Mrs. Mary C. Creswell

MRS MARY C CRESWELL

Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 9/5/2014 at 10:28:29

RESIDENT OF DAVENPORT 61 YEARS IS DEAD

Mrs. Mary C. Creswell Passed Away at Her Home This Morning

Mrs. Mary C. Creswell passed away at her home, 2216 West 4th street this morning at 3 o'clock after a short illness.

She was born in Hamsterley, Durham County, England. When a child of eight years she came with her family to this country settling in Hancock County, Illinois. On March 22, 1864 she was married to William James Creswell, by Father Murphy of St. Joseph's church, Fort Madison, Iowa. They came directly to Davenport which has been her home ever since. She was preceded in death by her husband twenty years ago. Surviving are one daughter, Grace, and two sons, Robert E. and William Roy, all of Davenport. A sister, Mrs. Flora Smith of Colusa, Ill., and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.

She had been a faithful and active member of St. Mary's Catholic church since its establishment. The funeral services will be held Monday from the home, at 8:30 and from St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock. Interment will be made in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

Source: Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Ia., 27 Mar 1925.

Creswell

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Creswell were held this morning from the family home, 2216 West Fourth street, at 8:30 o'clock with services at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's church. There was a solemn requiem high mass celebrated, Rev. R.J. Renihan officiating. Rev. H. Kleinfield was deacon and Rev. J. Garrity was sub-deacon. Rev. Renihan pronounced the burial absolution and preached the funeral sermon. Rev. Garrity officiated at the grave in Holy Family cemetery.

At the offertory of the mass Mrs. Edward O'Donnell sang "Salve Regina" and at the conclusion she sang "Lead Kindly Light." At the conclusion of the services she sang "Nearer My God to Thee."

Pallbearers were W.F. Witt, Lee Mohr, C.J. Hall, Edward Taylor, William Layery, and Edmund Kiefert.

Source: Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Ia.,30 Mar 1925.