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