Margaret Elizabeth Monaghan (1903)

MONAGHAN

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler
Date: 11/10/2009 at 08:23:34

Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, March 5, 1903
Page 15

Miss Monaghan died at her home northwest of town Saturday Feb. 28th, aged 36 years. The funeral was held at the home on Monday conducted by Rev. Father Molyneaux after which she was buried in the St. Patrick’s cemetery.

Miss Monaghan has been a constant sufferer for a number of years and for six years has been confined to her bed. She leaves behind a large circle of friends who extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family.
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The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, – March 5, 1903
Page 5

Miss Maggie Monaghan, of Douglas township, died at her home Saturday, February 28. The funeral services were conducted Monday, March 2, by Rev. Father Molyneaux, of Churchville, the interment being in St. Patrick’s cemetery, in Lee township.

Miss Monaghan had been sorely afflicted and had not been able to walk for eighteen years, yet through all her affliction she maintained a patient disposition and a sweet and saintly character.
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The Winterset News
Winterset, Iowa
Friday, March 13, 1903
Page 5, Column 4

Obituary

Died, Saturday, February 28, 1903, at 11 o’clock a. m., Miss Margaret Elizabeth Monaghan, of Douglas township after a lingering illness of several years. She was born in Winterset, June 2d, 1867, and soon afterwards moved with her parents to Douglas township, where the remainder of her life was spent.

She was a bright and intelligent young lady, having spent several years at St. Ambrose’s school in Des Moines, Ia., but owing to poor health was forced to give up school.

She was a faithful servant of God, and true to every duty. Most of her time was spent in repeating the rosary, that beautiful form of prayer of the Catholic faith.

Always cheerful and patient in all her suffering and conscious to the last – her death without a struggle. How sad, yet beautiful! Surrounded by relatives and friends, as her soul winged its flight to the Great Beyond.

The funeral was held at the home on Monday, conducted by rev, Father Molyneaux, after which she was laid to rest in the St. Patrick’s cemetery. May she rest in peace.

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