KELLY, Jane (Barron) 1861-1928

KELLY, BARRON, SPAIN

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Date: 2/10/2010 at 19:38:57

Mrs. Patrick Kelly

KELLY SERVICES
HELD FRIDAY

Mrs. Patrick Kelly Was a Resident of Lyon County For Forty three Years

EARLY PIONEER OF ALVORD

Funeral services for Mrs. Patrick Kelly were held Friday morning at Holy Name Catholic church, solemn requiem high mass being celebrated by Rev. Garf, of Alvord, assisted by Rev. Dullard, of Rock Rapids; Rev. Cooper, of LeMars and Rev. Roth, of Larchwood.

Jane Barron, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Barron, was born in Illinois in 1861 and moved with her parents to Benton county, Iowa, when seven years of age. On Jan. 2, 1884, she was united in marriage with Patrick Kelly and a year later they came to Lyon county. They settled on a farm near Alvord, where they lived until 1919, when they retired from the farm and moved to their home on West Main street, Rock Rapids.
Mrs. Kelly is survived by her husband, four sons and daughters, Charles, of Des Moines, John, Joseph, and Mrs. Spain, of Alvord, Clarence, Agnes, Florence and Lucille, of Rock Rapids. She is also survived by Mrs. Julia Allen and Mrs. James Scallen, of Des Moines, sisters; William and Chris Barron, of Cedar Rapids, brothers; and four grandchildren.

Mrs. Kelly had not been well for a number of years but her condition was not considered serious until a few weeks before her death. Then a complication of diseases set in, which she was unable to withstand and she passed away Wednesday, August 8, 1928.

The deceased woman was a faithful member of the Catholic faith and an active worker in the Catholic Daughters of America. She was a devoted wife and mother and a kind and sympathetic neighbor. She will be missed, not only by her relatives, but by a large circle of friends.

Many friends of Mrs. Kelly from Alvord and other neighboring towns were present to pay their last respect to their long-loved neighbor.

Six nephews of Mrs. Kelly acted as pall bearers. They were Clarence Barron, Valentine Clinch, Everett Kelly, Edward Allen, Earl Barron and John Allen.

Interment was in Holy Name cemetery, the grave services being conducted by Father Dullard, of Rock Rapids, and Father Cooper, of LeMars.

Among the out-of-town relatives and friends who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. James Scallon, Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. William Barron and son, Earl, of Cedar Rapids; Frank Barron. Omaha, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. John Clinch and family, of Stanton, Nebr.; Joe Clinch and Valentine Clinch. of Norfolk, Nebr.; Rev. L. J. Cooper. of LeMars; Teresa Ennis, LeMars; Patrick Allen and Frank Allen, Alton; Mrs. Theo. Wagner and daughter, of Alton; Mrs. George Nugent, of Everly; Mrs. Melvin Erickson, Sheldon, and Mrs. Julia Allen, Des Moines.

(Rock Rapids Review August 16, 1928)