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One of the most highly respected member of our community in the person of Patrick Mockler, passed away last Wednesday, Dec. 2nd.  Mr. Mockler was born April 14, 1829, in County Tiperrary, Ireland.  He came to this country in 1849 and settled in Chicago, Illinois.  He was married to Miss Honora Butler April 14, 1855.  In 1858 with his wife he came to Iowa, where he has since resided, carving out for himself and family here on the prairies of the early day a most comfortable home and farm.  Mr. Mockler was the father of seven children, five of whom are now living, viz., Mrs. Julia Martin of Ft. Dodge, Iowa; James of Manning, Iowa; Michael of Stanwood, Iowa; Thomas of Bismarck, N.D,m and Mrs. Nancy Doles of Manning, Iowa.  Mr. Mockler died as above stated on December 2nd, at his home, three miles north of Stanwood at the advanced age of 74 years, 7 months and 8 days.  The funeral services were held in the Catholic church of Tipton on last Friday.  Father Gillespie of Mechanicsville, conducted the services assisted by Father Gallagher.  Father Gillespie also preaching the sermon.  And thus again ther has passed out from among us a kind neighbor, a loyal citizen and above all a kind dutiful parent.

1903 newspaper
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From Adrianson-Rice Families by marm114
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Birth	14 Apr 1829	Tipperary, Ireland
Immigration	2 Jul 1849	New York, NY from Tipperery, Ireland.
Marriage	14 Apr 1855	Alexander County, Iowa, United States - Hanora "Nora" Butler
Death	2 Dec 1903	Fremont, Cedar, Iowa, United States
Divorce		Hanora "Nora" Butler
Burial		St Mary's Cemetery, Tipton, Cedar, Iowa, United States

Spouse	Hanora "Nora" Butler (1837 - 1915)
Child	James W Mockler (1858 - 1938)
Child	Michael E Mockler (1861 - 1946)
Child	Catherine Mockler (1859 - )
Child	Thomas R Mockler (1862 - )
Child	Johanna Frances Mockler (1857 - )
Child	John Mockler (1865 - )
Child	Nancy Mary "Nannie" Mockler (1867 - 1938)

Father	Michael Mockler ( - )
Mother	Cathine Cooney ( - )

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