Kokomo Daily Tribune Saturday January 18, 1896 P8 Col:2

John MCCORMICK died at 5 o'clock Friday evening at his home, corner of Broadway and Buckeye street, of general debility and old age, at the age of 75 years. The funeral will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic church on Monday at 9 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Francis LORDEMAN. Interment in Crown Point.
John MCCORMICK has been a prominent figure in this city since 1861, when his occupation, that of a railroad laborer, brought him here. He was born in Strokestown, County Roscommon, Ireland, Jan. 6, 1821. He had a rich portion of Irish wit and by his happy disposition always showed his nationality. He was never married and as far as is known has no relatives.