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ULIJASZ - Joe T. - 79, of Schaumburg, died Monday, Aug. 9. Arrangements were made by Countryside Funeral Home,
Streamwood/Schaumburg, (630/847) 289-8054. [Daily Herald (Arlington Heights,
IL) - August 10, 1999, submitted by source #67]
UNDERWOOD -- Henry ? (G or C) Underwood, April 1, 1911, at residence, 312 N. Humphrey-av., Oak Park, Ill. Member
of Pleiades Lodge No. 478, A. F. & A. M., and Wiley M. EGAN Chapter No. 126, R. A. M. Funeral Tuesday, 2 p.m.,
from late residence. Chicago Tribune, April 3, 1911, submitted by source #27
USHER-- William C. USHER, beloved husband of Therese USHER, 1?35 E. 66th-pl, father of Lee and Dorothy. Burial
at Brooklyn, N.Y. Chicago Tribune, May 18, 1918, submitted by source #27
VAN ARSDALE, Rev. Martin
Rev. Martin VAN ARSDALE, of Chicago, founder of the children’s Home Society, died, Thursday, May 10. Mr. VAN ARSDALE
was well known in Aurora and Batavia, being a frequent visitor at the Delius orphanage, taking children to and
from that institution. He delivered an address before the supervisor’s convention recently in session at Aurora.
He was a great worker and a big hearted and talented gentleman. [Batavia Herald, Kane County, IL, 17 May, 1894]
VAN MATRE, Van - beloved husband of Emma, nee Wagner; dear father of Ethel [Joseph] Lang
and the late Van Jr.; grandfather of Lenore and Joel; great-grandfather of Lanette and Vanette; brother of Marjorie
Dix. Funeral service Monday, 2 p.m., at Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Road [5500 West]. Interment Bethania. 636-2320.
[1971-06-27 Chicago Tribune - Source #52]
VERITY, William S. - of Park Ridge, Illinois; father of George W., D. Arthur, John W., Albert, Mrs. Julia Ingram,
Mrs. Isabel Jewell and Miss Cora Verity. Services April 28 at home (brief), 1 p.m. and at Rosehill chapel, 2:30
p.m. Chicago Tribune, April 27, 1930. Submitted by source #6
VESPA, NUMZIA - Mrs. Vespa Died In Chicago
Mrs. Donato Vespa, a Toluca resident for many years, succumbed Saturday evening in the home of her daughter, Mrs.
George Orne in Chicago after a lengthy illness. Numzia Marinacci was born April 29,1875 in Calascio, Italy, the
daughter of Francesco and Philameno Marinacci. She married Donato Vespa in Italy on January 29, 1896 and a year
later they came to the United States and settled in Toluca. Mr. Vespa died in 1956. Surviving are five children,
mrs. George Orne of Chicago; Miss Anna, at home; David of Berwyn; Daniel of Silver Springs, Md.; and Dewey of St.
Louis, Mo. Visitation was held at the Aimone and Son Funeral Home and ferneal services were conducted in St. Ann's
church at 9 am Tuesday with Fr. John Schumacher officiating. Pallbearers were Louis Dobrich, Primo Biagini, Joe
Cicciarelli, John Boresi, Tony Tiraboschi and Dave Supan. Burial followed in St. Ann's cemetery.[September 1960, submitted by Source #25]
VIGEANT-- Gregory Vigeant Sr., at ???? Astor-st., May 17, 1918, father of Capt. Gregory VIGEANT Jr., Xavier, Pierre,
and Marie VIGEANT. Burial in family lot, Graceland. Chicago Tribune, May 18,
1918, submitted by source #27
VINES, Marie Evatt - beloved wife of Reginald B. Vines, devoted mother of William E. and Agnes L, fond daughter
of Annie and the late Dr. William I. Evatt, sister of the late Agnes Evatt Goldberger. Funeral Thursday, May 1,
at 8:30 a.m. from residence, 190 L--? st, Riverside, Ill., to St. Mary's church. Burial Mount Carmel. Kedzie 2394.
Chicago Tribune, April 30, 1930. Submitted by source #6
VREELAND, Laura M. - nee Taylor, wife of the late William A. Vreeland, dearly beloved mother of Louise L. Dahm
and the late Fannie C. Laubly, John W., Alex P. and Arthur T. Wells. Funeral Tuesday, 2:30, at home, 2653 Monticello-av.
Chicago Tribune, April 27, 1930. Submitted by source #6
VREELAND-- William A., husband of Laura ?., Dec. 24, aged 62 years. Interment at Racine, Wis, Saturday, Dec. 26.
[Chicago Tribune, Dec. 25, 1903, submitted by source #27]
WADE -- Pioneering U.S. Aviator Leigh Wade
Maj. Gen. Leigh Wade (Air Force, ret.), an aviation pioneer who took part in the first round-the-world flight,
has died at age 94. Gen. Wade died Aug. 31 of congestive heart failure at a retirement home near Alexandria, Va.
He was a test pilot in the Army Air Corps when he was picked as one of four pilots to travel around the world in
1924 in military biplanes. One of the planes, the Chicago, is on display at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
in Washington. Gen. Wade was the pilot of the Boston, which was forced down by engine trouble in the Atlantic off
the coast of Greenland. The nearly six-month journey began in Seattle. The average airspeed of the planes was about
70 m.p.h., and their average altitude was about 2,000 feet. The planes followed an east-west route that would take
them to 28 countries. Gen. Wade was involved in various aviation business ventures between the two world wars until
he returned to military service in 1941. During World War II, he was commander of Batista Field in Cuba. Retiring
from the Air Force in 1955, he was an assistant to the chairman of the board of Kemper Insurance Co. until his
retirement in 1966.
Gen. Wade was born in Cassopolis, Mich., and began his military career in 1916 when he enlisted in the National
Guard. He transferred to the Army Air Service when the United States entered World War I in 1917 and was a test
pilot and instructor in France. Gen. Wade was air attache to Greece, Brazil and Argentina after World War II. Survivors
include his wife, Helen Moran Wade [ Chicago Tribune (IL) - September 8, 1991
- Submitted by a Friend of Free Genealogy]
WADE, SARAH S. -- Services for Sarah S. Wade, a retired nurse who had worked at Chicago Osteopathic Hospital, will
be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Monumental Baptist Church, 729 E. Oakwood Blvd. Miss Wade, a Near South Side resident
for 40 years, died Saturday at home. She is survived by four sisters [Chicago
Tribune (IL) - March 8, 1988 - Submitted by a Friend of Free Genealogy]
WAGNER - Died. E. W. Wagner, 60, Chicago stockbroker; in Chicago, of a fall from a 15th-story window. In 1921,
his firm (E. W. Wagner & Co., of Chicago and Manhattan) failed for $10,000,000, for which 30 indictments were
still standing against him, in addition to seven brought since. [Time Magazine,
Monday, Jul. 27, 1925 submitted by source #6]
WAGNER, Fred - of 5605 S. Oakley avenue, beloved husband of Martha, nee-Gillman; loving father of Margaret, Bernice
Pack, Marie Drop, Herman, Fred, Lucille Spiazirri, and the late Ann Stedman, grandfather of seven, brother of Herman,
Tillie Wagner, Ferdinand, August, and Emma Van Matre. Services Tuesday, June 3, 1:30 p.m., at chapel, 5112 S. Western
avenue. Interment Bethania. PRospect 6-4758. [1952-06-02, Chicago Tribune -
Source #52]
WAGNER, Herman A. of 312 E. 117th street, Oct. 28, 1944, dear brother of John A. Wagner, the late Lena, Otto, and
Henry. Resting at chapel, 214 E. 115th street. Services Monday, Oct. 30, at 8 p.m. Interment Mount Greenwood at
convenience of family. [Chicago Tribune (IL) - October 29, 1944 - Source #52]
WAGNER, John A. of 11402 South Park avenue, July 20, 1947, dear husband of Eva, nee Kierkie; fond father of Edward
J. of California and Dorothy E., brother of the late Otto, Herman, Lena, William, Emma, and Henry. Resting at chapel,
214 E. 115th street. Service Wednesday, July 23, at 1:30 p.m. Interment Mount Greenwood. [Chicago Tribune (IL) - July 22, 1947]
WAGNER, Julius -- May 19, 1926 - May 27,
2000; Julius Wagner, 74, of Scottsdale, Ariz. died Saturday. He was born in Chicago. Survivors include his wife,
Rachel Wagner; daughters, Donna Meyers and Jeri Wagner; brothers, Leonard and Bernard Wagner; and three grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. today, El Camino Mortuary and Cemetery, 5600 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego. Arrangements: AM
Israel Mortuary. [San Diego (CA) Union-Tribune, pg B-10, 1 JUN 2000, submitted
by source #96]
Julius Wagner of Scottsdale died May 27, 2000. He was 74.He was born in Chicago and moved to Arizona 20 years ago
from California. He was CEO and founder of Jet Air Freight and Hi Tech Industries and he served in the U.S. Navy
during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Rachel; daughters, Donna Wagner Meyers of San Diego and Jeri Wagner
of London; brother, Leonard Wagner of Laguna Hills, Calif., and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held
in San Diego. Arrangements were by Sinai Mortuary. [Jewish News of Greater
Phoenix, June 2, 2000. Vol. 52, No.39, submitted by source #96]
WAGNER, Gilbert - 77, beloved husband of
Sara, nee Rubin; loving father of Natalie (Phillip) Glickman and Gary (Bonnie); adored grandfather of Marc and
Jodi Glickman, Andrew, Daniel and Stephen Wagner; dear brother of Leonard (Frances), Julius (Rachel), Bernard (Beverly)
and the late Betty (Sol) Wallach. Service Tuesday 1 p.m. at The Weinstein Brothers Wilmette Chapel, 111 Skokie
Blvd., Wilmette (1 block North of Old Orchard). Interment Shalom Memorial Park, Palatine. [Chicago Tribune, Feb 1993, submitted by source #96]
WAGNER, Lena E. - of 312 K. 117th street, Dec. 2, 1942, dear sister of John and Herman. Resting at chapel, 214
H. 115th street. Services Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran church, 113th street and Edbrooke avenue. Interment
Mount Greenwood. Please omit flowers. [Chicago Tribune Date: December 04, 1942]
WAGNER, Liddie nee Kazour, 5231 S. Lotus, beloved wife of Ferdinand, dear mother of Evelyn Schmiedl, Mildred Sturm,
and Jean Vranek. At funeral home, 7306 W. Archer avenue [55th], Summit. Services Wednesday, 2 p.m. Interment Fairmount.
Information Summit 208. [1952-06-09 Chicago Tribune - Source #52]
WAGNER, Margaret- fond sister of Bernice Pack, Marie Alday, Lucille Spizzirri, Fred and Herman Wagner; aunt of
Barbara Stedman, Jean Gonzales, William and Edwin Pack. Funeral Monday, 1 p.m., from Otto V. Stransky & Son
Funeral Home, 5112 S. Western avenue. Interment Bethania. PR 8-0700. [1963-02-24 Chicago Tribune - Source #52]
WAGNER, Matilda - nee Wagner, beloved wife of the late Leopold; loving mother of Bertha [the late Abraham] Van
Gelderen, Fred [Florence], Anna [Frank] Mazur, George [Alice], Gus [Ethel], Jeanette [John] Degnan, and the late
Richard [Mary]; sister of Ferdinand [Margaret] and Emma [Van] Van Matre; grandmother of 14; great-grandmother of
15. Resting at Fortuna Funeral Home, 4401 S. Kedzie Av., until 10 p.m. Wednesday. Will lie in state at St. Philippus
Church, 2040 W. 36th St., Thursday at 9:30 a.m. until services at 10 a.m. Interment Mount Greenwood. LA 3-7781. [1970-07-02 Chicago Tribune]
WAGNER, Otto F. - loving husband of Marie Wagner, nee Szymanski; beloved father of Dolores Wagner, Gerry (Robert)
McElroy and Claudia (John) Wilson; dear grandfather of Mark, Kirk, Todd, Gregg and Natalie; fond brother of Jack
and Herman Wagner. Funeral Thursday, 9:30, from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., to St. Catherine of
Alexandria Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection. Visitation after 4:00 p.m., Tuesday. Member of Painter's
Union Local 191. [1978-07-19 Chicago Tribune - Source #52]
WALKER, Amos William - late of 5470 Hyde Park-blvd., beloved husband of Elizabeth Curyea Walker, father of Wa--?
Curyea Walker, New York City, W-- (?)and Elizabeth Walker, Chicago. Funeral services at chapel at Oakwoods cemetery,
April 30 [1930], 3 p.m., private. Please omit flowers. New York City and Mattoon [? hard to read] Ill , papers
please copy. [Chicago Tribune, April 30, 1930. Submitted by source #6]
WALKER, Christopher - At Chicago, January 14 of heart disease, Christopher Walker, age 56 years, 8 months and 2
days. Father of Mrs. S. C. Hyndshaw of this city. [The Henry Republican, Marshall
County, IL January 21, 1869 - Submitted by Source #25]
WALLACE, Charles Henry - Pioneer Shipmaster Dies - Funeral services for Capt. Charles H. Wallace, who sailed the
great lakes for fifty-eight years, will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the chapel at 2118 Lawrence avenue.
Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery,. Capt. Wallace, who was 70 years old, died yesterday (9 Dec. 1930) at
the Marine hospital, 4141 Clarendon avenue.
Born in Cleveland, O., he left the home of his parents when only 13 years old to take a job as a cabin boy on a
great lakes freighter. In the years that followed his love for the sea never diminished and he spent almost all
of his life on the water. He was master of the "George Presley" largest wooden boat on the great lakes.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Clara C. Wallace, a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude W. Webster and a son, Kenneth Wallace.
Also sisters, Mrs. Etta Carroll and Lavinna Wallace. Member of the Erie lodge, #70 IOOF & International Shipmasters'
Association of Great Lakes. The family home is at 1453 Olive avenue. [Submitted
by source #28]
WALSH, Margaret M. - nee Anderson, beloved wife of the late Patrick, loving mother of Mrs. Harry A. Gebb--? [hard
to read], Mrs. Geraldine Lyman, Mrs. --- --- ? and James Walsh. Funeral --- ? 10:30 a.m. from 4616 W. Jefferson[?]
blvd to Resurrection church, thence to Mount Carmel. Member of St. Patrick's --? No. 11, W.C.O.F. Chicago Tribune,
April 30, 1930. Submitted by source #6
WALSH, Matthew - beloved husband of Mary, nee Kelly, devoted father of Thomas, Mrs. L. Grant, Elizabeth, Matthew
Jr., John, Mrs. E. Bowman, Peter and Ursula Walsh. Funeral Friday April 18 at 9:30 a.m. from late residence, 3721
Emerald-av. to Nativity church. Interment Holy Sepulchre. [Chicago Tribune,
April 16, 1930. Submitted by source #6]
WALSH - Michael J. Walsh, suddenly, beloved husband of Anne, nee Curley; fond brother of Mollie Murray of Chicago,
Dominick, James and Martin of Ireland. Resting at Cooney Funeral Home, 3552 Southport Av. Funeral Thursday, 8:45
a.m., to Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Interment St. Joseph. Member of Div. 308, CTA. Native of Derryloughan, Newport,
County Mayo, Ireland. [1971-05-12, Chicago Tribune - submitted by Source #101]
WALSH, Nannie, wife of Officer Robert, and daughter of John Hartnett, of Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, aged 26 yrs.
Funeral from the Jesuit Church to Calvary - Feb. 15, 1888.
WARAKOIS, Anastazia - nee Wesdzunas, Dec. 8, late of 2852 W. 39th place, loving wife of Casmir; dearest mother
of Frances Wilkins, John, and George; mother-in-law of Fred Wilkins, Anna, and Evelyn; grandmother of six.; great-grandmother
of five; dear sister of Frances Balciunas and George Wesdzunas. Funeral Monday, 9 a.m., from funeral home, 4330
S. California avenue, to St. Agnes' church. Interment St. Casimir's cemetery. [Chicago
Tribune (Illinois) December 11, 1955 - Submitted by source #96]
WARREN, Joseph A. (Wojnarowicz) of Indianapolis, Ind., formerly of the Bridgeport Neighborhood, dear brother of
Josephine (Louis) Avino, John (Josephine) Warren, Mary (Steve) Falat and Stella (Stanley) Brongel; uncle and great-uncle
of many. Funeral Monday, May 17, 1976, 9:30 a.m., from Ocwieja Funeral Home, 2878 S. Throop St., to St. Barbara
Church. Interment Resurrection. 842-1070. [1976-05-15 Chicago Tribune - Source
#52]
WARNER, Kenneth J. late of Brookfield, Wisc., Veteran of Korean War; beloved husband of Annette, nee Grzelinski;
loving father of Kenneth and Michael; dearest son of John and Josephine Warner (Wojnarowicz); fond brother of Theresa
(Edward) Kristufek; dear son in law of Anthony and Antoinette Grzelinski; dear brother in law of Anthony (Rose
Ana) Grzelinski. Funeral Monday, 10:30 a.m. from Szykowny Funeral Home, 4901 S. Archer Ave. to St. Bruno Church.
Mass 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection. Employee of General Electric. Member of Archbishop Weber Council No. 2789
K of C, Sigma Phi Delta, and Rose Society. In lieu of flowers masses appreciated. 735-7521 [1976-12-31 Chicago
Tribune - Source #52]
WEBER--ANN WEBER, nee Dunne, wife of the late Louis W. Weber, beloved mother of Louis W. Jr., (Julia), John H.
(Barbara) and Francis E. Grandmother of eight, great grandmother of four; Member of Midlothian Older Buddies, Bremen
Township Senior Citizens Organization, and the National Federation of grandmother Clubs. Funeral Saturday, 10:30
a.m. from the Hickey Memorial Chapel 4201 W. 147th St. Midlothian, Illinois. to St. Christopher Church for 11 a.m.
Mass... Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m." CHICAGO TRIBUNE, Chicago, Illinois, 11 Nov
1988(Parents - Mary Fox/Peter Dunne - Submitted by source #64)
WEBER, Eugene - of 523 Greenleaf-av., Wilmette, husband of Josephine, nee Kots, father of Lennie (?) and Eugene.
Services at Graceland cemetery chapel, Wednesday 10:30 a.m.
WEBER - Louis W Weber Sr., late of 6939 S. Laflin street, beloved husband of Ann M. Weber, nee Dunne; loving father
of Louis W. Jr., John H., and Francis E. Weber; dear grandfather of five; fond brother of Mary Blaha, Margaret
Bryant, Anna, and Josephine Weber. Funeral Wednesday, 9 a.m., from funeral home, 7013 S. Racine avenue, to Sacred
Heart church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary's. Member of Father Perez council, No. 1444, K. of C. and local
No. 705, Teamsters union. [Chicago Tribune (IL), April 19, 1960 - Submitted
by source #64]
WELCH, Mary - April 28 [1930] at 5--? 43d-st, beloved wife of the late Thomas Welch, fond mother of Kate --?, --
Bornett, and the late Jennie --?, Edward and Samuel Welch. Funeral Thursday at 9 a.m. at St. Gabriels' church.
Interment Mount Olivet. For further information call Yards 0617. [Chicago Tribune,
April 30, 1930. Submitted by source #6]
WERNO - Albert P. Werno, Dec. 1, 1948,
beloved husband of the late Minnie, dear father of Lillian Rinkenberger, Edward, Genevieve Kessell, Sylvia Duchay,
the late George, and Fred, grandfather of Harold Ruland, Genevieve Fick, Edward Werno Kirby, and Janet Betley,
great-grandfather of Harold and Janet Ruland. Chapel, 4338-40 Fullerton avenue. Interment Elmwood cemetery. [Chicago Tribune, 3 Dec 1948. Submitted by source #96]
WERNO -- Edward Werno, March 23, 1957,
71 years, husband of the late Irene, nee Gray; father of Mrs. Genevieve Miller and Edwin Kirby; father-in-law of
Fred Miller; son of the late Albert and Minnie Werno; brother of Mrs. Lillian Rinkenberger, Mrs. Genevieve Kessell,
Mrs. Sylvia Duchay, and the late George and Fred Werno; uncle of Harold Ruland and Mrs. Janet Betley. Services
Tuesday, 2 p.m., at funeral chapel, 4338 Fullerton avenue. Interment Elmwood. [Chicago
Tribune, 24 Mar 1957. Submitted by source #96]
WERNO - Fred A. Werno, Nov. 3, 1948, beloved
husband of Georgiana, dear father of Laverne Casazza, fond son of Albert and the late Minnie, brother of Mrs. L.
Rinkenberger, Edward, Mrs. Genevieve Kessell, Mrs. Sylvia Duchay and the late George. Service Saturday, 2 p.m.,
at funeral chapel, 4338-40 Fullerton avenue. Interment Elmwood. [Chicago
Tribune, 5 Nov 1948. Submitted by source #96]
WEINANDT, John - beloved husband of Catherine Healy Weinandt, fond father of Louisa, Mrs. Charles F. Unverzagt
and the late John W. Funeral Monday at 9 a.m. from late residence, 1328 W. 74th-st., to Sacred Heart church. Interment
Mount Olivet cemetery. Information, Stewart 7700. [Chicago Tribune, April 27,
1930. Submitted by source #6]
WEISS - Herman F(rederick). Weiss, of Melrose
Park, beloved husband of the late Mathilda, nee Mesenbrink; loving father of Anita Kuhlmann, Norma Smith, Marjorie
Umbras, Ray, and the late Winifred; fond grandfather of 15; great-grandfather of five; dear brother of Ann Warnecke.
Resting at Bormann Funeral Home, 16th avenue north of Lake street, Melrose Park, until 1 p.m. Friday. Services
1:30 p.m., Friday, at St. Paul Lutheran church, 10th avenue and Lake street. Interment Oakridge. Visitation after
6 p.m. Wednesday. [Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct 1964. Submitted by source #96]
WEISS- John, Dec. 24, son of Nicholas and the late Margaret Weiss. Funeral Dec. 27 at 9:30 a.m. from 5005 S. Sangamon-st.,
to Holy Family church, thence to Calvary. Chicago Tribune, Dec. 25, 1903, submitted
by source #27
WEISE, Simon - was found in the lake at Chicago with a bullet hole in his head. It is believed he committed suicide. [Newton Press, July 13 1893. source #6]
WEISZ, Sarah - wife of late Ignatz, April 25, [1930] 1112 Harvard-st., Evanston, Ill., mother of David, George
and Mrs. Emma Freud, sister of Leah Greenfeld and Lasar Guttman. Funeral services 2 p.m. at chapel, 3021 Fullerton,
Monday, April 28. Interment Beth-El cemetery.
WESDZUNAS, Arthur G - 58 years, suddenly, of Bloomingdale, formerly of Chicago, dear father of Richard, fond grandfather
of Nicole; fond brother of Frances Sparks of California. Committal services Friday, March 19, 11a. m., at St. Casimir
Lithuanian Cemetery Chapel. [Chicago Tribune, March 18, 1982 - Submitted by
source #96]
WESDZUNAS, George - of Brighton Park beloved husband of the late Eleanor; dearest father of Frances Sparks and
Arthur; dear grandfather of four; greatgrandfather of eight; brother in law of Bruno Andresunas and Margaret (Anthony)
Kuntz; fond uncle of many. Funeral services and blessing, Friday, 10 a.m. from Eudeikis Funeral Home, 4330 S. California
Av. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, after 6 p.m. [Chicago
Tribune, April 18, 1973 - Submitted by source #96]
WEST, Katherine - nee Dahl, suddenly at Alderwood Manor, Wash., formerly of 5739 S. Carpenter-st., beloved wife
of Andrew H., fond mother of Henry, Arthur, Mrs. Mae Bertelsen, and Henry West. Funeral notice later. For information
phone Yards 0662. [Chicago Tribune, April 27, 1930. Submitted by source #6]
WESTCOTT -- George Tennant Westcott, Sunday morning, Apirl 2. Funeral from the Church of the Holy Communion, South
Fifth-av., Maywood, Ill., Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. Burial private. Chicago Tribune,
April 3, 1911, submitted by source #27
WESTERLUND, Anna - April 30 [1930] - beloved wife of Edward, dear --? of August, Eric and David Lagen [? hard to
read]. Funeral Friday, May 2, at 2 p.m. from chapel 3807 Lincoln-av. to Mount Olive cemetery. [Chicago Tribune, April 30, 1930. Submitted by source #6]
WESTMORELAND, Joseph - age 65, brother of Earl, Mamie Bottino and Mrs. Pa---don. Internment March 27 1965 Braldwood.
[Thurs 25, March 1965, Chicago Trib SID p. 21 - Submitted by a Friend of Free
Genealogy]
WETTERHOLM, Carl G., March 30, 1930, fond uncle of Mrs. Frank --? (can't read), Mrs. Herbert Graff, Sigrid and
Clare R---quist and Azel Dohlmann. Funeral at home 3110 (8110?) Bernard-st. Wednesday April 2 at 2 pm. Interment
at Elm L--? (can't read) [Chicago Tribune, April 1, 1930. Submitted by source
#6]
WHEELER, Julia Delia - On Tuesday, 24th inst., at 205 Aberdeen-st., of hydrocephalus, Julia Delia, infant daughter
of Chas. D. and Lucinda Wheeler, aged 1 month. [1872-12-24 Chicago Tribune
(IL) Submitted by Source #33]
WHITNEY, Asa - Died in Chicago, Dec. 30, of typhoid pneumonia, Asa, 28, son of John Whitney of this city. Funeral
today at 11 a.m. at the family residence.
The subject of this notice was the only son of John Whitney, and was born in Fulton county, in this state, June
10, 1851. The family left the farm and came to Henry in the spring of 1859, and after residing in the city several
years, removed to their farm adjoining the corporation, where they have since resided. Asa remained at home, working
the farm with his father until about the time he was 21, when (March 18, 1872) he secured a situation the store
of Pool & Jones, and remained with that firm until January 20, 1875, when being offered a situation in one
of the departments of the establishment of Field, Leiter & Co., Chicago, accepted it and remained with that
firm until his death which occurred on the 30th ultimo. The sickness which culminated in his death was of about
three weeks duration, commencing in a bilious attack, soon merging into typhoid pneumonia; and although he had
the attendance of three of Chicago's skillful physicians, and the care which only an anxious mother and sister
know how to bestow, besides numerous friends untiring in their attention and anxiety for his recovery; all were
baffled, and death secured him as its victim.
A few hours before his death, realizing that his end was near, he called his mother, sister and brother-in-law
(J. L. Saxton) to his bedside, and with a happy smile, brightening up his face, kissed them good bye, and then
naming his many relatives in Henry by name, sent to each one the same message of remembrance and love. Then after
bidding the other faithful attendants and friends farewell, and expressing his willingness to die, and his hope
of entering a better world, he asked that his favorite hymn be sung: "Nearer My God to Thee, Nearer to Thee."
himself joining in the singing. One who was present speaks of it as the most affecting scene he ever witnessed.
His body was incased in a beautiful casket and brought home to the family residence, from whence, on January 1st,
it was taken to our cemetery, and laid beside his little sister Nellie, who had preceded him some eight years to
the "Home of pure delight, Where saints immortal reign." The remains were accompanied home by a former
roommate (Mr. Smith), himself also a clerk in the employ of Field, Leiter & Co., and the esteem in which the
deceased was held by his employers is shown by their paying the expenses of this representative of their house,
whilst on the sad errand of burying his friend and their faithful clerk. .......... His funeral was largely attended
and a very appropriate discourse was preached by the Rev. J. J. Bunnell, pastor of the Presbyterian church of this
city. [The Henry Republican, Marshall County, IL January 1, 1880- Submitted
by Source #25]
WHITWORTH, Emma - April 30 [1930] at riverside, Cal., beloved wife of the late Thomas, dear mother of Mrs. Margaret
Peley, George, Mrs. Ethel ---? and Mrs. Edith Twitchell. Burial ---? May 1 at 3 p.m.
[Memorial Park cemetery. Chicago Tribune, April 30, 1930. Submitted by source #6]
WICKELL --- Engineer Plunged to His Death – Chicago
Henry Wickell, aged 27, a hoisting material worker, plunged thirty-nine floors to instant death...He was decapitated
when his body struck a projecting rod at the twenty first floor. [Litchfield
Daily Union, Friday, July 8, 1927 – submitted by Src #116]
WIEMERSLAGE, Harold T., fond _____of Audry Hansen: beloved son of Frank and Bertha; brother of W____, Arthur; former
village clerk _____Grove and Leyden township. Internment, Elmwood Memorial Cemetary. [Thurs,
25 Mar 1965, Chicago Trib. SID p. 21 - Submitted by a Friend of Free Genealogy]
WILCOX, Irene C. - nee Dillon, beloved wife of Fred E.; fond sister of Georgetta Torrez. Funeral Saturday, Oct.
3, at 8:30 a.m., from Sullivan Funeral Home, 2701 W. 63rd street, at Washtenaw avenue, to St. Rita church. Interment
St. Mary cemetery. [The Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct 1964, Submitted by source #12]
WILES, Mary Lane, nee Skiles, of 1015 W.
59th street, beloved wife of William; fond mother of Marjorie Maack; sister of Betty Bergelin and the late Margaret
Mangan. Resting at chapel, 7133 S. Western avenue, where services will be held Wednesday, 1 p.m. Interment Beverly.
(Chicago Tribune (Illinois) June 11,1957 - submitted by src #96)
WILHELM, Gertrude - In loving memory of our darling mother, who passed on one year ago today. HELEN, GERTRUDE,
AUGUST AND HUGO. Chicago Tribune, July 29, 1933. Submitted by source #6
WILLIAMS, Hattie E. nee Framke, late of 2900 W. 93d street, beloved wife of the late Otto C.; dear mother of Alice
Herbeck, Cecilia Flanagan, Earle, Marie Camp, Robert, the late Hattie, Edward, and Louise; loving grandmother of
14; five great-grandchildren; fond sister of Arthur Framke, Ella Peak, Mabel McDermed, and Helen Johnson. Resting
at funeral home, 1136 W. 87th street, until Friday noon. Funeral services 2 p.m. at Zion Evangelical and Reformed
church, 83d and Green streets. Interment local. RAdcliffe 3-1100. [Chicago
Tribune [April 25, 1956]
WILLIAMS, Otto C - June 4, 1951, late of 7256 S. May street, beloved husband of Hattie, nee Framke, dear father
of Earle, Mrs. Marie Camp, and Robert, stepfather of Mrs. Alice Herbeck, and Mrs. Cecilia Flanagan. Resting at
funeral home, 1136 W. 87th street where masonic services will be held Thursday evening at 8:30 under the auspices
of Ogden Park lodge No. 897, A.F. & A.M. Funeral service Friday, 2 p.m., at Evangelical Zion church, 8326 Green
street. Interment family lot. RAdcliffe 3-1100. [Chicago Tribune (Illinois)
June 6, 1951 - Submitted by source #96]
Services for Otto C. Williams, 63, of 7256 May st., a steel company employe who died in Illinois Masonic hospital
Monday, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Evangelical Zion church, 8326 Green st. There will be Masonic services
at 8:30 p.m. tomorrow in the chapel at 1136 W. 87th st. Surviving are his widow, Hattie; a daughter, Mrs. Marie
Camp; and two sons, Earle and Robert, a composing room employe of THE TRIBUNE. Chicago
Tribune (Illinois) June 6, 1951
WILLIAMS -- Peter Thomas Wiliams, April 1, aged 54 years, beloved husband of Rose and father of Linto?, Ralph,
and Mrs. Adelia WARD. Funeral services at SHELDON's chapel, 912 W. Madison-st., Tuesday, April 4, at 10:30 a.m.,
carriages to Forest Home cemetery. Cincinnati, O., papers please copy. Chicago
Tribune, April 3, 1911, submitted by source #27
WILLINGS, Sarah - April 26, 1930, at her home, 1332 E. 56th st; wife of William J. Willings, mother of William
C. Willings and Mrs. W.N. Weinacht. Funeral services in the chapel, 4227 Cottage Grove-av., corner 42d-pl. Tuesday
at 3 p.m. under auspices of Forrestville chapter, No. 177, O.E.S. Interment Oakwoods. Chicago Tribune, April 27,
1930. Submitted by source #6
WILLMOT, Mary E., nee Winkler, 79 born in Charleston, IL, resided in Chicago
area most of her life. Active member of the Central Presbyterian Church of New Lenox. Preceded in death by her
husband, Perry, her parents, two sisters and one brother. Survived by her children, Donna (Tim) Moynihan of Benton
Harbor MI, John (Joan) of Shorewood, IL, Perry Thomas (Angela) of New Lenox, IL and Debra (James) Lyon of Lake
Zurich, IL, 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Also survived by sister in law, Oretta Willmot of Alsip,
IL and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was a registered nurse, graduated from Union Hospital, Terre Haute, IN.
She worked in various area hospitals. Chapel Service Thursday at 1p.m. at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home,
11333 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn, IL. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 11 a.m.
until the time of the service. [Chicago Tribune 5/3/2006 -- Submitted
by Source #93]
WILLSON -- Death of Richard Willson, Esq.
The painful intelligence of the decease of R. L. Wilson Esq., senior editor of the Chicago Evening Journal, reached
this city yesterday afternoon. He expired at the residence of his father, Judge Wilson, in Albany N.Y. his native
city, yesterday, 11 o’clock A.M.
Mr. Wilson came to the west in early times we believe in 1836 or 1837, and was for some time a contractor on the
Ill. And Michigan canal, then in process of construction. Subsequently he became editor of the Journal, ( in 1843
or 1844,) which position he held until the time of his decease, though for some year or two, in consequence of
ill health, has had not been able to attend to active business of any description. On the occasion of the celebration,
in the city, of the success of American arms at the battle of Buena Vista, Mr. W. was severely wounded by the premature
discharge of the cannon, and his nervous system received a shock from which it never recovered. He subsequently
suffered from two attacks of cholera, which aided in weakening a naturally strong constitution.
On the accession of General Taylor to the Presidential chair, Mr. W. was appointed Post-master in this city, which
station he held for a considerable length of time. He was a facile and pungent writer, and an ardent politician.
He made a great many warm friends, and of course had some enemies, as all men of his temperament will have. All
however will be regret his untimely death.
He leaves in this city, three brothers; his associate editor, Mr. O. L. Wilson, the present sheriff of our county;
Mr. J. L. Wilson and Mr. Henry L. Wilson, (of the firm of Wilson and Hughes) with whom our citizens will sympathise
in their bereavement – Chicago Journal. [Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur,
Illinois) December 25 1856 - Submitted by Source #25]
WILSON, Alma B. nee Baumann, of Oak Park, fond mother of Dr. Earle E. Funeral Tuesday, 2 p.m., at funeral home,
Lake street at Second avenue, Maywood. Please omit flowers. Entombment Rosehill. [dod
19 Nov 1949 - Chicago Tribune - Submitted by Source #96]
WILSON, Earle E - Earle E. Wilson, M.D., beloved husband of Maurine, nee Evans; dear father of Trudy (Darrill)
Thompson; grandfather of Daryl Evon. Memorials service at the Westchester Community Church, 1840 Westchester Blvd.,
Westchester, Saturday, Feb. 22, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Heart Association appreciated.
[Chicago Tribune (Illinois) February 21, 1975 - Submitted by Source #96]
WILSON, Ethel - [nee Samuelson], of Downers Grove, beloved wife of the late Stanley C. Wilson; loving mother of
Marilyn; sister of Edith Samuelson, Florence Plitz, Dorothy Staats, and Margaret Eby; grandmother of Paul and Matthew.
Services Friday 11 a.m., at the Adams-Winterfield Funeral Home, 4343 Main Street, Downers Grove. Interment Bronswood
cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 10 p.m. in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Princeton Covenant
Church Children's Home at Princeton, Ill. [The Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct 1964,
Submitted by source #12]
WILSON, John - Death of a Chicago Pioneer.... Chicago, April 13 - John WILSON, one of Chicago's pioneer settlers
died this morning of apoplexy in the 76th year of his age. Wilson was an uncle of the present publisher of the
Journal. Mrs. James E. BISHOP of Omaha, was his sister. For the four years after 1861 WILSON was publisher and
business manager of the Evening Journal. [The Peoria Daily Trans., Saturday,
April 14, 1888, Submitted by source #22]
(NEW) WILSON - Michael Frederick Wilson -
loving son of Helen & Hairam ( aka Fred ) Wilson, dear brother of Sara J Wilson, nephew to many aunts &
uncles, Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 pm at Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W 95th St., Oak Lawn. 708 425-05800
[Chicago Sun Times, 22 Jul 2001 - Submitted by Src. #118]
Contributor's Note: ** Michael was hit by a car August 29th 1981 ( age 9 )
The accident caused brain stem damage and he was not expected to make it thru that night. He lived until 2001 and
spent the rest of his life as a Quadriplegic. Mike went from the Hospital to Marklund Home for Children on Nov
11th 1981 and eventually moved to Illinois Children Rehab Center. Although he lived outside his family home due
to extensive care that he needed.....his parents included him in every family event. He spent a lot of time involved
in family life and at home. At time of accident Michael attended Harnew Elementary School and their PTA did some
fundraising for his Medical assistance. per maternal Aunt / Carol Bohringer-Vanosky
WILTJER -- Jennie Wiltjer, wife of the late Menne, fond mother of Mrs. Jennnie Snip, Mrs. Bernice Lang, John, Menne
and Melvyn. Services 1:30 p.m. Saturday at chapel, 1648 W. 63d-st. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. [Chicago Daily News 21 May 1943, Submitted by Source #84]
WILTJER - Jennie, beloved daughter of Menne and Jennie, fond sister of Mrs. J. Snip, John, Bernice, Melvin and
Menne. Funeral Friday Nov. 22, from her late residence, 6036 S. Marshfeld- av., 2 p.m., autos to Evergreen. For
information call Prospect 3889. [Chicago Daily News, 20 Nov 1918, Submitted
by Source #84]
WINSTON, Gertrude nee Gordon, of Lincolnwood, beloved wife of Joseph Winston (Weinstein) for 64 years; precious
mother of Cynthia (Alfred) Simpson of Chicago and Michelle (Robert) Worobow of Highland Park; adoring grandmother
of Andrew and Blair Worobow; beloved sister of the late Irene (the late Ivan) Epinoff, the late Nathan (the late
Rose Gordon-Greenberg) Gordon and the late Cecilia (the late Irving) Recu; loving aunt, great aunt and great great-aunt.
Her memory will be an inspiraton to all of those who knew her and whose lives she touched. She loved her family
and her country. Services 1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16 at the chapel, Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 N. Ravenswood Avenue,
Chicago, IL Info 773-774-3333 [Feb 13, 2003][Chicago Tribune (Feb. 13, 14,
2003) -- Submitted by Source #96]
WINTER, Charles O. - at Barrington, Ill,m in his 95th year, husband of -- Winter, brother of Mrs. --- --- ?, Mrs.
Philetus W. Gates and Edward? [hard to read] Winter. Funeral at 2 p.m. at late residence. Interment at ---? Chicago
Tribune, April 30, 1930. Submitted by source #6
WISE, Royal C. - formerly of 2824 Harrison street, Evanston, Sept. 30, 1964, husband of the late Ada M. Wise; father
of Donald H. Wise; one grandson. Service and interment private. The Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct 1964, Submitted by source
#12
WOHLER-- J. ?. (possibly P.) WOHLER, at Davenport, Ia., May 1?. Funeral notice later. Chicago
Tribune, May 18, 1918, submitted by source #27
WOJNAROWICZ, Frank J. - loving husband of Eleanor, nee Bulvan; foster father of John A. Kowalski; brother of Joseph,
John, Josephine, Mary, and Stella; son-in-law of Augusta Bulvan. Services Tuesday at 9 a.m., from funeral home,
2658 S. Central Park avenue, to Blessed Agnes church. Interment Resurrection. Information, La 1-3101 and 762-2233.
[1961-02-13 Chicago Tribune - Source #52]
WOJNAROWICZ, Magdalene nee Kempa, late of 3644 S. Marshfield, loving mother of Joseph, John, Josephine Aveno, Frank,
Mary Falat, Stella Brongel; dear sister of Sophia Moskal; fond mother-in-law of Josephine, Eleanore, Louis Avino,
Stephen Falat, and Stanley Brongel; dear grandmother of six and great-grandmother of three. Funeral Thursday, Nov.
15, 1956, 9 a.m., from chapel, 2878 S. Throop street, to St. Barbara's church. Interment Resurrection. VIctory
2-1070. [1956-11-14 Chicago Tribune - Source #52]
WOJNAROWICZ, Stanley (Warren) - late of 3644 S. Marshfield avenue, beloved son of Magdalene, loving brother of
Joseph, John, Frank, Josephine Maziarka, Mary Falat, and Stella Brongel, brother-in-law of Josephine, Eleanor,
Steve Falat, and Stanley Brongel. Funeral Saturday, Sept. 17, at 9:30 a.m., from chapel, 2878 S. Throop street,
to St. Barbara's church. Interment Resurrection. VIctory 2-1024. [1949-09-16
Chicago Tribune - Source #52]
WOLD, Marion W. - [nee Wingard], Sept. 30, 1964, beloved wife of the late Neis B.; loving mother of Marilyn Wright
and Nelson B.; dear sister of Evelyn W. Liese and the late Robert F. Wingard; grandmother of eight. Resting at
the family establishment, Wold & Wold Funeral Home, 3337-39 W. North avenue. Funeral at the United Lutheran
church, Ridgeland avenue at Greenfield street, Oak Park, Saturday, Oct. 3, at 1:30 p.m. Interment Rosehill. In
lieu of flowers, memorials to the Lutheran Deaconess hospital appreciated. [The
Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct 1964, Submitted by source #12]
WOLFE, Anna Abarbanel -- Services for Anna Abarbanel Wolfe, 87, a former technical editor for the U.S. Quartermaster
Corps, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel at 5206 N. Broadway. Mrs. Wolfe, of the North Side, died
Sunday in Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center. She worked 30 years for the Quartermaster Corps' Food and
Container Institute. She retired in the 1960s. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Channick; and four grandchildren.
[Chicago Tribune - Submitted by Source #96]
WOLFE-- Edward, son of Richard E. Wolfe of (unreadable; looks like Athea ?), County Limerick, Ireland. Funeral
Friday, at 9:30 a.m.m frin 4322 Wabasg-av,m ti St, (unreadable; looks like Elizabeth's) church, thence by cars
to Mount Olivet. Chicago Tribune, Dec. 25, 1903, submitted by source #27
WOLFE, Nancy (nee Hartnett), at 604 W. 44th st., mother of Mrs. Ferris, Mrs. Brady, Daniel, Maurice, Richard Wolfe;
native of Co. Limerick. Funeral from St. Gabriel's Church to Mt. Olivet cemetery. -Oct. 13, 1905.
WOLFF, Salome - nee Katzel (? hard to read), March 30, 1930, mother of Mrs. Lena Kruckmann (? hard to read), Mrs.
Lester Ammen (?hard to read), Mrs. Christine Stroud, George Wolff and Mrs. Martha Buc---?. Funeral Wednesday, April
2 at 2 p.m. at home of her daughter, 514 (814?0 N. 2- st, Libertyville. Burial at Free?? cemetery. [Chicago Tribune, April 1, 1930. Submitted by source #6]
WOOD, Florence Bond - wife of the late William J.; mother of Dr. C. Otis and Louise Wood Smith and the late William
J. Jr.; grandmother of Louise and Penny; four great-grandchildren; sister of Mrs. C.E. Osborne and Mrs. H.E. Burge.
Visitation Friday from 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Drechsler Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion Street at Pleasant street,
Oak Park. Services Saturday, 11:30 a.m. at Grace Episcopal church chapel, Oak Park. Interment Oakridge Abbey. Member
for 57 years of Mount Vernon chapter, No. 233, O.E.S. [The Chicago Tribune,
2 Oct 1964, Submitted by source #12]
WOOD, William James, --- --- and surveyor for Lloyd's ---, New York and London, April 30 [?] 1930, of 4733 N. Pauline-st.
Husband of Mary, F., loving father of --- H., Funeral service private. Chicago Tribune, April 30, 1930. Submitted
by source #6
WOOLLEY, Elizabeth L. - born March 17, 1907 in Dundee, Scotland, loving wife of the late John, dear sister in law
of Ethel Watt, of South Carolina; fond aunt of Joan Wagner, Judith, John and Alexander Watt; great-aunt of five.
Graveside services Wednesday 12 noon at Acacia Park Cemetery, Mulberry Section, 7800 W. Irving Park Rd. Visitation
Tuesday 3 to 7 p.m. at The Krauspe Funeral Home, 3905 N. Lincoln Ave. [1983-10-25
Chicago Tribune - Source #52]
WOOLF, Lily - nee Kaliski, beloved wife of Charles, fond mother of Mrs. Gladys Meitus and Harold, sister of Bertha
Shine, Dora Gesser, Betsey Steel, and Jennie Harris; grandmother of Sandra June Meitus. Funeral Monday, April 28
at 10 a.m. at chapel, 3660 W. Roosevelt-rd. Interment Waldheim. [Chicago Tribune,
April 27, 1930. Submitted by source #6]
WRIGHT, Edward M., - At the residence of his parents, in this city, No. 97 Judd-st., Dec. 29, of consumption, Edward
M. only son of S. S. and A. S. Wright, aged 18 years, [MISSING-TEXT] months, and 11 days. [1872-12-31 Chicago Tribune (IL) Submitted by Source #33]
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