Re: John Cannon family
CANNON, MCCAFFREY, MCCAFFRY, MEALY, FOLEY, DUNN
Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email) In Response To: John Cannon family (Dorothy Paul)
Date: 7/14/2012 at 15:01:14
Here are three obituaries for you, John W. Cannon, Rose (McCaffrey) Cannon and their son, Dr. William Wallace Cannon:
John W. Cannon
March 20, 1863 --- April 15, 1947Funeral services were held last Thursday morning, April 17, at 10 o'clock at the Immaculate Conception Catholic church for John W. Cannon, who passed away at Mason City, Iowa, on April 15, 1947, following a sickness of about six weeks. The requiem Mass was offered by Father R. J. Axen, and interment was made in Calvary cemetery.
John William Cannon was born on a farm east of Elma, on March 20, 1863, the son of James and
Mary Cannon. He attended the rural schools in his home vicinity and also two years at Decorah. On
June 4, l895, he was united in marriage to Rose Ellen McCaffrey, at Harpers Ferry, Iowa. Two children were born to this union, William and Terrence. The deceased spent his entire lifetime with the exception of the past six years in this vicinity. At one time he was in the mercantile business here and also served as postmaster at Elma for a period of 10 years. Six years ago he went to Mason City to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Robert Mealy. Mr. Cannon is survived by his only daughter. Mrs. Mealy, four grandsons. Bill and Carl Mealy of Cedar Falls and Jerry and Terry Lee Mealy, of Mason City. He was
preceded in death by his only son, Dr. W. W. Cannon, about 25 years ago and by his wife, who passed away about 6 years ago. Those from out of town who attended the funeral were Robert Mealy, Mason City; Bill and Carl, of Cedar Falls and Jerry and Terry Lee, of Mason City.Elma New Era -- Elma, Iowa
Thursday, May 1, 1947*********************
April 16, 1865 --- March 27, 1941
Mrs. John W. Cannon, 75, passed away Thursday, March 27, after an illness of more than a year's duration. Funeral services were held Saturday morning in the Immaculate Conception Church, with the Rev. Ed O'Donnell officiating. Burial was made in Mt Calvary cemetery.
Rose Ellen McCaffrey was born at Harpers Ferry, Iowa, April 16, 1865, a daughter of Terrence and Ann McCaffrey, and spent her girlhood in that community. She was married at Harpers Ferry to Mr. John W. Cannon June 4, 1896. The Cannons came to Elma many years ago, where they have since resided, Mr. Cannon having at one time been postmaster of Elma. The Cannons were the parents of two children, William (Bill) who died in 1921, and Terrence Marie, now Mrs. R. A. Mealy, of Elma. Mrs. Cannon is survived by her sorrowing husband, her daughter, Mrs. Mealy, four grandsons, Bill, Carl, Jerry and Terry Lee; one brother, T. F. McCaffrey of Dubuque, and one sister, Mrs. Coleman Foley, of Elma. Mrs. Cannon was one of the best beloved ladies in Elma, and until her last illness, was always a good neighbor, a devoted wife and mother, and a real friend to everyone who knew her. She was a devoted member of the Catholic Church, for which she was an untiring worker. Attending the last rites for this fine woman were Mrs. James Patterson and Mrs. M. Schwem of Ft. Dodge, Miss Clare Smith of St. Paul, Bill Mealy of Cedar Falls, and a large number of friends from the surrounding community. Mr. Cannon and Mrs. Mealy have the sincere sympathy of the community in their loss.
Elma New Era -- Elma, Iowa
April 3, 1941***************************
Dr. William Wallace Cannon, an able young dentist of Elma, Iowa, died in that city, on July 25th, at
the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cannon. He was 25 years, one month, and 23 days of
age. He was a native of the town, in which he was preparing, when stricken, to put to practical use
the higher education gained at Iowa City, during his attendance at the university. He was graduated from the public and parochial schools of Elma and from the Immaculate Conception academy there. He took a 2 year course in Dubuque college, and came thither, and was graduated from the college of dentistry, on June 14th, this year. Death was due to appendicitis, an operation and expert treatment proving futile. His cousin, Miss Mary Dunn, of Algona, Iowa, was among the nurses in charge, but the battle of all was in vain. The funeral was held from the Immaculate Conception church, on Wednesday morning. July 27th. The entire community attested its sorrow as well a large circle of friends in Iowa City, where the young man was much-admired and well-liked. His standing at S. U. I., is proved by his election to the presidency of his class; the presidency of the Senior Class Officers' association; of the Associated Students of Dentistry; and the grandmastership of the Psi Omega fraternity.Iowa City Press Citizen -- Iowa City, Iowa
August 4, 1921
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