In the "99 Things" article in the Chicago Tribune today it says: When a die-hard Cubs fan dies, can the fan get his or her ashes scattered at Wrigley Field?...
Eric Zorn is talking about Steve Goodman and Wrigley Field check it out at: http://blogs.chicagotribune.com/news_columnists_ezorn/2007/10/steve-goodman-r.html...
Here is Zorn's article - the definite story I guess. www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/chi- zorn_02oct02,0,4044996.column chicagotribune.com Often a...
I found the Linscott Cemetery at 4524 Linscott in Downers Grove, IL yesterday. See http://www.dg58.dupage.k12.il.us/3rdgradeTLCF/cemetery/tour4.htm I have...
some of us girls are planning a trip through central Iowa-going to Villisca, Iowa. If you have any interesting cemeteris, can you please let me know? We are...
It's here! Issue #5 of Epitaphs Magazine! Things are a little different this time--the magazine is now available through Lulu.com . You can purchase either a...
I went there today (to find Charles Dickens brother's grave). There was in fact noticeable damage from the storm a couple of months ago. A number of trees...
Hi, Do you remember if the broken monuments were in one area or were they all over? My family only has some small round type markers and are in the left side...
Hello Has anyone ever seen the Iowa City cemeteries? There is one by the University that is amazing..Old stones a lot of history.. Just checking, Lee Ann To:...
Forwarded from another graveyard list; Chicago, Milwaukee, and Cleveland graveyards are prominently mentioned in this article. (doesn't *everyone* plan their...
11/22/07 6:15pm.EST Still requesting these free scan graveside photos: John Sr, John Jr/lorenza and Myra Golphin by letter and/or email soon. May God bless...
Cemetery conference in northwest Illinois area? One of my goals for Epitaphs Magazine is to one day host a cemetery conference in my area (northwest...
A very sad story from today's Chicago Tribune. FYI: This cemetery includes Abe Saperstein (Harlem Globetrotters founder), Albert Wolff (one of Elliot Ness'...
Let me show you my Illinois geography stupidity ... what is the "northwest Illinois/Quad Cities area"? If I can get there (from Missouri) then I'm interested. ...
Hi! If you look at Illinois on the map, look at the west side where the Mississippi River runs down the length. If you start at the top, go down until the ...
Anyone from Iowa or Iowa City planning to attend? I want to take off work for this:) Let me know.. iowaleeann@... Went to Sedona Arizona over New Year...
My name is Foxie Hagerty I live in Knox co., IL and am Host of the Illinois Saving Graves web site which is a site dedicated "A collaborative effort of...
Hi Everyone- During a break in the weather last month, I took the opportunity to visit several cemeteries in the NW Chicago metro area, including Elk Grove...
... Offhand, I can recall only one, in Naperville Cemetery. I've just looked at my Naperville photos, and he is John Dudley Sr, 1758-1846 - there is a bronze...
I've been to that one..... Scary neiborhood, but beautiful cemetery!! Oak Woods Cemetery Association (773) 288-3800 1035 E 67th St, Chicago, IL 60637 Company...
Surely they are wrong about there being only five in the Chicagoland area? I wonder where they got that idea. Of course, now that I sit down to think about it,...
OK, here are some: COOK COUNTY DAVID KENNISON was born in Maine on November 17, 1736 and died in Chicago Illinois at the age of 115 years. He is buried in the...
Hello, You didn't give your name so Ic an't address you. I have no idea where they are buried you might want to check with a genealogical society in the area...
just a wee question,Iwas raised in rock island il, waswondering if anyone has any info on chippianic(hope thats spelled right!) its the larges cematery in RI...
I know Chippiannock Cemetery-it is one of the most beautiful cemeteries around. I go to it quit often, ince it is only a few miles from where I live. Do you...
Hi, Ray I'm in the Quad Cities and visit Chippiannock pretty often. I also know the sexton there and have taught cemetery art classes on the grounds. The...
Hi Mindy, I'm with Illinois Saving Graves and also attended your class on tombstone rubbing last Spring. this year we are having in May in Peoria a Dowsing for...
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