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    1. Ann (Heslin) Heeney obit
    2. Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott County, Iowa November 20, 1932 Mrs. Ann Heeney Mrs. Ann Heeney, 86, a resident of Davenport for half a century died at 11:40 p.m. Friday at her home, 417 West Eighth street after a year's illness. Mrs. heeney was born in County Leitrim, Ireland, July 4, 1846, and came to America direct to Scott County, 59 years ago. She was a member of St. Anthony's Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. D.J. Harrigan, Mrs. Elizabeth Helmel, and Mrs. Nellie Stroehle, and a son, John M. Heeney, all of Davenport; 14 gradnchildren and two great-grandchildren. One son and two daughters preceded their mother in death, one of them Mrs. Mary Manion having died three weeks ago. The body was taken to the Halligan funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday in the famiy home and at 9 am in St. Anthony's church. Burial will be in St. Marguerite's cemetery. Catholic Messenger Davenport, Scott County, Iowa November 24, 1932 Mrs. Anna Heeney, A Long Time Resident Called By Death The death of Mrs. Ann Heeney, a resident of Davenport for the past fifty years, occurred last Friday after an illness extending over the past year. She was born July 4, 1846, in County Leitrim, Ireland, and came to America, directly to Davenport 50 years ago. Since then, she has resided here. Mrs. Heeney had been a faithful member of St. Anthony's church and took part in the parish activities when in good health. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. D.J. Harrigan, Mrs. Elizabeth Helmel, and Mrs. Nellie Stroehle, and a son John M. Heeney all of Davenport. Fourteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. A son and daughter preceded their mother in death and another daughter, Mrs. Mary Manion, died three weeks ago. The funeral was held Monday morning from the family home, 417 West Eighth street. Requiem High Mass was celebrated by the Rev. J. P. Quinlan at St. Anthony's church and he also preached the funeral sermon. At the offertory of the Mass, Lou Koenigsaecker sang an "Ave Maria" and at the conclusion Mrs. P. L. Rogge sang "Mother Dear, O Pray For Me." At the recessional Mrs. Rogge, Mr. Koenigsaecker, Mrs. E.J. O'Donnell and Mrs. E.B. McCulloch sand "Veni Jesu." The pallbearers, all grandsons, were Joseph and William Stroehle, Joseph, Francis, Ray, and John Helmel. The Rev. J.W. Bulger gave the final blessing at the grave in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

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