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Stephen A. Douglas Dead.
Chicago, Ill.—Stephen A. Douglas, son and namesake of the great rival of Abraham Lincoln, died suddenly at his home, 84 East Twenty-second street Thursday night. Wednesday Mr. Douglas, with William H. Taft, delivered an oration at Galesburg, Ill., at the fiftieth anniversary of the famous Lincoln-Douglas debate. [Alma, Wabaunsee County, Kansas October 16, 1908 Page 2 - Submitted by Source #82]]

DALY, Margaret, nee Geist, dearly beloved wife of the late James J; fond mother of Marcella Markham, Margaret Dempsey, Earl, and Loraine Hooker; grandmother of 19, great-grandmother of 26; sister of John, Louis, and Susan Schultz, Funeral Saturday, 8:30 a.m., from Kelly-Carroll Funeral Home, 2616 W. 38th street, to St. Agnes church. Interment St. Mary's. LA 3-0980. [Chicago Tribune [Aug 10, 1961] -- Submitted by Source #96]

DAMPTZ, Catherine L. beloved wife of the late Francis E.; fond mother of Robert E. (Sharon); grandmother of Elizabeth and Edward; sister of Ella Stressenreuter. Visitation at Elliston Funeral Home, First and Grant Streets, Hinsdale, Wednesday, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services Thursday 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre. 323-0275. [published February 3, 1982 - Chicago Tribune - Submitted by Source #96]

DAMPTZ, Francis E. , 51, of 7640 Damen av., died Tuesday in Michael Reese hospital. He was superintendent of the Rubinstein Brothers jewelers, 5 S. Wabash av. He leaves his widow, Catherine; a son, Robert E.; one brother; and one sister. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Little Flower church, 80th and Wood streets. [dod Dec 9, 1958]
Francis E. (Fritz) Damptz of 7640 S. Damen avenue, beloved husband of Catherine Cashin Damptz; dear father of Robert E. Damptz, dear son of John T. and Elizabeth Damptz; fond brother of John T., Eleanor, and the late Harold J. Damptz. Funeral Friday at 9 a.m. from funeral home, 79th street at Loomis boulevard, to Little Flower church. Interment Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Information, TRiangle 4-1187. [Chicago Tribune - Submitted by Source #96]

DARGATZ, Emmelie(?) , 66; 1075 W. 20th-st., April 21. CHICAGO TRIBUNE, April 23, 1902 Submitted by source #6

DAVEY, Alice nee Chilvers, of Lemont, age 85, beloved wife of the late George, passed away at her home, April 13 [1961], loving mother of Viola, Mrs. Dwight Andrus, Gladys, Mrs. Clifford Warthen, Howard, Robert, and Chester; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Resting at Toon Funeral home, 4920 Main street, Downers Grove. Service Monday, April 17, 2 p.m. Interment Bronswood cemetery, Hinsdale, Ill. WO 8-0408. [Chicago Tribune - Submitted by Source #96]

DAVIS, Anna Wallingford - March 30, 1930, mother of Margaret C. Davis, Mrs. Harry Manley, and Mrs. Elaine Fox. Funeral services at chapel, 4227 Cottage Grove-av., corner 42d-pl. Tuesday, at 4 p.m. Interment Kansas City. Chicago Tribune, April 1, 1930. Submitted by source #6

DAVIS, Libby - nee Wolfe, age 26, beloved wife of Mitchell, mother of Blossom, daughter of Phillip and Ida Wolfe, sister of Mrs. Betty Pearlman, harry, Marian, Morris and Louis. Services at chapel, 3125 W. Roosevelt-re., Monday, 10 a.m. Interment Jewish Waldheim. Chicago Tribune, April 27, 1930. Submitted by source #6

DAVIS - George Davis died at his home on the corner of Van Buren and Peoria Streets, on Jan 4, 1858. He was born in London, England. He arrived in Chicago 1833. His wife, two sons and three daughters survive him. submitted by source #22

DAWSON, James L, husband of Vernice, nee Olson; brother of Lucille Barnett; also survived by the following nieces and nephews, William, Thomas and Michael Drain, Mrs. Ray Gregg, Mrs. Raymond Moldt, Mrs. Norma Apt, and Mrs. Donald Schaaf. Resting at the Haire Funeral Home, Northwest highway, at Vail avenue, Arlington Heights, where services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday. visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Interment River Valley memorial Gardens. 253-0168. May 22, 1967 Submitted by SOURCE #24

DEAN, Margaret Ruth - 92, of [of 821 N. Mill Road] Addison, a retired payroll manager at Mt. Sinai Hospital Medical Center in Chicago, died Monday, July 31, 2000 [at Mason District Hospital] in Havana, Ill.
Mrs. Dean worked 33 years for Mt. Sinai, starting as a bookkeeper. She retired in 1978.
Born [March 26, 1908] in Wheaton [to Martin and Beda Sandburg Schmidt], she moved to Chicago at age 10 and grew up on the city's West Side. [She married Fred Vernon Dean on Nov. 25, 1926, in Chicago. He died April 20, 1976. Also preceding her in death were one son, Allan; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; two sisters; and two brothers.]
A major part of her life revolved around the Church of the Brethren in the Douglas Park neighborhood, where her husband, the late Rev. Fred Dean, ministered. "Her biggest interest really was the church," said her daughter, Susan Zalewski. "It was the church, her children and grandchildren."
Mrs. Dean also was an avid gardener and considered to be a masterful crocheter. "She also loved her soap operas," her daughter said. She said her mother's advice to her children was succinct: "Always be true to yourself." Her daughter added, "She had a wonderful life, but it wasn't long enough to suit us."
Other survivors include a son, [Rev. Vernon (and Edna) of Astoria; one daughter, Mrs. Gregory (Susan) Zalewski of Addison;] six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst, and from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 10 a.m. Friday in York Center Church of the Brethren, 1S071 Luther Ave., Lombard. [Burial will be in Glen Oak Cemetery in Hillside. A local memorial service will be at Woodland Church of the Brethren in Astoria at a later date.] [Combination of obituaries from the Chicago Tribune (IL) and the Peoria Journal Star - bracketed info from the PJS - August 3, 2000 - sub. by Source #67]

DEBOW, Samuel - general manager of the California Freight Line, with headquarters at Chicago, died in that city suddenly, a few nights ago, from an attach of rheumatism of the heart. Deceased was widely known in railway circles, and was highly esteemed. [15 Feb. 1888 The Newton Press, Jasper County, IL -source #6]

DECK, Marshall S. - late of 4027 Barry-av., dearly beloved husband of Agnes Ewert Deck, fond father of Lorraine, brother of William and Vallie Cherry. At rest in funeral church, 3834-36 Irving Park-blvd., where services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Interment Forest Home. Chicago Tribune, April 1, 1930. Submitted by source #6

DECKER, Isabel Louise - beloved daughter of Henry Howard and Mary Wyatt Decker of 1240 Hinman-av., Evanston, suddenly at Tucson, Ariz., April 24. Services at Rosehill chapel, Monday, April 28 [1930] at 11 a.m. Chicago Tribune, April 27, 1930. Submitted by source #6

DENNY-- CARD OF THANKS. I wish to thank kind neighbors and friends for the beautiful flowers and sympathy in my late bereavement. MRS. EDWARD DENNY. Chicago Tribune, May 18, 1918, submitted by source #27

DEPRIZIO, Ada Jean Parsons - daughter of Clarence Parsons and Louise Wiley was born September 22 1932 in Kankakee Illinois. The family came to Chicago when Ada Jean was young. She was educated in Chicago Public Elementary schools and graduated from Lucy Flower Technical Academy in 1951where she studied Home Economics. In 1952 she married Jim DePrizio son of Basilio DePrizio and Patricia Dora Caccucialo. Soon after, he was drafted into the Korean War. Upon his return the couple set up house keeping in a small apartment on Spaulding St in North West Chicago. The couple spent the remainder of their married life in Chicago. They raised two children and enjoyed many nieces and nephews. In her later years Mrs. DePrizio enjoyed playing Bingo, visiting with her best friend Rose Cerri, doing needlecrafts and taking care of stray animals. She remained at home until her illness with Alzheimer's disease, she then moved to the Elmwood Care Home in Elmwood Park Illinois where she had been a resident for the last 8 years. She died December 3, 2000. She is survived by her husband Jim; her daughter Susan McKinstry of White South Dakota; her son James Neil (Laura) Iowa; her two grandsons Paul and Kevin McKinstry of White South Dakota and her brother Neil Parsons. She is proceeded in death by her parents.

DESEMUS, Charles H., 32; 106 Sangamon-st., April 21. CHICAGO TRIBUNE, April 23, 1902 Submitted by source #6

DICKERSON-- Julia A. Dickerson, sister of Jay Spencer Dickerson. Funeral services at Oakwoods chapel, Saturday at 4 p.m. Chicago Tribune, May 18, 1918, submitted by source #27

DIEFENDORF, Robert - Sunday, 3 p.m., at Glen View Golf club, Robert, in his __ year. Funeral private. Milwaukee, Wis., and Fort Plain, N.Y., papers please copy. Chicago Daily Tribune (1872-1963); Jan 1, 1900; pg. 5, col. 5. Submitted by source #6

DIEZ, Barbara A. - Dec. 20, 1903, aged 70 years. Funeral from late residence, 12 Clay-st., Dec. 27, at 1 p.m., to Graceland. Chicago Tribune, Dec. 25, 1903, submitted by source #27

DILG, Fred and Seana - [In Memoriam] In cherished memory of our beloved parents, who passed away, father 21 years ago March 1, 1909; mother 2 years ago April 25, 1926. Chicago Tribune, April 27, 1930. Submitted by source #6

DILLI, Raymond Charles, son of Steve and Lena Dilli, was born February 13, 1897, and departed this life at William Newton Memorial hospital, Tuesday, March 27, 1962. He was 65 years, 1 month and 14 days old.
Mr. Dilli was born at Lyons, Illinois. At the age of nine years, with his parents, he moved to Clarendon, Texas. He lived there until he came to Kansas to be united in marriage to Ella Bales, on October 6, 1920.
To this union were born six children. Left to mourn his departure are his loving wife, Ella; three sons, Robert, Raymond (Butch) and Kenneth, all of Howard; three daughters, Lucille Benningfield of Buena Vista, Colorado; Evelyn Riley of Wichita, Kansas, and Marilyn Mayne of Manhattan, Kansas; three daughters-in-law and three sons-in-law. Besides these he leaves two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Mott of Amarillo, Texas and Mrs. Dorothy Gray of Tampa, Texas; two brothers, George of Amarillo, Texas and Carl of Lyons, Illinois; sixteen grandchildren; one great grandchild; several nieces and nephews; also a great host of friends. His parents, one brother and one sister preceded him in death.
Mr. Dilli became a member of the Methodist church of Grenola, Kansas. When he later moved to northeast of Howard, he transferred his membership to the Antioch Methodist church.
Mr. Dilli was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather, always thinking of his family first. He was a good neighbor and never knew a stranger; always ready to lend a helping hand. His great hobby was the growing of a wide variety of flowers.
During the past year, Mr. Dilli's health began to fail, but his sudden death was a shock to everyone.
Funeral services were held in the chapel of the Spurrier-Watt Funeral home on March 30, at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Clarence L. Harder of the local Methodist church officiating. Mrs. Kenneth Calvert was vocalist, accompanied by Mrs. Arthur Cummins. Casket bearers were Otto Webster, Harvey VanBuskirk, Floyd Flagler, Dale Harrod, Kenneth Chancellor and Elias Morgan. Concluding services and interment were in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard, Kansas.
[Howard Courant-Citizen, April 5, 1962 - Submitted by source #73]

DILLON, Andrew J. - beloved husband of Adeline Findorff Dillon, fond father of William J., Anna, Mary, and John, fond son of Catherine and the late William Dillon, brother of Ursula, Catherine and Hubert. Funeral Thursday, May 1 [1930] at 9 a.m. from his late residence, 147th-st and 42d av to St. Christopher's church, where solemn requiem mass will be celebrated. By autos to Holy Sepulchre. For information phone Lafayette 6606. Chicago Tribune, April 30, 1930. Submitted by source #6

DIPPE, Charlotte - age 78 years, beloved wife of the late Henry; dear mother of Mrs. Herman Pretorius, Amanda Brincken, Eleonora D. Krauter, and Alice Alberding; grandmother of Florence K. Carpenter, Howard Krauter, and Herbert Alberding. Funeral Thursday, 2 p.m. at late residence, 1314 Glenlake-av. Interment Rosehill. [Chicago Tribune, April 30, 1930. Submitted by source #6]

DIRIAN, Adolph
Services for Adolph Dirian, 73, vice president and brewmaster of the Monarch Brewing company, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel at 6901 Roosevelt rd., Berwyn. Mr. Dirian, who lived at 1000 S. Wenonah av., Oak Park, died Sunday in Oak Park hospital. He had been with the brewery for 27 years. Surviving are his widow, Fredricka; one son, Adolph Jr., and two daughters, Mrs. Marie Dunavan and Mrs. Rose Brown. [Chicago Daily Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) January 25, 1949 - Submitted by Source #96]
DIRIAN, Adolph - 1000 S. Wenonah avenue, Oak Park, beloved husband of Fredricka, nee Sauter, fond father of Adolph Jr., Marie Dunavan and Rose Brown, brother of William, Christiana Schabes and Ricka Haaker, grandfather of seven grandchildren. Service Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2 p.m., at funeral home, 6901-03 Roosevelt road, corner of Kenilworth avenue. Service under auspices of Germania lodge, No. 182, A.F. & A.M. Interment Waldheim cemetery. [Chicago Daily Tribune, January 26, 1949 - Submitted by Source #96]

DODELS, Doris H. (nee Jenson) of 4506 N. Harding avenue, beloved wife of Simon; dear mothr of Sandra Carol Bulger; fond sister of Wallace Jenson. Services Tuesday, 2 p.m., at chapel, 5206 Broadway. Interment Mount Olive. [Chicago Tribune, May 29, 1956 -- Submitted by Source #96]

DODELS, Louis - late residence 3820 Altgeld street, beloved husband of Anna, fond father of Simon, Clara Cohen, Rose Finkel, and Albert, four grandchildren. Funeral Monday, 2 p.m. at chapel, 3021 Lawrence-av. Interment Jewish Waldheim. [published Nov 24, 1940, Chicago Tribune - Submitted by Source #96]

DODELS, Simon S. beloved husband of the late Doris; dear father of Sandra Bulger of Oakland, N. J.; loving grandfather of Susan Bulger; fond brother of Clara Dodels, and Rose Finkel. Services Friday, 11 a.m., at Piser Memorial Chapel, 5206 Broadway. Interment Westlawn. Friends may pay their respects at the chapel Thursday evening.
Simon S. Dodels, 65, of 7301 Sheridan rd., died yesterday in Evanston hospital. He had been a salesman for West Chemical Products, Inc., 4742 S. Kedzie av., for 43 years. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Sandra Bulger, and two sisters. Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow in the chapel at 5206 Broadway. [published June 18, 1964, Chicago Tribune - Submitted by Source #96]

DOEUHME -- An Embezzler Suicides - Chicago, January 31 – Walter Doeuhme, book-keeper for a tobacco importing firm, suicided today. He left a letter for his mother, confessing that during the past few years he had stolen $6,000 from his employer. All but$1,500, however, had been repaid, but that amount had to be made good immediately, and being unable to do so, he resolved to kill himself. Doeuhme's father is said to be a well-to-do merchant in Berlin. [FEB 1 1890, THE QUINCY DAILY HERALD - Sub. by Src# 83]

DONOHUE, Jeffery, Nov. 7, 1898, husband of Catherine, nee Hartnett, native of Co. Kerry. Funeral from resid., 168 N. Market st. to St. Stephen's Church to Calvary.

DONOVAN, John B.- a former resident of Batavia (Kane County, IL), and stenographer at the U.S. Factory, died, in Chicago, Thursday, of complication of diseases. Mr. DONOVAN lived in this city (Batavia) about two years, and his many friends grieve to hear of his sad demise. [Batavia Herald, 5 Oct. 1893]

DORSETT, Coralinn B. - April 24, 1930 at her home, 5006 Sheridan-rd, beloved wife of Dudley F. Funeral services at home Saturday, 2 p.m. Interment Rosehill. Chicago Tribune, April 26, 1930. Submitted by source #6

DOYLE, Charles I. - Mass for the Rev. Charles I. Doyle, S.J., 84, the former director of the guidance center at Loyola University, will be said at 11 a.m. today in the chapel at Columbiere College, Clarkston, Mich. The Rev. Mr. Doyle, of 6525 N. Sheridan Rd., died Tuesday in the infirmary of Columbiere College. He was a former chairman of the psychology department at Loyola and at one time served as an associate editor of the Jesuit magazine America. There were no survivors. Chicago Tribune Sept 6, 1973 - submitted by Source #39

DOYLE, Eleanor M. - in Buffalo, N. Y., April 24, daughter of the late James M. and Rose A. Doyle, sister of Julia M. Doyle and the Rev. Charles I. Doyle, S. J., and of the late Leo J. and James J. Doyle. Burial in Buffalo. Chicago Tribune, April 25, 1944 - submitted by Source #39

DOYLE, Frederick Winston - 7002 Eggleston Avenue, beloved husband of Mary Wiegand Doyle, father of Mrs. Patricia Scofield, Rodger and Mary Jo, son of the late Austin and Pauline Doyle, brother of Miriam, Frank and Paul. Resting at funeral home, 6915 Wentworth Avenue. Funeral Thursday at 9 a.m. to St. Bernard's Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Member of Hamilton Park post, No. 873, American Legion. Chicago Tribune - January 28, 1948 - submitted by Source #39

DOYLE, James M. - Nov 18 at his residence, 719 Ashland bd. aged 70 years, beloved husband of Rose Donnelly and father of Eleanor M, Leo J, Julia M, James J. and Charles I Doyle, late captain company A, 23rd Illinois voluneteer infantry. Friends kindly omit flowers. Funeral Saturday, Nov. 20, from late residence at 9:30 a. m. to St. Jarlath's church where high mass will be celebrated, thence by carriages to Calvary cemetery. Chicago Daily News, November 19, 1909 - submitted by Source #39

DOYLE, Julia M. - beloved daughter of James M. and Rose Donnelly Doyle; devoted sister of the Rev. Charles I. Doyle, S. J., and the late Eleanor, Leo, and James Doyle. Funeral Saturday, Nov. 15, at 9:30 a.m., from the John E. Maloney Company Funeral Home, 1359 W. Devon avenue, to St. Ignatius church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Calvary cemetery. Visitation after 3 p.m. Friday. Chicago Tribune Nov. 14, 1969 - submitted by Source #39

DOYLE, Paul A. - Feb. 12, beloved husband of Adele M.; loving father of Paul A. Jr., Jean E., Robert E., Patrick H., and Richard J.; fond brother of Miriam H. and the late Agnes. Joseph, Francis, Robert, and F. Winston. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m., from funeral home, 10525 S. Western avenue, to St. Cajetan's church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre. in lieu of flowers kindly make contributions to Cancer fund. Chicago Tribune- February 14, 1959 - submitted by Source #39

DREIER, Johanna, 46; 553 Clybourn-av., April 21. [CHICAGO TRIBUNE, April 23, 1902 Submitted by source #6]

DRESSELHANS -- DIED: Mr. H. DRESSELHANS, a retired and wealthy merchant, father of Mrs. L. C. ALBERDING, of this city (Batavia, Kane Co, IL), died, very suddenly, last Sunday morning, after a brief illness of ten days of enlargement of the heart, at his residence in Chicago. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 22. [Batavia Herald, 23 Nov. 1893, submitted by source #6]

DRISCOLL, Anna, 23; 3823 Butler-st., April 20. [CHICAGO TRIBUNE, April 23, 1902 Submitted by source #6]

DUCHAY, Johanna, nee Frano, beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of John (Anna), Joseph (Sylvia), and Emil (Anna); dear sister of John (Anna) Frano; fond grandmother of six; great-grandmother of five. Resting at Meiszner Funeral home, 5620-24 W. Irving Park road, until 11:30 a.m. Friday. Lying in state at Zion Lutheran church, Springfield av. and Iowa st., Friday noon until time of service, 2 p.m. Interment St. Lucas. PE 6-9000 or MO 6-3877. [Chicago Tribune [Jan 5, 1961] -- Submitted by Source #96]

DUCHAY, Joseph Feb. 20, 1964, beloved husband of Sylvia, nee Werno; dear father of Janet (Alex) Betley; loving grandfather of Sherry Jo; son of the late Joseph and Johanna Duchay; brother of Emil Duchay and the late John Licko. Member of Wm. McKinley lodge, No. 876, A.F.& A.M.; Palmer Square chapter, No. 259, R.A.M.; Apollo commandery, No. 1, K.T., Medinah Temple, and Kelvyn Park post, No. 786, A.L. Service Monday, 1 p.m., at John M. Pedersen & Sons Chapel, 4338 Fullerton avenue. Interment Acacia Park. Visitation after 6 p.m. Saturday. BE 5-1610. [dod Feb 20, 1964 - Chicago Tribune - Submitted by Source #96]

DUCHAY, Sylvia -- Jan. 3, 1967, beloved wife of the late Joseph; dear mother of Janet (Alex) Betley; fond grandmother of Sherry Jo; sister of Lillian Rinkenberger, Genevieve Kessel, and the late George, Edward, and Fred Werno. Member of West End lodge, No. 96, Degree of Honor, Protective assn. Services Thursday, 2 p.m., at John M. Pedersen and Sons Chapel, 4338 Fullerton avenue. Interment Acacia Park. (nee Werno) [Chicago Tribune, January 4, 1967 - Submitted by Source #96]

DUMAPIT, Serafin H., - dear brother of Ilde, Naty, Erna, Linda, Hernani, Wilson, Sr. Elisa and Nilda; also many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Monday 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church. Interment Rosehill Cemetery. 773-545-2115 . [dod Feb 27, 2003 - Chicago Tribune - Submitted by Source #96]

DUFFY, Anna M. - died Friday night at the residence of William J. Onahan, No. 37 Macalister place. Miss Duffy had taught in the public schools for thirty five years until some months ago when failing health compelled her retirement. She was a daughter of Mrs. Mary S. Duffy, a pioneer in Illinois. Judge Sullivan, an early resident of Chicago, was her grandfather. THE SUNDAY INTER OCEAN - ILLINOIS, 1892 - 09-25 - Submitted by Source #92

DUNN, Dorothy M., nee Jensby, Cary, Ill., formerly of Cicero, Ill., wife of the late Claude J.; mother of Mrs. Dorothy Conrad Nare, Mrs. Edward [Evelyn] Sauer, Mrs. Ronald [Delores] Lemke, Claude J., and Robert; grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of 16; sister of Charles Jensby and the late Marie, Esther, Katherine, Harry, Nels, and Clarence. Friends may call at Warner's Cary-Grove Chapel, 104 S. West street, Cary, Ill., after 2 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. at chapel. Interment Ridgewood cemetery. [CHICAGO TRIBUNE, October 31, 1965, Submitted by source #6]

DUNNE--Mary Fox Dunne beloved wife of the late Peter Dunne, mother of Mrs. Emil Sutter, Mrs. Andrew O'Connor and Mrs. Louis Webber. Funeral Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from her daughter's residence, 6320 S. Bell Av (Irving Av) to St. Ritas church. Internment Calvary. Chicago Daily News, Wed., Apr 28, 1937 (Parents - Robert Fox/Mary Hennessy. First husband - Thomas Powers - Submitted by source #64

DURKIN, Margaret - nee Ward, beloved wife of the late Thomas Durkin, fond mother of John, Mrs. Marie Roe, Thomas, and Anne Durkin, sister of Mary, Timothy, and the late Catherine and Agnes B. Ward. Funeral Monday, at 9:30 a.m. from late residence, 940 W. 54th-pl. to Visitation church. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Yards 0662. Chicago Tribune, April 27, 1930. Submitted by source #6

DUSEK, Joseph Sr. - age 60 yrs, March 31, 8:15 a.m., fond father of Joseph Jr., Fran, John, Elizabeth Hanus, Edward and Rudolph. Funeral Thursday, 9 a.m. from late residence, 5552 S. Homan-av. to SS, Cyril and Methodius, where solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated. Interment Resurrection cemetery. Chicago Tribune, April 1, 1930. Submitted by source #6

DUVAL, Joseph H. - March 30, [1930], husband of the late Lucy, son of Emma, and the late Hormidas, brother of Lillie, Edward J., and the late George. Funeral at chapel, 226 W. Randolph-st., Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., to Notre Dame church. Interment Mount Carmel. Chicago Tribune, April 1, 1930. Submitted by source #6

DYRKACZ, Antoni beloved uncle of Josephine [John] Wojnarowicz, Marie [Edward] Belinski, and Stanley [Elaine] Dyrkacz; granduncle of nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., from Szykowny Funeral Home, 4901-07 S. Archer avenue, to St. Bruno church. Interment Resurrection. Visitation Monday after 4 p.m. 735-7521. [Dec 23, 1968 Chicago Tribune - Source #52]

DYRKACZ, Mary - of 3501 W. 59th street, beloved wife of Casimir; dear mother of Lottie, Casimira and Jenevieve Roman; mother-in-law of Arthur Roman; grandmother of Dionna and Arthur Jr. Funeral Saturday, April 13, 1957, at 9:30 a.m., from chapel, 4604 S. Wolcott avenue, to Sacred Heart church. Interment Resurrection cemetery. [Apr 12, 1957 Chicago Tribune - Source #6]