Schwall, Simon (Died)

Simon Schwall, 804 Ridge road, a lifelong resident of Wilmette, died Wednesday of last week [11 Sep 1935] at the age of 78 years. Mr. Schwall, a retired farmer, was born here on April 2, 1857. He is survived by five sons, Henry, Nicholas and Andrew of Wilmette, Joseph of Milwaukee and Peter of Winnetka, and two daughters, Mrs. Karl Pape of Wilmette and Mrs. Henry Hochstetter of Chicago. Years ago Mr. Schwall was a friend of the Indians who roamed the north shore area. He told many interesting tales of his experiences with them. The funeral mass was held last Saturday morning at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and burial took place at St. Mary's cemetery, Techny.