Saint Luke Cemetery

I got the idea to write about this cemetery after reading John B.'s reviews of Graceland Cemetery and Elmwood cemetery, both well-written pieces. (Credit to John B. goes here) Some of my friends...

This cemetery was quite interesting to visit. It was called St. Lucas Cemetery for most of its history, but at the tail end of the 20th century was renamed St. Luke Cemetery. Originally the church...

Warning. They misspelled mother's name in stone on a family grave and will not fix their mistake, unless we pay additional $800.

Of course as a cemetary fiend I love just coming by on a Sunday after class at NEIU right across the street. Very serene place and although it did have a few people there, it was so quite, like...

Disappointed. I went there on a Saturday because Google said they were open from 9-4. Made my visit around approximately 11am and while there sign clearly says they have office hours from 8:30-1...