Wow, Aleise comes through again! I'm sure that your added attention and observation will help many. Gosh, I think there are some more folks I can look up now. Most obits I've found (even plain death notices) seem to be MUCH better sources than death certs, and those can cost at least $7. Thanks again, Aleise! Di == In a message dated 02/2/4 8:48:09 PM, aoyen@pcii.net writes: << If you look a little further on the Dubuque TH site, they have obituaries that go back much further than that. You have to fill out a form and mail it to them and the cost is I believe $7.00 per copy. <snip> You can search the site first to see if the obit you are seeking is listed. It will give you a name, date of death and a little more information so that you can be sure of the results. I found the site. It is at http://www.thonline.com/obitquerylast.htm these records go back to 1972. The search will give you last name, first name, age, date of publication, date of death, city, page and notes. >>