| Patrick Ryan Died Wednesday
The community was deeply grieved to learn of the death of
Patrick B. Ryan who passed away at his home Wednesday afternoon at
twenty minutes past four.
Mr. Ryan had been sick since the first of March and declined
rapidly during the last few weeks. His death was due to a natural
physical breakdown rather than any organic trouble. At the time of his
death he was 85 years, 1 month and 11 days old. Funeral services will be
held Friday morning at 10 a. m. at the Catholic church with Father
Bernadine, C. P. of Des Moines in charge. Father Pouget will sing the
mass. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery.
Patrick B. Ryan was born in Limerick, Ireland, April 15, 1840. He
came with his parents to America when he was nine years old and settled
in Shateaugay, Franklin county, New York. In the year 1877 he came to
Adams county and settled on a farm eight miles north of Corning. Twenty
years ago he came to Corning and inter moved to Waukee where he lived
for eight years. His desire to come back among his old friends grew, and
he came back after eight years and remained here until his death. He has
been a member of the Catholic church all his life and was devoted to the
church of his choice.
He was married on Christmas day, 1863 to Catherine Ryan in the
city of Marquett, Mich. His devoted wife and nine children remain to
mourn the loss of this good man who spent the greater part of
forty-seven years in the community. All of the children except a son,
Ed, of Chicago, were present when the father passed away. The children
who are living are: Mrs. D. H. Graham, of Orillia, Ed, of Chicago; Wm.
M., Timothy, John, Patrick, Mike and Mrs. W. T. Maloney, of Corning.
The passing of this pioneer again breaks the ranks of these
staunch builders of the state of which we take pride. The historical
setting has been created by such men and future generations will build
firmly on the foundations these men have erected for our country. Many
friends of the deceased sorrow with the family in their grief, and
extend sympathy to all who are saddened by the loss of this good man.
(Adams County Free Press, Friday, May 29, 1925) |
