Solon, Mary M. (Mrs. Patrick L.), 1844-1920

SOLON, MCGUIRE

Posted By: Lydia Lucas - Volunteer (email)
Date: 10/4/2016 at 18:59:00

From the Rock Valley Bee, August 20, 1920:

DEATH OF MRS. P. L. SOLON

The following from the Larchwood Leader will be of interest:

"In the twilight of a long and useful life, when death knocks gently at your door, it is embraced as a friend and welcomed as a passport to that Heavenly Home that our Father has prepared for all who have served and faithfully performed the mission of this life.

"Upon the dawn of her 76th year Mary M. Solon answered the last call Sunday, just as day was breaking, and so gently and quietly did she breathe her last that it was scarcely noticeable to her sons and daughters gathered at her bedside.
Mrs. Solon had been in poor health for the past four months and required constant care.

"Mary G. McGuire was born Oct. 21, 1844, Clare County, Ireland, and died August 8, 1920, at her home in Larchwood, Iowa. She was married November 18th, 1867, at Highland, Wis., to Patrick L. Solon who preceded her to the other shore where peace reigns eternal, on April 7, 1920. After their marriage in 1870, they drove overland to Sioux County, Ia., where they resided until 1905, when they decided to retire from the farm and move to Larchwood, Iowa, but it was at Rock Valley where they spent many happy and prosperous years. They gladly shared with each other in the struggles, privations and toils of their early years in Iowa, and they spent 53 years together to enjoy the abundant fruitage of their united industry, economy and self sacrifice.

"This home was blessed with ten children, but the circle was broken December 15, 1893, by the death of a son. The rest of the family remaining to mourn the loss of a true Christian mother and with the exception of a son in Wisconsin, all were with her in the last hours. Those who were with her are Mrs. S. G. Murdock, Big Piney, Wyoming, Mrs. C. A. Vrang, Big Piney, Wyoming, Mrs. A. Manning, Rock Valley, Iowa, Mrs. J. E. McEnore, Algona, Iowa, James Solon, Fennimore, Wis., John Solon, Madison, S.D., Tom Solon, of Winfred, S.D. and Mrs. John Cauley and M. C. Solon of Larchwood.

"There also remains to mourn her loss, three brothers and one sister, James and Edward McGuire of Highland, Wis., Matt McGuire of Larchwood, and Mrs. Ed Quinlan of Rock Valley.

"Funeral services were held Wednesday morning, August 11th, at the Catholic Church, Rev. Father Roth, celebrating Requiem High Mass. Interment in the Catholic Cemetery at Larchwood. Service was largely attended by friends and neighbors of the deceased whose presence was itself a splendid tribute to the life and character of this estimable woman.

"Friends and relatives from a distance showed their respect by being present from Highland, Wis., Sioux Falls, S.D., Rock Valley, Inwood, Rock Rapids, Iowa, Madison and Cavour, S.D."