This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: efisher825 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.dunphy/163.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does this obituary which identifies a Croak from Janesville WI contain any names familiar to you? Charlie Fisher Sun Prairie Countryman April 1, 1926 Mrs. Martin Dunphy, who passed away at her home here late last week Wednesday afternoon, March 24th, was born in Kilkenny, Ireland, Dec. 16, 1847. Her maiden name was Alice Elizabeth Croak, and while still a child in the third year of her age, she came with her parents in 1850 to America, locating in Philadelphia. After one year's residence in that city the family came to Wisconsin locating at Janesville. There she attended the Janesville schools and grew to womanhood. In 1871 she came to Sun Prairie with her brother the Rev. Walter Croak, who came here to take charge of Sacred Heart's church and parish. On Jan'y 30, 1873, she was united in marriage to Martin Dunphy, and went to reside on the farm owned by the Dunphy brothers, in Bristol, and where the family of Michael Dunphy no reside. In 1879 they moved onto the farm at the north limits of this village, and which was the family home until 1922 when she moved to her present home. Her husband passed away Jan'y 14, 1915. Four children blessed their union, all of whom survive to love and cherish her memory. They are Walter and James Dunphy of Buchanan, N. Dak., and (Mary) Mrs. H. J. Barry and Margaret Dunphy, all of this village. She also leaves nine grandchildren, two of whom, Alice and Donald Dunphy, of Buchanan, N. Dak., have been making their home with her for the past few years and attending school. Mrs. Dunphy's death came suddenly and at a time when the family were building on hope, after her rally from a long illness during the winter months. She contracted what seemed to be only a spring cold, which manifested itself the Sunday prior to her death. Like other good mothers of her generation she knew the handicaps of pioneer days-those handicaps that meant sacrifices for their families, but to them sacrifice meant devotion and love, an affection that leaves its imprint for all time in the hearts of their loved ones. Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, March 27th, at Sacred Heart's church, of which she was a devoted member, Rev. J. J. Salentin officiating. Interment was in Sacred Heart's cemetery and the bearers were Jas. Conley, Conrad Weisman, Adam Gerlach, John Dolan, Thos. Howe, and John Quilty. Those from out-of-town in attendance at the funeral were Walter and James Dunphy, of Buchanan, N. Dak., Miss Mary Croke, Mrs. Thos. Heagney, Walter and Alice Heagney, P. H. Quinn, Miss Emma Croak from Janesville, Wis., Mrs. B. Warner, Mrs. And Mrs. John Quilty, Mrs. Michael Quilty, Mrs. Anna Hanley, Leona Hanley, Mrs. And Mrs. Garret Barry, and Mrs. Frances Byrne, all of Madison; Mrs. And Mrs. J. S. Cusick, P. H. Cusick, Oregon, and Miss Mary Barry, Racine. Sun Prairie Countryman July 19, 1923 Miss Nora Dunphy, who was taken ill with an attack of appendicitis one week ago last Saturday, and removed to the hospital at Madison the following day, for an operation, passed away last Friday morning at the age of 54 years, 5 months and 5 days. She submitted to an operation last week Monday and seemed to be getting along nicely until the day before her death, when a sudden change for the worse brought about the end. Nora Dunphy was born in the town of Bristol, Feb. 8, 1869, and has spent all of her life in this locality. She was the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Michael Dunphy, both now deceased. Since childhood she has been frail in health, but notwithstanding her handicap she was always patient and happy, getting the most she could out of life. She leaves to mourn her demise, three sisters and three brothers. They are Edward and Kate, who are at home, Martin, in Madison, James of Idaho, Lydia, of Sun Prairie, and Mrs. Mary Gerlach, of Austin, Minn. Besides the immediate family, she leaves many friends and relatives to grieve her loss. Her parents have been dead for more than 30 years. Funeral services were held at Sacred Hearts church, Tuesday morning, July 1st, Rev. J. J. Salentin officiating, and interment was in the cemetery of that church north of the village. Out-of-town relatives who attended the funeral are, Mrs. Frank Broderick, of Mason City, Ia, Josephine Gerlach, of Rockford Ill., Frances Gerlach, Austin, Minn., Mrs. Purcell, of Waterloo, Jas. Dunphy, of Edaho, Dr. and Mrs. H. J. Barry, of Delavan, and Mrs. Warns, of Madison Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.