Obit: Fahey, Thomas (1866 - 1917)

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Surnames: FAHEY ZETSCHE HOULE SUTHERLAN HOGUE

----Source: Greenwood Gleaner 1/3/1918

THOMAS FAHEY LAID TO REST

Thomas Fahey died at St. Joseph's Hospital at Chippewa Falls, Wis., Dec. 25, 1917.

Deceased was born at Watford, Canada, May 10, 1866. In October 1887 he moved with his mother onto a farm southeast of Greenwood, Clark County, from where he moved to this city in 1906 and where he resided until death. He was united in marriage to Miss Mathilda Zetsche, Oct. 1, 1894. One son was born to this union.

Thomas Fahey was a kind and loving husband and father and was a man possessed of the sterling qualities of manhood which command the respect and admiration of all.

Deceased is survived by his wife and one son, John, now enlisted in the army, also by four sisters and five brothers who are: Mrs. Fred Houle and Mrs. Albert Houle of Port Huron, Mich., Mrs. John Sutherland of California, Mrs. Harry Hogue and Edward Fahey of Greenwood, Daniel and Michall Fahey of Marshfield, Ore., John Fahey of Walker, Minn., and James Fahey of Avole, British Columbia.

The funeral was held from St. Mary's Catholic Church Monday morning, Dec. 31, 1917, Rev. Achtlich of this city and Rev. Stenz of Loyal officiating. The body was laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery.