U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
PHILLIPS, F. Marion
F. Marion Phillips LeRoy - F. Marion Phillips, 71, died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday (April 8, 1981) at Veterans Administrative Hospital, Danville, where he had been a patient since Jan. 20. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bruce Memorial Home, the Rev. Bryan McCotter and the Rev. W. Bruce Badger officiating. Burial will be in Hopewell cemetery, Downs. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the memorial home, with Masonic rites accorede at 7:30p.m. He was born Oct. 3, 1909, in West Township, a son of William T. and Mary Lesch Phillips. He married
Elsie Lee,who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Melba Rowan, Green Valley; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
PHILLIPS, Gale E.
GALE PHILLIPS, SHERIFF'S DEPUTY, DIES SUDDENLY
Gale E. Phillips, 68, of 1124 E. Washington St., a McLean County Sheriff's Deputy was dead on arrival at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday (Jan. 12, 1965) at Brokaw Hospital. Coroner Curtis Gilberts said that Deputy Phillips apparently suffered a heart attack at his home. Mr. Phillips was appointed deputy by Sheriff Ralph Skidmore on Oct. 24, 1963. Recently he was assigned to the 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. patrol duty. His funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Metzler Memorial Home witht he Rev. Charles Schneider and the Rev. John Trefzger officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday at the memorial home. He was born March 3, 1906, in Glenavon, a son of Elmer and Elsie (Hall) Phillips. He married
Mae MacAtee Dec. 25, 1963. Survivors are his wife; his stepmother, Mrs. Alice Phillips, 606 S. Clinton; a son, Tommy, at home; two step-daughters, Mrs. Della Mae Carmack and Miss Judy Kay Foley, both of California; four step-sons, Robert Burns, 403 N. Fifer; Larry Foley, California; Daniel and David Lee Foley, both at home; three sisters, Mrs. Rowena McDaniels, Downs, Mrs. Evelyn Roberts, Heyworth and Mrs. Georgia Roberts, 1012 S. Main St., Normal; a brother, Kyle Phillips, LeRoy; two step-brothers, George Riggs, 1103 E. Oakland and Lyle Riggs, Gridley; a step-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. Mr. Phillips was a member of Park Methodist Church and a veteran of World War Two.
PHILLIPS, James Thompson
Mr. James T. Phillips James Thompson Phillips, resident of McLean County for more than half a century, died at 4:45 o'clock Monday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Adolph Roggy, 1105 E. Oakland Avenue, Bloomington, Illinois, after a lingering illness from heart disease. Mr. Phillips was born Feb. 23, 1851 in Pennsylvania and moved with his parents to Illinois when he was a young man. He was married
to Martha Jane Killion March 12,1874 in LeRoy, Illlinois. She died twelve years ago (March 26, 1916). To them were born six children: Mrs. Adolph Roggy, James M. Phillips, 1602 S. Main St., Bloomington, Illinois. John W. Phillips and Charles L. Phillips of Downs, Illinois, Mrs. Ross French of Corydon, Iowa and Edward O. Phillips who died Feb. 18, 1923 after serving overseas with the American Army during the World War 1. There 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: L. Phillips of Los Angeles, Ca., Gideon, Jerry and Dave Phillips of McLean, Kansas, Mrs. Emma McGinn of Webster Grove, Missouri, Mrs. H.E. Wilkonson of Cincinnatti, Ohio. Three brothers and sisters are dead. He was a member of he United Brethren from early manhood. Services will be held from the Second United Brethren Church, Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. L.A. Whitesell, Pastor, will be officiating. Burial will be in Hopewell cemetery.
ROESCH, Henry C.
Henry C. Roesch, 90, formerly of Saybrook, died at 10:29 p.m. Monday 2-11-1980 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Bloomington. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m Thursday at St. John's Lutheran Church, rural Anchor, Pastor Alexander Youck officiating; burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m. today at Stensel-Calvert-Belangee Funeral Home, Saybrook, and from an hour before the service at the church. He was born 6-9-1889 in rural Anchor, a son of John and Elise Wiebers Roesch. He married
Emma Winter 1-7-1920, in Sibley. She died in 1967. Surviving are a son, Earl H., Saybrook; a daughter, Bernadine Dickson, Springfield; two brothers, John, Gibson City; and William, Champaign; and three grandchildren. Four sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. He was a retired farmer and a WWI veteran. He was the oldest living member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Memorials may be made to Lutheran Welfare of Illinois.
ROESCH, Herman
Herman Roesch, 84, of Gifford and formerly of Anchor, died at 10:40 a.m. Thursday 6-3-1976 at Mercy Hospital, Urbana. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, the Rev. Alexander Youck officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran cemetery, rural Anchor. Visitation will be from 7 - 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. He was born 9-25-1891 in rural Anchor, a son of John and Elise Wiebers Roesch. Surviving are three brothers, William, Colfax; Henry, Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Bloomington; and John, Gibson City. Four sisters and one brother preceded him in death. He was a retired farmer who lived in the Anchor-Sibley area before living in Rantoul and Thomasboro. He was a resident at a Gifford nursing home the last three years. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.
ROESCH, Johann Heinrich
Johann H. Roesch was the 2nd son of Paul Heinrich Roesch and wife. He served with the soldiers in Berlin for 2 years. Married Elise Wiebers and lived at Hemmingstedt until 1882 when they came to America. Their two oldest daughters, Anna Roesch Simpsen and Emma Roesch Stroh were born in Germany. Nine children were born - two died in infancy. Survived by wife and the following children: Mrs. Anna Simpsen, Mrs. Emma Stroh; William J.; Henry; Minnie Brokate; Herman; and John. Brothers: Freidrich Roesch of Anchor, Il; Christian Roesch, Snyder, Neb. and a sister, Mrs. Louise Wapelhorst of Scribner, Neb. and 15 grandchildren. b. 2-17-1856 Braaken in the parish of Hemmingstedt, Germany parents: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Heinrich Roesch m. 1879 to Elise Wiebers in Hemmingstedt, Germany d. 2-6-1914 buried: St. John's Lutheran cemetery, rural Anchor, Il.
PHILLIPS, Martha Jane (Killion)
Daily Pantagraph, March 27, 1916, Bloomington, Illinois
Mrs. James T. Phillips, who was stricken with paralysis on Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. died at her home at 605 S. Hannah St. Bloomington, Il. at 3:15 a.m., Sunday. Martha Jane (Killion) was born in Brazil,Clay County, Indiana, Oct. 14, 1852 and came to McLean County with her parents in 1865 and located on a farm 2 and 1/2 miles southeast of Downs. She was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mathias T. Killion. She was united in marriage to James T. Phillips, at LeRoy, Illinois, March 12, 1874, to this union were born six children, all of whom survive. Mrs. Adolph Roggy,James M. Phillips of near Six Points Road Mrs. Ross French of 112 Packard Street, Bloomington, Charles L. and Edward O. Phillips living at home. She also leaves her husband, 1 sister, Mrs. Eliza Gray of Funks Grove, IL. and 4 brothers, David E. Killion of 703 E. Olive Street, Bloomington, Illinois, Enis Killion at Butler County, Kansas, Issac Killion who resides near Empire Township,( LeRoy,) and Jesse Killion of LeRoy. Her father and mother and several brothers and sisters have preceded her in death. Mrs. Phillips united with the United Brethren Church in 1870. She was a Devoted Christian wife and mother and she was always ready to lend a helping hand to her friends and family. Although she has been in ill health the last three years she was able to about her household duties until within a few hours of her death. The news at which came as a shock to family and friends.
PHILLIPS, Milton
DOWNS - Milton Phillips, 73, of Downs died at 5:05 p.m. Monday (March 10, 1959) at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bloomington. He had been a patient there since Feb. 28. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Stensel Funeral Home in LeRoy, with the burial in Hopewell cemetery, Downs. Friends may call at the funeral after 7 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Phillips was born Nov. 5, 1885, in Downs, a son of Solomon and Sarah (Teter) Phillips. He was a Bloomington barber more than 40 years. Surviving are a son; Carroll, 1410 S. East St., Bloomington; three brothers, William T., LeRoy; James, Shaw, S.C.,; Elmer, 606 S. Clinton St., Bloomington; two sisters, Mrs William Crowder, Sunnyside Ct., Bloomington; Mrs. Lillian Honnor, with whom he lived, Downs; tow granddaughters and a grandson. A son, a sister and a brother preceded him in death.
PHILLIPS, Myrtle R. (Reynolds)
Mrs. Phillips LeRoy - Mrs. Myrtle R. Phillips, 72, died Monday (Aug.7, 1967) at 6:30 p.m. in Gibson City, where whe was a patient since Sunday evening. Her funeral will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Crumbaugh Spiritualists Church with the Rev. Daryl Winters officiating Burial will be in Gilmore cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday afternoon and evening at the Stensel Funeral Home, LeRoy. Eastern Star rites wil be at 8 p.m. Wednesday. She was born July 15, 1895, at LeRoy, a daughter of Gould and Adeline DIckerson Reynolds. She married
Percy Phillips, Dec. 24, 1919, at Bloomington. Surviving is her husband, tow brothers, Toney and Dody Reynolds, both of LeRoy; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters. She was a past worthy matron of Empire Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and past president of the Womens Relief Corps and the American Legion Auxiliary.
PHILLIPS, Norma (Reynolds)
Mrs. Norma Phillips LeRoy - Mrs. Norma Phillips, 64, died at noon Wednesday (April 28, 1965) in Gibson Community Hospital at Gibson City, where she had been a patient for 9 days. She had been in ill health four years. Her funeral wil be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Stensel Funeral Home at LeRoy, the Rev. Daryl Winters officiating. Burial wil be in Gilmore cemetery. Visitation continues today at the funeral home. She was born April 28, 1901, at LeRoy, a daughter of Gould and Adeline Dickerson Reynolds. She was married
to Lyle Phillips Jan. 23, 1924, at Bloomington. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Billie Mane Kemmer, Melvin; a sister, Mrs. Percy Phillips, LeRoy; three brothers, Cody and Toney Reynolds, both of LeRoy, and Clinton Reynolds of 610 E. Locust, Bloomington; and four grandchildren. SHe was a member of the Crumbaugh Spiritualist Church. She was a past matron of Empire Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She lived in LeRoy all her life.
PHILLIPS, Phillip
Pantagraph Feb. 12, 1921 Bloomington, IL McLean County
Phillip Phillips Dead at 65 years Phillip Phillips died at 1:15 Friday afternoon at his home at 101 West Monroe Street after an Illness of nine weeks. He was born June 7, 1855, at Magnolia. He was married
, April 29, 1993 to Miss Mable F. Williams at Melvin. Mr. Phillips came to Bloomington in 1902. His early life was spent in farming, but in recent years he has been engaged in the real estate business. He is suvived by his wife and one daughter, who sis a school teacher in the public schools at Beauland, Ohio. He was an attendant at the Christian Church. The funeral will be held at the home Sunday afternoon and the body will be taken to LeRoy Monday morning for interment in Oak Grove cemetery.
