U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Twylla M. Beer, 82, Cissna Park, IL
Twylla M. Beer, 82, of Cissna Park passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at her home.
Mrs. Beer was born February 12, 1927, in Cissna Park, a daughter of Solomon and Kathryn Fehr Farney. She married William U. Beer on June 14, 1956, in Cissna Park. He died December 19, 1989.
Surviving are four sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry (Jane) Beer of Williamsburg, VA, Ron (Cara) Beer of Stillwater, OK, Joe (Connie) Beer of Phoenix, AZ and Scott (Debora) Beer of Woodworth; three daughters, Betty Wilson of Champaign, Sonia Zbinden of Morton and Shally Stickles of Thomasboro; one brother, Gerry Farney of Cissna Park, four sisters, Loretta Baumgartner, Laverne Farney, Myra Farney and Nancy Hauptli all of Cissna Park, 17 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, two sons-in-law, one grandson and one great-granddaughter.
Mrs. Beer was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Cissna Park. She had been a cook for the Cissna Park School District. She lived for her family & church and loved the outdoors, knitting, crocheting and biking.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2009 at the Apostolic Christian Church in Cissna Park. Ministers of the church will officiate. Burial will be in the Apostolic Christian Cemetery in Cissna Park.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2009 at Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park and 1 hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Cissna Park Ambulance & Fire Dept. or to the Apostolic Christian Church.
Earl W. Suchoski, 63, Sheldon, IL
Earl W. Suchoski, 63 of Sheldon, IL died Monday, Dec. 14. 2009 at his home.
Visitation will run from 12 p.m. until the 2 p.m. service on Saturday, Dec. 19. at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford. The Rev. Paul Copeland will officiate.
Mr. Suchoski was born April 2, 1946 in Chicago, IL, a son of Chester F. and Ruth M. Gilchrist Suchoski.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Tara and Steve Sissom of Montgomery, IL and Julie and Chris Ward of Oak Creek, CO; one son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Jee Suchoski of Springfield, VA; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Susan Moenck and Cheryl and Mike Leitz all of Milford; six grandchildren, Kalyx, LeiLani, Aspen, Ivy and Banyan Ward of Oak Creek, CO and Kaitlyn Suchoski of Springfield, VA; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Thomas C. and David L. Suchoski.
Mr. Suchoski was owner and operator of Industrial Tool Sharpening Company. He enjoyed working on cars.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes. Association.
Bonnie S. Brault, 51, Clifton
Bonnie S. Brault, 51, of Clifton, IL, formerly of Watseka, died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Ms. Brault was born July 11, 1958 in Kankakee, IL, a daughter of Homer and Helen Lade Brault.
Survivors include two sisters and one brother-in-law, Diane and Bill Marquis Sr. of Donovan, IL and Suzanne Sauberli of Clifton, IL; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis and Teresa Brault of Watseka and Ronald and Brenda Brault of Donovan, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Debbie Brault.
Memorials may be made to the ARC of Iroquois County, Merkle-Knipprath Nursing Home or Donor’s Choice.
Arrangements by Knapp Funeral Home in Sheldon, IL.
Hilde R. Schmid, 81, Gilman, IL
Hilde Rebecka Schmid, 81, of Gilman, IL, died on Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 at the Gilman Nursing Pavilion in Gilman.
Visitation will be from 9 – 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 14. at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. A 10 a.m. graveside service will then be held at St. Mary & Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Chebanse, IL. Rev. Vern Arseneau will officiate.
Mrs. Schmid was born Sept. 20, 1928 in Chebanse, IL, a daughter of William and Gertrude Miller Schmid.
Survivors include one sister, Erna Jensen of Chebanse.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Ms. Schmid loved to play BINGO and dominos.
Memorials may be made to Passages Hospice or Gilman Nursing Pavilion.
Patricia Huckstadt, 79, Milford, IL
Patricia Huckstadt, 79, of Milford, IL died on Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 at Champaign-Urbana Regional Rehab Center in Savoy, IL.
Visitation will be from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec 13 at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 14. The Rev. Neil Larimore will officiate. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Milford.
Mrs. Huckstadt was born Aug. 30, 1930 in Milford, IL, a daughter of Ray and Mable Laird Miller. She married Paul E. Huckstadt on Dec. 2, 1950 in Milford. He preceded her in death on March 19, 2005.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Wendy Huckstadt of Champaign, IL and Brian and Sue Huckstadt of Hoffman Estates, IL; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.
Mrs. Huckstadt was a secretary for many years for Gossett Insurance, a branch of Iroquois Insurance. She was an avid bowler.
Memorials may be made to Milford Ambulance.
Mona M. Gaffield, 77, Sheldon, IL
Mona M. Gaffield, 77, of Sheldon, IL died Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 at her home.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16. The Rev. Donald Love will officiate. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in Crescent City, IL.
Mrs. Gaffield was born Oct. 17, 1932 in Crescent City, a daughter of William and Katie ZumMallen Meyer. She married Kenneth Gaffield on Dec. 27, 1964 at Faith Lutheran Church in Watseka. He survives.
Other survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Priscilla and Robert Carey of Watseka and Karen Gaffield of Sheldon; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Tonya Gaffield of Sheldon; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Eldor H. Meyer and Melvin Meyer; and two sisters, Viola Easter and Rosella Rieches.
Mrs. Gaffield was a homemaker. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Watseka. She enjoyed playing the organ and the game, Skip-Bo.
Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice.
Bonita F. Yohnka, 77, Chebanse, IL
Bonita F. Yohnka, 77, of Chebanse, IL died on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009 at Provena St. Mary’s Hopsital in Kankakee.
Private services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Chebanse at a later date.
Mrs. Yohnka was born Jan. 18, 1932 in Kankakee, IL, a daughter of Earl and Vivian Hughes Fromm. She married Richard W. Yohnka on July 8, 1950 in Chebanse. He preceded her in death on June 29, 2004.
Survivors include one daughter, Jane Surprenant of Clifton; three sons and two daughters-in-law, James and Janice Yohnka and Andy Yohnka of Chebanse and Barry and Pamela Yohnka of Peoria, AZ; nine grandchildren, James “JT” Yohnka, Jason Yohnka, Jeremy Yohnka, Jeb Yohnka, Alex Yohnka, Bryan Yohnka, Philip Surprenant, Ellen Surprenant and Max Yohnka; five great-grandchildren, Owen Yohnka, Caleb Yohnka, Declan Yohnka, James Yohnka and Josiah Yohnka; and one sister, Bette Stankewicz of Kankakee.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Barbara and Berdella; one son, Richard; and one grandchild, Grant.
Mrs. Yohnka had worked as a Quality Control Technician in the plastics business. She was a member of the United Church of Chebanse, the Harmony Circle, the Order of Eastern Star, and Bridge Club. She was an avid sports fan and card player.
Memorials may be made to the Otto Twp. Fire Department.
Frances M. Gillard, 64, Clifton, IL
Frances Marie Gillard, 64, of Clifton, IL died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation. Burial will take place at a later date in Henderson, TN.
Mrs. Gillard was born Oct. 27, 1945 in Henderson, TN, a daughter of Ross and Mary Travis Owen. She married Terry L. Gillard on Nov. 28, 1975 in Shorewood, IL and he survives.
Other survivors include two children; special friends Rufus and Max; and many friends,
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Mrs. Gillard was a retired store manager at Cracker Barrel. She enjoyed traveling.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Bonita Sue Fuoss, 64, Thawville, IL
Bonita Sue Fuoss, 64, of Thawville, IL died on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 at her home.
Visitation will be for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. service on Friday, Dec. 11 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Thawville. The Rev. Michael Poynter will officiate. Burial will be at Ridgeland Twp. Cemetery in Thawville.
Mrs. Fuoss was born August 7, 1945 in Fairbury, IL, a daughter of Warren and Alma Neding Corkill. She married Gerald Fuoss on Dec. 14, 1968 in Thawville. He preceded her in death on July 24, 1987.
Survivors include two children, Shawn Fuoss of Thawville and Shane Fuoss of Springfield, IL; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Wanda and Wayne Tornowski of Roberts, IL and Elaine and Roy Burgess of Piper City, IL; one brother and sister-in-law, William and Mary Corkill of Bradley, IL; and serveral nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.
Mrs. Fuoss had worked as a cashier at various locations for years. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Thawville and the church’s Ladies Aid. She enjoyed BINGO, crocheting and cooking.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church or Donor’s Choice.
Maurine M. Schuele, 81, Loda, IL
Maurine May Schuele, 81, of Loda, IL died on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009 at the Illinois Knights Templar Home in Paxton, IL.
Visitation will be for one hour prior to the 2 p.m. service on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at Knapp-Miller Funeral Home in Paxton. Mary Walczak will officiate.
Mrs. Schuele was born June 30, 1928 in Green Castle, MO, a daughter of John and Illene Jones Schillie. She married Kenneth Schuele on June 18, 1960 in Chicago, IL. He survives.
Other survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Susan and Richard Bell of Oak Forest, IL and Nancy Scott of Woodridge, IL; one son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Amy Schuele of St. Joseph, IL; her twin sister, Maxine Schillie of Kirksville, MO; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Nedra Schillie of Morton, IL; five grandchildren, Sarah McCallister, Elizabeth Schuele, Emily Bell, Daniel Schuele and Nathan Schuele; one aunt, Lura Linder of LaPlata, MO; one brother-in-law, Martin and Ann Schuele of Maryville, TN; and one sister-in-law, Dorothy and Sherman Jensen of St. Charles, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Mrs. Schuele did clerical work for the FBI. She loved square dancing.
Memorials may be made to Illinois Knights Templar Home or Iroquois Memorial Hospice.
Geraldine R. Schultz, 88, Watseka, IL
Geraldine R. Schultz, 88, of Watseka, IL died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 at her home.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka and for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. service on Thursday, Dec. 10 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Watseka. The Rev. Donald Love will officiate. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka.
Mrs. Schultz was born August 14, 1921 in East Lynn, IL, a daughter of Otto and Jenny Carlson Johnson. She married Wilbert Schultz on June 10, 1944 in Chicago, IL. He preceded her in death on March 8, 2007.
Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Jane Sisco of Watseka and Charlotte and Glen Johnson of Martinton, IL; five grandchildren and spouses, Justin and Sheila Minard, Amanda and Gregory Huizinga, Jeremy Kottkamp, Jordan Kottkamp and Beverly Sisco; seven great-grandchildren, Nathan, Nicholas and Jacey Minard, Devon and Hailie Huizinga and Lauren and Isaiah Sisco; and two sisters, Doris Cricks of California and Elvera Mathew of Indiana.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister.
Mrs. Schultz had been a CNA in the healthcare field. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Watseka. She enjoyed cooking and gardening.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church in Watseka or Iroquois Memoiral Hospice.
