Ewald and his friend, Simon Karcher, also of Arcola, had spent Sunday with friends near Dhalgren where they had formerly lived, and were returning to Arcola.  Ewald was driving and Karcher had fallen asleep, when near Jeff, in Wayne county, the car overturned pinning Ewald's head to the pavement, and slightly injuring Karcher.

The funeral services were held at St. John's Catholic church at Piopolis Wednesday morning, the American Legion of which he was a member performing their last rites at the grave.

The deceased leaves a widow and two small children to mourn his untimely departure.

From: Felty's Legacy of Kin, Vol. I, p. 263
Pub: Dahlgren Echo, 28 Jul 1927.
Mike Ewald, d. 24 July 1927, hosp in Mt. Vernon, result of auto accident; son of M/M John Ewald.  Leaves wife, 2 small ch.; 3 bros; J. W. of Belle Rive; Joe and William of Arcola; 1 sis.: Mrs. Anna Aydt of Dahlgren.  Brother-in-law, Simon Karcher, was in same auto accident.