U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Evelyn J. Tierney of Maple Park
Services for Evelyn J. Tierney, 88, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn. The Rev. Robert Vaughn, interim pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Maple Park, will officiate.
Born March 13, 1911, in Virgil Township, at the family home where she lived her entire life, she passed away Thursday, April 1, 1999, at Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva. Interment will be in Gardner Cemetery, Route 38, Kaneville Township, following the services.
Evelyn graduated from Maple Park Community High School with the Class of 1929 and also studied for a time at the University of Illinois. She returnedhome where she became the head nurse, hired hand, and `chief cook and bottle washer' at the farm. Though she nevermarried, she was devoted to her family. In sickness and in health, for better or worse, and for richer or poorer, Evelyn was there for everyone.
Her caring extended well beyond her immediate family to embrace her community as well. Continuing in her father's footsteps, she became the Virgil Township assessor after his death in 1946. She heldthat office until 1961 when she became the Virgil Township clerk. Through the years that followed, many a township meeting was held at her kitchen table and Evelyn served proudly as clerk until 1985. Her mother served as sexton of Gardner Cemetery
from its inception and Evelyn took on that post as well, following her mother's death in 1954. It was a job her heart held tenatiously until the day of her death.
Evelyn was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Maple Park and the O. U. R. of the church. Her cakes and crafts were legendary in the community and Evelyn continued to provide both to church bazaars and dinners long after she was able to attend them.
Evelyn leaves a lifetime of memories in the hearts and minds of countless friends, neighbors and adversaries. Independent, outspoken and forthright, one never wondered where Evelyn stood on any matter.
They might have wondered, however, at the soft heart that lay beneath her `sweet and salty' demeanor. The last of her generation, she was also the last of a pioneering breed of women who were tough enough to take on the rigors of a Spartan country life, yet thoughtful enough to turn a tender hand to an aching heart.
Surviving are her brother-in-law, Matthew Yagen; nephews, Jeffrey (Peg) Yagen and Michael Yagen, both of Maple Park, and Gary Tierney of South Elgin; niece, Beverly Tierney of St. Charles; and great-niece, Margaret J. Yagen.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Clara (nee Winters) Tierney; andsiblings, Gilbert, Olive and Harvey Tierney, and Margaret Yagen.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home.
Memorials in her name may be made either to the Gardner Cemetery
Mary VanDenBerg of Lisle
Funeral services for Mary VanDenBerg, 83, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, Route 53 and Short Street, Lisle. Interment will be in Clarendon Hills Cemetery.
She was the wife of Theodore (Ted) VanDenBerg; mother of Marilyn (Guy) Hogan and Janice (James) Byrne; grandmotherof Debra (Don) Fundukian and David Byrne; and great-grandmother of Daniel, Eric and Jennifer Fundukian.
Memorials may be made to donor's favorite charity.
For information, (630) 964-9392.
Steven J. Wilkinson of Wheaton
Services for Steven J. Wilkinson, 17, will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, at Wheaton Bible Church, Main and Franklin Streets, Wheaton. The Rev. Rob Rienow will officiate.
Born Nov. 29, 1981, in St. Charles, he died Wednesday, March 31, 1999, as a result of an automobile accident. Interment will be on Tuesday in Odin, Ill.
A lifelong resident of Wheaton, Steven was a junior atWheaton North High School. He was an honor roll student, a member of the varsity scholastic bowl team, and enjoyedplaying the saxophone.
He was also an active participant in the Wheaton Bible Church Student Body. Previously he had been home schooled and a student at Franklin Middle School.
Steven is survived by his parents, Timothy and Barbara Wilkinson; brother, Daniel Wilkinson; maternal grandmother, Irene Strand of Virginia Beach, Va.; and paternal grandfather, Kelvin E. Wilkinson of Urbana.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Victor Strand, and paternal grandmother, Beatrice Wilkinson.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of services at 3 p.m. Monday, at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Bibles for the World, PO Box 470, Colorado Springs, CO 80901.
Arrangements were made by Hultgren Funeral Home, Wheaton.
For information, (630) 668-0027.
Arthur R. Wilson
Arthur R. Wilson, 90, passed away Friday, April 2, 1999. Cremation was private.
He was the beloved husband of the late Edith Wilson; son of the late Dora Wilson; and dear brother-in-law of Martin and Irene Conroy of Des Plaines.
Arrangements were made by the Cremation Society of Illinois.
Jean L. Atkin of Wheaton for 42 years
Services for Jean L. Atkin, 82, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Road (one block east of Naperville Road), Wheaton. Burial will be in Wheaton Cemetery.
Mrs. Atkin was active at the Wheaton Park District's Senior Citizen Center. The Wheaton Bible Church was an important part of her life.
She is survived by her children, Bonnie (Robert) Faulkner, Chris (Ellen), Debbie (Jim) Cleave and Randy (Elizabeth); 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Janet Daly.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George S. Atkin, and three brothers, Marshall, Oliver and Douglas Peltz.
For information, (630) 668-0016.
John C. Bratis, 60, died Saturday, April 3, 1999. Arrangements were made by Cypress Funeral Home, Glendale Heights, (630) 653-7666.
John Carlson, 43, of Elgin, died Sunday, April 4, 1999. Arrangements were made by Laird Funeral Home, Elgin, (847) 741-8800.
Robert A. `Bob' Davis of Libertyville
Services for Robert A. `Bob' Davis, 74, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, 120 W. Park Ave. (Route 176), Libertyville.
Born Jan. 2, 1925, in Washington, D. C., he passed away suddenly Saturday, April 3, 1999, at Condell Medical Center, Libertyville. Interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery, following the services.
Mr. Davis had been a resident of Libertyville for the past 40 years. He was a veteran of the
Army Air Corps, having served during World War II, and was a member of Libertyville American Legion Post #329. Bob was the owner of The Sportsman, a sporting goods store in Libertyville, for 35 years, and, following retirement, still operated Awards & Engraving by Bob Davis on North Milwaukee Avenue.
Surviving are his wife, Bee Davis; children, Alan (Christine) Davis of Albuquerque, N. M., and Nancy Davis of Libertyville; grandchildren, Jessica and Ryan; and sisters, Margaret Clark of Lansing, Mich., and Kathryn Hillborg of Battle Creek, Mich.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Leichen Davis, and brother, William Davis.
Friends of the family may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Contributions in his memory may be made tothe Veterans Memorial at Lakeside Cemetery, PO Box 500, Libertyville, IL 60048.
Paul V. DeGroff of Batavia
Visitation for Paul V. DeGroff, 56, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at Yurs-Wittenberg Funeral Home, 1771 W. State St. (Route 38), Geneva.
Services will be held on Saturday, at Poulson Funeral Home, 401 E. Main St., Benton, Ill.
Born June 22, 1942, in Benton, he passed away Friday, April 2, 1999, at Loyola Medical Center, Maywood. Burial will be in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery
in Benton.
Mr. DeGroff had been employed for 27 years by Burgess Norton Manufacturing in Geneva and for the past two years by Midwest Computer Supply in Geneva.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Barbara DeGroff; son, Darren (Lori) DeGroff of St. Charles; daughter, Debbie DeGroff of Batavia; brothers, Ron (Mary) Corbin of West Chicago and John (Karen) Spilman of Mount Vernon, Ill.; sister, La Vera L. Spilman of Benton; a special son, Brent Evernden of Aurora; mother-in-law, Elsie Betine of Batavia; and several nieces and nephews.
For information, (630) 232-7337.
Elizabeth M. Van Demerkt of Vernon Hills for four years
Funeral services for Elizabeth M. Van Demerkt, 94, formerly of Valparaiso, Ind., will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, 120 W. Park Ave. (Route 176), Libertyville.
Born Jan. 21, 1905, in Chicago, she passed away Sunday, April 4, 1999, at her home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Graceland Cemetery
in Valparaiso.
Mrs. Van Demerkt was a former member of the Singing Grandmother's Club and the Forest Glen Service Club in Chicago, and enjoyed being a member of the Yahtzee Club at Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills.
Surviving are four children, Harriet Saxton of Lake Villa, Eugene (Avonel) Van Demerkt of Bloomington, Raymond (Ellen) Van Demerkt of Lincolnshire and Louise Lowry of Vernon Hills; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Viola Albrecht of Chicago and Evelyn Van Demerkt of Oak Lawn.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen; three sons, Robert, Edward and Herbert; two sisters, Anne and Minnie; and granddaughter, Betsy.
Friends of the family may callfrom 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American LungAssociation in her memory.
Barbara Flanagan, 63, of Elgin, died Saturday, April 3, 1999. Arrangements are being made by Laird Funeral Home, Elgin, (847) 741-8800.
Lucille E. Hanigan of Arlington Heights
Services for Lucille E. Hanigan (nee Balzer), 79, will begin with prayers at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, and continue with Mass at 10 a.m., at St. James Church, 841 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights.
Born Feb. 23, 1920, in Far Rockaway, N. Y., she died Saturday, April 3, 1999, at her home. Interment will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Arlington Heights.
She was the beloved wife of the late Henry T. Hanigan; loving mother of Barbara S. (Sean) Smythe of Arlington Heights, Philip A. (Janine) Hanigan of Arlington Heights, Nancy A. (Robert) Taylor of Schaumburg, Kevin J. Hanigan of Texas, Brian M. Hanigan of New York and the late Thomas J. Hanigan; cherished grandmother of Laura (Rob) Herrmann, Brian Hanigan, Tricia Hanigan, Jennifer (John) Conway, Maggie Hanigan, Jody Taylor, Katie Taylor, Daniel Taylor, Brandon Hanigan and Megan Hanigan; great-grandmother of Caitlyn Conway; dear sister of Adam (Dorothy) Balzer of Florida; and former mother-in-law of Donna Hardesty.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Howard Brown Health Center, 4025 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago.
For information, (847) 253-5423.
Angela G. Hasselmann (nee Sandzimer), 89, of Elmhurst, died Saturday, April 3, 1999. Arrangements were made by Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst, (630) 832-0018.
Camille Hausser of Arlington Heights
Prayers for Camille Hausser (nee DeCarlo), 88, will be said at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine.
Mass will follow at Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 432 W. Park, Arlington Heights.
Born April 25, 1910, in Chicago, she died Monday, March 29, 1999, at Church Creek Nursing Home. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove.
A resident of Church Creek Nursing Home in Arlington Heights, she was a secretary for the IRS for 22 years.
She was the wife of the late Edgar; mother of Donald (Diane) and Dorene (Fred) Knuefner; grandmother of Lester II (Helga), Kimberly (Natalino)Novielli, Brian (Michelle) Cednick, Edward (Melinda) Hausser, Donald Jr. (Joanna) Hausser and Eric Hausser; great-grandmother of Natalino Jr., Nico, Lester III, Alexandra and Brandon; sister of Joseph (late Ginky) DeCarlo, Genevieve (late Phil) DeMaio, and the late Michael (late Mary) and Raymond (Elaine) DeCarlo; and aunt of many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4709 Golf Rd., Suite 1015, Skokie, IL 60077.
For information, (847) 359-8020.
