U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Goodman
CLINTON -- David R. "Dick" Goodman, 73, of Clinton, formerly of Decatur, died 2:46 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 2, 2003) in Douglas Care and Rehabilitation, Mattoon.
At Mr. Goodman's request, private family services will be Monday. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. Memorials: Alzheimer's Association.
Dick was born Oct. 27, 1929, in Decatur, the son of William and Theo Root Goodman. He was employed at Millikin Bank for 18 years and then worked for John Warner Bank in Clinton until his retirement in 1986 as vice president. He was a former member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Decatur and after moving to Clinton, became a member of Christ Lutheran in Clinton. He loved to dance, play tennis and golf. He married Shirley JoAnne Bahlow on Aug. 27, 1949, in Decatur in St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
Surviving are his wife; daughter, Kay Steward and husband Bill of Clinton; sons, Steve Goodman and wife Debbie of Decatur; Greg Goodman and wife Debra of Tucson, Ariz.; grandchildren, Steve Goodman Jr., Craig Goodman, Bill Steward Jr., Kelli Steward and Jamie Steward; brother, Rex Goodman and wife Kay of Decatur; sisters, Ina Taylor of Wisconsin; Jackie Curtsinger of Decatur; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and four brothers.
Cockerel
CLAY CITY -- Jackie Lee Cockerel, 62, Clay City, died Wednesday (Jan. 1, 2003).
Private graveside services: Monday, Clay City Cemetery. No visitation. Arrangements by: Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City. Memorials: American Cancer Society.
Gumble
NOBLE -- Herman F. Gumble, 82, Noble, Walnut Grove Church of the Brethren pastor, died Friday (Jan. 3, 2003).
Services: noon Tuesday, Stasi-Grove Funeral Home, Olney. Visitation: two hours before services. Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, with full military rites. Memorials: Hospice of Southeastern Illinois.
Harris
LINCOLN -- Stella Mae Howard Harris, 70, Normal, formerly of Lincoln, died Friday (Jan. 3, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Holland & Barry Funeral Home, Lincoln. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Elkhart Cemetery. Memorials: Bromenn Home Health Hospice Services, Normal.
Marley
OCONEE -- Phoebe Mae Dixon Marley, 74, Oconee, homemaker, died Saturday (Jan. 4, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Louis Catholic Church, Nokomis. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home, Nokomis, with 4:45 p.m. prayer service and 7 p.m. rosary. Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Nokomis.
Member: St. Patricks Church, Pana. Survivors: husband, Raymond C.; sons, Raymond W. Marley, Decatur; George A. Marley, Nokomis; daughters, Mary Jean Marley, Pana; Pamela A. Branham, Chatham; Sharon Marley, Bridgeton, Mo.; Christine L. Leaf, Appleton, Wis.; 12 grandchildren. Preceded by: parents, six brothers and three sisters.
Minor
FINDLAY -- Mary F. Minor, 84, of Findlay passed away 10:57 a.m. Friday (Jan. 3, 2003) in Shelby Memorial Hospital, Shelbyville.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday in Findlay Cemetery, with the Rev. Tom Compton officiating. Private family visitation will be in Lockart & Sons Funeral Home, Findlay. Memorials: United Methodist Church of Findlay.
Mrs. Minor was born Dec. 16, 1918, in Mount Zion, the daughter of William F. and Estella Davenport Karl. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Findlay. She was steadfast, loyal and strong. She raised her family when most mothers did their working at home. Wonderful meals miraculously appeared from a closet-sized kitchen. Daughters and granddaughters wore hand smocked dresses. In later years, she loved reading, bird watching and her dog, Panda. She was a women of quiet dignity and an example to her family. She married Merle Ward Minor on May 13, 1936, in Shelbyville.
Surviving are her husband; daughters, Marianne Moore and Marsha Harshman and husband Milton, all of Sullivan; Marlene Minor of Champaign; granddaughters, Theresa Colclasure, Hilary Short, Stacy Harshman, Laura Bergman and Leslie Rodman; great-grandchildren, Justin, Sarah, Taylor and Aiden; sister, Evelyn Bergen of Decatur.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Timothy Moore; brothers, Harold and George Karl; and son-in-law, Sharon Moore.
"The mother's heart is the child's school room. Her gentle lessons are in the small touches that make her home her own."
Rauch
MATTOON -- Anne Rauch, 77, Mattoon, Little Chef owner/operator, died Saturday (Jan. 4, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. John's Lutheran Church, Mattoon. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Schilling Funeral home, Mattoon, and one hour before services in the church. Burial: Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon. Memorials: St. John's Lutheran Church School or Gideons International.
Ryan
TAYLORVILLE -- Julia B. Ryan, 95, Taylorville, retired from Sangamon Co., died Saturday (Jan. 4, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Taylorville. Visitation: one hour before services in the church. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville. Arrangements by: McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville.
Member: St. Mary's Catholic Church and Sangamon Co. 25-year Club. Survivors: nephews, Mick Ryan, Rodger Ryan, Terry Ryan and Bob Schalk, all of Taylorville; nieces, Sally Braughton, Taylorville; Linda Sanders, Stonington; Patricia Wetnight, Orlanda, Fla.; several great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded by: parents; husband, John L.; two brothers and one sister.
Schneider
MATTOON -- Allyn J. Schneider, 70, Mattoon, retired press operator, died Friday (Jan. 3, 2003).
Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, Mattoon. Visitation: two hours before services. Burial: Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon, with military rites. Memorials: Mattoon Christian Church.
Shafer
PANA -- Genevieve Shafer, 91, Pana, homemaker, died Saturday (Jan. 4, 2003).
Services: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, First Presbyterian Church, Taylorville. Visitation: two hours before services. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville. Arrangements by: Shafer Funeral Home, Taylorville.
Survivors: sons, James L. Shafer, Taylorville; Joseph Shafer, Higley, Ariz.; daughters, Shirley Davis, Taylorville; JoAnn O'Brian, Fort Meyers, Fla.; brother, James Shaw, Colville, Wash.; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Preceded by: parents and husband, Joseph O.
Stewart
ROBINSON -- Carolyn S. Stewart, 50, Robinson, Sparks & Sons Jeep-Honda-Kawasaki office manager, died Friday (Jan. 3, 2003).
Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, St. Anthony Catholic Church, Effingham. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Bauer Funeral Home, Effingham. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, Effingham. Memorials: donor's choice.
Member: St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, Robinson. Survivors: husband, Lyle G. Stewart; daughter, Stacie L. Stewart, Robinson; mother, Louise M. Fuesting, Effingham; brothers, Dennis Fuesting, Watson; Kenneth Fuesting, Mount Juliet, Tenn.; James Fuesting, Teutopolis; Mark Fuesting, Effingham; sisters, Phyllis Swinehart, Bethany; Nancy Rohr and Susan Fuesting, both of Effingham; Linda Olinger, Beecher City; Janet Meyer, Watson; one grandchild. Preceded by: father and one son.
Stock
ALTAMONT -- Jacob Alan Stock, 9, of Altamont passed away 12:58 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 2, 2003) in St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Clare Catholic Church, Altamont, with the Rev. John Savoree officiating. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday in Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont, with 7:30 p.m. parish rosary and one hour before services in the church. Burial will be in St. Clare Catholic Church Cemetery, Altamont. Memorials: to the family or donor's choice.
Jacob was born June 7, 1993, in Mattoon, the son of Alan and Rebecca Beam Stock. He was a fourth grade student at Altamont Grade School, where he was involved in sports. He was a member of St. Clare Catholic Church and Boy Scout Troop 140, Altamont.
Surviving are his father of Mason; mother of Altamont; sisters, Samantha Stock and Stephanie Stock, both of Mason; grandparents, Phyllis Stock of Farina; John "Jim" Beam and wife Maddy of Effingham; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, George Stock, and grandmother, Barbara Beam.
Toschak
NOKOMIS -- Helen A. Toschak, 82, Nokomis, homemaker, died Saturday (Jan. 4, 2003).
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, St. Louis Catholic Church, Nokomis. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home, Nokomis, with 4:45 p.m. prayer service and 7 p.m. rosary. Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Nokomis.
Member: St. Louis Catholic Church. Survivors: son, George G. Toschak, Austin, Minn.; daughter, Carolyn Bakotic, McHenry; sister, Monica Heines, Cicero; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Preceded by: parents, husband, George, three brothers and one sister.
Fisher
DECATUR -- David G. Fisher, 63, Decatur, died Thursday (Jan. 2, 2003).
Graveside services: 10 a.m. Monday, Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown. Visitation was Sunday. Arrangements by: J.J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home. Memorials: David G. Fisher Memorial Fund.
Gholson
DECATUR -- Charlotte Gholson, 90, Decatur, died Saturday (Jan. 4, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: J. J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home.
