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Michael KEEGAN Newspaper: New Hampton Newspaper Date: January 26, 1930 Michael KEEGAN Dies at Lawler Pioneer Man of Chickasaw County, Dies after a Few Months of Illness Lawler Corr-- Mr. Michael KEEGAN, one of the long-time residents of Chickasaw County, passed away Thursday, January 23, 1930 at the age of 87 years. Mr. KEEGAN had been in failing health for a considerable time. He bore his sufferings with Christian fortitude, sustained by an unwavering faith, and when the final moment came he was ready for the call to the new life beyond the grave. Michael KEEGAN was born in Brooklyn, NY, January 1, 1843. When a young man moved to Lyons, Iowa where in 1862 he was married to Bridget FOLEN. Three years later he moved to Chickasaw County where he purchased a farm near Lawler and resided there until he moved to Lawler in 1903, where he has resided ever since. Mr. and Mrs. Michael KEEGAN were the parents of seven children. His aged wife and four children survive him. Three children preceded him in death. Michael of Minneapolis, Matt, who resides on the home farm, Mrs. Mary Jane NOLAN of Ironwood, Mich., Mrs. Nellie LEONARD of Lawler. He leaves 16 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Mr. KEEGAN always held to high ideals and was continually reaching out a helping hand to assist others on life’s journey. To know him was to esteem and honor him. To his family he was a devoted husband and father, and to those who knew him, a faithful friend. He had many excellent traits and character, and his life was filled with many acts of kindness and love. The funeral was held at Mt. Carmel Church Saturday morning, mass for the dead being said by Reverend Father O’Donnell and interment was made in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Those who attended the funeral from away are, Mrs. Mary Jane NOLAN of Ironwood, Mich., Mrs. M.E. KEEGAN and sons, Basil and Cecil of Minneapolis, Miss Eileen LEONARD of Chicago, Stewart KANE and Pat FOLEN of St. Paul, Mrs. Anna DONNELLY and sons Paul and John, and Miss Bessie O’HOLLEARU of New Hampton. Contributed By: David KEEGAN Email: djkvegas@worldnet.att.net |