Hi Marilyn, Have you tried the 1871-1916 death index??? This is what I found: KRAMER, NIC 11/09/1888 CHICAGO 39 YR U 00005789 COOK KRAMER, NICHOLAS 05/14/1915 CHICAGO 63 YR U 00009012 COOK KRAMER, NICHOLAS 06/19/1900 CHICAGO 44 YR U 00009569 COOK KRAMER, NICKLOAS 02/02/1903 CHICAGO 55 YR U 00008513 COOK KRAMER, NICOLAS 09/11/1904 CHICAGO 60 YR U 00008709 COOK CRAMER, NICKOLAS 02/20/1904 CHICAGO 55 YR U 00002042 COOK You now have a decision to make. :) Pam S., Volunteer for Cook county ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron and Marilyn Davenport" <ronandmarilyn@mchsi.com> To: <IL-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2005 8:20 PM Subject: [IL-OBITS] Nicolas Kramer (Cramer) > I have been searching for a long time for the death and burial of my great grandfather, Nicolas (Nicholas) Kramer (Cramer). He was living either in Pecatonica or Rockford, IL at the time of his death which had to have occurred between 1886 and 1897, guessing closer to 1890. He may have also died in Chicago according to family lore. I would appreciate any help anyone could give me - all my searching has turned up nothing on his death or burial. His wife's name was Elizabeth. His sons were John, Otto and Nicholas. Thanks in advance for any advice or research. > > Marilyn Davenport > > > ==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== > <a href="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~obitl/volil.html">Illinois Lookup Web Page</a> > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > >

I have been searching for a long time for the death and burial of my great grandfather, Nicolas (Nicholas) Kramer (Cramer). He was living either in Pecatonica or Rockford, IL at the time of his death which had to have occurred between 1886 and 1897, guessing closer to 1890. He may have also died in Chicago according to family lore. I would appreciate any help anyone could give me - all my searching has turned up nothing on his death or burial. His wife's name was Elizabeth. His sons were John, Otto and Nicholas. Thanks in advance for any advice or research. Marilyn Davenport

I'm looking for the obituary (by mail or email) of: Mary X. Barrett born 24 Aug, 1902 died 22 Feb, 1987 in Freeport, Stephenson Co.,IL Thank you. Anne Kerr njstonefam@yahoo.com ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

Lookup please: 1930 for St. Clair County, (East St. Louis) Mrs. Laura Peterson (living with her daughter, Vida Vick).

Could someone do a look up for Russell D. Byers, Jr Born 15 April 1927 Death: 8 Jan 1997 Thank you, Gracie kchurchl@adams.net

Hi Paul, Here is one of the men you are looking for. 1963-10-09 Chicago Tribune (IL) William F. Simon -- William F. Simon, 76, of 9731 Oakley av., died yesterday in his home. Mr. Simon, employed in the sales department of Mc-Kesson-Robbins company, for more than 50 years, was a native Chicagoan. He is survived by his widow, Linda; two daughters, June Marie and Mrs. Kathleen Calhoun; a sister, and a brother. Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow in the chapel at 2100 W. 95th st. 1963-10-09 Chicago Tribune (IL) Simon --William F. Simon, devoted husband of Linda, nee Kelly; loving father of June Marie Kathleen Calhoun, and the late Lt. William F. Simon Jr., U. S. A. F.; fond brother of Ella Tillberg and Philip C. Semon. Services Thursday, 11 a.m., at the Heeney Funeral Home, 2100 W. 95th street, at Hoyne avenue. Interment Eden cemetery. BE 8-5500. I did not find anything on Philip Simon so when I get over to the library next week, I will check for him in the Chicago Tribune. Have a great day and stay cool, Pam S., Volunteer for Cook county I used to have a handle on life, but it broke. ----- Original Message ----- From: "PAULA HANNAPEL" <paullanna_2001@yahoo.com> To: <IL-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 9:14 PM Subject: [IL-OBITS] Obits Simon in Cook County > I am looking for obituaries of two brothers a William Simon died October 1963 and a Philip Simon who died in December 1965. Both of these men died in Chicago, Cook County. > > Thank you > Paula Hannapel > > Paullanna_2001@yahoo.com > > > > --------------------------------- > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page > > > ==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~obitl/volil.html > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

I am looking for obituaries of two brothers a William Simon died October 1963 and a Philip Simon who died in December 1965. Both of these men died in Chicago, Cook County. Thank you Paula Hannapel Paullanna_2001@yahoo.com --------------------------------- Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page

Looking for the obit on Elvin Wheeler died March 14, 2003 East Ash, Canton, Fulton County, Illinois and buried White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton, Fulton County, Illinois. Thank you Georgia

Lookup please for: Mounds, Pulaski Co., IL September 3, 1948 Mary Elizabeth (Mollie) HALE (listed on deaths as Mary E. Hale.

Hi Kenneth, I am sorry to tell you that I did not find an obituary/death notice for Harry Schrock in the Chicago Tribune from Sept. 1st thru Oct. 4, 1972. Considering this is the only newspaper available to me at my library, I am not able to check in the Sun Times. Pam S., Volunteer for Cook county ----- Original Message ----- From: "kenneths" <kenneths@logantele.com> To: <IL-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2005 4:09 PM Subject: [IL-OBITS] SCHROCK, Harry Rabourn, Cook County, IL > Request an obit if possible for the above named individual. He died in Sep > 1972. > Thanks in advance for your time and effort. > > Kenneth R. Searles > Rochester, KY > > > > ==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~obitl/volil.html > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > >

Obituary lookup please for: Henry Harrison HALE, born March 21, 1880, died September 9, 1929. Thank you, Evelyn Daniels Hansson

Looking for obit for grandmother--Lora Edna Grissom Puckett. Longtime resident of East Alton, Illinois, Madison County. Died February 16, 1920 in Litchfield, Illinois, however I think that Obit would be in Madison County papers? She was married to James Alexander Puckett. Would appreciate this look up very much. Thank you, Susan Metzger

Hi Jacqi, I just went to the library today. :( I will be going back sometime next week and will check for her then. :) If you have anything else for me to check, please let me know before Monday. :) Pam S., Volunteer for Cook county ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jacqi Stevens" <jacqistevens@comcast.net> To: <IL-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, July 22, 2005 11:42 PM Subject: [IL-OBITS] lookup request: CARROLL, 1998, Chicago > If anyone is doing obit lookups for recent items in Chicago area, I'd > appreciate some help w the following, as I can't access it online (or at > least haven't been able to find it). > > Colette M. CARROLL (or CARROL), d Sept 22, 1998, Chicago. > > Thanks for any help. > > Jacqi > > > > ==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== > <a href="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~obitl/volil.html">Illinois Lookup Web Page</a> > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&ta rgetid=5429 > >

If anyone is doing obit lookups for recent items in Chicago area, I'd appreciate some help w the following, as I can't access it online (or at least haven't been able to find it). Colette M. CARROLL (or CARROL), d Sept 22, 1998, Chicago. Thanks for any help. Jacqi

Hi Jacqi, I found this one in the Chicago Tribune, dated Saturday, March 16, 1985, Section 1, Page 8, STEVENS-- Agnes A. Stevens, age 96, beloved wife of the late William A; loving mother of John K. (Clara) Stevens, Patricia Kelly(the late William) Murname; Edward J. (Margaret) Stevens, the late William (late Maxine) Stevens, Francis X. and Gerald A. Stevens; dear grandmother of 24; great-grandmother of 29. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from the John Sheehy & Sons Funeal Home, 7020 W. 127th st., Palos Heights, to St. John Fisher Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary cemetery. 361-4235, 361-4236 St. Mary's cemetery 87th Street & Hamlin Ave. City: Evergreen Park IL 60805 Phone: 708-422-8720 That is it. :) Pam S., Volunteer for Cook county ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jacqi Stevens" <jacqistevens@comcast.net> To: <IL-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2005 11:25 PM Subject: [IL-OBITS] lookup req for Agnes A. STEVENS, 1985, Chicago > If anyone could help me locate an obit for Agnes Antoinette Stevens, who d > March 14, 1985, in Chicago at age 97, I would appreciate it. Evidently, the > Chicago Trib online doesn't go up that recent. > > Thanks in advance for any help. > > Jacqi > > > > ==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~obitl/volil.html > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

WOW Anna, you have been on a roll! Thank you so much for helping everyone! Angela DiBlasi

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Thanks Angie! I really enjoy doing the lookups and with every one, I learn a little more of our Southern Illinois history. To all of you who have never been here, what a beautiful place we have. Anna

From The Cairo Evening Citizen, April 12, 1973 Mrs. Ollie Bertha Crow Mrs. Ollie Bertha Crow, 92, a resident of the Hamp;ton Manor Nursing Home in Herrin, formerly of Mounds, died at the Herrin Memorial Hospital in Herrin Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. after a short illness. She was born in Pulaski County and resided there all her life until 1967. She was a member of the Perryville, Mo. Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband James A. Crow. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Edna Marie Martin, of mounds; ten grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Johnson and Lambert Funeral Home in Mounds after 4 p.m. Friday. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Shiloh Baptist Church near Villa Ridge with Rev. H. E. Lockard and Rev. Ray L. Daniels officiating. Interment will be made in the Shiloh Cemetery. From The Cairo Evening Citizen, April 13, 1973 Mrs. Ollie Bertha Crow Funeral services for Mrs. Ollie Bertha Crow, 92, who died Wednesday in Herrin, Illinois, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Shiloh Baptist Church, with Rev. H. E. Lockard and Rev. Ray L. Daniels officiating. Interment will be made in Shiloh Cemetery. Mrs. Crow was preceded in death by a son, Leonard Crow, and a daughter, Mr. Edith Daniels. Friends may call at the Johnson and Lambert Funeral Home in Mounds after 4 p.m. today.

Evelyn, I hope someone else can do something with this one. This is one of the years there is no newspaper on file at the library. The paper for 1885 is missing from Jan-Oct of 1885. Starts back in Oct. And I think he died in June from the small death notice at Md. City. Anna