U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Stine
DECATUR -- Roy C. Stine, 94, of Decatur passed away 3:02 a.m. Tuesday (Feb. 4, 2003) in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday in Harvest Christian Center with Pastor Kirk Henneberry officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services in the church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials: Harvest Christian Center.
Mr. Stine was born Feb. 25, 1908, in Brownstown, the son of Mark and Maude Cook Stine. He was a retired brick mason and a member of Harvest Christian Center. He married Freda Seidner on April 28, 1934.
Surviving are his wife; daughter, Delores Slater and husband James of Auburn, N.Y.; sister, Emma of Vandalia; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers.
Neal
DECATUR -- Stevie M. Neal, 45, Decatur, died Tuesday (Feb. 4, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: J.J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home.
Thatcher
DECATUR -- Quentin H. Thatcher, 83, of Decatur died 7:40 a.m. Jan. 28, 2003, in Aspen Ridge Care Centre.
Memorial services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes. Memorials: Macon County Humane Society.
Harold was born July 27, 1919, in Decatur, the son of Chester and Mamie Thatcher. He was awarded the Bronze Star and received a Purple Heart for his service during World War II and was a retired letter carrier for the city of Decatur. He married Eva Marie Pogue.
Surviving are his wife; son, Richard Thatcher of Boise, Idaho; grandsons, Michael and Bradley; granddaughter, Anne MacConnell; three great-granddaughters, all of Idaho; brother, David Thatcher of Decatur; sister, Shirley Rozanski of Decatur.
Utsler
DECATUR -- Mildred Lucille Utsler, 87, Decatur, died Monday (Feb. 3, 2003).
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Tabernacle Baptist Church. Visitation: one hour before services in the church. Burial: Fairlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by: Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memorials: Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Cohorst
MONTROSE -- Agnes Mary Cohorst, 85, Montrose, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Meinhart-Neal Funeral Home, Effingham.
Marcordes
GREENVILLE -- Lois M. Marcordes, 55, Greenville, computer programmer, died Monday (Feb. 3, 2003).
No services. Arrangements by: Donnell-Wiegand Funeral Home, Greenville. Memorials: Multiple Sclerosis or donor's choice.
Anderson
FLORA -- Evelyn Ruth Anderson, 70, Flora, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora.
Collins
CASEY -- Margaret J. Collins, 96, Casey, Casey National Bank employee, died Tuesday (Feb. 4, 2003).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Markwell Funeral Home, Casey. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial: Washington Street Cemetery, Casey. Memorials: Lincolnland Hospice or Casey United Methodist Church.
Cooper
NOKOMIS -- Mary E. Cooper, 88, Nokomis, Westenbergers and Mortons sales clerk, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Nokomis. Visitation: one hour before services in the church. Burial: Nokomis Cemetery. Arrangements by: Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home, Nokomis.
Fuller
POCAHONTAS -- Verna Mae Fuller, 91, Pocahontas, Hillsboro Garment Co. employee, died Tuesday (Feb. 4, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Toberman-Dean Funeral Home, Coffeen. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Burial: Shiloh Cemetery, Coffeen. Memorials: Educational Plus or Shiloh Cemetery.
McCleary
CLINTON -- Kenneth R. McCleary, 90, Clinton, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton.
Kessler
WENDELIN -- Pauline Cecelia Kessler, 92, Wendelin, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Wendelin. Visitation: one hour before services in the church. Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Wendelin. Arrangements by: Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney. Memorials: Holy Cross Parish Center or Masses.
Kirby
ST. ELMO -- Clifford Samuel Kirby Sr., 85, St. Elmo, retired farmer, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2003).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Liberty Christian Church, Brownstown. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Claggett Funeral Home, Brownstown. Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Brownstown. Memorials: Fayette County Hospice, American Cancer Society or donor's choice.
Millard
LINCOLN -- Juanita Millard, 80, Lincoln, former Ball-Foster Glass Co. employee, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2003).
Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: New Union Cemetery, Lincoln. Memorials: St. Clara's Manor or Jacksonville School for the Deaf.
O'Dell
MARTINSVILLE -- Rosella O'Dell, 85, Martinsville, retired nurse's aide, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2003).
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Willow Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Martinsville. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, and one hour before services in the church. Burial: Willow Creek Church Cemetery, Martinsville. Memorials: Willow Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Primmer
DELAND -- Paul F. Primmer, 88, DeLand, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Trigg & Calvert Chapel, DeLand.
Samson
TAYLORVILLE -- Marjorie Louise Samson, 68, of Taylorville died 7:40 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 4, 2003) in St. Vincent Memorial Hospital, Taylorville.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday in First Baptist Church, Taylorville, with the Rev. Charles A. Isaac officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Sutton Memorial Home, Taylorville. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville.
Mrs. Samson was born Dec. 25, 1934, in Taylorville, the daughter of Charles L. and Nellie Richardson Southard. She was a retired secretary from Prairie Farms Dairy in Decatur. She was a member of the Moose Club. She married Bobby Harlen Samson on Nov. 21, 1953, in First Baptist Church, Taylorville.
Surviving are her husband; sons, Randy and wife Ellen Samson, Richard and wife Debra Samson and Steven and wife Tammy Samson, all of Taylorville; Danny and wife Olivia Samson of Pueblo, Colo.; daughters, Janet and husband Stanley Gordon, Sandy and husband Gary Rexroad and Roberta Dillon, all of Taylorville; grandchildren, Tammy and husband Kevin Kater; Missy and husband Rick Baker; Jeremy Gordon; Shawn Rexroad; Chris Rexroad; Gary Rexroad Jr.; Matthew Samson; Stacy Samson; Bonnie Christian; Beau Alberts; Jesse Mollet; Robby Dillon; Richard Samson Jr.; Robert Samson; Deanna Samson; Jacob Samson; Aaron Samson; and Derek Samson; nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Lester and wife Sharon Southard of Blue Mound; Don and wife Jackie Southard of Foley, Ala.; Bob and wife Barb Southard of Taylorville; 37 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Charles William Southard.
Schmitz
TOWER HILL -- Lester J. Schmitz, 67, of Tower Hill, died 10:04 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 4, 2003) in Pana Community Hospital.
Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Pana, with the Rev. Don J. Roberts officiating. Rosary will be 5 p.m. Friday in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home, Pana, with visitation immediately following until 8 p.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Pana. Memorials: Pana Community Hospital Foundation or Sacred Heart School.
Mr. Schmitz was born July 27, 1935, at home in Shelby County, the son of Winand and Ludvina Nold Schmitz. He was a graduate of Tower Hill School and lived his entire life in the Tower Hill area. He was an
Army veteran. He owned and operated Schmitz plumbing for 40 years; prior to that he worked at Caterpillar Inc. for 10 years. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and traveling. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. He married Joyce M. Hielscher on June 27, 1959, in St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
Surviving are his wife; children, Kathleen Klein and husband John of Rosamond; Susan Beeson, Joseph Schmitz and wife Cynthia, Judith Schmitz and William Schmitz and wife Lisa, all of Pana; grandchildren, Eric, John, Brooke, Kirk, Candis, Carlee, Christian, Jillian, Matthew, Rebecca, Bradley, Cody, Quinten and Chelsea; great-grandchild, Haley; brothers and sisters, Clarence Schmitz of Oconee; Eugene Schmitz of Tower Hill; Raymond Schmitz of California; Rosemary Huttes of Pana; Leland Schmitz of Rosamond.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three nieces.
Spencer
TUSCOLA -- Hubert Weston Spencer, 93, Parkville, barber, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hilligoss-Shrader Funeral Home, Tuscola. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Burial: O'Bryan Cemetery, Sadorus.
Member: Parkville United Methodist Church. Survivors: sons, Jim Spencer, Tolono; Clarence "Tuck" Elder, Tuscola; Mike Elder, Pensacola, Fla.; daughters, Carolyn Hubbart, Philo; Ellen Burns and Lyla Stewart, both of Champaign; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Preceded by: wife, Blanche L.; eight brothers; one sister.
Stewart
SULLIVAN -- Lyda Stewart, 92, Prophetstown, died Tuesday (Feb. 4, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial: Green Hill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials: Lyda Stewart Memorial Fund.
Wilmert
LINCOLN -- Robert W. Wilmert, 75, Lincoln, retired Lincoln Police Department sergeant, died Tuesday (Feb. 4, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Burial: Zion Cemetery, Lincoln. Memorials: donor's choice.
Foley
DECATUR -- Kenneth W. Foley, 81, of Decatur died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2003).
Private graveside services were held in Graceland Cemetery
with military rites by the Macon County Honor Guard. There was no visitation. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorials: Decatur Memorial Hospital Home Health Care or Provena Covenant Hospice Program, 1400 West Park St., Urbana, IL 61801.
Mr. Foley was born Feb. 1, 1922, in Potomac, the son of R.B. and Bertha Hatfield Foley. Mr. Foley served in the Navy during World War II and was a Pearl Harbor survivor. Following his discharge, he attended the University of Illinois, where he majored in finance. He also attended Eastern Illinois University, where he graduated with a bachelor of arts degree. He completed a course in urban land economics and was awarded a certificate of real estate from the University of Tennessee. He retired from Illinois Power Co., where he was employed as a real estate specialist. He married Amy R. Child on Aug. 30, 1960.
Surviving are his son, Ken Foley Jr. of St. Joseph; daughter, Debra Horn of St. Joseph; sister, Mary Elkins of Hurst, Texas; brother Robert of Virginia Beach, Va.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two brothers and one sister.
