Vernon, Maria S. (née Sobraro) (Died)

Mrs. Maria Vernon, a resident of Wilmette for the past twenty-six years, died early Thursday morning, October 13, at her home, 339 Maple avenue. Mrs. Vernon was 83 years old and her health had been failing for the past three or four years. She was born at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. but had spent practically her entire lifetime in Chicago and vicinity. In 1921, the year Mrs. Vernon's husband, the late John M. Vernon died, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon celebrated their golden wedding anniverary. Mrs. Vernon is survived by two daughters, Sally W. and Marie S. Vernon, and by one son, Andrews M. Vernon. All of the survivors live in Wilmette. The funeral services were held Saturday morning at Mrs. Vernon's late residence, 339 Maple avenue. The Rev. John G. Hindley, minister of the First Congregational church, of which Mrs. Vernon was a member, officiated. Burial took place at Rosehill cemetery.