Theresa A. Rooney - 1933-1991

ROONEY, MCGEOUGH, GRADY, BRUNS

Posted By: Connie Ellis (email)
Date: 7/25/2011 at 15:26:23

SOURCE: Postville, Iowa POSTVILLE HERALD-LEADER, August 28, 1991
Contributor: Connie Ellis (Not related)

Funeral services for Theresa A. Rooney, age 58, of Waukon, Iowa, were held Tuesday August 27 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Waukon. Rev. Edward Lechtenberg officiated. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery with Hanson's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Casket bearers were Terry Grady, Jim Rooney, Dennis Rooney, Tom Rooney, Ron Bruns, and Jerry Hammel.

Theresa, daughter of James and Margaret (McGeough) Rooney, was born February 26, 1933 in Waukon, Iowa. She received her education at St. Patrick's School and was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She had owned and operated several restaurants in the state and at the time of her death was the owner and operator of the Waukon Inn.

Theresa died August 24, 1991. Preceding her in death were her parents, a son Perry, a brother, Francis Rooney, and two sisters, Catherine Grady and Marie Bruns.

Surviving her are two brothers Cletus Rooney and George Rooney, both of Waukon, Iowa and nieces and nephews.