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Margaret Catherine McGuire O'Brien

Birth	:	17 Jan 1859 Harpers Ferry, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	11 Sep 1929 Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0913200, -94.6790000
Description	:	Mrs. John O'Brien Died Wednesday After Long Illness One of the Palo Alto County's Highly Respected Ladies Resident Here Since 1881 Mrs. John O'Brien died at the home of her son, P. T. O'Brien, in the Fourth ward at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept 11. She had been ill since Thanksgiving time 1928, and was bedfast most of the time. She underwent a stroke of paralysis Sunday and never rallied from it. Death came to relief. Funeral services will be held at the Assumption church Friday morning. Miss Margaret Catherine McGuire was born at Harper's Ferry, Iowa, Jan.... Read More	Mrs. John O'Brien Died Wednesday After Long Illness One of the Palo Alto County's Highly Respected Ladies Resident Here Since 1881 Mrs. John O'Brien died at the home of her son, P. T. O'Brien, in the Fourth ward at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept 11. She had been ill since Thanksgiving time 1928, and was bedfast most of the time. She underwent a stroke of paralysis Sunday and never rallied from it. Death came to relief. Funeral services will be held at the Assumption church Friday morning. Miss Margaret Catherine McGuire was born at Harper's Ferry, Iowa, Jan. 17, 1860. She grew to womanhood there. In 1881 she came to Palo Alto county. On June 3, 1884, she united in marriage with John O'Brien in Emmetsburg. They located on a farm in Great Oak township where they resided until March 1915 when they came to Emmetsburg and established their home. One daughter, Mary, of Chicago, John J. and P.T. O'Brien were born to this union. The daughter died three years ago, Sept. 1, 1926. The three sons and their father, and ten grandchildren survive. (Note: There seems to be a line missing from the article. Another obituary from the Emmetsburg Democrat (Sept. 12, 1929) has the following excerpt: Mrs. O’Brien is survived by her beloved husband and three sons—Will of Chicago and John J. and P.T. of this place. An only daughter, Mrs. Mary Jackson, died Sept. 1, 1926. Mrs. O’Brien’s death is also mourned by a brother, Tim McGuire, who lives in central Minnesota.) Mrs. O'Brien was an exceptionally fine woman. She was earnest, conscientious and sincere. Her manner was gentle. She was mild and conciliatory. Every word and thought was charitable. She was slow to condemn another, although her ideas of right and wrong were fixed and she never wavered from the path of duty. She was a devout Catholic, a sincere Christian, and a truly good woman in every way. She loved her daughter dearly and grieved over death. Her sons, too, were very dear to her, and the grandchildren, each had a warm place in her motherly heart. She was a devoted, loving wife. There was nothing within her power that was not done to make her home a haven of peace, happiness and contentment. It is possible--indeed it is probable that such women as Mrs. O'Brien attract little attention to themselves from the outside world, but they are the very salt of the earth. They do every day and all the time their full duty and more, caring nothing for public display. They know not of ostentation. They do not lack pride. Their very nature is proud of every accomplishment, every success that comes to their dear ones or to their neighbors. A life simply, honestly, sincerely, nobly lived, as Mrs. O'Brien's was cannot fail to please the Master of the universe. That she has won heavenly reward promised to those who are faithful to their trust cannot be doubted by those who knew her. The memory of this faithful wife will brighten the remaining years of her husband. The recollection of her many deeds of mercy, her many sacrifices for them, her care and anxiety for their welfare will be a treasure to her sons and grandchildren. They will miss her and find life lonely without her. To them the Tribune extends sincere sympathy. [From The Palo Alto Tribune, Emmetsburg, Iowa, Dec. 12, 1929. Contributed by A McGuire, #50022510.]

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Margaret Catherine McGuire O'Brien death on 11 Sep 1929 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0913200
Longitude: -94.6790000

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

John O'Brien

(1857 - 1930)

Siblings

Children

Mary O'Brien Jesse

(1886 - 1926)

John James O'Brien

(1888 - 1939)

Patrick Timothy O'Brien

(1891 - 1950)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0913200, -94.6790000

2. Evergreen Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0940018, -94.6791992

3. Vernon Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1840000, -94.6185000

4. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1866740, -94.7872050

5. Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1265000, -94.5017000

6. Riverside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0200000, -94.5220000

7. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Rush Lake Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9560000, -94.6980000

8. Silver Lake Cemetery
Silver Lake Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0386009, -94.8597031

9. Highland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1497002, -94.8578033

10. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0386009, -94.8613968

11. North Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1696281, -94.5077438

12. Rush Lake Cemetery
Rush Lake Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9497185, -94.7383270

13. Valley View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2428000, -94.7212000

14. Calvary Cemetery
Ruthven, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1314011, -94.8869019

15. Lost Island Lutheran Cemetery
Lost Island Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1980000, -94.8375000

16. Lincoln Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9596842, -94.5602466

17. Crown Hill Cemetery
Ruthven, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1328011, -94.8878021

18. Ellington Cemetery
Ellington Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9377000, -94.6240400

19. Saint Luke's Lutheran Cemetery
Fairfield Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1545000, -94.4723000

20. Saint Jacobs Cemetery
Graettinger, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2546997, -94.7705994

21. Graettinger City Cemetery
Graettinger, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2550011, -94.7722015

22. Saint Michaels Catholic Cemetery
Whittemore, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0827000, -94.4322500

23. Riverside Cemetery
West Bend, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9512000, -94.5120000

24. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Whittemore, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0530014, -94.4135971