Mary R. Hall, long-time Wilmette resident, dies
- Publication
- Wilmette Life, 22 Apr 1976, p. 64
Description
- Media Type
- Newspaper
- Item Types
- Articles
- Photographs
- Notes
- Mary R. Hall, a concert pianist and widow of an internationally famed hybridist, died April 14 at the Normandy House in Wilmette. Mrs. Hall, 91, had lived formerly at 800 Central Av. In 1910 Mary Rhea von Gunten was married in Blenheim, Ontario, Canada, to David Francis Hall. Two of the daylilies he introduced in 1965 were named "Wilmette" and "Winnetka." Mr. Hall died on July 24, 1968, at the age of 92. She is survived by a son, Richard D. of Denver; a daughter-in-law, Jane B. Hall, widow of her son, Carl B. who died in World War II; three grandchildren, Lynn E., James B. and David B.; and three great grandchildren.
- Date of Publication
- 22 Apr 1976
- Personal Name(s)
- Hall, Mary
- Local identifier
- Wilmette.News.286154
- Language of Item
- English
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- Public domain: Copyright has expired according to United States law. No restrictions on use.
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