U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Mary A. Carlson
Mary A. Carlson, age 95, Stronghurst, passed away at 6:10 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 1999 in LaMoine Christian Nursing Home, Roseville.
She was born July 10, 1903, near Raritan, the daughter of Isaac and Laura Starkey Brokaw.
She married
Glen Carlson in Burlington, Iowa, on October 29, 1921. He died August 22, 1974.
Surviving are two sons, Gene Carlson, Glen Burnie, Md., and Charles Carlson, Burlington; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, Edward Carlson, and by two sisters and one brother.
She was graduated from Stronghurst High School in 1921. She was a buyer for several years for the children’s department of Scripps-Reno Department Store, Macomb. She was a member of Stronghurst United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and the Stronghurst Community Senior Citizens.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday in Banks & Beals Funeral Home, Stronghurst with Rev. Marian Stone officiating. Burial was in Raritan cemetery. Memorials may be made to Stronghurst United Methodist Church.
Robert Edward West
Robert Edward West, age 76, of 207 East Pearl Street, Abingdon, Illinois, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 1999 at his home. He was born February 13, 1923 at Brier, Missouri, the son of William and Minnie Hurt West. He married
Mary Elizabeth Shoemaker West on January 25, 1947 in Oran, Missouri. She survives. Other survivors include one son, Edward D. West, RR Cameron, Illinois; four daughters, Elizabeth Fritz, Berwick, Illinois; Phyllis Tapp, Marion, Iowa; Linda Anderson, Galesburg, Illinois and Gayla Steele, Troy, Missouri; one brother, George West, R. Rt. Abingdon; one sister, Irene Wells, Galesburg, Illinois; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, including his twin and five brothers. He had lived in Abingdon the past 52 years. He worked at the former Brass Factory in Abingdon for 23 years until it closed. He then worked at Butler Manufacturing Company in Galesburg retiring in 1987. He also farmed with his son near Abingdon. He served in the CCC and later in the army during WW II in the Fifth Infantry where he was a tank operator. He served in Africa, Italy, France and Yugoslavia. He was of the Methodist Faith. He was a past member of Harry E. Wiles American Legion Post in Abingdon and assisted with both the Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts of America. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel, Abingdon with Eleanor Landon, officiating. Burial was in Abingdon cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association or Abingdon Senior Citizen’s Van.
Charles Danial Briggs Sr.
Charles Danial Briggs Sr., age 85, a resident of the Care Center of Abingdon, Abingdon, Illinois, passed away at 2:16 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 1999 at the Care Center. He was born August 19, 1913 near Maquon, Illinois, the son of Judson W. and Mabel Chappelle Briggs. He married
Shirley Dean Huggins in June of 1942 in Norfolk, Virginia. She preceded him in death in November of 1986. Survivors include four sons, Charles D. Briggs Jr., Abingdon, Illinois; James R. Briggs, Severn, Maryland; William G. Briggs, Bradenburg, Kentucky and Judson C. Briggs, Dubuque, Iowa; one daughter, Janet Wallick, Roseville, Illinois; one brother, B. Gene Briggs, Simi Valley, California; two sisters Mabel 'Betty' Gibson, and Barbara Frye, both of Huntington Beach, California; 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and one sister. He had lived in Abingdon since 1972 and prior to that had lived in Maquon. He attended Maquon schools. He was a switch repairman for Intrastate Telephone Company in Galesburg. He was a navy veteran of WW II serving in the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters. He was a past member of American Legion Post 1099 in Maquon. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel in Abingdon. Burial was in the Maquon cemetery with military rites accorded. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Martha J. Starbuck
Martha J. Starbuck, 75, of 100 W. Jefferson St., Macomb died at 9:35 p.m. Tues., March 30, 1999, at McDonough District Hospital, Macomb. She was born Feb. 24, 1924, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to Clarence and Helena Seidle Rhoades. She is survived by two sons, Terry Starbuck of Roseville and Donald Starbuck of North Vernon, Ind., two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded by her parents and one son, Tomas C. Starbuck, who died in infancy. Mrs. Starbuck had lived in Good Hope and Adair before moving to Macomb in 1977. She was a former member of the Center Star Women’s Club in Good Hope. Cremation rites were accorded by Clugston-Tibbits Funeral Home, Macomb. Services were Friday in the Glade City cemetery in Blandinsville with the Rev. Dean Reeverts officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Mary Elizabeth Clark
Mary Elizabeth Clark, 78, of 1200 E Grant St., Macomb, died Wednesday, March 31, 1999, at 2:55 a.m. at McDonough District Hospital after a nine-year struggle with breast cancer. She was born Dec 12, 1920, in Buenavista Township, Schuyler County, to James Lloyd and Bernice Lawler Loring. She married
Cecil Lewis Atkinson of Macomb July 11, 1941. He died in Ogden, Utah, on April 27, 1977. Mary Elizabeth married
Paul George White of Petersburg on July 17, 1982. He died Aug 10, 1983. She married
Vincent Dean Clark of Macomb on Aug. 10, 1983. He survives. Mary Elizabeth graduated from Rushville High School and attended Weber State University, Ogden, Utah; Utah State University, Logan, Utah; Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill.; and the University of Tel Aviv, Israel. She was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. She taught school in the Ogden schools for 22 years. She was a member of the Rushville Audubon Society, the Society of Mayflower Descendants, Macomb Beautiful Association, Macomb YMCA, Macomb Country Club, and the Methodist Parish, Ebenzer Church, Camden Road, Rushville. Surviving are a sister, Dorothy ( F. John ) Taylor of Virginia, Ill.; a son, James Loring and Debbie Atkinson of Salt Lake City, Utah; a daughter, Mary Sheila (Mark Schmidt) of Shelton, Wash., and three grandchildren: Adam Loring Atkinson of Salt Lake City, Utah and Amy Dawn Schmidt and Max Lewis Schmidt of Shelton, Wash. There are also three stepchildren and four grand-stepchildren. Graveside services were Friday in Rushville City cemetery with David Haney officiating. Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home was in charge of cremation rites. Memorials may be made to Macomb Beautiful Association or Wesley Village.
Evelyn M. Frost
Evelyn M. Frost, 74, of 1601 Riverview Drive, Macomb, died at Heartland Health Care Center, Macomb. She was born May 19, 1924, in Wednesday, England, to Edward and Hannah Owen. She married
Jack Frost Oct. 7, 1944, in Wednesday, England. He died Nov. 22, 1997. She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Elaine Frost. She is survived by four sons, Tony Frost of Macomb; Jack Frost Jr. of Columbus, Ohio; Robert Frost of Frisco, Texas and Kenneth of Frost of Mooresville, Ind.; nine grandchildren; and several brothers and sisters who live in England. Mrs. Frost was a member of the Macomb BPO Deers and the American Legion Auxiliary. Services were Friday in the Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home, Macomb, with the Rev. Ron Green officiating. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army.
Nellie Haulk
Nellie Haulk, 96, of 516 W Orchard St., in Macomb died at 2:15 p.m. April 2, 1999, in the Elms Nursing Home. She was born Dec. 15, 1902, in Blue Springs, Neb., to Albert and Gertie Acton Arneal. She married
Glen Haulk on Sept. 15, 1992, in Colby, Kan. She is survived by one son, Beryl (Jean) Haulk of Macomb; two daughters, Maxine Rodgers of Hacienda Heights, Calif.; and Betty Devine of Glenview, Ill.; 13 grandchildren;15 great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Dick (Wanda) Armstrong of Mineral Ridge, Ohio, and Mrs. John (Ethel) Hensley of Pueblo, Colo. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Glen, who died Feb. 24, 1986; one son, Max, who died recently; three brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Haulk was a longtime employee of Montgomery Ward and for many years the secretary to the McDonough County superintendent of highways until her retirement. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, a charter member and past president of the Macomb Business & Professional Women, Home Bureau Extension, Grandmothers Club, MDH Auxiliary, and a life member of the Rebekah Lodge. Services were held at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home on Wednesday with burial in Oakwood cemetery.
Bernice Horton
Bernice Horton, 90, of 100 West Jefferson St., Macomb, formerly of Plymouth, died at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, April 4, 1999, in McDonough District Hospital, Macomb. She was born Aug. 19, 1908, in Denver to William Marion and Efie Florilla (Mackey) Matheny. She married
Scott Holton, on June 23, 1927, in Keokuk, IA. He died July 24, 1985. She is survived by cousins. Mrs. Holton was a homemaker. She was a 1926 graduate of Plymouth High School and was a member of the first First Baptist Church of Plymouth. She was also a member of the Grange in Washington State. Graveside services were Wednesday at the Rosemont cemetery in Plymouth with the Rev. Henry Nash officiating. Memorials made be made to the First Baptist Church of Macomb.
Curtis Strode
Curtis W. Strode, 88, of rural Marietta, passed away at 4:19 a.m. Sunday, April 4, 1999, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb. Born March 2, 1911, in rural Marietta to Charles E. and Maggie B. Watson Strode, he married
Mary M. Williamson on Feb. 27, 1943, in Canton. She survives. Also surviving are one son, Curtis of Marietta; one daughter, Mrs. A. L. (Sharon) Lashbrook of Camp Point; and four grandchildren. A graduate of Western Illinois University in Macomb, he also studied agriculture at the University of Wisconsin for more than two year. A member of Fulton County Farm Bureau, he farmed on the family farm in Fulton County. He also was chairman of the Fulton County Soil and Water conservation Board. He was a 50-year member of Bushnell United Methodist Church in Bushnell. He also was a member of Gideon International. He was a member of Sons of the American Revolution, where he served as chairman, and was chairman of the Fulton County Historical Society, where he was editor of the newsletter for many years. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at his church with Rev. Martha Scaff officiating. Martin -Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell was in charge of the arrangements. Burial was in Bushnell cemetery. Memorials may be made to his church or to Gideon International.
Myrtle B. Allison
Myrtle B. Allison, age 87, of 300 North Jefferson, Street, Abingdon, Illinois, passed away at 3:35 p.m. on Friday, March 26, 1999 at Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, Illinois. She was born July 27, 1911 near Farmington, Illinois, the daughter of Albert J. and Ollie Harper Hedden. She married
Lloyd Allison on November 10, 1932. He passed away on August 22, 1975. Survivors include one brother, Robert F. Hedden, Galesburg; one sister, Gladys Murphy, Abingdon and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister. She was a former school bus driver for Spoon River Valley School District and also helped her husband with Allison Trucking Business. She had lived in Abingdon since 1975. She was a member of Abingdon Christian Church. Funeral services were held Monday, March 29, 1999 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel, Abingdon, with Reverend Raymond McLaren officiating. Burial was in Fairview cemetery, Fairview Memorials may be made to the Abingdon Christian Church.
Blake Clayberg
Blake J. Clayberg, age 86, of Avon, died at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 1999, at the Care Center of Abingdon. Born May 18, 1912, in Cuba, Illinois, to Carl F. and Ruth A. Williams Clayberg, he married
Ethel Fitch in 1933 in Macomb. Surviving are one sister, Annabelle Kailey of Peoria, and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers preceded him in death. A member of Fulton County Farm Bureau, he farmed in the Bushnell and Avon areas for 40 years. He was of the Methodist faith. Graveside services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Prairie City cemetery with Rev. Rick Kerr officiating. Corman Memorial Home in Avon was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Avon Fire Department.
Richard L. Hilton
Richard L. Hilton, age 27, of 1632 Florence Ave., Galesburg, died at 10:16 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 1999 in OSF St. Mary Medical Center, 333 N. Seminary Street. He was born September 7, 1971, in Bushnell, the son of Lyle and Bonnie Smith Hilton. Surviving are his mother of Galesburg; uncles and aunts including Jim and Carol Demery, Abingdon, Melvin and Shirley Mosley, Galesburg, and Ron and Lana Harn, Bushnell, and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Sara King. He attended Bushnell-Prairie City schools, and was graduated from Macomb High School in 1991. He participated in McDonough County Special Olympics for several years. Graveside services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Bushnell cemetery. Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the McDonough County Special Olympics.
Mabryn H. Varner
Funeral services for Mabryn H. Varner, 85, Canton, were held Tuesday, March 23, at 2 p.m. in Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell. Interment was in Prairie City cemetery. Mrs. Varner, formerly of Prairie City, passed away Friday, March 19, 1999, at 10:55 p.m. in Graham Hospital, Canton. Memorials may be left to the United Methodist Church in Bushnell. A daughter of Lawrence and Harriet Hughbanks Harding, she was born July 5, 1913, in Prairie City. She married
Floyd R. 'Doc' Varner, December 31, 1931 in Table Grove, who passed away, July 22, 1983. Her parents, a daughter Margo, and a sister also preceded her in death. She leaves: a son, John Varner, Galesburg; three daughters, Patricia Weber in Bushnell, Marlene Dickerson, Chapel Hill, NC, and Shan Corelis, Port Byron; two brothers, Dan Harding, Ft. Myers, Fla., and Sam Harding, Bushnell; two sisters, Virginia Winters of Roseville and Ruth Swanson, Peoria; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. Varner Attended Iowa Wesleyan College, where she was a music major. She attended the Prairie City United Methodist Church, where she was pianist for many years.
William L. Steele
A graveside service for William L. Steele, 66, Atkinson, were held Monday, March 22, at 2 p.m. in Oakwood cemetery, Geneseo. Rev. Robert Bottoms officiated and military rites were accorded by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5083. Mr. Steele died Saturday, March 20, 1999, at 1:08 am.m in Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport, Ia. Vandemore Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be left to the American Heart Association. A son of of Charles and Lena Strickler Steele, he was born October 10, 1932 in Monmouth. He married
Wynona Parrish, September 20, 1952 in Burlington, Ia., who survives. He also leaves: a son, Robert Steele, Geneseo; a daughter, Linda Ganahl of Murphysboro, Tenn.; a brother, Phillip Steele in Florida; and four grandchildren. Mr. Steele was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, 1950-1954 and for the past 28 years farmed in Cornwall Township. He was also a member of the Henry County Farm Bureau.
Martha C. Rock
Martha C. Rock, age 91, of Avon, passed away at 11 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 1999, at her daughter’s home in St. Charles, Missouri. Born February 29, 1908, in Canton to William J. and Lynda Knott Crowl, she married
James R. Rock on March 6, 1924, in Ellisville. He passed away January 20, 1994. Three sons, one daughter, three brothers, five sisters and one grandson also preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons, Richard of Bushnell and Arly of Bluffs; five daughters, Betty Morey and Joan Vancil, both of Galesburg, Audrey Tusek of Williamsfield, and Bonnie Wiggins and Judy Dean, both of St. Charles; one son-in-law Harold McNeely, Galesburg; one sister, Nelda Schoonover of Bushnell; 17 grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was a nurse’s aide for many years. She was a member of Checkrow Community Church in rural Avon. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m.Sunday at her church with Rev. James Vancil officiating. Burial was in Fiatt cemetery in Fiatt. Corman Memorial Home, Avon, was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Appalachian Project or the Navajo Indian Foundation.
