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Mary Dunn Agnes

Birth	:	20 May 1862 Ontario, Canada
Death	:	29 Oct 1931 Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Patricks Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8232300, -96.5374800
Description	:	Note: Rose Hoffman was raised by Matthew and Mary Agnes after the death of her mother Bridgetta Foley Hoffman but never legally adopted. She is buried next to the Agnes family but her biological mother is also buried in this cemetery and her father Frank is buried in Elk Point Cemetery. This is why I have Rose linked to her biological parents for anyone doing family research but I have made note of the parents who raised her. If I could I would link her Agnes family also. PIONEER AKRON WOMAN IS CALLED TO HER REWARD End comes Last... Read More	Note: Rose Hoffman was raised by Matthew and Mary Agnes after the death of her mother Bridgetta Foley Hoffman but never legally adopted. She is buried next to the Agnes family but her biological mother is also buried in this cemetery and her father Frank is buried in Elk Point Cemetery. This is why I have Rose linked to her biological parents for anyone doing family research but I have made note of the parents who raised her. If I could I would link her Agnes family also. PIONEER AKRON WOMAN IS CALLED TO HER REWARD End comes Last Thursday After an Illness Covering, Eleven Years Mrs. M. A. Agnes, a pioneer resident of Akron, was called , to- her reward last Thursday, October 29, 1931. A prolonged illness, which extended: over a period of eleven years, becoming critical last June, Left little hope of recovery for her. Within the past few months she has had the consolation of visits from her children, both near and at a distance. Mrs. Mary Agnes, fifth child of Patrick and Bridget Dunn, was born In the Province of Ontario, Canada, May 20, 1862. When but a year old, with her family she moved to Negonee, Michigan, where she lived until the age of twelve years. Then the Dunn family traveled from the mining region of Michigan to the uncultivated prairie lands of northwestern Iowa, in Plymouth county, near Le Mars. Soon after their arrival they suffered the hardships resulting- from the three-year grasshopper plague. Those alone who have experienced such can appreciate the trials.of that destructive visitation and tell its true story. She was united in marriage with Matthew A. Agnes, the fiftieth anniversary of which wedding would have been celebrated November 7 of the year. the spring following their wedding they located in Akron, at that time called Portlandville, and helped establish our present town. God blessed their union with eleven children. One little daughter died in infancy, and her place in the home was taken later by Rose Hoffman. All through her career Mrs, Agnes displayed-a valiancy in assisting in the promotion of the Faith which she cherished. This Faith was her strength throughout active life and during the prolonged and intense suffering which preceded her death. As she breathed forth her soul in peace to God, she was surrounded by her children, who were united In prayer petitioning God's mercy and His sweet welcome for her. The charity of this noble woman brought unto her many dear friends, who loved her in life and will ever treasure her memory as a comforting solace of friendship. A proof of the loyalty of this community was evidenced in theloving devotion tenderred to her her children during her last illness and these last days. Her pastor, Rev. Father J. A. Roder, frequently brought to her that comfort which the Sacraments of the Roman Catholic church alone can give to one who knows their real value. Throughout all her suffering, Dr. W. T. Brunner faithfully watched, cared, spent himself In sacrificing service and lent, to her unlimited courage to carry bravely on through days of pain. A tribute deserving of this noble life was: paid to her by a former pastor, Revs Father D. K. Hurley, In the words, "She was the angel of her home. This is the splendid privilege God offers to every mother." A Solemn Requiem High Mass was sung for her funeral Saturday. October 31, at St. Patrick's church. the officiating clergy were her pastor. Rev. Father D. K. Hurley, of Anthon, Iowa, deacon, and her son, John, sub-deacon. Two of her grandsons served as acolytes. Present in the sanctuary was Rev. Father Cooper, pastor of St. James' church, Le Mars, Iowa. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery. The family surviving are eleven children, one brother and three sisters: Mrs. Josephine Claeys, Le Mars, Iowa; James Agnes, Akron, Iowa: Mrs. Mary Neary, Elk Point, S. D.; Mrs. Gertrude Burrill, Hollywood, Calif.; twin daughters, Sister Mary Antonius, B. V.,,M., Chicago, Ill., and Sister Mary St. Vivian, B. V. M., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Sister Mary St. Matthew, B." V. M., Clinton, Iowa; Olive Agnes; of Akron; John Agnes, of the Society of: Jesus,.; St. Mary's, Kansas; Matthew Agnes, Le- Mars. Iowa; Rose Hoffman, Akron P. H. Dunn, Margaret Dunn and Mrs. Loretta Redmond, Akron; Mrs. T. McCarty, Sheldon, Iowa, and thirteen grandchildren. Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mrs. J. McCarty, Eileen McCarty, Arleen McCarty, Mr. and Mrs. L. McCarty, Mr. and Mrs. V. McCarty, Mr. and Mrs. Matt. Weir, all of Sheldon, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coughlin, of Plankinton, S. D.; Mrs. A. Murphy and son, Andrew, and Mr. and Mrs. E . Agnes and son, John, of Sioux City, Iowa; D. G. Johnson and Kenneth Johnson, of Ireton, Iowa. Numerous friends of pioneer days from Le Mars and vicinity, friends from adjoining towns and friends of her children joined in paying their last respects. Akron Register Tribune Thursday, November 5, 1931 Akron, Iowa

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Mary Dunn Agnes's memorial is located at: Saint Patricks Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA.
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Mary Dunn Agnes death on 29 Oct 1931 in Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8232300
Longitude: -96.5374800

Family Members:

Parent

Bridget Sheridan Dunn

(1837 - 1917)

Spouse

Mathew A. Agnes

(1853 - 1917)

Siblings

Loretta Dunn Redmond

(1867 - 1951)

Patrick H. Dunn

(1871 - 1934)

Children

Josie B. Agnes Claeys

(1882 - 1966)

Mary Ann “Molly” Agnes Neary

(1886 - 1945)

James Agnes

(1894 - 1968)

Olive Agnes

(1896 - 1982)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8232300, -96.5374800

2. Riverside Cemetery
Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8367004, -96.5453033

3. Gores Bluff Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8035069, -96.6260468

4. Mount Hope Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8885994, -96.5667038

5. Union Creek Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8911018, -96.5863037

6. Westfield Township Cemetery
Westfield, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7510986, -96.5914001

7. Richland Cemetery
Richland, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7682991, -96.6624985

8. Mills Family Cemetery
Westfield, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7188460, -96.6019280

9. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ruble, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8372000, -96.3799000

10. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Spink, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8741000, -96.6876000

11. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Adaville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7494011, -96.4005966

12. Big Springs Cemetery
Big Springs, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9379000, -96.6090000

13. First Brule Creek Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7943993, -96.7069016

14. Old Big Springs Cemetery
Big Springs, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9455986, -96.5868988

15. Saint Paul Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7641983, -96.7061005

16. Union County Poor Farm Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7649210, -96.7077580

17. Pleasant Hill Cemetery Old
Spink, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8588462, -96.7215592

18. Brule Creek Cemetery
Spink Township, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8346510, -96.7324350

19. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Johnson Township, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7416992, -96.3707962

20. Plymouth Presbyterian Cemetery
Brunsville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8208760, -96.3318410

21. Ahlsborg Lutheran Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8228000, -96.7612000

22. Nora Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9314003, -96.7061005

23. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Adaville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7484000, -96.3315000

24. Saint Johns Cemetery
Craig, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8939018, -96.3225021