U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Parks
MATTOON -- Sydney Nicole Parks, infant daughter of Lee and Melody Parks of Mattoon, died 4:29 a.m. Wednesday (Feb. 26, 2003) in Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday in Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, with visitation 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.
Sydney was born Feb. 22, 2003, in Chicago, the daughter of Lee Alen and Melody Shawn Carry Parks.
Surviving are her parents; grandparents, George L. and Huicha "Jan" Parks and Edward "Ed" and Yvonne Carry, all of Decatur; maternal aunt, Jen and Pat Bodine of Mount Zion; paternal uncle, Erik and Brigitte Parks of Aurora; paternal aunt, Nancy and Kent Knautz of Round Lake.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Coles County, Northwestern Hospital in Chicago and especially Children's Memorial Hospital and Ronald McDonald House in Chicago.
Watts
ROBINSON -- Jo Ann Watts, 61, Robinson, died Friday (Feb. 28, 2003).
Graveside services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oak Grove Cemetery, Robinson. Arrangements by: Goodwine Funeral Home, Robinson. Memorials: Shriner's Hospitals for Children.
Howell
MATTOON -- James Joseph "Jim" Howell, 71, Mattoon, died Friday (Feb. 28, 2003).
Private family services: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Schilling Funeral Home, Mattoon. Private family visitation: before services Monday.
Korean War and Vietnam
Army veteran. Survivors: wife, Margaret Howell; sons, Robert Howell and Michael Howell, both of Mattoon; daughters, Sue Stallard, Harristown; Linda Cordes, Neoga; brother, John Howell, Benton City; sisters, Wanda Ferguson, Mattoon; Dee Sargent, Darby, Mont.; 10 grandchildren; two great-granddaughters. Preceded by: parents; one brother; one sister.
Cliff
DECATUR -- John A. Cliff, 44, Decatur, died Saturday (March 1, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Walker Funeral Service and Chapel.
Clow
DECATUR -- Julia A. Clow, 65, Decatur, died Saturday (March 1, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: J.J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home.
Cole
DECATUR -- Vivian D. Cole, 77, of Decatur died 10:52 p.m. Saturday (March 1, 2003) in her home.
Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes with visitation one hour before services. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials: American Heart Association or St. Thomas Catholic Church.
Mrs. Cole was born Oct. 24, 1925, in Woonsocket, R.I., the daughter of John and Lena Benoit Landry.
Mrs. Cole was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother and a wonderful homemaker. Mrs. Cole was an avid reader and gardener and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She married Arnold Robert Cole on Dec. 31, 1945, in Woonsocket. He preceded her in death March 16, 1987.
Surviving are her children, Lorraine Byers and husband Frank Sr., Lynn Robert Cole and Leslie Robinson and husband Chris, all of Decatur; grandchildren, Paulette Ooton of Tampa, Fla.; Scotty Ooton of Jacksonville; Matthew Pappas of Dallas, Texas; Jason Pappas of Decatur; Jeremy Robinson and wife Rene'e9 of Decatur; Kristen Robinson and fianc'e9 Brian Bunch of Decatur; Antonio Robinson of Decatur; Michaela and Michael Cole, both of Decatur; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Lucille Trudel and husband Jean of Bellingham, Mass.; Lena Picard and husband Ed of Cumberland, R.I.; brother, Conrad Landry and wife Sue of Beaverton, Ore.;a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters, one brother, granddaughter and great-granddaughter.
Hanes
DECATUR -- Burnice Mildred Hanes, 95, of Houston, Alaska, formerly of Decatur, died Feb. 23, 2003.
Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery.
Mrs. Hanes was born Jan. 26, 1908, in Tilton, the daughter of William Robert and Mary Margaret Sanns Ross. She was a seamstress at the Decatur Garment Factory. She married Robert W. Stanley. She then married Jacob F. Hanes in 1933. He preceded her in death in 1968.
Surviving are her sons, Peter F. Hanes and wife Jayne of Mount Zion; William Hanes and wife Jean of Springfield; daughters, Dixie L. Light and husband Mort of Houston, Alaska; Margaret Walters and husband Victor of Decatur; Martha McDonald of Marion; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and one sister.
Hotwick
DECATUR -- Leroy Hotwick, 60, Decatur, died Sunday (March 2, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home.
McClure
DECATUR -- Mary Ruth McClure, 56, Decatur, died Saturday (March 1, 2003).
Services: 7 p.m. Monday, J.J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home. Visitation: two hours before services. Burial: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Boiling Springs Cemetery. Memorials: DMH Home Health & Hospice Services.
McFarland
DECATUR -- Vivian McFarland, 58, Decatur, died Sunday (March 2, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Hinkle
DECATUR -- Virgil D. Hinkle Jr., 85, Decatur, owner/ operator of V and E Market and V and E Dairy, died Thursday (Feb. 27, 2003).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Star of Hope Chapel, Graceland Cemetery. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. until services. Burial: Star of Hope Mausoleum with military rites. Arrangements by: Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memorials: donor's choice.
Beck
TUSCOLA -- Earl Quentin Beck, Champaign, formerly of Tuscola, retired from Clifford & Jacobs Forging, Champaign, died Saturday (March 1, 2003).
Services: 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Owens Funeral Home, Champaign. Visitation: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Burial: Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin.
Survivors: brother, Charles Beck, Urbana; sister, Naomi Arnett, Indianapolis, Ind.
Preceded by: wife, Wilma.
Bower
WHEELER -- Kenneth B. Bower, 70, Wheeler, died Sunday (March 2, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Buchanan Funeral Home, Newton.
Eakin
GREENVILLE -- Lillian L. Eakin, 95, Greenville, bookkeeper/clerk, died Saturday (March 1, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Donnell-Wiegand Funeral Home, Greenville. Visitation: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial: Mount Auburn Cemetery. Memorials: Spinal Cord Society.
Faris
OLNEY -- Franklin Frederick Faris, 76, Olney, died Saturday (March 1, 2003).
Graveside services: 1 p.m. Monday, Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney. No visitation. Arrangements by: Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney.
Keller
MODE -- Elza Arthur Keller, 66, Mode, died Saturday (March 1, 2003).
Graveside services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Gallagher Chapel, Holland Township, Shelby County. No visitation. Arrangements by: Lockart & Sons Funeral Home, Shelbyville.
Survivors: sisters, Elsie Connor and Beulah Edwards, both of Mode. Preceded by: parents.
McClelland
EFFINGHAM -- Robert John McClelland, 68, Effingham, retired Greyhound bus driver, died Saturday (March 1, 2003).
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Effingham. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Johnson Funeral Home, Effingham. Burial: Arborcrest Memorial Park, Effingham. Memorials: Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Pankau
MONTICELLO -- Edith E. Pankau, 79, Monticello, retired bookkeeper, died Saturday (March 1, 2003).
Memorial Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Philomena Catholic Church, Monticello. Visitation: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial: Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Arrangements by: Mackey-Wright Funeral Home, Monticello. Memorials: St. Philomena Catholic Church.
Member: St. Philomena Catholic Church, Bridge Club. Survivors: husband, Wilbur C.; sons, Harry Sutphen, Peoria; Bruce Sutphen, Lewistown; daughter, Debbie Winder, Monticello; stepson, Tim Pankau, Monticello; stepdaughter, Karen Quick, Mesa, Ariz.; six grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; one great-grandchild; one great-stepgrandchild. Preceded by: parents; first husband, Stanley L. Sutphen; one brother.
Parks
MATTOON -- Sydney Nicole Parks, infant daughter of Lee and Melody Parks, Mattoon, died Wednesday (Feb. 26, 2003).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes. Visitation was Sunday. Burial: Graceland Cemetery.
Ragel
LOOGOOTEE -- Pauline Ragel, 89, Loogootee, died Sunday (March 2, 2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Macedonia Christian Church, Loogootee. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Kessel Funeral Home, St. Elmo, and one hour before services in the church. Burial: Maplewood Cemetery, St. Elmo. Memorials: Macedonia Christian Church.
