William Conwell

CONWELL

Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 8/31/2014 at 14:02:53

DEAD

WILLIAM CONWELL

William Conwell, 73, a resident of Davenport for 43 years, died at 1 p.m. Friday at his home, 712 LeClaire street, following a lingering illness. He was employed at the Davenport Water Co. for 32 years until ill health forced him to retire.

Mr. Conwell was born in Rock Island Feb. 16, 1867, and married Emma Waters in St. Anthony's church Nov. 3, 1897.

Surviving are his wife; two sons, William M and Jack R, both of Davenport; one daughter, Mrs. A.J. Cichoke, of Peoria; two brothers, Hugh and John, both of Rock Island; one sister, Miss Jane Conwell, of Rock Island; one grandson and several nieces and nephews.

The body was taken to the Halligan funeral home from where the funeral will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday to Sacred Heart cathedral at 9 a.m. Burial will be in St. Marguerite's cemetery. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home Sunday at 8 p.m.

Source: Unknown. Submitted by Don McLatchie