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TAYLOR-- C. K. Taylor, formerly of Chicago, at his home in Battle Creek, Mich., May 17, 1918, husband of Charlotte A., father of Charles H. and Mrs.
R. B. Ba??ey (Could be BAILEY). Chicago Tribune, May 18, 1918, submitted by source #27

TEHLE -- Walter Tehle, beloved husband of Christina and father of George, John, and Charles. Funeral Tuesday at 10 a.m., from late residence, 3148 W. 12th-st., to St. Mary of Perpetual Help church, thence by carriagees to St. Boniface cemetery. Please omit flowers. Chicago Tribune, April 3, 1911, submitted by source #27

TESCHNER, Albert - suddenly, March 29 [1930], beloved husband of Ruth, nee Cunningham, and fond father of Ruth, John, and Catherine, and brother of John Teschner, Mrs. Charles Rahn, Mrs. Thomas Hogan. Funeral Wednesday at 9 a.m. from late residence, 7227 S. Claremont-av., to St. Adrian's church. Interment at St. Maria. Particulars Yards 0703. [Chicago Tribune, April 1, 1930. Submitted by source #6]

THOM, Grace Lambke - of 3834 (or 8834?) Kimball-av. beloved wife of Charles, fond mother of Vivian, daughter of Mrs. M. Lambke, sister of Viola and Emil Lambke, at funeral home, 6222 Broadway, funeral notice later. [Chicago Tribune, April 1, 1930. Submitted by source #6]

THOME, Margaret M. beloved wife of the late Harry V.; fond mother of Raymond (Eileen) Thome and Dolores (the late John) Carroll; grandmother of six, great grandmother of four. Visitation at Elliston Funeral Home, First & Grant Sts., Hinsdale Tuesday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10:30 a.m., at Notre Dame Church. Interment St Mary 323-0275. [published March 6, 1984 - Chicago Tribune - Submitted by Source #96]

THOME - (Wilhelmina) Minnie, aged 45, beloved wife of Peter Thome, mother of Mrs.Sheldon, Anthony, Marie, and William. Funeral Wednesday at 9 a.m.from her late residence 711 West 62 St., to St. Martin's Church, by carriage to St. Boniface cemetery. [dod October 26, 1913 - Chicago Daily News - Submitted by Source #96]

THOMPSON, Eliza A. - Sunday, Dec. 22, Eliza A. Barker, wife of Wm. Thompson, aged 32 years. Funeral at her late residence, 102 West Adams-st., Tuesday at 12 o'clock. Friends of the family are invited to attend. [1872-12-23 Chicago Tribune (IL) Submitted by Source #33]

THOMPSON, WILLIAM HALE ("BIG BILL") - Three time Mayor of Chicago, died March 19, 1944. He was born in Boston, May 14, 1869, and taken to Chicago when he was 9. He entered civic politics in 1900, being elected Alderman. He was elected Mayor on April 6, 1915, reelected in 1919, and again elected in 1927. It was at about this time that he made the fight on English text books, and threatened to "punch King of England on the snoot," if he visited Chicago. About that time, Thompson organized the American First Foundation.

TIPTON -- April 26, at 10 p.m., Jane Tipton, aged 71, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Millie Willis, 384 S. Western-av. Chicago Tribune, 1901, submitted by source #27

TOBIAS, Walter L. - husband of Helen, father of Ralph, son of John L. and Anna, nephew of Charles J. funeral services at 2 p.m. Monday from funeral home, 5128 Madison-st., under auspices of Siloam lodge, No. 790, A.F. & A.M. Interment Ridgewood. [Chicago Tribune, April 27, 1930. Submitted by source #6]

TODD, Clara Belle - April 26, 1930, wife of the late Theodore H. Todd, beloved mother of Lillian E. and Harry T. Todd and Mrs. Robert W. McKinlay. At residence, 7817 Essex-av., until Tuesday noon. Services at chapel, 63d and Harvard, Tuesday, April 29, at 3 p.m. Interment at Mount Hope.

TOLLAR, Anna - beloved wife of the late James; dear mother of Mildred K., Dorothy [Alwin] Wanderer, James F. [Constance], Nancy H., and the late Elmer P.; grandmother of five; sister of Anton, Elizabeth, and Frank Sykora. Funeral Monday, Jan. 17, 1 p.m., at Matz Funeral Home, 3440 N. Central avenue. Interment Bohemian National. [1966-01-16 Chicago Tribune] Submitted by source #33

TOLLAR, Charles J., 1830 S. Lombard avenue, Berwyn, beloved husband of Rose; dear father of Dorothea [John] Bialek and Lillian [Richard] Scull; grandfather of Peter C. Bialek. Funeral Friday, May 29, 9 a.m., from Svec & Sons Funeral Home, 6227 W. Cermak road, to Our Lady of the Mount church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven. Member of the Chicago Branch, No. 14, National Assoc. of Postal Supervisors and the S.S. Cyril & Methodius lodge, No. 139, C. C. U. GU 4-2050 or BI 2-2027. [1964-05-27, Chicago Tribune] Submitted by source #33

TOLLAR, Elmer P. - late of 2448 S. Wesley avenue, Berwyn, beloved husband of Helen R.; dear son of Anna and the late James Tollar; brother of Mildred, Dorothy Wanderer, James and Nancy. Services Wednesday, 8:45 a.m., at chapel, 6507 W. Cermak road, to St. Odilo's church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Information, GUnderson 4-6310. [1959-06-29, Chicago Tribune] Submitted by source #33

TOLLAR, Florence D. - beloved wife of the late Albert; fond mother of Roy; sister of Adeline Menard, Norman, and Harry Johnson. Services Friday, Dec. 27, 2 p.m., at Chrastka Memorial Chapels, 6301 W. Cermak road, Berwyn. Interment Mount Auburn. Please omit flowers. OL 2-1023 or BI 2-2990. [1963-12-26 Chicago Tribune] Submitted by source #33

TOLLAR, Frances, Nov. 4, at the South Haven Community hospital, born Jan. 7, 1866, in Bohemia, formerly of Chicago, wife of the late Vaclav; mother of Frank E. and Josephine Tollar of Bangor, Mich., and the late Rose Tollar; grandmother of three; great-grandmother of three; great-great-grandmother of seven. Services in Bangor, Mich. Graveside service Wednesday, 1 p.m., Bohemian National cemetery, Foster avenue and Pulaski road. [1962-11-06, Chicago Tribune] Submitted by source #33

TOLLAR, Frank - of 5145 S. Talman avenue, beloved husband of Josephine, nee Petroske; devoted son of Anna and the late Frank Tollar, fond brother of Charles and the late James, Joseph, and Elizabeth. Funeral form chapel, 1758 W. 51st street, Saturday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m., to SS. Cyril and Methodius church. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. Information, Prospect 2078. [1945-11-09, Chicago Tribune]

TOLLAR, Frank Edward - age 79, Bangor, Mich., formerly of Chicago, father of Frank, Geraldine Jonas, and James. Funeral service Thursday, Oct. 2, Stafford Funeral Home, Bangor. Graveside service 3 p.m. Thursday at Bohemian National cemetery, Chicago, Ill.[1969-09-30, Chicago Tribune] Submitted by source #33

TOLLAR, Josephine - passed away Monday, the 22d, in Dunedin, Fla., former Chicago resident; loving wife of Frank E. Tollar; loving mother of three. Funeral service Friday, 10 a.m. Stafford Funeral Home, Bangor, Mich. Graveside service 3 p.m. at Bohemian National cemetery, Chicago. 1967-05-25, Chicago Tribune] Submitted by source #33

TOLLAR, Josephine M. - beloved wife of the late Frank; dear aunt of Harry (Eleanor) Winkofske, Jerome (Terry) Petroske and Robert Petroske; sister in law of Elizabeth Plotrowski. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. from Pomierski & Sons Funeral Home, 1059 W. 32nd St., to Immaculate Conception Church. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. Retired CTA employee. Visitation Sunday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. YA7-6424 [1977-05-22, Chicago Tribune]

TOLLAR, Nancy H. - beloved daughter of the late James and Anna; dear sister of Mildred, Dorothy [Alwin] Wanderer, and James [Connie]. Services Monday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m., at Matz Funeral Home, 3440 N. Central avenue. Interment Bohemian National. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Cancer fund appreciated. Visitation after 2 p.m. Sunday. [1969-11-15 Chicago Tribune] Submitted by source #33

TOLLAR, Rose B. - of Berwyn, beloved wife of the late Charles J.; devoted mother of Lillian A. (Richard) Scull and Dorothea R. (John W.) Bialek; fond grandmother of Peter (Kathy) Bialek; great-grandmother of Joseph J. Bialek. Funeral Friday March 26 at 9 a.m. from Svec and Sons Funeral Home, 6227 W. Cermak Rd., to Our Lady of the Mount Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven. Member of Camp Lucas 6028 R. N. of A. Visitation Thursday beginning 2 p.m. GU4-2050 or BI2-2027 [1976-03-24 Chicago Tribune] Submitted by source #33

TOMEI, Margaretta Floersch - beloved wife of Felix Tomei, mother of Mrs. Felice Bacci, Mrs. Margaret Harbridge, Felix Jr., and Oreste Tomei. Funeral from home for funerals, Erie at Wabash avenues, Friday, Dec. 31, 1954, at 10:15 a.m., to St. Viator's church. Interment Mount Carmel cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Chicago Tribune, Dec. 30, 1954, Source #6

TOMMEY, John - beloved husband of Eliza, nee Keating, fond brother of James A. of Chicago, Rose and Mrs. Frank Doherty of Appleton, Wis. Funeral Wednesday, -:30 (?) am. from late residence 724 S. Winchester-av. to St. Juriath's church, where solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated. Interment Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Appleton, Wis. papers please copy. Chicago Tribune, April 1, 1930. Submitted by source #6

TOWLE, Mrs. Eliza J. -- At Evanston, Ill., Thursday, Dec. 24, 1903, aged 72 years. Funeral services will be held at her late residence, 1740 Orrington-av., Evanston, Saturday, Dec. 26, at 2 p.m. Chicago Tribune, Dec. 25, 1903, submitted by source #27

TROSTBACH, Marie - need Hoffstater, suddenly, beloved wife of the late Frank, fond mother of Paul and Walter. Funeral Monday, 9 a.m. from residence, 4421 N. Kimball-av., to Our Lady of Mercy church. Interment All Saints cemetery, Irving 5468. Chicago Tribune, April 27, 1930. Submitted by source #6

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ULIJASZ - Joe T. - 79, of Schaumburg, died Monday, Aug. 9. Arrangements were made by Countryside Funeral Home, Streamwood/Schaumburg, (630/847) 289-8054. [Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) - August 10, 1999, submitted by source #67]

UNDERWOOD -- Henry ? (G or C) Underwood, April 1, 1911, at residence, 312 N. Humphrey-av., Oak Park, Ill. Member of Pleiades Lodge No. 478, A. F. & A. M., and Wiley M. EGAN Chapter No. 126, R. A. M. Funeral Tuesday, 2 p.m., from late residence. Chicago Tribune, April 3, 1911, submitted by source #27

USHER-- William C. USHER, beloved husband of Therese USHER, 1?35 E. 66th-pl, father of Lee and Dorothy. Burial at Brooklyn, N.Y. Chicago Tribune, May 18, 1918, submitted by source #27

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VAN ARSDALE, Rev. Martin
Rev. Martin VAN ARSDALE, of Chicago, founder of the children’s Home Society, died, Thursday, May 10. Mr. VAN ARSDALE was well known in Aurora and Batavia, being a frequent visitor at the Delius orphanage, taking children to and from that institution. He delivered an address before the supervisor’s convention recently in session at Aurora. He was a great worker and a big hearted and talented gentleman. [Batavia Herald, Kane County, IL, 17 May, 1894]

VAN MATRE, Van - beloved husband of Emma, nee Wagner; dear father of Ethel [Joseph] Lang and the late Van Jr.; grandfather of Lenore and Joel; great-grandfather of Lanette and Vanette; brother of Marjorie Dix. Funeral service Monday, 2 p.m., at Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Road [5500 West]. Interment Bethania. 636-2320. [1971-06-27 Chicago Tribune - Source #52]

VERITY, William S. - of Park Ridge, Illinois; father of George W., D. Arthur, John W., Albert, Mrs. Julia Ingram, Mrs. Isabel Jewell and Miss Cora Verity. Services April 28 at home (brief), 1 p.m. and at Rosehill chapel, 2:30 p.m. Chicago Tribune, April 27, 1930. Submitted by source #6

VESPA, NUMZIA - Mrs. Vespa Died In Chicago
Mrs. Donato Vespa, a Toluca resident for many years, succumbed Saturday evening in the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Orne in Chicago after a lengthy illness. Numzia Marinacci was born April 29,1875 in Calascio, Italy, the daughter of Francesco and Philameno Marinacci. She married Donato Vespa in Italy on January 29, 1896 and a year later they came to the United States and settled in Toluca. Mr. Vespa died in 1956. Surviving are five children, mrs. George Orne of Chicago; Miss Anna, at home; David of Berwyn; Daniel of Silver Springs, Md.; and Dewey of St. Louis, Mo. Visitation was held at the Aimone and Son Funeral Home and ferneal services were conducted in St. Ann's church at 9 am Tuesday with Fr. John Schumacher officiating. Pallbearers were Louis Dobrich, Primo Biagini, Joe Cicciarelli, John Boresi, Tony Tiraboschi and Dave Supan. Burial followed in St. Ann's cemetery.[September 1960, submitted by Source #25]


VIGEANT-- Gregory Vigeant Sr., at ???? Astor-st., May 17, 1918, father of Capt. Gregory VIGEANT Jr., Xavier, Pierre, and Marie VIGEANT. Burial in family lot, Graceland. Chicago Tribune, May 18, 1918, submitted by source #27

VINES, Marie Evatt - beloved wife of Reginald B. Vines, devoted mother of William E. and Agnes L, fond daughter of Annie and the late Dr. William I. Evatt, sister of the late Agnes Evatt Goldberger. Funeral Thursday, May 1, at 8:30 a.m. from residence, 190 L--? st, Riverside, Ill., to St. Mary's church. Burial Mount Carmel. Kedzie 2394. Chicago Tribune, April 30, 1930. Submitted by source #6

VREELAND, Laura M. - nee Taylor, wife of the late William A. Vreeland, dearly beloved mother of Louise L. Dahm and the late Fannie C. Laubly, John W., Alex P. and Arthur T. Wells. Funeral Tuesday, 2:30, at home, 2653 Monticello-av. Chicago Tribune, April 27, 1930. Submitted by source #6

VREELAND-- William A., husband of Laura ?., Dec. 24, aged 62 years. Interment at Racine, Wis, Saturday, Dec. 26. Chicago Tribune, Dec. 25, 1903, submitted by source #27

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WAGNER - Died. E. W. Wagner, 60, Chicago stockbroker; in Chicago, of a fall from a 15th-story window. In 1921, his firm (E. W. Wagner & Co., of Chicago and Manhattan) failed for $10,000,000, for which 30 indictments were still standing against him, in addition to seven brought since. [Time Magazine, Monday, Jul. 27, 1925 submitted by source #6]


WAGNER, Fred - of 5605 S. Oakley avenue, beloved husband of Martha, nee-Gillman; loving father of Margaret, Bernice Pack, Marie Drop, Herman, Fred, Lucille Spiazirri, and the late Ann Stedman, grandfather of seven, brother of Herman, Tillie Wagner, Ferdinand, August, and Emma Van Matre. Services Tuesday, June 3, 1:30 p.m., at chapel, 5112 S. Western avenue. Interment Bethania. PRospect 6-4758. [1952-06-02, Chicago Tribune - Source #52]

WAGNER, Herman A. of 312 E. 117th street, Oct. 28, 1944, dear brother of John A. Wagner, the late Lena, Otto, and Henry. Resting at chapel, 214 E. 115th street. Services Monday, Oct. 30, at 8 p.m. Interment Mount Greenwood at convenience of family. [Chicago Tribune (IL) - October 29, 1944 - Source #52]

WAGNER, John A. of 11402 South Park avenue, July 20, 1947, dear husband of Eva, nee Kierkie; fond father of Edward J. of California and Dorothy E., brother of the late Otto, Herman, Lena, William, Emma, and Henry. Resting at chapel, 214 E. 115th street. Service Wednesday, July 23, at 1:30 p.m. Interment Mount Greenwood. [Chicago Tribune (IL) - July 22, 1947]

WAGNER, Lena E. - of 312 K. 117th street, Dec. 2, 1942, dear sister of John and Herman. Resting at chapel, 214 H. 115th street. Services Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran church, 113th street and Edbrooke avenue. Interment Mount Greenwood. Please omit flowers. [Chicago Tribune Date: December 04, 1942]

WAGNER, Liddie nee Kazour, 5231 S. Lotus, beloved wife of Ferdinand, dear mother of Evelyn Schmiedl, Mildred Sturm, and Jean Vranek. At funeral home, 7306 W. Archer avenue [55th], Summit. Services Wednesday, 2 p.m. Interment Fairmount. Information Summit 208. [1952-06-09 Chicago Tribune - Source #52]

WAGNER, Margaret- fond sister of Bernice Pack, Marie Alday, Lucille Spizzirri, Fred and Herman Wagner; aunt of Barbara Stedman, Jean Gonzales, William and Edwin Pack. Funeral Monday, 1 p.m., from Otto V. Stransky & Son Funeral Home, 5112 S. Western avenue. Interment Bethania. PR 8-0700. [1963-02-24 Chicago Tribune - Source #52]

WAGNER, Matilda - nee Wagner, beloved wife of the late Leopold; loving mother of Bertha [the late Abraham] Van Gelderen, Fred [Florence], Anna [Frank] Mazur, George [Alice], Gus [Ethel], Jeanette [John] Degnan, and the late Richard [Mary]; sister of Ferdinand [Margaret] and Emma [Van] Van Matre; grandmother of 14; great-grandmother of 15. Resting at Fortuna Funeral Home, 4401 S. Kedzie Av., until 10 p.m. Wednesday. Will lie in state at St. Philippus Church, 2040 W. 36th St., Thursday at 9:30 a.m. until services at 10 a.m. Interment Mount Greenwood. LA 3-7781. [1970-07-02 Chicago Tribune]

WAGNER, Otto F. - loving husband of Marie Wagner, nee Szymanski; beloved father of Dolores Wagner, Gerry (Robert) McElroy and Claudia (John) Wilson; dear grandfather of Mark, Kirk, Todd, Gregg and Natalie; fond brother of Jack and Herman Wagner. Funeral Thursday, 9:30, from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection. Visitation after 4:00 p.m., Tuesday. Member of Painter's Union Local 191. [1978-07-19 Chicago Tribune - Source #52]

WALKER, Amos William - late of 5470 Hyde Park-blvd., beloved husband of Elizabeth Curyea Walker, father of Wa--? Curyea Walker, New York City, W-- (?)and Elizabeth Walker, Chicago. Funeral services at chapel at Oakwoods cemetery, April 30 [1930], 3 p.m., private. Please omit flowers. New York City and Mattoon [? hard to read] Ill , papers please copy. Chicago Tribune, April 30, 1930. Submitted by source #6

WALLACE, Charles Henry - Pioneer Shipmaster Dies - Funeral services for Capt. Charles H. Wallace, who sailed the great lakes for fifty-eight years, will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the chapel at 2118 Lawrence avenue. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery,. Capt. Wallace, who was 70 years old, died yesterday (9 Dec. 1930) at the Marine hospital, 4141 Clarendon avenue.
Born in Cleveland, O., he left the home of his parents when only 13 years old to take a job as a cabin boy on a great lakes freighter. In the years that followed his love for the sea never diminished and he spent almost all of his life on the water. He was master of the "George Presley" largest wooden boat on the great lakes.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Clara C. Wallace, a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude W. Webster and a son, Kenneth Wallace. Also sisters, Mrs. Etta Carroll and Lavinna Wallace. Member of the Erie lodge, #70 IOOF & International Shipmasters' Association of Great Lakes. The family home is at 1453 Olive avenue. Submitted by source #28

WALSH, Margaret M. - nee Anderson, beloved wife of the late Patrick, loving mother of Mrs. Harry A. Gebb--? [hard to read], Mrs. Geraldine Lyman, Mrs. --- --- ? and James Walsh. Funeral --- ? 10:30 a.m. from 4616 W. Jefferson[?] blvd to Resurrection church, thence to Mount Carmel. Member of St. Patrick's --? No. 11, W.C.O.F. Chicago Tribune, April 30, 1930. Submitted by source #6

WALSH, Matthew - beloved husband of Mary, nee Kelly, devoted father of Thomas, Mrs. L. Grant, Elizabeth, Matthew Jr., John, Mrs. E. Bowman, Peter and Ursula Walsh. Funeral Friday April 18 at 9:30 a.m. from late residence, 3721 Emerald-av. to Nativity church. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Chicago Tribune, April 16, 1930. Submitted by source #6

WALSH, Nannie, wife of Officer Robert, and daughter of John Hartnett, of Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, aged 26 yrs. Funeral from the Jesuit Church to Calvary -Feb. 15, 1888.

WARREN, Joseph A. (Wojnarowicz) of Indianapolis, Ind., formerly of the Bridgeport Neighborhood, dear brother of Josephine (Louis) Avino, John (Josephine) Warren, Mary (Steve) Falat and Stella (Stanley) Brongel; uncle and great-uncle of many. Funeral Monday, May 17, 1976, 9:30 a.m., from Ocwieja Funeral Home, 2878 S. Throop St., to St. Barbara Church. Interment Resurrection. 842-1070. [1976-05-15 Chicago Tribune - Source #52]

WARNER, Kenneth J. late of Brookfield, Wisc., Veteran of Korean War; beloved husband of Annette, nee Grzelinski; loving father of Kenneth and Michael; dearest son of John and Josephine Warner (Wojnarowicz); fond brother of Theresa (Edward) Kristufek; dear son in law of Anthony and Antoinette Grzelinski; dear brother in law of Anthony (Rose Ana) Grzelinski. Funeral Monday, 10:30 a.m. from Szykowny Funeral Home, 4901 S. Archer Ave. to St. Bruno Church. Mass 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection. Employee of General Electric. Member of Archbishop Weber Council No. 2789 K of C, Sigma Phi Delta, and Rose Society. In lieu of flowers masses appreciated. 735-7521 [1976-12-31 Chicago Tribune - Source #52]

WEBER--ANN WEBER, nee Dunne, wife of the late Louis W. Weber, beloved mother of Louis W. Jr., (Julia), John H. (Barbara) and Francis E. Grandmother of eight, great grandmother of four; Member of Midlothian Older Buddies, Bremen Township Senior Citizens Organization, and the National Federation of grandmother Clubs. Funeral Saturday, 10:30 a.m. from the Hickey Memorial Chapel 4201 W. 147th St. Midlothian, Illinois. to St. Christopher Church for 11 a.m. Mass... Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m." CHICAGO TRIBUNE, Chicago, Illinois, 11 Nov 1988(Parents - Mary Fox/Peter Dunne - Submitted by source #64)

WEBER, Eugene - of 523 Greenleaf-av., Wilmette, husband of Josephine, nee Kots, father of Lennie (?) and Eugene. Services at Graceland cemetery chapel, Wednesday 10:30 a.m.

WEBER - Louis W Weber Sr., late of 6939 S. Laflin street, beloved husband of Ann M. Weber, nee Dunne; loving father of Louis W. Jr., John H., and Francis E. Weber; dear grandfather of five; fond brother of Mary Blaha, Margaret Bryant, Anna, and Josephine Weber. Funeral Wednesday, 9 a.m., from funeral home, 7013 S. Racine avenue, to Sacred Heart church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary's. Member of Father Perez council, No. 1444, K. of C. and local No. 705, Teamsters union. [Chicago Tribune (IL), April 19, 1960 - Submitted by source #64]

WELCH, Mary - April 28 [1930] at 5--? 43d-st, beloved wife of the late Thomas Welch, fond mother of Kate --?, -- Bornett, and the late Jennie --?, Edward and Samuel Welch. Funeral Thursday at 9 a.m. at St. Gabriels' church. Interment Mount Olivet. For further information call Yards 0617. [Chicago Tribune, April 30, 1930. Submitted by source #6]

WIEMERSLAGE, Harold T., fond _____of Audry Hansen: beloved son of Frank and Bertha; brother of W____, Arthur; former village clerk _____Grove and Leyden township. Internment, Elmwood Memorial Cemetary. [Thurs, 25 Mar 1965, Chicago Trib. SID p. 21 - Submitted by a Friend of Free Genealogy]

WEINANDT, John - beloved husband of Catherine Healy Weinandt, fond father of Louisa, Mrs. Charles F. Unverzagt and the late John W. Funeral Monday at 9 a.m. from late residence, 1328 W. 74th-st., to Sacred Heart church. Interment Mount Olivet cemetery. Information, Stewart 7700. [Chicago Tribune, April 27, 1930. Submitted by source #6]

WEISS- John, Dec. 24, son of Nicholas and the late Margaret Weiss. Funeral Dec. 27 at 9:30 a.m. from 5005 S. Sangamon-st., to Holy Family church, thence to Calvary. Chicago Tribune, Dec. 25, 1903, submitted by source #27

WEISE, Simon - was found in the lake at Chicago with a bullet hole in his head. It is believed he committed suicide. [Newton Press, July 13 1893. source #6]

WEISZ, Sarah - wife of late Ignatz, April 25, [1930] 1112 Harvard-st., Evanston, Ill., mother of David, George and Mrs. Emma Freud, sister of Leah Greenfeld and Lasar Guttman. Funeral services 2 p.m. at chapel, 3021 Fullerton, Monday, April 28. Interment Beth-El cemetery.

WEST, Katherine - nee Dahl, suddenly at Alderwood Manor, Wash., formerly of 5739 S. Carpenter-st., beloved wife of Andrew H., fond mother of Henry, Arthur, Mrs. Mae Bertelsen, and Henry West. Funeral notice later. For information phone Yards 0662. Chicago Tribune, April 27, 1930. Submitted by source #6

WESTCOTT -- George Tennant Westcott, Sunday morning, Apirl 2. Funeral from the Church of the Holy Communion, South Fifth-av., Maywood, Ill., Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. Burial private. Chicago Tribune, April 3, 1911, submitted by source #27

WESTERLUND, Anna - April 30 [1930] - beloved wife of Edward, dear --? of August, Eric and David Lagen [? hard to read]. Funeral Friday, May 2, at 2 p.m. from chapel 3807 Lincoln-av. to Mount Olive cemetery. [Chicago Tribune, April 30, 1930. Submitted by source #6]

WESTMORELAND, Joseph - age 65, brother of Earl, Mamie Bottino and Mrs. Pa---don. Internment March 27 1965 Braldwood. [Thurs 25, March 1965, Chicago Trib SID p. 21 - Submitted by a Friend of Free Genealogy]

WETTERHOLM, Carl G., March 30, 1930, fond uncle of Mrs. Frank --? (can't read), Mrs. Herbert Graff, Sigrid and Clare R---quist and Azel Dohlmann. Funeral at home 3110 (8110?) Bernard-st. Wednesday April 2 at 2 pm. Interment at Elm L--? (can't read) [Chicago Tribune, April 1, 1930. Submitted by source #6]

WHEELER, Julia Delia - On Tuesday, 24th inst., at 205 Aberdeen-st., of hydrocephalus, Julia Delia, infant daughter of Chas. D. and Lucinda Wheeler, aged 1 month. [1872-12-24 Chicago Tribune (IL) Submitted by Source #33]

WHITWORTH, Emma - April 30 [1930] at riverside, Cal., beloved wife of the late Thomas, dear mother of Mrs. Margaret Peley, George, Mrs. Ethel ---? and Mrs. Edith Twitchell. Burial ---? May 1 at 3 p.m. [Memorial Park cemetery. Chicago Tribune, April 30, 1930. Submitted by source #6]

WILCOX, Irene C. - nee Dillon, beloved wife of Fred E.; fond sister of Georgetta Torrez. Funeral Saturday, Oct. 3, at 8:30 a.m., from Sullivan Funeral Home, 2701 W. 63rd street, at Washtenaw avenue, to St. Rita church. Interment St. Mary cemetery. [The Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct 1964, Submitted by source #12]

WILHELM, Gertrude - In loving memory of our darling mother, who passed on one year ago today. HELEN, GERTRUDE, AUGUST AND HUGO. Chicago Tribune, July 29, 1933. Submitted by source #6

WILLIAMS -- Peter Thomas Wiliams, April 1, aged 54 years, beloved husband of Rose and father of Linto?, Ralph, and Mrs. Adelia WARD. Funeral services at SHELDON's chapel, 912 W. Madison-st., Tuesday, April 4, at 10:30 a.m., carriages to Forest Home cemetery. Cincinnati, O., papers please copy. Chicago Tribune, April 3, 1911, submitted by source #27

WILLINGS, Sarah - April 26, 1930, at her home, 1332 E. 56th st; wife of William J. Willings, mother of William C. Willings and Mrs. W.N. Weinacht. Funeral services in the chapel, 4227 Cottage Grove-av., corner 42d-pl. Tuesday at 3 p.m. under auspices of Forrestville chapter, No. 177, O.E.S. Interment Oakwoods. Chicago Tribune, April 27, 1930. Submitted by source #6

WILLMOT, Mary E., nee Winkler, 79 born in Charleston, IL, resided in Chicago area most of her life. Active member of the Central Presbyterian Church of New Lenox. Preceded in death by her husband, Perry, her parents, two sisters and one brother. Survived by her children, Donna (Tim) Moynihan of Benton Harbor MI, John (Joan) of Shorewood, IL, Perry Thomas (Angela) of New Lenox, IL and Debra (James) Lyon of Lake Zurich, IL, 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Also survived by sister in law, Oretta Willmot of Alsip, IL and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was a registered nurse, graduated from Union Hospital, Terre Haute, IN. She worked in various area hospitals. Chapel Service Thursday at 1p.m. at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn, IL. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 11 a.m. until the time of the service. [Chicago Tribune 5/3/2006 -- Submitted by Source #93]

WILSON, Alma B. nee Baumann, of Oak Park, fond mother of Dr. Earle E. Funeral Tuesday, 2 p.m., at funeral home, Lake street at Second avenue, Maywood. Please omit flowers. Entombment Rosehill. [dod 19 Nov 1949 - Chicago Tribune - Submitted by Source #96]

WILSON, Ethel - [nee Samuelson], of Downers Grove, beloved wife of the late Stanley C. Wilson; loving mother of Marilyn; sister of Edith Samuelson, Florence Plitz, Dorothy Staats, and Margaret Eby; grandmother of Paul and Matthew. Services Friday 11 a.m., at the Adams-Winterfield Funeral Home, 4343 Main Street, Downers Grove. Interment Bronswood cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 10 p.m. in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Princeton Covenant Church Children's Home at Princeton, Ill. The Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct 1964, Submitted by source #12

WILSON, John - Death of a Chicago Pioneer.... Chicago, April 13 - John WILSON, one of Chicago's pioneer settlers died this morning of apoplexy in the 76th year of his age. Wilson was an uncle of the present publisher of the Journal. Mrs. James E. BISHOP of Omaha, was his sister. For the four years after 1861 WILSON was publisher and business manager of the Evening Journal. The Peoria Daily Trans., Saturday, April 14, 1888, Submitted by source #22

WILTJER -- Jennie Wiltjer, wife of the late Menne, fond mother of Mrs. Jennnie Snip, Mrs. Bernice Lang, John, Menne and Melvyn. Services 1:30 p.m. Saturday at chapel, 1648 W. 63d-st. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. [Chicago Daily News 21 May 1943, Submitted by Source #84]

WILTJER - Jennie, beloved daughter of Menne and Jennie, fond sister of Mrs. J. Snip, John, Bernice, Melvin and Menne. Funeral Friday Nov. 22, from her late residence, 6036 S. Marshfeld- av., 2 p.m., autos to Evergreen. For information call Prospect 3889. [Chicago Daily News, 20 Nov 1918, Submitted by Source #84]

WINTER, Charles O. - at Barrington, Ill,m in his 95th year, husband of -- Winter, brother of Mrs. --- --- ?, Mrs. Philetus W. Gates and Edward? [hard to read] Winter. Funeral at 2 p.m. at late residence. Interment at ---? Chicago Tribune, April 30, 1930. Submitted by source #6

WISE, Royal C. - formerly of 2824 Harrison street, Evanston, Sept. 30, 1964, husband of the late Ada M. Wise; father of Donald H. Wise; one grandson. Service and interment private. The Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct 1964, Submitted by source #12

WOHLER-- J. ?. (possibly P.) WOHLER, at Davenport, Ia., May 1?. Funeral notice later. Chicago Tribune, May 18, 1918, submitted by source #27

WOJNAROWICZ, Frank J. - loving husband of Eleanor, nee Bulvan; foster father of John A. Kowalski; brother of Joseph, John, Josephine, Mary, and Stella; son-in-law of Augusta Bulvan. Services Tuesday at 9 a.m., from funeral home, 2658 S. Central Park avenue, to Blessed Agnes church. Interment Resurrection. Information, La 1-3101 and 762-2233. [1961-02-13 Chicago Tribune - Source #52]

WOJNAROWICZ, Magdalene nee Kempa, late of 3644 S. Marshfield, loving mother of Joseph, John, Josephine Aveno, Frank, Mary Falat, Stella Brongel; dear sister of Sophia Moskal; fond mother-in-law of Josephine, Eleanore, Louis Avino, Stephen Falat, and Stanley Brongel; dear grandmother of six and great-grandmother of three. Funeral Thursday, Nov. 15, 1956, 9 a.m., from chapel, 2878 S. Throop street, to St. Barbara's church. Interment Resurrection. VIctory 2-1070. [1956-11-14 Chicago Tribune - Source #52]

WOJNAROWICZ, Stanley (Warren) - late of 3644 S. Marshfield avenue, beloved son of Magdalene, loving brother of Joseph, John, Frank, Josephine Maziarka, Mary Falat, and Stella Brongel, brother-in-law of Josephine, Eleanor, Steve Falat, and Stanley Brongel. Funeral Saturday, Sept. 17, at 9:30 a.m., from chapel, 2878 S. Throop street, to St. Barbara's church. Interment Resurrection. VIctory 2-1024. [1949-09-16 Chicago Tribune - Source #52]

WOLD, Marion W. - [nee Wingard], Sept. 30, 1964, beloved wife of the late Neis B.; loving mother of Marilyn Wright and Nelson B.; dear sister of Evelyn W. Liese and the late Robert F. Wingard; grandmother of eight. Resting at the family establishment, Wold & Wold Funeral Home, 3337-39 W. North avenue. Funeral at the United Lutheran church, Ridgeland avenue at Greenfield street, Oak Park, Saturday, Oct. 3, at 1:30 p.m. Interment Rosehill. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Lutheran Deaconess hospital appreciated. [The Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct 1964, Submitted by source #12]

WOLFE, Anna Abarbanel -- Services for Anna Abarbanel Wolfe, 87, a former technical editor for the U.S. Quartermaster Corps, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel at 5206 N. Broadway. Mrs. Wolfe, of the North Side, died Sunday in Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center. She worked 30 years for the Quartermaster Corps' Food and Container Institute. She retired in the 1960s. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Channick; and four grandchildren. [Chicago Tribune - Submitted by Source #96]

WOLFE-- Edward, son of Richard E. Wolfe of (unreadable; looks like Athea ?), County Limerick, Ireland. Funeral Friday, at 9:30 a.m.m frin 4322 Wabasg-av,m ti St, (unreadable; looks like Elizabeth's) church, thence by cars to Mount Olivet. Chicago Tribune, Dec. 25, 1903, submitted by source #27

WOLFE, Nancy (nee Hartnett), at 604 W. 44th st., mother of Mrs. Ferris, Mrs. Brady, Daniel, Maurice, Richard Wolfe; native of Co. Limerick. Funeral from St. Gabriel's Church to Mt. Olivet cemetery. -Oct. 13, 1905.

WOLFF, Salome - nee Katzel (? hard to read), March 30, 1930, mother of Mrs. Lena Kruckmann (? hard to read), Mrs. Lester Ammen (?hard to read), Mrs. Christine Stroud, George Wolff and Mrs. Martha Buc---?. Funeral Wednesday, April 2 at 2 p.m. at home of her daughter, 514 (814?0 N. 2- st, Libertyville. Burial at Free?? cemetery. [Chicago Tribune, April 1, 1930. Submitted by source #6]

WOOD, Florence Bond - wife of the late William J.; mother of Dr. C. Otis and Louise Wood Smith and the late William J. Jr.; grandmother of Louise and Penny; four great-grandchildren; sister of Mrs. C.E. Osborne and Mrs. H.E. Burge. Visitation Friday from 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Drechsler Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion Street at Pleasant street, Oak Park. Services Saturday, 11:30 a.m. at Grace Episcopal church chapel, Oak Park. Interment Oakridge Abbey. Member for 57 years of Mount Vernon chapter, No. 233, O.E.S. [The Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct 1964, Submitted by source #12]

WOOD, William James, --- --- and surveyor for Lloyd's ---, New York and London, April 30 [?] 1930, of 4733 N. Pauline-st. Husband of Mary, F., loving father of --- H., Funeral service private. Chicago Tribune, April 30, 1930. Submitted by source #6

WOOLLEY, Elizabeth L. - born March 17, 1907 in Dundee, Scotland, loving wife of the late John, dear sister in law of Ethel Watt, of South Carolina; fond aunt of Joan Wagner, Judith, John and Alexander Watt; great-aunt of five. Graveside services Wednesday 12 noon at Acacia Park Cemetery, Mulberry Section, 7800 W. Irving Park Rd. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 7 p.m. at The Krauspe Funeral Home, 3905 N. Lincoln Ave. [1983-10-25 Chicago Tribune - Source #52]

WOOLF, Lily - nee Kaliski, beloved wife of Charles, fond mother of Mrs. Gladys Meitus and Harold, sister of Bertha Shine, Dora Gesser, Betsey Steel, and Jennie Harris; grandmother of Sandra June Meitus. Funeral Monday, April 28 at 10 a.m. at chapel, 3660 W. Roosevelt-rd. Interment Waldheim. Chicago Tribune, April 27, 1930. Submitted by source #6

WRIGHT, Edward M., - At the residence of his parents, in this city, No. 97 Judd-st., Dec. 29, of consumption, Edward M. only son of S. S. and A. S. Wright, aged 18 years, [MISSING-TEXT] months, and 11 days. 1872-12-31 Chicago Tribune (IL) Submitted by Source #33

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YAGER -- William He?ry Yager, beloved husband of Em??y Yager, nee SCHILLER, son of Mr. and Mrs. William YAGER, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles WAGNER. Funeral from late residence, 122 S. Hoyne-av., April 4, 1 p.m., by carrriages to Forest Home. Chicago Tribune, April 3, 1911, submitted by source #27

YONKERS, Edward H. - of 911 Sheridan-rd, Wilmette. -- husband of Mabel, fond father of ---H. Jr., John L. and William ---, Mrs. George A. L----? and -- Lewis. Funeral services -- Thursday, 2 p.m. at the -- Holy Comforter, Kenilworth, --wick Rd, Kenilworth. Interment Memorial Park. Chicago Tribune, April 30, 1930. Submitted by source #6

YOUNG, Camilla - On Christmas, of scarlet fever, little Fannie Turner, daughter of Mrs. Camilla Young, aged 4 years and 10 months. Funeral service from residence of her step-father, Chas. M. Hartwick, at Oak Park, Friday, 27th inst., at quarter before 10 o'clock. Friends respectfully invited. 1872-12-26 Chicago Tribune (IL) Submitted by Source #33

YOUNG, Charles Eckert - -- Park Ridge, beloved husband of -- A., nee Miller, fond father of -- Tan-? and Mrs. Jane Dewalt, brother --Young, Alice DeLanarter, -- [copy of obit is too hard to read] Interment Town of Maine Cemetery. Chicago Tribune, April 30, 1930. Submitted by source #6

YOUNG, Winifred Waters - wife of the late L----? W. Young, mother of Charlotte Jane Young, sister of Beverly L--? Waters, Frank, Stanley Waters and --? and Terry Waters, suddenly, in Los Angeles. funeral Tuesday April 2 [1930] at 3 p.m.. Interment Glendale Forest Lawn H--- cemetery, Los Angeles Chicago Tribune, April 1, 1930. Submitted by source #6

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EASTLAND DISASTER SURVIVOR
ZAJIC, Irene K., 95, a Chicago homemaker, was a survivor of the 1915 Eastland disaster in the Chicago River that took 812 lives. One of the victims was her younger sister. A resident of the Dunning neighborhood, she died Tuesday in Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. Mrs. Zajic was working at Western Electric in Cicero and on July 24, 1915, took her sister, Ada, on the company excursion planned for Michigan City, Ind. They boarded the steamer Eastland at the foot of Clark Street and were waiting on deck. The crew had let out ballast to accommodate the large number of passengers. But when too many people crowded to one side to watch a passing ship, the Eastland capsized. She was thrown into the water and lost track of her sister. Someone reached into the water and pulled Mrs. Zajic out. ``My mother never knew who it was who saved her,`` said her daughter, Joanne Shields.
Survivors, besides her daughter, include: a son, Arnold; another daughter, Evelyn Senn; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren; two brothers; and a sister. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Thursday in the Kolssak of Wheeling Funeral Home, 189 S. Milwaukee Rd., Wheeling. Mass for Mrs. Zajic will follow at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 171 W. Dundee Rd., Wheeling. Chicago Tribune, 5 AUG 1992

ZEIHER, Florence M. - beloved wife of Christian; fond mother of Charlotte Kerr, and Patricia Williams; grandmother of Carolyn, Janice and David; sister of Lillian Morrison, William and Andrew Smith. Funeral Saturday, 8:30 a.m. from Egan Funeral Home, 3700 W. 63d street, to the Church of St. Nicholas of Tolentine. Interment Mount Carmel. Treasurer of J. Hamilton Lewis post aux., No. 2795, V.F.W., secretary of Military Order of Lady Bugs, Adalia Circle, No. 1. Member of St. Nicholas of Tolentine Altar and Rosary society. [The Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct 1964, Submitted by source #12]

ZEILKE, Mrs. Anna H. - [obit copy too hard to read] [Chicago Tribune, April 30, 1930. Submitted by source #6]

ZOPFI, Eldred A. - beloved son of Mary R. Zopfi, nee Cox, and the late P.J., brother of Jack and Mrs. Roy Bergstrom, nephew of Mrs. W.B. Eldred. Funeral at residence, 8314 S. Pauline-st., Monday, 2 p.m. Burial at Mount Greenwood. [Chicago Tribune, April 27, 1930. Submitted by source #6]

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