Cannon, John J. 1877-1898

CANNON

Posted By: S. Ferrall - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 8/5/2021 at 20:31:24

Johnnie Cannon, aged 20 years died Feb. 12, 1898, at his home in this city. Again the Angel Death has entered this home and another loved one answered the call to a home where pain and sorrow are unknown. He has gone to meet the loved ones gone before; who have prepared a place in the beautiful heaven above.

He leaves to mourn his loss, his father Mr. Jerry Cannon and a sister Mrs. A. Hahn. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Church McGregor, Monday Feb. 14. The father and sister have the sympathy of all in their hour of sorrow.

~North Iowa Times, Thursday, February 17, 1898

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Died - At his home John James Cannon on Feb. 12, of Heart trouble. He had not been well for some time and on Feb. 3, he was taken with a spell of heart trouble which continued until his death.

He was the youngest son of Jeremiah Cannon. He was born June 4, 1877. John was a good boy, he had a kind disposition and was esteemed by all who knew him.

He was reconciled to God's will and knew that he was going to die. He was attended by Rev. Father O'Donnell, who administered the holy Sacrament of the Catholic church to him.

His funeral took place Monday Feb. 14, burial in St. Mary's cemetery where he was laid beside his mother, sisters and brother. May he rest in peace.

Card of Thanks
We desire to thank our many kind friends and neighbors for their kindness and assistance during the illness and death of our son and brother.
Jeremiah Cannon
Mrs. A.B. Hahn

~McGregor News, Wednesday, February 23, 1898

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Died - At his home Febr. 12, of consumption, Johnnie Cannon, aged 20 years. The deceased leaves to mourn his early demise, a father, Mr. Jerry Cannon, and a sister, Mrs. Al. Hahn.

Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Church, McGregor, Monday Feb. 14, from whence they were conveyed to the Catholic cemetery for interment followed by a large cortege of friends. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all in their hour of affliction.

~McGregor News, Wednesday, February 23, 1898