Toohey, Dennis, Mrs., abt. 1837-1899

TOOHEY, KENNEDY

Posted By: Lydia Lucas - Volunteer (email)
Date: 7/20/2014 at 07:45:39

From the Alton Democrat of May 20, 1899.
On Tuesday at 10 o'clock occurred the funeral of Mrs. Toohey, aged mother of Dennis Toohey, Mrs. C. Eslick, Mrs. Nick Knewell, Mrs. M. Hogan and Mrs. Fahey. Her husband and all the children being present at the obsequies which were held from the Catholic church of this city, Rev. Phelan officiating. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.

* * * * * * * * * *

From the Hull Index, May 19, 1899:

Died.
At Clarinda hospital, Mrs. Dennis Toohey, mother of Dennis Toohey, and the Mesdames Hogan and N. Knewell, all of Hull. Mrs. Toohey was taken to Clarinda something over a year ago and since then has gradually become weaker, her trouble culminating in death last Friday [May 12]. The remains were brought to Hull for burial arriving here Monday. Through extreme neglect on the part of the railroads, the body was delayed in its transmission to Hull. The funeral occurred Tuesday forenoon, a large number of the friends of the bereaved families being present at the ceremonies, Father Phelen officiating. The body was interred in the Catholic cemetery. The relatives at Hull, though deeply sorrowful, can hardly wish the loved one back; her impaired mental faculties preventing her from enjoying life or the presence of those near and dear to her.

(A brief news note in the Sioux County Bee of May 19 says that she died in Independence, Iowa.)

* * * * * * * * * *

Family Note by Susan O'Meara:
Her maiden name was Kennedy. Bridget Kennedy b. abt. 1837 in Ireland, probably Tipperary, married to Dennis Toohey Feb. 8, 1855 at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Biddulph, Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Dennis Toohey & Bridget Costello who were originally from Tipperary, Ireland and settled in Middlesex Co., Ontario and he was one of 10 children to the couple.

Dennis who died in 1907 had a brother named Patrick Toohey who when he left Canada moved to Storm Lake, Iowa.