U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Dees
DECATUR -- Jay J. Dees, 82, Decatur, retired from PC Ltd., died Thursday (April 3, 2003).
Memorial services: 11 a.m. Monday, First Presbyterian Church. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the church. Graveside services: 9:30 a.m. Monday, Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton. Arrangements by: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes. Memorials: Millikin University or First Presbyterian Church.
World War II
Army veteran. Member: First Presbyterian Church. Survivors: wife, Merrill; son, Brian Dees, Springfield; daughters, Karen Meyer, Woodstock; Kay Mason, Latham; six grandchildren.
Fonbuena
DECATUR -- Abie S. Fonbuena, 97, Decatur, died Friday (April 4, 2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Burial: Boiling Springs Cemetery. Memorials: DMH Home Health & Hospice Services.
Riley
DECATUR -- Gary E. Riley, 50, of Decatur died 3:50 a.m. Saturday (April 5, 2003) in his home.
Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home with visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. It was Gary's wish that everyone attending his services dress casual. Memorials: DMH Home Health & Hospice Services.
Gary was born Feb. 28, 1953, in Decatur, to Beverly Westbrook Riley Montgomery. He attended Stephen Decatur High School. He was a member of Laborers Local 159 for 35 years. He was a very strong union member. He was a very big Dale Earnhardt fan. He was also loyal to his faithful canine companion, Rennie.
Surviving are his mother, Beverly and Earl Baker, both of Decatur; special cousins, Sue Gillen and husband Jim and family; Debbie Crawford and husband Robert and family; special second cousin, Greg Gillen; aunt and uncle, Patricia and Donald Rodcrick; cousins, Donna Sullivan and husband Gary and family; Jill Blue and family; a host of other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, two aunts, two uncles and two cousins.
The family wishes to express their special thanks to Woody David, Cancer Care Specialists Staff, DMH Home Health & Hospice Services, Dr. William Franklin, Dr. Edward Elliott and Dr. Perry Guaglianone for all their wonderful care during Gary's illness.
Anders
RIVERTON -- Howard Leroy "Skeets" Anders, 82, Riverton, state of Illinois security guard, died Saturday (April 5, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Staab Funeral Home, Springfield. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery, Riverton, with military rites. Memorials: donor's choice.
World War II
Army veteran. Member: Immanual Lutheran Church, Riverton, and VFW Post 755. Survivors: sons, Bill Anders, Mount Auburn; Dale Anders, Springfield; Glenn Anders, Riverton; daughters, Joan Walter, Blue Mound; Gail Dutton, Riverton; brother, Harvey Anders, Springfield; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Preceded by: parents; wives, Marcella and Geraldine; two brothers and three sisters.
Bevill
MULBERRY GROVE -- John Robert Bevill, 85, Mulberry Grove, died Friday (April 4, 2003).
Private memorial services and burial: at a later date, Mulberry Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by: Ripperdan-Schildknecht Funeral Home, Mulberry Grove. Memorials: donor's choice.
Coleman
MATTOON -- M. Elizabeth "Betty" Coleman, 83, Mattoon, formerly of Ashmore, homemaker, died Saturday (April 5, 2003).
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Schilling Funeral Home, Mattoon. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial: Enon Cemetery, Ashmore.
Dunn
CERRO GORDO -- Michael Keith Dunn, 25, of Cerro Gordo died Friday (April 4, 2003) as a result of an automobile accident.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Cerro Gordo United Methodist Church. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Monday in the church with 8 p.m. Masonic rites. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Cerro Gordo, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials: children of Michael Dunn.
Michael was born Dec. 19, 1977, in Decatur, the son of Jack K. Dunn and Helen Noll Dunn. He was a member of Cerro Gordo United Methodist Church, Cerro Gordo Masonic Lodge 600 AF & AM and a volunteer of the Cerro Gordo Fire Department. He enjoyed music and was a part of a church trio. He married Trisha Bridge McDonald on Aug. 23, 2002, in Cerro Gordo.
Surviving are his wife; daughters, Makena and Ainsley McDonald, both at home; parents of Decatur; sisters, Melissa Estes of Decatur; Sheryl Lewis of Chester; Debra Dunn of Danville; half sisters and brother, Lindsay Seager and Steven Seager, both of Decatur; Candace Carr of Bloomington; Holly Sancken of Pontiac.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Keith Dunn.
Herrin
LOUISVILLE -- Jennifer Lynn Herrin, 9, Louisville, North Clay Elementary School student, died Saturday (April 5, 2003).
Memorial services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Neal Funeral Home, Louisville. No visitation. Burial at a later date. Memorials: St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham.
Horrall
OLNEY -- Pauline LaFern Horrall, 88, Olney, Janet Shop manager, died Saturday (April 5, 2003).
Services: 2:30 p.m. Monday, First Presbyterian Church, Olney. Visitation: 1 p.m. until services in the church. Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney. Arrangements by: Buchanan Funeral Home, Newton. Memorials: First Presbyterian Church.
Member: First Presbyterian Church and Ladies Auxiliary of Olney Elks. Survivors: sons, Ronald H. Miller, Temple, Mich.; Kenneth B. Horrall, Olney; Stephen R. Horrall, Roach, Mo.; daughter, Cheryl Billick, Mount Zion; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Preceded by: parents; husband, Robert; one sister and four grandchildren.
Luthe
OLNEY -- Fredrick Leroy Luthe, 67, Olney, died Saturday (April 5, 2003).
Graveside services: 2 p.m. Monday, Calhoun Cemetery, with military rites. No visitation. Arrangements by: Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney.
Monroe
ARTHUR -- Mildera "Mickey" Monroe, 76, of Arthur died 12:39 p.m. Sunday (April 6, 2003) in her home.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Shrader Funeral Home, Arthur, with Pastor John Stewart officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in Arthur Cemetery. Memorials: Arthur First Baptist Church.
Mildera Monroe was born June 30, 1926, in Arthur, the daughter of Harold and Edith Binegar Monroe. She worked as a nurse's aide for the Arthur Home for more than 20 years. She was a member of Arthur First Baptist Church.
Surviving are her brother, James Monroe of Japan; sister, Betty Verhaalen of Apache Junction, Ariz.
Morgan
CASEY -- Velma Mae Morgan, 67, Casey, died Sunday (April 6, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Markwell Funeral Home, Casey.
Pedigo
ARCOLA -- Dorothy Pedigo, 85, Arcola, homemaker, died Saturday (April 5, 2003).
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Shrader Funeral Home, Arcola. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Arcola Cemetery. Memorials: Arcola First Baptist Church or Arcola Health Care Center.
Member: Arcola First Baptist Church. Survivors: daughter, Linda Hardesty, Taylors, S.C.; sisters, Shirley Williams, Champaign; Betty Ross, Royal; brother, Tom Cook, Bourbon; two grandchildren. Preceded by: husband, Witt; four brothers and three sisters.
Price
HARDINVILLE -- Donna F. Price, 57, Hardinville, Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. employee, died Saturday (April 5, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Pulliam Funeral Home, Oblong. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday until services. Burial: Hardinville Cemetery. Memorials: New Hebron Christian Church or Hardinville Christian Church.
Ramsey
MATTOON -- Paul Ramsey, 73, Mattoon, died Sunday (April 6, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Schilling Funeral Home, Mattoon.
Swim
PANA -- Mildred Swim, 82, Pana, died Sunday (April 6, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Kennedy & Sons Funeral Home, Pana.
Toliver
OLNEY -- James Lee Toliver, 79, Olney, died Saturday (April 5, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney.
Wade
GREENVILLE -- Geraldine I. Wade, 93, Greenville, beauty shop employee, died Thursday (April 3, 2003).
Services: 1:30 p.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church, Greenville. Visitation: 4 p.m. Sunday, Donnell-Wiegand Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial: McKendree Chapel Cemetery, Greenville. Memorials: First United Methodist Church.
Strullmyer
BROWNSTOWN -- Steven L. Strullmyer, 53, Brownstown, died Sunday (April 6, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia.
