Cassell, Katherine Mary (Roche) & son died 1904

CASSELL, ROCHE, CALLAHAN, HOOD, HOOK

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 5/20/2021 at 17:18:37

Elkader Register, Thur., 08 Sept. 1904. North McGregor column.

Died at her home in North McGregor, Wednesday morning, August 30th, Mrs. William Cassell, aged 43 years, 2 months and 2 days. Katherine Mary Roche was born in Wilverhampton, Shaffordshilre, England, and came to America at the age of twenty years. She was united in marriage to William Cassell, at Ashland, Wis., March 17th, 1883. In 1896 they came to North McGregor and made their home here. Eleven children were born to this union, nine of which are living. She was a devoted wife and mother, loved by a large circle of friends, among whom she will be deeply mourned. The funeral services were held at St. Mary's church Thursday morning, Rev. Father O'Donnell officiating. Interment in the Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Patrick Roche and Mrs. W. Callahan, of Braddox, Penn., and Mrs. W. Hood, of Monmouth, Ill., were here to attend the funeral.

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Added by S. Ferrall 4/26/2021:

Another cloud has been cast o'er our sky by the death of Mrs. Wm. Cassell Tuesday August 30th, at 3 a.m. Another good woman has gone to her eternal home, leaving behind her a sorrowing husband and a large family of children who will feel the loss most of all and a large circle of friends who will remember her many kind acts.

Catherine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Roach, was born June 5th, 1862, in England. when a young girl she came to this country and in May 1885 she was united in marriage to Wm. Cassell.

Eleven children were born of this union, nine of whom survive the mother who now lies with the little dead born son clasped to her bosom. The oldest child died in infancy.

The family have the sympathy of the entire community in this the saddest hour of their lives. The funeral will be held at St. Mary's, McGregor on Thursday at 10 a.m.

~McGregor News, Wednesday, August 31, 1904

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In Memorium - Mrs. Catherine Cassell
Beneath a low mound she is sleeping,
A white waxen babe on her breast,
But we who are left sad and weeping,
Find solace to know she's at rest.

How lonely the home and how saddened
Since she fled to the beautiful shore!
She, whom our young hearts often gladdened
Will welcome us now never more.

Hers is the gain, for beyond the dark river,
With wreaths of fair flowers in her hands,
She awaits in the blessed forever,
Where Jesus of Nazareth stands.

~McGregor News, Wednesday, September 7, 1904, pg 4

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Mrs. Catherine Cassel. Born June 28, 1861, at Wilverhampton, Shaffordshire, Eng., daughter of Patrick and Catherine Roche.

When 20 years old she came with her parents to this country, living at Ashland, Wis.; March 17, 1883, at Ashland, she was united in marriage to Wm. Cassell. In the summer of 1896, they moved to North McGregor, where they have since resided.

Died Tuesday morning, Aug. 30th. The deceased was a faithful member of the Catholic church. She was a devoted wife and mother, caring for her family and rearing her children with christian guidance. She was the mother of eleven children, nine of whom survive her, and grieve o'er the irreparable loss that has befallen them.

About the saddest scene one could witness occurred just before the mother's remains were taken from the home where she had given lovingly and willingly her life's devotion, the mother's casket and a tiny white casket lay side-by-side, and the little children kneeling beside their mother's casket praying as the oft' had prayed at her knee.

Mrs. Cassell's death was an especially sad death, and as the home will know her ministering care no more, may God guide the sorrowing ones, and sustain them through the passing days.

The funeral services were held Thursday morning at St. Mary's church, McGregor, Rev. Father O'Donnell officiating. Interment in the Catholic cemetery.

The bereaved husband and children have the sympathy of all in their sorrow.

Mrs. Catherine Roch, and Mrs. W. Callahan of Carrodsz, Penn., mother and sister of the deceased, and Mrs. W. Hook, of Monmouth, Ill, Mr. Cassell's sister came to attend the last sad rites.

~North Iowa Times, Thursday, September 8, 1904, pg 4 (North McGregor column)

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Related items that will be of interest to Cassell/Roche researchers:
From the North Iowa Times, Thursday, December 15, 1904:

All the furniture and household goods of W.H. Cassell will be sold at his residence, on Saturday, Dec. 17, '04, at 2 p.m. House and lot for sale or rent.

Mrs. Cassell of Monmonth, Ill. has arrived at the home of her son, W.H. Cassell and will take charge of the children and selling off the household goods. She will take some of the children to her home, and some of them will go to the grandmother, Mrs. Roache at Braddock, Pa.

From the North Iowa Times, Thursday, December 22, 1904:

Mrs. Cassell returned Monday night to her home in Monmouth, Ill., after attending to the sale of the furniture of W.H. Cassell. F.C. Gilmore was appointed agent for the house, and to sell the balance of the furniture. She took the four young children with her, and Mary and Willie go to Braddock, Pa., to live with their grandmother, Mrs. Roche.