Direen, Anastasia 'Anna' died 1903

DIREEN, KELAHER, IVORY

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 9/15/2016 at 11:54:15

Elkader Argus, Wed., 11 Feb. 1903. Two separate blurbs, the first in the Local Items column the second in the Volga column.

Mrs. Direen, an aged lady living on Hewitt Creek, was buried Sunday. The services were held here at the Catholic church and interment at Elkader. She was an estimable lady and had many friends who mourn her death.

The remains of Mrs. Direen, of Sperry township, were interred at St. Joseph's cemetery Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Direen had reached the age of about 96 years and was one of the pioneers of Sperry township.

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Added by S. Ferrall:
The 1872 Last Will & Testament of James Direen names his wife as Anastasia and children Lawrence Direen, Mary Kelaher, Margaret [?Ivory?], Ellen Direen, Anastasia Direen, Bridget Direen & Kate Direen.

Both James and Anastasia 'Anna' are buried in St. Joseph's cemetery, Elkader. Their gravestone has no dates, only their names. James' will was opened & read on 12/3/1872 so presumably he died shortly prior to the reading.