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I wanted to take a few moments to express my thoughts about my visit to the cemetery Friday.
I am so grateful to the group for having found the burial plot information for me prior to my driving in from Detroit. I expected my g.grandfather's first daughter not to have a grave marker (I wasn't quite prepared to find out that she was buried in a "rental grave"), but I hadn't prepared myself to see that his wife and second daughter did not have a marker at their grave. I am hoping to look into options to mark their resting place in the future.
I visit cemeteries regularly, and I can say that I have never been to a cemetery quite like Bohemian National Cemetery before. From the moment I entered the cemetery, I was in awe of the many beautiful and unique monuments. Further, I was impressed and happy to see how well the buildings and grounds have been kept up considering their age. Some of the older cemeteries I’ve visited have made me feel sick, especially the mausoleum my g.grandmother is interred here, in Detroit.
I enjoyed looking at the photos and trinkets enclosed in all of the niches. I’ve never seen such lovely displays.
The cemetery truly is a beautiful resting place for so many. Much gratitude to all who contribute to the upkeep of the grounds, restoration efforts, and the preservation of history.
when was the east fence line moved closer to the college?
Hello! I just recently learned that my Grandmother is buried in your lovely cemetery. I was wondering if there is any way I could obtain a picture of her headstone/marker. Here is her information: buried under the name “Barbara Daley". If you need any further information to assist me in my quest please contact me via FB messenger or by email.
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Thank you so very much for all your help Carol. Being able to see my Oma's headstone again, made me have happy tears. You are so wonderful to check things out for me.
By closing the doors.
We have been tending grave(s) since 1935 at this truly historic gem. Is anyone else distressed by the lack of needed ground/road crew to maintain Bohemian National Cemetery? This does not appear to be on anyone's radar nor am I aware of any strategic endowment planning or fundraising for keeping the grave areas free from fallen limbs, dead trees and in general garbage pick up. I and our family in the past years have gladly cleaned, pruned, planted and kept our plots and the surrounding grave areas clean of debris. Visiting yesterday the condition of many of the interior roads are a hazard to drive. I would be concerned if I were on the Board about liability due to unsafe conditions.
Interesting that while these glaring omissions are noticeable ESPECIALLY when visiting other cemeteries where the grounds are maintained including fencing, we see a CUBS wall, fountain and planting at entrance and other details that are not in the best interest of those who have had generations buried here not to mention those incoming families....
Thank you.
Just saw the banner for the tombstone tours! I'd have gone this month if I had seen on FB sooner!
Hoping you can help me with a question. Many of my ancestors are at BNC, including 8 family members in a mausoleum. It was put up around 1926. We were there yesterday doing our annual pilgrimage and cleaning. Can anyone tell me what material was used to build the mausoleums? Thanks for any help!
About 10 years ago, I visited with my mother to get information about my great grandfather, Vaclav Vana. There was some old newspaper articles about the cemetery in the lobby. Mom told me he was important to the cemetery - on the board or something, especially around the time of Anton Cermak's death. Is there anyplace I can look for more information or get a copy of the newspaper articles?
Part of our current Traditional Bohemian Folk Dolls collection, minus 3 that were borrowed to be cleaned up & not returned.... Looking to add to this collection in a big way, Help Out if you can, Thanx , Rob
Open request to Friends of the Cemetery , Im lookin for Traditional BOHEMIAN Dolls to further the collection at the Cemetery ,im not buying ,im lookin for donated pieces ,im sure some of you ladies out there have some SOMEWHERE , Donate them for Historic purposes ,the Bohemian Culture doesnt have many Historical places left these days ,we must Maintain & Keep the Bohemian Spirit alive , GIVE ME A HAND < PLEASE , Rob Charlemagne, BNC Caretaker
Friends of Bohemian National Cemetery was founded in 2004 to promote the historical significance, enhance the beauty and preserve the artistic heritage of Bohemian National Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois.
