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Illinois, Cook County, Maywood, Maywood Herald Obituary Card Index, 1885-2002
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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
Maywood, Cook, Illinois,
United States
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Location of Maywood, Cook County, Illinois
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Record Description
Record Type Obituaries
Collection years 1885-2002
FamilySearch Resources
Archive
Maywood Public Library, Maywood


What is in This Collection?

The collection consists of a surname card index from the Maywood Public Library. The index is largely comprised of obituaries, as well as a list of "Maywoodians" (residents of the city of Maywood). The records are from the Maywood Herald newspaper, now called the Proviso Herald. The collection includes records from 1885 to 2002.

For a list of records by date or locality currently published in this collection, select the Browse link from the collection landing page.

Index and Image Visibility

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To Browse This Collection

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Illinois, Cook County, Maywood, Maywood Herald Obituary Card Index, 1885-2002.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Card Index

  • The name of deceased
  • The date of death

Collection Content

Sample Image

  • 1964 Obituary Index

    1964 Obituary Index

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of your ancestor
  • The approximate date of death
  • The names of family members and their relationships

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

View the Images

View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:
  1. Select Surname Range to view the images
Tip
 More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog Illinois, Cook County, Maywood, Maywood Herald Obituary Card Index, 1885-2002. Click on camera icon to see images.

How Do I Analyze the Results?

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?

When you have located your ancestor’s obituary, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Compare what information is given with what you already know about your ancestor to make sure it is the correct person.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Search for the death certificate
  • Use the birth date or year to search for birth records
  • Use the birth date along with relative’s names to find the family in census records
  • The information on the card may lead you to the obituary. Contact the Maywood Public Library for more help
  • Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual
  • Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives of the deceased who may have been buried in the same cemetery or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?

  • Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
  • Search the indexes and records of nearby counties
  • Search the indexes and records of nearby cemeteries

Known Issues

Click here for a list of known issues with this collection.

Research Helps

The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Illinois.

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Citing This Collection

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.
Record Citation:
When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information.
Image Citation:
When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen.
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