U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Barbara H. Aten
Barbara H. Aten, 65, of Riverside, Calif., a former Macomb resident, died Sunday, April 4 at 1 a.m. at her residence. She was born Aug. 3, 1933, in Macomb, the daughter of James Henry and Virginia Stuart Parker Hermetet.. She is survived by one son, Gregory Aten of Paso Robles, Calif.; two daughters, Tracy Kingsley of Tustin, Calif. and Julie Stice of Riverside, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Eugene (Nancy 'Nan') Cathers of Macomb; a stepmother, Rose Hermetet of Macomb; five granddaughters, Kim Kingsley, Rebecca Kingsley, Cathy Aten, Emily Stice, Rachel Stice; and one grandson, Dan Aten. She was a secret control officer with the Naval Warfare Assessment Div. in Norco, Calif., before retiring in 1995. Graveside services are in Oakwood cemetery, Saturday, April 19, with the Rev. Ron Green officiating. Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A memorial service in California will be at 3 p.m. April 12 in the Corona Evangelical Free Church, Corona, Calif. Memorials can be made to the Frazee Community Center, 1140 W. Mill, PO Box 8250, San Bernardino, CA 92412.
Laverne H. Hillyer
Laverne H. Hillyer, 77, of Mulberry Ark., a former McDonough County resident, died Dec. 17, 1998, in the Crawford Memorial Hospital in Van Buren, Ark. He was born Jan. 1, 1921, in Colchester to Buzz and Ada Hendrix Hillyer. He married
Lois Elizabeth Harwick. She survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Becky Kern of Davenport, Iowa, and Angela Angelo of Dallas, Texas; and one son, Gerald Hillyer of Pardeeville, Wis.; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Vada Weaver of Macomb and Irene Creasy of Colchester; and one brother, Hancil Hillyer of Moline. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Richard and an infant grandson. Mr. Hillyer was an Army veteran of World War II and was a member of the 361st Infantry Association and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was a retired parts supervisor for Ametek, Inc., of Grand Prairie, Texas. Creation rites were accorded by Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home in Macomb. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery last Saturday with military rites by the Macomb VFW Post 1921,
Bonnie Jean Carlson
Bonnie Jean Carlson, 58, of 975 East Fremont Street, Galesburg, passed away at 5:08 a. m. Saturday, April 3, 1999 at home. She was born January 28, 1941, in Galesburg, the daughter of Harold and Jean Temple Benson. She married
Donald Carlson on November 26, 1971, in Rock Island. Surviving are her husband; her mother; one stepson, Dennis Carlson, Galesburg; two daughters, Christine Patrick, Abingdon and Ronda John, Galesburg; two stepdaughters, Debbie Carlson, Galesburg, and Denise Fairchild, Las Vega, Nevada; and one sister, Kathy Carlson, Galesburg. She was graduated from Galesburg High School in 1959. She worked for Mangieri Cleaning Services in Abingdon for nine years, retiring in 1998. She was a member of Coldbrook Christian Church. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m.Tuesday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Burial was in East Linwood cemetery. Memorials may be made to Community Hospice of America or to the family.
Helen L. Bloss
Miss Helen L. Bloss, 86, of Macomb, formerly of New Canton, died at 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 3, 1999, at her nephew’s residence, 821 Orchard Drive, Macomb. She was born Jan. 21, 1913, in New Canton to Winfield and Roxanne Havens Bloss. Miss Bloss is survived by a sister, Elizabeth Roberts of Maocmb; a nephew, Louis Fuller of Macomb; and two great -nephews, Capt. Timothy L. Fuller, M.D., of the Army, stationed in Lundstaul, Germany, and Theodore Edward Fuller of Memphis, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Edith L. Fuller; and a brother, Harold Bloss. Helen was a secretary at the Implement Dealership and was a member of New Canton United Methodist Church and attended Wesley United Methodist Church in Macomb. Graveside services were Friday in New Canton Shearer cemetery with the Rev. Dorothy Browning officiating. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfiled was in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the New Canton United Methodist Church.
Robert S. Shores
Robert S. Shores, 61, Fountain Green, passed away at 2:12 a.m. Friday, April 2, 1999 in Montebello Manor Nursing Home, Hamilton, Illinois. He was born September 20, 1937, in Victoria, the son of Sirrell and Blanche Powell Shores. He married
Patricia Ann McConnell on March 9, 1960, in Macomb. Surviving are his mother, Abingdon; his wife; one son, Robert Allan Shores, Peck, Michigan; three daughters, Rebecca Sue Gilpin, Dallas City, Judith Lynn Shores, Burnside, and Robin Castillo Port Huron, Michigan; one brother, Lawrence Shores, Taylor, Michigan; three sisters, Julie Ann Shores and Margaret Florence, both of Galesburg, and Norma Barnes, Bardolph; 14 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and his father. He worked as a mechanic in Opheim and for the last 20 years at Knorr and Walker, Carthage. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Banks and Beals Funeral Home, LaHarpe, with Rev. Michael Deblois officiating. Burial was in McConnell cemetery near Fountain Green. A memorial fund has been established.
Leo A. 'Bert' Kidwell
Leo A. 'Bert' Kidwell, age 81, of Berwick, Illinois, passed away at 9:43 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 1999, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, Illinois. He was born February 17, 1918 in Springfield, Kentucky, the son of Joe and Mary Praxie Kidwell. He married
Retta Condiff on June 1, 1940 in St. Augustine, Illinois. She preceded him in death. Survivors include one son, Larry Kidwell, of Gilson, Illinois; one daughter, Kay Cecil, Maquon; two brothers, James Hilman Kidwell, London Mills, and Julian Kidwell, Springfield, Kentucky; nine grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters. He had lived in Berwick the past 20 years. He retired from Admiral division of Maytag where he worked for 18 years. Cremation was accorded. No services are being planned. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Warren County Humane Society.
Joyce R. Thurman
Joyce R. Thurman, age 57, of 6 Sunset Lane, Bushnell, passed away at 4:21 a.m. Friday, April 9, 1999, at her home. Born July 16, 1941, in Peoria to Harold and Emma Strawbridge Boyer, she married
Leland R. Thurman on April 20, 1962, in Prairie City. He survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Jeff (Julie) Sprout of Peoria and Mrs. Brad (Lisa) Rogers of Normal; one brother, H. Robert Boyer of Blandinsville; and three grandchildren. She worked for Farmers and Merchants State Bank for 21 years. She was a member of Bushnell United Methodist Church and the Lucille Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at her church with Rev. Mary Kathryn Pearce officiating. Burial was in Bushnell cemetery. Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to McDonough District Hospital hospice program or Shaw Creek Golf Course.
Larry Lefler
Larry Luther Lefler, age 57, of 207 S. I Street, Monmouth, passed away at 4:20 a.m. Thursday, April 8, 1999, at his home. Born August 6, 1941, in Warren County to Ross Calvin and Ellen Viola Williams Lefler, he married
Mary Lou Griffee on September 17, 1961, in Monmouth. She survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. David (Amy) Nelson of Rio; one son, Shawn Lefler of Monmouth; five brothers, Kenneth of Lewistown, Loren of Canton, Adrian and Jerry, both of Monmouth, and Lyle of Cuba; and six sisters, Doris Carnes and Martha Wicks, both of Abingdon, Mrs. Raymond (Ona) Younge of Galesburg, and Mrs. Jack (Rilla) Stivers, Mrs. Don (Reva) Farmer and Mrs. Dale (Alleyne) Mills, all of Monmouth. He was preceded in death by his parents. He worked for Brown Lynch and Scott, OK Tire and Ryner Fertilizer and then was employed by Keister’s Tire for 30 years. Cremation was accorded. A private committal service will be in Monmouth cemetery. Hoover-Hall Memorial Chapel in Monmouth was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Warren County Cancer Society or the Community Hospices of America.
Twyla M. Parkins
Twyla M. Parkins, aged 84, died at 8:47 p.m., Saturday, April 10, 1999 at Pittsfield Manor in Pittsfield, IL. She was born on May 12, 1914 in McDonough County, Ill to Ernest John and Flora Mae Johnson Spencer. She married
Vernon Garold Parkins on March 14, 1942 in Wayland, MO. He died Jan. 22, 1989. She is survived by twin daughters: Mrs. Dan (Sheryl Rae) Voorhis of Macomb, IL and Mrs. Garold (Jan) Parkins of Pittsfield, IL, four grandchildren, two sisters; Dorothy Bagley and Doris Trotter, both of Adair, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents and her two brothers; Delbert Wayne Spencer and Leonard Dale Spencer. She graduated from Adair High School in 1933 and the Gem City Business School in 1935. She was a former member of the EUB Church in Adair, past member os the Jolly House Keepers Club in Colchester, and also a past member of the Adair Home Economics Club. Services were held at the Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home, Wednesday at 1 p.m. They were presided by the Rev. James Comstock. Burial took place at the Pennington Point cemetery in rural Macomb. Memorials may be made to the Pennington Point cemetery.
Maudie Pansy Johnson
Maudie Pansy Johnson, age 94, of 906 North Main Street, Abingdon, Illinois, passed away at 4:09 a.m. Friday, April 9, 1999 in the emergency room of Cottage Hospital. She was born May 21, 1904 in RR Smithfield, Illinois, Fulton County, the daughter of Frank and Martha Baughman Postin. She married
Lessie Lee Johnson on February 2, 1924 at Lewistown, Illinois. He preceded her in death on May 31, 1958. Survivors include seven sons, Frank Johnson, Greenbush, Carl Johnson, Roseville, Emil Johnson Sr., St. Augustine, Lloyd Johnson, Gladstone, Wayne Johnson, state of Oregon, Jim and Ronald Johnson, both of Avon; five daughters, Darlene Rice, Carol Ashby and Maudie Riley, all of Abingdon, Dolly VanSkike, Stevens Point, Wisconsin and Florence Sanders, Aledo; 58 grandchildren; several great grandchildren, several great-great grandchildren and several great-great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sons, Les, Thomas and Robert, five sisters and three brothers. She had lived in the Abingdon area most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of the United Pentecostal Church, Abingdon. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Danny Hunt officiating. Burial was in the Abingdon cemetery. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel, Abingdon, was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to her family.
Helen Anna Ruggles
Helen Anna Ruggles, 76, of Macomb for the past several months and formerly a lifetime resident of Carthage, died Sunday, April 18, 1999 at the McDonough District Hospital in Macomb. She was born on June 29, 1922 in Basco, the daughter of Reinhard Oswald and Charlotte Frances Bachman Miller. She married
Thomas L. Ruggles on Dec. 16, 1942. He died Nov. 2, 1978. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by two sisters, Marie M. Berg of Havana and Betty Jean Montgomery of Carthage. Mrs. Ruggles was a member of the United Methodist Church of Carthage. She enjoyed dancing and enjoyed attending the Senior Citizen Socials. Services were Wednesday at the Lamporte Funeral Home of Carthage with the Rev. Kenneth Zinn officiating. Burial was in the Moss Ridge cemetery in Carthage.
Sally J. Barsi
Sally J. Barsi, 67 of 1111 W. Adams St, Macomb died Friday, April 16, 1999 at 7:20 p.m. at McDonough District Hospital. She was born on Aug. 8, 1931 in Rushville to Theodore R. and Josephine Berg Mills. She married
Lawrence J. Barsi on Oct. 4, 1962 in Kahoka, Mo. He died Dec. 22, 1990. She is survived by her mother: Josephine of Rushville, IL; one son, Marty (Virginia) Barsi of Colchester, Ill; one daughter, Jolyn Barsi of Boca Raton, Fla; two grandchildren, Tera and Michael Walters; and two brothers; William T. Mills of Peoria, IL and James B. Mills of Tucson, Az. Her father preceded her in death. Mrs. Barsi received an associate degree in arts from Stephems College and Bachelor of Science in education from Western Illinois University. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church of Macomb, the Macomb Country Club, and Hawaii Yacht Club. She had owned the House of Bottles in Macomb since 1967. Services were Wed. at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Myers officiating. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery. Memorials may be made to Macomb Beautiful or to Junior Golf at Gold Hills Golf Course.
