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Lost Headstone Found Under Deck | Salt Lake City News
A Salt Lake City homeowner unearthed a century-old headstone while remodeling his deck—belonging to Elva Fessler, who died in 1940. Her family had searched for the marker for over 80 years after it vanished in a 1945 flood. Now, thanks to Osvaldo Ocegueda’s discovery, Elva’s story—and her younger sister Rosemary’s lifelong quest to remember her—has been brought back to life. Though the headstone’s journey from cemetery to backyard remains a mystery, Rosemary chose to honor Elva by leaving the stone with Ocegueda, closing a haunting chapter and reconnecting generations. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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