Patrick Gearen Died 1923

GEAREN

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 8/3/2018 at 15:59:30

Sioux City Journal
29 January 1923

Grief Stricken Father Is Dead
Passes Away 24 Hours After the Demise of His Son

Stricken by grief over the death of his son, James E. Gearen, Patrick Gearen, 85 years old, died Sunday morning at his son’s home, 2014 Nebraska Street; exactly 24 hours after the younger man had expired. Death in both cases occurred at 10 o’clock.

Mr. Gearen, who was apparently hale and hearty despite his age, rose Sunday morning and attended mass at the cathedral at 8;30 o’clock. Returning home after mass, the aged man was waiting for his breakfast when the end came suddenly.

While talking with friends Saturday evening, Mr. Gearen referred to the death of his son that morning and said that he wished he had been called in place of James.

Lived Here 36 Years

Mr. Gearen has made his residence in Sioux City for the greater part of the past 36 years and for the past eight years he made his homer with his son at the residence in Nebraska Street. He was born in Ireland and came to America when he was about 10 years old, settling first in Chicago.

Two sons, Joseph P. Gearen of Chicago, Illinois and Thomas H. Gearen of Sioux City, survive Mr. Gearen. He is also survived by two daughters. They are Miss Mary Gearen of Barnum, Iowa and Miss Theresa Gearen of Sioux City. Besides the sons and daughters he is survived by 21 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Last Rites Tuesday

Double funeral services will be held at 9 o’clock Tuesday morning, at St. Joseph’s Church, Rev. A.E. Zimmerman celebrating the solemn requiem high mass. He will be assisted in the sanctuary by Rev. J.L. Cooper, of St. Michaels Church in Leeds and Rev. J. Walsh. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.