Nora B. Brennan

BRENNAN

Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 9/5/2014 at 10:26:17

MISS BRENNAN SUCCUMBS TO A HEART ATTACK

Aunt of Mrs. J.J. Dorgan Taken by Death Late Wednesday Evening.

Miss Nora B. Brennan, resident of Davenport for the last 21 years, well known in musical circles and prominent in the work of the Sacred Heart parish, died at the home of her niece, Mrs. J.J. Dorgan, 907 Perry street, with whom she had resided for many years, at 11 o'clock Wednesday night. She was 70 years of age.

One week ago, Miss Brennan sustained a heart attack from which she has never rallied. Up to the time she was stricken, she was very active.

Miss Brennan was born in county Claire, Ireland, and at the age of six months came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dennie Brennan, to Bellafontaine, Ohio, where she received her education. With her sister, Miss Mary Brennan, she came to Indianaoplis as a young lady and remained there until 40 years ago, coming thereafter to Rock Island. Her niece, Mrs. J.J. Dorgan made her home with Miss Brennan since childhood and at the time of Mrs. Dorgan's marriage Miss Brennan came to Davenport to live with her.

One of the youngest of the elder women in keeping abreast of the times, Miss Brennan was always deeply interested in musical affairs, never missing any of the concerts given in the Tri-cities by prominent artists. She also was devoted to her church and had countless friends in the Tri-cities who knew her affectionately as Aunt Nora.
Those who survive are two sisters, Miss Mary Brennan, who lived with her, and Mrs. B. Murphy of New York City; and the following nieces and nephews: Mrs. J.J. Dorgan of Davenport, Mrs. Nellie Burns, Miss Alice Murphy and Mrs. Otto Van Bachelle of New York City, Mrs. Rena Johnson of Bellefontaine, O., the Misses Mary and Ella Brennan of Rock Island, William P. Murphy of Chicago and Dan and Dennis Brennan. A brother, Dan Brennan of Rock Island died 20 years ago.

The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at the Sacred Heart cathedral and interment will be made in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

Source: Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Ia.,17 May 1923.