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Note: Oct 17, 1933, Newspaper unknown: Thomas Conway Passes Away at Estherville Mrs. Alice Libert of this city informs the Democrat that her uncle, Thomas Conway, 55, for 26 years in the employ of the Rock Island railway company at Estherville, passed away Tuesday afternoon. He had been ill for nearly a year. The funeral will be held at Estherville Friday. Interment will be made in St. John's cemetery at this place. The deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Conway, resident of Osgood for many years. Mr. Conway was married a number of years ago at Ruthven to Miss Nora Sullivan, a sister of William Sullivan of this community. His death is mourned by his widow, and one daughter Lucille, who lives at Clinton. There are two sisters, Mrs. J.W. Hickey and Mrs. P.J. King, and a brother, John, all of Osgood. Sincere sympathy is extended to the surviving relatives 5. Nora Viola Sullivan (Denis (Dennis) William ) was born on 5 Oct 1873 in Clinton, IA. She died on 12 Jan 1955 in Clinton, IA and was buried on 15 Jan 1955 in Calvery St. Irenaeus Cemetery, Clinton, IA. [Notes] Nora married Thomas John Conway, son of John Conway and Mary Collins Conway, on 15 Feb 1904 in Ruthven, Palo Alto, IA. Thomas was born on 7 May 1878 in Osgood, IA. He died on 17 Oct 1933 in Estherville. IA and was buried on 19 Oct 1933 in St. Johns Cemetery, Emmetsburg, IA. Thomas John Conway Thomas was a railroad engineer 26 years for the Rock Island railroad company at Estherville. During one of his runs he got a cinder in his eye because in those days they always had their head out the window. This was a note from Matt O'Dell, descendant of Mary Ann Conway Hickey. Only thing I remember about him. We were at uncle Mike Hickey's home in Osgood on the 4th July. I was pretty young. Rock Island train came by, the train whistle was sounded and 'twas said Uncle Tom was aboard and he threw off a chunk of ice which was used to make cold drinks or ice cream can't remember which. OBITUARY: T. Conway Dies Following Illness Word came from Estherville Tuesday that Tom Conway had passed away at 4:30 p.m. He had been ill for a long time, very ill for about six months. He suffered from heart and kidney trouble. The funeral services will be at Estherville Thursday. Burial will be in St. John's cemetery here. Tom Conway was born at Osgood. He is about 53 years of age . He is the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Conway. He grew up here and united in marriage with Miss Nora Sullivan of Ruthven, probably about 29 years ago. One child, a daughter, Lucille, now Mrs. Lee McCutcheon, who resides at Clinton, was born to them. Mr. Conway engaged in railroading when quite young. He continued in it up to his final illness. He was frugal and provided well for his home and family. He has been an engineer for many years, commanding a good salary and by keeping faith with his employers and always giving the best service of which he was capable. He was most devoted to his wife and daughter. Tom Conway is a brother of Mrs. John Hickey of Vernon Township and also of Mrs. Katie King of Emmet County. He was also a brother of Mrs. Charles T. Nolan, Larry and James Conway. He was a member of one of the old and reliable families of Palo Alto County. His death is extremely sad. His wife is left quite alone, her only daughter being married in a home of her own. She was most devoted to her husband, always being his mainstay, assisting, counseling, encouraging, cooperating with him; this good wife would defend him against the world. If necessary never entertaining the slightest doubt of his integrity or his good purpose in any of his plans. She played her part of the companionship so well that she will find great consolation in this memory now. To her, the daughter and two sisters who survive, as well as to other relatives who will miss him, the Tribune extends sincere sympathy. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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