John Monaghan (1928)
MONAGHAN, POTTER, MCKINLEY
Posted By: Linda Brittain (email)
Date: 12/23/2005 at 18:18:47
Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, March 28, 1928John Monaghan and George A. Potter, two prominent citizens of this community, have passed away during the past week. Both men were born and raised in this county and had done much to further the best interests of Winterset and surrounding territory.
Mr. Monaghan, who lived one and a half miles northwest of Winterset, was in town Monday, March 19th. He became ill that night and pneumonia developed shortly afterwards. His heart was too weak to withstand the attack and he died Friday night, March 23d, about midnight.
The deceased, who was a son of James and Margaret Monaghan, pioneer residents of Winterset, was born here 64 years ago. Since that time he has made his home in Winterset and vicinity. He was married thirteen years ago, to Miss Mary McKinley, of Des Moines. She and their three children, John, William and Joan, survive him. He is the last of the James Monaghan family, his last sister, Miss Mary, being killed in an elevator accident in Des Moines several years ago.
Rev. Luke S. Plunkett conducted the funeral services at St. Joseph's Catholic church Monday, March 26, at 9 o'clock, and burial was made in the St. Patrick's cemetery, north of Bevington.
_________________________The Winterset News
Thursday, March 29, 1928
Page 1, Column 1JOHN MONAGHAN DIES ON FRIDAY
Born In Madison County in 1864-Lived Most Of His Life On North River Farm-Influenza That Developed Pneumonia Causes Death.
John Monaghan, life long citizen of Madison county, died at his home in Douglas township west of the city Friday. The funeral was held at St. Joseph's church Monday morning conducted by Rev. Luke Plunkett and the interment was in St. Patrick's cemetery in Lee township where all the Monaghan family are buried.
Mr. Monaghan had been in feeble health for several months. He was attacked with influenza that developed into pneumonia and brought on his death. He is survived by his wife who is now very ill with pneumonia, and their three small children, John, William and Mary Joan.
Mr. Monaghan, who was the last of the James Monaghan family, was the largest land holder in Douglas township. He was born in Madison county in 1864, his parents coming here from Scotland. Most of his life was spent on the farm on North River. He was married to Mary McKinley in 1915 and has lived on the farm west of the City since that time. He was a successful farmer and stockman and contributed much to the early development of good farming.
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