McCaughan, Dr. Thomas E. 1870-1939

MCCAUGHAN, WORK

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:34

Source: Alton Democrat (4-28-1939)

Born: 1870
Died: 1939

FORMER PHYSICIAN DIES IN CALIFORNIA--REMAINS LAID TO REST HERE

One of the largest funerals ever held here occurred Saturday when the remains of Dr. Thomas E. McCaughan arrived for interment. Dr. McCaughan was a veteran Ireton physician who retired from active practice here some ten years ago, moving to California to spend his declining years. Mrs. Edith (Work) McCaughan passed away in Long Beach, their home, in February 1938 and the remains were brought here to be interred beside those of their only daughter, Katherine, who died about 12 years ago. Dr. McCaughan served as army physician during the World War and was chosen the first commander of the Bertram Post American Legion when it was organized here.

The funeral services were held at the M. E. Church with the Reverend McNulty in charge and graveside services were conducted by the members of the American Legion and taps were sounded for a man who had identified himself with this community for many years.

Dr. McCaughan is survived by his second wife to whom he was married six months ago at Long Beach. A sister and several nieces in various parts of the states also survived. The remains were accompanied here by Mrs. McCaughan and his sister, the former Inez McCaughan now Mrs. Shaw, and her husband of Topeka, Kansas.

Dr. Thomas McCaughan was laid to rest in the family plot in Pleasant Hill.