Elling G. Raynes (1861-1924)

RAYNES, RAYNESS, LEE

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 7/8/2022 at 19:03:01

From Nevada Evening Journal April 28, 1924 (page 4)

E. G. Rayness Dead

E. G. Rayness, 65, died yesterday after an illness of but three days. He was a native of Norway and came to America when 20 years of age. He lived in Story City and Des Moines for a time but came to Story City 25 years ago. He was engaged in the bakery business until about 4 years ago when he sold out and took a position in the gymnasium at Iowa State college. No funeral arrangement have been made as yet, pending word from relatives expected from Minnesota. He leaves a widow, two sons, one daughter and two brothers. He was a member of the Methodist church.

SUBMITTER'S NOTE: His death record names his parents as Gunder Rayness and Isabelle Lee.