U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Morris
DECATUR -- Aldwin Eugene Morris, 84, of Washington, Mo., formerly of Decatur, died Jan. 25, 2003, in St. John's Mercy Hospital, Washington, Mo.
Services were Wednesday in Immanuel Lutheran Church, Washington, Mo., with the Revs. Mark Bangert and Joel Schultz officiating. Interment was in Washington Presbyterian Cemetery. Nieburg-Vitt Funeral Home, Washington, Mo., handled arrangements. Memorials: Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Mr. Morris was born July 23, 1918, in Decatur, the son of the late Hershel T. and Florence Smith Morris. He received his education from Decatur High School and continued his education and graduated from the University of Illinois. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Mr. Morris was employed at the COOP CFD Grain Market and later as an insurance broker for the Constitutional Insurance Co. He married Norma Morenz on June 6, 1943, in Decatur.
Surviving are his wife; son, David Morris and wife Pam Curran of Pontiac, Mich.; daughter, Ruth Ann Brown and husband Victor of Augusta; sister-in-law, Lora Tomamichel of Lombard; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Alpha Morris, Adrian Morris, Arlie Morris and Arthur Morris.
Secrest
DECATUR -- Hazel Secrest, 94, Decatur, died Monday (Feb. 3, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Helfer
DECATUR -- Stephen C. Helfer, 45, Decatur, died Saturday (Feb. 1, 2003).
Graveside services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Camp Butler National Cemetery, Riverton, with military rites. Arrangements by: J.J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home.
Utsler
DECATUR -- Mildred Louise Utsler, 87, Decatur, died Monday (Feb. 3, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Welker
DECATUR -- Dennis Welker, 48, of Decatur died 12:48 p.m. Friday (Jan. 31, 2003) in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, with military rites by the Macon County Honor Guard. Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials: Catholic Charities.
Mr. Welker was born March 9, 1954, in Decatur, the son of Larry and Norma Jean Armstrong Welker. He was a draftsman for Borg-Warner Corp. and served in the Air Force.
Surviving are his father; sister, Rita Welker; sons, Shanon Welker and Michael Welker; daughters, Sherria Turnbo, Paula Welker, Melissa Welker and Nicole Welker; nieces, Rachael Mosier, Natalie and Jacquelyn; grandchildren, Brianna Casias, Violet Turnbo and Jasmine Turnbo.
He was preceded in death by his mother; sister, Pamela; and daughter, Cynthia.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the doctors and nurses of the Decatur Memorial Hospital ICU for all their care and support.
Mildred Hawk, formerly of Niantic, dies at 102
NIANTIC -- Mildred O. Hawk, 102, St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Niantic, entered into rest Monday (Feb. 3, 2003).
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in Long Point Cemetery, Niantic. Kutis Funeral Home, St. Louis, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials to donor's choice.
Mildred was a lifetime member of the Church of Christ, St. Louis, and the dear daughter of the late John and Eda Hawk. She will be remembered as a dear aunt, cousin and friend.
Bail
OLNEY -- Harry H. Bail, 87, Olney, died Sunday (Feb. 2, 2003).
No services. Arrangements by: Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney.
Bennett
PALESTINE -- Lori Ann Bennett, 42, Higginsville, Mo., formerly of Crawford County, mother of Heather Lynn Bennett, Palestine, died Saturday (Feb. 1, 2003).
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Goodwine Funeral Home, Palestine. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial: Tohill Cemetery, Flat Rock.
Bond
BETHANY -- Darrel J. Bond, 73, Bethany, died Monday (Feb. 3, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany.
Buff
ALTAMONT -- Olivia Ethel Buff, 92, Decatur, Ga., formerly of Altamont, retired from Dutch Pantry, died Saturday (Feb. 1, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Clare Catholic Church, Altamont. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont, with 8 p.m. prayer service. Burial: St. Clare Catholic Church Cemetery, Altamont. Memorials: donor's choice.
Member: St. Clare Catholic Church and St. Clare Altar Society. Survivors: son, Julius Raymond Buff, Woodstock, Ga.; daughter, Ethel Meyer-Galyon, Woodstock; two grandchildren. Preceded by: husband, Julius J., two brothers, one sister and four half sisters.
Bratton
OLNEY -- Alta M. Bratton, 88, Olney, died Monday (Feb. 3, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney.
Burkett
MARTINSVILLE -- Charles F. "Bud" Burkett, 74, Martinsville, retired heavy equipment operator, died Sunday (Feb. 2, 2003).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday with 7:45 p.m. Masonic memorial service. Burial: Auburn Cemetery, Clark Center, with military rites. Memorials: Clark Lodge 603 AF & AM, Martinsville.
Fergus
EFFINGHAM -- Mary A. Fergus, 83, Effingham, retired from Arab Termite and Pest Control Co., died Monday (Feb. 3, 2003).
Services: noon Friday, Shiloh Christian Church, Marion. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Johnson Funeral Home, Effingham, and one hour before services in the church. Burial: Shiloh Christian Church Cemetery. Memorials: Shriner's Hospitals for Children.
Haworth
CASEY -- Norma E. Haworth, 82, Casey, homemaker, died Monday (Feb. 3, 2003).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Markwell Funeral Home, Casey. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Burial: Casey-Cumberland Cemetery, Casey. Memorials: American Heart Association or Casey United Methodist Church.
Henry
OBLONG -- Roger M. Henry, 59, Oblong, died Monday (Feb. 3, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Pulliam Funeral Home, Oblong.
Higgs-Fuselehr
EFFINGHAM -- Marie L. Higgs-Fuselehr, 86, Effingham, formerly of Altamont, homemaker, died Saturday (Feb. 1, 2003).
Services: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Kull Funeral Chapel, Altamont. Visitation: two hours before services. Memorials: donor's choice.
Inman
CLINTON -- Cheryl L. Inman, 40, Wapella, died Monday (Feb. 3, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton.
Klemm
MOUNT PULASKI -- Faye Perry Klemm, 99, Mount Pulaski, formerly of Lincoln, homemaker, died Monday (Feb. 3, 2003).
No services. Private burial at a later date. Arrangements by: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Mount Pulaski.
Mancell
CASEY -- Rebecca L. Mancell, 92, Casey, former Bussman Fuse Co. employee, died Monday (Feb. 3, 2003).
Graveside services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Washington Street Cemetery, Casey. No visitation. Arrangements by: Markwell Funeral Home, Casey.
McMechan
GREENUP -- Richard H. McMechan, 50, Greenup, employee of Greenup Fertilizer, died Sunday (Feb. 2, 2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Barkley Funeral Chapel, Greenup. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial: Greenup Cemetery.
Moll
ALTAMONT -- Edwin A. Moll, 90, Altamont, died Monday (Feb. 3, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont.
Prakel
CLINTON -- Margaret P. Prakel, 78, Clinton, died Monday (Feb. 3, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton. Memorials: Margaret P. Prakel Memorial Fund.
Rouleau
ALTAMONT -- Roger J. Rouleau Sr., 77, Altamont, Roger's Custom Cabinets and Mill Works owner, died Sunday (Feb. 2, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, St. Clare Catholic Church, Altamont. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont, with 8 p.m. prayer service. Burial: St. Clare Catholic Church Cemetery, Altamont. Memorials: Lutheran Care Center or donor's choice.
Member: St. Clare Catholic Church and Altamont Chamber of Commerce. Survivors: wife, Lulu; sons, Roger Rouleau Jr., Wichita, Kan.; Sy Rouleau, Semms, Ala.; Ray Rouleau and Mick Rouleau Sr., both of Altamont; Paul Rouleau, Sullivan; daughter, Theresa Maradik, Fairhope, Ala.; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren. Preceded by: parents, one brother and one sister.
Scofield
HILLSBORO -- Jesse E. Scofield, 85, Hillsboro, formerly of Charleston, C-CAR employee, died Sunday (Feb. 2, 2003).
Graveside services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon. Visitation: 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, Schilling Funeral Home, Mattoon.
Tapper
LINCOLN -- Cash Tapper, 14, Lincoln, Chester-East Lincoln School eighth-grader, died Saturday (Feb. 1, 2003).
Services: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Lincoln Elks Club ballroom. Arrangements by: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln. Memorials: Lincoln Rec Center.
Weber
OLNEY -- Ollie B. Weber, 92, Olney, died Saturday (Feb. 1, 2003).
Services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney. Memorials: Elm Street Christian Church, Olney.
