Vital Information
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Nancy Ann Fitzgerald | Cook County Birth Certificate |
| Born | 16 Jul 1939, Evergreen Park, Cook County, IL | Birth certificate |
| Father | Patrick Fitzgerald (~1910, Chicago) | Birth certificate |
| Mother | Sarah Rita "Sadie" Adams (b. 26 Oct 1912; d. Aug 1993) | Birth certificate |
| Spouse | Thomas David Stokes (1936-2003) | Obituary |
| Children | Thomas, Susan (m. Ryan Mullaney), Patricia (m. Gregory Kuzmic), Mary Carol (m. David Grabill) | Obituary |
Their Story
Nancy Ann Fitzgerald was born on July 16, 1939, in Evergreen Park, Cook County, Illinois, the daughter of Patrick Fitzgerald and Sarah Rita "Sadie" Adams. The birth was registered on July 23, 1939 (certificate #713).
By the 1940 census, infant Nancy was living with her parents in Chicago's Ward 18. Her father Patrick was 30 and her mother Sadie was 26.
Nancy attended Mercy High School in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood, following in a South Side Irish Catholic tradition. She reportedly attended DePaul University, though this is unverified (based on a condolence message referencing "the big P at DePaul").
Nancy married Thomas David Stokes, also from the Beverly neighborhood. Thomas was CEO and Chairman of Interstate Electronics Company. They settled in Western Springs, Illinois, and had four children: Thomas, Susan, Patricia, and Mary Carol.
Thomas died on June 3, 2003. His obituary listed Nancy as his "beloved wife Nancy (nee Fitzgerald)."
Document Sources
| Document | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County Birth Certificate #713, 23 Jul 1939 | vital record | Parents: Patrick Fitzgerald (29, Chicago) and Sadie Adams (25, Chicago) |
| US Census 1940, Chicago Ward 18, ED 103-1231 | federal census | "Nancy Ann Fitzgerald," daughter, age 0 |
| US Census 1950 | federal census | Listed as "Nancy A Fitzgerald" (linked in FamilySearch) |
| Obituary of Thomas David Stokes, Chicago Tribune, June 2003 | newspaper | "Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Fitzgerald)" |