BURKE, James died 1929

BURKE, DANAHER

Posted By: Ann Krumme (email)
Date: 6/27/2012 at 03:27:26

Sudden Death of James Burke
The sudden death of James Burke of Waterloo township, which occurred Sunday afternoon while he was accompanying his son, Thomas and wife to the home of his son Michael in Hanover township, startled relatives and many friends. Mr. Burke had been in poor health for the past year and death was caused by heart failure.

Mr. Burke was a life long resident of this county. He was 73 years old Feb. 6 and was born in Union Prairie township, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Burke, pioneer settlers. After reaching young manhood he was united in marriage with Miss Johanna Danaher. To them were born four daughters and two sons, the mother and one daughter preceding him to “that better land.”

He is survived by his sons, Michael of Hanover township, Thomas of Waterloo township, with whom he made his home, Sister Cornelia of Marion, Iowa, Sister Leonard of Charles City, Iowa and Miss Celia of Minneapolis.

James Burke was a good husband, father and friend, loyal to his family and devoted to his church. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him and the bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of many friends.

The funeral took place yesterday forenoon and a large number attended to pay their respects to their friend. Requiem mass was celebrated at the Hanover church by the pastor, Rev. Father Reynolds, and burial took place in the Hanover cemetery.

~Allamakee Journal & Lansing Mirror, May 15, 1929