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I am in possession of obituaries from the Chicago Daily News, Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times dated after the 75 year imposition. Because of possible copyright infringement legalities, I am not permitted to post the obituary here, but would like to share some of the facts from those obituaries.

All other obituaries will be posted in full,due to the conditions of the original documents, those obituaries will be transcribed as best as possible.

Here are obituaries of some of the family members found and some others from those dates as well as unrelated people that were found in the searching process. Most deaths occured in Chicago,IL unless otherwise noted  I will be adding more obits as time allows. I'm rushing this and hopefully will have time to upgrade this page in the near future. To aid in searching use "find" under Edit drop down menu.

I would like to thank ANNE FIELD
ANNE FIELD Home Page for her Contributions She is Tracing the HEALY ,PHILBIN ,LOFTUS Clans as well as others and has provided me with much information,If you would like to contact her let me know.She does have a website at Familytreemaker user homepages Anne E.Field if you want to check it out yourself.

Also A big thanks to KATHY PILIPCUK who is my co-partner in this search and has put in much time an effort in trying to uncover the past lives of these folks. If you would like to add an Obituary to this page Contact me at   contact Ed Dixon

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OBITUARIES

CHAPIN ANNA SINON CHAPIN (nee DIXON) June 6-1943 of 2009 W. 70th St., beloved wife of the late Ralph,mother of Frank Sinon, Mrs Anna Arlington and Geraldine Chapin grandmother of Robert Sinon sister of John, Mrs Mary Kindler, Mrs Sarah Zieman, Michael,and the late Katherine Driscoll and James. At Funeral home 5438 Halsted St. Funeral notice later Boulevard -0662

DIXON JAMES A: Aug 19 1908 beloved husband of Catherine (nee Gavaghan) father of John, Kate, Anne 'Mary, James, Michael, and Sarah member of Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union local #130 Funeral Thursday Aug 20th from his late residence 245 W 43rd St. to St. Cecilia's Church thence to Mt Olivet by train at 47th St. Depot

DIXON CATHERINE(nee  GAVAGAHN) March 9 1919 at 4345 Wentworth Ave, beloved wife of the late James , fond mother of  Lieut John J. U.S.A. , James , Michael, and Sarah Dixon, Mrs J. Wallace, Mrs William Sinon, Mrs George Kindler, Sister of Mrs P Walsh, funeral  tuesday 9am to St. Cecilia's Church where high mass will be celebrated. Internment at Mount Olivet by Auto's , for seats call yards 703

DIXON JOHN: Sept 5 1910 infant son of John and Edith(nee Strubin) funeral Tuesday at 11am from his  parents residence 152 W. 43rd Pl. to 47th St. Depot Grand Trunk to Mt. Olivet

DIXON MICHAEL Michael J. Dixon, beloved husband of Jean Monahan Dixon, devoted father of Peter R., Marilyn Mullen, and Patricia Dixon, dear grandfather of 12, fond brother of Mrs. Mae Kindler, Sarah Zeman, the late James, John, Catherine Driscoll and Ann Chapin.
Funeral Saturday, 10:15 a.m., from the Sheehy Funeral Home, 8243 S. Ashland Ave., to St. Margaret of Scotland Church. Mass 11a.m. Internment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make contribution to charity of your choice in the name of Michael J. Dixon. ST 3-7700. ChicagoDaily News 3-3-1966

DIXON JAMES : July 7 1928 , beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Purtell) father of Cecilia, Virginia, and John and son of the Late James and Catherine(nee Gavaghan) and brother of Capt John; and Michael Dixon, Mrs Katherine Driscoll, Mrs Anna Chapin, Mrs Mae Kindler, Mrs Sarah Zeiman

> DIXON CHARLES: July 14-1985 Florida -Times Union  Newspaper
Graveside funeral services for Charles J. Dixon 72 of 912 Saratoga Blvd., who died  Thursdasy , will be held at 10am Monday In Arlington Memorial Park, with the Rev Edward McGee and Rev. James McGee officiating. Survors include his daughter Edith G. McGee , 2 Sons Charles Norman ,;and John James Dixon 7 grandchildren and loved ones Madeline Dixon and Millie Klar. Corey -Kerlin Funeral Home ,North 1426 Rowe Ave. ,in charge

DIXON HELEN(nee Purtell) May 7-1923 beloved wife of James fond mother of Cecilia , Virginia and John , Fond sister of  Mrs P. Robinson , Mrs E. Boyle,  Mrs M. Mc Laughlin , Artur, William and James Purtell, . Funeral Thursday May 10 at 10:30 am from her sisters Residence 4360 Wentworth Ave. , to St. Cecilia's Church  . Internment Mt. Olivet. For reservations phone yards 0926 or Vincennes 0110

DIXON WILLIAM Wakefield England Newspaper July 20th 1918 On the 16th July aged 57 William Dixon Vicarage Street Wakefield



Obituary from Dorcus Carey Public Library Upper Sandusky, Ohio
DIXON RICHARD
Richard R. Dixon 64 died at 6am Sunday, Dec 18,1988 in his home at 402 W Wynadot Ave, Ohio.
He was born in Chicago,IL Nov 09, 1924. To John and Edith Strubing, His wife the former Ann Feske, Survives Also surviving are their six Children Romnald and Leo, both in Illinois, Evelyn Adamopolius, Sandra Clifton, Laura Crews and Catherine all in Tennesssee and John in Massachusettes: three stepsons Dr. Thomas Thornton, and Robert Thornton both of Upper Sandusky, Ohio and James Thornton Chebanse,IL. 25 Grandchildren a brother Frank of Holt Mich. and a sister Bernice Allision Scottville ,Mich. Two brothers and two sisters are deceased.
A truck driver Mr. Dixon was retired after 25 years with U.S. Steel . A world War 2 veteran he was a paratrooper in the U.S. Marines serving in Guam , Hiroshima, and Midway, and in the Korean Conflict.
He was a former member of Local Teamsters 705. A graveside service will be held at 10am Wednesday in Oak Hill Cemetery . Calling hours at Bringman and Co. Funeral Home. are 7pm Tuesday.

GAVAGHAN ANN(nee Dixon) Jan 5 1891 at 352 43rd St. at Jan 3rd 1891 Ann Gavaghan (nee Dixon) beloved wife of  Michael Gavaghan  native of Wakefield Yorkshire England  aged 32 yrs Funeral Monday Jan 05 to St. Cecilia's  Church Thence to 49th and Halsted sta. and by cars to Mt. Olivet

GAVAGHAN JOHN Aug 19-1911 Beloved husband of  the late Mary Gavaghan(nee Mc Loughlin) fond father of  Michael, brother of Mrs. P. Walsh, Mrs J. Dixon, Uncle of Patrick, Peter  and George Philbin, funeral from his late residence 1042 Aldine  St. Tuesday Aug 22, at 9;30 am to St. Dominicks Church where high mass will be celebrated , thence by carriage to Calvary

MARGARET T . LOFTUS- ,loving daughter of Michael and Maria, nee Philbin; fond cousin of Healy and Belnecke families; dear friend of the Thomas Kelly family. Funeral Thursday, 9:30 am From Belnecke Funeral Home, 2221 N. Lincoln Ave to St. Clements Church. Mass, 10am Internment Calvary. Visitation 2 until 10pm Wednesday LI 9- 3460.
CHICAGO TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY ,NOVEMBER 29, 1972 P16,.. SECTION 2 DEATH NOTICES

LOFTUS MARIA PHILBIN LOFTUS-LOFTUS Maria nee (nee Philbin) , April 05, 1911 ,at her residence 218 W Huron St. , beloved wife of the late Michael Loftus fond mother of Margaret, sister of the late George and Thomas Philbin, Aunt of Patrick, Peter and George Philbin. Funeral Saturday, from late residence 9:30 a.m. to Holy Name cathedrahl, where high mass will be celebrated by C&N.W Ry to Calvary
Chicag Daily News Thursday April )6, 1911 p22

LOFTUS MICHAEL- Beloved husband of Maria Loftus (nee Philbin) native of Castlebar County Mayo Ireland. Funeral saturday, Oct 17,from 177 E. 18th St. to St. Johns Church, thence by carriages to Calvary.
CHICAGO DAILY NEWS Friday October, 16, 1896 pg. 13.

MARCKS KATHERINE , D.(nee Dixon) Dec 12th 1985 Ludington Daily News Michigan Katherine D. Marcks 78 0f 113 W. Third st. ,Scottville, died Wednesday night at Memorial Medical center. She was born Nov. 22- 1907 in Chicago. The funeral for Mrs Marcks is tentativly schelduled for Saturday. complete funeral arrangements will be announced in Fridays Daily News
MARCKS KATHERINE D (nee Dixon) Dec 13 1985 Ludington Daily News,
aged 78 yrs .of 113 Third St. ,Scottville died late Wendesday evening at Memorial Medical Center
Katherine Dixon was born Nov 22- 1907 in Chicago,IL. She grew up in Chicago and attended high Scool . She moved to South Custer area in 1940 and then Grand Rapids in 1959 after her retirement she moved to Scottville
She was married Nov 24, 1923 to Raymond A. Marcks he preceeded her in death in 1951
She was a manager at the Sara Lee Factory in Chicago before moving to Grand Rapids where she was the head of a cafateria at McInerney Spring and Wire. She later prepared food for United Airlines, and was a dietician for the Home for the Blind in Grand Rapids before retiring.
She attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , Ludington. Surviving are one son Raymond A Marcks Jr. of Hastings ; two daughters Mrs Stanley (Patricia) Wilson of Chesterton,IND, and Mrs Harry (Marian) Picl of Lombard IL.; two brothers Frank Dixon of Holt and Richard Dixon of Ohio one sister .;Mrs Adrian(Bernice) Allison of Scottville, 11 grandchildren , several neices and nephews
The Funeral for Mrs Marcks will be conducted at 1pm Saturday at stephens Funeral Chapel , Scottville, Officiating will be Elder Robert Newman Internment will be at Riverside Cemetry Custer.
The family will be at the funeral chapel to recieve friends From 5 to 9pm today

OBITUARY CHICAGO TRIBUNE.................May 18, 1909

PHILBIN- Mary Philbin, May 17, 1909, beloved daughter of Sarah Philbin nee Gavaghan and the late George Philbin, sister of Pat, Peter, and George and stepdaughter of Patrick Walsh. Funeral Wednesday May 19, 1909 at 9:30 am from late residence 372 Orleans at 9:30 a.m. to St. Dominic's church where solemn high mass will be celebrated by carriages to C. & N.W. depot, by cars to calvary.

OBITUARY CHICAGO TRIBUNE...............Sept 19, 1920

PHILBIN- Patrick Philbin, Sept. 17, 1920 at his mothers residence 2022 Sheffield Av.beloved husband of Margaret nee, Dillion beloved son of Sarah walsh nee Gavaghan ( Garrigan) and the late George Philbin , stepson of Patrick J. Walsh fond brother of Peter, George , and the late Mary Philbin . Funeral Tuesday 9:30a.m to St. Vincent church ;autos to Calvary

OBITUARY CHICAGO TRIBUNE................DEC 21, 1930

PHILBIN- George J. Philbin suddenly at 19 dearly beloved son of Sarah Walsh nee Gavaghan, and the late George, brother of Peter M, and the late Patrick and Mary Philbin Funeral from the Chapel ??? N Clark St. Monday at 9:30 then to St Vincents Church. Internment Calvary

PHILBIN GEORGE; George Philbin husband of Sarah, aged 34yrs 9mo. native of Castlebar Co. Mayo , burial Calvary Jan 12th 1892( dth Cert says date of death Dec 10th 1891)

PHILBIN GEORGE: Dec 10 1891 George son ofthe late Patrick and Catherine Philbin aged 35 yrs Funeral from his late residence at 52 Huron St. Sunday to the Cathedrahl of the Holy Name by cars to Calvary cemetry by C&N.W.R.R
Chicago Daily News 12-11-1891

PHILBIN: Mrs Catherine Philbin at her residence 54 E Huron St. Funeral takes place at 11 O'Clock Saturday to Holy Name Cathedrahl Thence by cars to Calvary
Chicago Daily News 11-29-1895

PHILBIN:Patrick Philbin husband of Catherine (nee Healy)Father of Thomas Philbin and Mrs Michael Loftus, native of Castlebar Co Mayo Funeral Tuesday Sept 17 at 10:30 from the late residence 54 E Huron to Holy Name Cathedrahl thence via C&N.W to Calvary
Chicago Daily News Sept 16 1895

PHILBIN: Thomas Philbin son of the late Patrick and Catherine funeral Saturday at 10am 284 N Clark St. to St. Dominicks Church,train to Calvary. Died May 18 1905

SINON WILLIAM J. July 18-1917 at 4070 Wentworth Ave ;beloved husband of Anna (nee Dixon) and Father of Francis, Loretta, and William, son of James J. and Catherine (nee Walsh) Funeral saturday at 9am to St. Cecilia's Church , where high mass will be celebrated thence by autos to 47th St. Depot and by train to Mt. Olivet For seats call Yard 703

SINON WILLIAM J. Sept 17-1919 Chicago Daily News beloved child of Anna (nee Dixon) and the late William brother of Francis, Loretta and Anna Funeral Saturday at 9am. from residence 4345 Wentworth Av. Internment at Mt. Olivet. by autos res call Yards 703

SINON LORETTA July 26-1922 of 4345 Wentworth Av beloved daughter of Anna (nee DIXON) and the late William sister of Francis and Anna funeral Saturday 9am. to St. Cecilia's Church. For reservations call Yards 0703

WALSH : Sarah(nee Gavaghan) beloved wife of Patrick, dear mother of Peter M.,the late Patrick, George,and Mary Philbin,aunt of Patrick McNicholas, and Margaret Loftus,Funeral Monday 5:30 from Chapel 2221 Lincoln Ave to St.Vincents Church,Internment Calvary
Chicago Sun-Times Nov-29-1952

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GAVIGAN JOHN: Police Officer, May 9, 1894 brother of Patrick aged 52, native of Co.Westmeath funeral from St. Elizabeth's Hospital to Calvary(Chicago Daily News 1878-1902)

GAVAGAN EDWARD: Feb 1- 1882 aged 48 Native of Killucan ,Co. Westmeath, Funeral From Resid. 22 Shoto St. to St. Patricks Church to Calvary

TWYFORD JOHN: brother of James William, and Mrs Anna Dixon and Mrs John Artery , Native of Co Wicklow ,funeral from Residence 359 W 15th St. to Holy Family Church to Calvary, Minnesota papers please copy July 12, 1899

DIXON FRANK J, Sept 04-1930 , beloved husband of Catherine (nee Walsh) fond father of Alice ,Helen, Frank , John, and Ruth, funeral Tuesday Sep 04 from his late residence 6137 S. Green St. at 9am to Our Lady of Solace Church. Burial Mt. Olivet . for Information call Prospect 3889

DIXON MARY FRANCIS :: Mrs Mary francis Dixon aged 61yrs funeral from the residence of daughter Mrs R. Cooper 3630 S. Dearborn by carriage to Oakwood at one o'clock MondayJan 8-1888

DIXON JAMES Apr 10 1906 beloved husband of Lizzie Dixon funeral from his late residence Apr 12th at 3616 Parnell Ave to Nativity Church thence by car to Mt. Olivet Cemetery from 49th St. Depot

GAVIGAN MARY.-Oct 21, 1909 Mary beloved wife of John J. Gavigan, mother of Walter,Camilla, and John , daughter of John and Mary Gibbons at her residence 1115(old no.)1245 Wrightwood Av.Funeral Monday at 9 am to St.Vincents Church,where solemn Requiem mass will be celebrated, thence by carriages to Calvary Mamber of St Ann's Society.

GRIFFIN MICHAEL-at Residence 48 Washburne Ave.,husband of Bridget (nee Cushing)father of Anthony, Joseph,Maurice,Thomas, Michael,John,Bernard, Dennis, James,and brother of Tony, and Francis Griffin ,Mrs Nolan, Mrs Loftus,native of Parish Kilmihil, Co Clare,member of Stone Pavers Union, Funeral from Holy family Church to Calvary Source :Chicago Daily News March 24, 1900 WALSH SARAH- (nee Hayes) ,beloved wife of the late James fond mother of Charles, Elizabeth,Annie O'Malley, Marie Feehey, Dr. Joseph Walsh, Loretta, Michael, Vincent, and the late DR. Leo Walsh. Funeral Wednesday March 22 at 9am. from funeral home 163 Laramie Av.,at Washington Boulevard in St Thomas Aquinas Church, Internment Kinross,Iowa Chicago Tribune March 20, 1944

DRISCOLL-CATHERINE Driscoll beloved sister of Mrs Julia Renore, Dennis, and John O'Keefe Funeral Saturday 9:30am from Chapel at 2159 Jackson Blvd.to Our Lady of Sorrows church internment Mt. Carmel. Source :Chicago Daily News July 09 1936

GAVAGAN- James "Joe" Gavagan, April 20, 1974 beloved husband of Ruth ; Dear brother of Lillian Bentley, Margaret and Slyvester Gavagan, member of Henry A. Honack Post No.1583 V.F.W., Funeral from Lain and Son Chapel, 5501 N. Ashland Ave. Wednesday april 24,at10am. Internment Mt. Carmel, Visitation after 4pm, Monday Liturigual wake service 8pm. Tuesday Source :Chicago Sun times Apr.23,1974

FULLER- Frances E. Fuller, Oct 21,beloved wife of A.H.Fuller and sister of Mrs.Jesse Gerald and Mrs E.W.Judd. Funeral from chapel of Moffett and Arnett Co. 1587 Ogden Av. corner of Madison, Sunday Oct.24 at 2pm. Source: Chicago Tribune Oct. 23, 1909

DICKERSON- James Lee Dickerson July 08,1936, beloved husband of Tessia and Leola, Funeral saturday at 2pm. From Chapel 4325 Armitage Av. Internment Camp Douglas, Wis, Source: Chicago Tribune July 09,1936 Go To Home Page


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