Edward Joseph Foley

Clinton, June 3 - Edward Joseph Foley, 61, owner and operator of the E.J. Foley grocery store in Clinton, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday in John Warner hospital after an extended illness.

Mr. Foley, a veteran of World War I, was a member of the American Legion and the Knights of Pythias lodge.

He was born March 13, 1896 in Springfield, the son of Patrick and Mary Murray Foley.

He married Bernice Gowdy on Sept. 18, 1920 in Clinton.

Surviving are his wife; two sons, Edward E., of Decatur, and Jack L., of Normal; a daughter, Mrs. Richard Lower, of San Bernardino, Calif.; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Koehl and Mrs. C.W. Neeld, both of Springfield.

Funeral services were in Herington funeral home.

Burial was in Memorial Park cemetery, Clinton.

Daily Illinois State Journal
Tuesday, Jun 04, 1957
Springfield, IL
Page: 2
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U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Edward J Foley
Race: Caucasian (White)
Marital status: Single
Birth Date: 17 Mar 1916 [sic]
Birth Place: Illinois, USA
Street address: 216 West Cook St
Residence Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Occupation: Butcher
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U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: Edward Joseph Foley
Gender: Male
Race: White
Residence Age: 45
Birth Date: 17 Mar 1897 [sic]
Birth Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
Residence Date: 1942
Residence Place: Clinton, Illinois, USA
Relationship to Draftee: Head
Military Draft Date: 1942
Employer: Grocery Store
Person who will always know your address: Bernice Foley
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