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Ira Orr Elyea

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Ira Orr Elyea

Birth
Jewell County, Kansas, USA
Death
15 Mar 1956 (aged 55)
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Marengo, McHenry County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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FUNERAL RITES HELD FOR IRA ELYEA, 55
Funeral services for Ira Elyea, 55, were held Monday, March 19 at Murphy Funeral home and Grace Evangelical church, River Grove. Interment was at Memorial Estates cemetery. Elyea died Thursday, Mar. 15 at West Suburban hospital, following an emergency gall bladder operation which was performed Sunday, March 11.
Elyea, who was associated with Howe Bros., inc., of 7101 Grand ave., for over 35 years, was the owner and operator of Sky Haven airport on Wolf rd. from 1942 to 1946. Flying remained his chief interest until his death.
He is survived by his wife, Lillian; son, Lyle; and two grandchildren.
Source: Obituary from unknown newspaper.

Obituary
ELYEA--Ira O. Elyea, dearly beloved husband of Lillian, nee Smith; loving father of Lyle; fond grandfather of two grandchildren. Resting at funeral home, 7600 W. Grand Avenue, at the circle. Funeral Monday, March 19. Will lie in state at Grace Evangelical church, River Grove from 12 noon until 1:45 p.m., where services will be held at 2 p.m. Burial Memorial Estates cemetery.
Source: Chicago Daily Tribune, March 18, 1956.
Obituary
FUNERAL RITES HELD FOR IRA ELYEA, 55
Funeral services for Ira Elyea, 55, were held Monday, March 19 at Murphy Funeral home and Grace Evangelical church, River Grove. Interment was at Memorial Estates cemetery. Elyea died Thursday, Mar. 15 at West Suburban hospital, following an emergency gall bladder operation which was performed Sunday, March 11.
Elyea, who was associated with Howe Bros., inc., of 7101 Grand ave., for over 35 years, was the owner and operator of Sky Haven airport on Wolf rd. from 1942 to 1946. Flying remained his chief interest until his death.
He is survived by his wife, Lillian; son, Lyle; and two grandchildren.
Source: Obituary from unknown newspaper.

Obituary
ELYEA--Ira O. Elyea, dearly beloved husband of Lillian, nee Smith; loving father of Lyle; fond grandfather of two grandchildren. Resting at funeral home, 7600 W. Grand Avenue, at the circle. Funeral Monday, March 19. Will lie in state at Grace Evangelical church, River Grove from 12 noon until 1:45 p.m., where services will be held at 2 p.m. Burial Memorial Estates cemetery.
Source: Chicago Daily Tribune, March 18, 1956.

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moved here 3/30/1983 fr Fairview Estates, Northlake

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  • Maintained by: Cheerio
  • Originally Created by: Phyllis
  • Added: Feb 5, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47640565/ira_orr-elyea: accessed ), memorial page for Ira Orr Elyea (27 Jan 1901–15 Mar 1956), Find a Grave Memorial ID 47640565, citing Marengo City Cemetery, Marengo, McHenry County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Cheerio (contributor 47153488).