Oak Hill Cemetery II was incorporated on January 24, 1902 by a group of gentlemen of Swedish descent. It was originally established to service Swedish customers on the South Side of Chicago. The Cemetery was dedicated on October 19, 1902, followed shortly thereafter by the first burial taking place on October 26, 1902. It was in 1911 that Lincoln Cemetery was established as a spin-off of Oak Hill Cemetery at the request of the black funeral directors. The Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel-Mausoleum was built in 1921. The cornerstone was laid on September 15, 1921. The Chapel was dedicated on May 30, 1922. It was erected by the E. P. Strandberg Co. (note: President of Chicago Cemetery Association). The architect was Conny Ramberg. Although the building itself is impressive with its stained glass windows, huge pillars, marble interior, crypts and niches, it is the sentiment on the granite above the entrance door that leaves the message the Association chose to express.