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U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

Lawrence E. Greer of Elgin
Services for Lawrence E. Greer, 66, will be held at 2 p.m. today, at Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State St., Elgin.
Born Dec. 19, 1932, in Columbus, Ohio, to Lawrence and Lillian (nee Harper) Greer, he died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, at home. Burial will be private in Circleville, Ohio.
Mr. Greer had been a resident of Elgin for the past 37 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Elgin.
Survivors include his sons, Ronald L. (Rita) Greer of South Elgin, Donald L. (Bette) Greer of South Elgin and David R. (Susan) Greer of Elgin; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by his brother, Joseph Greer of Seattle, Wash.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Marlene Greer (nee Rife), Dec. 7, 1998.
Memorialsmay be made to the National Diabetes. Foundation or to the American Heart Association.
For information, (847) 741-8800.

Blanche Ida Halsey of Elk Grove Village
Services for Blanche Ida Halsey (nee Ruegge), 95, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, at the Lutheran Church of St. Luke, 410 S. Rush St., Itasca.
Born in Tilden, Neb., she died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, at her home.
Interment will be in St. Luke Cemetery, Itasca.
One of 11 children, Mrs. Halseyhad at one time worked as a rural school teacher in Nebraska. Later she worked with her husband as a floral greenhouse worker until she retired in 1969.
A resident of Elk Grove Village for 34 years, she was a member of the Elk Grove Senior Center, a member of Saints Alive, and a 54-year member of the Lutheran Church of St. Luke in Itasca.
She was the beloved wife for 70 years of the late Isom Halsey, who preceded her on Jan. 6, 1999; loving mother of Maurice E. (Dorothy) Halsey of Summerville, S. C.; cherished grandmother of Charles (Hattie) Halsey of Columbia, S. C., and Elizabeth (Robert) Brown of Summerville; great-grandmother of Jessie and Heather Halsey, and Whitney and Hannah Brown; and dear sister of Earl (Hazel) Ruegge of Elgin, Wilma Gregory of Lincoln, Neb., and Jean Schwarzwalder of Elgin.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of services at 3 p.m. Sunday, at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lutheran Church of St. Luke, 410 S. Rush St., Itasca, IL 60143.
Arrangements were made by Grove Memorial Chapel, Elk Grove Village.
For information, (847) 640-0566.

Julia T. Irving
Memorial services for Julia T. Irving, 77, of Forest Park, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St., St. Charles. The Rev. Steve Miller will officiate.
Born July 5, 1921, in County Cork, Ireland, to Cornelius and Nellie (nee Murphy) Murphy, she passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, at Long Grove Manor Nursing Home, Long Grove. Interment will be private.
Mrs. Irving was a veteran of World War II, having served in Europe. She continued in civil service in Japan after the war. She was a member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary in Algonquin.
Survivors include her daughters, Terese Kathleen Constantino of South Elgin and Maureen M. (Dean) Schuette of Marengo; grandchildren, Joseph (Brandy) Constantino of Colorado, Katherine T. Faulds of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., and Leonore Belle Faulds of Chicago; great-granddaughter, Sky Lea-Terese Constantino; brother-in-law, Henry Pieniazek of Lombard; and several cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Eileen von Axelson, Peggy Murphy and Nellie Rose Pienizaek; and brother, Daniel Murphy.
There is no visitation.
For information, (630) 584-0060.

George L. Jilka Sr.
Services for George L. Jilka Sr. will begin with prayers at 9:30 a.m. Monday, at Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, and continue with Mass at 10 a.m., at St. Cornelius Church. Interment will be in St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles.
Mr. Jilka was a veteran, having served in the Coast Guard.
He was the beloved husband of Anita Jilka (nee Winkel); loving father of Ruthann Giebelhausen-Trudeau, Diane Stacey, Georgann Roberts and George (Joanne) Jilka Jr.; devoted grandfather of 10; and great-grandfather of one. He was also the fond brother of Lorraine Stroka and the late Dorothy Leesley and Casey Jilka.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today, and from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to Vitas Hospice, 7301 N. Lincoln, Lincolnwood, IL 60646, would be appreciated.
For information, (773) 774-0366.

Violet E. Johnson of Elgin
Funeral services for Violet E. Johnson, 81, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, at Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State St., Elgin, with the Rev. Paul Meyers officiating.
Born Sept. 30, 1917, in DeKalb County, she died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999, at Provena St. Joseph Hospital. Burial will be in River Valley Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Johnson had been a resident of Elgin since she was 17 years old. She had been employed by Illinois Tool Works for 23 years before retiring in 1982. She was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women, and a past member of the Ladies of the Elks.
Surviving are her husband, Robert W. Johnson; daughters, Sue A. Johnson of Elgin and Sandra L. (Philip) Kenyon of Plato Center; grandsons, Todd and Kyle Kenyon; great-granddaughters, Tamara and Melissa; and brother, David C. (Dorothy) Johnson of Cortland, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Ruth Erwin.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to the Illinois Elks Crippled Children Fund or the Cornerstone United Methodist Church.
For information, (847) 741-8800.

Evelyn Laseman of Elgin
Funeral services for Evelyn Laseman, 87, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, at Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park St., Elgin, with the Rev. Peter Borzeka officiating.
Born Oct. 7, 1911, in Elgin, the daughter of Frank and Frida Koch Rystron, she died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999, in Wisconsin. Burial will be in Bluff City Cemetery.
A lifelong Elgin resident, Mrs. Laseman was a member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Ernest; daughters, Sandy Heine and Judy (Gerry) Nash, both of Elgin; son, Jerry (Sandy) Christenson of Genoa; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 39 great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Marion Cremeensof Elgin.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, and two sisters.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.
For information, (847) 741-1128.

Sandra Maas of Mount Prospect
Services for Sandra Maas (nee Ohrn), 63, will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Road (at Northwest Highway), Mount Prospect.
Born Sept. 4, 1935, in Chicago, she died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999, at Northwest Community Healthcare, Arlington Heights.
A homemaker, she was the beloved wife of Rudolph Maas; loving mother of Susan (Ronald) Peadro, Debra (Gregg) Crowell, Stephen (Carol) Maas, James (Denise) Maas and David (Carol) Maas; cherished grandmother of Jeffrey and Rebecca Peadro, David and Brendan Crowell, Stephen Maas, Andrew and Rachel Maas, and Bradley and Kevin Maas; beloved daughter of Lester and the late Lillymae Ohrn; and dear sister of Larry (Pat), Charles (Carol) and Lester (Carol) Ohrn.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 625 North Court, Suite 280, Palatine, IL 60067, or to the American Lung Association, 1440 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607.
For information, (847) 255-7800.

Ruth C. Madison of Des Plaines
Services for Ruth C. Madison (nee Jewell), 87, will be held at 8 p.m. Monday, at Oehler Funeral Home, 555 Lee St., Des Plaines.
Born Feb. 18, 1911, in Chicago, she died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, at Oakton Pavillion. Interment will be private, in Arlington Cemetery, Elmhurst.
Before her retirement, Mrs. Madison had been employed as a grocery clerk.
She was the beloved wife of the late George Madison; loving mother of Lawrence Madison of Chicago, Patricia (James) Impola of Wheaton and Sharon Madison of Des Plaines; cherished grandmother of Sherri (Lance) Andersen, Kim Fortier, Kelly (Eric) Elfstrom, Larry (Ann) Impola, Michael Impolaand Kerry Impola; and great-grandmother of eight.
Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until the time of services at 8 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Franklin Fine Arts Center, 225 W. Evergreen, Chicago, IL 60610, or to donor's favorite charity.
For information, (847) 824-5155.

Margaret K. Martin of Wheaton
A funeral Mass for Margaret K. Martin (nee Keelan), 88, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, at St. Michael Church, Illinois and West Streets, Wheaton. Family and friends should meet at the church.
She died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999, at Wynscape Nursing Home, Wheaton.
Burial will be in Wheaton Cemetery.
A resident of Wheaton for 20 years, Mrs. Martin was a volunteer for the Wheaton History Center and the WheatonPolice Department, and a board member of the Wheaton Library. She was also very active with the Senior Citizens ofthe Wheaton Park District and St. Michael Church.
Surviving are her daughter, Joan Goddard; daughter-in-law, MarciaMartin; grandchildren, Elizabeth Martin, Charles (Wendy) Martin and Eve Angler; and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Bud, and sister, Deedee.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Martin; and son, Robert J. Martin, the former mayor of Wheaton.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, at Williams Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Road (one block east of Naperville Road), Wheaton.
Donations in her memory to the Wheaton History Center, 606 N. Main St., Wheaton, IL 60187, would be greatly appreciated.
For information, (630) 668-0016.

Amy L. Mivshek of Wadsworth
Services for Amy L. Mivshek, 82, formerly of Waukegan, will be held at 11 a.m. today, at Salata Gurnee Funeral Home, 4190 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee.
Born April 7, 1916, in North Chicago, she died suddenly, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999. Interment will be private.
A lifelong resident of the area, Miss Mivshek formerly owned and operated a grocery store at 22nd and Green Bay Road in North Chicago for several years.
Sheretired in 1981 from North Chicago Veterans Hospital after 13 years of service. She was a former member of Mother of God Church, a lifetime honorable member of the North Chicago Lions Club, and an active member of the Slovenic National Home.
Survivors include her brother, Al `Fat' Mivshek of Sarasota, Fla.; and sisters-inlaw, Irene Mivshek of Park City, Sophie Mivshek of Waukegan and Mamie Mivshek of Waukegan. She will also be missed by her many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews, and great-great-nieces and -nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Louise Mivshek; brothers, Frank `Cinders,' John, and Herman `Skinny' Mivshek; and sister-in-law, Mitzie Mivshek.
For information, (847) 244-1155.

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