Death. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. John Patrick Looney All of the stories were written in the foulest of language. The News and The Rock Island Argus waged a vicious newspaper war for years. Looney soon ventured into politics, and went on to hold a prominent position in the Democratic Party. Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum. Looney was also a successful lawyer and newspaper man in Rock Island. 18 Dec 1981 (aged 68) Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, USA. Wilt Chamberlain. At the height of his power he controlled much of the gambling, prostitution, illegal liquor and protection rackets in Rock Island. This personal attack of Wilmerton family led to a downtown shootout on February 22, 1909. Married to Nora O'Connor Looney.Children: Kathleen, Ursula Hamblin (F-A-G #80221033), John Connor Looney. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. WebJohn Patrick Looney (18651947) was a gangster in the Rock Island, Illinois area during the early 20th century. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Nov 5 1866 - Ottawa, LaSalle, Illinois, United States, Mar 12 1942 - Falfurrias, Brooks, Texas, United States, Patrick Looney, Margaret 'maggie' Looney (born Moloney), (born Looney), Marguerite A. Prendergast (born Looney), Henry Looney, Hannah Looney, Timothy J. Looney, William Looney, Edward James Looney, Patrick Looney, Margaret Looney (born Moloney), John Looney, Katharine Looney, Ursula Hamblin (born Looney), Jeremiah Looney, Catherine E. Curran (born Looney), Timothy J. Looney, Henry Looney, Edward James Looney, William Looney, and, Oct 5 1866 - Ottawa, LaSalle, Illinois, United States. The character was renamed John Rooney and portrayed by Paul Newman in the 2002 film adaptation, Road to Perdition. WebPatrick A. Looney, 75, of Browns Mills, N.J., passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2022, at home while being held by his wife Beth. Looney was furious and printed a series of articles about the mayor. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Later that night, a bomb exploded at the printing press in the newspaper's building, which Looney still owned. GREAT NEWS! Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. There was a problem getting your location. At the height of his power, Looney controlled most of the illegal gambling, prostitution, bootlegging, and racketeering in John Looney, son of Irish immigrants, was born in Ottawa, Illinois.He studied law and was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1889. WebJohn Patrick Looney (18651942) was an Irish-American political fixer and Irish mob boss based in Rock Island, Illinois during the early 20th century. WebThis is the story of John Patrick Looney, the leader of vice, gambling, prostitution and murder in Rock Island in the early 1900s, as told through our buildings and sites. Looney served over eight years for the 1922 murder of John Gabel and died in 1942. Oops, something didn't work. Through his tabloid newspaper Rock Island News, he was able to blackmail and intimidate his opponents. Looney served as the model for John Looney, a character in Max Allan Collins graphic novel Road to Perdition. Four days later, a large crowd gathered in Market Square, stirred and agitated by associates of Looney. Meanwhile, through editorials, the Rock Island Argus lambasted the community for having allowed gangsters to gain control of Rock Island. At the height of his power, Looney controlled most of the illegal gambling , prostitution , bootlegging , and racketeering in [6] Looney refused a $7,000 insurance settlement, and the insurance company canceled his policy. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Born in 1947 in Woodbury N.J., Pat was the youngest of three siblings. Looney began his career as a lawyer and achieved success, but soon ventured into politics, and went on to hold a prominent position in the Democratic Party. Try again. Patrick Looney https://web.archive.org/web/20180413234406/https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180411/before-capone-john-looney-was-the-prototypical-illinois-gangster. Thanks for your help! Learn more about merges. John Patrick Looney (1865-1947) was a gangster in the Rock Island, Illinois area during the early 1900s. Looney had a hand in match fixing, prostitution, illegal gambling, and extortion. Looney was convicted of the murder of saloonkeeper William Gabel in 1925 and sent to prison for 14 years. John Patrick Looney You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. He would eventually run for, but lose, election to the Illinois State Legislature. [2], In 1905, Looney bought the Mirror Lounge, a closed club to use for his law office on the 1st floor and to publish his newspaper on the second floor. Looney published the Rock Island News from about 1905 to 1923. After the riots, raids were carried out on prostitution houses. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. With Road to Perdition, Mendes and Self seemingly attributed the elder Looney's personality traits to the son, who is portrayed as devious and unreliable. Looney controlled almost all gambling and prostitution houses about 150 over a vast region run by Helen Van Dale, known as Queen of the Prostitutes. This time around he added corrupt police, judges and city officials to the list of things he controlled. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Burial. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Looney was indicted for the murder of William Gabel and for running a theft ring which spanned several states, but Looney fled to Ottawa, Illinois and then to New Mexico. Patrick Looney By 1910, Looney sold his home to Herbert Casteel, president of the Rock Island National Bank and Central Trust & Savings Bank, who owned it just six years. John Looney; from mobster to movie Looney had a hand in match fixing, prostitution, illegal gambling, and extortion. Place of Burial: McAllen, Texas, United States. The gang war ended on October 6, 1922, when Looney and his son Connor were talking in their car in Market Square. WebJohn Patrick Looney. Some thought Looney did it himself. Road to Perdition (comics WebJohn Looney was nearly 70 years old when he was released after nine years in prison. WebRemote Getaway. [1], In 1905, Looney bought the Mirror Lounge, a closed club to use for his law office on the 1st floor and to publish his newspaper on the second floor. New York, USA. On Oct. 6, 1922, John Looneys one-time lieutenant, Dan Drost, joined forces with Anthony Billburg, another former lieutenant turned enemy. John Patrick Looney Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. In 1925 he was convicted of murder and numerous other crimes. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. John Patrick Looney Wilt Chamberlain. At the height of his power he controlled much of the gambling, prostitution, illegal liquor and protection rackets in Rock Island. True Story? Real Gangsters & Influences Explained At the height of his power, he controlled much of the gambling, prostitution, illegal liquor and protection rackets in Rock Island. Select from premium John Patrick Looney of the highest quality. John Patrick Looney He practiced with his partner Frank H. Kelly; he had his first real brush with the law in 1897 when he and Kelly were indicted for conspiracy to defraud the city by using inferior materials. Looney moved his newspaper again in 1924 to the upper story of his mansion overlooking the Rock River. English Learn more about managing a memorial . Parcourez la librairie en ligne la plus vaste au monde et commencez ds aujourd'hui votre lecture sur le Web, votre tablette, votre tlphone ou un lecteur d'e-books. [7] The "Bel-Aire" house at which this gunfight occurred can be viewed just slightly west of 30th street in Rock Island on River Heights Road. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Add to your scrapbook. Resend Activation Email. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. John Looney Legend Tour Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Looney then retired to one of his houses in New Mexico, one of many that Looney owned. Looney would then threaten to publish the photograph in the Rock Island News unless a cash payment was provided. It was adapted into the 2002 film of the same name, starring Tom Hanks, for which Collins also wrote the novelization. Looney attributed his loss to the Rock Island Argus, which wrote many negative opinion articles on him. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Death: March 12, 1942 (75) Falfurrias, Brooks, Texas, United States. Patrick Looney Looney was apprehended in New Mexico in November 1924. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Drive-by shootings had become commonplace. [2][3] He studied law and was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1889. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Afterward, Looney left Rock Island to go to a ranch in New Mexico, staying there until 1921. Looney was also a successful lawyer and newspaper man in Rock Island. John Patrick Looney After his release on April 7, 1934, at age 68, he kept a low profile until dying of tuberculosis in El Paso, Texas, in 1947. But he returned to Rock Island in 1921 and tried to re-establish his vice empire, with deadly results. Bel Air, on the bluffs above the Rock River, was gangster John Looney's second home in Rock Island. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? We have set your language to Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. The crowd grew to more than 2,000 and the angry mob stormed the police station and police fired back, killing two bystanders, wounding eight others. While its interior has been remodeled several times, John Looneys fortress of a home still stands as a residence in Rock Island, at the entrance to the Highland Park Historic District. During the early 20th century, Looney published many articles that attacked the Rock Island Argus and threaten to expose the deep dark secrets some of Rock Island's most prominent residents. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Looneys power in Rock Island was down to two key factors, he controlled the politicians and the news, he published the Rock Island News between 1905 and 1923, which was basically just a scandal sheet newspaper best described as no filthier, more libelous newspaper has ever been printed in the United States. Failed to delete memorial. WebThis is the story of John Patrick Looney, the leader of vice, gambling, prostitution and murder in Rock Island in the early 1900s, as told through our buildings and sites. He began his career as a successful lawyer, but soon became involved in illegal activity. he was defeated in the election but he didnt take to the defeat kindly and turned to a life of crime and would control a vast empire of extortion, bribery, booze, gambling and prostitution in Rock Island, Illinois. The convictions were overturned on appeal.[1]. Son of Patrick Looney and Margaret Looney You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. John Looney was the original Quad Cities vice lord and also one of the nations earliest organized crime leaders. In 1921 Looney returned to Rock Island and regained control of his paper. Born in 1947 in Woodbury N.J., Pat was the youngest of three siblings. You can always change this later in your Account settings. However, when Looney began to publish his first newspaper again for the first time on February 6, 1909, he personally attacked Wilmerton and his family on the front page.[5]. Aucun commentaire n'a t trouv aux emplacements habituels. [5], However, Looney had no plans to relinquish his control of the newspaper. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Looney was also a successful lawyer and newspaper man in Rock Island. A system error has occurred. [1] [2] He studied law and was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1889. Web Designer, Teacher, Artist, Writer, 3D & Visual Effects, DJ. Siblings; Kate kellner, Jeremiah Looney, Marguerite Prendergast, Henry Looney, Hannah Looney, Timothy J Looney.Buried in McAllen, Texas.John was the son of Irish immigrants. WebJohn Patrick Looney (18651947) was a gangster in the Rock Island, Illinois area during the early 20th century. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. He practiced with his partner Frank H. Kelly; he had his first real brush with the law in 1897 when he and Kelly were indicted for conspiracy to defraud the city by using inferior materials. John Patrick Looney John Patrick Looney (18651947) was a gangster in the Rock Island, Illinois area during the early 20th century. Looney would then threaten to publish the photograph in the Rock Island News unless a cash payment was provided.[8]. This three-part miniseries of graphic novels was written after the original story, but deals with events within the same timeframe. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. [6] Looney was accused of setting the fire by Dan Drost; he later admitted to helping Looney set the fire. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? At the height of his power, Looney controlled most of the illegal gambling, prostitution, bootlegging, and racketeering in You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. He went on the run but was captured two years later. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. After Schriver refused, Looney published an article on the front page of his paper accusing him of having an affair in Peoria. Looney's empire came to an end when he was eventually indicted for murder after a gang war in 1922. he went on the run but was captured two years later. Looney soon ventured into politics and went on to hold a prominent position in the Democratic Party. He was sentenced to prison for conspiracy and the murder of Bill Gabel. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Death: March 12, 1942 (75) Falfurrias, Brooks, Texas, United States. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Looney served as the model for John Looney, a character in Max Allan Collins graphic novel Road to Perdition. You can always change this later in your Account settings. At the height of his power, Looney controlled most of the illegal gambling, prostitution, bootlegging, and racketeering in Rock Island. All three parts were published as individual installments, but have also been reprinted as a single combined volume. When Looney raised the protection fee charged to Bill Gabel, a former police officer who owned one of the citys largest bootleg saloons, Gabel refused to pay. John Looney, son of Irish immigrants, was born in Ottawa, Illinois. The character was renamed John Rooney and portrayed by Paul Newman in the 2002 film adaptation, Road to Perdition. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. The night after Looney sold the paper, Wilmerton shut down the newspaper, which angered Looney. This remote home was far removed from the rest of Rock Island. The convictions were overturned on appeal. sold - protection for law violators. The four men were sent to prison for the murder. He served only eight and a half years. Failed to delete memorial. Immediate Family: Son of Patrick Looney and Margaret Looney. Resend Activation Email. He built the house in 1905 as a getaway retreat for himself and his gang of thugs. This story was the basis for the 2002 film of the same name. WebFind John Patrick Looney stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Kevon Looney. His son and bodyguard, Connor, was killed when rivals opened fire on a car in which he was sitting with his father. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. The path to 200 years: Old-school gangster Looney was prototype for criminals to follow, Newsletters: Get local news delivered directly to you. Birth. Looney was released from prison in ill health April 7, 1934, at age 68 and never heard from again. He served only eight and a half years. Failed to delete flower. John Looney ran to the nearby Sherman Hotel and returned fire. [4] After purchasing the building, John brought his brothers William (Bill) and Jeremiah (Jerry) to Rock Island from Ottawa to help him run the paper. The character was renamed John Rooney and portrayed by Paul Newman in the 2002 film adaptation, Road to Perdition. Family members linked to this person will appear here. He retreated again to the Southwest, and died in 1947 of tuberculosis in a sanitarium in El Paso, Texas. Looney is the inspiration for the character of John Rooney, who was played by actor Paul Newman in the Sam Mendes film Road to Perdition. Instead he turned over 12 canceled checks made out to John Looney to a federal investigators. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Death. Martial law was declared and the governor sent in 600 troops to stop the riot. Attempts by the police to quell the mob resulted in the death of two rioters.[10]. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? [5] However, by 1908, Looney was desperate for money to keep all of his operations afloat, so he was forced to sell Rock Island News to W.W. This personal attack of Wilmerton family led to a downtown shootout on February 22, 1909. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. WebJohn Looney was nearly 70 years old when he was released after nine years in prison. Death: March 12, 1942 (75) Falfurrias, Brooks, Texas, United States. Husband of Nora Looney WebThe story is set in the American Midwest during the Great Depression and draws upon several historical figures, especially the gangster John Patrick Looney, of Rock Island, Illinois; in real life, Looney came into conflict with Dan Drost, a formerly loyal lieutenant in their crime organization, and their feud eventually led to the death of [2], Looney was later charged and convicted of the murder of Willam Gabel and prosecuted in Galesburg. Furthermore, Looney's family house still survives in the in Rock Island. [3] In response, Looney founded the Rock Island News, which he used to blackmail prominent Rock Island citizens. In November, two mysterious fires would destroy the Mirror Lounge. Kevon Looney. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Looney resumed his publishing from the garage on the side of his house called "The Roost" in 1909. 24 Jan 1913. Four days later, a large crowd gathered in Market Square, stirred and agitated by associates of Looney. Multiple deaths, dozens of injuries in dust storm crash Sangamon, others under blowing dust warning; storms Jacksonville issues second boil order precaution. John Patrick Looney (1865-1947) was a gangster in the Rock Island, Illinois area during the early 1900s. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. John Patrick Looney Looney's empire came to an end when he was eventually indicted for murder after a gang war in 1922. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Wilmerton was arrested, but was never charged with a crime. WebThe story is set in the American Midwest during the Great Depression and draws upon several historical figures, especially the gangster John Patrick Looney, of Rock Island, Illinois; in real life, Looney came into conflict with Dan Drost, a formerly loyal lieutenant in their crime organization, and their feud eventually led to the death of John Patrick Looney Learn more about managing a memorial . Please reset your password. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. One of Looneys homes was raided and its arms cache seized. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Immediate Family: Son of Patrick Looney and Margaret Looney. The home is a stone Queen Anne Victorian designed by architect George P. Stauduhar. This account has been disabled. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. The convictions were overturned on appeal.[2]. John Looney WebPatrick A. Looney, 75, of Browns Mills, N.J., passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2022, at home while being held by his wife Beth. John Patrick Looney (1865-1947) was a gangster in the Rock Island, Illinois area during the early 1900s. Road to Perdition (comics Gabel was murdered on July 31, 1922, which prompted a gang war in which 12 people were murdered. [4], Ethan Iverson mentions in his detailed online bibliography for Donald E. Westlake, that Collins adapted some dialogue in the graphic novel (later included in altered form in the film adaptation) from a very similar scene in the Parker novel, Butcher's Moon.[5]. He retreated again to the Southwest, and died in 1947 of tuberculosis in a sanitarium in El Paso, Texas. Looney was also subject to several other failed attempts to kill him. Brother of Kate Kellner; Jeremiah Looney; Marguerite A. Prendergast; Henry Looney; Hannah Looney and 3 others; Timothy J. Looney; William C. Looney and Edward Looney less. His son, Connor, 21, died as a result of the shootout. WebJohn Patrick Looney was a gangster in the Rock Island Illinois area during the early 20th century. He would eventually run for, but lose, election to the Illinois State Legislature. Looney served over eight years for the 1922 murder of John Gabel and died in 1942. Try again later. Sangamon, others under blowing dust warning; storms potentially Routt struggles forward after the loss of a second classmate, Multiple deaths, dozens of injuries in dust storm crash on Interstate 55, Western Illinois University announces spring honor graduates. While John Looney rose to power by blackmail and gunfire, it was also his downfall. Looney's empire came to an end when he was eventually indicted for murder after a gang war in 1922. Search above to list available cemeteries. This browser does not support getting your location. This page was last modified on 5 April 2015, at 18:38. He allegedly would have one of his prostitutes walk up to a man and throw her arms around him, and once she did he would snap a photograph. With Road to Perdition, Mendes and Self seemingly attributed the elder Looney's personality traits to the son, who is portrayed as devious and unreliable. He was getting out of his car just after midnight when shots were fired. As for Connor Rooney, he's based on Looney's real-life son, Connor. Looney attributed his loss at the election to the Rock Island Argus, which wrote many negative opinion articles on him. Try again later. His influence reached into Wisconsin, Missouri, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and the East Coast. Max Allan Collins, interviewed by Daniel Etherington, "Part 5: Looney loses his son and the newspaper war", "My Debt to Lone Wolf and Cub's Genius Creator", "A Storyteller Who Got the Details Right", "'Road to Perdition: On the Road' details", "Just the Facts Ma'am: Max Collins Talks 'Road to Perdition', https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Road_to_Perdition_(comics)&oldid=1141784382, Infobox comic book title param (addpubcat), Comics templates parameter noimage in use, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 19:53. Taking mower out for drive at 4 a.m. leads to DUI arrest for Mike Shannon, legendary Cardinals broadcaster, dead at 83, Massive dust-storm crash shuts Interstate 55 for miles. Geni requires JavaScript! At the height of his power, Looney controlled most of the illegal gambling, prostitution, bootlegging, and racketeering in This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. He was sentenced to 14 years in prison and served 8 years. 0 cemeteries found in North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA. He was convicted in 1925 of "conspiracy to protect gambling, prostitution and illicit liquor traffic in Rock Island". Patrick "Pop Loon" Looney was a legend in life and continues to be in the beyond. A federal investigation revealed that 170 or more illegal businesses had been paying for protection from Looney. Verify and try again. Wilmerton. John Patrick Looney was a gangster in Rock Island, Illinois during the early 20th century. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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