. A.H. Nees singing the requiem high mass.

Miss O’Brien was born in Paint Creek township, June 12, 1924, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank O'Brien.

She was educated in the Waterville schools.

Her father preceded her in death several years ago. Besides her mother, she is survived by a brother, Cyril and a sister, Mary.

Pallbearers were Ray Huffman, Francis Lucey, Wendell Peterson, Armand Klees, Emmett McCormick and Edward Mettille. Those who served as altar boys were Roy McGeough, Eugene McCormick and Curtis Huffman.

Out-of-town relatives were Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Gast, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mosier of Nora Springs.

Source: Waukon Republican & Standard, Waukon, IA, 26 Feb. 1941.

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