Genevieve O'Callaghan, (died age 18)

Genevieve O'Callaghan died unexpectedly at age 18 on December 19, 1905 of appendicitis.

Five days later, her eldest sister Katherine died at age 21 years on on Christmas Eve, Sunday December 24, 1905 after many months enduring a tuberculosis infection of the spine. It was the fourth death of a child in two years for the O'Callaghan family. They lost four daughters.

O'CALLAGHAN, Catherine IRON MTN PRESS Thurs 9 Nov 1905 Mrs. Mary ARMSTRONG, of Grand Rapids, MI., a former resident of Iron Mountain will spend the winter at the O'Callaghan home as a companion to Miss Catherine O'Callaghan, who is in poor health.-Sagola--

O'CALLAGHAN, Jas. NORWAY CURRENT Sat 2 Dec 1905 Thurs. evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. O'Callaghan, a social party was given in honor of Miss Josie O'Callaghan of Sagola. A very pleasant evening was spent in games and social converse.

O'CALLAGHAN, Katherine IRON MTN PRESS Thurs 7 Dec 1905 Mrs. Mary ARMSTRONG, who has been at the O'Callaghan home for the past three weeks as a companion to Miss Katherine left last Monday for her home at Grand Rapids, MI. A trained nurse from Marinette has been secured to take her place.---Sagola---

O'CALLAGHAN, James IRON MTN PRESS Thurs 21 Dec 1905 Miss Genevieve O'Callaghan, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James O'Callaghan, of Norway, died last Tues. morning of appendicitis at Green Bay, where she had been taken last Sat. night for an operation but was too weak to be (sic) withstand the ordeal. The remains were brought home the same afternoon and were met at the depot by the members of her class from the high school and many relatives and friends. The young lady was seventeen years of age and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends, who extend their sympathy to the bereaved family. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's church, Norway, this morning. Interment at Quinnesec cemetery.

IRON MTN PRESS Thurs 21 Dec 1905 Miss Katherine O'Callaghan is very low and her demise is hourly expected. Messages have been sent to her father at Cresent City, FL, to her brother, Elmer, at DePere, and Miss Marie at Green Bay. Elmer and Miss Marie arrived home yesterday and Mr. O'Callaghan is expected home tomorrow. - - Sagola- -

O'CALLAGHAN, Genevieve NORWAY CURRENT Sat 23 Dec 1905 Died-O'Callaghan, Tues., Dec. 19th 1905, Genevieve, aged 18 years, 2 months and 15 days, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James O'Callaghan, Norway, Mich. For the fourth time in about two years the Angel of Death has visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. O'Callaghan, and left behind him sorrow unspeakable. Thurs. evening of last week, Miss O'Callaghan complained of illness and a physician was called. Friday the trouble was diagnosed as appendicitis and Sat, it was decided to take the patient to Green Bay for an operation. Arriving at that city early Sunday morning it was found that conditions were not favorable for an operation and every means was used to reduce the attendent inflammation, seemingly with some success, but late Monday night a change for the worse came and early Tues. morning, with words of cheer and comfort for her weeping parents and expressed willingness to die, she fell asleep, to waken only where sorrow is unknown. The remains were brought to Norway, Tues. afternoon and were met by many friends and the Senior Class of the High School and escorted by them to the family residence. The funeral was held Thurs. morning, Requiem High Mass sung at St. Mary's church by Rev. Fr. Cavicchi of St. Barbara's church, Vulcan, assisted by Rev. Fr. Joisten who was too sick to assume his usual duties. By request of Mrs. O'Callaghan, Miss Luch Nowach sang the hymn ~ Child Give Me Thy Heart", Miss Genevieve's favorite hymn. The remains were taken to Quinnesec cemetery for interment in the family lot. To say that the bereaved parents and other relatives have the sincere sympathy of the community is but expressing the plainest truth. Of the life and character of the deceased girl, the love borne her by her associates and classmates speak more forcibly than can printed words. The door which opens not outward has closed upon her, but memories, bright and comforting, of her brief sojourn will remain always with those who knew her. The pall bearers were eight members of the Senior class of the High School, classmates of the deceased. The relatives from other cities who attended the funeral are: R.J. MC GEEHAN and daughter, Marie and Mrs. James MC MANUS of DePere, Wis; Mrs. Forest ROGERS of Glidden, Wis., J.J. MC GEEHAN and daughter Florence of Ashland, Wis; M.J. MC GEEHAN and daughter's Agnes and Florence of Hurley, Wis. and Mr. and Mrs. W. CAMPBELL and daughter Clara of Sturgeon Mill; Mrs. M.A. MONROE, John MONROE, Mr. and Mrs. W. Monroe and Mr. and Mrs. Obermeyer, Iron Mountain.

IRON MTN PRESS Thurs 28 Dec 1905 Miss Katherine o 'Callaghan, eldest daughter of John O'Callaghan departed this life last Sunday morning at the home of her father at Sagola.

O' CALLAGHAN, Katherine NORWAY CURRENT Sat 30 Dec 1905 Gone to Her Reward-Miss Katherine O'Callaghan, eldest daughter of John O'Callaghan, departed this life last Sunday morning at the home of her father in Sagola. The cause of her demise was tuberculosis of the spine. Miss O'Callaghan has been gradually declining for several years and in spite of every effort that has been made, by change of climate and by treatment from eminent specialists, to check the disease, grim death at last claimed her as his own. The young lady was twenty one years of age and was born in this county at Norway, where she attended school in her younger days. Her parents afterwards moving to Wausaukee, Wis. and thence to Iron Mtn., and later to Sagola. Four and five years ago she spent the winters at Phoenix, Ariz . in hopes of receiving some benefit from the climate, and last winter accompanied her father to Cresent City, Florida. It was the intention of Mr. O'Callaghan to take her to the latter place again this winter, but early in the fall her health failed so rapidly that she could not undertake the journey and during the past few months she has been confined to her room, a nurse being required to administer to her wants. Mr. O'Callaghan recently went to Florida to attend to some business matters. After his departure the young lady seemed to fail more rapidly and her sister Miss Josephine who remained home with her, realized that the end was near, telegraphed her father to return. After the message was sent, and until the arrival of her father last Sunday morning, the invalid had but one desire, and was to live long enough to greet the return of her loving parent. After his arrival she recognized and conversed with him for a few minutes and then, with a satisfied smile on her beautiful countenance, she departed to the great world beyond, leaving a sad Christmas to be cherished to her memory in the minds (sic) a loving father, sisters and brothers and friends. The funeral cortege was accompanied to Iron Mtn. by many relatives and friends, and funeral services were held at St. Mary's church at nine o'clock yesterday morning. Interment was had at Quinnesec cemetery beside her mother, who preceded her three years ago to the haven of rest. Miss O'Callaghan was a young lady possessed of all the characteristics that win love and confidence-friendships that endure forever. Her life was a beautiful one. The companion of an invalid mother and a mother to her younger sisters and brothers she possessed in a large measure the pure jewels of perfect womanhood. Knowing that she was suffering from an incurable disease, her thoughts were not of self, but constantly dwelt upon the comfort of her loved ones. Selfishness was foreign to her nature. Even when the Angel of Death was awaiting to escort her to her final home her thoughts were for the comfort and consolation of her loved ones. It was her last wish that she could live until her absent father returned that she might condol (sic) him, and a merciful God permitted her to do so, and then she died with a smile upon her lips. It is such examples of loving devotion as exhibited by this young lady that makes the world purer and brighter and draw people nearer together. She has erected a monument of love in the hearts of a wide circle of friends, and the afflicted relatives have the heartfelt sympathy ofthese friends in full measure.--THE PRESS-- page 8 col 2

NORWAY CURRENT Sat 30 Dec 1905 Mr. and Mrs. Jas. O'Callaghan went to Sagola Monday to attend the funeral of Miss Katie O'Callaghan

O'CALLAGHAN, Genevieve/ Katherine Genevieve O'Callaghan, aged 18 years Katherine O' Callaghan, aged 21 years "Dead! In the dawn of their years In the sweet tender mom of their life; Saved from earth's sorrows and tears, Saved from the world's weary strife. [six more verses-pg 8 col 2] NORWAY CURRENT Sat 13 Jan 1906