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Mrs. Elizabeth Olson, widow of the late Mr. Ole Olson and one of the very oldest and most esteemed residents of the village, died at 6 A. M. Nov. 22, 1905. She had nearly recovered from pneumonia, when stomach trouble combined with advanced years caused her to succumb to the inevitable, at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 4 days. Mrs. Olson was born at Audol, Norway, Apr. 28, 1830, and came to Winneconne with her husband and one child in 1850 and has since continuously resided here, her husband passing away thirteen years ago. She was the mother of five sons and six daughters, of whom five daughters survive. Mrs. A. M. Pederson, Mrs. W. H. Trefethen, Mrs. C. M. Lloyd with whom she resided at her death - all of this village - Mrs. Wm. Bruhn of Milwaukee,and Mrs. Frank Johnson of Battle Creek, Mich., all of whom will be present at the obsequies. The funeral will be held at 2 P. M., Saturday Nov. 25, from the Norwegian Lutheran Church co! nducted by the pastor, Rev. O. J. Norby, assisted by Rev. J. M. Kayser of Allenville, and the remains will repose beside those of her husband, in the village cemetery. The deceased was a lady of quiet, unassuming manners, a fond mother, a true friend and neighbor, and will long be missed by the wide circle in which she was held in high esteem for her many sterling qualities.
Submitted by: Barbara J. Griffin
Omro Union Newspaper
November, 1892
Obituary for Alice Kelly-O'Reilly
Mrs. Alec O'Riley passed away early Friday morning at her home in
Poygan. The deceased was born in Ireland in 1853 and is survived
by her husband, three daughters, Theresa O'Riley, Mrs. Martin
Costello, of Poygan, Mrs. Robert Keefe, of Poygan and a son David
O'Riley. Funeral services were held at the Poygan Catholic Church.
at 10 this morning with Reverend Father Ahern officiating.
Contributed by: Mary Jeanne Monhardt
Omro Herald
February 25, 1897
Obituary of Mrs. Anna O'Reilly- Phalen
Mrs. Anna Phalen, 90, formerly of164 West Lincoln Avenue died at Mercy
Hospital and 7 p.m. She had been residing at St. Mary's Home for the past
seven years. She was born August 11, 1868 in Poygan, Wisconsin and
spent most of her life in Oshkosh. She was the daughter of Alexnder O'Reilly
and Mariah Flanagan-O'Reilly
She was married to Patrick Phalen who
proceeded her in death. Mrs. Phalen was a member of St. Peter's catholic
church. She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Bridgetta Metcalf, Oak Park, Ill.
and three half sisters, Mrs. Theresa Steger, Redgranite, Mrs. Helen(Martin)
Costello, of Poysippi and Mrs. Elizabeth Keefe, of Poygan, Wisconsin and
several neices and nephews. Services will be held at 8:30 Tuesday at
Fiss and Bills funeral home and at 9 am at St. Peter's Church with Reverend
F. M. Keogh presiding. Funeral will be at Riverside Cemetery. Friends may
call at the Funeral Parlour Monday at 3pm until the hour of services. The
rosary will be recited at 7:30 pm.
Contributed by: Mary Jeanne Monhardt
Omro Union Newspaper.
November, 1892
Patrick Neary, while going to Dennis O'Reilly's funeral met
the procession and drove across the ditch to let the procession
pass. In turning around to get onto the road again the sleigh
tipped over and the horse ran away leaving the old gent in the
snow. The horse kept to the side of the road thus avoiding
what might have caused a serious accident had he ran into the
procession.
Dennis O'Reilly, one of Poygan's best know and most highly
esteemed citizens, died at the residence of his son Alex., on
November 20. He had been in feeble health for more than a year
but most of the time he was able to be around and in pleasant
weather was able to walk out. His funeral services were held at
the Catholic church, Tuesday the 22nd.He was the huband of Margaret Holleran, both of County Mayo, Ireland.
The Catholic church was St. Thomas Aquinas, Poygan/Omro, Wisconsin.
Contributed by: Mary Jeanne Monhardt
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
October 1, 1958
Page 4
Obituary of Mrs. Mary O'Reilly Kelly
Mrs. Mary Louise Kelly nee, Reilly, late of 5505 Leland Avenue, daughter of
Alexander O'Reilly and Mariah Flanagan-O'Reilly, beloved wife of the
late Joseph T. Kelly, dear Mother of Agnes, fond sister of Anna Phalen,
Catherine McCabe, Brigetta Metcalf and the late Sarah Bray. Funeral Wed.
October 28, 9:30 from chapel 4920-24 Irving Park Road to Our Lady of
Victory Church, Internment St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Member of Our Lady of Victory Christian Associan, also Daughters of
Isabella, Our Lady of Victory Council #27.
Contributed by: Mary Jeanne Monhardt
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Monday July 31, 1922
Page 12
Obituary for Susan O'Reilly
Miss Susan O'Reilly of Winneconne,Wisconsin, a former resident
of here aged 18, died on Tuesday. The funeral will be held here on
Thursday.
Susie was the daughter of Thomas O'Reilly and Mary Elizabeth Killilea, she is buried in St. Thomas Aquanis Cemetery, with her aunt and uncle. Alexander O'Reilly and Mariah Flanagan-O'Reilly and her grandparents Dennis O'Reilly and Margaret Holloran-O'Reilly. Thomas O'Reilly
was the son of Dennis O'Reilly and Margaret Holloran and
the brother of Alexander O'Reilly
Contributed by: Mary Jeanne Monhardt
The Orgonian
May 7, 1960
Obituary for Sarah O'Reilly-Bray
Sarah Bray-nee O'Reilly December 29, 1935, at residence 635 South Harvey
Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois, loved daughter of Alexander O'Reilly and Mariah
Flanagan O' Reilly beloved wife of John S., fond Mother of Mamie,
Gerald, Charles, John, Russell, Margaret, sister of Mrs,. P.R, Phalen of
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Mrs. Mary Kelly, Mrs. Katherine McCabe, Seattle,
Washington, Mrs. William Metcalf and the late Agnes O'Reilly, Grandmother
of Rosemary.
Funeral, Tuesday, 9:30 am Acencion Church, Internment St. Joseph's
Oshkosh, Wisconsin papers, please copy
Contributed by: Mary Jeanne Monhardt
