Carl Johan Alfred Larsson was born August 16, 1856, in Varna Parish, Östergőtland Co., Sweden, and died March 27, 1909, at 1032 N. 40th Ave., Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 52. Buried in St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, Cook Co., IL. He is the son of Lars Fredrik Nilsson of Grebo Parish, Östergőtland Co., Sweden, and Gustafva Wilhemina Ekman of Asby Parish, Linkőping District of Östergőtland Co., Sweden.

Amanda Rudzinski was born November 1, 1866, in Marienburg, Hamburg, Germany, and died March 2, 1941, at 1819 N. Keeler Ave., Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 73. Buried in St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, Cook Co., IL.  She is the daughter of Peter Rudzinski of Poland, and Unknown.

Carl Johan Alfred Larsson changed his name to Charles Larson Dahlberg, related to the Dala Estate in Sweden.

Amanda Rudzinski changed her name to Amanda Rogers.

Charles Larson Dahlberg and Amanda Rodgers were married about 1885 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

Charles Larson Dahlberg and Amanda (Rodgers) Dahlberg had six children:

  1. Olga Antionette Dahlberg: Born September 26, 1886, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI; Died September 17, 1964, at Northwest Hospital, Chicago, Cook Co., IL (age 77). Buried in St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, Cook Co., IL. Married February 2, 1907, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, to Charles Oscar Dahlberg Larson: Born December 7, 1884, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI; Died February 29, 1968, in Northwest Hospital, Chicago, Cook Co., IL (age 83). Buried in St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, Cook Co., IL.
  2. Sophia Magala Dolores "Sophie" Dahlberg: Born October 23, 1888, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI; Died October 8, 1972, in Northbrook, Cook Co., IL (age 83). Married April 21, 1914, in Cook Co., IL, to William Henry Dramur: Born December 31, 1882, Buffalo, Erie Co., NY; Died September 23, 1956, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL (age 73).
  3. Wilhelmina Dorothy "Minnie" Dahlberg: Born February 6, 1891, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI; Died January 4, 1929, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL (age 37). Buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, Leyden Twp., Cook Co., IL. Married November 6, 1912, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, to August Charles Woerner: Born April 1, 1892, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL; Died August 24, 1975, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL (age 83). Buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, Leyden Twp., Cook Co., IL.
  4. Agnes "Bessie" Dahlberg: Born March, 1893, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI; Died February 12, 1962, in St. Joseph's Hospital, Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI (age 68). Never married. Agnes became a nun and changed her name to Sister M. Genesia Dahlberg. Funeral was in Campbellsport, WI.
  5. Esther Amanda Dahlberg: Born July 16, 1895, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL; Died May 13, 1969, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL (age 73). Buried in Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, DuPage Co., IL.  Married November 1, 1919, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, to Lawrence Thomas Hoffman: Born July 7, 1894, in Illinois; Died September 13, 1982, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL (age 88). Buried in Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, DuPage Co., IL.
  6. Marie Dolores Dahlberg: Born November 13, 1906, at 800 W. Claremont Avenue, 15th Ward, City of Chicago, Cook Co., IL; Died July 17, 1968, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL (age 61). Buried in Maryhill Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum, Niles, Cook Co., IL. Married after 1920, in Unknown, to Kristian Jorgen Jacobsen: Born December 23, 1891, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL; Died before 1968 in Unknown. Their daughter, Audrey Jacobsen: Born May 26, 1933, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL; Died October 9, 2013, in Unknown (age 80). Married November 27, 1954, in Cook Co., IL, to Robert H. Ward: Born May 28, 1922, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL; Died February 16, 2004, in Des Plaines, Cook Co., IL (age 81).

After Charles Larson "Carl" Dahlberg died, Amanda (Rudzinski/Rodgers) Dahlberg married Louis Martin Hoffman.

Louis Martin Hoffman was born December 28, 1862, in Philadelphia, PA, and died December 20, 1928, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 65. Buried in St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, Cook Co., IL. He is the son of Unknown of Unknown of Pennsylvania, and Unknown of Pennsylvania.

Louis Martin Hoffman was first married to Matilda Myland "Tillie" Thompson.

Mathilda Mydland "Tillie" Thompson was born June 6, 1865, in Wisconsin, and died after 1910 in Unknown. She is the daughter of Unknown of Norway, and Unknown of Norway.

Louis Martin Hoffman and Matilda Mydland "Tillie" Thompson were married about 1893.

Louis Martin Hoffman and Matilda Mydland "Tillie" (Thompson) Hoffman had several children:

  1. Lawrence N. Hoffman: Born July 7, 1894, in Illinois; Died Unknown.
  2. Lawrence Thomas Hoffman: Born July 26, 1895, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL; Died September 13, 1982, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL (age 88). Buried in Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, DuPage Co., IL. Married November 1, 1919, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, to Esther Amanda Dahlberg: Born July 16, 1895, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL; Died May 13, 1969, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL (age 73). Buried in Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, DuPage Co., IL.
  3. Jacob Martin Hoffman: Born June 30, 1897, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL; Died December 9, 1942, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL (age 45). Married about 1923 in Illinois to Viola M. Wedding: Born February 16, 1906, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL; Died Unknown. Jacob ran a gas station in Chicago in 1930. In 1940 Jacob Hofmann was a Cemetery District Caretaker. Jacob and Viola had three daughters, Lois Hoffman, born January 15, 1925, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Betty and Violet.
  4. Harold Louis Hoffman: Born June 18, 1899, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL; Died February 22, 1967, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA (age 67). In 1930 was an unmarried Drapery Salesman living in Chicago. Married to Dorothy P. Unknown: Born Unknown; Died after 1964 in Unknown. John F. Hoffman & M. Elizabeth Unknown and Mavis J Hoffman. San Bernardino Co., CA. in 1964. Their son was Lawrence Martin Hoffman: Born June 28, 1920, at West Side Hospital, Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Also, Jack T. Hoffman: Born April 2, 1922, at West Side Hospital, Chicago, Cook Co., IL.
  5. Hoffman: Born after 1900 in Illinois; Died Unknown.

Louis Martin Hoffman and Amanda "Anna" (Rudzinski/Rodgers) Dahlberg were married February 9, 1918, in Cook Co., IL.

Louis Martin Hoffman and Amanda "Anna" (Rudzinski/Rodgers) (Dahlberg) Hoffman had Unknown children.

TIMELINE

Carl Johan Alfred Larsson was born August 16, 1856, in Varna Parish, Östergőtland Co., Sweden.

Louis M. Hoffman was born December 28, 1862, in Philadelphia, PA.

Mathilde "Tillie" Unknown was born June 6, 1865, in Wisconsin.

Amanda Rudzinski/Rodgers was born November 1, 1867, in Hamburg, Germany.

Charles Larson Dahlberg and Amanda Rodgers were married about 1885 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

Louis M. Hoffman and Mathilde "Tillie" Unknown were married about 1893.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 5, 1900, shows Charles Dalberg (age 27) born August 1872 in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having emigrated in 1875 and a Naturalized citizen is a Laborer living at 730 Elkyron Avenue, Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Living with him is his wife of 15 years, Amanda Dalberg (age 32) born November 1867 in Germany to German-born parents and having emigrated in 1882. Also living there are his 5 children, all born in Wisconsin to Swedish and German-born parents: Olga Dalberg (age 12) born September 1887; Sophie Dalberg (age 10) born October 1889; Minnie Dalberg (age 9) born January 1891; Agness Dalberg (age 7) born March 1893; and Astor Dalberg (age 3) born July 1896. Also living there is Charles' unmarried brother-in-law, Peter Rodgers (age 22) born January 1878 in Germany to German-born parents and having emigrated in 1882, who is employed Making Trunks.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 5, 1900, shows Louis Hoffman (age 37) born March 15, 1863, in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents is a married Type Setting Operator who rents his home, and is living at 1350 Fairfield Avenue, 15th Ward, City of Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Living with him are: his wife of 6 years, Tillie Hoffman (age 34) born June 6, 1865, in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents, with all 3 of the children born to her still alive; his son, Lawrence Hoffman (age 5) born July 4, 1894, in Illinois to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin-born parents; his son, Jacob Hoffman (age 2) born June 26, 1897, in Illinois to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin-born parents; and his son, Harold Hoffman (age 11/12) born June 18, 1899, in Illinois to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin-born parents.

Charles Larson Dahlberg died March 27, 1909, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 52. Buried in St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, Cook Co., IL.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1910, shows Amanda Dahlberg (age 43) born in Germany to German-born parents is a widow renting her home and living at living at 1853 North 40th Avenue, 27th Ward, City of Chicago, Cook Co., IL, with all 6 of the children born to her still alive. Living with her are her 5 unmarried children, all born to German and Swedish-born parents: Sophia Dahlberg (age 21) born in Wisconsin, a Tea Store Clerk; Minnie Dahlberg (age 19) born in Wisconsin, a Stenographer in a Picture Factory; Agnes Dahlberg (age 17) born in Illinois, a Tailoring Stenographer; Esther Dahlberg (age 14) born in Illinois, a Department Store Ruditor; and Delores Dahlberg (age 3) born in Illinois. Also living there is Amanda's unmarried brother, Peter Rodgers (age 31) born in Germany to German-born parents and having emigrated in 1882 and a Naturalized citizen, who is a Suit Case Maker.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 21, 1910, shows Louis M. Hofmann (age 48) born in Pennsylvania to German and French-born parents is a married Wholesale Merchandise Salesman who rents his home, and is living at 1841 North 41st Avenue, 27th Ward, City of Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Living with him are: his wife of 15 years, Mathilde Hofmann (age 44) born in Wisconsin to Norwegian-born parents; his son, Lawrence T. Hofmann (age 14) born in Illinois to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin-born parents; his son, Jacob M. Hofmann (age 12) born in Illinois to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin-born parents; and his son, Harold K. Hofmann (age 10) born in Illinois to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin-born parents; and his widowed sister-in-law, Laura C. Hofmann (age 43) born in Wisconsin to Norwegian-born parents, with 1 of the 2 children born to her still alive, a Seamstress.

Louis W. Hoffmann and Amanda (Rodgers) Dahlberg were married 1910-1918 in Illinois.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 12, 1920, shows Charles O. Larson (age 36) born in Minnesota to Swedish-born parents, a married Bookkeeper at National Biscuit Company, who rents his home, and is living at 1819 N. Keeler Ave., 33rd Ward, City of Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Living with him are: his wife, Olga Larson (age 32) born in Wisconsin to German-born parents; his son, Robert Larson (age 11) born in Illinois to Minnesota and Wisconsin-born parents; Mary Larson (age 9); Bessie Larson (age 7); and William Larson (age 2). Another family lives there and is listed as the Owner: Louis W. Hoffmann (age 57) born in Pennsylvania to German and French-born parents who is a Typewriter Company Salesman; his wife Amanda Hoffmann (age 57) born in Germany to German-born parents who is a Naturalized citizen; and a Half-Daughter, Delawrus Dahlberg (age 13) born in Illinois to Swedish and German-born parents. Leigh Larson note: Amanda Hoffman is Amanda (Rodgers) (Dahlberg) Hoffmann, the mother of Olga. Delawrus Dahlberg is Delores Dahlberg, Amanda's daughter and also Olga's sister.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 16, 1920, shows Agnes Dahlberg (age 26) born in Illinois to Swedish and Bohemian-born parents is an unmarried Commercial Teacher in a Parochial School and is an Inmate in St. Joseph's Convent, 11th Ward, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.

Peter Martin Rodgers.

Louis M. Hoffman died December 20, 1928, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 65. Buried in St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, Cook Co., IL.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1930, shows Amanda Hoffman (age 63) born in Germany to German-born parents, and having emigrated in 1880 and a Naturalized citizen, and first married at age 18, is a Widow who owns her own home worth $5,000 and is living at 1819 Keeler Ave., 36th Ward, City of Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Living with her is her unmarried daughter, Doloras Dahlberg (age 23) born in Illinois to German-born parents, a Tel. Office Stenographer. Also living there is a Roomer. The Lawernce Hoffman family also Rents there.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1930, shows Lawernce Hoffman (age 34) born in Illinois to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 24 does Auto Assembly Repair Work and rents his home for $25/month and is living at 1819 Keeler Ave., 36th Ward, City of Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Living with him is his wife, Ester Hoffman (34) born in Illinois to Swedish and German-born parents and first married at age 24. Also living there are his four children, all born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents: Lawernce Hoffman Jr. (age 9); Raymond Hoffman (age 6); Jene Hoffman (age 3); and Cloria Hoffman (age 2/12).

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1940, shows Henry Dramur (age 57) born in New York, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 7 years of School, is a married Barber in a Private Business, and who owns his home worth $3,500 and is living at 448 Monticello Avenue, 28th Ward, City of Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Living with him is his wife, Sophia Dramur (age 51) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 5, 1940, shows Charles Larson (age 55) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School, is a married Foreman at a Retail Baking Company who owns his home worth $7,500 and is living at 2501 Parkside Avenue, 35th Ward, City of Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Living with him are: his wife, Olgo Larson (age 54) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 2 years of High School; his unmarried son, Robert Larson (age 32) born in Illinois, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 2 years of High School, an Apprentice at a Blue Print Company; his unmarried daughter, Elizabeth Larson (age 27) born in Illinois, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 2 years of High School, a Stenographer at a Mail Order Company; his unmarried son, Charles Larson (age 19) born in Illinois, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, a Helper at a Retail Bake Shop; and his unmarried daughter, Rosaine Larson (age 17) born in Illinois, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 3 years of High School.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1940, shows Lawrence Hoffman (age 44) born in Illinois, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 4 years of High School, is a married Service Station Attendant at a Petroleum Service Station, and who rents his home for $25/month, and is living at 1819 North Keeler Avenue, 36th Ward, City of Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Living with him are: his wife, Esther Hoffman (age 44) born in Illinois, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 4 years of High School; his unmarried son, Lawrence Hoffman Jr. Hoffman (age 19) born in Illinois, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 2 years of High School, a Factory Worker in a Wholesale Candy Factory; his unmarried son, Raymond Hoffman Jr. Hoffman (age 16) born in Illinois, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 2 years of High School; his unmarried son, Eugene Hoffman (age 13) born in Illinois, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 7 years of School; his unmarried daughter, Gloria Hoffman (age 10) born in Illinois, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 4 years of School; and his unmarried daughter, Margaret Hoffman (age 5) born in Illinois, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1940, shows Amanda Hoffman (age 74) born in Germany, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 8 years of School, is a widow, and who owns her home worth $2,000 and is living at 1819 North Keeler Avenue, 36th Ward, City of Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Living with her is a widowed Lodger, Mary Kirk (age 84) born in Ireland, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 8 years of School.

Amanda (Rudzinski/Rodgers) (Dahlberg) Hoffman died March 2, 1941, at 1819 N. Keeler Ave., Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 73. Buried in St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, Cook Co., IL.

Amanda (Rudzinski/Rodgers) (Dahlberg) Hoffman Death Certificate.

Olga Annette (Dahlberg) Larson died September 17, 1964, at Northwest Hospital, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 77. Buried in St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, Cook Co., IL.

Olga Annette (Dahlberg) Larson Death Certificate.

The Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Friday, September 18, 1964

Larson

Olga A. Larson, beloved wife of Charles O.; dear mother of Sr. Charles Ann, C. S. J., Charles O. Jr. (Irene) and Roseann; grandmother of Carole and Marilyn; fond sister of Sophie Dramur, Esther Hoffman, and Dolores Jacobsen. Member of Altar and Rosary Society of St. John Bosco church, 3d Order of St. Francis, Catholic Order of Foresters, Sr. Dorothea court, No. 805, and Burr school graduate of 1900. Funeral Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a. m., from Matz Funeral Home, 3440 N. Central Avenue, to St. John Bosco church. Mass 9:30 a. m. Interment St. Joseph's.

Marie Dolores (Dahlberg) Jacobsen died July 17, 1968, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 61. Buried in Maryhill Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum, Niles, Cook Co., IL.

The Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Friday, July 19, 1968

DEATH NOTICES

Jacobsen

Dolores M. Jacobsen, beloved wife of the late Kristian; dear mother of Audrey (Robert) Ward; grandmother of Robert, James, Richard and Mary Ann; sister of Sophie Dramur and Esther Hoffman. Funeral Saturday, July 20, 9:15 a. m. from Funeral Home, 3440 N. Central avenue to St. William's church. Mass 10 a. m. Interment Maryhill.

Esther Amanda (Dahlberg) Hoffman died May 13, 1969, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 73. Buried in Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, DuPage Co., IL.

The Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Wednesday, September 15, 1982

HOFFMAN

Esther A. Hoffman, May 13, 1969. Beloved wife of Lawrence; dear mother of Raymond, Gene, Gloria Zielke, Margaret Buckman, and the late Lawrence; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Services Friday, 1 p.m., at Chas. W. Anderson Funeral Home, 4325 W. Armitage avenue. Interment Mount Emblem. Member of Catholic Order of Foresters and St. Dorothea, No. 805. BE 5-7581.

Lawrence Thomas Hoffman died September 13, 1982, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 88. Buried in Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, DuPage Co., IL.

The Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Wednesday, September 15, 1982

HOFFMAN

Lawrence T. Hoffman, beloved husband of the late Esther, nee Dahlberg; fond father of Raymond (Mildred), Gene, Glori (Robert) Zielke, Margaret (Donald) Buckman and the late Lawrence Jr.; grandfather of 11; great-grandfather of five; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 1 p.m. at Henry W. Mueller Funeral Home, 5300-12 W. Belmont Av. Visitation Wednesday 2 to 9:30 p.m. Interment Mount Emblem Cemetery. 286-8740.

Mildred "Millie" (Unknown) Hoffman died about June 7, 1997, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 70. Buried in Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, DuPage Co., IL.

The Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Sunday, June 8, 1997

HOFFMAN

Mildred Hoffman, age 70, beloved wife of the late Raymond; devoted mother of Laura (David) McCabe; grandmother of Ian and Quinn. Funeral Monday, 9:45 a.m. from Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott, at Cumberland, Park Ridge, to St. Joseph Ukranian Church for 10 a.m. Service. Visitation Sunday 4-7 p.m. Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery. 847-823-5122.

 

 

Chicago Tribune (IL) - October 13, 2013

Death Notice: AUDREY M. WARD

 
Audrey M. Ward (nee Jacobsen) age 80.

Loving wife of the late Robert H. Ward.

Dearest mother of Robert J. (Mary), James.

Richard Ward and Mary Ann (James) Lazarski.

Proud grandmother of John, Elizabeth, Olivia, Matthew C. Ward, Matthew J. and Justin Lazarski.

Visitation Monday, Oct. 14, 2013 Beginning at 3 p.m. Until 8 p.m. At G. L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines, IL. Prayer Service Tuesday beginning at 9:15 a.m. At funeral home followed by 10 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Stephen Protomartyr Church, Des Plaines, IL. Interment Maryhill Cemetery, Niles, IL. In Lieu of flowers, Masses in her name appreciated. For info please call 847 699-9003 of glhillsfuneralhome.com.
 

 

 

Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) - Friday, February 20, 2004Robert H. Ward

 
Robert H. Ward of Des Plaines for 39 years

Funeral services for Robert H. Ward, 81, will begin with prayers at 9:15 a.m. Monday, at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines. A Mass will follow at 10 a.m. Monday, at St. Stephen Catholic Church. Born May 28, 1922, in Chicago, he died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, at Holy Family Hospital. Interment will be in Maryhill Cemetery, Niles. Robert was a machinist. He was a charter member of Amvets Norwood Zurek Memorial Post @#36, Chicago, and was a World War II Army veteran. He was the husband of 49 years to Audrey (nee Jacobsen); father of Robert J. (Mary) Ward, James Ward, Richard Ward and Mary Ann (James) Lazarski; grandfather of John, Elizabeth, Olivia and Matthew C. Ward, and Matthew J. and Justin Lazarski; and brother of Katharine Osgood and the late Joseph C. (Florence) and Edmund (Elaine). Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. Masses would be appreciated. Friends may visit www.dailyherald.com/obits to express condolences and sign the guest book. For funeral information, (847) 699-9003.

 

 

HOFFMAN, GENE LAWRENCE
Chicago Tribune (IL) - August 8, 2006
Gene Lawrence Hoffman, a WWII Veteran in the Merchant Marines, passed away Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006. Gene attended William Penn Nixon Elementary School. He graduated from Kelvyn Park High School in 1944. Gene was an outstanding employee of the People's Gas Company Service Department for 40 years, retiring in 1988. When he wasn't working he was enjoying the game of golf year round. Gene is survived by his lifelong friend, Frances De Roche; sisters, Gloria Esther (Bob) Zielke of California and Margaret M. (late Donald) Buckman; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews, from all parts of the country and world. He is preceded in death by three brothers, Lawrence, Jack and Raymond. Visitation at Herdegen-Brieske Funeral Home, 1356 W. Wellington Ave., 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m. from chapel to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment private. Gene was a caring son, brother and uncle. His kindness to all was extraordinary. Many years ago his dad called him "The Golden Boy with a million dollar smile." And Chicago was his kind of town. We will miss you, Gene. The survivors. 773-525-0178 .

 

Lawrence Thomas Hoffman and Esther Amanda (Dahlberg) Hoffman had several children:

  1. Lawrence Martin Hoffman: Born June 28, 1920, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL; Died July 11, 1966, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL (age 46). Never married.
  2. Jack T. Hoffman: Born April 2, 1922, at West Side Hospital, Chicago, Cook Co., IL; Died April 28, 1922, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL (age Infant).
  3. Raymond Tennis Hoffman: Born November 27, 1923, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL; Died November, 1986, in Unknown (about age 63). Buried in Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, DuPage Co., IL. Married to Mildred "Millie" Demchuck: Born June 7, 1926, in the Village of River Grove, Leyden Twp., Cook Co., IL; Died June 6, 1997, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL (age 70). Buried in Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, DuPage Co., IL.
  4. Eugene Lawrence "Gene" Hoffman: Born September, 1926, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL; Died August 5, 2006, in Illinois (age 79). Married to Frances Unknown.
  5. Gloria Esther Hoffman: Born Unknown, Chicago, Cook Co., IL; Died Unknown. Married to Robert "Bob" Zielke.
  6. Margaret M. Hoffman: Born May 4, 1934, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL; Died January 21, 2009, in Unknown (age 74). Buried in Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove, Cook Co., IL. Married June 25, 1955, in Cook Co., IL, to Donald Charles "Don" Buckman: Born January 29, 1931, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL; Died February 5, 2002, in Unknown (age 71). Buried in Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove, Cook Co., IL.

 

 

Gloria Esther (Bob) Zielke of California and Margaret M. (late Donald) Buckman

Margaret M. Buckman, born Margaret Hoffman, age 74, passed away Jan. 21, 2009.

Devoted wife of the late Donald C. Buckman Sr.; loving mother of Gregory (Teresa) and the late Donald C. Buckman; dear sister of Gloria (Bob) Zielk, the late Jack Hoffman, the late Lawrence Hoffman, the late Raymond Hoffman (Millie) and the late Gene Hoffman (Frances); beloved aunt of Laura, Bob, David, Margaret, Carol Ann Micheal, Holly and the late Linda Hoffman.

Margaret Buckman was past President of St. Genevieve Alter and Rosary Society, board member of BSA Troop 150 and a dedicated member of the Illinois Telephone Pioneers.