Obituary

  On Tuesday morning, July 23rd Mr. John Meehan, Sr., died at his home in Denison, old age and a general decline being the cause of his death. For some time past Mr. Meehan's health has not been of the best, but it was only during the last two or three weeks that he became seriously ill. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9:30 and interment will be made in the Catholic cemetery north of Denison.
  The Review at this time cannot give the details of the life of Mr. Meehan; the obituary will appear in our next issue. He came to American when a young man, and coming to Crawford county first settled at Vail. Afterward and for years he lived on a farm in Paradise township. Seven years ago he removed to Denison, where he has since resided. The Review extends sympathy to the friends and relatives.
(The Denison Review, Wednesday, July 24, 1912, p. 6)

Obituary

  In last week's issue of the Review mention was made of the death of John Meehan, Sr., which occurred on July 23, 1912. Further reference to the life of the deceased was promised in this issue of the paper.
  Mr. Meehan was born near Kilkee, County of Clarie, Ireland, in 1832, being therefore 80 years of age at the time of his death. He came to the United States when sixteen years of age and located at Rock Island, Ill., where he grew to mature manhood. He was married January 18, 1864, to Catherine Garvey, of Davenport, Iowa. Thirteen children were born to this union, three of whom died in infancy. two daughter, Bridget and Dymple, died within the last three years, both of whom had grown to womanhood. Other children are: Thomas Meehan, of Vail, Iowa; Mrs. M. W. Conway, of Reynolds, Ill.; Mrs. J. A. Houlihan, Mrs. E. L. Champion, Dr. J. J. Meehan and Elizabeth, John and Pearl, all of Denison.
  In 1877 the deceased moved to Crawford county, Iowa, and located on a farm in Hayes township, where he lived for about five years. From the farm in Hayes township he afterwards moved to a farm west of Denison, where he lived until 1905, since which date he has resided in Denison, where his death occurred. For some time before his death he had been in feeble health and this condition with old age as a factor, doubtless caused his death.
  The funeral services were held at St. Rose of Lima church on Thursday, July 25, at 10 o'clock, Father Farrely officiating, after which the body was taken to the Catholic cemetery for burial.
  The pall bearers were: James Welch, Frank Lally, M. Giblin, M. L. Houilhan, Sr., Thomas McGrinn and James McGuire. Those out of town attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. W. Conoway, of Reynolds, Ill.; Joe Meehan, Alido, Il.; John Mack, Veila, Ill; Mrs. Thomas Barnes and Mrs. M. J. Hoarn, Premption, Ill.; Mrs. C. F. O'Brien and Miss Nona O'Brien, Davenport, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Anthony, of Randolph, Iowa; Mrs. Sashville and daughter, of Moline, Ill.; Mr. George Lally and Thos. Lally, of Atlantic, Iowa.
  Mr. Meehan, during his long life, enjoyed the respect and good will of everyone who knew him. He was a splendid type of citizen, his influence being always in favor of the right. The Review joins his many friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.
(The Denison Review, Wednesday, July 31, 1912, p. 6)