St. Columba Cemetery at "Lake Five," Wisconsin, USA: O

O'Hara, Minnie; stone # 91; locaton: E-30; b. 1881, d. 1958; [amongst Fleming headstones]

O'Keane, Ambrose; stone # 179; location: I-20; b. 1891, d. 1928; also on small footstone: "Son" [of Richard and Mary Ann O'Keane]

[note: stone # 179 has 3 listings: Ambrose O'Keane, Mary Ann O'Keane and Richard O'Keane]

O'Keane, Anna; stone # 177; location I-14; b. 1859, d. 1921; also on small footstone: "Mother"; Mrs. James O'Keane (see 4 entries below); Memorial card: died July 23,1921; obit. from The Times (early Hartford, WI, newspaper): "Obituary of Mrs. James O'Keane, (Special to The Times from Lake Five correspondent), For the first time, death entered the home of James O'Keane at Plat, when on Saturday evening, July 23, the loving wife and mother passed away in eternal sleep after a short illness. The deceased apparently had been in good health up to three weeks prior to her death, and at which time it was discovered that cancer had begun its deadly work. In spite of every effort of medical attention and tenderly nursing hands to ease her suffering, all was in vain and her soul departed to the home for which she had made a life-time preparation. Anna Kiley was born on a farm in the town of Richfield, one-half mile from her late home, on Mar[ch], 1859, and at the time of her demise had reached the age of 62 years, 4 months and 12 days. At the age of 16 she went to Fond du lac where she took a course in sewing, and her home and many neighboring homes bear evidence of her skill in this art. A few years later she taught school in her home district for two years. She was united in marriage to James O'Keane, the sacred ceremony taking place at St. Columba's church at Lake Five on June 3, 1885. To this happy union were born seven children as follows: Katharine (Mrs. John Sheehan) of Colgate, Nellie (Mrs. James [sic; should be Joseph] Whelan of Holy Hill, and Viola, Florence, James, Francis and John, all at home. The deceased also leaves seven grandchildren one sister, Mrs. Ed. McCartan, of Lake Five, and three brothers, John, James and Michael Kiley, all of Plat, one brother, Matthew, having preceded her in death 10 years ago. Mrs. O'Keane was a type of rare womanhood and to her friends and neighbors she was all that could be desired, ever considerate and thoughtful of the rights of others. Although she has departed from this world, she leaves a void which can never be filled, and the many friends of the surviving family join them in sympathy over their deep affliction. The funeral, the largest ever seen in this locality, was held from St. Columba's church,, of which she was a faithful and lifelong member. Rev. Greenwall officiated at the last sad rites. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. That the deceased was beloved by all was shown by the large and many beautiful floral offerings sent by many sympathizing friends. (August 5, 1921)

[note: stone # 177 has 2 listings: Anna O'Keane and James O'Keane]

O'Keane, Antoinette Marie; stone # 264; location: K-24; b. 1905, d. 2000; nee: Olinger; Mrs. John O'Keane (see 5 entries below); Daily Press-Washington County (Conley Press) obit: "Antoinette M. "Tootie" O'Keane (nee Olinger) of West Bend, formerly of Slinger, died Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the Samaritan Health Center of West Bend at the age of 95. She was born to Peter [and]Mary (Winkler) Olinger on May 8, 1905, in Milwaukee and married John R. O'Keane on July 12, 1927, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church of Milwaukee. She was raised in Milwaukee and after marriage, the couple lived in the Milwaukee area. She was very active with the Catholic church community and the Franciscan Sisters. Tootie was a foster mother for 18 children in the Milwaukee and surrounding areas. She was a member of St. Columba Catholic Church of the Town of Richfield. She is survived by one daughter, Mary T. Kearns of Oak Harbor, Wash.; four grandchildren, Kevin Kearns of Oak Harbor, Wash., Colleen (Kerry) Nutter of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Kerry Kearns of Milwaukee and Kelly Kearns of West Bend....She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on May 27, 1991; one sister and two brothers....et cetera

[note: stone # 264 has 2 listings: Antoinette O'Keane and John O'Keane]

O'Keane, Catherine; stone # 94; location: F-14; b. no date, d. 21 December 1876; nee: Prendergast; Mrs. Mathew O'Keane (see 7 entries below)

[note: stone # 94 has 3 listings: Catherine O'Keane, Mathew O'Keane and Terence O'Keane]

{ O'Keane, Francis Edward; b. 07Sep1898, d. 20Nov1963; was originally interred in St. Columba Cemetery, but has been transferred to the St. Paul UCC cemetery on the southwest corner of St. Augustine Road and Monches Road in the Town of Erin, Washington County, Wisconsin, and was interred next to his wife, Irma (Loew) O'Keane}

O'Keane, James; stone # 177 (see 3 entries above); location: I-14; b. 1854, d. 1942; husband of Anna O'Keane (see 4 entries above); Obit (unknown source): "James O'Keane, Sr., 87, veteran resident of the locality of Lake Five, where he has resided on a farm for about sixty years, died August 21. He was born in the town of Erin, Nov. 15, 1854, and on June 2, 1885 he married Anna Kiley, who preceded him in death twenty-one years ago. He is survived by seven children: James, Francis, John, Viola, Mrs. John[Catherine] Sheehan and Mrs. Everett [Florence] Whelan, also by eighteen grandchildren. His funeral was conducted Monday morning of this week at St. Columba's church, Lake Five, with Rev. William Restle officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery."

O'Keane, James J.; stone # 265; location: K-24; b. 1895, d. 1990; husband of Ruth M. O'Keane (see 7 entries below); Memorial card: James Joseph O'Keane, b. April 26, 1895, d. June 25, 1990, services June 28, 1990; Milw. J/S obit on 27Jun1990: "O'Keane, James J. of Colgate. Mon. June 25, 1990, aged 95 years. Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Reis). Dear father of James M. (Carol) O'Keane, Kathleen (Gene) Zechmeister and Robert (Susan) O'Keane. Dear brother of John (Antoinette) O'Keane....et cetera...."

[note: stone # 265 has 2 listings: James J. O'Keane and Ruth M. O'Keane]

O'Keane, John; stone # 264 (see 4 entries above); location: K-24; b. 1901, d. 1991; husband of Antoinette "Tootie" O'Keane (see 5 entries above); Memorial card: John Richard O'Keane, b. January 10, 1901, d. May 27, 1991, services: Friday, May 31, 1991, officiating clergy: Father Dick Grebasch; Milw. J/S obit: "O'Keane, John R. age 90 years of Slinger, May 27, 1991. Beloved husband of Antoinette M. (nee Olinger). Dear father of Mary Terese Kearns of Oak Harbor, WA. Further survived by 4 grandchildren Kevin, Colleen, Kerry and Kelly Kearns; 3 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by 4 sisters and 2 brothers...."

O'Keane, Mary; stone # 176; location I-14; b. 30 June 1936, d. 30 June 1936; photo to be added later; "infant daughter" [of James J. and Ruth O'Keane]

O'Keane, Mary Ann; stone # 179 (see 8 entries above); location I-20; b. 1854, d. 1929; nee: Daley; also on headstone: "Mother"; Mrs. Richard O'Keane (see two entries below)

O'Keane, Mathew; stone # 94 (see 6 entries above); location: F-14; b. no date, d. 02 November 1879; Veteran: G.A.R.; husband of Mrs. Catherine O'Keane (see 7 entries above)

O'Keane, Richard; stone # 179 (see 10 entries above); location: I-20; b. 1848, d. 1923; also on headstone: "Father"; husband of Mary Ann O'Keane (see two entries above)

O'Keane, Ruth; stone # 265 (see 7 entries above); location: K-24; b. 1910, d. 2004; Mrs. James J. O'Keane (see 7 entries above); Daily News-Washington County (Conley Press) obit on 13Jan2004: "Ruth O'Keane, nee Reis, 93, a resident of Cedar Community in West Bend for the past three years, and formerly of Cedar Creek and Plat in southern Washington County, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004 after a brief bout with influenza and pneumonia. Ruth was born on Nov. 29, 1910, to the late Hugo and Julia (nee Schubert) Reis in the home that was the local stage coach stop and post office in Cedar Creek. Her parents were cheesemakers, and her mother's parents, George and Katherin Schubert, operated a cheese factory in nearby Diefenbach's Corners. Ruth's great-grandparents, Franz and Maria Reis, helped start the Village of Jackson. Ruth ended her long teaching career in Slinger after working in many small schools in Washington County, including Maple Lawn, Plat, Lakeview and Townline, her favorite one-room school in the Town of Polk. Survivors include her sister-in-law, Beatrice (nee Goetz) Reis; two sons, James and his wife, Carol, and Robert and his wife, Susan; a son-in-law, Eugene and his wife, Jeanne Zechmeister; seven grandchildren, James R., Jennifer, Katherine, Elizabeth, Peter, Daniel and John; and three great-grandchildren, Josie, Dalton and Brandon. Preceding her in death were her husband of 55 years, James; her brothers, Hugo "Toddy" and Roy (the late Geniveve); and a daughter, Kathleen Zechmeister....Special thanks to the caregivers at Cedar Community...."

O'Keane, Terence; stone # 94 (see 11 entries above); location: F-24; b. no date, d. 06 November 1910; son of Mathew O'Keane (see 5 entries above) and Catherine O'Keane (see 11 entries above); obit from The Times (early Hartford, WI, newspaper): "The sad news of the death of Terrance [sic; should be Terence] O'Keane, who was found drowned in the Milwaukee River last week, came as a shock to this community. The remains were brought to Lake Five for burial last Monday. Father Malone officiated. (January 20, 1911)"

O'Keane, Viola; stone # 175; location: I-14; b. 07 November 1887, d. 05 February 1977; also on headstone: "Daughter" [of James O'Keane (see 11 entries above) and Anna O'Keane (see 15 entries above)]

O'Rourke, Mary; stone # 74; location: E-4; b. 1818, d. 1895; nee: Murray; with Maguire family; NCH comments: "O'Rourke, Mary, Mrs. John, nee Murray, 5-13-1895, heart failure, born Elphin, Roscommon Cty, Ireland, 3-25-1819, 76 yrs., married John 2-14-1859, resident of Town [of] Richfield since 1865, 2 sons: James and Michael, grave shows Mary Murray O'Rourke, 1895-1818, and buried with Patrick O'Rourke and Bernard and Nabby Mcquire and name also spelled on stone of Mary Murray O'Rourke and a James McGuire"

[note: stone # 74 has 5 listings: Bernard Maguire, James Maguire, Nabby Maguire, Mary O'Rourke and Patrick O'Rourke]

O'Rourke, James B. "Jim"; stone # 805; location: F-10; b. 03 June 1930, d. 17 November 2012; husband of Marion M. "Mim" O'Rourke (see next entry); married 04Sep1954; Milw. J/S obit on 20 Nov 2012: "James Bernard "Jim" O'Rourke. of WAUKESHA, passed away peacefully surrounded buy his family on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at the age of 82. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Marion (nee McKeown) of 54 years. Jim was the beloved father of Kathleen (Robert) Sanders, Patty Fischer, Michael (Mary) O'Rourke, Jim (Debbie) O'Rourke, Margaret (Greg) Glisson, and Danny O'Rourke. Loving grandfather of 22 and great-grandfather of 14. Loving brother of Mary (Roy) Popkin, brother-in-law of Kathy and Jim Morey. Visitation Wednesday, Nov. 21, at CHURCH AND CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 1875 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield, WI from 5:30 PM until the time of Prayer ervice at 7:00 PM. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Linden Grove Nursing Home (Waukesha) and Angels Grace Hospice (Oconomowoc) and suggests memorials, in lieu of flowers, on their behalf. Church and Chapel Ritter-Larsen Bros. 1875 N. Calhoun Rd. 262-786-8030...www.churchandchapel.com."

[note: stone # 805 has two entries: James B. O'Rourke and Marion M. "Mim" O'Rourke]

O'Rourke, Marion M. "Mim"; see stone # 805 (entry above); born: 17 December 1931, died: 17 August 2008; married 04 September 1954; wife of James B."Jim" (see previous entry)

O'Rourke, Patrick; stone # 74 (see three entries above; location: E-4; b. 1819, d. 1888; with Maguire family