Christopher Doonan

DOONAN, COLLINS, OSBORN

Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 9/5/2014 at 10:40:27

DOONAN

Christopher Doonan a resident of Davenport for 71 years, passed away at the family home, 519 East Seventh street, Wednesday night at 9:45 o'clock.

Born at Dublin, Ireland, on Dec.26, 1833, the deceased came to the United States in 1852. He came to Davenport one year later and has since made his home here. In 1856 he was united in marriage to Miss Bridget Murphy at Davenport, who preceded him in death 22 years ago.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Mary A. Collins of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. C.E. Osborn of Davenport, Marguerite and Katherine Doonan at home; one son, John Doonan of Tulsa, Okla; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the late home Saturday at 8:30 a.m. with services at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart cathedral. Interment will be made in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

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

Doonan Funeral

The funeral of Christopher Doonan was held from the late residence, 519 East Seventh street, Davenport, at 8:30 o'clock Saturday morning with services at nine o'clock at Sacred Heart cathedral. The Rev. Paul D. Moore celebrated a requiem high mass and pronounced the burial absolution.

The Rev. Joseph A. Wagner officiated at the grave in St. Marguerite's cemetery. The pallbearers were H.J. Toher, John Hinrichs, James Brennan, Frank Moss, George Collins and Jesse George.

Source: Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Ia., 02 Aug 1925.