BONFIELD, Margaret 1839 - 1925

BONFIELD, MESSMER, HARRISON

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 9/11/2011 at 12:22:28

"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Tuesday, December 29, 1925
Page Five, Column 1

Just Among Ourselves

... --Mrs. Tom BONFIELD of Galesburg arrived last night having been called by the serious illness of Mrs. Margaret BONFIELD. ...

... --Mrs. Don MESSMER of Ottumwa and George HARRISON of Burlington came today, having been called by the serious illness of their sister,
Mrs. Margaret BONFIELD. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Thursday, December 31, 1925
Front Page, Column 6

MRS. M. BONFIELD PASSES AWAY
Had Been Ill For Several Weeks; Funeral Services Held Saturday

Mrs. Margaret BONFIELD passed away this afternoon at about 2:30 oclock at her home, 308 East Burlington street, after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. BONFIELD was one of the pioneer and most highly respected citizens of this city. She is survived by the following chldren (sic), Misses Elzabeth (sic), Katherine and Margaret at home, Nellie, who is teaching in Des Moines and George of this city.

Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 oclock from St. Mary's Catholic church. Interment at Evergreen.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Monday, January 4, 1926
Page Six, Column 2

Just Among Ourselves

... --Mr. and Mrs. D. R. MESSMER and son William returned to their home in Ottumwa after having been in the city Saturday to attend the funeral services for Mrs. Margaret BONFIELD. ...

... --Mrs. T. F. BONFIELD and son Francis have returned to their home in Galesburg after having been called here by the death of Mrs. Margaret BONFIELD.

--Miss Catherine Herrick of Ottumwa was in the city Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Margaret BONFIELD. ...

... --George HARRISON returned to Burlington yesterday after having been in the city to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Margaret BONFIELD. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Monday, January 4, 1926
Page 6, Column 6

OBITUARY

MRS. MARGARET BONFIELD

Margaret HARRISON was born in Ballie, Ireland, near Belfast on May 16, 1839 and passed away at her home 308 East Burlington street, Thursday afternoon (sic - December 31, 1925). She came to this country with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William HARRISON when 17 years of age. They settled in Burlington, Iowa. In 1861 she was united to Thomas BONFIELD, dry goods merchant at Burlington. He started a branch store in this city and Mr. and Mrs. BONFIELD moved here as bride and groom. To this union were born nine children, four having passed away, as has also the father. Those surviving are Misses Margaret, Katherine, Elizabeth and Nellie at home and George, all of this city.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from St. Mary's Catholic church in charge of Rev. E. F. Gual (sic - Gaule) assisted by Rev. Father Maher of Ottumwa. Requiem, high mass was held.

The following men served as pall bearers: Dr. John F. Herrick of Ottumwa, Robert F. Wilson, O. D. Stubbs, John Hammon, Henry Oliver and Dr. L. D. James.

Interment was made in Evergreen cemetery.

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Note: Buried in Lot Old.P.302.