Elias E. DEYO

DEYO, BALL

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 2/28/2011 at 14:58:16

March 20, 1863 -- September 24, 1904

Brakeman Elies [Elias] E. Deyo was caught between the bumpers while coupling cars on a C. G. W. freight at Oneida Junction Saturday afternoon, and met his death. The remains were brought to this city where he resided, and the funeral occurred from the Episcopal Church yesterday afternoon, Rev. Smith, of that church officiating. Interment in the Oelwein cemetery. Mr. Deyo was a member of the F. O. E., and 70 Eagles attended the funeral, and acted as an escort from the home to the church, and to the cemetery. A delegation of Brakemen were also in attendance. Beautiful floral emblems were presented by the Orders. Mr. Deyo leaves a wife and seven children. The oldest son is seventeen years of age and the youngest child but fifteen months. He had no insurance. The sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended to the family in their bereavement. Mr. Deyo formerly was employed in the C. G. W. freight depot, and was well and favorably known by a large circle of Oelwein citizens.

Oelwein Register - Oelwein, Iowa
28 September 1904

[wife - Etta Grace Ball Deyo]