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Mary O'Brien Hester

Birth	:	20 Aug 1850 Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, USA
Death	:	8 Oct 1923 Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0913200, -94.6790000
Description	:	Old Resident Meets Death Mrs. Hester Dies Rather Suddenly Tho Not In Good Health For Some Time It is with the keenest regret that we chronicle the death or Mrs. Michael Hester which occurred at her home in the second ward of this city on Monday morning, Oct. 8, from high blood pressure. Yet her death was quite unexpected and was at six o’clock. She had been failing for a year or more and was suffering a shock to her many friends throughout the county. Funeral services were held at St. Thomas church this (Wednesday) morning at ten o’clock. A requiem solemn high... Read More	Old Resident Meets Death Mrs. Hester Dies Rather Suddenly Tho Not In Good Health For Some Time It is with the keenest regret that we chronicle the death or Mrs. Michael Hester which occurred at her home in the second ward of this city on Monday morning, Oct. 8, from high blood pressure. Yet her death was quite unexpected and was at six o’clock. She had been failing for a year or more and was suffering a shock to her many friends throughout the county. Funeral services were held at St. Thomas church this (Wednesday) morning at ten o’clock. A requiem solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev. Chas. O’Malley. Father Schleier of Spencer served as deacon and Father Savage as sub-deacon. The pallbrearers were Joe Higgins, Joe Jackman, W.H. Gaylord, Thomas O’Connor and Charles Duhigg. Miss Mary O’Brien was born at Fond du Lac, Wis., on Aug. 20, 1850. She went from there to Cedar Falls when a young lady and was united in marriage to Michael Hester at that place on Nov. 7, 1879. Seven children were born to this union, all but two of whom survive their mother. Frances J. and William Emmet died in infancy. Those living are three daughters, Mrs. Agnes Kelly of Jamestown, N.D., Mrs. E.M. Thompson of this city and Mrs. J.K. Reidy of Davenport and two sons, A.C. Hester of Emmetsburg and Leo A. Hester of Creston, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Hester came to this county in 1884 and located on a farm in Emmetsburg township where they resided until 1907, when they retired and came to Emmetsburg. They build one of the very comfortable and commodious homes of our city and subsequently made their home here. The writer knew Mrs. Hester very well and esteemed her most highly. She was earnest and sincere in all she said and did. She was most devoted to her home and was an excellent housekeeper and a genuine home maker. By earnest and united effort Mr. and Mrs. Hester accumulated enough of the world’s goods to live comfortably and without financial worries. Their home was a most hospitable one. No one ever came to their home without feeling that warmth of a genuine welcome that is never to be forgotten. Mrs. Hester was a good neighbor. She was very charitable and was prone to stress the virtues of those with whom she came in contact and to pass lightly on their faults. She was an ardent Catholic and was always loyal to her convictions and steadfast in the practice of her religion. Among all the women we know, there is none whom we consider more worthy in every sense of the term than Mrs. Hester. She filled every office in life well. As mother, wife and neighbor she was an ideal woman. She left no duty undone. She was cheerful and optimistic and her genial manner added its full share to the happiness of the home. One more of Palo Alto county’,s good women has been summoned before her maker to account for the live entrusted to her. None who knew her will doubt that her accounting will be pleasing to the Master and that the eternal reward for which she always hoped for is now hers. Besides her husband and children Mrs. Hester leaves two sister, Mrs. L. Laughlin of Pipestone, Minn., and Mrs. Edward Marlowe of Denver, and one brother, John O'’Brien of Estherville, to mourn her departure. To all of them the Tribune extends sincere sympathy. [Palo Alto Tribune, Emmetsburg, Iowa, Oct. 10, 1923] Mrs. Michael Hester Monday forenoon the people of this community were shocked to learn of the death of Mrs. Michael Hester, of this city. Few knew that she was seriously ailing. While she has not been in the best of health for the past year or so, it was not known that she was critically ill. In fact, she was able to be down town on the first day of the – to see the parade and on Saturday she was down to the doctor’s office and had a high blood pressure and on – Monday morning she went quietly from this [life] to that better life beyond. The funeral was held from St. Thomas church on Wednesday forenoon. The Rev. O’Malley had charge of the services and was assisted by Monsignor Farrelly and the Rev. Savage. Many of the relatives, friends and neighbors were in attendance. The pallbearers were Charles Duhigg, W.H. Gaylord, Thomas O’Connor, Joseph Higgins, Joseph Jackman, and Henry Hughes. Burial was in St. John’s cemetery. Mary O’Brien was born on Aug. 20, 1850, at Fond du Lac, Wis., and consequently was 73 years of age. On Nov. 7, 1873 she was united in marriage to Michael Hester at Cedar Falls, Iowa. Had Mrs. Hester lived but a few more days they could have celebrated their golden wedding. Almost thirty-nine years ago Mr. and Mrs. Hester moved to this city and this has been their home ever since. Seven children came to bless the home. Two, Francis J. and William Emmet, died in infancy. Three daughters and two sons survive their mother. They are Mrs. Agnes Kelly, of Jamestown, N.D.; Mrs. E. M. Thompson of this city; Mrs. J.K. Reidy, of Davenport, Iowa.; Ambrose G. Hester of this city, and Leo Hester, of Iowa Falls. Mrs. Hester also leaves a brother, John O'’Brien, of Estherville, and two sisters, Mrs. L. Laughlin, of Pipestone, Minn., and Mrs. Edward Marlow, of Denver, Colo. These, with the good husband, Michael Hester, have the sympathy of the entire community. Mrs. Hester was a fine Christian lady. During her long stay of thirty-nine years in the community she made friends with all whom she met. She was a lady much to be admired and during her active years she was a source of inspiration to all around her. She was active in the affairs of the township when she made her home there and later when the family moved to Emmetsburg she did her part in the affairs of her church and the community. Of late years she has not been able to lead an active life like she was accustomed to before years began to take their toll. In her death the people of this community are called upon to mourn the death of one of the finest Christian ladies of our city. [Palo Alto Reporter, Emmetsburg, Iowa, Oct. 11, 1923] Twenty Five Years Ago (From the files of the Democrat of October 1923) Monday morning our many citizens were painfully surprised to learn of the unexpected death of Mrs. Michael Hester, 73, one of the best known ladies of our county. [Emmetsburg (iowa) Democrat, Oct. 21, 1948] 1923: Mrs. Michael Hester of this city died Monday morning. She was a pioneer Palo Alto county lady, coming to this county 39 years ago. She was 73 years of age. [Emmetsburg (iowa) Democrat, Oct. 12, 1933] [Newspaper items contrbuted by Merllene.]

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Mary O'Brien Hester's memorial is located at: Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, USA.
When did Mary O'Brien Hester death?
Mary O'Brien Hester death on 8 Oct 1923 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0913200
Longitude: -94.6790000

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Michael Hester

(1842 - 1925)

Siblings

Adelia O'Brien Marlow

(1857 - 1904)

Children

Francis Joseph “Frank” Hester

(1877 - 1912)

Lydia Hester Thompson

(1880 - 1952)

William Emmet “Willie” Hester

(1885 - 1894)

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Coordinate: 43.0913200, -94.6790000

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