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Show I OBITUARY L tTmumttmJii iTi'iii I'"'1'""'1'"1..'." .'..?J'J,'J -L REV. FATHER THOS. ZELLER. (Correspondence Intermountain Catholic. Denver. Oct. 23, 1899. Joseph's college, Kirkw'ood, Mo., died at the rectory of the Redemptionist ! Fathers last Sunday morning. The deceased; de-ceased; was born in Chicago, Dec. 21, 1867. He there attended St. Michael's parochial school, taught by the Brothers Broth-ers of Mary of Dayton, O. At the age of about 15 years he went fo the Redemptionist Re-demptionist college at Kansas City, Mo. Upon finishing his clascical course, he entered the Novitiate, and ' after a year s probation tooK the vows or a Son of St. Ai'phonsus on Aug. 2, 1887. He then studied philosophy at 'Kirk-wood 'Kirk-wood and in Kansas Citv, and his theology at the 1'atter place, where he was ordained Priest by the venerable Bishop Hogan, on Aug. 24, 1S92. He was very talented and, besides doing excellent class work, he privately applied himself to other branches, so that none of his talents were buried, but was exercised by him to its fullest extent with untiring diligence. His years in the Priesthood, he spent chiefly in teaching the Redemptionist students pursuing their classical course at Kirk-wood. Kirk-wood. For several years he was also assistant director. Here his talents and energy had full play, and his superior, su-perior, confreres and students know full well with what success God blessed bless-ed his labors. He worked quietly, unselfishly un-selfishly and unobtrusively, thereby disclosing the sterling qualities of the modest, obedient and thorough religious man which he was. For years he was a suffering man, but he never gave way to discouragement. discourage-ment. Last summer his ailment became be-came suddenly very much aggravated. His superior, acting on the advice of the ohvsician. sent him here. But there ! was no hope of restoring his shattered health. He grew gradually worse, suffering, suf-fering, at times, excruciating pains. He realized his condition, and prepared for death in his usual quiet and determined deter-mined wav. The Redemptionist Fathers deeply mourn his passing away at so early an age, yet they cannot but rejoice that another humble, laborious and edifying edify-ing Son of Alphonsus has gone to his eternal reward. The remains were forwarded to Kirkwood, where the solemn sol-emn funeral services were held- in the beautiful college chapel. ,. The interment inter-ment took place in the little cemetery in the silent grove on the college grounds. Class after class of the students will keep his memory fresh, thus handing down to future generations the many noble qualities of heart and mind of kind Father Zeller. His grave in their -midst will be a constant 'and encouraging encourag-ing inspiration to them to be faithful to their holy vocation until death. R. I. P. DIED AT LEADVILLE. The funeral of the late Morris Mack ) took place from the Annunciation J Church, Leadville, Cole., on Mr. l iv f ' Oct. 23; age 25. " 1 Mr. John Fpa'ulding. a resident -f ' Leadville since 1S77. died M'oirlay. r--t. : 23, and was buried on WJnsI.iy morning from the Annun.-iatum Church. Mr. SpauJding wa a (W.mr brother and a zealous worker in ail af- fairs of the church. A wifp and six children mourn his death. May hen si ; in peace. Pie was 67 year old. Oct. 13. Miss Louisa Brady, aged 22. died from the effects cf pneumonia. j On Oct. 15. we note th? death of ,l 'i child of Dennis Sullivan. Oct. 23. Martin Riley, aged fi2. pa?d to rest, and on Oct. 24. Simon Wheat:,, ; aged 17, was calle1.:! to his reward. I RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE. ! Whereas, It has pleased Almighty f God to take from Sister Gawley her b"- f J loved child, be it . Jt Resolved, That we. the members "f Branch 320, Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Asciation. extend our sympathy ft Sister Gawley and her family in this sad hour." Resolved, That these resolutions spread on the minutes, published i:i The Intermountain Catholic", and a copy sent to the family. DELLA GEARY. LUCY H. CASEY. KATHLEEN GALL1GAN. |