The Second Child of Bertram Lawrence McDermott and Edith Gradt: James

James was born on 30 Aug 1930 in Chicago. He is the baby of the family of Uncle Bert and Aunt Edie.

He met and married Marjorie N. Noonan on 6 Sep 1956 in possibly Evanston, Illinois. Together, they had four children: Megan, Jamie, Molly, & Sarah.

Marjorie was born on 25 Mar 1932 in Evanston, Illinois. She died on 22 May 1998 in Blue Ash, Hamilton, Ohio. It is surmised that James is still alive, as I have no knowledge to the contrary.

Megan was born on 10 Sep 1957 in Illinois and died on 22 Dec 1997 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio. No information is available at this time on the other children.

This at this time concludes the McDermott Line as I know it. As information becomes available, the blog will be updated.

The Eldest Child of Bertram Lawrence McDermott and Edith Gradt: Lawrence

Lawrence McDermott in the 1930 Chicago Census

Lawrence was born was born around 1928. It is thought he is the eldest child, as he was in the 1930 census of Chicago.

Lawrence met and married Elizabeth "Betty" V. Dobry. Together, they had 7 children: Lawrence D., Mary Eileen, Ann Marie, Patricia, Michael, Daniel, and Catherine Rose.

The Third Child of Bernard Anthony McDermott and Florence: Maureen

Maureen was born on 13 Dec 1929 in Chicago, Illinois. She is either the second or third child born to Bernard Anthony McDermott and Florence (surname unknown). Nothing else is known about Maureen.

There is a Maureen McDermott that married a Fred George Holzbauer on 11 October 1951 in the Cook County Clerk's Geneaolgy website. There is also a Maurren McDermott that married a Lee Carpenter on 5 February 1949 on the same website. However, it is unknown if either one of these is the same Maureen McDermott.

The Second Child of Bernard Anthony McDermott and Florence: Mary Louise

Mary Louise is a mystery. She was surmised to have been born between George and his other sister, Maureen, from 1927 - 1929. However, George maintains he has a sister named Mary Louise. She is not mentioned in the obit for Uncle Bernie.

The Eldest Child of Bernard Anthony McDermott and Florence: George

George was born 9 Mar 1926 in Chicago, Illinois. He is the eldest child of Bernard Anthony McDermott and Florence (surname unknown).

George met and married Lois K. Deutcher on 23 Feb 1929 in Cook County, Illinois. They had no known children.

Lois K. Deutcher was born on 23 Feb 1929.

The Only Child of Leo Thomas McDermott and Caroline Gradt: Leo Thomas

Leo,Thomas, Jr. was born about 1927, the only child of Leo Thomas McDermott and Caroline Gradt.

Leo met and married Caroline Wall on 23 Apr 1949 in Chicago, Illinois. They had no children of which I am aware.

The Only Child of Anthony William Ames and Agnes Josephine McDermott: Monica Mae

Monica "Monnie" was born on 12 May 1920 in Chicago, Illinois. She is the only child of Anthony Ames and Agnes McDermott.

Monnie met and married Matthew Joseph Kreten on 29 July 1940. Together, they had 3 children: Sharon Monica, Joseph Matthew, and Mary Elizabeth.

Matt was born on 1 March 1916. He died in 2002.

The Fourth Child of Catherine McDermott and Michael Joseph Burns: Francis J.

The 1930 Chicago Census

Francis J. was born on 1 Jul 1927, the fourth child of Catherine and Michael Burns and the baby of the family.

Francis met and maried Grace Mancari on 9 Apr 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. Together, they had 7 children: Frank, Jr., Joseph, Elizabeth, Mary Anne, Thomas, Jane, and Michael.

Frank died on 6 Feb 2002 in Wheaton, DuPage, Illinois and was buried on 8 Feb 2002 at St. Michael Cemetery, Wheaton, DuPage, Illinois.

His obituaries state:

Chicago Tribune (IL) - February 6, 2002
Deceased Name: BURNS, FRANK J.
Frank J. Burns, 74, of Wheaton for 9 years, formerly of Glen Ellyn, beloved husband of Grace, nee Mancari; dear father of Frank Jr. (Marti), Joseph (Cathy), Liz (Dave) Molitor, Mary Anne (Jeff) Paliwoda, Tom (Erin), Jane (John) Nilsen, and Mike (Fiance Sarah); grandfather of 15; and brother Mary White, the late Dan, and the late James. Visitation Thursday, February 7, 3 to 9 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton. Funeral Mass Friday, 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Cole St. east of Main St., Wheaton, with prayers at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Michael Cemetery, Wheaton. Memorials to St. Mark Renovation Fund, 303 E.
Parkway, Wheaton, IL 60187. Info and guest book at www.legacy.com or Hultgren Funeral Home, 630-668-0027 .

Naperville Sun, The (IL) - February 15, 2002
Deceased Name: Frank J. Burns
Frank J. Burns, 74, a Wheaton resident for nine years and formerly of Glen Ellyn, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002, at home. He was born July 1, 1927, in Chicago.

A supervisor in the communications industry, he worked 32 years for Illinois Bell and 15 years for GTE Sprint.

He was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Wheaton, where he coordinated the Eucharistic ministers.

He also was an avid reader of historical novels and classics.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Grace (Mancari) Burns; seven children, Frank (wife Marti) Burns Jr. of Neenah, Wis., Joseph (wife Cathy) Burns of Bellevue, Neb., Liz (husband Dave) Molitor of Glen Ellyn, Mary Anne (husband Jeff) Paliwoda of Westminster, Colo., Tom (wife Erin) Burns of Carmel, Calif., Jane (husband John) Nilsen of Edina, Minn., and Mike (fiancee Sarah) Burns of Wheaton; 15 grandchildren; and a sister, Mary White of Glen Ellyn. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Dan and James Burns. Visitation was held Thursday, Feb. 7, at Hultgren Funeral Home in Wheaton. A funeral Mass took place Friday, Feb. 8, at St. Mark Catholic Church in Wheaton, preceded by prayers at the funeral home. Interment was at St. Michael Cemetery in Wheaton. Memorials may be directed to the St. Mark Renovation Fund, 303 E. Parkway, Wheaton, IL 60187.

The Third Child of Catherine McDermott and Michael Joseph Burns: Mary K.

The 1930 Chicago Census for the Burns Family

Mary K. was born on 28 Jul 1923, the third child of Catherine McDermott and Michael Burns and the only girl.

Mary K. met and married Vincent White. Together, they had 3 children: James, Vincent, Jr., and Joyce.

Mary K died on 12 Mar 2004 in Wheaton, Illinois. Her obituary states:

Deceased Name: WHITE, MARY K. Mary K. White, 80, nee Burns, formerly of Glen Ellyn, beloved wife of the late Vincent; loving mother of James, Vincent Jr. (Susan) and Joyce (Richard) Fern; fond grandmother of Christina (Christopher) Kelly and Leighann White and Richard Jr., Michael (USMC) and Thomas Fern; preceded in death by her brothers James, Daniel and Frank. Service and interment private. In lieu of flowers, Masses would be appreciated. Arrangements by Blake-Lamb Funeral Directors, 630-964-9392. Chicago Tribune (IL) Date: March 16, 2004

The Second Child of Catherine McDermott and Michael Joseph Burns: Daniel M.

The Gravestone of Frances Burns

The Gravestone for Daniel Burns

The 1930 Chicago Census

Daniel was born 25 December 1921. He is the second child and second male born to Catrherine McDermott and Michael Burns.

Daniel met and married Frances Gorman on 28 July 1948 in Chicago, Illinois. Together, they had 9 children - 6 boys and 3 girls: Michael, Catherine, John, Daniel, Mary Helen, Patrick, Margaret, James and Christopher.

Daniel died on 19 January 1969 in Chicago, Illinois. He was buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Chicago Ridge, Cook, Illinois on 21 January 1969.

His obituaries state:

Chicago Tribune (IL) - January 19, 1969 Burns
Deceased Name: Daniel M. Burns. C. P. D.
Daniel M. Burns. C. P. D., beloved husband of Frances, nee Gorman; fond father of Michael, Catherine, John, Daniel, Mary Helen, Patrick, Margaret, James and Christopher; loving son of the late Michael and Catherine nee McDermott; dear brother of Frank, Mary White, and the late James. Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., from the new Kenny Brothers, 3600 W. 95th street, to St. John Fisher church. Interment Holy Sepulchre. 239-3600.

1969-01-20 Chicago Tribune (IL) Burns
Daniel M. Burns, C. P. D., beloved husband of Frances, nee Gorman; fond father of Michael, Catherine, John, Daniel, Mary Helen, Patrick, Margaret, James and Christopher; loving son of the late Michael and Catherine nee McDermott; dear brother of Frank, Mary White, and the late James. Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., from the new Kenny Brothers, 3600 W. 95th street, to St. John Fisher church. Interment Holy Sepulchre. 239-3600.

Frances Gorman was born 21 November 1921 in Chicago, Illinois and died 13 April 2003 in Chicago, Illinois. She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Chicago Ridge, Cook, Illinois on 16 April 2003.

Her obituary states:

Obituary:
Tribune (IL) - April 14, 2003
Deceased Name: BURNS, FRANCES G.
Frances G. Burns, nee Gorman, beloved wife of the late Daniel M. CPD; dear mother of Michael (Margaret), Catherine (Jim) Tunney, John (Gail), Daniel (Nora Nagy), Mary Helen (Jim) Kirby, Patrick CFD (Kathleen Doig), Margaret (Phupinder) Gill, James "Jas" (Joan) and Christopher; loving grandmother of Christopher (Kelly), Erin, Kevin, Michael, Melissa, Danny, Cory, Rosie, Katie, Frances and Connor Burns, Eileen Tunney, Danny Kirby and John Gill; great-grandmother of Ryan Burns; dear sister of Helen and Mary Gorman and the late Rose Byrne and Al Gorman Jr.; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Kind friend of Adele Kiser. Funeral Wednesday 9:15 a.m. from Beverly Ridge Funeral Home, 10415 S. Kedzie Ave., to St. John Fisher Church, mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Retired Chicago Public School teacher with many years of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Zawaski Scholarship Fund, c/o St. John Fisher school, appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. 773-779-4411

The Eldest Child of Catherine McDermott and Michael Joseph Burns: James M.

James was born on 18 Apr 1919 in Chicago, Illinois. He is the eldest child of Michael and Catherine (nee McDermott) Burns.

It is known that he died in WWII around 1943, but it is unknown where he died.

The Children of Joseph McDermott and Eva Mayme Burns: Frank and Joseph

The 1930 Chicago Census with Joe, Mayme, Francis, and Joseph

The 1910 Chicago Census with Joe, Mayme, and Francis

Not much is known about the children of Joseph and Mayme Burns. The eldest is Francis and the youngest is Joseph.

Frank was born around 1906, although, the 1910 census indicates it was 1909. The 1930 census indicates he was born around 1907.

Joseph was born in 1919, but the 1930 census indicates he was born in 1916.

The Sixth Child of Sarah McDermott and Thomas Phelan: Helen M.

The Cook County Birth Certificate for Helen Marie Phelan

Helen was born on 26 Jun 1915 in Chicago, Illinois. She is the sixth child, the fourth girl, and the baby of the family.

Helen met and married George E. Glas. Together, they had 3 children (all girls): Carol, Nancy, and Barbara

Helen died on 5 May 2005 in Chicago and was buried on 10 May 2005 at St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, Cook, Illinois.

Her obituary states:

Obituary:
Chicago Tribune (IL) - May 8, 2005
Deceased Name: GLAS, HELEN M.
Helen M. Glas, nee Phelan, age 89, beloved wife of the late George E.; loving mother of Nancy, Carol (Terry) Girulat and the late Barbara Glas; dear grandmother of Jean-Paul and Carly; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Tuesday, May 10, 2005, 8:45 a.m. from Matz Funeral Home, 3440 N. Central Ave., to St. Josaphat Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children's Memorial Hospital appreciated. Visitation Monday, May 9 from 3 to 9 p.m. 773-545-5420.

George was born on 11 Jul 1907. He died on 3 January 1981 and was buried on 6 January 1981 at St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, Cook, Illinois.

His obituary states:

Chicago Tribune (IL) - January 05, 1981 - GLAS
Deceased Name: George E. Glas
George E. Glas, beloved husband of Helen; dear father of Nancy, Carol (Terry) Girulat and Barbara; loving grandfather of Jean-Paul; brother of Caroline (Norman) Wagner, John (Marcella), Carl (Lorraine), Ruth (Phil) Roche and the late Otto and Emil. Funeral Tuesday, Jan. 6, 9 a.m., from Matz Funeral Home, 3440 N. Central Ave., to St. John Bosco Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Visitation Monday, 2 to 9:30 p.m. 545-5420.

The Fifth Child of Sarah McDermott and Thomas Phelan: Anna C.

Anna was born on 13 Dec 1913 in Chicago, Illinois. She is the fifth child and the third daughter of Thomas Phelan and Sarah McDermott.

Anna met and married Marshall Hanno, Sr. Anna died on 9 Apr 1990 in Chicago, Illinois.

Marshall was born on 16 Jun 1910 in Chicago, Illinois. He died on 11 Apr 1970 in Chicago, Illinois and is buried at Mount Greenwood Cemetery in Chicago. His obituary states:

Chicago Tribune (IL) - April 11, 1970 - Hanno
Deceased Name: Marshall W. Hanno Sr.
Marshall W. Hanno Sr., beloved husband of Anne C., nee Phelan; loving father of Marshall, John, James, Thomas, and Diane Hanno; fond grandfather of Gregory; dear brother of Leonard, William, Mildred Sandburg, and Ida Higgins. Funeral Monday, 12 noon, from Blake-Lamb Chapel, 3737 W. 79th street. Interment Mount Greenwood cemetery. 735-4242.

The Fourth Child of Sarah McDermott and Thomas Phelan: Alice Rita

The Headstone of Alice Rita Phelan

Alice Rita was born in 1911. She is the fourth child of Thomas Phelan and Sarah McDermott and the second daughter.

It is unknown if she was any relationship, but she never married. She died on 5 Jun 1964 in Chicago, Illinois and was buried on 9 Jun 1964 at St. Mary's Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Cook, Illinois. She is burried with her brother, Thomas.

Her obituary states:

Obituary:
Chicago Tribune (IL) - June 08, 1964 - Phelan
Deceased Name: Alice Rita Phelan
Alice Rita Phelan, June 5, 1964, beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah, nee McDermott; fond sister of James J., Marian Pomeroy, Anne Hanno, Helen Glas and the late Thomas Jr. Resting at C. Kampp & Son, 318 N. Central avenue, Austin, after 1 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Tuesday, 10 a.m.to St. Lucy's church Mayfield and Lake street. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary's. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Poor Clares would be appreciated AU 7-0017.

The Third Child of Sarah McDermott and Thomas Phelan, Sr: Thomas

The Headstone of Thomas J. Phelan, Jr.

Thomas Jr. was born around 1909 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois. He is the third child and the second son of Thomas Phelan and Sarah McDermott.

Thomas never married, but may have been in a relationship. He died in 1946 and is buried with his sister, Alice Rita.

The Second Child of Sarah McDermott and Thomas Phelan: Marian

The Cook County Birth Certificate of Marian Phelan

Marian was born on 7 Sep 1907 in Chicago, Illinois. She is the second child and eldest daughter of Thomas Phelan and Sarah McDermott.

Marian met and married a gentleman with the surname of Pomeroy. The forename is unknown, as is the time and place of their marriage. It is also unknown if they had any children.

Marian died on 24 Dec 2000 in Chicago, Illinois. At this writing, it is unknown where she is buried.

The Eldest Child of Sarah McDermott and Thomas Phelan, Sr: James B.

The Phelans in the 1930 Chicago Census

The Phelans in the 1920 Chicago Census

The Phelans in the 1910 Chicago Census

James was born about 1907. He is the eldest child of Thomas Phelan, Sr. and Sarah B. McDermott.

There is confusion regarding his middle name, as the census data indicates it is a B, while the obituary below indicates a J. Also according to the obituary below, James may have been blind. He may have been in a relationship with someone, but never married that I am aware of.

James died on 10 Jan 1965 in Chicago, Illinois. He was buried on 21 Jan 1965 at St. Mary's Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Cook, Illinois.

His obituary states:

Obituary:
Chicago Tribune (IL) - January 20, 1965 - Phelan
Deceased Name: James J. Phelan
James J. Phelan, Jan. 17, 1965, devoted son of the late Thomas and Sadie Phelan; beloved brother of Marian Pomeroy, Ann Hanno, Helen Glas, and the late Alice Rita and Thomas Phelan Jr. Resting at C. Kampp & Son, 318 N. Central avenue, Austin. Funeral Thursday, 9 a.m., to St. Lucy's church, Mayfield and Lake street. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary's. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Catholic Guild For The Blind would be appreciated. AU 7-0017.

The Eighth Child of John Aloysius McDermott and Elizabeth "Lizzie" White: Laverne Agnes

Laverne and family in 1959 and 1977

Laverne in the middle of the front row in the 1932 photo, on the far left in the 1957 photo and in the 1987 photo

Laverne Agnes was born on 7 Jul 1924 in Chicago, Illinois. She is the eighth child (and the sixth girl) of John Aloysius McDermott and Elizabeth "Lizzie" White and the baby of the family.

Laverne met and married Hugh Francis McKinley on 18 October 1947 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church. Together, they had six children: Margaret Elizabeth, John Robert (adopted), Susan Marie, Kathryn Ann, Nancy Patricia, and Thomas Gerard.

Laverne died on 17 Jan 1994 in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas and was buried on 22 Jan 1994 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Cook County, Illinois. She died of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (A.L.S.) or Lou Gehrig's disease.

Hugh was born on 10 August 1919 in Chicago, Illinois. He died on 30 December 1974 in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas. He was buried on 4 January 1975 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Cook County, Illinois.

The Seventh Child of John Aloysius McDermott and Elizabeth "Lizzie" White: Baby

Baby was born either in 1922 or 1923 and died at birth. The birth certificates for Mary, John and Laverne show the possibility of this child.

The Sixth Child of John Aloysius McDermott and Elizabeth "Lizzie" White: John Aloysius, Jr.

The John Aloyius McDermott Family - minus James: Standing: John Anthony, Donald William, John Aloysius, Michael Edward. Sitting Virginia Marie & Betty Lorriane

John on left kneeling in 1932 picture, in the middle of the 1957 picture, and on the right in the 1987 picture

John Aloysius, Jr. was born on 8 October 1921 at 615 W. 46th Street in Chicago, Illinois and baptized on 30 October 1921 at St. Gabriel's Catholic Chruch in Chicago, Illinois. He is the sixth child and the fistborn son of John Aloysius McDermott and Elizabeth "Lizzie" White.

John met and married Betty Lorraine Peters on 2 Sep 1945 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Arcata, Humboldt County, California. Together, they had 5 children: Michael Edward, James Martin, John Anthony, Virgina Marie, and Donald William.

John was retired from the US Navy and the US Post Office. John died on 18 Oct 2002 in Milpitas, Santa Clara, California. He was cremated.

Betty was born on 4 September 1925. Betty retired as a CEO of a federal credit union.

The Fifth Child of John Aloysius McDermott and Elizabeth "Lizzie" White: Mary

Mary was born and died on 10 Apr 1917 at 6012 S. Loomis. Mary lived one hour. She was born premature at the 6th month mark. Mary was buried on 12 Apr 1917 at Calvary Cemetery in Evanston, Illinois.

The Fourth Child of John Aloysius McDermott and Elizabeth "Lizzie" White: Teresa Marie

Teresa on right in 1932 photo, 3rd from left in 1957 photo, and second from right in 1987 photo

The Cook County Birth Certificate for Theresa McDermott

Teresa Marie was born on 25 Mar 1914 in Chicago, Illinois. She is the fourth child and fourth girl of John Aloysius McDermott and Elizabeth "Lizzie" White.

Teresa Marie met and married Alexander Paluckis. They had one child: Patricia.

Teresa died 23 Sep 1990 in Sacramento, Sacramento, California. Alexander was born 23 Feb 1913 and died Aug 1979 in Chicago, Illinois.

The Third Child of John Aloysius McDermott and Elizabeth "Lizzie" White: Elizabeth Helen

Helen standing in the of the 1932 picture and on the right in the 1957 picture - She was deceased by the 1987 picture

The Cook County Birth Certificate for Elizabeth Helen McDermott

Elizabeth Helen was born on 1 Dec 1910 in Chicago, Illinois. She is the third child of John Aloysius McDermott and Elizabeth "Lizzie" White. She is the third daughter.

Elizabeth Helen met and married Herman G. Peschel on 18 Dec 1936.

Helen died on 22 Nov 1967. She was buried on 25 Nov 1967 at St. Mary's Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Illinois. Her obituary states:

Obituary: 1967-11-23, Chicago Tribune (IL) PESCHEL - Helen W. Peschel, nee McDermott, devoted wife of Herman; dear sister of Bernice Blake, Loretta Fitzgibbons, Theresa Paluckis, John McDermott, and Laverne McKinley; daughter-in-law of Mary Peschel. Funeral Saturday, 9 a.m., from Becvar Funeral Directors, 5218 S. Kedzie avenue, to St. Gall church. Interment St. Mary. Visitation Thursday after 2 p.m. PR 6-3809.

Herman was born around 1914. He died around 28 April 1969 and was buried on 30 Apr 1969 at St. Mary's Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Illinois. His obtiuary states:

Obituary: 1969-04-28, Chicago Tribune (IL) PESCHEL - Herman G. Peschel, devoted husband of the late Helen, nee McDermott; dear son of Mary and the late Herman; brother of June Sochor and the late Paul. Funeral Wednesday, 9 a.m., from Becvar Funeral Directors, 5218 S. Kedzie avenue, to St. Gall church. Interment St. Mary's PR 6-3809.

The Second Child of John Aloysius McDermott and Elizabeth "Lizzie" White: Bernice

Bernice is on the left standing in 1932, second from left in 1957, second from right in 1987

Bernice was born on 3 Mar 1908 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the second child and the second daughter of John Aloysius McDermott and Elizabeth "Lizzie" White.

Bernice met and married Edward Blake on 12 Nov 1932 at St. Rita's Catholic Church, Chicago, Illinois. They had no children.

Bernice died on 28 Nov 1997 in Chicago, Illinois. She was buried on 5 Dec 1997 at St. Mary's Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Illinois.

Edward was born on 13 Jul 1909 in Chicago, Illinois. He died on 20 May 1976 in Chicago, Illinois and was buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Illinois on 22 May 1976. His obituary stated:

Obituary 1976-05-20, Chicago Tribune (IL)

BLAKE - Edward J. Blake, beloved husband of Bernice, nee McDermott; brother of Vincent A. (Winnie). Funeral Saturday, 11:30 a.m., from Becvar Funeral Directors, 5218 S. Kedzie Av., to St. Gall Church. Interment St. Mary. Please omit flowers. Visitation Friday after 1 p.m. 776-3809.

The Eldest Child of John Aloysius McDermott and Elizabeth "Lizzie" White: Loretta Marie

The McDermotts thru the Years - Loretta is the most right in the 1932 picture on top - She is the second from the right in the 1957 picture and is deceased by the 1987 picture

Supplemental Report of Birth - Report of name of child

The Cook County Birth Certificate for Loretta - Notice there is no name on the certificate

Loretta Marie was born on 23 Mar 1907. She was the oldest child of John and Elizabeth McDermott.

Loretta met and married Thomas P. Fitzgibbons on 24 Nov 1938 in Chicago, Illinois. They had no children.

Loretta died on 25 Oct 1986 and was buried on 31 Oct 1986 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Illinois. Thomas died on 29 Oct 1975 and was buried on 3 Nov 1975 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Illinois.

The obituary for Thomas states:

1975-11-02, Chicago Tribune (IL) FITZGIBBONS - Thomas P. Fitzgibbons, beloved husband of Loretta, nee McDermott; brother of Marie (the late Jerry) Banach, Joseph (Del) and the late William. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m., from Becvar Funeral Directors, 5218 S. Kedzie, to Queen of the Universe Church. Interment St. Mary. Visitation Sunday after 1 p.m. 776-3809.

The Twelfth Child and the Sixth Son of Michael and Mary McDermott: Bertram Lawrence

Uncle Bert's Grave Marker

The McDermott Famil circa 1912 with Uncle Bert in the front on the left

Bertram Lawrence (or Lawrence Bertram) was born on 10 Sep 1904 in Chicago, Illinois. He is the baby of the family.

He met and married Edith Gradt, sister of Caroline Gradt, in Chicago, Illinois. Together, they had 2 children: Lawrence and James.

Uncle Bert died on 29 Dec 1974 and buried on 31 Dec 1974 at St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, Illinois. His obituary stated:

Chicago Tribune (IL) - December 30, 1974 - McDERMOTT Deceased Name: Lawrence B. McDermott Lawrence B. McDermott, beloved husband of Edith, nee Gradt; loving father of Lawrence A. (Elizabeth) and James (Marjorie); dear brother of Sister Monica, O.P.; fond grandfather of Lawrence D., Mary Eileen, Ann Marie, Patricia, Michael, Daniel, Catherine, Megan, Sarah, Jamie and Molly. Funeral Tuesday, December 31, 9:30 a.m., from the Schielka Funeral Home, 7710 W. Addison St., to St. Francis Borgia Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Joseph. Please omit flowers. NA 5-3444

The Eleventh Child and the Fifth Son of Michael and Mary McDermott: Bernard Anthony

The Grave Marker of Uncle Bernie

The McDermott Family circa 1912 Bernard is seated in front on the right

Bernard Anthony was born on 25 Apr 1899 in Chicago, Illinois. He was baptized on 7 May 1899 at Visitation Parish, Chicago, Illinois.

Uncle Bernie married a woman named Florence. Together, they had 3 children: George, Mary Louise, and Maureen.

Uncle Bernie died on 28 Oct 1958. He was buried on 31 Oct 1958 at St. Mary's Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. His obituary states:

Chicago Tribune (IL) - October 29, 1958
McDERMOTT
Deceased Name: Bernard A. McDermott --Bernard A. McDermott, beloved father of George and Maureen; dear brother of Sarah Phelan, Agnes Scanlon, Sister Mary Monica O. P., Veronica Karr, and Lawrence [Edith]. Funeral Thursday, 9:30 a.m., from funeral home, 7710 Addison street, to St. Francis Borgia church. Interment St. Mary's. NAtional 2-7444.

The Tenth Child and the Sixth Daughter of Michael and Mary McDermott: Rose Veronica

The Grave Marker for Veronica & Peter Karr

Mom & Veronica (Granny) Karr

The 1930 Chicago Census with Rose Veronica Karr - It is Kass on the 1930 Census

The 1920 Chicago Census with Rose Veronica McDermott

The 1910 Chicago Census with Rose Veronica McDermott

The 1900 Chicago Census with Rose Veronica McDermott

Rose was born on 1 Jul 1897 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois. She was baptized in the Catholic Church on 11 Jul 1897. In some documents, she is Rose Veronica, while others she is Veronica Rose. No one ever called her Rose, to my knowledge. She was the baby girl of the family.

Rose Veronica McDermott met and married Peter Karr (Kerr) on 29 Apr 1922 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Veronica died on 4 Jun 1967 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA at age 69, and was buried on 9 Jun 1967 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.

The Ninth Child and the Fourth Son of Michael and Mary McDermott: Leo Thomas

The Grave Marker for Uncle Leo

The 1930 Chicago Census with Uncle Leo, Aunt Caroline, and Cousin Leo

Uncle Leo's Draft Registration 5 Jun 1917

Uncle Leo was born on 15 Apr 1895 in Chicago, Illinois. He was baptized on 28 Apr 1895 at St. Basil-Visitation Church, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

Uncle Leo met and married Caroline Gradt, which must have been the talk of the family, as she was Jewish. They divorced at some point in time. Uncle Leo died on 8 Oct 1947 in Chicago, Illinois.

Caroline died on 4 Feb 1954 in Chicago, Illinois and was buried at the Waldheim Cemetery, Chicago, Cook, Illinois on 8 Feb 1954. Waldheim is a Jewish Cemetery, from my understanding. Together, they had one son, Leo Thomas Jr.

Her obituary states: 1954-02-07 Chicago Tribune (IL) GRADT Edition: Chicago Tribune Caroline Gradt, beloved daughter of the late John and Augusta, dear sister of Erna Masa and the late William, sister-in-law of John Masa, aunt of John, George, William, and Richard Gradt, Carolyn Hendricks, Edith McDermott, and the late Corp. Robert Masa and Harriet Gradt. Resting at funeral home, 2130-32 W. 21st street. Eastern Star services Sunday, Feb. 7, at 8 p.m., under auspices of Waller chapter, No. 823. Funeral Monday, 2 p.m. Interment Waldheim. VIrginia 7-7758. Copyright 1954, Chicago Tribune.

The Eighth Child and the Fifth Daughter of Michael and Mary McDermott: Bridget Therese

Sister Monica on the right - Unknown nun on the left

Sister Monica

Barbara, Sister Monica, and Cousin Michael

The 1930 Minneapolis Census with Sister Monica

Bridget Therese was born 6 Sep 1892 in Chicago, Illinois. She is the eighth child and the fifth daughter of Michael and Mary McDermott.

Bridget became a Sinsinawa Dominican nun and changed her name to Sister Monica. She died on 8 May 1979 in Sinsinawa, Grant, Wisconsin.

According to a letter from Sister Marie Laurence states: "A quiet but resolute dedication to prayer and to teaching characterized the 63 years of Dominican religious life which opened into Eternity for Sister Monica McDermott on May 8 at St. Dominic Villa.

Sister Monica was 86 years of age. Ill health brought Sister to the Villa last year. She had become happily adjusted there when her illness reached an acute condition in the last few weeks of her life. Sister Monica died of bronchial pneumonia.

Sister Monica was born September 6. 1892 in Chicago, one of twelve children - six boys and six girls. Their parents, Mary Fitzpatrick and Michael McDermott were born in England and Ireland respectively.

Growing up on Chicago's South Side, the McDermott's benefited from a devout religious atmosphere and a close family relationship. Sister Monica was baptized Theresa in Visitation Church and received most of her early schooling in St. Gabriel parish.

She worked for the Chicago Telephone Company before entering St. Clara Novitiate, where she was received August 4, 1914 and professed a year later at the age of 23.

Sister Monica's mission assignments, entirely in the Midwest, were carried out faithfully and fruitfully in congregation schools in Kansas City, Bloomington, Minneapolis (three schools), South St. Paul, Rockford, Chicago (six schools), Waukegan, Milwaukee (two schools), Peoria and Winnetka.

Sister retired from the classroom about 1968 and in her last mission assignment, Sts. Faith, Hope and Charity, she tutored small groups. After four years there, she retired to St. Clara in 1972.

Sister Monica's spiritual life was nourished by a fervent devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, expressed in her leisure years in a daily Holy Hour. She recited the fifteen mysteries of the Rosary each day. A private devotion to St. Therese of Lisieux was rewarded by numerous signs of the rose, though her prayers might not always be answered as requested, her great Faith told her it was heard.

A lovely sensitivity to the need of others, especially the sick, elicited many acts of charity, which the recipients recall with gratitude. Her 53 years of classroom teaching spent mostly in the intermediate grades with an exactness of method and firmness of discipline, earned for Sister Monica the recognition of excellent teacher from her colleagues.

Afflicted early in life with a hearing difficulty, she underwent corrective surgery but as years went on, her hearing again suffered impairment and she found communication more difficult Sister was very devoted to her many brothers and sisters all of whom she outlived. Her interest in their interests was passed on to the third and fourth generations.

Mary Jo Grill, who had leg trouble from infancy and underwent several hospitalizations, was the most recent subject of Sister's prayers. With her parents, Keith and Sharon Grill, her brothers, Tom, Greg and Jerry, and her sister, Susan, Mary Jo, now healthily active, came to the funeral and was in her father's arms as the last Alleluia was sung at her great, grand aunt's graveside.

Sister Monica's family love was reciprocal. Her sister-in-law, Edith, whose husband, Lawrence, was the last McDermott before Sister to die (1974) and members of her family, came frequently to take Sister out to dinner and a ride, which she thoroughly enjoyed. Edith and her daughter, Monica (Mrs. Matthew Kreten) [error, Monica is Agnes (McDermott) Ames daughter] visited Sister the day she died. Funeral services were May 11 in Queen of the Rosary Chapel where Fathers Raymond Ashbrener, T. M. Sparks and T. D. Smith concelebrated the Mass of the Resurrection, preceded by the Morning Praise for the faithfully departed.

Sisters Norine Hatch and Monan Burns were cross and candlebearers; Lawrence McDermott, nephew, and Sisters Martha Wiegand and Francis Mary were the readers. In the Offertory procession Edith and Betty McDermott (Mrs. Lawrence, Jr.), with Matthew and Monica Kreten and Tom and Susan Grill carried gifts to the alter. Representing her profession group were Sisters Ambrose and Vitalis.

Other relatives who came to pay final tribute to Sister Monica, the last of her generation, were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Standish, Orland Park; Mrs. Arthur Neff and Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Kreten of Tinley Park; Mrs. Edith McDermott, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McDermott, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Farrell, all of Chicago.

Sister Monica was always at her place in Chapel, Refectory, Community Room. May she find a very special place in the Eternal Mansion!

Notes from Sister Marie Laurence Kortendick, O.P., Archivist, The Sinsinawa Dominicans, Sinsinawa, WI 53824 [March 11, 1991]:

Sister's teaching assignments were:

Holy Name, Kansas City, MO (2 years);

Trinity School, Bloomington, IL (4 years);

Incarnation School (9 years) and Annunciation School (1 year), Minneapolis, MN;

St. Augustine School, South St. Paul, MN (1 year);

Incarnation, again, Minneapolis, MN (1 year);

St. Patrick School, Rockford, IL (3 years);

St. Jarlath School, Chicago, IL (3 years);

St. Albert School, Minneapolis, MN (4 years);

Immaculate Conception School, Waukegan, IL (1 year);

St. Barnabas School, Chicago, IL (3 years);

St. Thomas School, Milwaukee, WI (1 years);

St. Sabina School, Chicago, IL (1 year);

Epiphany School, Chicago, IL (2 years);

Other missions: St. Giles, Oak Park, IL;

St. Thomas More, Chicago, IL;

Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity, Winnetka, IL;

St. Matthew, Milwaukee, MN;

St. Bernard, Peoria, IL;

St. Patrick and St. Brendan, Rockford, IL;

She was at St. Clara, Sinsinawa, WI 6 years before her death."

The Seventh Child and the Fourth Daughter of Michael and Mary McDermott: Agnes Josephine

The Gravestone of Anthony & Agnes Ames

Aunt Ag was born on 19 Apr 1891 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the fourth daughter and seventh child of Michael and Mary McDermott.

Aunt Ag met and married Anthony Ames 4 Jun 1915 in Chicago, Illinois. Anthony died in January 1942 at age 54. They had one child, Monica. Agnes remarried Patrick Scanlon.

Aunt Ag died 19 Oct 1971 and was buried on 22 Oct 1971 at St. Mary's Cemetery, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

The Sixth Child and Third Son of Michael and Mary McDermott: Francis Edward

The Obituary for Frank McDermott

A Correction to the Death Certificate for Frank McDermott

The Cook County Death Certificate for Frank McDermott

Article Regarding the Death of Frank McDermott

The 1930 Chicago Census with Frank and Marie McDermott

The 1920 Chicago Census with Frank McDermott

Uncle Frank was born 28 Apr 1889 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the middle son of Michael and Mary McDermott.

Uncle Frank met and married Marie Cotter, although, the date is unknown at this time. However, Frank is still living with his father in the 1920 census. From the 1930 census, they were married about 2 years at the time, so roughly 1928 they were married. They had no known offspring.

Frank died 6 November 1930 of natural causes. It was first believed he was mugged as he was found lying in an alley around 224 S. Aberdeen. It is believed that Marie remarried, but it is not known to whom she married.