Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/555 Surname: Millea, Jackman, Brennan, Phalen, Joynt, Kane, Mulry, Conway, Shea, Laughlin ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Thurs., December 24, 1936 Dave Millea Is Called To Beyond Well Known Citizen Is Dead at Age 75. Was Born at Elgin, Illinois. Came to Palo Alto County When 17. Funeral Wednesday. David P. Millea, nearly 85 years of age, and one of the widely known and highly respected residents of this community, passed away at the home of his sister, Mrs. James Kane, in Emmetsburg township Sunday evening after an illness of some time. Mr. Millea was stricken a few years ago with a hand injury, which later caused the necessity of having a part of the hand removed. Two months ago he became quite ill but it was not until last week that his condition became alarming. The funeral was held in Emmetsburg Wednesday morning. The remains were brought to St. Thomas Catholic church where a requiem high mass was celebrated by the pastor, Rev. M. McNerney. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends. Interment was in St. John's cemetery south of the city. The pall bearers were Francis Jackman, P. C. Jackman, M. W. Brennan, Michael Phalen, William Joynt and Thomas Mulry. David P. Millea, son of the late John and Mary Millea, was born at Elgin, Illinois on Christmas day, 1851. When he was 17 years of age he came to Palo Alto county where he has lived most of the time. About forty years ago he went to Minnesota where he remained for three or four years. He later returned to Emmetsburg, however, and has since followed farming as an occupation. Mr. Millea was known for many years as one of the most substantial farmers in this vicinity. Like most of his fellow citizens, however, he was subject to heavy losses during the depression period. Mr. Millea was never married. He is survived by three sisters - Mrs. James Kane and Mrs. J. F. Conway of Emmetsburg and Miss Margaret Millea of Chicago. Two brothers also survive. They are J. H. Millea of this place and Thomas Millea of Fort Dodge. Two sisters, Mrs. John Shea and Mrs. P. Laughlin and a brother, John Millea, preceded him in death. David Millea was one of the finest citizens in our county. He was upright and honorable in his dealing with his fellows. He was a staunch and faithful member of the Catholic church and adhered conscientiously to its teachings. He was generous and helpful at all times and was ever willing to assist to the best of his ability in any task that made for the betterment of the community. He was progressive in farmer's affairs and was considered an efficient businessman. He won many friends for himself through his many sterling qualities as a man and by his high ideals of citizenship. The Democrat counted David Millea among its best friends and staunchest supporters for nearly half a century. We, along with a large number of friends in this community, regret to learn of his death and express our sincere sympathy to those who are bereaved by his passing.