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Feb. 1948, Emma McAninch, wife of David F. McAninch |
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Mrs. McAninch Rites February 11th |
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Funeral services for Mrs. Emma McAninch were held Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Presbyterian church with Rev. E. W. F. Holler and Rev. Paul Figge in charge. Burial was in IOOF Cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers: Frank Talbott, Roy Read, Perry Willett, Harry Bickford, Ernest Andes and Cliff Williamson. In charge of the flowers were Mrs. Ed Burk, Mrs. Jay Manett and Mrs. Gertrude Billick. |
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Emma Rosetta McAninch, daughter of John S. and Mary F. Capehart, was born at Montezuma, Ia., Nov. 9, 1865, and died Feb. 9, 1948, in Rock Island, Ill., in the home of her daughter and son-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Felix McGee. At the age of four she and her parents moved to Brooklyn, Ia., where she had since made her home. Mrs. McAninch received her education in the early schools of Brooklyn. She married David F. McAninch, Dec.25, 1883. Three children were born to the couple: Mrs. Felix McGee of Rock Island, Ill., Dr. John E. McAninch of Newton, and Dr. Cecil S. McAninch, the latter who died April 23, 1938. Mr. McAninch preceded his wife in death … in Brooklyn, April 26, 1928. |
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Mrs. McAninch was an active member of the Royal Neighbors, the W.R.C. and Rebekah Lodge. She had been in failing health for several months. Early in November, she went to the home of her daughter in Rock Island. |
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The Brooklyn Chronicle, Brooklyn, Iowa, February 19, 1948 |
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Jan. 1951, Andrew McGinley McAninch |
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Andrew McGinley McAninch, son of James Lewis and Phoebe Jane McAninch, was born at Atena Green [sic], Ind., Jan. 25, 1864. His parents moved to Ohio when he was an infant, and when he was five years old he came with his family to Brooklyn, Ia., in a covered wagon, where he made his home ever since in Poweshiek County. March 4, 1886, he married Margaret E. McGee of Brooklyn, Ia. Two children were born to the couple. His wife died in 1888. |
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On Aug. 17, 1889, he married Sarah D. Billick of Brooklyn, and five children were born to the couple. His entire life was spent in and around Brooklyn as a farmer and blacksmith, spending 50 years in the latter occupation. Mr. and Mrs. McAninch celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary last August. He suffered a stroke two years ago and since then had been confined to his home. He had been bedfast for a short time previous to his death, which occurred early Tuesday morning, Jan. 9, at the age of 86 years, 11 months and 14 days. |
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He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Viola Smith of Belle Plaine and Mrs. Nellie Kann of Cedar Rapids; one son, Elmer, of Colfax; seven grand-children, seven great grand-children; one brother, C. O. McAninch of Victor; and several nieces and nephews and other relatives. His parents, three daughters, one son, one grandson, eight brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. |
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Funeral services were held at Grace Methodist church in Brooklyn, Thursday, Jan. 11, 1951, at two o'clock. Brief services were held at the house at 4:30. The Rev. M. O. McKenzie had charge of the services … Internment was in I.O.O.F. cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers: Laurence Smith, Wallace Kann, Melvin Kann, Keith Haugenbury, Delbert Bradley and Paul Hamor. |
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Brooklyn Chronicle, Brooklyn, Iowa, 18 Jan. 1951, pg. 6 |
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Other, more-recent obituaries also found by Deloris include |
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Oct. 1950, Cora Billick McAninch, wife of Sam McAninch, sister of Sarah Billick |
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July 1953, Mary (McMurray) McAninch, wife of (Charles) C. O. McAninch |
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Sept. 1956, Earl D. McAninch, Davenport, Iowa, son of Wm. Alexander and Sarah (Shidler) McA. |
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Jan. 1966, Sarah Billick McAninch, wife of Andrew McGinley McAninch, sister of Cora Billick |
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30 July 1981, and August 1981, Edward L. McAninch, Victor, Iowa, son of (Charles) C. O. McA. |
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McAninch Family History NL, IX -1 January 2001 Copyright Frank McAninch page 2001-07 |