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Charles Edward "Charley" O'Rourke
30 Jun 1848 – 26 Aug 1927
| Birth | 30 Jun 1848 |
| Death | 26 Aug 1927 |
| Cemetery | Mount Carmel Cemetery Missouri Valley , Harrison County , Iowa , USA |
| Added by | L W Raney on 15 Aug 2010 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57044189 |
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CHARLES O'ROURKE - Chas. O'Rourke passed away at his home, 609 East Michigan, late Friday afternoon after a lingering illness of several months. (Missouri Valley Times, Missouri Valley, Harrison Co., Iowa, 01Sep1927, pg1) CHARLES O'ROURKE - Charles O'Rourke, a long time resident of this community passed away Friday, August 26 at 3 p.m. at his home on Michigan street. Mr. O'Rourke was born at Dubuque, Iowa in 1848 and moved with his parents to a farm near Missouri Valley when but a young man. Fifty years ago this October he was married to Catherine Martin to which union ten children were born, three dying in infancy. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, seven children, twenty two grandchildren, three brothers, William of Dubuque, John of Broken Bow, and James of Missouri Valley, one sister, Mary Mohatt and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at St. Patricks church Monday, August 26 at 10 o'clock a.m. with burial at Mt. Carmel cemetery. (Missouri Valley Times, Missouri Valley, Harrison Co., Iowa, 01Sep1927, pg2) CHARLES O'ROURKE - On Friday August 26th at 3 o'clock occurred the death of Charles O'Rourke, an early pioneer of Harrison County, Iowa. The passing of this venerable man who had attained the age of something over 79 years is deserving of more than ordinary comment. He was born near Dubuque on June 30, 1848. He came with his parents to this part of the state, in early manhood, and has resided here ever since. On October 30th, 1877 he was united in marriage to Catherine B. Martin. In just about two months they would have celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. To this union ten children were born, three having preceded their Father in death. With their loving mother, the following children survive: Mrs. Albert J. Tamisiea, Mrs. John Walsh, John M., James C., Charles E., Mrs. James V. Walsh and Mrs. Thomas Walsh all of Missouri Valley. He is also survived by three brothers and one sister: William of Dubuque, John F. of Broken Bow, Nebraska, Mary J. Mohatt of Onselmo (Anselmo), Nebraska and James P. of this city. He engaged in farming until a few years ago, when he retired to Missouri Valley. Of a retiring disposition, gentle and quiet in manner, he went about doing good where it was sorely needed, his gifts of charity was never made known. His life was one of fervent piety. He loved his family and neighbors with devoted and tender love, trusted in God and tried to follow his footsteps faithfully. He had the esteem of all who knew him and during his lingering illness of three months and in his dying hour he enjoyed the sympathy and assistance of his immediate family and brothers and only sister. He was prepared for his eternal journey by all means of grace the Holy Mother Church affords. All the holy rites were received in faith hope and love. Funeral services took place Monday at 10 o'clock from St. Patrick's Church, Father J. J. Condon Officiated and at the ceremony Father also officiated. The remains were interred in Mr. Carmel near his little ones to wait the summons of Judgment Day. May he rest in peace. (Missouri Valley Times, Missouri Valley, Harrison Co., Iowa, 08Sep1927, pg1)
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- Ellen Margaret O'Rourke Mullen 1850–1926
- William P. O'Rourke 1852–1936
- John Francis Rourke 1855–1932
- James Patrick O'Rourke-Rourke 1860–1934
Children
- Mary Elizabeth O'Rourke Tamisiea 1878–1958
- John Miles O'Rourke 1886–1966
- Charles Edward O'Rourke Jr 1890–1976
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