U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Donald G Hagler
Jul. 22, 1930 - Dec. 6, 2012
CARBONDALE – Donald G. Hagler, 82, passed away at 5:10 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at his residence.
Donald was born July 22, 1930 to William Howard and Mayme Ethel (Gaston) Hagler in Makanda.
He married
Beulah Irene McDaniel on January 27, 1950 in Carbondale.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Alan Diedrick of Carbondale; two grandchildren, Brian and wife Jessica Diedrick of Los Angeles, CA., and Sara Ollech of Marion; and many nephews and nieces.
Donald is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Beulah, one son, Denny, one daughter, Sherry Lynn, two brothers and four sisters.
He was in the Navy and was a Mail Carrier for 31 years at the U.S. Post Office, until his retirement on July 28, 1989. He was a member of the Letter’s Carrier Union since 1959, and was of Protestant faith.
Per Donald’s wishes he was cremated. There will be a graveside service at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Oakland cemetery with Reverend Everett Freeman officiating.
Memorials are the preferred form of remembrance and may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or St Francis Care Animal Shelter and will be accepted by Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale.
The family wishes to gratefully acknowledge his caregivers, and the caring support staff at Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Jack Cecil Baird
Feb. 21, 1939 - Oct. 12, 2012
Murphysboro – Jack Cecil Baird, 73, of Murphysboro, Carbondale, and Gilbertsville, KY passed away at 4:56 p.m. October 12, 2012 in St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
He was born on February 21, 1939 at East St. Louis, Illinois to Cecelia (Kinder) and Russell Baird.
His tour for serving his country in the US Air Force was cut short due to the death of his father, where he had to come home to manage the family Farm Fresh Milk Store in Murphysboro.
Jack was of the Catholic Faith.
He was a self-employed Construction Contractor and owned various properties in Illinois and Kentucky, including Laundry World and Magnolia Manor Resort. He also managed the Hickory Log Restaurant and the Burger Mart fast food chain throughout Southern Illinois early in his life.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Kevin of Columbus, Ohio and Curtis (Gina) of Carbondale; a daughter, Jacqueline Baird of Carbondale; three grandsons, Aeian, Corbin, and Riley Baird; one brother Michael Baird of Murphysboro; and a life mate, Tina Moore and family of Gilbertsville.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale. There will be no other services.
Memorials to the Illinois Masonic Children’s Home, 101 Masonic Drive, Murphysboro, IL 62966 are the preferred form of remembrance and will be accepted by the funeral home.
Wanda Muriel Russell
Jan. 13, 1931 - Oct. 9, 2012
Carbondale - Wanda Muriel Russell, 81, of Carbondale, passed away at 12:53 a.m. on October 9, 2012 at St Louis University Hospital, St Louis, MO.
There will be a Memorial Service on Friday, October 19, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale with Reverend Paul Hicks officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home on Friday, October 19, 2012. Interment will be at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park, Murphysboro.
Wanda was born January 13, 1931 in Carbondale to Freeman and Clarissa (Myers) Pulcher. She was raised by her mother and step-father, Olen Gurley.
She was united in marriage to Rodger D Russell July 29, 1955. They spent 28 years together and had two children.
Survivors include a son, James R 'JR' (Amy Jo) Russell of Carbondale; a daughter, Sandy (Joe) Pierce of DeSoto; a sister, Anita (Maynard) Weimer of Valpariso, IN.;six grandchildren, Jennifer (David) Evans and Casey Pierce all of DeSoto, Jessica and Jaidyn Russell of Carbondale, Reid Burke of Santa Clara, California and Caitlin Burke of Carbondale; two great-grandchildren, Justin and Jason Evans; several nieces and nephews, numerous cousins; and a special friend, Dot Ferguson of Carbondale.
Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, in August 1983, parents, Freeman in January 1933, and Clarissa in June 1987, and her step-father, Olen in November 1993.
She first started working in 1951 at Hoosier Cardinal Corporation Ordill Plant, and then went to work at Paul Brown Agency in Carbondale; where she worked in insurance and real estate. She later moved to Cherry Hill Realty where she obtained her real estate and brokerage license (s) and served as the office manager. She enjoyed her career, cooking, traveling and most importantly spending time with her family.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend to many. She will be missed by all who had the opportunity to know and love her.
Memorials may be made out to the donor’s choice and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Inez Hankla
Jan. 24, 1912 - Oct. 4, 2012
Inez Hankla, 100 years, 8 months, and 10 days, of Pinckneyville, formerly of DeSoto, passed away at 8:26 p.m. Thursday, October 4, 2012, in the Pinckneyville Health Care Center, Pinckneyville.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 8, 2012 at the Meredith Funeral Home, Carbondale, with Rev. Charles Smith, pastor of the Roe’s Dale Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be next to her husband in DeSoto cemetery, DeSoto. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to service time on Monday, October 8, 2012 at the funeral home.
Inez was born on January 24, 1912, at Clay, Kentucky to Louis and Lola (Crews) Puckett. She married
Hiram U. Hankla on December 20, 1934 in Murphysboro. He preceded her in death on July 17, 1984.
She is also preceded by her parents, five brothers and two infant sisters.
She was a member of the Roe’s Dale Baptist Church, Pinckneyville and a homemaker.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James and Jeanette Hankla of Pinckneyville; a daughter, Patsy Crow, of Marion; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Starla Long
Dec. 31, 1964 - Oct. 4, 2012
CARBONDALE – Starla Kae (Burris) Long, 47, completed her courageous journey in this life surrounded by those who loved her and was reunited with her family and her heavenly Father at 3:56 p.m. on Thursday, October 4, 2012, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
She was born on December 31, 1964 to Gilbert R. and Marjorie Ann (Parks) Burris.
She earned her CNA certificate from John A. Logan College and spent 20 years in upper management positions in the food service industry, which was cut short by her illness. This spring, she was nominated for Cancer Survivor of the Year by the Southern Illinois Healthcare. As she traveled her journey throughout her illness, all who traveled with her or whose path she crossed have forever been changed by her courage, amazing grace, kindness of heart and spirit, and unwavering positive outlook.
Her love and gratefulness, along with her family’s appreciation, for her doctors and their staff, hospital staff members, her navigator, Cindy Davis, her nurse Missy Krummrich the Passages Hospice nursing staff and all those who made her journey a little easier cannot be measured.
She married
Michael Misselhorn who preceded her in death, and is survived by their two children, Candice Lynn Misselhorn of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Travis Robert Misselhorn of Cambria; her life companion, Richard (Ozzy) Suddeth and their sons, Sebastian Alexandar and Richard Allen, all of Carbondale; two grandchildren, Alexis Michelle and Joseph Carrillio Jr. of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and her beloved little dog 'Princess.' She is also survived by her paternal half-sister, Dr. Deborah L. Burris of Carbondale, with whom she was raised; her maternal half-siblings; sister, Lisa Butler of Murphysboro; brothers, Alan Parks of Arkansas, Jeff Parks and Stephen Ponder both of Hemet, California and Roger Cook of Makanda.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her paternal aunt and uncle, Marian and Everett Lipe, who raised her; two additional paternal aunts and three uncles; and maternal and paternal grandparents.
There will be no services.
Memorials in her name may be made to the Hope Is Home Cancer Center Campaign-SIH Foundation.
Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale is assisting the family with arrangements, and will accept memorials.
John F 'Jack' Hayward
May. 8, 1918 - Sept. 25, 2012
CARBONDALE — After a long and productive life John 'Jack' Frank Hayward died at home Sept. 24, 2012.
He was born May 8, 1918 in Winthrop, Mass., to Catherine and Frank Hayward. When he was six years old his family moved to Wellesley, a western suburb of Boston. His lifelong love of nature began in the woods around this house. By then he had a brother, Harris Starr Hayward.
While in high school he met a well-known Unitarian minister and theologian who became his friend and mentor, James Luther Adams. Adams encouraged him to go to Harvard. When he told his father with some trepidation that he indeed would like to go there his father said, 'Son, I always hoped you would.'
Jack received his bachelor’s degree in 1940. His chief delight while at Harvard was being in the Harvard Glee Club. He sang in many public concerts, including some with the Boston Symphony. Music became a lifelong love.
His Harvard roommate and best friend, Donald Sternglanz, introduced Jack to his lovely sister, Muriel, and she and Jack began corresponding. They were married
in 1943, and shortly after that, he enlisted in the Navy as a chaplain. He was soon transferred to the Marines and took part in the two Iwo Jima landings and the occupation of Japan. His brother, Harry, and his best friend, Donald, both served in the Armed Services, and both were killed.
Jack received his Ph.D. from the Divinity School of the University of Chicago in 1949. After his ordination as a Unitarian minister he served the Unitarian Church in Columbus, Ohio for three years.
By this time Jack and Muriel had started their family. Their first son, Peter Brian was born in 1946, followed by Steven Bruce in 1949. Their only daughter, Miriam Ruth, was born in 1952, and their third son, David Michael, in 1954. Peter and Steven preceded their parents in death.
Jack served on the faculty of the Divinity School of the University of Chicago from 1951 to 1960 then joined the faculty at Meadville Theological School. In 1968 he was invited to begin a religious studies program as part of the philosophy department at SIU Carbondale. He continued to teach in that department until his retirement in 1984.
Jack maintained a strong interest in literature, art and music all his life. He was co-founder of the Southern Illinois Chamber Music Society. He served as honorary minister of Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship for many years, and was instrumental in building the new sanctuary. He was also deeply involved in politics and was one of Paul Simon’s stalwart supporters. He and Muriel were generous to a long list of charitable organizations.
Muriel died in 2001, having been married
to Jack for more than 50 years. He then married
Lois Carrier, who survives him.
Grandchildren include Megan and Zachary Hayward, the daughter and son of Peter Hayward and Sandra Hayward Bowman. (Megan’s son, Jaden, is the only great-grandchild so far.) Miriam Hayward and her husband, Rick Herbert, have a son, Joseph Herbert and a daughter, Gina Hayward. Jack’s youngest son, David Goodward and his wife, Margaret, have two children, Gavin and Jenna Goodward.
A memorial service honoring John Hayward will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, in Unitarian Fellowship, 105 N. Parrish Lane.
Memorials may be made to Southern Illinois Chamber Music Society, Tip Hospice of Southern Illinois, Paul Simon Policy Institute or Good Samaritan Ministries of Carbondale.
Frederick B Holloway
Nov. 16, 1942 - Sept. 16, 2012
CARBONDALE – Frederick B. Holloway, 69, of Carbondale, passed away 1:08 a.m., Sunday, September 16, 2012, at Kindred St. Louis Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Fred was born on November 16, 1942, to Harry and Thora (Seal) Holloway at Detroit, MI. They preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by a brother, David Holloway.
He married
Barbara Ann Hill on March 30, 1968, in Carbondale. They have celebrated 44 years of marriage. She survives and is of Carbondale.
Other survivors include two sons and a daughter-in law, Matthew Ian Holloway, of Carbondale and Brian and Salina Holloway of Carterville; a grandson, Jonathon Holloway of Carterville; a brother and sister-in-law, Stephen G. and Louise Holloway of Scottsdale, AZ.
He had served in the Illinois National Guard and retired from the City of Carbondale in November 2004 as a Water Plant Operator.
Fred was of Christian faith. After his retirement and during his illness, his family became much closer to one another. He and his family were blessed for their time together.
He was an exceptionally loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. He always said that 'his cup runneth over, ' when referring to his life.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Meredith Funeral Home, Carbondale with Reverend John Annable officiating. Interment will be at Oakland cemetery, Carbondale. Friends and loved ones may call upon the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at the funeral home.
Memorial donations are the preferred form of remembrance and may be made to either the Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Lola Mae Smith
Jan. 30, 1927 - Sept. 27, 2012
CARBONDALE – Lola Mae Smith, 85, went to be with the Lord on, Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 6:32 p.m. at Helia Healthcare Center of Carbondale.
Lola was born on January 30, 1927 in Harrisburg, to Edwin Frank and Lola Mae (Kaid) Monroe. She married
William Carl Smith on May 28, 1953 in Murphysboro. He preceded her in death on March 23, 1992.
She is survived by one son, James Phillip Gentry and daughter-in-law, Connie Gentry of DeSoto; one daughter, Carolyn McDaniel of Carbondale; five grandchildren and their spouses, Sarah and Josh Lesniak of Columbus, MS, Ryan McDaniel of Gulfport, MS, April and Joseph Huber of Visalia, CA, Jay and Amy Gentry of Marion, and Vicki and Terry Harger of Herrin; and five great grandchildren.
In heaven, Lola joins her parents; husband, William Carl; one sister, Emily; three brothers, Dan, Franklin and her twin brother Loren; and two twin infant brothers, William and Orville.
In her earlier years, she worked as a seamstress at Jomac in Murphysboro, a job from which she retired in the fall of 1985. Lola was also a charter member of the Lakeland Baptist Church in Carbondale for more than 50 years.
Services will be at 12:00 noon on Monday, October 1, 2012, at Meredith Funeral Home of Carbondale, with Pastor Nelson officiating.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. She will be laid to rest in Oakland cemetery, where she joins her husband, William Carl.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lakeland Baptist Church building fund and The Gideon’s. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Leroy Martin Hagy
BORN: October 23, 1936
DIED: June 16, 2013
LOCATION: Decatur, Illinois
Leroy Martin Hagy 76, of Decatur passed away at 4:00 a.m., Sunday June 16, 2013 in McKinley Court Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 21, 2013 at Fairlawn cemetery, Decatur with Rev. Dr. Michael Hoy officiating. Dawson & Wikoff North Funeral Home is assisting the family with services. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Leroy was born October 23, 1936 in Pana, IL the son of Lloyd and Agnesm (Kunzelman) Hagy. He graduated in 1954 from Stephen Decatur High School. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1955 until 1963. Leroy was a retired bank teller after thirty-eight years of service at the First National Bank of Decatur. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church.
Surviving is his half brother: David Hagy, cousins: Lavone Bethard and Dwight Hagy; and a close personal friend: Wilbur Roosevelt Jr.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
