I would appreciate some assistance to obtain an obit on John F. BELT died in Chicago on Feb 10, 1996, please. Thank you very much, Judi Gilker

Hi All, Can anyone get me the obit for Anne Twardowski nee Kubera? She died 10 Mar 1995. Her obit is said to have been in the Chicago Tribune, but I cannot access that date from my pc. Thank you in advance. Bobbi St. Charles, IL

Lookup please for: 1878 Pulaski Co. IL Nancy (nee Mays) Daniel/Daniels Born 1845 in Kentucky.

Rose C. Gaddis HUDSON - Rose C. Gaddis, 80, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Hudson, died at 7:10 p.m. Thursday (July 9, 1998) at 728 Hale St., Normal, the home of her grandson. Arrangements are pending at Carmondy-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington. The Daily Pantagraph, July 11, 1998 Rose C. Gaddis (Photo) HUDSON - The funeral of Rose C. Gaddis, 80, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Hudson, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Carmondy-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington, the Rev. Thomas Maloney officiating. Burial will be in Hudson Cemetery, Hudson. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. She died at 7:10 p.m. Thursday (July 9, 1998) at 728 Hale St., Normal. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or BroMenn Hospice. Mrs. Gaddis was born Oct. 25, 1917, in Bloomington, a daughter of Anton and Barbara Tyber Marksteiner. She married Donald L. Gaddis on June 17, 1935, in Bloomington. He died July 6, 1989. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara A. Wissmiller, Bradenton, Fla.; one son, Jerry L. Gaddis, Keystone Heights, Fla.; three sisters, Teresa Waller, Carlock; Mary Burress, Hudson; and Helen (Don) Keating, Braintree, Mass.; one brother, Anthony Marksteiner, Liberty; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandsons. One brother and three sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Gaddis was an inspector for General Electric Company in Bloomington for more than 30 years. The Daily Pantagraph, Sunday, July 12, 1998

Mrs. Lorinda Miller Mrs. Lorinda Miller of 114 E. Beecher St. died Monday morning in Brokaw Hospital. Mrs. Miller, who was 90 years old, had been ill since she fell and broke her hip Nov. 27. The funeral will be at Wright's Funeral Home in Lincoln. She was born at Jeffersonville Nov. 24, 1860. She was married to William J. Miller at Jeffersonville Oct. 15, 1879. They moved to Elkhart in 1884 and engaged in farming until her husband's death in 1925. Mrs. Miller resided in Elkhart until February of this year when she came to Bloomington to live with her son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Broughton of 114 E. Beecher St. She was the mother of six children, the four oldest ones preceeding her in death. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Amy Broughton, and a son, A. Carl Miller of Athens, Ill; 18 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. The Daily Pantagraph, Monday, December 18, 1950 Miller Rites Set Funeral services for Mrs. Lorinda Miller, 114 E. Beecher St., will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Wright Funeral Home in Lincoln with the Rev. Harold W. Ford officiating. Burial will be in Elkhart Cemetery. The Daily Pantagraph, Tuesday, December 19, 1950 Prominent Retired Farmer of Logan Summoned Beyond Lincoln, Jan. 21 - (Special) - William J. Miller, well known resident of Elkhart, died at his home in that village on Monday evening after a decline of considerable duration. Mr. Miller was born at Honeycreek, Henry county, Indiana, May 27, 1856. Besides his widow the following children survive Mr. Miller's demise: G. T. Miller, of Elkhart; Mary M. Silas, of Mancelona, Mich.; Chas. C. Miller, of Elkhart; W. P. Miller, Elkhart; Amy A. Baughton of Bloomington, and A. H. Miller of Elkhart. The following brothers and sisters also survive: N. E. Miller, of Peoria; Z. N. Miller, of Elkhart; J. H. Miller of Huntington Beach, Cal.; Sadie Groves, of Fairfield; Emma Shrader of Mt. Pulaski; Eldo Miller, of Latham; O. (?). Miller, of Springfield; Hattie Reiterman, of Mr. Pulaski; Carrie Beck of Mt. Pulaski. Mr. Miller was a member of the Christian church and two fraternal organizations, Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen. Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Christian church in Elkhart in charge of Rev. McMullen of Springfield, pastor of the church. Interment will be in Elkhart Cemetery. The Daily Pantagraph, Thursday, january 22, 1925

Is there anyone who would have access to the obit for William A Pritchett whose death is recorded as May 27, 1941 in Edgar Co IL? I appreciate anyone's help in finding an obit for him. He was 88 yrs old when he passed. Thank you Donna Langley -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.7 - Release Date: 4/12/2005

That wasn't him if he was not born until 1876! Duh! I should read better! Velda Wittenbrink Moore vlchas@mindspring.cOm http://www.larrett.cOm/velda/ http://www.rootsweb.cOm/~ilrcgs/ -----Original Message----- From: Steve [mailto:bpd901@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, April 15, 2005 4:05 PM To: IL-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IL-OBITS] needing Randloph County obit I'm looking for an obituary for my great-grandfather, William Lee Wilson, who died 14 Aug 1929, buried in Tilden, Randolph Co., IL. He was born 1 Oct 1876. Any help greatly appreciated. Steve in Florida --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! ==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~obitl/volil.html ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx

I ran across a William L. Wilson who was involved somehow with a court case. I did not copy it. It is in a large book and is probably only one page or two. I was too busy to do it. Do you think this might be your William Lee? Also this was 1865. Velda Wittenbrink Moore vlchas@mindspring.cOm http://www.larrett.cOm/velda/ http://www.rootsweb.cOm/~ilrcgs/ -----Original Message----- From: Steve [mailto:bpd901@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, April 15, 2005 4:05 PM To: IL-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IL-OBITS] needing Randloph County obit I'm looking for an obituary for my great-grandfather, William Lee Wilson, who died 14 Aug 1929, buried in Tilden, Randolph Co., IL. He was born 1 Oct 1876. Any help greatly appreciated. Steve in Florida --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! ==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~obitl/volil.html ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx

Hi Judi, I am sorry that it has taken so long to check on this but I do these as I have time. :( I am also sorry to tell you that I did not find an obituary for a Johnanna/Johanna Harms Brewer in the Chicago Tribune from Mar. 1st thru April 3, 1982. I also checked under both last names just in case. This is as far as I can go on this. Sorry!! Pam S. Volunteer for Cook county, IL ----- Original Message ----- From: "jgilker" <jgilker@insightbb.com> To: <IL-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 4:19 AM Subject: [IL-OBITS] Cook Co. IL. - BREWER > Could some one please check for an obit for Johnanna HARMS BREWER. According to the Social Security Death Index she died in Chicago in March 1982. Sorry no exact date given. > Thank you, > Judi Gilker > > > ==== 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 >

Hi Lori, I found both of these but I don't think they are the ones that you are looking for. :( I am going to transcribe what is in both of them so you can either get excited or just say *Oh, well, I tried* :) GAZINSKI-- Margaret B. Gazinski, nee Kunkel, loving wife of the late Thaddeus; beloved sister of Henry(JoAnn) Kunkel and the late Emilia (the late Joseph) Pack; cherished aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday 10 a.m. from Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin, at Lawrence, to St. Constance Church for 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3 to 9 p.m. Please omit flowers. 312-736-2300 SHALLBERG-- Margarget J. Shallberg, nee Kunkel, beloved wife of Michael W.; dearest mother of Tina and Michael L. (Dawn); loving grandmother of Alyssa and Lindsey; dear sister of Mary (Ralph) Gauer. Visitation at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Friday, 4 to 8 p.m. with a memorial service at 7 p.m. 312-774-4100 That is it, Pam Sherry, Volunteer for Cook county, IL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lori" <lori-n@juno.com> To: <IL-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 9:53 PM Subject: [IL-OBITS] Lookup 1994 > > Hi folks, > > Just wondering if anyone can help me with a couple of lookups. I found 2 references to obits in the Chicago Tribune that could be my boys great grandmother on their Dad's side. > > GAZINSKI, Margaret B. 22 May 1994 > > SHALLBERG, Margaret J. 12 Aug 1994 > > Both of these women came up on Ancestry, in the Chicago Tribune index, with the maiden name of KUNKEL. > > The Margaret (nee KUNKEL) that I'm looking for was daughter of George KUNKEL and Barbara DICHTER <sp?>. Her first marriage was to Henry NICHOLS on 29 May 1920. Known children were Henry, Kenneth & Chester NICHOLS. > > Any assistance would be appreciated. > > Thanks so much, > > Lori Nichols > > > ==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== > <a href="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~obitl/volil.html">Illinois Lookup Web Page</a> > > ============================== > 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'm looking for an obituary for my great-grandfather, William Lee Wilson, who died 14 Aug 1929, buried in Tilden, Randolph Co., IL. He was born 1 Oct 1876. Any help greatly appreciated. Steve in Florida --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!

> I have posted before regarding this family but I have since acquired a bit > more information, especially specific dates so I am re-posting. > I am searching for an obituary for Catherine Westfall Penny, b. 17 Jan > 1830, prob Miami Co. Ohio, d. 12 Jun 1902, Cornell, Illinois. She is > buried in Phillips Cemetery. I would appreciate any information regarding > Catherine and will reimburse costs. I would love a picture of her > tombstone if this is possible. I would also like to find her husband, > John and if he is buried there. He was b. 12 Oct 1818 in Kentucky, d. 8 > Feb. 1889 according to a letter I have, however I found him on a 1910 > Census in Streator, Illinois. John is on the Illinois Death Index but > Catherine is not. John and Catherine were step-brother and step-sister > when they married in Miami Co., Ohio. They moved to Warren Co., Illinois > between 1845 and 1848, then on to Streator, Illinois. It is said they > lived in Osborne, Kansas for a time but I haven't been able to verify > this. I would also like to hear from any of their descendants. A > granddaughter name Minnie (Jackson) Wilson of Eureka, California was > working on this history and I would love to find out what other > information she may have uncovered. > > Thank you, > Janice Buker >

Do you have a wife's name? The only chance you have is the 1880 Census as the 1890 is no more. There is no Hiram Wood in Pope Co Ill in 1880. There is a Hiram Wood b. NY , wife Marie b. Ire, daughter Carrie b. IL in Chicago, Cook County Hiram, wife Mary, daughter Eunice and sons Timothy and Wellington in Western, Henry County Hiram J. Wood in Streator, LaSalle County Hiram Wood, wife Ester, son John in Creston, Ogle County Hiram D. Wood son of Sarah Wood in Lafayette, Ogle County Hiram S. Wood, wife Kati in Moline, Rock Island County ----- Original Message ----- From: <j.j.campbell@juno.com> To: <IL-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 6:20 PM Subject: [IL-OBITS] Census and OBIT for HIRAM WOOD > > I am looking for Census and Obit for my GGGGrandfather > > HIRAM WOOD > Died: Pope Co., IL > On: 23 Dec 1895 > > This is all the information that I have on him. I was thinking > if I could find him in the 1880 and 1890 Census, I could place > a city with him. So far I haven't had much luck. > > Thank you for any help provided > > Jo Ann French~Campbell > j.j.campbell@juno.com > > > ==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== > <a > href="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~obitl/volil.html">Illinois > Lookup Web Page</a> > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > >

could I please have a look up for Chicago Tribune.. dates I think are dates of obits 1. Sophie Gawenda nee Podlasek 2 Nov 93 2. Veronica Paluch nee Padlasek 28 Mar 93 3. Annabell Podlasek nee Drew 2 Mar 93 4. Frank Podlasek 30 May 93 5. Raymond Podlasek 26 Nov 92 6. William Podlasek 5 Oct 96..thank you........Michele

I'm looking for the obituary for Charity Etcheson..wife of the late John Etcheson...Passed away circa 1928 or 1929 in Vandalia, Il. Any help greatly appreciated. Mary --- Mary Guffey --- meg-mfg@usmo.com --- EarthLink: The #1 provider of the Real Internet.

That obit should be in the Alton Telegraph, in Alton, Madison County. ----- Original Message ----- From: "jcbuker" <jcbuker@newoutriders.net> To: <IL-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2005 10:19 PM Subject: [IL-OBITS] Obit for Goldie (Westfall) Feyerabend > I know there isn't a volunteer for Jersey County but I am hoping someone out there can help. I am looking for the obituary of Goldie Helen (Westfall) Feyerabend, d. December 23, 1992 in Jerseyville, Jersey, Illinois. Her husband's name was Carl. > > Thank you, > Jan Buker > > > ==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== > <a href="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~obitl/volil.html">Illinois Lookup Web Page</a> > > ============================== > 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 >

Go to the regular message board for that county and request a look up there. Maybe some kind sole will help you out. Becca >From: GlendaEstep33@cs.com >Reply-To: IL-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com >To: IL-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: [IL-OBITS] Update on County Volunteers >Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 22:57:35 EDT > >I guess the answer is NO you don't have a lookup person for Brown or Pike >County, IL. >Still looking for Lockett burials. >Glenda Estep > > >==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== >http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~obitl/volil.html > >============================== >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&targetid=5429 >

Could I please have a lookup for: Pera Higgins 15 Nov 1958 Edward Higgins 1947 Bureau County Thank you, Pat

I know there isn't a volunteer for Jersey County but I am hoping someone out there can help. I am looking for the obituary of Goldie Helen (Westfall) Feyerabend, d. December 23, 1992 in Jerseyville, Jersey, Illinois. Her husband's name was Carl. Thank you, Jan Buker

Hi Joyce, I am sorry that I could not find an obituary/death notice for Helen Norys Ruether in the Chicago Tribune from November 15th thru November 21, 2000. I have contacted the library to see if someone there can search for a possible obituary. Please be patient. :) Thanks, Pam S., Volunteer for Cook county, IL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joyce Hennessy" <joyce.hennessy@comcast.net> To: <IL-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 4:00 PM Subject: [IL-OBITS] DuPage county obit > Hi, > > > > I am looking for one more obit (for now). > > > > Helen Norys Ruether - dod, 15 Nov 2000 in Willowbrook (DuPage) IL - buried > at Bohemian National Cemetery. I have checked my known on-line sources. I > do have her husband George's obit. Thank you for your time and attention. > > > > Joyce Hennessy > > > > ==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== > <a href="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~obitl/volil.html">Illinois Lookup Web Page</a> > > ============================== > 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 > >