Star-Courier (Kewanee, Illinois) Newspaper Obituaries (2009 - Current)

The Star-Courier obituary archives are a great starting point for exploring your family’s roots in Kewanee, Illinois. With access to newspapers from across the country, these archives are full of valuable information that can help you uncover your family’s past.

Looking through Star-Courier obituaries can help you:

• Learn more about your family’s history.
• Connect with distant family members.
• Discover stories about your ancestors.
• Access nearly 150 years of local history.

How to Search Star-Courier Obituary Archives

Searching the archives is simple and straightforward. To begin, just type in the last name of your relative and click “Search.” This is the easiest way to start your research into your family’s past.

For a more detailed search, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Enter your relative’s first and last name.
• Step 2: If you know important details, like a specific school or hometown, include them to narrow your search.
• Step 3: Leave out certain places to reduce unrelated results.
• Step 4: Use specific dates if you have them to focus your search.
• Step 5: Organize the results by oldest, newest, or best matches.

Advanced Search tips:

• Start with recent family members to help find older generations.
• Try searching by initials, as older obituaries often used them.
• If searching for a female relative, try using her husband’s name.
• Be open to spelling variations, as older records often had errors.

Other Resources to Explore:

• U.S. Newspapers Archives
• Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
• Passenger Lists
• Government Publications
• Social Security Death Index
• Cultural Archives for African-American, Hispanic, Irish, Native American, German-American, Italian, and Jewish-American ancestries

Start exploring your family history with GenealogyBank, and don’t forget to download our free “Newspapers Research Tips” guide for more help.