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Bollman, Joseph A.

Father Joseph A. Bollman succeeded Father Hagan as pastor Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, La Grange, in 1903.  He led others in fund-raising for construction.  He oversaw card parties, food sales, and "refined" vaudeville performances.  The parish dream came true in 1917 with completion of a $35,000 red-brick school on Ogden and Waiola, adjoining the church.  He was succeeded by Father John Nawn.

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Numerous sources were used in the compilation of these entries including but not limited to:

• Images of America -- La Grange and La Grange Park, Illinois by RoseAnna and Robert Mueller, Arcadia Publishing
• La Grange Centennial History 1879-1979, William J Cromie, Editor, La Grange Area Historical Society, 1979

 

Last Modified:  04/26/2003