1. Obituary from the Illinois State Journal, Springfield, IL, 12 Aug 1958, page 15:
Burl F. Oliver, 82, of Long Beach, Calif., formerly of 3332 S. 4th St., died yesterday morning in Long Beach where he had resided since 1956. Mr. Oliver was a contractor here. His wife died in 1956, and he is survived by two sons, Burl F. Oliver, Jr., Melrose Park, Calif.: James, Long Beach, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Charles Hess, Oak Park; Mrs. Alpa Howett, and Mrs. Helen Kett; both of Chicago; and 18 grandchildren. The body is at the Ellinger & Kunz Funeral Home where services will be held at 1:30 p.m Friday, the Rev. Donald Finley officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. [500]