Kelleher, Jane (Neylan) 1863 - 1938

KELLEHER, NEYLAN, GLYNN

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 7/17/2023 at 00:07:51

Clayton County Register, 07 Sept. 1938.

Mrs. Jane Kelleher died at her home here yesterday afternoon at 5:30 after an illness of about a year.

Jane Neylan was born here in Boardman township on April 15, 1863, the daughter of Michael and Mary (Glynn) Neylan. All her life, until 1911, when she moved to Elkader, was spent on farms in this township.

February 26, 1895, she was united in marriage here in Elkader, in St. Joseph's church, the Rev. Father Rieley officiating. Mr. Kelleher preceded her in death April 01, 1911.

Two sons and one daughter were born to this union, namely Michael and Gerald and Rosella. Both sons died in infancy.

With the passing of Mrs. Kelleher the last survivor of the Michael Neylan family has been called to rest. Her brother, John, and sisters, Ellen and Mary, all preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic church Friday morning at 9:30 with burial in St. Joseph's cemetery, the Rev. Father J. P. Taken officiating.