Need help editing articles? Start out with the new Introduction to Editing Articles Video.
Frank J. Dunn
Frank J. Dunn (b. 1869- d. 1948) was an attorney and Mayor of Bloomington from 1902-1904. On August 4, 1905, ex-Mayor Frank Dunn and Miss Ida Waldron (b 1875-d 1955) were married in Bloomington. Ida Waldron was a daughter of Bloomington pioneer, John Waldron, Sr.. They had two daughters, Frances Dunn and Margaret Dunn Regester.
Frank and Ida lived at 321 W Kirkwood Avenue (the old John Waldron Sr mansion) until Frank's death at age 79 in 1948. Frank committed suicide in his offices after battling a terminal illness. Ida moved out of the Waldron mansion soon after and the land was sold in 1954 to developers.
Frank Dunn is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery.
