Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 157, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 July 1911 — Death Relieves Sufferings of Patrick Hallagan Sunday Night [ARTICLE]

Death Relieves Sufferings of Patrick Hallagan Sunday Night

Patrick Hallagan, whose illness has been mentioned several times in these columns, died Sunday night at 11:40 o’clock, at his home east of Rensselaer. The cause of his death was due to an infection of one of the great toes, which resulted in gangrene. The funeral was. held at St. Augustine’s Catholic church in Rensselaer this, Wednesday, morning, at 9 o’clock, Rev. Christian Daniels conducting the services. The pall bearers were Alfred Donnelly, Tim Gleason, E. <P. Honan, A. Halleck, J. J. Eigelsbavh and John Healy. There were also six honorary pall bearers. Interment took place in Calvary cemetery. Deceased was born in Waterford, Ireland, the year 1817. He received his education in the schools of his native land, graduating with honors from Dublin University. At the age of 22 he departed from his native land for this country, landing at New Orleans 72 years ago. He traveled extensively, following construction work as contractor. His main work was building roads and large drainages. In the year 1854 he came to this county and has since lived here and was very successful as’ a farmer and stockman. Patrick Hallagan wps united early in life to Honora Welsh ft Cincinnati, Ohio, in the holy bonds qt matrimony From this union nine children were born. His wife departed this life four years ago. / ’ ( * The following children survive him: Mrs. Katie McQuilin, Fairmont, Ind.; Richard Hallagan, Ottawa, Ill.; Mary Delouest, Ocala, Florida; Patrick Hallagan, Dunkirk, Ind.; Joseph Hallagan, of Rensselaer, and John, James and Maggie, residing at the home place. In his death the county loses one of its pioneer settlers. He was a highly respected citizen and loved by all who knew him. He was a very faithful member of St. Augustine’s Catholic church. It was always his delight if he could in any way assist in furthering the cause of this church.