Ruby McGrew Callahan 1882-1911

MCGREW, CALLAHAN

Posted By: Judy Kelley, volunteer (email)
Date: 6/25/2010 at 18:42:30

Source: LCHS scrapbook; newspaper clipping with handwritten date of May 15, 1911

A death which brought with it the deepest sorrow was that which occurred last evening when the useful life of Mrs. John Callahan came to a close. Her death occurred at the home at 1608 Orange street and followed a five weeks' illness with anaemia. Last week the young woman, who was loved by all who knew her, became critically ill and her life was despaired of at that time but at the close of the week she appeared to be improving again. Mrs. Callahan was a bride of less than a year and her untimely departure is a severe blow to her husband, who is well known in local business circles.

Obituary

Ruby McGrew was born in Louisa county, December 20, 1882. She received her education in that county and six years ago came to this city, where she was employed at the Iowa Bell Telephone company office. She worked at that place until last June at which time she was united in marriage with John Callahan. She was a devout member of the St. Matthias church, and was loved by all who were acquainted with her for her sweet disposition and her beautiful character. She leaves to mourn her besides her husband and infant daughter, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.S. McGrew, of Grandview, Ia., one sister, Katherine McGrew, of Grandview. Nine brothers also mourn her death, they being Willis, Harry, John, Charles and Clarence McGrew of Grandview, and Archie of Cedar, Minn., Edward of Waterloo, Earl of Omaha, and Oliver McGrew of this city.