Jackson Pioneer Lady Taken By Death March 9

	      Mrs. Mary Lawler Reached Age of 73 Years.

		      Buried at Vail, March 12th

Mrs. Mary Lawler, aged and honored resident of Jackson township for
many years, passed away at her home March 9, 1930.  She had been ill
for some time with influenza and complications, and although her death
was not entirely unexpected, it was a severe blow to her family and
friends.  Her condition, which had been critical at times, seemed to
show signs of improvement, which led to hopes for her recovery.

Mary Agnes Malloy was born at Long Grove, in Scott county, Iowa, on
February 1, 1857, and thus at the time of her death had attained the
age of 73 years, 1 month and 8 days.

In September of 1876 she came with her parents to this locality, where
they settled on a farm near West Side, in Crawford county, Iowa.  In
September of the following year, 1877, she was united in marriage to
Daniel Lawler, at Arcadia, and the young couple settled on a farm not
far from the home of her parents.

To this union seven children were born.  They are, Ella, Margaret,
Alicia, (Now Mrs. Victor Schober of Cambridge, Neb.); James,
Elizabeth, Daniel, and Loretta, (now Mrs. Thomas O'Leary of Binkelman,
Neb.); all of whom survive their mother.  One son, John, preceded his
mother in death many years ago.  Mr. Lawler died nine years ago.  She
is also survived by three brothers --- William Malloy of Red Oak, and
John and James Malloy of West Side.  There are also two grandchildren,
the children of Mr. and Mrs. James Lawler.

During the course of a long a singularly useful life, she carved
for herself a place in the hearts of a very large circle of friends.
And well she might for she spoke ill of no one.  She always rejoiced
when others were happy, and was depressed at their misfortunes.
Mrs. Lawler never failed to give her support to promote all that was
good for the welfare of her home and community.  Her place will be
hard to fill.

It was said of her by one who knew her well, that "She was a devout
Catholic, very unselfish by nature and lived and died as a true
christian."

Funeral serves were held Wednesday morning at St. Ann's church in
Vail, Iowa, with a Solmn Requiem High Mass, celebrated by the pastor,
with the assistance of Father Clark of Manilla and Father Undeberg of
Libberdale.  Those who attended the coffin were, J. H. Eitfert,
W. A. Whitee, M. S. Kiniry, Charles O'Connell, John Kelley, and Thomas
O'Connell.  Interment was in St. Ann's cemetery.

Relatives attending the funeral from a distance were, W. F. Malloy of
Red Oak, Iowa; Mrs. Alicia Kealy of Hastings, Neb.; Mr. and
Mrs. Clarence Hadaway and son, Williard, of Boone; and William Mallory
of Omaha.

West Side Journal.
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Published March 19, 1930
Denison Bulletin