Iowa
Old Press
THE DAILY NONPAREIL
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie co., Iowa
April 2, 1914
The Death of Pat Maher. Citizen of Imogene Had
Lived There Many Years
Imogene, Iowa, April 1, 1914.--In the death of Patrick Maher this
community lost one of its earliest settlers. He had a large
circle of relatives and acquaintances and was held in the highest
esteen as a citizen and friend. Although Mr. Maher has been in
poor health for several years, his recent illness was very brief.
He was down town Tuesday but took seriously ill that night and
passed away at 5:30 Friday morning. He was born in Kilkenny
county, Ireland, April 8, 1855 , and came to America, when but a
mere land of 14. His first residence was in Jackson county, Iowa.
Thirty-five years ago this spring, Mr. Maher came to this
vicinity and lived on his farm three and one-half miles north of
here until three years ago when the family moved to Imogene. He
leaves a widow, one son, Jerry Maher, three daughters, Mrs.
Michael Martin, Mary and Anna Maher; a brother Thomas Maher, and
many relatives and friends. Mr. Maher was of a sunny disposition
and the high regard in which he was held was evidenced by the
large number who came to the funeral service.
Funeral services were held Sunday morning in St. Patrick's
church, conducted by the Rev. Father Hayes.
Those from out of the city who attended the services were Mr. and
Mrs. Mat Lynch, Orient; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Doyle, South Omaha; Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Doyle and family, Omaha, and Patrick Kilmartin and
son of Malvern.
[submitted by W.F., May 2004]