Michael Dwyer 1852-1910

DWYER, LEONARD

Posted By: Joe Conroy (email)
Date: 6/30/2010 at 19:29:45

The Democrat
Emmetsburg, Iowa
30 Mar 1910
Page 8

Michael Dwyer Is Dead

Passed Away Last Saturday Morning.

Saturday morning our citizens were pained to learn of the death of Michael Dwyer, mention of whose dangerous illness was made in the Democrat a short time ago. He had been afflicted with a tumorous growth on his lower jaw for a long time. Several years ago he underwent a surgical operation, but it seems it was never fully eradicated from his system. During the winter he was taken down and he suffered much for several weeks. Little could be done for him. The messenger of death came and he had to respond.

The funeral was held yesterday. Services were conducted at Assumption church. Father Murphy officiated. There was a large attendance. The burial was in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were M. F. Brennan, James Carmody, Henry Selle, Patrick Miller, Thomas Kirby, and T. Sullivan. There were several beautiful floral offerings by friends and neighbors.

Mr. Dwyer was born in the county of Tipperary, Ireland, September 26, 1852. He remained in his native country until about 25 years ago when he came to the United States. He was married in this city, in 1887, to Miss Julia Leonard. They subsequently made Emmetsburg their home. Four sons were born to them -- Michael James, Patrick Cornelius, Joseph Francis, and William John. These with the wife and mother survive to mourn the loss of a kind and indulgent father.

Mr. Dwyer was taken away while a comparatively young man -- at a time when his wife needed his counsel and assistance in the trials and responsibilities of home and when his sons, now developing into manhood, would have been most benefited by his fatherly suggestions and his thoughtful admonitions. However, such are the sad trials of many a home. Providence alone knows why people are required to undergo them. Mr. Dwyer was a quiet, humble man. He was a genial, loyal friend and an obliging neighbor. He was frank and outspoken and always let the public know where he stood on matters of local concern. He was never ashamed of his convictions. The sympathy of all who have known him during the past quarter of a century is extended to Mrs. Dwyer and her sons in the sorrow that has come to them.