Michael Marinan

MARINAN, VOLZ, OCONNER, COEN

Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 7/7/2014 at 10:00:33

MARINAN

Michael Marinan passed away last night at 6 o'clock at his home, 1808 West Third street, at the age of 83 years.

He was a native of Ireland and was born in the County of Claire, in 1828. He spent his boyhood days in Ireland and when a young man came to Canada, in 1850. He lived in Quebec four years then came to Davenport. He was married in 1860 in St. Anthony's church to Bridget Marinan. When Mr. Marinan first came to Davenport he worked for the Rock Island as foreman of the construction gang that built the trestle leading up to the station. He then worked for years in the baggage room of the old Perry street station. He has been retired for the last 20 years. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, Bridget Marinan, three daughters, Mrs. Margaret Volz, Mrs. Catherine O'Conner and Mrs. Chas. Coen, one son, Michael Marinan, two brothers, Cornelius M. and Martin Marinan, and two sisters, Mrs. Peter Quinn and Mrs. Bridget Deloughery, all of Davenport. The funeral will be held Friday morning from the late residence, with services in St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock. Very Rev. Mgr. Ryan will officiate. Interment will be in Holy Family cemetery.

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