Byrnes, John J. 1854-1902

BYRNES, DONAHUE

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Date: 11/13/2020 at 18:42:34

Ottumwa Daily Democrat
March 17, 1902

JOHN J. BYRNES DEAD.

John J. Byrnes died last evening at his home, 557 West Main street, at 9:19 o’clock, of pneumonia, after a two weeks’ illness. Deceased was born in Lockport, N.Y., September 20, 1854, and at the time of his death was 47 years, 5 months and 26 days of age. He was married in Philadelphia, Penn., November 25, 1876, to Miss Mary Donahue, and has resided in Ottumwa since October, 1898, until recently being employed in the Phillips coal mines. His wife and eight children survive to mourn his loss. The children are: Margarette, Sarah, Mayme, Ella, Lizzie, John, James and Rose. Mr. Byrnes was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division No. 1; No. 152 of the United Mine Workers of America, and Court Wapello No. 14, Forresters of America.

The funeral services will be conducted from the residence at 8:30 o’clock Wednesday morning and the cortege will proceed to St. Mary’s Catholic church, where Rev. Father Hoppman will conduct high mass at 9 o’clock. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery.