Markey, Peter (Died 1933)

MARKEY, MCMAHON

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 3/10/2011 at 21:13:49

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
April 11, 1933

PETER MARKEY DIES.
Was Pioneer Settler in Union Township, Plymouth County

Peter Markey, a resident of Union township since the early seventies, died Sunday at the Sacred Heart Hospital at the age of 84 years. His death was due of infirmities of age. He had been failing in health for a long time. Of late he had lived in LeMars to receive care and medical attention.

He was born in Illinois and came with his parents to Plymouth County in 1873 where they homesteaded. Mr. Markey was never married. A nephew, Frank McMahon, lives in Chicago.

The funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at St. Joseph church in Lincoln township. Rev. Bernard Kocher officiating, and interment will be made in the cemetery at that place.