July 9, 1922 Davenport Democrat John H. Heeney passed away Saturday evening at 8:10 at the family home 511 West Locust street, after an illness of six weeks duration. He was born in Davenport, June 1, 1870, and was 52 years of age at the time of his demise. He was educated at the old St. Marguerite's school here and on June 10, 1901 was united in marriage to Miss Catherine McNamara at St. James Catholic church in Brooklyn, N.Y. by Rev. J.M. Donohoe, residing in Brooklyn till 1906, when he removed in Davenport. He has been in business here for a number of years, and at the time of his death was proprietor of a soft drink parlor at Sixteenth and Harrison streets. Mr. Heeney had a large circle of friends among whom he was always a favorite. He was noted for his kindness and surprising generosity. No one in need was ever turned away penniless by him. Surviving are his wife and four daughters, Marie, Veronica, Eleanor, and Catherine. His mother Mrs. Mary Heeney at Tipton, Iowa; four brothers Michael of Pleasant Valley, Hugh of Davenport, and Patrick and Frank of Brooklyn, N.Y. and three sisters, Mrs. T.B. Lee of Tipton, Mrs. Catherine Cruse of Davenport, and Mrs. P. Burnes of Brooklyn, N.Y. The deceased was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Loyal Order of Moose. The body was taken to the Fred N. Ruhl funeral home, and will be taken home this noon. The funeral will be held from the home Tuesday morning at 5:30 with services.... (the rest got cut off)