O'Boy, Mary -- 1886 - 1928

OBOY, DUFFINA

Posted By: Mary Durr (email)
Date: 5/27/2004 at 19:49:46

MARY O'BOY

A Beloved Castalia Lady, Miss M. O'Boy Passes from this Life

Miss Mary O'Boy of Castalia died at St. Joseph's hospital in New Hampton, Monday, May 14, 1928, of intestinal obstruction. She had been ill since February 25th, this year, and a strenuous fight for her life was made by physicians and her loved ones, but their efforts were of no avail.

She was born in Postville, Iowa, May 14, 1886, and was the daughter of Patrick and Rose O'Boy. In 1898 the family moved to Castalia which has since been her home. It will be noted that her death took place on her birthday anniversary.

In the death of Miss O'Boy, Castalia people keenly realized their loss. She was a true friend and deeply devoted to her loved ones. While she has gone from the scenes, the conflicts, the sorrows and pleasures of life, she will still live in the hearts of those who knew her best. She was a kind, loving daughter, and her devotion to the family circle had no limit.

Funeral services were held Friday morning, May 18th, from St. Francis church, Ossian, Very Rev. M. J. Thiltgen officiating. The pall bearers were Wm. Beckman, E. E. Malloy, P. M. Mitchell, Earl Bachelder, Elzie Albright and James Floody.

She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Rose O'Boy; her brothers, Patrick of Seattle, Wash; John of Miles City, Mont; Tony of New Bedford, Mass; Fred at home, and one sister, Mrs. Rose Duffina of Newport, R. I., who arrived some time ago to assist care for her sister during her illness.

Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. John Galagher of Waverly, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gallagher of Mason City, Mrs. James Hardy of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Tony O'Boy of New Bedford, Mass.

Postville Herald or Ossian Bee newspaper clipping from my mother's obituary collection.

Submitter's note: Galagher and Gallagher - the newspaper printed it both ways, not a typo error of mine. Submitter is not related -- posted for benefit of others.