U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Mary Rathbun
Rathbun, Mary Brummett Died December 16, 2012 at her residence in Tempe, Arizona. She was 91 years old. Mrs. Rathbun was a native of Danville, Illinois and was born to Hugh and Frances Brummett. She lived for a number of years in both Aurora, Illinois and Richmond, Indiana. She resided in Glenview, Illinois for 42 years before moving to Tempe, Arizona. She was employed as an executive secretary at International Minerals and Chemical Corporation of Northbrook, Illinois while living in Glenview. She was married
for 59 years to James Corbett Rathbun, who predeceased her. She is survived by two children, Gail Rathbun of Tempe, Arizona and Dr. Philip E. Rathbun of St. John, Indiana; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Masato Sasaki
Sasaki, Masato (6/3/17 10/17/12) On June 3, 1917 Masato Sasaki was born on the family farm in Orting Washington, the fourth of nine children. He milked cows before elementary school, delivered produce to stores before high school classes, and loved playing sports. During World War II, the internment of Japanese Americans forced Mas to abandon a successful gas station he owned. Their family was first sent to make-shift housing beneath the Puyallup fairground bleachers, then to labor on a farm in Montana staying in a one-room shack (14 people), with no indoor plumbing, heat from a pot-bellied stove, single-wood slat walls, and frost on the bed springs during winter. While visiting a friend, Mas was hired as a mechanic at Village Chevrolet in Wilmette where he began a near 50-year career as a diligent and respected auto mechanic. In 1954 he married
Yori, they moved to Wilmette, maintained a huge social circle, and always danced. Widowed in 2007, Mas moved to the Wellington senior community in Laguna Hills, California to be near Steve their only child, daughter-in-law Shelley, and two grandsons (Alex and Kevin). He had no greater joy than time spent with his grandsons. Respected and loved by most everyone he met, Mas lived a gracious life and rarely complained. His common response when people needed help or even when events didn't go his way was "no problem." Mas loved to laugh and maintained his sense of humor through his final days, and died surrounded by family on October 17, 2012 at 95. Mas is also survived by his sister Edith. A small memorial service will be held in summer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Mas to the: Japanese American Service Committee of Chicago, 4427 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60640.
Merilyn (Wendt) Jove
Jove, Merilyn (nee Wendt) passed away in her sleep at Presbyterian Homes on January 3 at the age of 85. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, NY, "Marlie" graduated from Northwestern University in 1949. A resident of Wilmette for over 50 years, she was an active member of the Wilmette Women's Club and Wilmette Lutheran Church. She was an avid bridge player, and passed on a love of reading and history to her children. Beloved wife of the late Robert Jove; loving mother of Thomas Jove, Virginia (Tom) Neuckranz, Margaret, M.D. (James) Provenza, Daniel (Kazuyo, and the late Masumi) Jove and the late Andrew Jove; proud grandmother of Kristin (Tim) Alacala, Laura Neuckranz, and the late Erika Neuckranz ; Hannah and Christian Provenza; Melissa, Woodward, Forrest and Mizuki Jove; dear sister of Winifred (Sid) Walton and Virginia (the late Donald) McKenzie. A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3637 Golf Road, Evanston, IL 60203 (www.trinityevanston.org) with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Erika's Lighthouse, P.O. Box 616, Winnetka, IL 60093 or Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 1001 E. Touhy Ave. Suite. 50, Des Plaines, IL 60018.
Nancy Lilla
Lilla, Nancy (nee Kreutzer) 82, a 50 year resident of Northbrook, passed away April 27, 2012. Loving wife of 53 years of Robert "Bob" Lilla; dear sister of Doris (John) Haas; beloved aunt of Mimi, Johnny (Diane), Pamela, and Christopher (Corry) Haas. Summers of Nancy's childhood were spent in Canada learning how to skate and perfecting her skills. She was an active member of Skokie Valley Figure Skating Club for many years holding many offices. Nancy was a former figure skating judge of the United States Figure Skating Association. She enjoyed the sun in the summer and skiing in the winter. Another passion was her love of dogs, her own and the neighborhood dogs. Nancy and her husband attended many pro hockey and football games throughout their years together. Memorial visitation Friday, May 4, 2012 from 10am until time of mass 11am at St. Norbert Church, 1809 Walters Ave., Northbrook. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, IL 60025. Funeral information 847-998-1020.
Raleigh C. Oldfield Jr.
Oldfield, Raleigh Charles Raleigh Charles Oldfield, Jr. M.D., 87, a 50-plus year resident of La Grange, Illinois, passed away December 29, 2012, surrounded by his family. Chuck was married
for 64 years to Dorothy "Petie" Oldfield, the love of his life, who predeceased him in 2011. He is survived by four daughters, Ginna Corts (Tom), Julie Dicken (Barry), Jane Oldfield, and Kathy Handelman (Jeff) and 13 grandchildren, including David Corts (Heather), Andy Corts (Jenny), Charlie Corts (Abby), Tommy Corts, Evan Dicken, M.D. (Mindy), Anne Dicken, Elizabeth Dicken, M.D., Julie House (Roger), Ellen Dresbach (Eric), Cal, Meg, Molly and Joe Handelman. He is the great-grandfather of Mia, Maddy and George Corts, Jake, Matt, and Ross Dicken, Henry Corts, Carden Corts, and Galen House. He is also survived by his sister, Elizabeth Spaulding of River Forest. Chuck was born and raised in Oak Park, Illinois, where he attended Oak Park River Forest High School and was a member of the swim team. Chuck did his undergraduate work at DePauw University, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He graduated from Northwestern University Medical School, and served as a surgeon at Fort Fitzsimmons in Denver during the Korean War. Chuck practiced thoracic and cardiovascular surgery for more than 35 years on the staffs of La Grange and Hinsdale Hospitals, among others. He also served as Surgery Department Chief at the hospitals and was a founding member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Chuck traveled extensively with his wife Petie and spent many winters in Palm Desert, California. He was an avid reader and took up painting classes in retirement, becoming an accomplished painter of landscapes and portraits. Chuck also continued to pursue his passion for playing golf at La Grange Country Club, where he served as president in 1980-81. Those who had the privilege to know Chuck will miss his warm smile and wonderful sense of humor. The family gratefully acknowledges the care given by Helpful Touch, Inc. and Belmont Village. A Mass in celebration of his life was held at St. Cletus Church in La Grange, Illinois. Contributions in Chuck's memory may be made to the Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60603
Raymond A. Carroll
Carroll, Raymond Albert 79, devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away at his Evanston home on January 16, 2013 of cancer, with his beloved wife at his side. He was born May 3, 1933 in Joliet, IL and was preceded in death by his parents, Howard A. Carroll and Elsie Holman Carroll of Joliet, IL, his brother Howard Carroll Jr., and sisters, Lois Filas and Marilyn (Robert) Suffern. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Kay (Johnston) Carroll; sister, Joyce (Larry) Hollatz of New Lenox, IL; daughters, Kristen (John) Burns of CT, Julie (Jeff) Irving of Evanston, IL, and son, Kevin (Nancy) Carroll of Seattle, WA, and 8 grandchildren, Timothy, Nicholas, Grace, Madeline and Noah Burns, Maggie and Nolan Irving and Mina Carroll. He will be greatly missed by Joe and Bea (Johnston) Nelligan, Robert Suffern, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Ray grew up in Joliet, IL. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and graduated from St. Louis College of Pharmacy. During his career as a pharmacist and businessman he owned and operated Carroll's Pharmacy in North Aurora, IL, and Warrenville Drugs in Warrenville, IL. He was a member of the local Elks Club and the Lions Club, where he served as President for 2 years. Ray and Mary Kay were married
in 1963. They started their family in Palos Heights, IL and then moved to Aurora, IL, where they lived from 1969-1992. They were active members of Holy Angels Parish, and many community, cultural, social, and volunteer organizations. Ray and Mary Kay later lived in Sequim, WA, Danbury and New Fairfield, CT, and Evanston, IL, and spent winters in Green Valley, AZ. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father, a caring, honest, and intelligent man, and a dedicated pharmacist. He loved reading, sailing, golf, tennis, bridge, fishing, and vacationing, and enjoyed many years at the family vacation home in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. There will be no visitation or funeral service. A memorial service is planned -TBA at a future date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to Unity Hospice of Chicagoland, 700 S. Clinton Street, Suite 210, Chicago, IL 60607.
Avedia Harold Mardoian
June 25, 1927 - July 26, 2010
Lake Forest, IL
Visitation: 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. July 30, 2010 at Armenian All Saints Apostolic Church, 1701 N. Greenwood, Glenview, IL 60026
Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M. July 31, 2010 at Armenian All Saints Apostolic Church, 1701 N. Greenwood, Glenview, IL 60026
Interment: July 31, 2010 at North Shore Garden of Memories, North Chicago, IL
Avedis Harold Mardoian died on July 26 at Lake Forest Hospital from complications of a heart attack and Parkinson’s disease. Harold was born on June 25, 1927 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. His parents, Hagop and Zartar (Abajian) Mardoian, were survivors of the Genocide conducted by the Turkish government against the Armenian people. He was predeceased by his older brother Alex and sister in law Marie (Arsh), their son Alex Junior; and his younger brother Benjamin. Harold was the last surviving owner/partner of MB Food (Mardoian Brothers) of Waukegan, IL which was a member of the Certified Grocers of America. He developed into a consummate entrepreneur and investor. He expanded the original corner grocery store at Genesee Street and South Avenue to a wholesale distributor of fruit, meat and vegetables. His motto was: “you can purchase by the pound or by the trailer.” He has been a resident of Lake Forest, IL since 1965. Harold was educated in the Kenosha public school system. He excelled in mathematics and music. He was proud to have earned first chair violin in the high school orchestra. He served his country in World War II in the US Army stationed at Camp Crowder, Joplin, Missouri. Always proud of his service, Harold was a member of American Legion McKinley post lodge, Lake Forest. For Harold, being Armenian and the son of Genocide survivors was at the core of his community involvement. He was a driving force in funding and building the Armenian Altar Monument located in the Armenian section of the North Shore Garden of Memories cemetery in North Chicago, IL. Harold was a charter member of the Kenosha Armenian Youth Federation of America “Tzeghagron” chapter, a national organization founded in 1933. He has supported this organization ever since. Harold was a stalwart member of the Armenian All Saints Apostolic Church, Glenview, IL and the Chicago Christopher Chapter of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation. Harold believed strongly that the world needed to recognize the first genocide of the 20th century: the Turkish government’s planned extermination of the Armenian race which began on April 24, 1915. To this end Harold and his brothers placed a full page ad in the international edition of the Chicago Tribune to commemorate the 60th Memorial of the Genocide. His hobbies included chess, bowling, golf, and table tennis. Harold is survived by his wife Mary (Jerikian) of 59 years, the love of his life whom he wed on May 27, 1951. He is father to Jack Carl (Christine Der Avedisian), Judy Ann (Mark Gavoor) and Debra Zartar (John Haroian). He was the doting and devoted Grandfather of Aram Avedis & Anoush Gavoor, Armene Mary & Michael Kapamajian, Melineh Sirarpin Mardoian, and Adrineh Maral Mardoian. He also leaves many cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws of the Abajian, Anatramian, Der Avedisian, Gavoor, Goodman, Hakanen, Haroian, Jerikian, Khatchadourian, Lieffrig, Mardoian, and Sorensen families. The wake will be held from 6-9pm on Friday, July 30th. It will be in the narthex of Armenian All Saints Apostolic Church, 1701 North Greenwood, Glenview, IL 60026. The funeral will be on Saturday, July 31st at 10 am also at Armenian All Saints Apostolic Church. The internment will be at the North Shore Garden of Memories cemetery, North Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers contributions may be given to the Armenian All Saints Apostolic Church or to the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Gateway Program, 1711 North Street NW, Washington, DC 20036. Info. Wenban Funeral Home, Lake Forest, IL (847) 234-0022 or www.wenbanfh.com
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to: Armenian All Saints Apostolic Church, 1701 N. Greenwood, Glenview, IL 60026 Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA), 1711 North Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
Elizabeth Boulton
July 22, 2010
of Bannockburn, Illinois
Elizabeth Boulton, a resident of Bannockburn since 1975 passed away on July 22, 2010 at her home. Loving mother of Andrew and Megan Boulton. Doting mother of three dogs Beau, Maggie and Chloe. Cherished sister of Lynnann and Kathleen. All services were held at her home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to American Brittany Rescue for Senior Retreat at www.AmericanBrittanyRescue.org
Ann N. Cossette
December 15, 1913 - July 21, 2010
of North Bend, OR and formerly of North Chicago and Barrington, IL
Visitation: 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M., Friday August 06, 2010 at Wenban Funeral Home, Ltd.
Funeral Service: 11:30 A.M., Friday August 06, 2010 at Wenban Funeral Home, Ltd.
Interment: Following the Funeral Service August 06, 2010 at Fort Sheridan cemetery, Fort Sheridan, IL
Ann Nora Cossette, 96, of North Bend, Oregon and formerly of North Chicago & Barrington, IL passed away July 21, 2010. She was born in Nashua, Iowa in 1913. Beloved wife of the late Roland Cossette; Loving mother of Claire (Walter) Schuette, Faye (Bruce) Corey and Sara (Franklin) Pyrsson ; Cherished grandmother of Christine (Robert) LeGear, Steven (Shawnda) Schuette and Kimberly Corey; Adoring great grandmother of Jennifer & Daniel LeGear and Tyler & Tanner Schuette; Fond sister of Jemima Lux. Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday, August 6, 2010 from 10:30 A.M. until the 11:30 A.M. Memorial Service at Wenban Funeral Home 320 E. Vine Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Interment Fort Sheridan cemetery.
Elizabeth Armour Hollins
May 17, 1919 - July 16, 2010
of Lake Forest, Illinois
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. July 21, 2010 at Church of St. Mary, 175 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Elizabeth Armour Hollins died peacefully in Lake Forest, Illinois at the age of 91 on July 16, 2010. Born in New York City on May 17, 1919, she was the eldest child of Lester Armour and Leola Stanton Armour. After graduating from Latin School of Chicago, she spent a year touring Italy, before returning to Chicago to marry Gerald V. Hollins (deceased). A passionate reader and gardener, she was also the mother of three children, Peter (deceased), Danforth, and Michael. She is also survived by six grand children, nine great grandchildren children, two great great grandchildren, a brother, Vernon Armour, and a sister, Leola Macdonald. The visitation and burial are private. Memorial Mass 10am Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 at the Church of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Information: Wenban Funeral Home, Lake Forest, 847-234-0022
