U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Rasor
CLINTON -- Travis C. Rasor, 20, of Clinton died 7 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) in his parents' home in Clinton.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in First Christian Church, Clinton, with Ernie Harvey Jr. and J. Kent Hickerson officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton.
Memorials: Travis C. Rasor Memorial Fund.
Travis was born April 22, 1982, in Springfield, the son of Jeffery Lee and Kathy Sue Merz Rasor. He graduated from Clinton Community High School in 2001 and was employeed at Lowes in Forsyth. He was a member of First Christian Church of Clinton.
Surviving are his parents; grandparents, John "Jack" and Sharon Merz of Springfield; Charles and Donna Rasor of Clinton; great-grandmother, Myrtle Tremain, Springfield; brother, Justin Rasor of Clinton; sister, Alyssa Rasor of Clinton; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Gertrude Merz and great-grandfather, Leo Tremain.
He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Rawlings
NEOGA -- Donald David Rawlings, 39, Neoga, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home, Neoga.
Rennier
CLAREMONT -- Ephraim "E.J." Rennier, 94, Claremont, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003).
Services: 10 a.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stringtown. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, with 7:30 p.m. Holy Rosary. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Stringtown.
Stepping
PANA -- Lela Roberta Stepping, 86, of Pana died 11:40 p.m. Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) in Aspen Ridge Care Center.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday in Mound Cemetery, Pana, with the Rev. Walter B. Carlson officiating. There will be no visitation. McCracken-Dean Funeral Home, Pana, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials: Alzheimer's Association.
Mrs. Stepping was born Dec. 3, 1916, in Pana, the daughter of Joseph and Onema Vaughn Lester. She was a graduate of Pana Township High School and lived most of her life in Pana. Mrs. Stepping was a homemaker and a member of United Methodist Church, Pana; Pana Optimist Club; and Pana Community Hospital Auxiliary. She married Philip Stepping. He preceded her in death in 1970.
Surviving are her son, Jerry Stepping of Oreana; grandchildren, Andrea Garcia of Dallas, Texas; Phil Stepping of Chicago; friend, Karla Stepping of Pana.
She was preceded in death by her husband; brother, Vaughn Lester; sister, Joellyn Frizzell
Sloan
TAYLORVILLE -- Pearl C. Sloan, 80, Taylorville, homemaker, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial: Owaneco Cemetery.
Member: Owaneco United Methodist Church. Survivors: sons, Earl Sloan, Millersville; Leonard Sloan, Phoenix, Ariz; Mitchell Sloan, Taylorville; daughters, Janell Clayton, Decatur; Mary Jo Durbin, Taylorville; brothers, Bob Whennen, Boyne City, Mich.; Jack Whennen, Decatur; sisters, Claudine Ruot, Pana; Lila Rozek, Taylorville; Theda Adams, Kenney; Ellen Stanton, Boyne City; 14 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. Preceded by: parents; husband, Wayne H. Sloan; one son; one grandson; one brother and two sisters.
Zimmerman
VILLA GROVE -- Samuel L. Zimmerman, 74, Villa Grove, retired heavy equipment operator, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Joines Funeral Home, Villa Grove. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial: Villa Grove Cemetery, with military rites. Memorials: Villa Grove United Methodist Church.
Korean War
Army veteran. Member: Villa Grove VFW post 2876. Survivors: wife, Lillian; sons, Rodney Adams, Hombolt; John Adams, Carbondale; Brad Adams, Champaign and Harold Zimmerman, Naperville; daughters, Beverly Mejia, Carla Bean, both of Champaign; Candice Adams, Grandview, Mo.; brother, Carl Zimmerman, Decatur; sister, Marge Johnson, Bellmont. Preceded by: parents, one brother, two great-grandchildren.
Taylor
PANA -- Jesse Ray Taylor, 71, Pana, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, McCracken-Dean Funeral Home, Pana. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Pana.
Navy veteran. Member: First United Pentecostal Church of Pana. Survivors: sons, Danny Taylor, Springfield; Kevin Taylor, Sullivan; daughters, Stephanie Saldino and Catherine Branch, both of Springfield; brother, Virgil, Ramsey; eight grandchildren.
Preceded by: wife, Shirley J. Stoneburner; parents.
Berg
DECATUR -- Norma Lee Cameron Berg, 71, Decatur, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003).
Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Mount Gilead Cemetery. Memorials: to the family.
Crose
DECATUR -- Jimmy Allen Crose, 67, of Decatur made a peaceful transition 8:27 a.m. Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) in St. Mary's Hospital with his daughters by his side.
Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes with visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery
with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. Memorials: American Lung Association.
Jimmy was born Feb. 19, 1935, in Decatur, the son of Robert Lester and Martha Mae Munson Crose. He served in the Marine Corps during the
Korean War. His favorite pastimes were reading and fishing. He married Judith Muzzy on Oct. 26, 1964.
He leaves to cherish fond memories, his former wife, Judy Crose; daughters, Bambi Crose and husband Lenny Canalini of Queens, N.Y.; BoPeep Lee, husband Michael and children, Sunshine Re, Skyler Isaiah, Hannah Nicole and Nicholas Alexander; sons, Richard Reynolds, wife Sharon and daughter, Maria Lynn, all of Decatur; John Duer, wife Judy and son, Ian Edward of Georgetown, Texas; Alan Duer and sons, Derrick Alan and Donovan Reese of Silverton, Ore.; sisters, Diana Bullman and husband Jim of Yuma, Ariz.; Pam Duggins and husband Ray of St. Louis, Mo.; brothers, Max Hoffield of Yuma; Jack Crose and wife Irene of Idaho; a host of nieces, nephews and friends; best fishing buddies, "Snag," aka Uncle Joe Walters and "Orville," aka Don Bracken; his very special friend, Dorothy Vick; attack cat, Poncho.
Duncan
DECATUR -- Mary Marguerite Duncan, 88, of Decatur passed away Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) in her home.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes with visitation one hour before services. Memorials: Forsyth United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Duncan was born Sept. 5, 1914, in Mount Auburn, to the late George Tipton and Hattie Antonette Reindl Deavult. She was a graduate of Illiopolis High School Class of 1933. She worked as an assembler for General Electric Co. until her retirement and was a member of Forsyth United Methodist Church. She married Willard Duncan on Nov. 13, 1937, in St. Louis, Mo.
Surviving are her husband; daughter, F. Charline Finch and husband George of Decatur; grandchildren, Clay Finch and wife Robin of Florida; Trudy Jones and husband Mike of Dawson; Sharon Moyer and Rick Finch, both of Decatur; seven great-grandchildren; two great-stepgrandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Van, Cline and Lyle Deavult; sister, Geneva Wright; and grandson, Steven Finch.
Harred
DECATUR -- Robert A. Harred, 86, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) in Columbus.
Memorial services to celebrate the lives of Bob and Dorothy Harred will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Schoedinger East Chapel, Columbus. Visitation will be one hour before services. Inurnment will be at a later date in Oakwood Cemetery, Beloit, Wis. Condolences may be left for the family at www.schoedinger.com.
Robert married Dorothy Ellen Majers on Dec. 30, 1939, in Decatur. She preceded him in death Jan. 6, 1996.
Surviving are 11 nieces and nephews, as well as many dear friends.
Grant
DECATUR -- Lester J. Grant, 96, Decatur, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003).
Memorials services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, First United Methodist Church. Arrangements by: Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Memorials: Macon County Area Vocational Education Scholarship Fund.
Hayes
DECATUR -- Mabel Ann Hayes, 86, of Decatur died 3:20 a.m. Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) in McKinley Court Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Cedar Ridge Cemetery, Honey Bend. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.
Mabel was born April 19, 1916, in Litchfield, the daughter of Champion and Minnie A. Brown Paden. She married Orval C. Hayes in 1947.
Surviving are her son, Terry Hayes and wife Mary Ellen of Bridgeton, Mo.; grandchildren, Michelle Hayes of Springfield; Sean Hayes, Robert Cody Hayes and Kelsey Hayes, all of Bridgeton.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
LeHew
DECATUR -- Ola M. LeHew, 96, of Decatur died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) in Fair Havens Christian Home.
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Cross Lutheran Church with Pastor J. Martin Eckert officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in LaPlace Cemetery. J.J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials: Holy Cross Lutheran church.
Mrs. LeHew was born Sept. 8, 1906, the daughter of Charles and Mary Peck Weakley. She worked in Ready to Wear at Linn & Scruggs, retiring in 1968. She was a charter and former member of Christ Lutheran Church and was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. She married Arnold LeHew in 1923 in Monticello. He preceded her in death in 1991.
Surviving are her son, Jack (Sharon) LeHew of Tampa, Fla.; daughter, Louise Kelly of Decatur; sister, Amanda Whitmore of Danville; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, three brothers, two sisters, one grandson and one great-grandson.
Special thank-you to the staff of Fair Havens Christian Home for all their love and care.
