STERLING EVENING GAZETTE, STERLING, IL
January 9, 1903, 2;1
Word was received here last night announcing the death of Michael Callahan, who died Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. David Connell, in Shaler, Iowa. The deceased was about 72 years of age, and for many years was a resident of Hahnaman township. About ten years ago he moved to Iowa and has since resided with his daughter. He had been ill for some time suffering with dropsy. He leaves three sons, John, William and James, and two daughters, Mrs. David Connell and Mrs. Cornelius Connell of Sterling, and two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Drew, of Harmon and Mrs. Dennis Driscoll of Rock Falls to mourn his death. the body will be brought to Tampico Friday morning and the funeral held in St. Mary's church. Interment will be made in the Catholic cemetery by the side of his wife and daughter. (end of obit)
 

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