Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-28
PROMINENT WATERLOO PRIEST
PASSES AWAY FOLLOWING
OPERATION.
A POWER IN THE CHURCH
AND WELL KNOWN IN DIOCESE
Held Passionate. at Farley, Nevada and
Elsewhere = Prominently Mentioned
For coadjutor in Dubuque Diocese
Funeral to Be Attended by Many
Priests of Iowa.

Waterloo, Oct 2S.-Just as mans re-
corder of time was tolling the passing
of one day and the birth of another,
the soul of Rev. Mark Cooney departed
from the tired body which had with
stood shocks beyond comprehension
during the past week.
On last Friday morning when it was
announced that Father Cooney had
been suddenly stricken while celebrat-
ing mass, expressions of regret and
solicitude over the outcome of his ILL
ness were heard on every side, not only
the members of his congregation and
those of the Catholic faith, but there
was general regret thruout the city.
Father Cooney had a host Of friends
outside the church and turnout his
short illness the people Of Waterloo,
regardless of their religious belief. have
been anxiously awaiting any encour-
aging report.
Thru his untiring efforts in upbuild-
Ing st. Joseph's parish. the beloved
pastor had undermined his health and
he was unable to combat with the raw
ages of disease. His wonderful con-
stitution which had carried him thru
two previous critical attacks of illness,
was weakened, and altho he fought
bravely thruout his last sickness, the
end could not be postponed.
Father Cooney underwent an opera :
ton for appendicitis over two years
ago, at which time he was in critical
condition and his life was despaired of
for several days. He was also stricken
with typhoid fever several years ago
on returning from his native land and
was in a serious condition for some
time in a New York hospital.
A Power in the Church.
Rev Mark Cooney was a power in
the Catholic church in Iowa. being
considered one of the leading priests
in the state. He was q dean in this
diocese and at the recent election for
coadiuator his name was mentioned
prominently as one of those to be rec
commended for the appointment.
Father Cooney was born at Cornhill.
Ireland, county Langford. and was SO
years of age. He attended ST Mary's
Seminary at Dromond and received his
theological training at Carlow College,
county Carlow. He was ordained May
10. 1882. and came to America at once.
He was given charge of a parish at
Farley. where he remained for one
year. after which he was appointed to
a professorship in St. Joseph's Col
lege, where after one year he was
elected president. For ten years he re-
manned in charge Of the Dubuque In
stitution and during his administration
the college assumed the prominent po-
sition it now occupies He retired from
the college, worn out from the years
of labor for that school. He was sent
to Nevada. where he became pastor Of
st. Patrick's church, and remained TO,
one year, after which ne was appointed
pastor of ST. Joseph's church in this
city and has since been in charge.
The arrangements for the funeral
have not been completed but will prob
ably be held on Saturday morning The
interment will be in Calvary cemetery
beside his brother. The funeral will be
attended by priests and laymen from
| all over the state