Sweeney Edward

SWEENEY

Posted By: Marilyn O'Connor (email)
Date: 2/20/2005 at 11:00:30

Dougherty Region Mourns Death of Edward Sweeney

Dougherty- May 9. The sudden and unexpected death of Edward Sweeney who died at his home in Franklin County, just across the line from Dougherty was not only a shock to his family and relatives but to the entire community by whom he was respected and loved.
Deceased had been in failing health for some time past and had been at Mercy hospital, Mason City, from which he returned to his home, apparently improved, but was taken ill a few days before his death from which he never rallied.

Deceased was born in Illinois 42 years ago and moved with his parents while quite young to Dougherty township where he lived until he had grown to manhood. Later he purchased a farm across the line in Franklin County where he lived up to the time of his death.

His death is a sad blow to his wife and family who survive him, consisting of his wife and eight children, five boys and three girls, the oldest only 16 years old, two of whom will graduate from the Sister's school next month.
His funeral took place from his home on Sunday to St. Patrick's church and was attended by one of the largest funeral processions seen here for some time. The Rev. Father Dougherty of the Dubuque catherdral sang the requeim high mass and the Rev. Father O'Reilly, the pastor, preached the sermon and officiated at the grave.

Space will not permit to mention the number of friends who attended from a distance. Suffice to say they were here from Illinois and Minnesota, from Mason City, Rockwell, Greene and other surrounding points.
The spiritual offerings furnished by friends showed the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Besides the immediate members of his family deceased is survived by his Father and Mother, three brothers and a sister whose home is in Minnesota.