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Not sure what paper. Probably Raritan Reporter

Patrick McCleary of this area died at 11:30 AM , Thursday January 5, 1905 .

Aged 68 years, 9 months, and 17 days.

Deceased was born in Co Meath Ireland : came to America in 1850 and 1857 came to Warren Co. and for a time resided at Berwick, also Swan Creek. He came to this county (Henderson) in 1869. which time he had resided in this vicinity. February 4, 1866 he was united in marriage with Rose Kelly of Swan Township, Warren Co. and to them were born 11 children, nine of whom together with the widow survive. The names of the living children: Mary Twomy, James, William, Katherine, wife of John Boylen, Alice, Wife of Nicholas Hennefant, Margaret, Rose, Anthony, and John P. Two children died in infancy. He also leaves surviving him two brothers, Thomas McCleary

Of Swan Creek, and Anthony McCleary, residing in Raratin Precinct, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Donavan who resides in Iowa .

Funeral services were held last Saturday at St. Patrick’s Chapel and were held by father Owens of Monmouth, assisted by Father Healy of Monmouth and Father Valfra of Galesberg, imploving(Can’t read it) that sublime service of the Catholic Church, Solamn High Mass after which the body was laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining the church.

The pall bears were, John St. Ledger, Jonathon Bivens, Dennis Slater, John Reedy, Barney Larkin, and James Kane.

Mr. McCleary’s health had been declining a number of years, but the immediate cause of death was paralysis from which he had suffered since the seventh day of last October.

Patrick McCleary was a good man. A man of integrity and high character. A man who was faithful to every obligation in life and in his death the family circle loses a kind, tender and indulgent father, affectionate and devoted husband; society a genial, affable and pleasant companion, the generous a true friend.

A final tribute of respect, told unmistakably and truly how he was loved by them.

The devoted wife and grief stricken children, brothers and sisters have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their bereavement.

Submitted by Bonita Evjen

Illinois Ancestors