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Jul 29, 2024 · A 38-year-old grandfather died after falling from a canyon in Starved Rock State Park in northwest Illinois. Authorities say that Albert Cramer of Oswego, Illinois fell from Illinois Canyon,...
Jul 29, 2024 · LASALLE COUNTY - A 38-year-old man died from injuries he suffered in a fall on Saturday in Starved Rock State Park. He is identified as Albert Cramer of Oswego. In a release, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) said the man was hiking along a bluff at Illinois Canyon and fell 40 to 50 feet.
Jul 29, 2024 · The victim of a deadly fall at Starved Rock State Park on Saturday has been identified, according to a press release. LaSalle County Coroner Richard Ploch identified the deceased as 38-year-old Albert Cramer of Oswego.
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If you know the newspaper, or at least the town where a person lived and died, then a newspaper website can be a good place to begin. Many newspapers have digitized their archives, making it easier to locate older obituaries as well as recently published obituaries. While newspaper websites differ, you can usually find a link to “Obituaries” and/or...
The Legacy online obituary databasehas hundreds of millions of obituaries dating back two decades, and includes obituaries from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. You can search by country, state or province, and city or town, as well as by newspaper, keyword, and date range. Always free to search and br...
Ancestry
The world’s largest online genealogy resource, Ancestry.comprovides access to numerous historical records, including obituaries, making it a great source of information about previous generations. Ancestry is a subscription service with multiple pricing options. You can sign up for a free trial but will need to subscribe to continue using the site after two weeks. Under the Search menu, select “Birth, Marriage & Death” then click on “Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries” to narrow your search...
MyHeritage
Genealogy site MyHeritage.comalso offers extensive genealogical records including obituaries. Like Ancestry, MyHeritage is a subscription service and offers a 2-week free trial. Under the Research tab, click “Birth, Marriage & Death” then select “Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries.” You can then search by name, date, location, and keyword to help you find the right obituary.
AfriGeneas
AfriGeneas.comfeatures a comprehensive collection of resources related to African American genealogy. On the Search page, you can search under “Death Records” to find obituaries and death certificates for black Americans. Filter by name, year, city, and state to narrow your search and locate the information you need.
Sometimes a simple search on Google or other web browser can be the quickest way to get the info you need. Enter the person’s full name plus the word “obituary.” This will allow you to see a wide selection of results, including from sources that might not be included in other databases, like small family-owned funeral homes.
The local library in the place where the deceased lived or died can be a great resource for obituary archives. Libraries typically subscribe to local newspapers and preserve them digitally or on microfilm for future generations. Additionally, the library may offer members free access to research sites and databases such as Ancestry, HeritageQuest, ...
You can find a full list of the genealogical resources of the Illinois State Archives. For Illinois there are also extensive online resources to use in an obituary or a death record search. One pretty long list of such resources is available at the Death Indexes Illinois page.
Jul 29, 2024 · The person who died from after falling this weekend at Illinois Canyon inside Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County has been identified. The person was identified as Albert Cramer 38,...
The task of entering all Illinois deaths before 1916 is far from complete. View a list of counties and date spans in Illinois Statewide Death Index. More information about how to obtain copies of original death records.