U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Batman
MOWEAQUA -- Nancy Jo Batman, 59, of Moweaqua died 8:53 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) in St. Mary's Hospital.
Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Central Christian Church, Decatur. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Dove Inc.
Mrs. Batman was born March 17, 1943, in Lincoln, the daughter of John and Iva Linxweiler Scott. She was a member of Central Christian Church. She was formerly employed with the Herald & Review as a reporter, then returned as a columnist years later. Her most recent employment was a manager at Hieronymus Mueller Museum, a columnist for Decatur Magazine and wrote newsletters for organizations, specifically Dovetales for Dove Inc. She was a published author of three books: "Yeah, But How Would She Look Beside The Go-Cart Trophy?" "It's Not Polite to Play Dead at the Supper Table" and "Betty June Felt Mean." She enjoyed music and the outdoors. She married Raymond Batman on Nov. 28, 1964, in First Christian Church, Blue Mound.
Surviving are her husband; son, Jay Batman of Chicago; daughters, Shannon Batman and Lindsay Chapman and husband Daniel, all of Champaign; brother, David Scott and wife Betty of Decatur; sister, Jane Scott of Normal; father of Blue Mound; mother-in-law, Pauline Batman of Blue Mound; brother-in-law, Jim Batman and wife Jenny of Decatur; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother.
She will be missed.
Blaase
ARTHUR -- Elizabeth Blaase, 98, of Arthur died 2:07 a.m. Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) in the Arthur Home.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Arthur United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michael Mayfield officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in Shrader Funeral Home, Arthur. Burial will be in Arthur Cemetery. Memorials: Arthur United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Blaase was born Aug. 10, 1904, in Moultrie County, the daughter of George B. and Mary E. Pugh Jocelyn. She was a homemaker and member of Arthur United Methodist Church for 85 years, taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She loved to sew, cook and baby-sit. She married Erwin "Bullet" Blaase on March 10, 1925, in Tuscola. He preceded her in death March 9, 1981.
Surviving are her two daughters, Mrs. Wallace (Joan) Dicks and Mrs. Darrell (Janece) Dicks, both of Arthur; six grandchildren, Scott, Steve, Drew, Douglas and Amy Dicks and Debra Kimery; nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Robert, five brothers and six sisters.
Chance
ARCOLA -- Doris H. Chance, 83, Arcola, formerly of Decatur, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: J.J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home.
Dunlap
ROBINSON -- Mildred L. Dunlap, 79, Robinson, homemaker, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003).
Memorial services at a later date. Arrangements by: Pulliam Funeral Home, Robinson. Burial: Robinson New Cemetery.
Fathauer
DALTON CITY -- Louise Amelia Fathauer, 71, of Dalton City died 10:17 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) in her home.
Memorial services and reception will be 4 p.m. Jan. 18 in First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials: Decatur Area Arts Council, Decatur Genealogical Society or Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois (CCSCI) Charitable Fund.
Louise was born July 23, 1931, in Gary, Ind., the daughter of Clara and Louis Krintz. A gifted pianist from childhood, she started playing organ at Gary's 43rd Avenue Presbyterian Church at age 12 and was organist there throughout her high school years. She was valedictorian of her high school class, then moved to Decatur and graduated cum laude with a bachelor's of music degree from Millikin University in 1953. She taught piano at Millikin and earned a master's of music degree in piano performance two years later. For several years, she was organist for Decatur's Grace United Methodist Church, where she married David Fulton Fathauer on Aug. 24, 1957. She taught piano on their Dalton City farm and became organist for the Dalton City Presbyterian Church.
Her love for the arts often took her down the country roads of Decatur. Louise helped the Decatur Area Arts Council in 1968 and served on its board of directors for six years, two as president. She was instrumental in establishing programs exposing area schoolchildren to performances of the highest quality. She helped bring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to Decatur for a four-day residency, including children's concerts and school visits. She fondly recalled hosting then-unknown young Juilliard Acting Co. members, including Kevin Kline and David Ogden Stiers. From 1976 to 1981, her "INTRO" program introduced Macon County first-graders to theater at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center. Decatur's Volunteer Action Force named her outstanding civic and cultural volunteer for 1975-76.
She accompanied more than 50 different musicals for Theatre 7, Millikin University and Mount Zion High School and will be remembered for her talent for rescuing faltering performers, her dedication to excellence and her pointed wit. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Decatur and Sigma Alpha Iota music fraternity. Louise developed an interest in genealogy and spent untold hours happily engrossed in researching family history. She volunteered for the Decatur Genealogical Society and edited the Central Illinois Genealogical Quarterly for several years. Among her greatest pleasures were reading, traveling in England, attending performances in London and at the Krannert Center and crawling on the floor with her twin grandsons.
Surviving are her husband; son, David Walter and wife Connie of Dalton City; daughter, Elizabeth of Champaign; grandsons, Wesley and William of Dalton City; sister, Betty of Tennessee; brother, Edwin of Maryland.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
The family sincerely thanks the staff of Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois and DMH Home Health & Hospice Services for their outstanding care.
Chrisman
HUTSONVILLE -- Gladys Schindler Chrisman, 95, Hutsonville, teacher, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003).
Memorial services: 2 p.m. March 16, Hutsonville United Methodist Church. No visitation. Arrangements by: Goodwine Funeral Home, Robinson. Memorials: Hutsonville United Methodist Church, Highland Avenue Baptist Church or donor's choice.
Edwards
MATTOON -- Helen Elizabeth Edwards, 87, Mattoon, formerly of Arcola, retired postal worker, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003).
Graveside services: 11 a.m. Friday, Arcola Cemetery. No visitation. Arrangements by: Shrader Funeral Home, Arcola.
Hall
SULLIVAN -- Bertha L. Hall, 99, Sullivan, formerly of Shelbyville, homemaker, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Illinois Masonic Home Chapel, Sullivan. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Arrangements by: Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Memorials: to the family.
Moffett
ASHMORE -- James I. Moffett, 80, Ashmore, retired from Eastern Illinois University, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, Mattoon. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday with 7:30 p.m. Masonic rites. Burial: Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon.
Murphy
NOKOMIS -- Anna Lorraine Murphy, 86, Aiken, S.C., formerly of Nokomis and Moweaqua, retired from Kmart, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003).
Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Christian Church, Moweaqua. Visitation: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home, Nokomis. Burial: Long Grove Cemetery, Moweaqua. Memorials: Aiken Area Council on the Aging, Box 3156, Aiken, SC 29802.
Member: United Methodist Church, Nokomis. Survivors: son, Larry Murphy, Aiken; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Preceded by: parents, husband, E. Clyde, two brothers and one sister.
Rader
MOWEAQUA -- Kenneth William Rader, 81, Moweaqua, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Seitz Funeral Home, Moweaqua.
White
ARTHUR -- Betty J. White, 80, of Arthur died 12:01 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) in Arthur Home.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Lovington Christian Church with the Rev. Kevin Ray officiating, assisted by the Rev. Larry Beebe. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials: Lovington Christian Church.
Mrs. White was born Jan. 24, 1922, in Versailles, the daughter of Virgil and Opal Foster Brooks. She was a retired registered nurse. She was a member of Lovington Christian Church and Order of the Eastern Star of Lovington. She married Paul E. White on Feb. 16, 1946, in Lovington.
Surviving are her husband; daughter, Cindy Johnson of Arthur; granddaughter, Jill Hohlbauch and husband Kevin of Arcola; great-grandchild, KayLee Hohlbauch of Arcola.
She was preceded in death by two brothers.
Frank
DECATUR -- Sarah JoAnn Frank, 68, Decatur, registered nurse, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003).
Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. James Catholic Church. Visitation: two hours before services in the church. Burial: Graceland Cemetery. Arrangements by: Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memorials: St. James Catholic Church or donor's choice.
Gholson
DECATUR -- Charlotte Gholson, 90, of Decatur passed from this life Saturday (Jan. 4, 2003) in Decatur.
Homegoing services will be 1 p.m. Monday in New Salem Baptist Church, with the Rev. Tyrone Oldham officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. J.J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Gholson was born May 24, 1912, in Fulton, Ky., the daughter of Henry and Gucilla Arnold Dixon. She was a housewife and a member of New Salem Baptist Church. She married Charley Gholson in 1937. He passed from this life in June 1957.
She leaves to cherish fond memories, her daughter, Ethel Mitchell of Decatur; son, Charles Gholson of Decatur; 10 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter, one great-grandchild, four sisters and three brothers.
Hoffman
MAROA -- William F. Hoffman, 87, of Maroa died 5:40 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
No services are planned. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. Memorials: Parkinson's Foundation.
He was born Sept. 7, 1915, in Clinton, the son of William A. Hoffman and Nellie M. Poole. He was a retired farmer and mechanic. He was a retired employee of Macon County Highway Department. He married Bonnie J. Reiter in 1939.
Surviving are his sons, Richard H. Hoffman (Diana) of Monticello; Leonard E. Hoffman (Tamara) and Steven E. Hoffman (Pamela), all of Maroa; William F.A. Hoffman (Dorothy) of Clinton; aunt, Elfreida Dean of Bayonet Pt., Fla.; brothers, Edward Hoffman of LaPlace; Gene Hoffman and Lew Hoffman, both of Clinton; sisters, Bonnie Miller and Faye Kaufman, both of Maroa; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one stepgrandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
Julius
BLUE MOUND -- Virgil O. Julius, 69, of Blue Mound passed away 1:30 a.m. Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) in St. John's Hospital, Springfield.
Services will be 11 a.m. Monday in Ater-Wikoff Funeral Home, Blue Mound, with the Rev. George I. Heineman Sr. officiating. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Mount Auburn Cemetery. Memorials: Mount Auburn United Methodist Church or Blue Mound Rescue Squad.
Mr. Julius was born March 13, 1933, in St. Elmo, the son of Jesse L. and Ollie May Logue Julius. He retired in 1994 from A. E. Staley Mfg. Co. after 30 years of service. He was an avid hunter, bow hunter and he loved fishing. He was an
Army veteran during the
Korean War, having served in Germany. He married Doris J. Newburn on Nov. 19, 1964, in Altamont.
Surviving are his wife of Blue Mound; children, Paul Finfrock and wife Brenda of Taylorville; Marcia Hedrick and husband Chester of Lenox, Mo.; Richard Julius of Marshall, Ark.; Robert Julius and wife Martha of Clarksville, Ark.; Rebecca Schlanser and husband Michael of Beecher City; David Julius and wife Cathy of Rolla, Mo.; 26 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
