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The Ludington Chronicle
Wednesday, 10 July, 1907

         After an illness of nearly two months from stomach
       trouble OWEN J. GAVIGAN died Saturday noon. During
       that time he had taken but little nourishment but his
       wonderfully strong constitution kept him up so that
       he rallied quickly and seemed hopeful even after every
       bad spell.
       
         The funeral which was held yesterday morning from
       St. Simon's church was largely attended especially
       by old citizens. The floral offerings were very beauti-
       ful and their great numbers bore eloquent testimony to
       the esteem with which MR. GAVIGAN was regarded. A large
       piece from the Epworth resorters expressed in a measure
       their appreciation of his many kindnesses while he has
       been caretaker of the resort. Father Mulvey conducted
       funeral services.
       
         Deceased is survived by a widow and two sons, LEONARD
       and OWEN, five brothers and five sisters. Of the brothers
       JAMES GAVIGAN and wife of Waukesha, Wis., JOHN, WILLIAM
       and HUGH GAVIGAN of Milwaukee were here, also his sis-
       ters, Miss KATIE GAVIGAN of Chicago, MRS. BUCKET of Mil-
       waukee and MRS. QUAIL of Mukwonago.
       
         OWEN J. GAVIGAN was born Feb. 3, 1847, in Bellshannon,
       county of Donnigal, Ireland. He was one of a family of
       13. His parents came to America when deceased was an
       infant and made their home for several years near Mil-
       waukee. MR. GAVIGAN came to Ludington in the year of
       1872. He engaged in the grocery business with John
       Saeger on the site now occupied by Snow's drug store.
       Later MR. GAVIGAN conducted it alone. About this time
       he and A. D. Woodward took the initiative in organizing
       the Ludington fire department on its present basis.
       
         MR. GAVIGAN later moved his grocery store where the
       Robt. Peterson meat market now stands. About 16 years
       ago he retired from active business in the city to a
       farm on the lake shore. He has occupied the position
       of city night watch and three years ago was appointed
       caretaker at Epworth which position he filled to the
       satisfaction of all. His life has been one of remark-
       able activity.
       
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