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RAIRDEN -- Melville O. Rairden, April 2, aged 87 years, father of Hiram B. RAIRDEN. Funeral
from his late residence, 5800 Indiana-av., Tuesday, 2 p.m., to Oakwoods. Chicago
Tribune, April 3&4, 1911, submitted by source #27
RAMSEY, Judge Silas - Died at Chicago, Dec. 18, of organic disease of the heart, at the residence of J. C. Garrigus,
Judge Silas Ramsey of Lacon, aged 67 years.
Judge Ramsey No More
Judge Silas Ramsey of Lacon died suddenly at the residence of his nephew, Mr. J. C. Garrigus, No. 787 1/2 West
Madison street, Chicago, on Thursday night last. He had been summoned and was serving as a grand juror in the United
States district court, and had been at the metropolis nearly a week, when he was suddenly taken ill and died. A
coroner's jury examined and case, and returned a verdict of death from organic disease of the heart. On Saturday
the remains were conveyed to Lacon, and on Sunday taken to their final resting place in the family burial lot with
the usual solemn funeral services. The members of the Marshall county bar met at the court house at Lacon on Saturday,
in honor of the death of another of its members, passing appropriate resolutions, among which was one to attend
the funeral in a body.
(For more information on Silas Ramsey, see Marshall County pioneers) [The Henry
Republican, Marshall County, IL December 25, 1873 - Submitted by Source #25]
RAYCRAFT -- Thomas Raycraft, April 2, 1911, beloved husband of the late Bridget, nee BASQUILLE, fond father of
William J., Joseph C., Frank J., Thomas A., Henry P., Daniel V., Mary J., and Fannie G.. Funeral from his son's
residence, Joseph C. RAYCRAFT, 1144 Cherry-av., Wednesday, April 5, at 9 a.m., to Immaculate Conception church,
where high mass will be celebrated, thence by carriages to Calvary cemetery. Member of C.O.F., No. 30. Chicago Tribune, April 3, 1911, submitted by source #27
REA -- Anthony F. Rea of Hoffman Estates Services for Anthony F. Rea, 28, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at Ahlgrim
& Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Interment will be in St. Michael the Archangel
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home. Born May 22, 1978, in Chicago, he died
Tuesday, May 23, 2006. He was the loving father of Dyanette and Anthony; beloved son of Wendy (Tony) Rendon and
Juan Francisco (Raquel) Rea; loving brother of Brian, Nathan, Briana, Brittany, Frankie, Gabriela, Liliana and
Antonio; fond nephew of Sharon, Sheila, and Hollis (Mickey) Pisani; and loving grandson of Georgie Podyma and Michael
Pisani. [Suburban Chicago Dailey Herald - submitted by Source #86]
RECU, Anna A. beloved wife of Meyer E. (Mike); loving mother of Kenneth; fond sister of Daisy Driss, Sarah Rubin,
Esther Axelrod, Bertha Simon; Rose Stern, and the late Lena Gordon. Private services Friday, 10 a.m., at Original
Weinstein & Sons Chapel, 3019 W. Peterson. Interment Westlawn cemetery. There will not be any visitation. In
lieu of flowers please make contributions to Disfunctioning Child's Center, 127 N. Dearborn, Chicago, LO 1-1890.
[Chicago Tribune - Submitted by Source #96]
Mrs. Anna Recu, 67, of 235 S. Lotus av., died yesterday [24 April 1968] in a nursing home at 1512 Fargo av. Services
will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow in the chapel at 3019 Peterson av. Her husband is the owner of the M. E. Recu
Advsrtising agency, 59 E. Van Buren st. Also surviving are a son, Kenneth S., and five sisters. [Chicago Tribune - Submitted by Source #96]
RECU, Betti - late of 165 N. Central avenue, late wife of the late Ernest; dear mother of Meyer, Sally Gertz, and
the late Sara Sharp; fond sister of Adolph Grunberg, Jack Greenberg, and the late Isadore Greenberg; grandmother
of Kenneth Recu and Richard Sharp. Services Monday, 1 p.m., at chapel, 3019 W. Peterson road. Interment Westlawn
cemetery. Information LOngbeach 1-1890.
Mrs. Betti Recu, 76, of 165 N. Central av., died yesterday [Dec 29, 1956] in Mount Sinai hospital. She was the
widow of Ernest, former custom tailor. She leaves a son, Meyer (Mike); a daughter, Mrs. Sally Gertz, and two brothers.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow in the chapel at 3019 Peterson rd.
[Chicago Tribune, Dec. 30, 1956 -- Submitted by Source #96]
RECU, Ernest - beloved husband of Betty,
nee Greenberg, fond father of Meyer, Sarah, and Sally. Funeral Monday, 1 p.m., at chapel, 3556 W. Roosevelt rd.
[Chicago Tribune, November 29, 1931, Page 16 - Submitted by Source #96]
RECU, Mary - formerly of 6040 N. Winthrop,
beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah; fond sister of Mel "Morton" (Theresa) Recu of Elmwood
Park and Irwin (Cel) Recu of Orlando, Fla.; devoted aunt of Sharon and Lee. [Leland Harris, son of Theresa, step-son
of Mel Recu] Services Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at Weinstein Brothers Chapel, 1300 Devon. Interment Roumanian Jewish
Waldheim. Omit flowers. Visitation at time of service. [Chicago Tribune (Illinois)
March 28, 1972 - Submitted by Source #96]
RECU, Max Morton "Mel" -- Graveside
services for Mr. Max "Mel" Recu, 72, of Orlando who passed away Thursday will be held Friday, 11 AM at
the Glen Haven Cemetery with Rabbi Rudolph J. Adler officiating. He was born in Chicago, IL and moved to Orlando
in 1979. An Army Veteran and a member of The Congregation Shalom of Williamsburg, The Lions Club, the Moose Lodge,
and The Independent Garage Owners Assoc. He is survived by wife, Diana Katz-Recu of Orlando; son, Joel (Linda)
Recu of Deltona; daughters, Michelle (Andrew) Barnett of Rockhill, SC, Susette Selomen of Tucson, AZ, Honere (Bill)
Starnes of Titusville, Shari (Dale) Skiles of Rockwood, TN; nine grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren. Memorial
Contributions can be made to American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD 20852. Services entrusted
to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, Orlando. [Orlando Sentinel, June 18, 2004 -
Submitted by Source #96]
RECU, Meyer Ernest (Mike) - 73, 3900 N.
Lake Shore Dr., died Thursday in Weiss Memorial Hospital. Mr. Recu had been in the advertising business in Chicago
for 50 years and for the last 30 years owned an agency at 59 E. Van Buren St. Surviving are his widow, Ruth; and
a son, Kenneth. Services will be at noon Monday in the chapel at 5206 N. Broadway. [Chicago
Tribune (Illinois) June 4, 1976 - Submitted by Source #96]
Meyer E. Recu, beloved husband of Ruth Sax Epstein and the late Anna, nee Axelrod; devoted father of Kenneth S.;
dear brother of the late Sara Sharp and Sally Gertz. Services Monday, June 7, 12 noon, at chapel, 5206 N. Broadway.
Interment Westlawn Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorials to Weizman Institute, Technion or Hebrew University.
Friends may pay their respects at the time of service. [Chicago Tribune (Illinois)
June 5, 6 & 7, 1976 - Submitted by Source #96]
REDER, Helen, nee Printz, beloved wife of the late Paul; dear mother of Lucy [Albert] Krantz and Henry; fond sister
of Anna Grenda, Clara Brycki, and Edward Printz; loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Wednesday, 9
a.m., from Stanley Funeral Home, 3060-64 Milwaukee avenue, to St. Veronica church. Interment St. Adalbert's cemetery.
DI 2-2252. 1963-09-16 Chicago Tribune (IL) Submitted by Source #33
REDDISH--Alice, beloved wife of J. Reddish, Dec. 24, 1903, aged 47 years. Funeral Sunday, Dec. 27, at 1 p.m., from
her late residence, 659 Bloomingdale-av., by carriages to Forest Home. Chicago
Tribune, Dec. 25, 1903, submitted by source #27
REGAN, Leo J. - of 5143 Harvard avenue, Skokie, Ill, beloved husband of Selma, nee Martinson, dear father of Geraldine,
brother of Mayme Hinton, Nellie Mayne, Josephine Regan, Gertrude Regan, Loretia O'Regan and Catherine Regan. Funeral
Wednesday 9:45 a.m. from funeral home, 8057 Niles Center road, Skokie to St. Peter's church. Member of Cantigny
post No 556, American Legion and Member of Des Plaines lodge, No. 1526 B.P.O.E. [bet. May 24-27, 1941 - submitted
by source #21]
REIGER, William - [Announcement] A monument will be dedicated to the memory of William Rieger, husband of Fay,
Father of Mrs. Mildred Greenstein, Mrs. Harriet Masek, Mrs. Rose Smith, Dr. A.D. Rieger, and Dr. M.A. Rieger, on
Sunday, May 4 [1930] at 2 p.m. at the Austrian Galician cemetery, Waldheim. Chicago Tribune, April 27, 1930. Submitted
by source #6
REINHARDTSEN, Ada (nee Maack) of Glen Ellyn, loving wife of the late Munger; sister of Ella McGeehan. Visitation
after 2 p.m. Thursday ay the Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane street, Glen Ellyn. Funeral service Friday, 1:30
p.m. at chapel. Interment Waldheim cemetery. 469-0032. [dod Aug. 23, 1966]
[Newspaper: Chicago Tribune, Aug. 25, 1966 - Submitted by Source #96]
REINHARDTSEN, Marie - April 20, 1943, beloved wife of Martin, dear mother of Munger, Martha Tharaldsen, Raynold,
Norman, and Harold, fond grandmother of eight grandchildren. Services Friday, 2 p.m., at Salem Free church, McLean
and California avenues. At rest at Funeral chapel, 4338-40 Fullerton avenue until Friday, 10 a.m. Interment Acacia
Park. [Chicago Tribune - Submitted by Source #96]
REYNOLDS, RUTH C.- Sept. 5, 1892. infant daughter of John and Anna Reynolds, aged 15 days. Funeral to-morrow from
parents' residence, 5147 Wabash-st. Private. Indianapolis (Ind.) papers please copy. Chicago Daily News, Monday,
5 Sep 1892
REYNOLDS, THOMAS K. of Streamwood
Prayers for Thomas K. Reynolds 73, will be said at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, 485
S. Bartlett Rd., Streamwood. Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Peter Damian Church, Bartlett.
Born Dec. 18, 1925, in Chicago, he died Monday, Aug. 9, 1999, at home. Burial will be in Dundee Township Cemetery,
Dundee.
A 42-year Streamwood resident, Mr. Reynolds was employed as an electrician, and was a World War II Marine Corps
veteran. He was the loving husband of Patricia (nee Klinger); father of Timothy (Rose) Reynolds, Deborah (Jon)
Bailey, Sheryl (Tim) Nalley, Kelly (Steven Patten) Reynolds and the late Kevin Reynolds; grandfather of Monica,
Sheila and Colin Reynolds, Daniel, Jason and David Bailey, Erin, Emma and Ellen Nalley, and Ashley Bond; son of
the late Thomas A. and Elizabeth V. Reynolds; and brother of the late Catherine Suckow, Genevieve Long and Dorothea
Kneibert.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today and Wednesday, at the funeral home. Daily Herald (Arlington Heights,
IL) - August 10, 1999
RICE -- Julia Rice, beloved wife of James F. Rice, sister of Lizzie WENZEL. Funeral Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., from
late residence, 5449 Dearborn-st., to St. Ann's church, thence by carriages to Calvary. Member of Our Lady of Sorrows
Court, No. 2, w.c.o.f. Chicago Tribune, April 3, 1911, submitted by source
#27
RICE, Rev. Wm. H. - late Pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Chicago, died of Cholera on the 31st ult. [Daily Missouri Republican- St. Louis, Aug. 7, 1849 - submitted by Src #22]
RICH, Alice M. - of New York, --? [can't read] 26, sister of A.H. Rich of Chicago and the late Mrs. U.C. Sherman
of --? [can't read town name], Mass. Funeral services in the Oak---? chapel Wednesday, 2 p.m. [Chicago Tribune, April 30, 1930. Submitted by source #6]
RICHARDS, John A. - 1222 S. Circle-av., Forest Park, suddenly, April 25, husband of the late Delia, father of the
late Thomas, fond brother of Thomas Richards of Cardington, O. Services Monday, April 28, at 11 a.m. at chapel,
7319 Madison-st, Forest Park. interment Waldheim. [Chicago Tribune, April 27,
1930. Submitted by source #6]
RICKMAN, Elizabeth Rickman nee Bassett - beloved wife of the late Emil Rickman; loving mother of Howard (Margaret)
Rickman; dear grandmother of Donald and Judith. Funeral Saturday, 1 p.m., at Blake-Lamb Chapel, 4727 W. 103rd street,
Oak Lawn. Interment Oak Woods cemetery. For transportation call BE 3-1194 or NE 6-1193. [Chicago
Tribune (Illinois) May 2 & 3, 1963 - submitted by source #96]
RICKMAN, Emil Louis - July 7, 1935, beloved husband of Elizabeth M. Rickman (nee Bassett), fond father of Howard
E. Rickman, brother of Mrs. Anna Broxham. Funeral services at chapel, 6328 Cottage grove-av., Wednesday, at 3 p.m.
Interment Oak Woods. Member of I.B.E.W., No. 134, and Harmony club, Chicago. Remains at home, 6537 S. Winchester-av.,
until Wednesday noon. For information call Fairfax 2900. (b 28 Jan 1884) [Chicago
Daily Tribune, July 9, 1935 - Submitted by source #96]
RICKMAN, Howard Emil - beloved husband of Margaret, nee Maack; fond father of Judith (Paul) Styles Jr., and Donald
(Jeanne), grandfather of three. Member of Oak Lawn Lodge No. 1166 A.F. & A.M. Funeral Wednesday 11a.m. at the
Fern Chapel, So. Western Av. at 100th St. Interment Fairmount. Masonic service Tuesday 8:30 p.m. Visitation 6:30-9:30
Monday and 4-9 p.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers memorial to the Heart Association. (b 12 Nov 1914, d 18 Jan 1974
in Florida) [Chicago Tribune, January 21 & 22, 1974, Submitted by source
#96]
RICKMAN, Margaret F. (nee Maack), beloved wife of the late Howard, loving mother of Judith (Paul Jr.) Styles and
Donald H. Rickman, fond grandmother of Paul Styles III, Elizabeth Styles and Christopher Styles. Resting at Zimmerman
and Sandeman Funeral Home, 5200 W. 95th St., where services will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment Fairmount
Willow Hills Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Longtime member of Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ,
Oak Lawn. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Rush Alzheimers Disease Center, 710 S. Paulina, JRB Building 8N, Chicago
IL, 60612, would be appreciated. Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home Directors. 708-424-0340 or 798-425-0500.
(Chicago Sun-Times, March 19, 2003)
RINKENBERGER -- Lillian M. Rinkenberger at St. Petersburg, Fla., wife of the late Albert L.; beloved mother of
Harold E. Ruland; sister of Genevieve Kessell; also survived by two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
At the Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York street, Elmhurst, where friends may call on Thursday 2 to 9 p.m. and
where services will be held Friday 1:30 p.m. Interment Elm Lawn. [Lillian M Olsen Rinkenberger nee Werno] Chicago Tribune, Date: 15 Aug 1968 - Submitted by Source #96
RIORDAN, Daniel, Feb. 26, 1890, at resid., 3164 Archer ave., husband of Kate, nee Hartnett, aged 72 yrs., native
of Kilmere, Co. Cork. Funeral from St. Bridget's Church to Calvary.
RISER, Andrew H. - at his home 45-- (?)N. Mosart-st., March 30, 1930, dearly beloved husband of Lucille, nee Caugherty,
fond father of Robert and Howard. Member of Equity lodge, No. 878 A.F. & A.M.; Washington chapter, No. 48 E.A.M.,
Oriental Consistory and Medinah Temple. Funeral services at chapel, 2701 N. Clark-st., Wednesday, April 2, at 1:30
p.m. under auspices of Equity lodge. Interment Eden cemetery. Chicago Tribune, April 1, 1930. Submitted by source
#6
RISTAU, Minna - 4415 N. Avers-av., beloved mother of Mrs. Emma Moeller, Hugo and Arthur Ristau, grandmother of
three grandchildren and great-grandmother of four great-grandchildren. Services at funeral home, 3918-20 Irving
Park-blvd., Wednesday, April 2, 1930, at 1:30 p.m. Interment Oakridge. [Chicago
Tribune, April 1, 1930. Submitted by source #6]
RITTER, Emma - nee Acker, beloved wife of William F., mother of Ethel, William and Mildred, sister of the late
Mrs. Anna Schulta. Funeral Wednesday, April 2, [1930] at 2:00 p.m. at late residence, 3-4- (?) W. 60th st. Interment
Evergreen. [Chicago Tribune, April 1, 1930. Submitted by source #6]
ROACH - Annie, age 71 years. March 17,1929, 1:30 P.M. Beloved wife of William Roach, mother of Maud, Mrs. Lillie
Wright, Mrs. Annie carver, Mrs. Ada Hessmer, Mrs. Alice Williams, Alfred and Jimmie Roach. Funeral from chapel
2236 Wentworth Ave. Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to All Saints church, where high mass will be celebrated. Interment Calvary
Cemetery. [Submitted by Source #100]
ROACH - William Henry , Feb. 25, 1930, of 2716 Archer Ave.. beloved husband of the late Ann Roach, fond father
of Maud, Mrs. Lillie Wright, Mrs.Ann Carver, Mrs. Ada Hessmer of Chicago, Mikel Roach and James Roach of Oakland
Cal.,and Mrs. J.C. Williams of San Diego, Cal. Funeral Friday, Feb. 28, at 9 a.m. from chapel 2236 WentworTh Ave.
[Submitted by Source #100]
ROCOL, Gladys M, nee Maack, of Bellwood, beloved wife of Henry J.; loving mother of Marion (Edward) King and Walter
J. (Jean) Miller; dear grandmother of 11; fond sister-in-law of Leonard (Gladys) Rocol and the late Raymond (Irene)
Rocol. Funeral Wednesday, May 13, 9:30 a.m., from Rosewood Funeral Home, 4000 St. Charles road, Bellwood. Mass
10 a.m., in St. Simeon church. Interment Waldheim cemetery. Visitation after 7 p.m. Monday. LI 4-6667. (Chicago Tribune, May 12, 1970 - Submitted by Source #96)
REITER, Mary C. beloved wife of Nicholas; fond mother of Robert, Florence Liebl, Marie, and Belle; grandmother
of Gloria Kuehn and Joan Olita; sister of Harry, Ann Bartelt, Elizabeth Reilly, Janet, James, Frances E. Golden,
and Martin Madigan. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m., from chapel, 5911 W. Madison street, to St. Veronica's church. Mass
10 a.m. Interment All Saints'. EStebrook 8-7500. [May 31, 1956, Chicago Tribune
- Submitted by source #6]
ROCOL, Gladys nee Henry, beloved wife of the late Leonard; loving mother of Pat (Tom) Meyers and Carole (Jeff)
Thornton; cherished grandmother of Tim, Dan, Wendi, Sue, Rick, Tracy, John and great-grandmother of 12. She played
the piano and loved to entertain her friends at St. Andrew Life Center. Visitation Monday, at St. Andrew Life Center,
7000 N. Newark Ave., Niles, 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations to St. Andrew Life Center, 7000 N. Newark Ave., Niles, IL 60714. Funeral arrangements by Skaja
Terrace Funeral Home, 847-966-7302 or www. skajafuneralhomes.com.[Chicago Tribune,
Jan 30, 2005 -- Submitted by Source #96]
ROEDER, ROBERT E. - 67, of Littleton died Nov. 15. Services will be in January at the University of Denver. Mr.
Roeder was born in Oak Park, Ill., on May 16, 1931. He married Nancy Waggoner, 1953. He was a member of Phi Beta
Kappa and received William and Mary's highest scholastic award, the Botelourt Medal. He was a professor at Harvard
University and the University of Chicago. He joined the University of Denver department of history in 1962 and
was a department chairman for several years. Upon retirement, he was awarded emeritus status by the University
Trustees. Survivors include his wife; son Craig of Maryland; daughter Susan Boennighausen of California; brother
Bill of Maine; three grandchildren. Rocky Mountain News Tuesday, November 24, 1998 Submitted by source #30
ROBERTS, William, 60; 429 W. 14th-st., April 20. CHICAGO TRIBUNE, April 23, 1902 Submitted by source #6
ROBINSON, Lee, 29; 5016 Dearborn-st., April 20. [CHICAGO TRIBUNE, April 23,
1902 Submitted by source #6]
ROBINSON, John, 36; 1205 W. Lake-st., April 16. [CHICAGO TRIBUNE, April 23,
1902 Submitted by source #6]
ROCHE, Elizabeth - beloved sister of J.E. Roche, Mrs. Catherine R. Cullton, and Mrs. D.J. O'Donell of Elma, Iowa.
Funeral from chapel 4542 Ravenswood-av., Monday, April 28 [1930] at 9 a.m. to St. Thomas of Canterbury church.
Interment Mount Carmel. [Chicago Tribune, April 27, 1930. Submitted by source
#6]
ROCKWELL, Henry T. - April 24, 1930, at St. Charles, Ill., aged 94 years, father of Frank Rockwell and Mrs. Edward
J. Baker. Members of A.F. & A.M. and I.O.O.F. Funeral Sunday, April 27, 1930 at 2 p.m. from his residence.
Akron, N.Y., papers please copy. [Chicago Tribune, April 26, 1930. Submitted
by source #6]
ROOKE, Harry E. - at his home, 7421 Coles-av., beloved husband of Anna Rooke. Funeral services Monday, 2 p.m at
chapel 2700 E. 75th-st. at Coles-av., under auspices of Blackstone lodge No. 1124, A.F. & A.M. Member of Jackson
Park chapter, No. 222, R.A.M., Woodlawn commandery No 76 , E.T. and Medinah temple, A.A.O.N.M. S. Interment Cedar
Park. [Chicago Tribune, April 27, 1930. Submitted by source #6]
ROOT, John W. --- Chicago, Jan. 15 - John W. Root, consulting architect of the World's Fair, died tonight of pneumonia.
He had been ill but a short time and was this morning supposed to be on the way to recovery. Mr. Root, though onlly
38 years old, stood at the head of his profession in this city. he was a member of the firm of Burnam & Root,
and has been a leader in the movement that since the great fire has put in permanent form the many fine buildings
that have added to the reputation of Chicago. Upon Mr. Root, largely the World's Fair directory were depending
to make the design of the Exposition buildings such an artistic success as to command the admiration of evevy vistior.
The selection of his successor will undoubtedly be one of the most difficult tasks the directors have yet encountered.
Among the innumerable beautiful structures that are the creation of the dead architect's genius, is the "Rookery"
in this city, said to be the handsomest office building in the world. (The
St. Louis Republic, January 16, 1891, page 2 - submitted by source #90)
ROSBACH, Lillian - suddenly, March 30, [1930] of 623 Barry-av., teacher Sheldon branch of Lane Tech; daughter of
Mrs. Mary Brinkman Rosbach and the late Mrs. Mary Brinkman Rosbach and the late Nicholas, sister of Albert. Services
at chapel, 226 W. Randolph, Wednesday at 4 p.m.. Interment Quincy, Ill., Thursday, at 2 p.m. Chicago Tribune, April
1, 1930. Submitted by source #6
ROSEN--Isaac, husband of Sarah, Dec. 23. Funeral from 403 State-st., Dec. 25, 10 a.m. [Chicago
Tribune, Dec. 25, 1903, submitted by source #27]
ROSENWALD, Julius - numbered among the greatest philanthropists of all time,
died in Chicago on January 6. Mr. Rosenwald's youth was spent in Springfield. For many years Mr. Rosenwald was
the president of Sears Roebuck, died at age 68. [January 1932, Unknown
newspaper - submitted by source #114]
ROSS, Elsie - fourteen months old, was scalded to death in Chicago, a few days ago, by pulling a kettle of boiling
water over upon herself. [The Newton Press, Jasper County, IL April 18, 1888
Submitted by source #6]
ROTHFELDER, Roy Ernest - 4104 (4164?) N. Hamlin-av., beloved son of Adolph and Helen. Services at funeral home,
3918-20 Irving Park-blvd. Thursday evening, April 17 [1930] at 8 p.m. Chicago Tribune, April 16, 1930. Submitted by source #6
RUMPEL, Victor - HE DIED IN HIS CHAIR
Victor Rumpel Found Dead in a Main Street Resort.
THOUGHT TO BE ASLEEP
Men Walk in and Out Past Him for Hours Without Realizing That the Grim Messenger Is in Their Midst.
Victor Rumple, an inmate of the soldiers home, died in the Chicago Liquor House some time Saturday night or Sunday
morning. The case is a peculiar one, in that the man sat dead at a table for hours without the fact of his having
passed from life being discovered. He was sitting with his head on his hands as though asleep, his hat lying by
his head. Men had been passing in and out all yesterday morning. At one time some of the people from the home started
to wake him, but it was suggested that he be permitted to sleep a little longer.
Finally, at 11 o'clock, some one standing looking at him remarked to the man in charge, "That man is dead."
Sure enough, he was.
Last Tuesday deceased secured permission from Superintendent McGinty to visit Nampa, and the superintendent supposed
he was down there. He had, however, been about town, and most of the time was in the saloon, drinking some but
not heavily. He was in the chair where ho died on Saturday evening. In the morning he was still there, his head
resting on his hands. During the interval he died. There was always some one about; the poor fellow died without
attracting the attention of those who must have been within a few feet of him, and for hours men walked by his
chair without noticing that the place had been visited by the dark messenger. Coroner Springer was called in and
turned the case over to Justice of the Peace Siggins.
A jury was impaneled The jurymen viewed the remains,after which the body was removed, the inquest being adjourned
until today. Tho cause of death is supposed to have been heart failure, the old man having complained of heart
trouble.
Deceased had a good war record, having served three years and four months as a member of the Sixteenth Indiana
battery. He was 62 years of age and was a native of Switzerland. Deceased had but one leg, walking on a wooden
stump. [Idaho Statesman 1897/03/29 - Submitted by Source #82]
RUSS, George E. - beloved husband of Cecelia, nee Smyth, son of Mrs. Regina Russ, father of John C. Russ and Mrs.
M. J. Ryan. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. from late residence, 6426 Blackstone-st. to St. Cyril's church. Member
of O.?.C.C., local No. 15. [Chicago Tribune, April 1, 1930. Submitted by source
#6]
RUSTOMJEE -- Died. Mme. Prouchesta Rustomjee, wife of Rustom Rustomjee, of Bombay, former editor of The Oriental
Review, in Chicago. [Time Magazine, Jun 4, 1923 -- Submitted by source #6]
RYAN, Caroline M., - nee Printz, beloved wife of Thomas F.; loving mother of the Rev. Thomas M. Ryan of Springfield,
Ill.; fond sister of Elizabeth, Bernard, and the late Peter A. Prinz. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, from
funeral home, 1359 Devon avenue, at Glenwood, to St. Gregory's church. Mass 11 a.m. Interment local cemetery. ROgers
Park 4-1617. 1958-09-01 Chicago Tribune (IL) Submitted by Source #33
RYAN -- Died. Jimmy Ryan, 60, who played for 15 years prior to 1900 on the White Stockings (Chicago National League
Baseball Club), in Chicago, of heart failure. Said to be the most accurate and clever thrower in the history of
baseball, he had a record of more than 100 hits a season for 17 years, stole 440 bases. [Time
Magazine, Monday, Nov. 12, 1923, submitted by Source #6]
RYAN, John - beloved father of Margaret and Thomas J. Ryan, at his residence, 375 W. 12th-st., member of Married
Men's Sociality and Mapleleaf council, K. and L. of Security. Funeral Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family church
where solemn high mass will be celebrated. Carriages to Calvary. Chicago Tribune,
Tuesday, 24 Sept 1907. submitted by source #18
RYAN--MARY RYAN (nee Powers) beloved wife of Timothy Ryan fond mother of Ellen, Mary Catherine, Thomas, Nicholas,
Michael and Edward. Funeral from her late residence 2319 W 51st St. Fri Feb 1 at 9 am to St Basils church where
requiem high mass will be celebrated. By autos to 49th and Ashland depot by train to Mt. Olivet." CHICAGO
DAILY NEWS, 30 Jan 1918 Parents - Nicholas Powers/Ellen Finley or Fenneley - Submitted by source #64)
RYAN--TIMOTHY RYAN of 6619 Komensky avenue, beloved husband of the late Mary, nee Power; fond father of Neil Johnston,
Mae Tobin, Katharine Klos, Thomas, Nicholas, Michael, Edmond, and the late Timothy and John. Funeral Saturday,
9 a.m., from chapel, 5908 S. Kedzie avenue, to St. Nicholas of Tolentine church. Interment Mount Olivet. Member
of A. O. H., division No. 19. [CHICAGO TRIBUNE, Chicago, Illinois, 16 April
1943 - Submitted by source #64]
RYAN, William Ryan - Sept 22, 5700 Miller-st., beloved husband of the late Catherine Ryan, father of the late Annie
and Mary Ryan. Funeral Wednesday at 9 a.m., to St. Patrick's church, where high mass will be celebrated, thence
to Union Depot, by cars to Calvary. Aged 59 years. Chicago Tribune, Tuesday,
24 Sept 1907. submitted by source #18
RYAN, Winnie, nee Hartnett, at her daughter's resid., Mrs. Mary A. Fisher, 6241 Morgan st., wife of the late Patrick,
and mother of Mary A. Fisher and Bridget Sheridan, Kate Reddington, and the late Hanora Searls, aged 56 yrs., native
of Caherconlish, Co. Limerick. -Jan. 31, 1894.
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