Home > United States of America > Iowa > Clayton County > Volga > Hillcrest Cemetery > William H. O'Brien

William H. O'Brien

Birth	:	25 Nov 1870 Mederville, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	Aug 1943 Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Hillcrest Cemetery, Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8047000, -91.5509000
Description	:	WILLIAM HENRY O’BRIEN ~ Elkader, Ia. – Special: Funeral services for William Henry O’Brien, 72, life long resident of this community who died at his home August 21, were held from the Witt Funeral Chapel Tuesday afternoon, with Rev. Paul Kitter, officiating. Burial was in the Volga Cemetery, Volga City. The deceased was born in Cox Creek Township on November 25, 1870. He was united in marriage to Alice Kohler and to this union two sons were born, Ronald who preceded his father in death and Hubert of Clewiston, Florida who survives him. On March 27, 1935 he was united in... Read More	WILLIAM HENRY O’BRIEN ~ Elkader, Ia. – Special: Funeral services for William Henry O’Brien, 72, life long resident of this community who died at his home August 21, were held from the Witt Funeral Chapel Tuesday afternoon, with Rev. Paul Kitter, officiating. Burial was in the Volga Cemetery, Volga City. The deceased was born in Cox Creek Township on November 25, 1870. He was united in marriage to Alice Kohler and to this union two sons were born, Ronald who preceded his father in death and Hubert of Clewiston, Florida who survives him. On March 27, 1935 he was united in marriage to Emma Miller. Mr. O’Brien was one of the plant operators for the Central States Power and Light Company here for twenty-six years. On March 6, 1936 he retired because of poor health. Mr. O’Brien started to work when the plant was owned by the Schmidt Bros. and Company, who built the first light plant here. He continued without interruption with the succeeding companies. For the past ten years he has had charge of the State Weather Station in this territory. He was always active in community affairs and for the past twelve years has played the part of Santa Claus at Christmas time for the Commercial Club. Survivors are his wife, and son Hubert of Clewiston, Fla.: three sisters, Mrs. Agnes Meyer of Elkader, Mrs. Kate Quinn of Des Moines, and Miss Sarah O’Brien of New Orleans: three brothers, Frank O’Brien of Volga City, Arthur of Cedar Rapids, and John of Clewiston, Fla.; and three step-children, Mrs. Henry Shriver of San Antonio, Tex., Helen Miller of Elkader, and Gus Miller in the Army. Dubuque Telegraph Herald 1943

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is William H. O'Brien's memorial?
William H. O'Brien's memorial is located at: Hillcrest Cemetery, Volga, Clayton County, USA.
When did William H. O'Brien death?
William H. O'Brien death on Aug 1943 in Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William H. O'Brien's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8047000
Longitude: -91.5509000

Family Members:

Parent

John Joseph O'Brien

(1844 - 1903)

Mary A. Julia Leonard O'Brien

(1854 - 1927)

Spouse

Emma H Volquardts O'Brien

(1898 - 1994)

Siblings

Rose Alice O'Brien White

(1867 - 1924)

(unknow - unknow)

Katherine O'Brien Quinn

(1876 - 1951)

Agnes Julia O'Brien Meyer

(1881 - 1954)

Thomas Francis O'Brien

(1885 - 1896)

Frank Leonard O'Brien

(1892 - 1945)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hillcrest Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8047000, -91.5509000

2. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8050003, -91.5508270

3. Old Stone School Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7973000, -91.5661000

4. Corbin Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8440000, -91.6200000

5. Saint Sebald Lutheran Church Cemetery
Saint Sebald, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7386000, -91.5460000

6. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7542000, -91.4916992

7. Ross Cemetery
Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7528000, -91.4933014

8. Dohrer Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8124846, -91.4584734

9. Watkins Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7833180, -91.4584733

10. Garretson Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7422100, -91.6067580

11. Taylorsville Cemetery
Arlington, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7694283, -91.6469727

12. Reed Cemetery
Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7353000, -91.6052000

13. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8424988, -91.6492004

14. Old Pioneer Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8375100, -91.6537300

15. Cords Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7973308, -91.4377662

16. Wadena Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8428000, -91.6520000

17. Highland Lutheran Cemetery
Highland Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8987000, -91.5330000

18. Mederville Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7638893, -91.4194412

19. Illyria Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8975983, -91.6363983

20. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8488998, -91.4021988

21. Arlington Cemetery
Arlington, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7380981, -91.6856003

22. Hartman Cemetery
Cox Creek Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8155360, -91.3880840

23. Cook Family Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9209880, -91.5091230

24. Elkader Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8541718, -91.4000015