Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust

This block has a lengthy list of unmarked graves: Rose Monahan, Eddie Monahan, Elizabeth Monahan, John Monahan, Alice Degru 1925, Cresantia Weimals, Alphonse Weimals, Mrs. John Wiemals, John Weimals, Peter Jansen, John Oldred, Joe Burke, Thomas Georges, Martin C. Connelly and Martin Joseph Connelly.

Block 3 has approximately 85 graves with 12 graves unmarked. All of these unmarked graves are accounted for in Findagrave.com – St. John's Cemetery. Family names in this block include: Monahans, Rybus, Fahrer, Ludwig, Murray, Morrow, Peterson, Wagner, Dunham, Hammer, Van Lith, O'Connor, Ewals, Jenrich, Thole, Schatz, Burke, DeGree, Wiemals, Aaker, Jansen, Fertig, Manly, Hogan, Roffler, Holme, Hingtgen, Alldred, Georgas, Fieber, Pottner, Sullivan, Matheson and Connelly.

Rose Monahan: In the 1900, 1910 and 1920 Censuses, Rose was living with her parents John and Catherine Monahan in Superior Township, Eddy County, N.D., along with her five siblings; Kathryn, Elizabeth, Mary, Susie and Eddie. Her occupation was listed as Housekeeper. In the 1925 Census, she was living in the city of New Rockford, N.D. with her father, John, and sister Kathryn. Her mother Catherine died in 1904. The General Land Office Records showed ownership of the SW1/4 of Section 9 of Township 149N - 063W in Eddy County, N.D. Her death certificate states her birthday as March 17, 1878 and birthplace as Ireland. Her occupation was homemaker. She died on June 14, 1937 in the city of New Rockford, N.D. where she had resided for the past three years. She was buried in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in New Rockford, N.D. on June 16, 1937. She has no marker. The obituary taken from the June 18, 1937 Transcript reads as follows: Rose Monahan is victim of stroke and dies Monday – death comes as a great shock to her family and her legion of friends here – was in usual good health until Sunday – Funeral services conducted at St. John's Catholic Church on Wednesday morning. Funeral services were conducted at St. John's Catholic Church at half past nine Wednesday morning for Miss Rose Monahan, whose death occurred early Monday morning following a stroke suffered Sunday, Rev. Father Miller officiating at the services. A large concourse of sorrowing friends of the deceased and her sisters attended the last sad rites and the burial in Calvary cemetery, the pall bearers being all old friends in the persons of James Casey, William J. Steinbach, Thomas Welsh, Henry H. Ewals, Joseph Walsh and Matthew Fautsch. The community was deeply shocked and saddened when the news was flashed Monday morning of her death, the summons coming without any warning prior to Sunday's stroke, the deceased never having been ill and in her usual good health up to the hour of the stroke. Widely known throughout the Eddy county communities where she had spent her entire lifetime, she was generally beloved by its residents, being a fine type of Christian character: a loyal neighbor and friends in times of tribulation and with words of comfort and sympathy in times of stress. Her friends throughout the community were legion and they sincerely and deeply mourn her passing away and will miss her friendly presence more than words can convey. She leaves to mourn her leaving for that Unknown Realm, three sisters, Kathryn and Mrs. J.F. Byron of this city, and Mrs. M.E. Kremer of Sykeston, also a niece and a nephew, and to them the entire community extends its sincere sympathy in the loss of a devoted and unselfish sister, and a wise counselor.

Eddie Monahan: Edward J. Monahan was born July 20, 1885 in North Dakota (presumed New Rockford, N.D.). In the 1900 and 1910 Censuses, he was living in Superior Township, Eddy County, N.D. with his parents, John and Catherine Monahan, and five siblings: Rose, Elizabeth, Susie, Mary and Kathryn. His occupation was listed as Farm Laborer. His draft registration dated September 12, 1918 listed himself as a farm laborer with his height, and build as medium with blue eyes and dark hair. In the 1920 and 1925 Censuses, he was living in Eddy Township, Eddy County, N.D. in his rented farm house with two servants. His death certificate states he was a farmer and living in Warwick, N.D. He died on May 15, 1934 in the Donahue Hospital in New Rockford, N.D. He was buried in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, New Rockford, N.D. on May 17, 1934. He has no marker. His obituary taken from the May 1934 Transcript is as follows: Eddie Monahan passes away on Tuesday morning – well known resident of Warwick community passes away from Chronic Ailment – was highly esteemed by all acquaintances – Funeral services conducted on Thursday morning at St. John's Catholic Church in this city. Edward J. Monahan, 49, passed away at the Donahue Hospital in this city Tuesday morning from chronic myocarditis from which he had been a sufferer for several months past, having been taken to the hospital for treatment about a week ago, death resulting in spite of all that medical skill could do to stave off final dissolution. Funeral services were conducted at St. John's Catholic Church Thursday morning at nine o'clock, Rev. Father J.J. O'Donovan officiating. Pall bearers were Jacob Haas, Henry Allmaras, Herbert Seckinger, William Gordon, Thomas Welsh and David Flowers, and the remains were laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery north of this city beside those of his father and mother and one sister who have preceded him in death. A large concourse of the people of the county attended the last sad rites and the floral offerings were many.

Edward J. Monahan was born in Eddy County on July 20, 1885, the only son in a family of six born to pioneer parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Monahan, among the earliest residents of the county. He attended the New Rockford High School and Phillips Academy and also the Dakota Business College in Fargo in his youth and since that time has been engaged in farming, making his home in the vicinity of Warwick for the past 18 years. Much interested in fancy stock and horses he became widely known for the general excellence of his stock farm and his herds were among the best in central North Dakota.

Kindly and thoughtful of his fellow men, never harboring any ill feeling toward anyone, charitable and helpful in all cases of trouble. Eddie Monahan was a fine type of Christian character and universal and deep regret leaves to mourn his departure to the Unknown Realm four sisters, Miss Rose, and Miss Kathryn and Mrs. J.F. Byron of this city and Mrs. M.E. Kremer of Sykeston, and to them the sincere sympathy of the entire community is extended in the loss of a devoted and helpful brother. His father and mother and one sister, Elizabeth, have preceded him in death.

Elizabeth Monahan: Elizabeth (Lizzie) Monahan was born in August of 1885 in Ireland. In the 1910 and 1920 censuses, she was living with her father, John, and four siblings, Rose, Kathryn, Edward and Mary on a farm in Superior Township, Eddy County, N.D. In the 1920 census, her occupation was that of a teacher at a rural school. Her death certificate states she was single and her occupation was a teacher. She died on October 19, 1928 in New Rockford, N.D. She was buried in St. John's Cemetery New Rockford, N.D. on October 22, 1928. There is no marker. Her obituary from the October 1928 New Rockford Transcript reads as follows: Well known lady of county passed away on Friday – Elizabeth Monahan passed away following an illness of over five weeks – pneumonia and complications cause death – deceased was one of county's public school instructors for several years. The community was greatly grieved to hear of the death of Elizabeth Monahan, which occurred at the Dailey Hospital in New Rockford Friday evening. Death was caused by pneumonia from which she had been suffering for five weeks. All that loving hands and medical skill could do was done and after a gallant struggle for life, death came to relieve her. Her sisters and brother were with her when the end came. Deceased was well known in this community where she was raised and grew to womanhood attending the New Rockford school and the Valley City Normal. She taught in this county for several years. Miss Monahan was a woman of high ideals, lovable character and gracious manner. A large concourse of friends sincerely regret her passing and her death comes as a deep sorrow. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Fr. Cullen at the St. John's Catholic Church Monday morning at 9:30 and the remains laid to rest beside her father and mother who preceded her. She leaves to mourn her departure, four sisters; Rose, Kathryn, Mrs. J.F. Byron, of this city, Mrs. M.E. Kremer of Sykeston and one brother Edward J. of Warwick, and to them sincere sympathy of the community is extended in this their hour of sorrow.