The Catholic Messenger December 12, 1935 Mrs. Delilah Foley, 83, a resident of Davenport for more than half a century, died at the family home, 414 East Eighth street, Sunday night. She was the wife of the late Michael Foley who died 19 years ago. Born in Galway, Ireland, July 1, 1852, she came to this country and direct to DAvenport in 1883. Since making her home here she has been a member of Sacred Heart cathedral. Survivors are two sons, Michael, Jr., Chicago, and James, at home. The funeral was held from the Fred N. Ruhl funeral home to the Sacred Heart Cathedral at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday. The Rev. H.E. O'Connor celebrated the Requiem High Mass and pronounced the burial absolution. He also preached the funeral sermon. The Rev. E.F. Collins gave the final blessing at the grave in St. Marguerite's cemetery. The pallbearers were John Tierney, Ezra Burkholder, Walter Dunn, Edward Toynbee, Louis Sternberg, and Harry McGee.