The Fremont Library in Mundelein, has a card catalog for finding obits they have on file from our area. Be sure to check them out!
Fremont Public Library
1170 North Midlothian Road
Mundelein, IL 60060-1237
(847) 566-8702
One other source is the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield. I've had not only good luck with them, but the staff is personable, kind, very helpful, and they sent information to me without charge. Check this page for more info:
http://www.state.il.us/hpa/lib/default.htmBarbara