SOLON Obituaries

Alabama Deaths 1908-59

The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles September 9, 2007
Jack Solen
Jack Solen died July 23 at 76. He is survived by his son, Earl; daughters, Laurie (Steven Fleishman)
and Julie (Israel Paluch); and four grandchildren. Mount Sinai

Martin "Marty" Solon  (Published in the Contra Costa Times on 7/17/2003)
Solon, Martin 'Marty', 53, of Livermore. Survived by his spouse Linda Solon. 
A Service Advisor at Hayward Dodge.
Services will be private. 
Arrangements by:
	Wilson Family Funeral Chapel
	3070 East Avenue
	Livermore, CA 94550
	(925) 443-4500.

San Jose Mercury News October 30, 2002
Phyllis G. Solon
SOLON, Phyllis G. -- Entered into rest San Jose, CA October 27, 2002. Beloved wife of Cyrus J.
Solon for 60 years, this coming January 2, 2003. Loving mother of Thomas Solon and his wife Carol
and Holly Solon-Garrison. Devoted grandmother of Jeremy, Scott and David. Cherished
great-grandmother of Jordan, Kahlon, Nickolas and Jakab. A native of California, age 81 years.
  A founding member of Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary and an active member of St. Edwards
Episcopal Church, San Jose.
  Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Saturday November 2, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at St.
Edwards Episcopal Church, 15040 Union Ave., San Jose. Donations to Pathway Hospice, 201 San Antonio
Circil, #104, Mountain View, CA 94040, appreciated. LIMA FAMILY ERICKSON MORTUARY, serving the family.

San Diego Union-Tribune August 29, 2000 Edition 1, 7 Page B-6:7 B-8:1
Jerry Solon Oct. 2, 1968-Aug. 9, 2000 
Jerry Solon, 31, of San Diego died Aug. 9. He was born in San Diego. Mr. Solon was a cashier at
Albertsons. 
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Kirby; son, Jerry Michael; mother, Rosita Jingco; father, Melcor
Solon; sisters Diane Esparza, Yvonne Simpson and Katherine Antiqua; and brothers Michael and
Christopher. 
Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. today, Cypress View Chapel, 3953 Imperial Ave., San Diego. Services: 1 p.m.
tomorrow, at the chapel. (Submitted by Merril Bourne)

San Francisco Chronicle October 17, 1985 Final Edition Page 43
Gregory Kent Solon 
Historical novelist Gregory Kent Solon died in his Pacific Heights home yesterday after a short
illness. He was 62.
Mr. Solon wrote ''The Three Legions'' in 1956, about the Roman military, and ''Let Us Find Heroes''
in 1960. He also wrote numerous other novels.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17, before World War II, and during the war became a
tail gunner with the Ninth Air Force and flew 175 missions. He was awarded the Silver Star. 
Mr. Solon is survived by his wife, Anne-Marie; five children, Alan Solon of Greenbrae, Denise
Siboni of Paris, and Odette Martin and Robert and Lawrence Solon, all of Ross; a sister, Suzanne
Irvine of Corte Madera, and a brother, John of Seattle.
Private services will be held by the Neptune Society. The family prefers donations to Friends of
Brain Tumor Research at 2169 Union Street, San Francisco, 94123, or the Cerebral Palsy Association,
25 Taylor Street, San Francisco, 94102. (Submitted by Merril Bourne)

Riverside National Cemetery

Riverside, Riverside County, California
(http://www.interment.net/data/us/ca/riverside/rivnat/s/riverside%5Fs19.htm)

* Records with an asterisk at the end indicates those that have not
been verified by the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs. Please 
visit "VA Cemetery Verification Project" for details on what this
means.
 
Solen, Jeffry Lewis, b. 09/03/1984, d. 09/03/1984, Plot: 12A 13, bur. 09/10/1984, *
Solon, James H, b. 10/04/1911, d. 11/19/1979, SGT USA, Plot: 7 3308, bur. 11/23/1979, *
Solon, Ruth , b. 06/02/1911, d. 12/31/1980, Plot: 7 1308, bur. 01/06/1981, *

San Francisco National Cemetery

San Francisco, San Francisco County, California
(http://www.interment.net/data/us/ca/sanfran/sfnat/san%5Ffran%5Fsolsteg.htm)

* Records with an asterisk at the end indicates those that have not
been verified by the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs. Please 
visit "VA Cemetery Verification Project" for details on what this
means.

Solon, Mary C, d. 11/25/1901, COLORED SERVANT, Nov 25 1901, Plot: POST 78, *

Los Angeles National Cemetery

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
(http://www.interment.net/data/us/ca/losangeles/lanat/s/lanat%5Fs14.htm)

* Records with an asterisk at the end indicates those that have not
been verified by the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs. Please 
visit "VA Cemetery Verification Project" for details on what this
means.

Solon, Harvey E, d. 02/23/1974, SP 5 USA, Plot: 4A A-39, *

Rocky Mountain News May 12, 2002 Final Edition Local Section
SOLON, VIRGINIA "GINNY"
Virginia W. "Ginny" Solon, loving mother and homemaker, died May 9, 2002 in Littleton, Colorado
of respiratory failure. She was 81. Born in Toledo, Ohio on June 7, 1920, she began a brief career
in the late 1930's as a big-band singer with her sister, Gloria, and friend, Wilma Schlageter. They
formed "The Three of Us" and toured the country with the Reggie Childs Orchestra, singing for NBC
Radio and recording many old favorites. Life's journey took her from Ohio to New Jersey,
California, Connecticut and finally to Colordo, where she settled with her husband and three of
four children (daughter Kristina remained in Toledo). Mrs. Solon enjoyed a very quiet later life,
playing piano, dancing and growing the most beautiful roses, all while surrounded by the family she
cherished. Christmas in her home was never quite perfect unless she played her favorite, "God Bless
the Child" on piano. She and her husband, Jack, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2000,
two months before his passing at age 84. Mrs. Solon is preceded in death by her husband, F.J.
"Jack" Solon, Jr. She is survived by a sister, Eunice Luken of Toledo, OH; by daughters: Kristina
Louise Solon of Whitehouse, OH and Deborah Jean Solon of Littleton, CO; by sons: Stephen Michael
(Leslie) Solon and Scott Faustin Solon, both of Littleton, CO; and by her much beloved care-giver
Cita Bael of Lakewood, CO. Visitation, Monday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; with services, Tuesday 1 p.m.; both
at Drinkwine Family Mortuary. Interment to Littleton Cemetery. (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Rocky Mountain News May 11, 2002 Final Edition Local Section
SOLON, VIRGINIA "GINNY"
Virginia W. "Ginny" Solon of Littleton. Visitation, Monday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. with Service, Tuesday
1 p.m., both at Drinkwine Mortuary. Interment to Littleton Cemetery. (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Colorado Springs, CO The Gazette November 24, 1996 Page 8
PATRICK SOLON 
PATRICK SOLON, 69, died Nov. 23, 1996, from cancer at a local care facility. He was retired after
working for 43 years in the automobile industry, working as a dealer with Pat Solon Oldsmobile in
Portland, Ore., and several local dealerships.
  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Pikes Peak Funeral Home, 3825 Airport Road. The
funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Gardens Chapel, 3825 Airport Road, with the Rev.
Timothy Grassinger officiating.
  Mr. Solon was born Dec. 9, 1926, in Kadoka, S.D., to Harold and Mary (Mulquinn) Solon, who are deceased.
He was married July 26, 1980, in Colorado Springs to Margaret Dankenbring, who lives in Colorado Springs.
  He is also survived by four sons, David of Colorado Springs, Art of Albuquerque, N.M., Jim of
Pasadena, Calif., and Paul of San Francisco; three daughters, Mary of Las Cruces, N.M., Susan
Emmons of Greeley and Kathryn Halbach of Zagreb, Croatia; two stepdaughters, Chris Ahern of
Colorado Springs and Linda Corwine of Montrose; a brother, James of Spearfish, S.D.; and eight
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael John.
  Mr. Solon served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946 in the Pacific Theater. He loved sports.
He had lived in Colorado Springs since 1975, previously living in Rapid City, S.D.
  Memorial contributions may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice, 3630 Sinton Road, Suite 302, Colorado
Springs 80907. (Patrick is ours & was the father of Art who drowned in Jamaica)
(Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

The Hartford Courant January 5, 2002 Page B5
BELLA (ROSEN) SOLON 
Bella (Rosen) Solon, 103, of Bridgeville, PA, formerly of Newington, died Wednesday (January 2,
2002). She was the widow of Max Solon. Born in Russia, she lived in the Hartford area most of her
life, moving to Pennsylvania six years ago. Until age 95, Mrs. Solon did volunteer work at the
former Newington Children's Hospital. She leaves a son, Eugene Solon of Tucson, AZ; a son-in-law,
Edwin Schuman of Pittsburgh, PA; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was
predeceased by a daughter, Dorothy (Solon) Schuman; and devoted caregiver and long-time family
friend, Sylvia Rojas. Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 6, 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel of
the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford with interment in Albany Jewish Center
Cemetery, Garden St., Hartford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The
Connecticut Children's Medical Center, 282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106.
(Submitted by Merril Bourne)

The Hartford Courant October 31, 1998 Page B4
CHRISTINA (SOLAN) TEIXEIRA 
Christina (Solan) Teixeira, 59, of Hog Hill Road, East Hampton, widow of Joaquin D. "Jack" Teixeira 
Sr., died Thursday (Oct. 29, 1998) at Middlesex Hospital, Middletown. She was born in Lakeville on
July 31, 1939, daughter of Armilla (Rossiter) Solan of Lakeville and the late Terrence Solan.
Before her retirement she was a Registered Nurse employed at Connecticut Valley Hospital,
Middletown. She was a graduate of Hartford Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1960. She was a
member of St. Patrick Church, East Hampton. Besides her mother she is survived by her loving family
of three sons, Joaquin D. ''Jack'' Teixeira Jr. of East Hampton, Sean R. Teixeira of Bath, ME,
David S. Teixeira of Southington; a daughter, Helen E. Peaslee of East Hampton; a brother, Terrence
Solan of Watertown, NY; four sisters, Maureen Erickson of Salisbury, Theresa Carlson of Cornwall,
Natalie Solan of Lakeville, Laura Wright of Lakeville, six grandchildren and several nephews and
nieces. The funeral service w ill be Monday (Nov. 2), 10 a.m. with a funeral liturgy at St. Patrick
Church, East Hampton. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery, East Hampton. Friends may call at
Spencer Funeral Home, 112 Main Street, East Hampton, Sunday (Nov. 1), 2-5 p.m. Th ose who prefer
may send memorial contributions to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 370 Wallingford 06492-0370.
(Submitted by Merril Bourne)

Name: MAX SOLON
File Number: 11658
Race: White
Age: 79 Years
Death Date: June 12, 1975
Death Place: Hartford, �, Connecticut
Marital Status: Married
Decedent's Last Spouse: BELL
State of Residence: Connecticut
Town of Residence: Newington

Name: SUSAN SOLON
Race: White
Age: 38 Years
Death Date: March 31, 1975
Death Place: New York
Marital Status: Married
Decedent's Last Spouse: EUGE
State of Residence: Connecticut
Town of Residence: New Hartford

St. Petersburg Times September 23, 2003
G. SYLVIA SOLON 
SOLON, G. SYLVIA, 83, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Sept. 20, 2003) at home. She was born in
Hanley, England, and came here in 1953 from Glens Falls, N.Y. She was a beautician for Connie's
Beauty Salon in Pinellas Park. She was a member of St. Jude's Cathedral. Survivors include a son,
Paul W. McMahon, St. Augustine; a daughter, Vicki Thibault, St. Petersburg; a sister, Lillian Gish,
Louisville, Ky.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. David C. Gross Funeral Homes and
Crematory, Central Avenue Chapel, St. Petersburg. (Submitted by Merril Bourne)

The Stuart News February 13, 2001 Page C4
Laura A. Solon 
STUART - Laura A. Solon, 84, of Stuart died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001, in Salerno Bay Manor, Stuart.
  A native of Toledo, Ohio, she lived in Stuart for 13 years. She moved here from Pittsburgh. She
was a homemaker.
  Survivors include her husband of 54 years, William D. Solon of Stuart; a daughter, Suzanne
Vazzano and husband Stephen of Stowe, Vt.; two sons, William D. Solon of Martha's Vineyard, Mass.,
and ouglas John Solon and wife Bonnie of Moretown, Vt.; a sister, Virginia Schrader of Toledo; four
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
  A service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at Peace Presbyterian Church, Stuart. The Rev.
James L. Bailey II will officiate.
  Those who wish may contribute to the Alzheimer's Community Care Association, 1111 S. Federal
Highway, Suite 222, Stuart, FL 34994.
  Arrangements are under the direction of Young & Prill Funeral Home, Stuart. (Submitted by Merril Bourne)

St. Petersburg Times June 2, 1999
Christopher J. Solon 
SOLON, CHRISTOPHER J., 87, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (May 30, 1999) at the VA Medical Center
at Bay Pines. He came here in 1969 from his native Forest Hills, N.Y., where he was a porter for
the New York City Transit Authority. He was an Army veteran and a member of the VFW and the Elks
Lodge. He was a member of Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, where he was a former usher. Survivors
include his wife, G. Sylvia; a stepdaughter, Vicki Thibault, St. Petersburg; a stepson, Paul
McMahon, Homosassa; a sister, Lillian Keller, Sarasota; and two nephews, Bob Bauer, Sarasota, and
George Bauer, New York. (Submitted by Merril Bourne)

Ft. Lauderdale, FL Sun-Sentinel July 22, 1997 (Page 7B)
Ruth W. Solon 
PALM BEACH COUNTY: SOLON - Ruth W., of Delray Beach, FL, beloved wife of 
Paul K. Solon, after a brief illness in Cincinnati passed away on July 20, 1997 
at Eastgate Health Center. She was a volunteer at Boca Raton Memorial Hospital for 
16 years. She is survived by her husband Paul; daughter Ruth W. Hinton of Marathon, FL; 
three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Interment at Glendale, OH. In 
remembrances of Ruth, donation can be made at your favorite charity. 
(Submitted by Karen Beidelman)

The Miami Herald March 12, 1992 Page: 3BR
Jeanne Solon 
Jeanne Solon, 82, MARGATE, died Tuesday. Service in Paramus, N.J. Levitt-Weinstein Tamarac
Funeral Home. (Submitted by Merril Bourne)

The Tampa Tribune June 11, 1991 Section: PINELLAS NORTH Page: 5
ROBERT J. SOLAN 
ROBERT J. SOLAN, 71, of Redington Beach died Sunday at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Bay
Pines. He had lived in the area since 1981, moving from his native Chicago. He was a truck driver
for E.T.M.S. Trucking in Chicago. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army, and
was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Seminole, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No.
4256 in Madeira Beach, and the Pensioners of Teamsters Local No. 705 in Chicago. He is survived by
his wife, Florenz; two brothers, Andrew of Cudahy, Wis., and Harry of Chicago; and a sister, Jean
Modesti of Chicago. Raymond M. Hook and Son Funeral Home, Seminole. (Submitted by Merril Bourne)

Streator, IL Streator Daily Times-Press Thursday, March 24, 1988 (Page 3, Column 1)
Bonnie Solon, 61, of 4865 S. Atlantic, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., died at 
3 p.m. Wednesday at Fish Memorial Hospital, Fla.
   Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday with a mass of Christian burial 
at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
   Visitation will be after 9 a.m. Saturday at Solon Funeral Home.
   Born Sept. 12, 1926, in Oak Park, Illinois, she was the daughter of Edward F. and 
Bernice (Carter) Rodgers.
   Surviving are sons, Timothy and David Solon, both of Streator, Terence Solon of 
St. Charles, Donald Solon of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Mark Solon of Phoenix, Ariz.; 
a daughter, Michelle Solon, of Phoenix; nine grandchildren; and a brother, Jack A. 
Rodgers, of Mercer Island, Wash.
   She was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Rodgers.
   A graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science, she resided in Florida the 
past seven years, moving there from Streator.
   Memorials may be directed to Immaculate Conception Church renovation fund.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Additional note:  Bonnie and John J. "Jack" Solon were divorced and she moved to 
Florida.  Jack and his son Timothy ran the Solon Funeral Home together until John
retired.  Recently, Timothy retired and sold the business to his associates, Baker 
& Telford.  The Funeral Home still carries the Solon name, as well as the new owners.
(Submitted by Melva J. Solon)

The Miami Herald January 7, 1987 Page: 6PB
Maybelle Solon 
SOLON, Maybelle, 76, of Boca Raton, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. today, Menorah Gardens and
Funeral Chapels, Deerfield Beach. (Submitted by Merril Bourne)

The Miami Herald January 19, 1985 Page: 8BR
Samuel SOLON 
SOLON, Samuel, 81, of Tamarac, died Thursday. Services 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Riverside Memorial Chapels
Tamarac. (Submitted by Merril Bourne)

The Miami Herald March 3, 1984 Page: 3PB
Joseph M. SOLON 
SOLON, Joseph M., 76, of Boca Raton, died Thursday. Graveside services 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Boca
Raton Moseleum, Boca Raton. Menorah Chapels, Deerfield Beach. BROWARD COUNTY (Submitted by Merril Bourne)

Florida National Cemetery

Bushnell, Sumter County, Florida
(http://www.interment.net/data/us/fl/sumter/flornat/florida%5Fsmospl.htm)

* Records with an asterisk at the end indicates those that have not
been verified by the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs. Please 
visit "VA Cemetery Verification Project" for details on what this
means.

Solan, Robert J, b. 01/30/1920, d. 06/09/1991, PFC US ARMY, Plot: 104 2157, bur. 06/12/1991, *

Bay Pines National Cemetery

Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida
(http://www.interment.net/data/us/fl/pinellas/baypinat/bay%5Fpines%5Fsnste.htm)

* Records with an asterisk at the end indicates those that have not
been verified by the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs. Please 
visit "VA Cemetery Verification Project" for details on what this
means.
 
Solan, Albert, b. 03/31/1924, d. 07/28/1990, SGT USA, Plot: 55 36-8, bur. 08/20/1990, *

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution December 30, 2001 Metro News Section Page C10
SAM SOLON  
SAM SOLON, 70, of St. Paul, Minn., longtime state senator and a son of Greek immigrants who worked
for three decades to bring state projects and money to his hometown of Duluth, died Friday of liver
cancer. Despite pleading guilty to telecommunications fraud Solon was re-elected.
(Submitted by Merril Bourne)

Page: 106
Name: Anna Solon
Birth Date: 1820
Death Date: 1889
Cemetery: St. Joseph
Town: MC

Page: 106
Name: Martin Solon
Birth Date: 1806
Death Date: 1903
Cemetery: St. Joseph
Town: MC

Page: 184
Name: Anna Solon
Birth Date: 1856
Death Date: 1924
Cemetery: Old Cath.
Town: Oelwein
Comment: (Mrs. M. M.)

Page: 184
Name: Katie Solon
Birth Date: 1886
Death Date: 20 May 1902
Cemetery: Old Cath.
Town: Oelwein

Page: 184
Name: M. M. Solon
Birth Date: 1855
Death Date: 1931
Cemetery: Old Cath.
Town: Oelwein

Page: 184
Name: Rachel Solon
Birth Date: 21 Oct 1889
Death Date: Not Given
Cemetery: Old Cath.
Town: Oelwein

Page: 754
Name: Albert Solon
Birth Date: 1915
Death Date: 1922
Cemetery: Rose Hill
Town: Shenandoah, Grant

Page: 754
Name: Delbert Solon
Birth Date: Jan 1922
Death Date: 1915
Cemetery: Rose Hill
Town: Shenandoah, Grant

Page: 754
Name: Joseph Solon
Death Date: 19 Jan 1921
Cemetery: Rose Hill
Town: Shenandoah, Grant
Comment: Infant

Page: 754
Name: Swain Solon
Cemetery: Rose Hill
Town: Shenandoah, Grant
Comment: Infant

Worcester Telegram & Gazette December 27, 2002 Final Edition Page B5
Kathleen A. Solon, 81 
MONONA, Wis. -- Kathleen A. (Moir) Solon, 81, of Monona, formerly of Worcester, Mass., died
Wednesday, Dec. 25, at her daughter's home after a long battle with cancer.
Her husband, John J. Solon, predeceased her. She leaves two sons, John J. Solon of Madison and
Christopher Solon of Oconomowoc; two daughters, Mary Bingham and Anma ``Anne'' Ingeana of Madison;
brother, George Moir of Upton, Mass.; a sister, Margaret Richardson of West Boylston, Mass.; four
grandchildren; nephews and nieces. She was born in Worcester, daughter of George and Margaret
(McLellen) Moir. She received an associate's degree in nursing from Milwaukee Technical College in 1971.
Mrs. Solon worked at St. Michael's Hospital, Milwaukee.
The funeral will be held in Monona. Gunderson East Funeral Home, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, is
directing arrangements. (Submitted by Merril Bourne)

Worcester Telegram & Gazette October 21, 1994 Page B5
SOPHIA SOLON, 87 
AGAWAM - Sophia (Sedares) Solon, 87, of 29 Western Drive, formerly of Worcester, a retired sales
representative, died Saturday in Heritage Hall Nursing Home.
Her husband, Louis Solon, died in 1958. She leaves two daughters, Aglaia Solon of Pelham, N.Y., and
Franceska E. Solon of Agawam; a sister, Jennie Cronin of Auburn; and two nephews. She was born in
Worcester, daughter of Angelo and Aglaia (Sedares) Sedares, and lived in Worcester for many years
before moving to Springfield and then to Agawam.
Mrs. Solon was a sales representative for Martin L. Hall Co. in Boston, a coffee distributor,
before retiring in 1965. She was a member of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. George,
Springfield, and its Philoptohos Society, and the National Association of Business and Professional
Women. 
Funeral services were held Wednesday in Agawam Funeral Home, 184 Main St. Burial was in Oak Grove
Cemetery. (Submitted by Merril Bourne)

Springfield, MA Union-News October 17, 1994 AGAWAM/WEST SPRINGFIELD Edition Page 16
Sophia Solon 
Sophia (Sedares) Solon, 87, of 29 Western Drive, a retired sales representative for the Martin L.
Hall Co. of Boston, a coffee distributor, died Saturday in a local nursing home. She retired in
1965. Born in Worcester, she lived in Springfield before moving to Agawam in 1961. She was a member
of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral and a member of its Philoptohos Society. She was also a
member of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs. Her husband, Louis
Solon died in 1958. She leaves two daughters, Aglaia of Pelham, N.Y., and Franceska E. of Agawam
and a sister, Jennie Cronin of Auburn. The funeral will be Wednesday morning at the Agawam Funeral
Home with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday afternoon and evening.
(Submitted by Merril Bourne)

Springfield, MA Union-News December 21, 1989 Edition: CHICOPEE/HOLYOKE STAFF Page: 45
Louis Solin; aided S. Hadley youths 
Louis Solin, 75, of 152 Lathrop St., a retired attorney and psychologist in Holyoke and this town, 
died Tuesday in Holyoke Hospital.
In 1966, he co-founded Personal Counseling Associates, which works with youth drug and alcohol 
rehabilitation programs.
He retired in 1986.
He was the manager and secretary of the Charles Belsky & Sons law firm for many years.
Born in Holyoke, he lived there most of his life before moving to South Hadley in 1965.
He was a member of Sons of Zion Synagogue in Holyoke, and served as its youth activities chairman.
For several years, he also coached Little League baseball.
He pursued independent studies at Ohio State University, where he was a featherweight boxer and won 
the Golden Gloves.
He received a juris-doctor degree from Boston University, and his master's degree in education and 
clinical psychology from Springfield College in 1965.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, and served with the Field Artillery in the North African and 
Italian campaigns.
He leaves his wife, the former Gloria B. Belsky Klarfield; a son, Peter J. of Falls Church, Va.; a brother, 
Abner of Zephyr Springs, Fla., and a grandson.
A memorial service will be conducted Jan. 19 in Sons of Zion Synagogue. Burial details will be announced later.
Edward F. Day Funeral Home of Holyoke is in charge.
Memorial contributions may be made to Open Arms Farms Inc., a non-profit organization for the head-injured 
at Route 1, Box 40-H, Haywood, Va., 22722. LENGTH: 9

Lynn, MA Lynn Daily Evening Item 2 Feb 1981
Mrs. Agnes L. (SOLAN) Nevins
[In the County Mayo Family History Center, I think Agnes is listed as
Bridget SOLAN as the date of birth matches.]
Agnes (Bridget SOLAN) Nevins
Born Cloonboy, Mayo, IRE 4 Feb. 1894 Died Lynn, MA Jan 1981
Obituary; 
Mrs. Agnes L. Nevins
  Lynn, --Mrs. Agnes L. (SOLAN) Nevins, 197 Linwood St., died Saturday at Lynn Hospital after a
lengthy illness.
  Mrs. Nevins was the widow of James J. Nevins.  Born in County Mayo, Ireland, she was the daughter
of the late Martin and Margaret (Riley) SOLAN.  She lived in Lynn for the past 60 years.  Mrs.
Nevins was a charter member of the Infant of Prague Guild, a member of St. Mary�s Ladies Sodality
and a communicant of St. Mary�s Church.
  She leaves two sons, John J. Nevins of Lynn and James F. Nevins of Oak Lawn, Ill.; a daughter,
Mrs. Marcella A. Costin of Lynn, wife of Richard Costin, former chairman of the board of assessors; 
12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  She was also the sister of the late John P. Solan, the
late Anna J. Solan and the late Sister Marcella, SMBV.
  The funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. from Landergan Funeral Home, 40 Nahant St.,
followed by a mass at St. Mary�s at 9. Burial will be in St. Mary�s Cemetery.
[N.B. According to information from the Mayo Family History Centre as well as notes passed on to
me, Sister Marcella, listed above as the sister of Agnes (SOLAN) Nevins and   Anna J. SOLAN, was
born in Claremorris, Mayo, IRE 28 July 1886 to Martin SOLAN and Bridget Cleary and died in Fort
Worth, TX on 4 July 1977.  She was baptized Mary Margaret SOLAN at the Kilcolman Parish on 4 Aug
1886.  Her mother died in Jan. 1886 and her father married Mary Anne  Reilly, the mother of Anna
J., Agnes (Bridget) and John Patrick SOLAN. Sister Marcella became a Sister of St. Mary of Namur in
Lockport, NY on 15 Oct 1904.] I know these two SOLAN families are related but I am not sure how.
 This is something I am still working on. (Submitted by Marianne Fisher)

John F. SOLAN [appeared in a Lynn paper near the time of their death.]
born Dorchester, MA 27 April 1904; died Lynn, MA Sept 1976
  [N.B.  This John F. Solan is NOT the brother of Anna J. SOLAN, Sister Marcella and 
Agnes (Bridget SOLAN) Nevins.  John F. SOLAN, was the son of Patrick SOLAN, my great Uncle.  
Patrick SOLAN was born in Claremorris, IRE, circa 1870 to Martin SOLAN and Mary Harrison 
and died in Dorchester, MA, on 21 April 1928. Patrick was brother to Mary, Bridget, Catherine, 
and Annie M. SOLAN.  Patrick, Delia (Bridget SOLAN) Shine, Catherine (SOLAN) Corliss and 
Annie M. (SOLAN) Walsh, my grandmother, are buried in St. Joseph�s Cemetery, West Roxbury, MA.]
Obituary: 
John F. SOLAN, 72 retired GE inspector
  LYNN - John F. SOLAN, Sr. 72, 68 Orchard St., died Saturday at Lynn Hospital after a brief
illness.
  Born in Dorchester, he was the son of the late Patrick J. and Annie (Cullinane) SOLAN. He was the
husband of Mrs. Kathleen (Kitty) SOLAN.  He had lived in Lynn for 40 years.
  Mr. SOLAN was employed for many years as an inspector at the General Electric West Lynn plant,
retiring in 1969.  His wife was a clerk for many years at the Lynn office of the Registry of
Motor Vehicles. He was past exalted ruler of the Lynn Lodge of Elks; past grand knight of the
former Dorchester Council Knights of Columbus, a member of the Valladolid Council of Knights of
Columbus in Lynn and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Society.
  He also leaves four daughters, Mrs. Patricia A. Crowe of Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Carol A. Nyberg of
Waldmohr, Germany, Mrs. Kathleen Burt of Cogan Station, PA and Mrs. Noreen Lazar of Nahant; two
sons John F. SOLAN Jr. of Bedford, NH and Richard J. SOLAN of Exeter, NH; nine grandchildren,
Robert, Elaine and Russell Crowe of Memphis, David, Kevin and Steven Burt of Cogan Station, Mark
and Tracy SOLAN of Bedford, NH and Aaron SOLAN of Exeter, NH and several nieces and nephews.
  The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the David J. Solimine Funeral Home, 444
Broadway, followed by a Mass at 10 in St. Patrick�s Church.
  Burial will be in St. Joseph�s Cemetery. [I think this cemetery is in West Roxbury, MA]
(Submitted by Marianne Fisher)

Miss Anna J. SOLAN [appeared in a Lynn paper near the time of their death.]
born Claremorris, County Mayo, IRE,  13 June 1896 died Lynn, MA Oct. 1969
Obituary: 
  Miss Anna J. SOLAN, 35 Atlantic Ave., Swampscott, died yesterday at Salem Hospital after a brief
illness.
  Born in Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Mrs. Mary
(Riley) SOLAN, and was a resident of Swampscott for 42 years.
  A member of St. John the Evangelist Church Sodality, she leaves two sisters, Mrs. James Nevins
of Lynn and Sister Marcella of Hollister, Calif. and a brother, John SOLAN of Manchester, England.
  She also leaves a niece, Mrs. Marcella Costin, wife of Lynn board of Assessors member Richard
Costin; and three nephews.  John Nevins of Lynn, James Nevins of Oak Lawn, Ill. and Martin SOLAN of
Claremorris, Ireland.
  The funeral will be held Tuesday at 8 a.m. in T.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 67 Ocean St., followed
by a Solemn Requiem Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church at 9.
  Burial will be in St. Mary�s Cemetery, Lynn. (Submitted by Marianne Fisher)

Michigan Death Index 1971-1996

 
First Name: Clearence 
Initial:   
Last Name: SOLAN  
Sex: Male 
Alias:   
Day of Birth: 20 
Month of Birth: February 
Year of Birth: 1908 
Day of Death: 18 
Month of Death: October 
Year of Death: 1978 
City of Residence: Birmingham 
County of Residence: Oakland 
State of Residence: Michigan 
City of Death: Detroit 
County of Death: Wayne 
State of Death: Michigan 
Death Certificate No.: 55569 

 
First Name: Louis 
Initial: F 
Last Name: SOLAN  
Sex: Male 
Alias:   
Day of Birth: 10 
Month of Birth: December 
Year of Birth: 1910 
Day of Death: 07 
Month of Death: August 
Year of Death: 1978 
City of Residence: Unknown 
County of Residence: Unknown 
State of Residence: 80 
City of Death: Detroit 
County of Death: Wayne 
State of Death: Michigan 
Death Certificate No.: 43559 

Minneapolis, MN Star Tribune December 6, 2003
Thomas F. Solon
Solon Thomas F., 80, formerly of Mpls, died Dec 2, 2003 in Sacramento, CA. Born May 8, 1923 he was
Army Capt in WW II, a civil engineer, realtor. "T"'s kind and loving soul will be missed by sons
Randy, Brian; daughter Casey; former wife Susan; sister Patricia; brother Jerry; 2 grandchildren; 4
nieces; 7 nephews; many relatives and friends. Mass was held Dec.4 in Twain Harte, CA. Military
honors TBA in Lake Tahoe.
.......................................
This Obit ran in one of 4 newspapers across the US. Star Tribune, Mpls on Sat. Dec 6, LA Times on
the 6th, Daytona News Journal on Monday 8th and Sonora paper on Monday 8th as well.

Solon, Thomas F., age 80, Twain Harte,CA (formally of Mpls) passed away Dec.2,2003 in Sacramento,CA 
of leukemia. Born in Minneapolis, MN May 8, 1923, "T" graduated from St.Thomas Academy in 1941. He
served as a well decorated Captain in the US Army during WW II 1942-46. Earned BS in Civil
Engineering from UM in 1953. Worked in aerospace for Goodyear, Litton and ITT until 1975. His later
years "T" was an accomplished Realtor/Investor/Entrepreneur. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying
hunting, fishing, and traveling. As the patriarch of the family, "T" was known for his kindness,
generosity, sense of humor, unconditional love, and positive outlook on life. He found ultimate
happiness in family, friends and good food. Preceded in death by his parents Milton & Helen Solon;
sisters Rosemary & Dorothy. Survived and greatly missed by sons Randy (Tiffany), Brian; daughter
Ryan-Casey (Tom)Gayton; sister Patricia(Thomas) Sogard, brother Jerry (Marcia); 2 grandchildren
Shaun and Nicole Gayton; 4  nieces, 7 nephews, other relatives & friends. Mass service to be held
on Thurs. Dec 4,2003,8:30am at All Saints Catholic Church, Twain Harte. Additional dedication,
military honors to be held in Lake Tahoe, CA at a later date. North Sacramento Funeral Home,
Sacramento,CA is in charge.
Tom's Memorial Service was held in May 2004 (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Duluth, MN Budgeteer News May 17, 2002
Demitra Solon
Demitra Solon, 95, formerly of West Third Street, Duluth, died Sunday, May 5, 2002, at Benedictine
Health Center. 
  Visitation was Monday at 4:30 p.m. with Trisagion Service at 7 p.m. at Dougherty Funeral Home.
Funeral Services were held Tuesday at Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church with the Rev.
Presbyter Philemon Sevastiades officiating. Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be
directed to the Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church in lieu of flowers. Arrangements were
handled by Dougherty Funeral Home. 
  Mrs. Solon was born March 16, 1907 in Meligala, Greece, and has been a Duluth resident since
1925. Demitra was an active and devoted member of the Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church
and its Philoptochos Society. 
  Demitra is survived by sons, Louis of Deerfield Beach, Fla., and Chris and Vlasie of Duluth; a
daughter, Bessie, of Duluth; a brother, Harry Stasinopoulos of Chicago; a sister, Mamie Lopardo, of
Chicago; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 
  She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas; a son, Sam; and a grandson, Nicholas. 
  The family wishes to thank the second floor staff at Benedictine Health Center for its excellent
care of Demitra the past two years. (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Duluth, MN Duluth News-Tribune  May 6, 2002 Page 7C
DEMITRA SOLON 
Demitra Solon, 95 formerly of West 3rd Street died Sunday, May 5, 2002 in Benedictine Health Center.
She was born March 16, 1907 in Meligala, Greece and has been a Duluth resident since 1925. Demitra
was an active and devoted member of the Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church and its
Philoptochos Society.
She was preceded in death by her husband Nicholas, a son Sam and grandson Nicholas.
Survivors include sons, Louis of Deerfield Beach, FL and Chris and Vlasie of Duluth, a daughter
Bessie of Duluth, a brother Harry Stasinopoulos and a sister Mamie Lopardo both of Chicago, seven
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the 2nd floor staff at
Benedictine Health Center for their excellent care of Demitra the past two years.
VISITATION: Will begin Monday at 4:30 PM with Trisagion Service at 7 PM in Dougherty Funeral Home,
600 E. 2nd Street. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Tuesday in the Twelve Holy Apostles Greek
Orthodox Church. The Rev. Presbyter Philemon Sevastiades officating. Burial will be in Forest Hill
Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church in lieu of
flowers. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home. Caption: Mug of Demitra Solon
(Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Duluth, MN Budgeteer News January 2, 2002
Sam Solon
Sam Solon, who never forgot his Greek heritage or the city he grew up in and loved, passed away
Friday, Dec. 28, 2001. 
  Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday with a 6:30 p.m. Trisagion at the DECC
Auditorium, where services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Sam Solon Scholarship, c/o UMD, would be appreciated. 
Arrangements are being conducted by the Dougherty Funeral Home. 
  Helping people was Sam�s passion in life and his legacy. Born June 25, 1931, during the
Depression to poor immigrant parents, Sam knew what it was like to live during harsh and uncertain
times and devoted the rest of his life to giving his family, friends and neighbors a better future.
He helped support his family by selling newspapers in downtown Duluth and working on the ore docks,
at the Coolerator plant in West Duluth and the U.S. Steel Plant in Morgan Park. Soon after
graduating from Central High School in 1949, Sam was drafted and served in the U.S. Army in Germany
from 1952 to 1954. Returning to Duluth, he earned a teaching degree at the University of
Minnesota-Duluth, and in 1958 became a social studies teacher at Stowe Junior High School and later
at Morgan Park High School. 
  In 1970, Sam ran successfully for state representative and in 1972 was elected state senator
representing Duluth. For over 30 years, the persistence, patience and skill he displayed as a
streetside newspaper hawker, student, soldier and teacher made Sam one of the most influential and
respected members of the Minnesota Legislature and a tireless advocate for the people of Duluth. He
was instrumental in the expansion of UMD, the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center and the
I-35 project, as well as being a key supporter of the Lake Superior Zoo, the Depot and the
Northwest Airlines maintenance base. His legendary fairness made it possible to pass important
projects in a sometimes contentious and partisan Legislature. Democrats and Republicans alike
could rely on Sam. 
  His many accomplishments and contributions didn�t end at the State Capitol. He was a member of
the YMCA, American Legion, VFW, Elks, Moose Lodge, Rotary Club No. 25, Minnesota Federation of
Teachers and Minnesota Education Alliance, as well as numerous boards. He served as chapter
president and district governor of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association and
was a member since 1956. Sam�s busy schedule never kept him from being an active and leading member
of the Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church of Duluth, where he was choir director, chanter
and parish councilor. May his memory be eternal. 
  Sam is survived by his wife, Yvonne (Kamp) Prettner Solon; mother, Dimitra Solon, both of Duluth;
four children, Jon Solon and his wife, Janet, of Chelan, Wash., Chris Solon of Duluth, Dina Webb
and her husband, Mark, of Duluth, and Vicki Smoyer and her husband, Robert, of Maplewood; two
stepchildren, Shelley Radelat and her fiance, Terry Pulling, of Duluth, and Matthew Prettner of
Eden Prairie; four grandchildren, Stephen Webb and Robby and Matthew Smoyer, and Justin Radelat;
three brothers, Louis Solon of Deerfield Beach, Fla., Chris and Vlasie Solon of Duluth; one sister,
Bessie Solon of Duluth; two nephews, Jerry Solon and Erik Ekstrom; and four nieces, Sara Solon,
Kristina Solon-Boe and her husband, David, Robin Kling and Kristen Ritchie. 
  He was preceded in death by his father, Nicholas Solon; one son, Nicholas; and his first wife and
mother of his children, Carole Solon Schwanz. (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Duluth, MN Duluth News-Tribune  January 1, 2002 Page 5B
SAM SOLON 
Sam Solon, 70, of Duluth passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2001.
Sam, who never forgot his Greek heritage or the city he grew up in and loved, was remembered by his
Lord and brought home to the Eternal Kingdom.
Helping people was Sam's passion in life and his legacy. Born June 25, 1931, during the Depression
to poor immigrant parents, Sam knew what it was like to live during harsh and uncertain times and
devoted the rest of his life to giving his family, friends and neighbors a better future. He helped
support his family by selling newspapers in downtown Duluth and working on the ore docks, at the
Coolerator plant in West Duluth, and at the U.S. Steel plant in Morgan Park. Soon after graduating
from Central High School in 1949, Sam was drafted and served in the Army in Germany from 1952 to
1954. After he returned to Duluth, he earned a teaching degree at the University of Minnesota
Duluth and in 1958 became a social studies teacher at Stowe Junior High School and later at Morgan
Park High School.
In 1970, Sam ran successfully for state representative and in 1972 was elected state senator
representing Duluth. For more than 30 years, the persistence, patience and skill he displayed as a
streetside newspaper hawker, student, soldier and teacher made Sam one of the most influential and
respected members of the Minnesota Legislature and a tireless advocate for the people of Duluth. He
was instrumental in the expansion of UMD, the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center and the
I-35 project, as well as being a key supporter of the Lake Superior Zoo, the Depot and the
Northwest Airlines maintenance base. His legendary fairness made it possible to pass important
projects in a sometimes contentious and partisan Legislature. Democrats and Republicans alike could
rely on Sam.
But Sam's many accomplishments and contributions didn't end at the state Capitol. He was a member
of the YMCA, American Legion VFW, Elks, Moose Lodge, Rotary Club 25, Minnesota Federation of
Teachers and Minnesota Education Alliance, as well as numerous boards. He served as chapter
president and district governor of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, of
which he had been a member since 1956. Sam's busy schedule never kept him from being an active and
leading member of the Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church of Duluth, where he was choir
director, chanter and parish councilor.
Sam was preceded in death by his father, Nicholas Solon; a son, Nicholas; and his first wife and
mother of his children, Carole Solon Schwanz.
He is survived by his wife, Yvonne (Kamp) Prettner Solon, and mother, Dimitra Solon, both of
Duluth; children Jon (Janet) Solon of Chelan, Wash., Chris Solon of Duluth, Dina (Mark) Webb of
Duluth and Vicki (Robert) Smoyer of Maplewood, Minn.; stepchildren Shelley (fiance Terry Pulling)
Radelat of Duluth and Matthew Prettner of Eden Prairie; grandchildren Stephen Webb, Robby and
Matthew Smoyer and Justin Radelat; brothers Louis Solon of Deerfield Beach, Fla., Chris and Vlasie
Solon of Duluth; sister Bessie Solon of Duluth; nephews Jerry Solon and Erik Ekstrom; and nieces
Sara Solon, Kristina (David) Solon-Boe, Robin Kling and Kristen Ritchie.
May his memory be eternal.
VISITATION: 3-7 p.m. Friday with a 6:30 p.m. Trisagion in the Lake Superior Ballroom at the DECC.
Service will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the DECC Auditorium. Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Sam Solon Scholarship c/o University Relations at UMD.
Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 E. Second St. Caption: Mug of Sam Solon
(Submitted by Merril Bourne)

St. Paul Pioneer Press December 29, 2001 Page 5B
LONGTIME LAWMAKER DIES AT 70//STATE SEN. SAM SOLON RECALLED AS QUIET, EFFECTIVE
Minnesota State Sen. Sam Solon, a quiet and beloved lawmaker who represented west Duluth in the
state Legislature for more than three decades, died Friday at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.
The 70-year-old lawmaker succumbed to the liver cancer he had been fighting since January. The son
of Greek immigrants who settled in Duluth's Central Hillside, Solon was among the city's most
popular politicians, winning re-election by wide margins. The soft-spoken Solon seemed to know just
about everyone in Duluth by name and used the popularity to easily overcome political opponents as
well as the battle over illegal use of his Senate long-distance telephone privileges in 1993.
Solon, a DFLer called simply "Senator Sam" by many friends and colleagues in and out of politics,
was known at the Capitol more for his dogged efforts to promote Duluth economic development than
for impassioned speeches or personal causes. "That was his cachet. The classic Greeks like Sam are
generally thinkers. Hard workers. But not overtly emotional," said U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar, a
longtime friend of Solon's. "For Sam, it was 'can the speeches, let's build relationships.' And he
became a tremendously successful legislator for it." A moderate Democrat who sided with
pro-business Republicans as often as the liberal wing of his own party, Solon was instrumental in
pressing key legislation for Duluth and Northeastern Minnesota -- especially projects at the
University of Minnesota Duluth and Northwest Airlines facilities in Duluth and Chisholm. Solon
continued to serve this year but missed much of the 2001 legislative session during his cancer
treatments. He had hoped to battle the disease into remission so he could finish his term through
2002. His condition deteriorated rapidly in recent days, however, and he finally slipped into a
coma this week. Solon was elected to the House in 1970, his first effort in politics. He served two
years in the House, then ran for the Senate when a seat opened due to redistricting. He served 29
years in the Senate and never faced a close election. He was the Senate's second most senior
member, a politician who preferred behind-the-scenes deal-brokering over fiery speeches. A
moderate, Solon had support from both labor unions and business groups. He served for a decade as
the chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee that oversaw state laws regarding business, banking
and consumer protection. He helped broker critical deals on state issues such as workers'
compensation reform, medical insurance and HMOs and professional sports facilities. Rep. Greg
Davids, R-Preston, chaired the House Commerce Committee and often worked opposite Solon. "We lost a
true gentleman," Davids said. "I really loved Sam Solon.'' "Sam had an amazing ability to bring
people together. He made everyone feel that they had a role in the process. He had extremely good
skills as a legislator," said Senate Majority Leader Roger Moe, a longtime friend and DFL ally.
Oberstar noted that Solon's relationship with key lawmakers and businessmen helped seal the 1991
deal that saw Northwest Airlines build a maintenance base in Duluth and reservation center in
Chisholm in exchange for timely state loans to the airline. The deal is credited with keeping
Northwest afloat as it teetered on bankruptcy and with creating hundreds of jobs in Northeastern
Minnesota. Born in Duluth's Central Hillside neighborhood in 1931, Solon grew up in a family of
Greek immigrants. His parents, Nick and Dimitra Eliopoulos, changed their name to Solon, which
means "legislator" or "senator" in Greek. Solon went through a public battle with alcohol abuse,
including a drunken-driving arrest. But he continued to win his political races by wide margins,
even after a 1995 fraud conviction in connection with the Legislature's Phonegate scandal in 1993.
Solon gave his ex-wife and others his Senate telephone code, which they used to make long-distance
calls at taxpayers' expense. During the three years the Phonegate scandal dragged on, Solon repaid
almost $5,000 in phone charges, apologized on the Senate floor, was formally reprimanded by the
Senate Ethics Committee and lost his committee chairmanship for almost a year. A wake has been
scheduled for Friday at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. A funeral will be Saturday in
the DECC Auditorium with a reception following in the Lake Superior Ballroom, Duluth Mayor Gary
Doty said Friday. News Tribune staff writer Martiga Lohn contributed to this story.
Caption: Associated Press File Photo Sam Solon, shown during a state Senate session in St. Paul,
succumbed to liver cancer Friday. (Submitted by Merril Bourne)

Duluth, MN Budgeteer News January 12, 2001
Nicholas Sam Solon
Nicholas Sam Solon, 42, of Duluth, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, in his home.
  Visitation was from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. memorial Trisagion Friday in the Dougherty
Funeral Home. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church.
Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Twelve Holy Apostles Greek
Orthodox Church Building Fund. Arrangements were conducted by Dougherty Funeral Home. 
  Mr. Solon was born Jan. 8, 1959, in Duluth to Sam and Carole (Wedan) Solon. He was a graduate of
Central High School and attended UMD for three years. Nick worked as a crane operator and a roofer
for several roofing contractors in Duluth and the Twin Cities. He was a member of Twelve Holy
Apostles Greek Orthodox Church and the Roofers Union Local No. 96. Nick enjoyed the outdoors and
was an avid reader. 
  Nick is survived by his father, Sam Solon and his wife, Yvonne, of Duluth; two brothers, Jon
Solon and his wife, Janet, of Chelan, Wash., and Chris Solon of Duluth; two sisters, Dina Webb and
her husband, Mark, of Duluth and Vicki Smoyer and her husband, Robert, of Maplewood; his
grandmother, Demitra Solon of Duluth; three nephews, Steven Webb, Robby and Matthew Smoyer; his
stepfather, Mel Schwanz of Cotton; five uncles, Louis Solon of Deerfield Beach, Fla., and Chris and
Vlasie Solon of Duluth, Gary Wedan and Ingemar Ekstrom and his wife, Jean; his aunt, Bess Solon of
Duluth; and six cousins, Jerry Solon, Sara Solon, Kristina Solon Boe and her husband, David, Erik
Ekstrom, Robin Kling and Kristen Ritchie. 
  He was preceded in death by his mother, Carole Solon Schwanz in 1991; and his grandparents, Nick
Solon and Charles and Shirley Plath. (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Duluth, MN Duluth News-Tribune  January 12, 2001 Page 5B
NICHOLAS SAM SOLON
Nicholas Sam Solon, 42, of West Third Street died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, in his home. Nick was born 
Jan. 8, 1959, in Duluth to Sam and Carole (Wedan) Solon. He was a graduate of Central High School
and attended University of Minnesota Duluth for three years. Nick worked as a crane operator and a
roofer for several roofing contractors in Duluth and the Twin Cities. He was a member of Twelve
Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church and Roofers Union Local 96. Nick enjoyed the outdoors and was
an avid reader. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carole Solon Schwanz in 1991; and his
grandparents Nick Solon and Charles and Shirley Plath. Nick is survived by his father, Sam (Yvonne)
Solon of Duluth; brothers Jon (Janet) Solon of Chelan, Wash., and Chris Solon of Duluth; sisters
Dina (Mark) Webb of Duluth and Vicki (Robert) Smoyer of Maplewood, Minn.; his grandmother, Demitra
Solon of Duluth; nephews Stephen Webb and Robby and Matthew Smoyer; his stepfather, Mel Schwanz of
Cotton; uncles Louis Solon of Deerfield Beach, Fla., Chris and Vlasie Solon, both of Duluth, Gary
Wedan and Ingemar (Jean) Ekstrom; his aunt, Bess Solon of Duluth; cousins Jerry Solon, Sara Solon
and Kristina (David) Solon Boe, Erik Ekstrom, Robin Kling and Kristen Ritchie. Visitation:
4:30-7 p.m. with 7 p.m. memorial Trisagion today in Dougherty Funeral Home. Service 11 a.m.
Saturday in Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church. Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Memorials
preferred to Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church Building Fund. Arrangements by Dougherty
Funeral Home, 727-3555. Caption: Mug of Nicholas Sam Solon (Submitted by Merril Bourne)

Minnesota Deaths

INDEXKEY, 	NAME (F M L), 		BIRTHDATE,  DEATHDATE,  B PLACE,   D COUNTY,  M MAIDEN
______________________________________________________________________________________________
1918-MN-016087, ANNANIAS GUDMODDSON SOLEN     0000, 12/31/1918, not given, ROCK, ,
1928-MN-002663, HILDA SOLEN 		00/00/0000, 05/13/1928, not given, CLAY, ,
1934-MN-013635, MARGRETE SOLEN 		00/00/0000, 04/12/1934, not given, ROCK, ,

1962-MN-029331, ALTON S. SOLIN  	04/19/1917, 04/10/1962, MINNESOTA, RAMSEY, OLSON,
1966-MN-027316, CARRIE CHRISTINA SOLIN  09/23/1895, 10/21/1966, NOT MN,    HENNEPIN, LARSON,
1916-MN-002646, CLARA OLIVIA SOLIN  	00/00/0000, 04/30/1916, not given, CLAY, ,
1953-MN-000207, IVER A. SOLIN		00/00/0000, 07/12/1953, not given, ANOKA, ,
1935-MN-002751, JOHN SOLIN		00/00/0000, 04/21/1935, not given, CLAY, ,
1918-MN-003552, MINNIE C. SOLIN		00/00/0000, 07/22/1918, not given, CLAY, ,
1930-MN-009645, OLSANA SOLIN		00/00/0000, 09/13/1930, not given, NORMAN, ,
1953-MN-022220, PAUL S. SOLIN		00/00/0000, 06/05/1953, not given, HENNEPIN, ,

1962-MN-032536, ABE L. SOLON  		08/01/1898, 04/16/1962, MINNESOTA, ST. LOUIS, SOLAFSKY
1921-MN-023706, BABY BOY SOLON  	00/00/0000, 02/13/1921, not given, ST. LOUIS, 
1946-MN-021244, CATHERINE A. SOLON  	00/00/0000, 07/14/1946, not given, HENNEPIN, 
1925-MN-026673, FRANCIS MACNEILL SOLON 	00/00/0000, 08/14/1925, not given, ST. LOUIS,
1938-MN-009932, FRANCIS EMORY SOLON  	00/00/0000, 02/05/1938, not given, OLMSTED, 
1937-MN-010712, JOHN N. SOLON  		00/00/0000, 08/14/1937, not given, OLMSTED, 
1932-MN-001717, LILLIAN MARIE SOLON  	00/00/0000, 07/19/1932, not given, CARLTON, 
1926-MN-003761, MARTIN SOLON  		00/00/0000, 06/26/1926, not given, DODGE, 
1954-MN-018445, SADIE R. SOLON  	00/00/0000, 01/03/1954, not given, HENNEPIN,
1913-MN-022767, THOMAS SOLON  		00/00/0000, 10/20/1913, not given, RAMSEY, 
1950-MN-029644, WILLIAM R. SOLON  	00/00/0000, 12/27/1950, not given, ST. LOUIS,
1960-MN-007176, WILLIAM HOWARD SOLON  	06/26/1926, 01/14/1960, MINNESOTA, HENNEPIN, SCHNEIDER

The Kansas City Star January 2, 1997 Page: C4 & C5
ELEANOR C. SOLAN 
Eleanor C. Solan, 86, Kansas City, MO, passed away December 29, 1996. Funeral services will be
9:30 a.m. Friday, January 3, 1997, at Redemptorist Catholic Church; burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
Friends may call 5-7 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 1997, at McGilley State Line Chapel. 
Miss Solan was born September 23, 1910, in Kansas City, MO. She lived in Kansas City all of her
life. She worked for American National Life Insurance Company as a bookkeeper, and retired after
40 years of service. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, two brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include cousins and close friends. (Arrangements: McGilley State Line Chapel) 
CAPTION: Henry E. Clemensen; John T. Sauro; Edith M. Smith Photos (3) (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

The Kansas City Star July 2, 1993 Page: B3
VIRGINIA A. SOLON
Virginia Ann Solon, 74, midtown Kansas City, died July 4, 1993, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Name Catholic Church; burial in Mount Olivet
Cemetery, Raytown. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Muehlebach Chapel, where the
rosary will be said at 7 p.m. The family suggests contributions to the church. Mrs. Solon was born
in St. Louis and lived in Sedalia, Mo., before moving to this area 23 years ago. She was a medical
secretary at the University of Kansas Medical Center for 23 years before she retired. She was a
member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, William T. Solon Jr., Shawnee;
a daughter, Mary Irene Snyder, Suwanee, Ga.; and six grandchildren. (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Here For Seven Weeks A Pneumonia Victim (Anaconda Standard 1 Apr 1918 Montana) Anthony Solan, aged 24 years, died at St. Ann's hospital shortly after 8 o'clock Saturday morning, death being due to an acute attack of pneumonia. Mr. Solan was born in County Mayo, Ireland and came to America in 1915, locating in Racine, Wis. Although he had visited in Anaconda at numerous times, he did not come here to make his home until seven weeks ago. The surviving relatives are his parents, a brother and two sisters who still reside at the old home in Ireland. A brother, Thomas, lives at Opportunity and another brother, Michael, is now in the army. Michael Smith, an uncle, is one of the old-time residents of this city and there is another uncle, Pat Smith, whose present whereabouts are unknown. Anthony McGowan, a cousin, resides at Douglas Ariz. Thanks to Merril Bourne for submitting this obituary.

Bridgewater, NJ Courier News January 18, 2003 Page: B2
Ludwig Solon, 66, devoted family man WATCHUNG
Ludwig (Luke) Stephen Solon, 66, died Thursday (Jan. 16, 2003) in Overlook Hospital, Summit. Born
in Newark, he lived in Linden until his move to Watchung 34 years ago. Mr. Solon worked as a piping
designer with Merck and Co. in Rahway and Exxon in Elizabeth as well as other engineering sites.
Mr. Solon served in the U.S. Air Force and held the position of Chief Petty Officer in the Naval
Reserves. He led a wedding band, "The Merry Makers," playing throughout New Jersey for 20 years. He
was a member of the Barnegat Bay Power Boat Squadron, Toms River. Surviving are his wife of 42
years, Carolee (Colletti) Solon his two sons, Lane Solon of Watchung and Craig Solon of Montclair
two granddaughters, Ashlee Rose and Victoria Marie Solon his brother, William Valle Jr. of Mason,
Ohio and his stepfather, William Valle Sr. of Toms River. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday at
the Wilson Memorial Union Church, Watchung. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Sunday at the Higgins Home for Funerals, 752 Mountain Blvd., Watchung. (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Newark, NJ Star-Ledger January 18, 2003 Page: 18
Ludwig Stephen Solon
Services for Ludwig "Luke" Stephen Solon, 66, of Watchung will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Wilson
Memorial Union Chapel, Watchung. Arrangements are by the Higgins Home for Funerals, Watchung.
Mr. Solon, who died Thursday in Overlook Hospital, Summit, was a piping designer with Merck and Co.
in Rahway and the Exxon Corp. in Elizabeth. He served in the Air Force until 1962, and as a chief
petty officer in the Naval Reserves. He was a member of the Barnegat Bay Power Boat Squadron in
Toms River. Born in Newark, Mr. Solon lived in Linden before moving to Watchung 34 years ago.
Surviving are Carolee, his wife of 42 years; sons, Lane and Craig; his stepfather, William Valle
Sr.; his brother, William Valle Jr., and two grandchildren. (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Bridgewater, NJ Courier News March 13, 2002 Page: B3
Helen Shea Solan, 80, services Friday 
SCOTCH PLAINS - Helen Shea Solan, 80, died Monday (March 11, 2002) at Genesis ElderCare - The
Woodlands, in Plainfield. Born in Plainfield, she lived in South Plainfield before moving to Scotch
Plains in 1976. 
She was predeceased by her husband, Martin J. Solan, who died in 1989.
Surviving are her son, Thomas J. Solan of Bridgewater her daughter, Debra A. Welch of Scotch Plains
and five grandchildren. 
The funeral will be 9 a.m. Friday from Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South Ave., Fanwood followed by a
10 a.m. funeral Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. Interment
will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday at the funeral home. 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Northern New Jersey,
299 Cherry Hill Rd., Parsippany, NJ 07054. (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Hackensack, NJ The Record February 20, 2001 Page: L5
ANNA SOLAN COHOAT 
ANNA SOLAN COHOAT, 85, of Haskell died Saturday. Before retiring in 1977, she worked for Shenandoah
Dress Co. in Pennsylvania, and was a member of the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union for
30 years. She was a parishioner of St. Francis R.C. Church, Haskell. She was a member of the
Wanaque Golden Agers. Arrangements: D'Agostino Funeral Home, Wanaque. (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Hackensack, NJ The Record June 7, 1998 Page: A29
FRANK SOLAN 
FRANK SOLAN, 72, of Toms River, formerly of Saddle Brook, died Friday. Before retiring seven years
ago, he was a nuclear engineer for the General Public Utilities Corp.'s Oyster Creek nuclear
facility, Forked River. Previously, he had worked for Curtiss-Wright Corp., Wood-Ridge. He was an
Army-Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a former parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle R.C.
Church, Saddle Brook, and a member of the Italian-American Club. Arrangements: Santangelo Funeral
Home, Lodi. 
MISSOURI TUCK of Englewood died Wednesday. She was a member of the Community Baptist Church and
Ebenezer Lodge 18 of the Order of the Eastern Star, both in Englewood. Arrangements: Earl I. Jones
Funeral Home, Hackensack. (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Hackensack, NJ The Record July 24, 1997 Page: L06
JOSEPHINE R. ARCURO SOLAN 
JOSEPHINE R. ARCURO SOLAN, 56, of North Bergen died Wednesday. Arrangements: Vainieri Funeral Home,
North Bergen. (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Hackensack, NJ The Record March 18, 1994 Page: D06
SYLVIA OSUR SOLAN
SYLVIA OSUR SOLAN, 83, of Delray Beach, Fla., formerly of Paterson and Fair Lawn, died Thursday.
She was a founding member and trustee of the Jewish Center and a member of its Sisterhood and the
Division of United Jewish Appeal Campaign, all in Fair Lawn; 1568056 a member of the Jewish
Federation of North Jersey, Paterson; and a member of the Daughters of Miriam Center for the Aged,
Clifton. Arrangements: Louis Suburban Chapels, Fair Lawn. (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Hackensack, NJ The Record July 5, 1988 Page: A10
RYAN ANTHONY SOLAN
RYAN ANTHONY SOLAN, age 11 months, of Lodi died Saturday. Surviving are his parents, Dennis and
Judy Cofransesco Solan of Lodi; a brother, Eric, and a sister, Kristy, both at home; his paternal
grandparents, Frank and Prudence Solan of Toms River; and his maternal grandfather, Frank
Cofransesco of Lodi. Mass will be said Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, with
burial in St. Nicholas Cemetery, both in Lodi. Visiting is today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at
Santangelo Funeral Home, Lodi. (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Hackensack, NJ The Record July 6, 1986 Page: A24
YETTA SOLAN BAROLSKY
YETTA SOLAN BAROLSKY, 91, of Clifton, formerly of North Miami Beach and Paterson, died Friday. She
was a member of Temple Emanuel in Paterson and was a life member of Hadassah. Surviving are a
daughter, Libby Libo of Brooklyn; two sons, Edward of Fair Lawn and Alfred of Allentown, Pa.; seven
grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Her husband, Meyer, a daughter, Shirley, and three
brothers, Jacob, Ben, and Edward, are deceased. Services were scheduled for 12:30 p.m. today at the
Louis Suburban Chapel in Fair Lawn, with burial in Beth El Cemetery in Paramus. A mourning will be
observed at the Barolsky residence in Fair Lawn. Donations to Hadassah would be appreciated.
(Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Albuquerque Journal April 23, 2000 Page B5
ATTORNEY ART SOLON MADE TIME FOR HIS CHILDREN
Albuquerque attorney Art Solon had planned for months "a special trip" to Jamaica with his
children, a co-worker said Friday.
But their vacation ended suddenly on Monday. Solon, 50, drowned in the ocean off Jamaica.
Friends and family described Solon as a strong swimmer who was tall, slender and as physically fit
as someone half his age.
Brett Solon, his former wife, said Solon was bodysurfing with some other people when he apparently
was caught in a "really heavy" undertow. There was no warning sign on the beach about the dangerous
area, she said.
"He spent a lot of time in the ocean," Brett said. "He loved it It just was more than he could  handle."
She said two of his brothers are bringing his body back from Jamaica this weekend.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at French Mortuary, 1111 University NE. The
funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas NE.
Brett Solon said their children, Mike, 16, and Blair, 13, witnessed the accident. She went to
Jamaica and returned with Blair, but Mike wanted to stay with his uncles.
"They're OK," she said of her children. "It's a lot for a child to go through."
Solon was a senior associate with the Branch Law Firm, starting in 1992. He specialized in personal
injury, wrongful death and product liability, especially automotive and pharmaceutical cases.
Turner Branch, senior partner, said the tragedy has devastated the firm.
"He was like a son to me," Branch said of Solon, whom he described as a person noted for his
straightforwardness and humor. "He was a great prankster."
Branch recalled how while they were selecting a jury, Solon told him key evidence was missing.
Solon only admitted the prank after Branch anguished for a few hours.
"I got to appreciate his sense of humor," Branch said. "He'll be greatly missed."
Shariesse McCannon, Solon's legal assistant, said he was an excellent trial lawyer who always was
prepared and extremely focused.
"As soon as I heard of his passing, I called about six of his clients," she said. "He was part of
their family. He would invite clients to his home for dinner, and they would remain friends long
after the case had been resolved. His clients were devastated."
McCannon said Solon always put his children ahead of anything else in his life. She said he would
make time during his busy legal schedule, to be at their games or just to be available to them.
Solon also enjoyed his Alaskan malamute, Jingles, University of Notre Dame football, remodeling
homes and swimming. His home has a lap pool, she said.
"That last Friday in the office he was so happy," McCannon said. "He was the happiest we'd seen
him. It was absolutely a very special trip."
Brett Solon recalled how he would come home for lunch when their children were young to be with  them.
"I think that mostly his life has been about his kids," she said. "That was the main force in his
life. "He was an incredible father."
Solon's father, Pat, died several years ago.
Survivors include his mother, Joan, of Colorado Springs, Colo,; brothers, Paul of San Francisco,
Jim of Pasadena, Calif., and Dave of Colorado Springs; and sisters, Susan of Pueblo, Colo., Katie
of Vienna, Austria, and Mary Jo of Las Cruces. 
PHOTO: b/w  SOLON: Died bodysurfing off of Jamaican beach

Albuquerque Journal April 23-25, 2000 
Art Solon
Art Solon, 50, was born in Rapid City, SD, July 6, 1949. A resident of New Mexico since 1966,
Mr. Solon died Monday, April 17, 2000. He is survived by his mother, Joan Solon of Colorado
Springs, CO; son, Michael Solon; daughter, Emma Blair Solon; former spouse, Brett G. Solon, all of
Albuquerque; brothers and sisters, David Solon and wife, Connie of Colorado Springs, CO, Mary Jo
Solon and husband, Will Gooden of Las Cruces, James Solon and wife, Elizabeth of Pasadena, CA,
Paul Solon and wife, Ann Laurenson of San Francisco, CA, Susan Solon Emmons and husband, Michael
Emmons of Pueblo, CO, and Katie Solon-Halbach and husband, Andreas Halbach of Vienna, Austria;
and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Mr. Solon was preceded in death by his
father, Pat Solon, and brother, Michael Solon. He graduated from Del Norte High School in 1967. He
attended Notre Dame University and played baseball as an undergraduate. Mr. Solon graduated from
UNM and the UNM Law School, and practiced law in Albuquerque, NM for many years. He was a loyal
supporter of Notre Dame football (Go Irish), as well as an active supporter of Lobo football and
basketball. A former American Legion third baseman, Mr. Solon coached his son's little league
teams. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church,
4020 Lomas NE. with Father Vidal Martinez, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Solon, James Solon, Paul Solon, Matthew Emmons, Michael Solon,
Max Halbach, and Clovis Acosta. Honorary pallbearers will be Will Gooden, Michael Emmons, and
Andreas Halbach. Friends are warmly invited to attend a visitation at French Mortuary, 1111
University Blvd. NE, Monday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Should friends desire contributions may be made
to any local hospice organization.
(http://www.abqjournal.com/obits/obits2000/OB04-24.HTM#Solon)

Albuquerque Journal November 1-4, 1999
Florence Velasquez
Florence Velasquez, 60, a resident of Albuquerque for eight years, died Saturday, October 30, 1999.
She is survived by her children, John P. Velasquez of Phoenix, AZ, Joseph Velasquez and wife,
Rebecca of Santa Fe, Valerie DeAguero and husband, Joseph of Espanola, Annette Aguayo and husband,
Robert of Albuquerque and Robert O. Velasquez Jr. and wife, Trinnie of Espanola; ten grandchildren,
Joseph Velasquez, Paul Velasquez, Timothy Velasquez, Joshua Velasquez, Robert Velasquez,
Christopher Velasquez, Joseph DeAguero Jr., Nicolette DeAguero, Naomi Velasquez, and Kayla
Velasquez; and brothers and sisters, Bernie and Alfred Mendiha, Donna and Melvin Alvaro, all of
Hawaii, Ellie and Lonnie Johnston of California, Nattie and Wilfred Nicolas, Irene and Allen
Sandry, Richard and Prescilla Solon, Judi Solon, Robert and Lynn Solon, Randy Solon, all of Hawaii,
and Gloria Jean Wirth of California. Mrs. Velasquez was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic
Church, where she was active in the choir. She enjoyed participating with the"Mall-Walkers" group
at Winrock Mall. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert"Bobby" Velasquez Sr. in June,
1991. Rosary will be recited Thursday, November 4, 1999, 3:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd.
Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Deacon Pilar Garcia reciting. Mass will be celebrated Friday,
November 5, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5310 Claremont NE, with Father
Johnny Lee Chavez, Celebrant. Interment will take place at 1:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Gary Beyer, Chris Shuey, Harold Newlander, Don Hancock, Kevin Osegueda, and
Amos Padilla. Honorary pallbearers will be Florence's seven grandsons. Friends may visit French
Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Thursday, November 4, 1999, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
(http://obits.abqjournal.com/) (Submitted by Merril Bourne)

Syracuse, NY The Post-Standard July 17, 2003 Final Edition Page: B4
Margaret K. Solan July 15, 2003
Margaret K. Solan, 84, of Baldwinsville, died Tuesday at Van Duyn Home and Hospital. She was born,
and went to school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, but has lived in the Syracuse area most of her
life. She worked for Syracuse China on Willis Ave. for several years before working at the
Nettleton Shoe Factory of Syracuse, also for several years. She is predeceased by her husband John
Gerard Solan in 1973.
Survivors: four sons Gerard J. Solan, of Baldwinsville, Dermot P. Solan, of Winston- Salem, NC,
John S. Solan, of Dublin, Ireland, and James D. Solan, of Syracuse, seven grandchildren and three
great- grandchildren. 
Services: are private. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. There are no calling hours.
BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, 2601 Milton Ave., Solvay has charge of arrangements. 
In lieu of flowers, Contributions: Make-A-Wish Foundation of CNY, Suite 900 MONY Tower II, 120
Madison St., Syracuse, NY 13202. (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Syracuse, NY The Post-Standard May 18, 1999 Final Edition Page: B4
BRIAN J. SOLAN
Brian J. Solan, 39, of 1006 Teall Ave.,Syracuse,died Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center.
He was born in Syracuse. He graduated from Fredonia College in 1982. He was a proofreader at A.T.
Services, Syracuse. He was a former communicant of St. James Church. 
Survivors: His parents, Mary and James Solan Sr. of Syracuse; a brother, James Jr. of Syracuse; his
companion, Mary Lou Kiggins of Syracuse. 
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home and 11 a.m. in St. James Church.
Burial, Onondaga Valley Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral
home, 4612 S. Salina St., Syracuse. 
Contributions: St. James Church, 4845 S. Salina St., Syracuse 13205.
(Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Syracuse, NY The Post-Standard March 13, 1996 Metro Edition Page: B4
JOHN J. SOLON
Former Auburn resident John J. Solon, 82, died Jan. 5 in Santa Clara, Calif.
Mr. Solon was a native of Auburn. He was the former owner of Bauer Engraving Co. in San Francisco
and Solon Graphics in Santa Clara. Before moving to Santa Clara, Mr. Solon operated a photography
studio in Auburn.
Mr. Solon was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving at the Photographic Science Lab in
Washington, D.C.
Surviving are his wife, Shirley; a daughter, Deborah of Burlingame, Calif.; three sons, Paul of
Minneapolis, John of San Mateo, Calif. and William of Santa Carlo, Calif.; two brothers, Joseph of
Auburn and Pat of Reno, Nev.; a sister Sophie of Exton, Pa.; two grandchildren; and several nieces
and nephews.
Services were in San Francisco.
Contributions can be made to the Salvation Army or another charity.
The Neptune Society of San Francisco had charge of arrangements. (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Syracuse, NY The Post-Standard November 30, 1995 Metro Edition Page: B4
LOUISE M. SOLON
Louise M. Solon of 107 South St., died Tuesday at Auburn Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
Mrs. Solon was a life resident of Auburn. She was a graduate of the former Auburn Business School.
Surviving are her husband, Joseph; a daughter, Patricia Zahl of Islip; three sons, Joseph M. of
South Plainfield, N.J., James of Auburn and Thomas of East Stroudsburg, Pa.; seven grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be private. Burial will be in Fort Hill Cemetery.
There will be no calling hours.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.
Plis Funeral Home, Auburn, has charge of arrangements. (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Grand Forks Herald (ND) March 12, 1989  Edition: FINAL  Page: 3B
Allan M. Solin
Allan M. Solin, 65, Devils Lake, died Thursday, March 9, 1989, in Mercy Hospital here.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Klara, Lutheran Church, rural Heimdal, N.D. Visitation will 
be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service, in Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils 
Lake, and an hour before services in the church.
Allan M. Solin was born March 13, 1923, in Comstock, Minn., the son of John and Minnie Solin. He moved 
with his parents to Heimdal, where he grew up. He farmed for several years near there and was employed 
at Baker Electric in Cando for man years. He served as a start route mail carrier out of Devils Lake for 
20 years. He married Lenora Jarshaw Dec. 27, 1952, in Devils Lake.
She survives, along with son, Ernest, Devils Lake; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, brother, 
Cyril, Harvey, N.D.; and sisters, Marion (Mrs. Lester) Kramer and Betty (Mrs. Clarence) Nelson, both of Heimdal.
He was preceded in death by half brother, Clarence; and grandson, Lenny Jarshaw. 

   
Marianne M. Solon March 26, 1955 - March 21, 2001
wife of Robert. Mother of Renee, Heather Seese and Melissa Ann Solon. Grandmother of Jamie and
Natasha. Daughter of Wlbert and Nancy Miller. Sister of Linda Loveland, Kathy Roberts and Michael
Miller. Passed away Mar. 21, 2001. Memorials may be forwarded to Freedom House C/O Fran Corrigan
P.O. Box 110058, Cleveland, Oh 44101. A Memorial Mass will be held in St. Raphael Catholic Church
525 Dover Center Rd., Bay Village Wednesday, Mar. 28 at 10:00am 
Birthplace:Cleveland  Resided In: Lakewood Ohio Busch-Saxton-Parker-Daniels Family Funeral Chapel.
Interment at Lakewood Park Cemetery (Submitted by Merril Bourne)

Akron Beacon Journal July 1, 1991 Page C7
LaVerne (nee Fournier) Solon 
LaVerne (nee Fournier) Solon, beloved wife of the late Alfred V.; dear mother of Michael W.;
grandmother of Sean, Shannon, and Kristine, died Saturday, June 29, 1991.
She was former president of the Womens' Chapters of Cornell and University of Michigan in Akron,
former alumni of University of Michigan, and Governing Board and member of Alpha C Delta.
Funeral mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church on Tuesday, July 2, at 9:30 a.m. Interment Calvary
Cemetery. Friends may call at Berry Funeral Home, 7200 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 3:30 to 5 and
6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday. (Submitted by Merril Bourne)

Dayton National Cemetery Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio 
Solan, Lawrence P, b. 3/30/1920, d. 11/3/1991, US Army, TEC 5, Res: Independence, KY, Plot: 26 0 6, bur. 11/5/1991

Ohio Death Index, 1989-1991

Certificate Number: 28505
Volume Number: 023223
First Name: REGINA
Middle Name: ALMEDA
Last Name: FISCHER
Sex: Female
Month of Death: April
Day of Death: 26
Year of Death: 1991
Month of Birth: July
Day of Birth: 07
Year of Birth: 1924
Fathers Surname: SOLAN
Time of Death: 01:20 pm
Age: 66 Years
State of Birth: Ohio
Marital Status: Divorced
State of Residence: Ohio
Hispanic: Non-Hispanic
Race: White
Education: Elementary or Secondary
State of Death: 
Social Security Number: 291165551   

Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News May 26, 2004 
Jerry Solon
SOLON, JERRY, 85, on May 22, 2004, died of heart failure Saturday at Abington Memorial 
Hospital. Trained as a sociologist, Dr. Solon devoted most of his career to gerontological 
research at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the University of Pittsburgh, 
and Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He was the very first staff member of 
the National Institute on Aging. He was married for 62 years to his late wife Selma Solon. 
He is survived by sons Dean and Gary; his daughter Elaine; and five grandchildren. 
A donation in Jerry's name to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by his family.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  January 3, 2002 Final Edition News Section Page B2
SOLON, Bella
SOLON, Bella, 103, of Bridgeville, formerly of Newington, Conn., died Jan. 2. Ralph Schugar
Chapel, Shadyside (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

State College, PA Centre Daily Times October 2, 2000 Page 4A
SOPHIA A. 'SANDY' SOLAN
Sophia A. "Sandy" Solan, 80, of Smithmill died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000, at Philipsburg Area
Hospital. 
Born May 25, 1920, in Henderson, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Sophia Brusda Holencik.
On Sept. 27, 1947, in Houtzdale, she married John "Butch" Solan, who survives at home.
She was a homemaker. 
She was a member of Holy Trinity Church in Ramey, where she was active in the church choir, a past
teacher for religious instruction, and a past member of the Sacred Heart Altar and Rosary Society.
She was also a charter member of the Stephen Kandrach Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6321 Ladies
Auxiliary in Smithmill. 
She was an active gardener and enjoyed her family.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Diane Ebken of State College; three
sons, John of Shawville, David of Mansfield and Michael of Port Matilda; a sister, Julia Holencik
of Big Run; and three grandchildren.
Two sisters and four brothers preceded her in death.
Visitation will be from 1:30 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at
Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Ramey. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Stephen Kandrach VFW Post 6321 will
hold a memorial service at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A Christian Wake Service,
followed by the recitation of the rosary, will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Trinity Church, Ramey,
with the Rev. Killian Shuman, T.O.R., as celebrant.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to her church, Ramey, Pa. 16671. (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Hazelton, PA Hazleton Standard-Speaker Saturday, March 11, 2000 
Anna M. CAPADONA
Anna M. Capadona
Died - Friday, March 10, 2000
Place of birth - Hazleton
Place of death - St. Joseph Medical Center, Hazleton
Church - Good Shepherd R.C., Drums
Spouse - Anthony J. Capadona, died 1975
Father - Henry Solon
Mother - Florence Bousk
Undertaker - Moran, Hazleton
Place of burial - Calvary, Drums
Residence - Hazleton
Occupation - owner of Hazleton Pet & Supply, Hazleton
(Submitted by Merril Bourne)

Hazelton, PA Hazleton Standard-Speaker Monday, December 6, 1999 
Henry J. SOLON 1927-1999
Henry J. Solon
Died - Sunday
Place of birth - Hazleton
Place of death - Butler Valley Manor, Drums
Church - Holy Rosary R.C., Hazleton
Spouse - Rose D'Amico, died 1994
Father - Joseph Solon
Mother - Carmella Avillion
Undertaker - Moran, Hazleton
Place of burial - Most Precious Blood, Hazleton
Residence - Hazleton
Occupation - employed by Sargent Art Company, Hazleton
Age - 72
Veteran WW II
(Submitted by Merril Bourne)

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  July 8, 1996 Sooner Edition Page C4
SOLAN, Margaret Haliko
SOLAN, Margaret Haliko, 65, of Hazelwood, died July 5. Edward P. Kanai Funeral Home, Greenfield,
65, of Hazelwood, died July 5. Edward P. Kanai Funeral Home, Greenfield. (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

The Philadelphia Inquirer March 15, 1990  Edition: NEW JERSEY  Page: B07
Mark K. Solen
MARK K. SOLEN, 21, of Deptford, died Tuesday.
He was a member of the Deptford High School Class of 1987, and was an employee at the Philadelphia 
Naval Shipyard.
Survivors: his parents, Carol Baumeister Solen and Stanley Solen; his brother David of Deptford, and
two sisters, Lisa Gier of New Castle, Del., and Karen Solon of Deptford.
Services: visitation, 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow  at the Earle Funeral Home, 122 W. Church St., Blackwood; 
funeral service, 10 a.m. tomorrow at the funeral home; interment, Bethel Cemetery, Hurffville.

Black Hills National Cemetery

Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota
(http://www.interment.net/data/us/sd/meade/blacknat/black%5Fsmsta.htm)

* Records with an asterisk at the end indicates those that have not
been verified by the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs. Please 
visit "VA Cemetery Verification Project" for details on what this
means.
 
Solon, Harold E, b. 12/02/1891, d. 05/07/1970, PFC ARMY, Plot: D 791, bur. 05/11/1970, *

The Dallas Morning News November 17, 2002 Page 41A
SISTER MARGARET SOLON Teacher at Ursuline Academy
Funeral services for Sister Margaret Solon, an Ursuline teacher who initiated the Dallas academy's
counseling department, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Monica Catholic Church, 9933 Midway Road in
Dallas. Sister Solon, 88, died Friday at the Ursuline Convent. She was reared in Dallas and
attended Ursuline Academy. In 1932, she left her family to become a nun. She taught in Missouri and
Galveston before serving in Dallas. From 1962 to 1975, she taught and established the academic- and
career-counseling department at the academy, said Sister Virginia Killam of Ursuline Academy. "She
could get people excited and willing to do anything," Sister Killam said. Sister Solon was
appointed to serve as principal of the Ursuline Academy in San Antonio grade school. She became the
superior of the San Antonio convent from 1975 to 1982, Sister Killam said. Always wanting to be
active, Sister Solon returned to Dallas, where she continued to initiate programs promoting
religious and/or academic advancement. She began home retreats, a night group that taught people
different forms of prayer. She led the Ursuline Associates, a spiritual character-forming group.
She began "Teresians" - the forerunner to the diocesan vocation guild - to encourage people to
pursue religious vocations. Of special interest to Sister Solon was helping people become literate.
"That was her personal joy - to teach reading," Sister Killam said. Sister Solon received her
bachelor's degree in English from Incarnate Word, a master's degree in school administration from
Catholic University of America and another master's degree in counseling from the University of
North Texas. "She has been a counselor and spiritual adviser to many, many women here," Sister
Killam said. Memorials may be made to Ursuline Sisters Retirement Fund, 9905 Inwood Road, Dallas,
TX 75220. E-mail [email protected] Caption: PHOTO(S): SISTER MARGARET SOLON
(Submitted by Merril Bourne)

Fort Worth Star-Telegram December 25, 2002 Page 8
Solon Darlene Dennis
WEATHERFORD -- Solon Darlene Dennis, 78, passed away Monday, Dec. 23, 2002. Graveside service:
1 p.m. Friday at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials: Alzheimer's Association of North Central Texas,
1400 W. Fifth St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102. Solon Darlene Dennis was born June 22, 1924, in
Springtown. She was a longtime resident of St. Paul, Ark. Survivors: Daughter, Billy Lanell "Nell"
Dew of Lake Charles, La., and Tommy Ann Pratt and husband, Ron, of Fort Worth; son, Bobbie Sid
Pickett and wife, Frances, of Wheatland; 10 grandchildren; and a host of other loving family
members and friends. Mount Olivet Funeral Home 2301 N. Sylvania Ave., (817) 831-0511
(Submitted by Merril Bourne)

Dallas-Ft. Worth Metro, TX  The Fort Worth Star-Telegram June 16, 1997 Pages 6, 7 & 9
Katherine F.W. McElhaney
FORT WORTH - Katherine Florence Walker McElheny, 92, a retired librarian, died Saturday June 14,
1997, at a Fort Worth care center.
Memorial service: 3 p.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth.
Entombment: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Restland Abbey in Dallas.
Memorials: Stephen Ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth; Pastoral Care Fund of
University Christian Church; or a charity of choice.
Katherine McElheny was born Dec. 7, 1904, in Ashburn, Ga. Her parents were Edwin Cephas Walker and
Florence Amelia Eubanks Walker. She graduated from Lanier High School in Macon, Ga. She graduated
from Wesleyan College in Macon Ga. in 1926.
She graduated from Emory University Library School, in Atlanta Ga. in 1929. She was assistant
librarian at Florida State College for Women, now Florida State University, in Tallahassee, Fla.
She was catalog librarian for Fondren Library of Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
She married Oscar Kilbourn McElheny of Dallas June 23, 1937. She spent two years in Caracas,
Venezuela, in 1945 and 1946. She returned to Dallas in 1948, living there until 1983 when she moved
to Fort Worth. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and the Yomac Class, Chapter CH of
P.E.O. and the Fort Worth Lecture Foundation and The Pierian Club of Dallas. She was a volunteer at
Trinity Terrace in the library and the country store.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin Cephas Walker and Florence Amelia Eubanks Walker;
brothers, Grant Williams, Col. Freeman W. Williams; and sisters, Sue Wade and Aline Klaudt and her
husband, Oscar Kilbourn McElheny.
Survivors: Daughters, Geraldine McElheny Skinner and her husband, James B. Skinner of Abilene;
Amelia Anne McElheny Sanders and her husband, Dr. Charles H. Sanders of Fort Worth, Katherine
Walker McElheny Solon and her husband, Paul D. Solon of St. Paul, Minn.; grandchildren, James M.
Skinner of Abilene, Mack C. Skinner and his wife, Debbie of Clyde, Charles K. Sanders and his wife,
Jennifer Keneally of Paris, France, David R. Sanders and his wife, Laurie Shields-Sanders of San
Antonio, Jan K. Solon, Katherine J. Solon, both of St. Paul, Minn.; great-grandchild, Allison K.
Skinner of Clyde; nieces, Suzanne Wade Byrd, June Austin Harker, Ann Ketjil Williams; and nephews,
David Freeman Williams and John Christopher Williams.
The family gratefully acknowledges the assistance of Kendra J. Belfi, MD, Sherry Reese, RN, Jimmie
Polk and Mary Vega of Trinity Terrace and of Home Health. Thompson's Harveson & Cole 702 Eighth
Ave., 336-0345 

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas (http://www.interment.net/data/us/tx/bexar/ftsamnat/s/ft%5Fsam%5Fs14.htm)
Solon, Benjamin , b. 01/15/1888, d. 06/30/1980, PFC US ARMY, Plot: 5 1026, bur. 07/03/1980, *
Solon, Mattie Mae, b. 06/30/1898, d. 10/15/1989, Plot: 5 1026, bur. 10/23/1989, *
* Records with an asterisk at the end indicates those that have not been verified by the U.S. Department
of Veterans' Affairs. Please visit "VA Cemetery Verification Project" for details on what this means.

Alexandria National Cemetery

Alexandria City, Virginia
(http://www.interment.net/data/us/va/alexandria/alexannat/index%5Fs.htm)

Solan, George B, d. 04/20/1863, Plot: A 0 1750, bur. 04/20/1863

Seattle Post-Intelligencer December 28, 1999  Edition: FINAL  Page: B4
Donita R. Solon
SOLON, Donita R., 40, of Seattle, Dec. 20. (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Seattle Post-Intelligencer December 31, 1992 Final Edition News Section Page B2
Mary F. Van Solen
VAN SOLEN, Mary F., 71, of Kirkland, Dec. 18.

The Seattle Times April 22, 1992 Author: ELOUISE SCHUMACHER Page: D6
JOHN FRANCIS SOLON, 72, HAD TASTE FOR ADVENTURE, TALENT FOR INSURANCE
All the policies in the world probably wouldn't have covered insurance broker John Francis Solon
as he jumped into that bullring in Spain. In their motel room that morning, Mr. Solon had told his
wife, Olite, he was wearing his bullfighting clothes that day. She thought he was just joking until
he later climbed over the fence for a quick lesson in bullfighting at the farm they were visiting.
So, with shaking hands, Olite Standley Solon snapped some pictures to record the unusual event.
Their 1970 Christmas card featured the daring insurance broker on yet another holiday adventure,
his widow said with a laugh. 
Mr. Solon, 72, died at his Seattle home last Friday of cancer.
He had retired last December after 50 years in the insurance business because of illness, but
continued as a consultant until his voice failed him. "He finally had to call up his office and
whispered, 'I can't do it anymore,' " said his daughter, Patricia Solon. "He had wanted to work
until he was 85 years old." 
At his retirement, Mr. Solon's five decades in the insurance industry won praise from Dick
Marquardt, Washington state insurance commissioner. "I can think of no single person in the
insurance industry who has earned the respect of his peers and of our office more than John Solon,"
Marquardt said. "His ability to understand the intricacies of insurance coverages and his concern
for his customers has earned for him the title of 'Mr. Insurance'." 
Mr. Solon was born in Mill Valley, Calif., graduating from the University of California at Berkeley
in 1941 with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. He met his wife there when they both participated
in theater productions. 
He began his career as a fire-insurance underwriter in San Francisco. In 1946, the Solons moved to
Mercer Island, where Mr. Solon worked for insurance companies based in Oregon and Washington.
In 1955, he joined LaBow Haynes Co. Inc., a company that merged with Sedgwick James in 1990. His
specialty was commercial property insurance; he retired as senior vice president at Sedgwick James.
He also was a technical editor for Pacific Northwest Underwriter and wrote a column for Insurance
Week under the pen names "Day Lee" and then "Lee's Lip." Both were puns based on names used for
insurance reports. 
Mr. Solon taught evening classes at Edison Technical School (now Seattle Central Community College)
and was a charter member of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Society of Chartered Property and
Casualty Underwriters. 
He served as president of that organization, and also as president of the Independent Insurance
Agents of King County. He was vice chairman and chairman of the Far West Agents Conference and
worked on the Risk Retention Committee of the Independent Insurance Agents of America. 
Mr. Solon's trademark was a bow tie, which he wore exclusively after the early 1950s. Olite Solon
remembers that when her husband was inaugurated as president of the insurance agents' association,
his fellow agents - including the women - wore bow ties to the formal dinner to honor him. "John
got up to make his speech and did a double-take at all the bow ties," said Mrs. Solon. "He took his
bow tie, pulled the knot apart and then retied it, daring the others with, 'Let's see you do that.' " 
Mr. Solon was active with St. Joseph parish, Holy Names Academy, the Archdiocese of Seattle and the
Holy Name Society. He worked with the Capitol Hill Community Council and was an active supporter of
Seattle Opera, Seattle Youth Symphony, Seattle Repertory Theater, A Contemporary Theater and
Intiman Theater. 
Besides his wife of 51 years, Mr. Solon is survived by a son, Michael of Vallejo, Calif.; daughters
Patricia of Seattle, Jeanne Oliphant Anshutz of Mountlake Terrace, and Mary (Migs) Nelson of
Kittitas, Kittitas County; sister Suzanne Irvine of Corte Madera, Calif., and five grandchildren.
He also was foster father to Gary Hess of Seattle and Candace Hess Bustanoby of Bellevue, and
"grandpa" to the three Bustanoby children. 
A vigil Mass was celebrated yesterday. 
The family suggests remembrances to the Rainbow School Coalition, Catholic Community Services or a
favorite charity. (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Seattle Post-Intelligencer April 21, 1992 Page: B2
JOHN F. SOLON, LONG-TIME INSURANCE EXECUTIVE, DIES
Funeral services for John Francis Solon, a long-time Seattle insurance executive, will be held
today at 3:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 732 18th Ave. E.
Mr. Solon, who retired last year as senior vice president at Sedgwick James of Washington, died
Friday of cancer. He was 72. 
He began his career as a fire insurance underwriter in San Francisco. In 1955, he joined LaBow
Haynes Co. Inc., which merged with Sedgwick James in 1990. 
Mr. Solon is survived by his wife of 51 years, Olite Standley Solon, a sister, several children and
grandchildren. 
The family suggests that remembrances be made to Rainbow School Coalition, Catholic Community
Services or a favorite charity. (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Seattle Post-Intelligencer January 30, 1992 Page: B4
SOLON, James J.
SOLON, James J., 62, of Seattle, Jan. 22. (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Washington, DCThe Washington Post January 23, 2001
MARY SOLAN FLATTERY
On January 20, 2001 at The Virginian, MARY FLATTERY of Fairfax, VA. Wife of the late Michael J.
Flattery; mother of Kathleen Smith of South Port, NC and Michael Flattery of Fairfax, VA. She is
also survived by a brother, Richard Solan of Dunedin, FL; six grandchildren, Karen Lombard, Laura
Smith, Maureen Smith, Kathryn Ault, Meaghan Flattery and Brendan Flattery and two
great-grandchildren, Kayla and Emily. Friends may call on Tuesday, January 23 from 2 to 4 and 6 to
8 p.m. at EVERLY FUNERAL HOME, 10565 Main St., Fairfax, VA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated on Wednesday, January 24, 1 p.m. at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 3700 Old Lee
Hwy., Fairfax, VA. Interment St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery, Fairfax Station, VA. Donations
may be made to Hospice of Northern Virginia, PO BOx 1576, Merrifield, VA 22116-1576.
(Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel  December 27, 2002 Final Edition Section B News Page: 99
Kathleen Anne Solon
Solon, Kathleen Anne (nee Moir) Age 81, of Monona, died on Christmas morning, peacefully at the
home of her daughter, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on July 15, 1921, in Worcester,
MA, the daughter of George and Margaret (McLellen) Moir. Kathleen was united in marriage to John
James Solon on May 4, 1946. She earned an associate degree in nursing form Milwaukee Technical
College in 1971 and worked at St. Michael's Hospital in Milwaukee. Kathleen is survived by, her
children, John James Solon, Mary (Robert) Bingham, Anma "Anne" Ingeana (Mary Hastings), all of
Madison, and Christopher (Cathy) Solon of Oconomowoc; grandchildren, John Alister Mischo, Joshua
Solon, Robert and John Bingham, and Kayleen Solon; her brother, George (Sal) Moir of Upton, MA; her
sister, Margaret (Bill) Richardson of West Boylston, MA; and several nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by her husband, John James, who served as an administrator at U.W.-Milwaukee from
1965 until 1981 and sister, Marion. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF
MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 10:30a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2002, with
Father John Meinholz presiding. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery at 2:00p.m. Visitation will
be at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00p.m. on Sunday,
December 29, 2002 and at the chruch, from 9:30a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. The
family requests than in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Vincent De Paul Food
Pantry. Gunderson East Funeral Home 608-221-5420 (Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

The Marquette County Tribune February 18, 1999
Marie Elizabeth Solon
Marie Elizabeth Solon, age 93, died on Tuesday, February 2, 1999 at a nursing home in Ft. Myers,
FL. She was born on November 28, 1905 in Montello, WI, the daughter of William and Margaret
Maloney. She was a graduate of St. Agnes School of Nursing in Fond du Lac. For a number of years,
she worked as an RN at the University Hospital in Madison. She moved to Ft. Myers, FL, in 1980,
after having lived in Memphis, TN, for several years. She was married to Arthur B. Solon, who
preceded her in death.
She is survived by one son, Thomas A. (Sandra) Solon of Ft. Myers, FL; two daughters, Winifred
(Winnie) A. Sewell of Victoria, BC, Canada, Margaret M. (James) Busi, Charlottsville, VA; six
grandchildren, Michael Mattingly, Andrew B. Solon, Suzanne M. Solon, Karen E. Solon, Sean S.
Sewell, Aaron P. Busi; one great-grandchild, Kaine Solon; a brother, Edward (Frances) Maloney;
a sister, Gertrude Lenzen; sister-in-law Hazel Maloney; many nieces, nephews and friends. In
addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Gerald Maloney and James
Maloney, and two sisters, Helen Lashock and Grace Maloney of Montello.
A memorial mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 4, at St. Francis Xavier Church
in Ft. Myers, FL. She was interred at Calvary Cemetery in Memphis, TN.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the charity of your choice in her name.
(http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/message/an/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.marquette/326)
(Submitted by Merril Bourne) 

Watertown, WI Watertown Times January 9, 1923
Thomas F. Solon 
Former Resident Called by Death:
Was Former Member of the Assembly and at One Time Was Engaged in Business at Richwood -- Well Known Here.
  A dispatch announced the death at Minneapolis of Thomas F. Solon, a pioneer resident of this
section and well known here.  Death occurred at the home of his son, Milton Solon.  He was a native
of the town of Shields and was for several years engaged in business in Richwood. He served one
term in the assembly from the first district of Dodge county.
  After leaving here he went to Superior where he served as postmaster during the first Cleveland
administration.
  He founded the village of Solon Springs, 35 miles from Superior and organized the Solon Springs
Water Co.
  Mr. Solon was well known in Watertown and was an active business man in this section many years.
He was a familiar figure at all public gatherings and took an active interest in civic as well as
political affairs. He was about 70 years old.

Catherine (KELLEY) SOLON of Shields, Wisconsin
Death of Mrs. Solon - Another Pioneer Settler of Shields Called to Her Reward
  Last Thursday evening Aug. 24 (1906), the sad announcement of the death of Mrs. Martin Solon,
of the town of Shields, was telephoned to her relatives and friends of this city. While it was
known that she was suffering from a painful injury received by a fall Aug. 14th, no one here
thought that she was in danger of death, and the news, therefore, was both startling and distressing.
  On Aug. 14th, while visiting her sisters at Richwood, Mrs. Solon, in passing out through the
back door slipped upon the step and was very seriously, and as it now appears, fatally injured.
Help was summoned and she was carried in and placed upon the bed. Dr. Shinnick of Watertown was
telephoned for and promptly responded. He reported severe injuries on the hip and side but found
no bones broken. For several days her pain was so intense that no one could touch her. At the end
of a week, there were some indications of improvement and she was beginning to plan her removal
to her home, four miles north of Richwood. Her daughter, Mary who was summoned as soon as her
mother was hurt, and was constantly with her, as was also her sisters, and at times, other members
of her family. At times, she was subject to fainting spells, supposed to be brought on from the
effect of the pain she constantly suffered. The application of a face bath promptly revived her
from the fainting spells, which were not considered dangerous.
  About 11 o'clock Thursday, Aug. 24th and just about 10 days after she was injured, she sank into
a fainting spell, from which her daughter was unable to revive her and without a word, without a
groan, without a struggle, she passed away into that land were(where)pains and sorrows are unknown.
  Her remains were taken to her home Thursday evening and her funeral was held from St. Joseph's
church in Richwood, Sunday, Aug. 27th, at 10 o'clock A.M.  She was buried in the family lot in
St. Bernard's cemetery, Watertown beside the grave of her good husband who passed from earth
almost six years ago.
  Deceased whose maiden name was Catherine Kelley was born in County Galway, Leland, about the
year 1835 and came to this country with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kelley in 1847, the family
settling in Oneida Co. New York. In 1853 they came to Wisconsin and located in Shields. Two years
later, the subject of this sketch became the wife of Martin Solon and they began farming on 80
acres of land in the northern part of that town. By industry and good management the farm was
enlarged until it reached 510 acres. Mr. Solon whose name was a synonym for honesty, kindness and
charity was called to his final home October 21, 1899.
  This happy union was blessed with a family of eight children five sons and three daughters, all
of whom were present at the funeral of their mother last Sunday. They are Martin Solon of
Claremont, Minn., John T. Solon of Watertown, Patrick and James who reside upon the family
homestead; Peter Solon, who owns and resides on what is known as the David Barry farm in Shields,
the Misses Mary and Kate Solon, also at home and Winifred (Mrs. Abe McCarty) of Claremont, Minn.
Deceased is also survived by two brothers and five sisters, the latter being the Misses Bridget,
Sibbie and Annie Kelley of Richwood, at whose fome the fatal accident and her death ocurred;
Mrs. Mary Joyce and Mrs. Nell King, of Chicago. The two brothers are Peter Kelley of Watertown and
John Kelley, editor of this paper.
  To write an obituary of a beloved sister, the oldest of the family, who, to the younger children
has been a mother as well as a sister, is indeed a sorrowful task. Called away unexpectedly and on
the same day that the writer and his wife were celebrating their silver wedding, and who in her
suffering the evening before her death, had sent her congratulations, makes the duty a painful one.
But her mindfulness and solicitude for the welfare and happiness of others was a trait of character
so that others as well as her relatives can well bear testimony to it. She possessed to a marked
degree the virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity, and exemplified these attributes in a practical way
in her every-day life. She was a pious and prayerful woman and in her simple but effective way
instilled in the minds and hearts of her children the true spirit of Christianity. Her best efforts
were consecrated to the service of her Creator and next came of the interests of her family. As we
think back over her life and call to mind her many kind acts and words of earnest advice and
counsel; as we maturely pass judgment upon her motives, we are more than satisfied that she ever
strove to obey the scriptural injunction: "Thou must love thy Lord, thy God, with thy whole soul;
with all thy strength and with all thy mind, and thy neighbor as thyself."
  She was naturally "solicitous about many things" along the line of her earthly duties, but she
did not forget to "choose the better part" which One in whose word she placed full faith promised,
"Shall not be taken from her." (Submitted by Pat Solon Rogers)

Mary SOLON of Shields, Wisconsin
Miss Mary Solon, Native of Town of Shields Dies
  Miss Mary Solon, a life long resident of this section, died this noon at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Abe McCarthy, 311 South Montgomery Street where she made her home. Her death took place at
11:30 o'clock. She suffered a fractured hip in a fall last April and had been confined to her home since.
  Born in the town of Shields on September 22, 1856, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Martin Solon, pioneer residents of that township. For the last 23 years she had made her home in
Watertown residing in the town of Shields prior to coming to this city.
 Besides Mrs. McCarthy, she is survived by two brothers, John T. Solon ...
(I don't have the continuation of this obit but judging from the sheet I have, the other brother
has to be Patrick H. Solon who died in 1931.) 
Records indicate that she died of pneumonia. She was treated by Dr. Bowen and hot water bottles
were part of the treatment. She died September 29, 1928. (Submitted by Pat Solon Rogers)

Peter A. SOLON of Shields, Wisconsin
Death of Peter A. Solon
Well Known Resident of the Town of Shields Passed Away Monday. Funeral Held Thursday
  Last Monday forenoon the sad and wholly unexpected announcement of the death of Peter A. Solon,
of the town of Shields was telephoned from Watertown to the Juneau relatives. Mr. Solon's death 
ocurred at his home on his farm xis miles southwest of Richwood, at 9 o'clock that morning.
  It was known to his relatives and neighbors that he was in poor health since last fall, but the
advent of death so soon was wholly unexpected.
  Peter A. Solon was born in the town of Shileds, May 8, 1869, and was the youngest son of the late 
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Solon, pioneer settlers of that town. He was educated in the public schools and 
has always given his time and attention to agricultural pursuits. He gave much attention to
dairying and stock raising and met with good success in his investments.
  Personally, Pete Solon was liked by all who knew him. He was candid, outspoken, straightforward
and strictly honest in all his dealings with his fellow men.
  Since his boyhood, he enjoyed the respect and confidence of his neighbors and during the past few
years was called upon to fill several local offices. At the time of his death, he was school clerk
of District No. 2 of the town of Shields and was chairman of the town, to which last named office
he was elected in April 1911.
  Her served as a member of the County Board of Supervisors at the special May session in 1911 and
attended the annual session here last November, from which he was forced to withdraw before the
final adjournment. On his way home he was obliged to remain at the home of his brother in Watertown
about one week on account of sickness. This was really the beginning of the illness that resulted
fatally last Monday, February 25. The cause of death was lung trouble resulting from a severe cold
contracted two years ago.
  On February 18, 1903, the subject of this sketch was married to Miss Johanna Barry, daughter of
Mrs. David Barry, of the town of Shields. The marriage was solemnized in St. Joseph's Church in
Richwood by Rev. Peter J. Franciscus.
  Mr. and Mrs. Solon at once located on the David Barry farm which Mr. Solon had purchased, and
have made their home their since.
  Her is survived by his loving and devoted wife and three small children, two boys and a girl. He
is also survived by three brothers, Martin Solon of Claremont, Minnesota, and John T. and Patrick
H. Solon of Watertown, and by two sisters, Miss Mary Solon of Watertown and Mrs. Abraham McCarthy
of Claremont, Minn.
  Deceased was a first cousin of former County Clerk, John Solon of this city and was a nephew of
Co. Supt. John Kelley.
  The funeral services were held at St. Joseph's Church in Richwood at 10 a.m. yesterday morning,
with interment in St. Bernard's cemetery in Watertown.
Note: (This obit was among my Grandmother's things and I believe that it was in the Juneau, WI paper)
I think my Grandfather Peter died of T.B. (Submitted by Pat Solon Rogers)

Saint Colman's Cemetery

Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland
This cemetery is on the main road from Castlebar to Claremorris. 
The name is over the entrance and it can be seen from the roadway. 
(http://www.interment.net/data/ireland/mayo/colman/stcolman.htm)

This is not a complete listing of burials! 
The records below were provided by contributors to Cemetery Records Online. 
Total records = 77.

Contributor's Index: [AR] Anna Ryan [[email protected]]  

Solan, John P., d. 28 Apr 1974, Cloonboy, [AR]