The Greeley Citizen (Greeley, Nebr.), January 23, 1922, p. 1, col. 1

Spalding Enterprise.

Word was received here on Tuesday that Con Keenan, father of Will Keenan, Mrs. Thos. Fox and Mrs. Lillian Hooker, had died in Omaha that morning, and whose body would arrive here Wednesday for burial.

Mr. Keenan was an old resident of Spalding, coming here in 1880, and living on what is know as the Keenan place on lower Freeman creek. He raised a large family, all of whom have moved away except those mentioned above, but he still has many relatives who are living here. Some twelve years ago he moved to Omaha where he has resided most of the time except for an occasional visit here and with his daughter, Mrs. Will Curtain in Wyoming. Two other daughters survive him, Mrs. Devine of Omaha, and Mrs. John Curtain of Iowa. His wife died in Spalding and his remains will be laid by her side in the Spalding cemetery.

Mr. Keenan was a very kind, likable gentleman, who settled here when there were few others in this community, and whose home, was always a place for the neighbors to congregate. Although not living here much of late he always liked to come here and greet his old time friends, who will be sorry to hear of his sudden death.

The funeral was held this morning from St. Michael's church, and a large number of his former friends were in attendance.

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The Greeley Citizen, February 2, 1922, p. 2, col. 3 & 4

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As we stated last week, Con Keenan was living for the past six years at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Devine, 3023 Burdett street, Omaha, at the time of his death and was as well as usual the Sunday before. He was up and around. As the rest of the family was away at a brother-in-law's wake except the smallest children, he locked up the house and went to bed. When the rest of the family arrived home at 6 o'clock Monday morning, they found him unconscious. He never regained consciousness until he died Tuesday night at 1 p.m.

Cornelius Keenan was born in Geneva, Ill., and moved with his parents to Iowa when 12 years old. He was married February 3, 1864, Miss Mary Theomey was the bride and to this union were born thirteen children. Two boys and a daughter died in infancy. His wife died nineteen years ago. He leaves to mourn his loss nine daughters and one son. They children are Mrs. A. R. Giles, of Belfast, Mrs. Tom Fox and Mrs. Lillian Hooker and Mrs. William Keenan of Spalding, Mrs. John Devine, Mrs. Rose Cline and Mrs. Fannie Devine of Omaha, Mrs. Dan Cooley of VanHorn, Ia., Mrs. John Curtain of Iowa Falls, Ia., Mrs. Will Curtain of Douglas, Wyo. All were present at the funeral which took place at Spalding Thursday, Jan. 10.

Mr. Keenan was an old resident of Spalding, locating on a farm four and one-half miles from that town in 1880. He was well liked and his home was always welcome to his friends and neighbors who used to congregate there.