Jacksonville Daily Journal, Friday, 12 Dec 1884
The funeral services over the remains of the late Dennis J. Redmond took place yesterday afternoon and were more than usually solemn and impressive. In spite of the storm of snow which prevailed an unusually large number of people were in attendance, proving the high esteem in which the deceased was held. The funeral was held under the direction of the Young Men's Catholic Benevolent Society, of which the deceased was the president. At about two o'clock the members of the society assembled at their hall on Court street and forming in line under the command of Marshal M. H. Carroll marched to the late residence of the deceased on Lafayette avenue. The members of the society were in full regalia and presented a good appearance. The remains were conveyed to the Church of our Savior, the following gentlemen acting as pall bearers: John Schmalz, Michael Meany, Eugene McCauliff, W. A. Carroll, Edward Keating and John Fearon. At the church the usual service was conducted by Rev. Father Hickey and it was followed by a brief history of the life and character of the deceased in which the reverend father paid a noble tribute to his many good qualities. The casket was then opened and an opportunity given the friends to take a last look at the features of the deceased. The society again took charge of the remains and the funeral procession was formed. The members of the society marched on foot as far as Westminster street, where carriages were waiting for them. The procession was an unusually long one, the line of carriages being almost interminable. On the arrival at the Catholic cemetery the society again formed in line and the remains were conveyed to the grave where the final service for the dead was performed and all that was mortal of Dennis Redmond was placed beneath the earth.
At a special meeting of the Young Men's Catholic Benevolent Society of Jacksonville, Ill., held at St. Patrick's Hall December 11, 1884, the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted.
Whereas. It has pleased the Almighty God in his infinite wisdom to summon to his eternal home beyond the grave our esteemed friend and brother,
Dennis J. Redmond, on the 10th day of December, 1884, in the 28th year of his age; and
Whereas. It is just that a fitting tribute of respect should be accorded him, whose warm heart, generous nature, nobility of soul and high principles of
honor, endeared him to us all, and bound us to him by indissoluble ties of friendship; therefore, it be
Resolved. By this society in meeting assembled, that by the death of Dennis J. Redmond, this organization has not only lost it's honorable,
upright and worthy president, but also one of its truest members; a genial companion and a noble whole souled friend and citizen.
Resolved. That while we humbly bow to the solemn and unfathomable decree of Devine Providence, our hearts are filled with sadness and sorrow at this
mounful dispensation of our Heavenly Father, and that we shall ever fondly cherish his memory, though the friends that knew him shall know him no more on earth.
Resolved. That the membership of this society tender their sincere and heartfelt sympathy to his family in this , the hour of untold sorrow and affliction.
Resolved. That these resolutions be published in the JOURNAL and COURIER of this city, and be spread upon the minutes of this society, and that a
copy thereof be presented to the family.
Ed. Keating
W.H. Murphy
C.L. Degen
Committee