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  • Wilmette synagogue to observe Yom HaShoah
    Wilmette synagogue to observe Yom HaShoah NewspaperText
    Wilmette Life, 28 Apr 2011, p. 6     Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah will observe Yom HaShoa (the day of the Holocaust) with a memorial service open to the community May 1 at 3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette.
    Wilmette Life, 28 Apr 2011, p. 6   Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah will observe Yom HaShoa (the day of …
  • To Erect Memorial to Former Village President Springer
    To Erect Memorial to Former Village President Springer NewspaperTextmystery
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 4 Apr 1930, p. 24     A United States naval gun will be mounted at the apex of the lawn in front of th Wilmette Village hall in the near future as a memorial to Milton C. Springer, a trustee of the Village for many years
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 4 Apr 1930, p. 24   A United States naval gun will be mounted at the apex of …
  • Sister remembers brother [John Arthur Phillips, Jr.] killed in Beirut, guest essay by Elizabeth Moy
    Sister remembers brother [John Arthur Phillips, Jr.] killed in Beirut, guest essay by Elizabeth Moy Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Nov 2003, Section Opinion, p. 19     Sgt. John Arthur Phillips, Jr. was killed on October 23, 1983 in Beirut, Lebanon.
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Nov 2003, Section Opinion, p. 19   Sgt. John Arthur Phillips, Jr. was killed on October 23, 1983 in …
  • Children celebrated 50th wedding anniversary with memorial tree at Gillson Park
    Children celebrated 50th wedding anniversary with memorial tree at Gillson Park Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 3 Jul 1997, p. 9     ...
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 3 Jul 1997, p. 9   ...
  • Memorial: Joseph May Greeley
    Memorial: Joseph May Greeley Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Nov 1996, p. 32     Samuel Sewall Greeley, Winnetka pioneer 1854. Memorial service for grandson, Joseph May Greeley
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Nov 1996, p. 32   Samuel Sewall Greeley, Winnetka pioneer 1854. Memorial service for grandson, Joseph May …
  • Find giant rock for tablet society
    Find giant rock for tablet society Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 22 May 1912, Section 1, p. 7, column 2     The boulder committee of the Society for the Erection of Evanston Historical Tablets, of which William J. Hamilton is chairman, have found a boulder suitable to be placed on the lawn of the Evanston
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 22 May 1912, Section 1, p. 7, column 2   The boulder committee of the Society for the Erection of Evanston Historical …
  • U.S. Navy seeks sailor's photos: training stations throughout the country to establish memorials for men slain in war
    U.S. Navy seeks sailor's photos: training stations throughout the country to establish memorials for men slain in war Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Jul 1918, p. 5, column 2     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Jul 1918, p. 5, column 2   ...
  • S.A.E. plans hero memorial: fraternity to build temple at Evanston
    S.A.E. plans hero memorial: fraternity to build temple at Evanston Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 5 Oct 1923, p. 11     Sigma Alpha Epsilon purchased George Reynolds property at Sheridan road and Hinman avenue, Evanston, from Garrett Biblical Institute which acquired it through gift of Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds for $37,50
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 5 Oct 1923, p. 11   Sigma Alpha Epsilon purchased George Reynolds property at Sheridan road and Hinman …
  • Obituary: Rollin Raymond Rippberger
    Obituary: Rollin Raymond Rippberger Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Apr 1978, p. 63     A tea was given March 8 in the memory of Rollin Raymond Rippberger of Skokie, formerly of Kenilworth. Mr. Rippberger's son, James, attended from New York City. Mr. Rippberger's wife and Lynn Hamper s
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Apr 1978, p. 63   A tea was given March 8 in the memory of Rollin Raymond …
  • Last Dollar Paid by Astor in Hero Fund
    Last Dollar Paid by Astor in Hero Fund Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Jul 1912, p. 11     The last debt paid for the estate of Colonel John Jacob Astor, the most famous victim of the Titanic disaster, will help build the memorial in Washington to the men and women who died on the liner. M
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Jul 1912, p. 11   The last debt paid for the estate of Colonel John Jacob Astor, …
  • Village honors Hoopes's work
    Village honors Hoopes's work NewspaperImageText
    Kimberly Fornek, Wilmette Life, 21 May 2009, p. 6     Kenilworth officials dedicated a tree in honor of a resident who died last year. Susan Hoopes served on the Kenilworth Plan Commission from 2005 until her death in 2008 at the age of 39. Comments by
    Kimberly Fornek, Wilmette Life, 21 May 2009, p. 6   Kenilworth officials dedicated a tree in honor of a resident who died …
  • Obituary: Arthur and Harriet Bagge
    Obituary: Arthur and Harriet Bagge Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 29 Mar 2007, p. 132     A memorial service and luncheon for Arthur and Harriet Bagge is scheduled for 11 a.m. today (March 29) at the First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette, 600 Ninth St., Wilmette. Harriet Bagge died June 2
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 29 Mar 2007, p. 132   A memorial service and luncheon for Arthur and Harriet Bagge is scheduled …
  • Plan Memorial Services for Dr. George F. Butler
    Plan Memorial Services for Dr. George F. Butler Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Dec 1921, p. 1     Memorial services for the late Dr. George F. Butler will be held on December 18 in the First Congregational Church of Wilmette.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Dec 1921, p. 1   Memorial services for the late Dr. George F. Butler will be held …
  • Dedicate Monument at Fort Sheridan Over Grave of Major E. J. Vattman, Chaplain
    Dedicate Monument at Fort Sheridan Over Grave of Major E. J. Vattman, Chaplain Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 11 Jun 1920, p. 1     On Sunday, June 13, a monument will be dedicated at the grave of the Right Rev. Major E. J. Vattman [sic] at the military cemetery at Fort Sheridan. Photograph of poor quality from micofilm
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 11 Jun 1920, p. 1   On Sunday, June 13, a monument will be dedicated at the grave …
  • Lt. David Allison memorial window will be dedicated
    Lt. David Allison memorial window will be dedicated NewspaperImageText
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 16 Jan 1947, p. 1     A memorial window honoring Lt. David R. Allison will be dedicated at the Wilmette Baptist church on January 19. The members of the congregation have contributed the funds to make this possible. While
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 16 Jan 1947, p. 1   A memorial window honoring Lt. David R. Allison will be dedicated at …
  • Hope, memory are focuses for Sept. 11 ceremony
    Hope, memory are focuses for Sept. 11 ceremony NewspaperText
    Routliffe, Kathy, Wilmette Life, 8 Sep 2011, p. 17     Wilmette residents are invited to mark the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at a ceremony on the Village Hall green, 1200, 4 p.m. on Sept 11.
    Routliffe, Kathy, Wilmette Life, 8 Sep 2011, p. 17   Wilmette residents are invited to mark the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. …
  • Memorial: George Stone
    Memorial: George Stone Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Sep 1991, p. 182     A memorial service for George Stone of Wilmette will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 at the Church of St. James the Less, 550 Sunset Ridge, Rd., Northfield. Mr. Stone died August 16.
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Sep 1991, p. 182   A memorial service for George Stone of Wilmette will be held at …
  • Memorial: Helen Ehermann Stone
    Memorial: Helen Ehermann Stone Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 31 Oct 1996, p. 31     A memorial service for Helen Ehremann Stone, 78, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. James the Less Episcopal Church, 550 Sunset Ridge Road, Northfield. Mrs. Stone was born in Grand Haven, Mich. S
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 31 Oct 1996, p. 31   A memorial service for Helen Ehremann Stone, 78, will be held at …
  • Memorial service: Ruth H. L. Peterson
    Memorial service: Ruth H. L. Peterson NewspaperText
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Apr 1989, p. 195     A memorial service was held April 21 for Ruth H.L. Peterson at Wm. H. Scott Guardian Chapel in Wilmete with the Rev. Harry Conner and the Rev. John Rathod of Emmanuel Methodist Church of Evanston off
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Apr 1989, p. 195   A memorial service was held April 21 for Ruth H.L. Peterson at …
  • Memorial service: Hannah Catherine Simpson
    Memorial service: Hannah Catherine Simpson Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 15 Jan 1987, p. 115     A memorial service for Hannah Catherine Simpson will be held Saturday in First Congregational Church of Evanston, 1427 Chicago Av. Hannah Catherine Simpson, of Evanston, died on Nov. 27, 1986, three
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 15 Jan 1987, p. 115   A memorial service for Hannah Catherine Simpson will be held Saturday in …
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