Illinois Statewide Death Index, Pre1916 Name of Deceased: WISNER, FRANK M Date: 1906-04-02 City: CHICAGO Age: 03 YR Sex: U Vol. Page Certificate No.: 00019873 County: COOK
Sudden Death. On Tuesday, April third at Chicago, occurred the sudden death of little Frank M. Wisner, the three and a half years old son of Mr. and Mrs. L.S. Wisner, who reside on the George Wedge farm east of town. Mrs. Wisner had gone to Chicago to visit with friends for a few days, taking her children with her. While there the little boy was suddenly taken quite seriously ill and a doctor was summoned at once but in spite of all that medical aid and careful nursing could do, the little fellow passed away Tuesday after being sick only four days. The cause of his death being peritonitis. The funeral was held at the home and the remains were laid to rest in the Antioch Hillside Cemetery.
Another child of the same family was taken very sick the same week and for a number of days recovery seemed doubtful but we are glad to state that at present he is on the gain.
Card Of Thanks. We wish to thank the friends and neghbors for their kind assistance during the sickness and death of our son. Mr. and Mrs. L.S. Wisner.
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Day of death April 2, 1906
The temperature on April 2, 1906 was between 0.2 °C and 12.5 °C and averaged 6.3 °C. There was 10.1 hours of sunshine (78%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the east. Source: KNMI
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