The following two obituaries for Lawrence "Larry" Farley were published in Beresford newspapers on October 26, 1916. These obituaries were transcribed by Brian Hass were and copied as they originally appeared in the newspapers in 1916. =============================================================================== Source: "Beresford News" October 26, 1916 issue ________________________________ OBITUARY. LAWRENCE FARLEY Lawrence Farley, who has been sick for some time past, died at his home last Saturday morning at 5:30. The funeral services were held from the Catholic church in Emmet last Monday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Fr. Bushman, officiating. Requiem High Mass was sung by the Emmet choir. Burial was made in the cemetery at Emmet. Joseph McGuire, P. B. Neuroth, Chris Lemoges, Jas. Ronan, Frank Buthala and F. Harrington acted as pall bearers. The services were largely attended by sorrowing friends and relatives. Lawrence Farley was born at Meredosia, Morgan county, Ill., November 1, 1853. He was the youngest of a family of five children. During his infancy his parents moved to Freeport, Ill., where he grew to manhood. In the year 1871 he came to Dakota and took up a preemption and three years later homesteaded the farm on which he has since resided and where he passed away. June 4, 1878, he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth O'Connor. His wife died August 11, 1896. Eleven children came to bless this union, two died in infancy. Those living are Mary. A., Philip A., Alice G., Francis W., and Julia S., at home, James P., Leonard L., Mrs. Ben Neuroth and Mrs. Joseph Neuroth, all residing in this vicinity. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary Jennings, and five grand children to mourn his death. Two brothers, Jas. Farley, of Illinois, and Patrick Farley, of Beresford. and one sister, Mrs. Anna Maher, of Beresford, preceeded him in death. Mr. Farley came to this part of the state as one of the early settlers and of course went through the many experiences and hardships incident to the time. He was industrious and until he was taken sick over a year ago took an active part in the work of his farm and was interested in all that went to make life worth living. He was well and favorably known throughout this part of the state and the announcement of his death caused sincere sorrow among his acquaintances. The entire community will join with the News in extending sympathy to the griefstricken children and other relatives. =============================================================================== Source: "Beresford Republic" October 26, 1916 issue ________________________________ DEATH TAKES TWO J.A. Landeen and Lawrence Farley Answer Final Summons ... LAWRENCE FARLEY For more than a year "Larry" Farley has been in poor health, and much of the time it was apparent that he was fighting a losing battle with the grim reaper. His age was not such as should suggest the laying down of the affairs of life, but the fates seemed to decree that he should go at this time. Last spring he was paralyzed, and while everything was done to restore his strength, it seemed to be the beginning of the end, and he gradually weakened until the end came last Saturday at about 5:30 in the morning. Lawrence Farley was born in Meredosia, Morgan county, Illinois, 63 years ago the first of next month the youngest of five children. His childhood was passed in Freeport, and in 1871 he came to Dakota, taking a preemption. He returned to Illinois, but three years later came to Dakota again, this time to file on a homestead, the place where he lived and died. His mother passed away when he was one year of age, and his father, who was also named Lawrence, died here some years ago. He was married June 4, 1878 to Elizabeth O'Connor, who passed away August 11, 1896. Eleven children were born to them. Two died in infancy, and those living are Mary A., Phillip A, Alice G, Francis W. and Julia D who are at home, and James P., Leonard L., Mrs. Ben Neuroth, and Mrs. Jake Neuroth who have married. He also has five grand children, and one remaining sister, Mrs. Mary Jennings, of Berersford. Funeral services were held at the St. Joseph church at Emmet Monday forenoon, Rev. Fr. Bushman officiating, and the remains were laid to rest in the Emmet cemetery. Requiem Mass was sung by the Emmet choir. The pallbearers were: Joseph McGuire, P. B. Neuroth, Charles Limages, James Ronan, Frank Buthala and Florence Harrington. The death of Mr. Farley marks the departure of another of those who in the early seventies came to Dakota and cast their lot among the people of the new country. He was known as a good farmer, a kind neighbor, and a devoted father. His place will be filled by others, but those who knew him best will long cherish his memory. The bereaved sister and family have the sympathy of all in their loss. ------------------------------------------------------------- UGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organiza- tions or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contri- butor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Brian Hass