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  • Obituary: Austrid Elizabeth Cole
    Obituary: Austrid Elizabeth Cole NewspaperText
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 21 Jun 1956, p. 77     Mrs. Austrid Elizabeth Cole, 45, of 4040 Bunker Lane, Wilmette, died Friday at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Moline, Ill. Her husband, Richard H., survives; also a daughter, Anne Elizabeth, 11; her mo
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 21 Jun 1956, p. 77   Mrs. Austrid Elizabeth Cole, 45, of 4040 Bunker Lane, Wilmette, died Friday …
  • Obituary: Anna Helena Siebel
    Obituary: Anna Helena Siebel NewspaperText
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 21 Jun 1956, p. 78     Mrs. Anna Helena Siebel, 78, of 100 Garrison Avenue, Wilmette, died Wednesday of last week at Evanston Hospital. Burial at Montrose Cemetary. Mrs. Siebel was born in Berlin, Germany, on September 6,
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 21 Jun 1956, p. 78   Mrs. Anna Helena Siebel, 78, of 100 Garrison Avenue, Wilmette, died Wednesday …
  • Obituary: Jack W. Mayfield
    Obituary: Jack W. Mayfield Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Dec 1956, p. 61     Jack W. Mayfield, 74, of 121 Sixteenth Street, Wilmette, died Friday [21 Dec 1956] at St. Francis Hospital. He was a life-long resident of Wilmette. He is survived by his widow, Katherine; four broth
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Dec 1956, p. 61   Jack W. Mayfield, 74, of 121 Sixteenth Street, Wilmette, died Friday [21 …
  • Obituary: Edwin W. Mattoon
    Obituary: Edwin W. Mattoon Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Dec 1956, p. 61     Edwin W. Mattoon, former resident of Wilmette for many years, died Christmas Eve in Key West, Fla. He was born in Colorado. His widow, Mrs. Ann Mattoon, survives; also, two daughters, Mrs. Florence Z
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Dec 1956, p. 61   Edwin W. Mattoon, former resident of Wilmette for many years, died Christmas …
  • Obituary: Edward B. Schroeder
    Obituary: Edward B. Schroeder Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Dec 1956, p. 61     Edward (Ned) B. Schroeder, 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Schroeder, 531 Kenilworth Avenue, Kenilworth, died Friday morning [21 Dec 1956] in the Evanston Hospital while undergoing a tonsill
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Dec 1956, p. 61   Edward (Ned) B. Schroeder, 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. …
  • Earl Thulin Family Spend Christmas Away
    Earl Thulin Family Spend Christmas Away Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Dec 1956, p. 61     The Earl E. Thulins of Kenilworth spent Christmas in Minneapolis with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Purdy (Gene Thulin). With them were their sons, David and Charles. Prudys'
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Dec 1956, p. 61   The Earl E. Thulins of Kenilworth spent Christmas in Minneapolis with their …
  • Santa Pays Visit to Child Patients in Evanston Hospital
    Santa Pays Visit to Child Patients in Evanston Hospital Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Dec 1956, p. 61     Children who remianed at Evanston Hospital over Christmas were visited by Santa Claus on Christmas Even afternoon. Children mentioned include Rickey Comporeale, age 6, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Cam
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Dec 1956, p. 61   Children who remianed at Evanston Hospital over Christmas were visited by Santa …
  • Jehovah's Witnesses to Hold Assembly
    Jehovah's Witnesses to Hold Assembly Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Dec 1956, p. 61     Semi-annual Circuit Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses will open in the Lane Technical High School auditorium, Chicago, this Friday. Local people attending are Katherine Keenan, Jennie Haugsness, Jean C
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Dec 1956, p. 61   Semi-annual Circuit Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses will open in the Lane Technical …
  • Obituary: Eugene F. Auth
    Obituary: Eugene F. Auth Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81     Eugene F. Auth, 44, a former resident of Wilmette, lived at 695 Timber Trail, Deerfield, where he died on Monday. His widow, Mrs. Mildred Auth survives; also three sons, Ronald, with the Army Medical
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81   Eugene F. Auth, 44, a former resident of Wilmette, lived at 695 …
  • Obituary: Mary Brychta
    Obituary: Mary Brychta Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81     Mrs. Mary Brychta, 64, died Thursday of last week at St. Francis Hospital. Mrs. Brychta, of 1225 Hunter Road, was born in Hati Czechoslovakia, and came to this country in 1913. She is survived by her
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81   Mrs. Mary Brychta, 64, died Thursday of last week at St. Francis …
  • Obituary: Harry H. Herron
    Obituary: Harry H. Herron Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81     Harry H. Herron, 63, of 429 Hawthorn Lane, Winnetka, died Wednesday morning at Evanston Hospital. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Tipton. Born in Hope, Ind. Husband of the late Gladys B. He
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81   Harry H. Herron, 63, of 429 Hawthorn Lane, Winnetka, died Wednesday morning …
  • Obituary: Marilyn Ruth Kehl
    Obituary: Marilyn Ruth Kehl Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81     ...
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81   ...
  • Obituary: Katherine Schaefer Peters
    Obituary: Katherine Schaefer Peters Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81     Mrs. Katherine Schaefer Peters, 84, lifetime resident of Wilmette, of 1519 Washington Avenue, died Tuesday morning at her home. Place of interment will be St. Mary's Cemetery in Techny. Mrs. Peters,
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81   Mrs. Katherine Schaefer Peters, 84, lifetime resident of Wilmette, of 1519 Washington …
  • Obituary: Sophie A. Porter
    Obituary: Sophie A. Porter Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81     Mrs. Sophie A. Porter, 85, formerly of 833 Chestnut Avenue, Wilmette, died Friday of last week in Sherman Hospital, Elgin. Place of interment was Irving Park Cemetery. A son, Edwin M. Porter of 833 C
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81   Mrs. Sophie A. Porter, 85, formerly of 833 Chestnut Avenue, Wilmette, died …
  • Obituary: Maurice I. Rossiter
    Obituary: Maurice I. Rossiter Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81     Maurice L. Rossiter, 48, of 2116 Dewes Street, Glenview died Friday of last week at Evanston Hospital. He was a native of Oak Park. Mr. Rossiter leaves his widow, Mrs. Florence Rossiter; a daughter,
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81   Maurice L. Rossiter, 48, of 2116 Dewes Street, Glenview died Friday of …
  • Obituary: John M. Schafehen
    Obituary: John M. Schafehen Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81     John M. Schafehen, formerly of Winnetka, died Monday at St. Ann's Home, in Techny, where he had resided for the past seven years. He was 93 years old. Husband of the late Anna Schafehen, he is surviv
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81   John M. Schafehen, formerly of Winnetka, died Monday at St. Ann's Home, …
  • To Spend Christmas Holiday in Gary [Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Tannehill]
    To Spend Christmas Holiday in Gary [Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Tannehill] Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81     Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Tannehill and their children, Susie and Allen, 540 Locust Road, Wilmette, will spend the holiday with Mr. Tannehill's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Tannehill, also with Mrs. Tanne
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81   Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Tannehill and their children, Susie and Allen, …
  • Peterman Family Now Residing on Shore
    Peterman Family Now Residing on Shore Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81     Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Peterman and their daughters, Maryclare, 10, and Ann, 15, recently moved to 200 Sunset drive from Chicago.
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81   Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Peterman and their daughters, Maryclare, 10, and …
  • Mrs. Harriet Sturdy attends meeting of Illinois Chamber of Commerce Executives in Chicago
    Mrs. Harriet Sturdy attends meeting of Illinois Chamber of Commerce Executives in Chicago Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81     ...
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81   ...
  • Christmas Guests [Mr. and Mrs. Frank Calkins, Jr.]
    Christmas Guests [Mr. and Mrs. Frank Calkins, Jr.] Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81     Mr. and Mrs. Frank Calkins Jr., 534 Knox Street, Wilmette, will have as guests Mr. and Mrs. Roy Weber of Freeport.
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Dec 1956, p. 81   Mr. and Mrs. Frank Calkins Jr., 534 Knox Street, Wilmette, will have …
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