Gail: I used Newsbank which includes the Chicago Sun Times, the Trib and the Daily Herald. Unfortunately, I came up empty for Duszak in 1989. Sorry I don't have better news for you. Regards, Kim -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of J & G Hamilton Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 6:31 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [COOK-CO-IL] obit request - Duszak Could some kind genealogist with access to the Trib archives, please look up an obituary for me? For Edward J. DUSZAK, died in Palatine on November 21, 1989, age 82; husband of the late Florence. Thank you in advance. Gail Hamilton [email protected] ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi List, Ernst GUTTKE, died 20 Jan 1906 in Chicago, hus Minnie [Hermine] KRANZUSCH - need obit Clara LAKOSTIK ANDEL, died 04 Feb 1997 in Chicago, wife George ANDEL - need obit Walter LAKOSTIK, died 24 Jan 1979, hus Bernie SCHAEFER - need obit Lynda MILINARE LAKOSTIK, died May 1973, wife Walter LAKOSTIK, Jr - need obit Bernice E SCHAEFER LAKOSTIK, died 03 Nov 1978, wife Walter LAKOSTIK - need obit All help will be greatly appreciated. Carolyn [TX]

Could some kind genealogist with access to the Trib archives, please look up an obituary for me? For Edward J. DUSZAK, died in Palatine on November 21, 1989, age 82; husband of the late Florence. Thank you in advance. Gail Hamilton [email protected]

Looking in a 1871 street guide I find a name with the following address designation: res. Samuel, bet. Chicago av. and Clarinda. In the street name change database at Rootsweb, I cannot get a hit on either Samuel or Clarinda. Nor can I find them on a current Chicago map. Any ideas? Thanks, Bart

Bart asked about a street name Samuel Street which was between Chicago Avenue and Clarinda Street in an 1871 Chicago street guide. Bart, I checked the Chicago Street name change guide at the Chicago History Museum's website. You should be able to get to the street name change guide using this URL: http://www.chsmedia.org/househistory/nameChanges/start.pdf I found that Samuel Street became Hermitage Avenue from 800 to 1199 North. Hermitage Avenue is 1734 West and it runs from 34 to 7800 North and from 300 to 9100 South. Clarinda Street changed to Pearson Street with is 844 North (about a half block north of Chicago Avenue which is 800 North) from 1500 to 1799 West. I hope this helps you. Thomas Mackowiak MACKOWIAK/SERWATKIEWICZ/WANATOWICZ/JANUSZEWSKI/LESCZYNSKI/ORLIKOWSKI/MROZ/MU NO/HARNEY/McKAY

How about the Address Conversion Tools here: http://www.chicagoancestors.org/#tab-tools   Relatively speaking, Laura   Searching for my TOLF ancestors and their descendants in Sweden and Illinois  http://livinginthepastlane.com, http://livinginthepastlane.blogspot.com/, http://twitter.com/itsallrelatives   Volunteer for RAOGK at http://www.raogk.org/ ________________________________ From: Bart Hansen <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thu, April 8, 2010 3:30:05 PM Subject: [COOK-CO-IL] Street Name Changes Looking in a 1871 street guide I find a name with the following address designation: res. Samuel, bet. Chicago av. and Clarinda. In the street name change database at Rootsweb, I cannot get a hit on either Samuel or Clarinda. Nor can I find them on a current Chicago map. Any ideas? Thanks, Bart

Sorry. I didn't intend to send this to the Cook County BB. Karen I just discovered that the Freedom of Information Act pertains only to federal agencies. Is the coroner a federal agency?? NO. In Calif. they also have a public records act. Wonder if the state of IL has something like that? Did you call Cook County? Or put a query on the [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ? Also … in the list of your permanent films on loan, do you happen to have: 2004 324 ?? This would be Koszuty Births 1831-1875. I think I may have found some Janiszewski records, but not sure. I only have Sanniki and its neighboring community records. Sorry. What’s new in Laguna Niguel? We have had our granddaughters with us for the two weeks they were out of school. They are taking diving lessons across the street in the Laguna Niguel City Diving Pool. They love it! They go home tomorrow.....it will then return to quiet and less driving. Oh well. We'll get them again for two weeks in the summer..... P ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I just discovered that the Freedom of Information Act pertains only to federal agencies. Is the coroner a federal agency?? NO. In Calif. they also have a public records act. Wonder if the state of IL has something like that? Did you call Cook County? Or put a query on the [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ? Also … in the list of your permanent films on loan, do you happen to have: 2004 324 ?? This would be Koszuty Births 1831-1875. I think I may have found some Janiszewski records, but not sure. I only have Sanniki and its neighboring community records. Sorry. What’s new in Laguna Niguel? We have had our granddaughters with us for the two weeks they were out of school. They are taking diving lessons across the street in the Laguna Niguel City Diving Pool. They love it! They go home tomorrow.....it will then return to quiet and less driving. Oh well. We'll get them again for two weeks in the summer..... P

URGENT ILLINOIS ACTION ALERT – HB 5428 ILLINOIS OPEN ORGANIZATION www. Ilopen.org WHAT: The Illinois Senate Judiciary Committee has just announced a public hearing for HB 5428 WHEN: Tuesday, April 13th at 2:30 pm WHERE: Capital 400, Springfield, Illinois WHY: The Judiciary Committee testimony will hear testimony from both supporters and opponents of HB 5420. Now is your chance to speak directly to the Illinois Senators. HOW: Supporters and Opponents get an opportunity to speak to the Senate Judiciary Committee in a public forum. When you arrive, you sign in as being “FOR: OR “AGAINST.” Testimony should be as brief as possible. The senators may ask questions if they wish. I CAN’T SPEAK IN PUBLIC Hey, that’s okay. We desperately need your presence in the committee room... The more supporters who attend the hearing, the better... RSVP Please let me know ASAP if you will be able to come to Springfield and attend the hearing. Let me know also if you would like to speak to the committee. Anita Walker Field [email protected]

HJi Carolyn; The following obit would seem to argue against it. Chicago Tribune (IL) - January 15, 1957 LAKOSTIK Deceased Name: Hermina J. Lakostik --Hermina J. Lakostik of 2635 S. 49th avenue, Cicero, beloved wife of the late Ernest Guttke and Albert Lakostik; fond mother of Augusta Scheffus, Harold, and Edwin Guttke , Clarence, Walter. George Lakostik, and Clara Andel; grandmother of 13; great-grandmother of 13; sister of Martha Herman Kranzusch . Resting at funeral home, 4115-17 W. 26th street. Funeral Wednesday, 1 p.m. Interment Concordia. LAwndale 1-3808. Chicago Tribune (IL) Date: January 15, 1957 Edition: Chicago Tribune Record Number: 19570115dn095 Copyright 1957, Chicago Tribune. For permission to reprint, contact Chicago Tribune. Cheers, Masugu [email protected]

Hi Donna; Hope these help. Cheers, Masugu [email protected] Chicago Tribune (IL) - December 16, 1945 SLACK Deceased Name: Margaret Slack, [nee Kurn] Margaret Slack, [nee Kurn ] of 185 N. La Crosse avenue, beloved wife of the late Joseph H., fond mother of William B. Slack and Lillian Hubert, sister of Elizabeth Miller, May Grant, Anna Runner, and the late Josephine Hilmes and Henry Kurn. Resting at funeral home, 217 N. Cicero avenue. Services Monday, 2 p.m. Interment Bohemian National. Chicago Tribune (IL) Date: December 16, 1945 Edition: Chicago Tribune Record Number: 19451216dn083 Copyright 1945, Chicago Tribune. For permission to reprint, contact Chicago Tribune. Chicago Tribune (IL) - June 17, 1946 HILMES Deceased Name: Fred Hilmes --Fred Hilmes , June 15, 1946, of Ingleside, Ill., beloved husband of the late Josephine , father of Violet Hilmes Snyder, brother of Frank, William, and the late Elizabeth Jennings. Member of Columbian lodge, No. 819, A. F. & A. M., and Retired Firemen's association. Resting at chapel, 3615 Cermak road. Services Tuesday, 2 p.m. Interment Oakridge. Chicago Tribune (IL) Date: June 17, 1946 Edition: Chicago Tribune Record Number: 19460617dn087 Copyright 1946, Chicago Tribune. For permission to reprint, contact Chicago Tribune. Chicago Tribune (IL) - November 10, 1946 RUNNER Deceased Name: Anna Mae Runner, nee Kurn --Anna Mae Runner, nee Kurn , beloved sister of Elizabeth Miller and Mary Grant, dear aunt of Violet Snyder. Funeral Monday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m., at funeral home, 3030 N. Central avenue. Interment Forest Home cemetery. Chicago Tribune (IL) Date: November 10, 1946 Edition: Chicago Tribune Record Number: 19461110dn133 Copyright 1946, Chicago Tribune. For permission to reprint, contact Chicago Tribune. Chicago Tribune (IL) - January 13, 1958 HUBERT Deceased Name: Lillian A. Hubert, nee Slack --Lillian A. Hubert, nee Slack, formerly of 185 N. Lacrosse avenue, beloved wife of Merton W.; devoted mother of Merton W. Jr., Lorraine Olsen, Patricia Dickinson, and John J. Hubert; loving sister of William Slack; fond grandmother of 10. At funeral home, 217 N. Cicero avenue, near Lake street. Funeral Tuesday, 9 a.m., to St. Thomas Aquinas church. Interment Queen of Heaven cemetery. Member of Altar and Rosary society. AUstin 7-1700. Chicago Tribune (IL) Date: January 13, 1958 Edition: Chicago Tribune Record Number: 19580113dn054 Copyright 1958, Chicago Tribune. For permission to reprint, contact Chicago Tribune. Chicago Tribune (IL) - July 01, 1973 Slack Deceased Name: William B. Slack William B. Slack, loving father of Dolores Scudieri; fond grandfather of Dennie, William, Mary Paricek and John; great-grandfather of five; dearest friend of Dorothy an John DiVito. Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. from the Cappetta Funeral Home, 5858 W. Roosevelt Rd. to Divine Infant Church, Westchester. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Please omit flowers. Visitation after 7 p.m. Sunday. 626- 0120. Chicago Tribune (IL) Date: July 01, 1973 Edition: Chicago Tribune Record Number: 19730701dn180 Copyright 1973, Chicago Tribune. For permission to reprint, contact Chicago Tribune.

Hi List, Ernst GUTTKE married Hermine KRANZUSCH on 04 Feb 1899 in Cook Co; License #00287763 Max GUTTKE married Adeline KRANZUSCH on 16 Sep 1899 in Cook Co; License #00297074 Were the men brothers and the women sisters? Who were the parents of these folks? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Carolyn [TX]

It could be St. Gabriel's. Judie Mason Chicago   -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 4:38 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [COOK-CO-IL] Most likely Catholic parish for my family? My grandmother's brother was born in Chicago in 1897.  The address on the record is "702 W 20th".  The family was Irish and devoutly Catholic.  Can anyone tell me which parish is likely to have been the one they attended in 1897?  I appreciate any help. Jeff

Using this site, you can find the closest churches to their residence. Unfortunately, it doesn't tell you what nationality most frequented these parishes. If needed, I will be going to my FHL next week and can look the closest one up for you for Irish parishioners. Let me know. http://www.chicagoancestors.org/ Regards, Kim -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 4:38 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [COOK-CO-IL] Most likely Catholic parish for my family? My grandmother's brother was born in Chicago in 1897. The address on the record is "702 W 20th". The family was Irish and devoutly Catholic. Can anyone tell me which parish is likely to have been the one they attended in 1897? I appreciate any help. Jeff ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Have you checked the kiosks at your nearest archdiocesan cemetery? They have the records for all the cemeteries, and may be more reliable than a phone call to Calvary. I visited Calvary last fall with my kiosk information in hand showing the locations of family graves. The fellow at the desk said he had no additional information, but when I returned to the office 45 minutes later, he was helping a woman who had brought a coffeecake. Somewhat embarassed, he then pulled some cards with information on my graves, too. It taught me a lesson--be pleasant but persistent, and bring coffeecake! Diane

Hi I have 2 death certificates that say Calvary Cemetery 1 month old Lillie Manke 4/27/1894 2 year old Albert Manke 8/16/1892 Calvary says they are not there. I can see maybe one record mistake....but both children? Any ideas of what I can do next? This could be very crucial information for my research since none of that family that died later was buried at Calvary. But the mother WAS married to an Irish man that died in 1884 (they are not buried with him though. Linda in Lemont

Also, the kiosks are a great resource as Diane mentioned, but I have found that not all information has been inputted into the kiosks. The cemetery that you are in referring to may not have updated all of the earlier information into their computer/kiosk since it was so long ago. The information may be in a filing cabinet not easily accessible. I agree with Diane, be persistent but pleasant. Regards, Kim "Have you checked the kiosks at your nearest archdiocesan cemetery? They have the records for all the cemeteries, and may be more reliable than a phone call to Calvary."

got a good possiblilty: Cook County, Chicago Ward 8, Roll M593-203 page 325B KERN, John age 25, painter, born Saxony wife, Kate, age 27 born Saxony dau, Mary age 4 born Saxony dau, Elizabeth age 2 born New York dau, Josphine age 1 born Illinois 1880 Cook county, Chicago R T9-189 dist- 57 KARN, John age 35, painter, Prussia as were parents Kate age 38 , born Prussia as were parents Maggie 15, Prussia, as were parents Lizzie, 13 Illinois, parents Prussia Josphine 12, '' '' '' Lena 8, same Mary 5, same Henry, 4 same Anna 1, same ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 8:07 PM Subject: [COOK-CO-IL] Elizabeth Kurn (born 1869 Chicago) > Seeking information on parents and siblings of Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kurn, > born March 5 March 1869 in Chicago. > She married 5 Dec 1893 to John J. Miller. > Thank you. > Donna > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

There was a discussion about these records on another list recently. Apparently some records (or copies of records) were stored off-site and they are being sent to the archives as they are uncovered. Records have been found when government offices are closed or consolidated and old storage is evaluated. The advice given by the contributor on that list was to check back with the archives periodically. Something may turn up about your ancestor eventually.   Relatively speaking, Laura   Searching for my TOLF ancestors and their descendants in Sweden and Illinois  http://livinginthepastlane.com, http://livinginthepastlane.blogspot.com/, http://twitter.com/itsallrelatives   Volunteer for RAOGK at http://www.raogk.org/ ________________________________ However, all Illinois records prior to '72-'73 were housed in St. Louis. They had a fire that destroyed many records. Chances are not good that your relations's records are still there. However, you could check the NARA website to be sure at http://www.archives.gov/ Bill

Frank/Trevor, I believe Frank is correct, if I recall the Jimmy Stewart movie correctly. :-) However, all Illinois records prior to '72-'73 were housed in St. Louis. They had a fire that destroyed many records. Chances are not good that your relations's records are still there. However, you could check the NARA website to be sure at http://www.archives.gov/ Bill