U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Anna Redlich
Redlich, Anna Rose (nee Julian), 89, cherished wife of William Redlich, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2011, at the Northshore University HealthSystem Hospice in Evanston, Illinois. Ann was the loving mother and mother-in-law of Susan Redlich of Cambridge, MA; Cathy Redlich and Rob Horwitz of Ancramdale, NY; and Jim Redlich and Myra Epping of Chicago. She was also a grandmother who delighted in the adventures and achievements of her five granddaughters, Amanda Epping Redlich of Highland Park, NJ; Margaret Epping Redlich of Chicago; Jane Redlich Horwitz of Chicago; Elizabeth Rose Redlich of Cambridge, MA; and Grace Redlich Horwitz of Ancramdale, NY. Ann was born on November 10, 1921 in Danville, Illinois to Hazel Dell Thompson and William Julian. She was preceded in death by her older brother, Wayne, and is survived by her sister Alice Wake, as well as eight nieces and nephews. For over thirty years, Ann has also been the honorary "mother" and eventually "grandmother" to the extended Tang family of Chicago and Los Angeles, refugees from Cambodia whom Ann and Bill assisted in establishing new lives in the United States. Ann graduated from Danville High School in 1939, attended Purdue University (where she met Bill) from 1939-41, and received her RN Degree in 1944 from the Cook County Hospital School of Nursing, where she was class president. Ann and Bill were married
in October 1944, just before Bill, a U.S. Army Air Corps officer, left for the South Pacific. During the course of their 66-year marriage, the Redlichs lived in Winnetka, Illinois until moving in 2002 to Westminster Place in Evanston. All who encountered Ann felt blessed to know her: her generosity of spirit, her modesty and kindness, her tireless efforts on behalf of those less privileged, her community and school involvement, and her appreciation of music and the natural world were inspiring. Among her many passions were Girl Scouting, in which she volunteered as a troop leader for over a decade and served on the Wilmette Girl Scout Council; the Northfield Community Church, where she taught Sunday School, was a member of the Church Council, and was ultimately honored for her extraordinary commitment to the church's partnership with the Good News Community Soup Kitchen in Chicago; the American Field Service exchange student program, where she served as Regional Director; and Avoca School in Wilmette, where she volunteered in virtually every capacity known to moms while her three children made their way from K-8. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the Elliott Chapel, Westminster Place, 3200 Grant Street, Evanston, Illinois, with a reception to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Indiana Fund Development, 222 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2120, Chicago, IL 60606; or to The Nature Conservancy at 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203 Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058, www.cremation-society.com.
Holtsberg, Avis
passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, just days after her 94th birthday at the Glenridge in Sarasota, Fl. Avis began her life in Cooperstown, ND, one of three daughters. She attended the Kahler School of Nursing, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, after which she took an exciting and new job opportunity as a stewardess for United Airlines. She served as an Army Air Corp nurse in WW II. In Chicago, Avis met and married
Edward Holtsberg. The couple had two daughters and moved to Wilmette, IL where the family lived for 30 years. Avis was the head of Health Services for School District 108 in Highland Park, IL for 22 years. After retirement, she and Ed moved to The Meadows in Sarasota, where Avis energetically participated in tennis and bridge, as well as many other social activities. Avis moved to the Glenridge in 2004, where she continued to live a life full of joy and activity. Avis was a member of Sarasota's Church of the Palms. Avis was preceded in death by Edward and is survived by her daughters, Ellen Holtsberg of Atlanta, GA and Avis Eugenia Holtsberg of Cordoba, Argentina, sister Orpha Cussons of ND, three nephews and three nieces.
Kerner, Clarabeth Joy Holt
Clarabeth Joy Holt Kerner, age 91, died October 31, 2010 at Covenant Village of Northbrook, IL. Clarabeth was born on October 29, 1919 in Oklahoma City, OK. Her parents were Howard Judson and Bertha (Oliver) Holt. In 1937 she graduated from Central High School, Oklahoma City where she had been a frequent oratory medalist and national debate society finalist. She earned her B.A. in Speech and Drama from the University of Oklahoma, 1941, where she was president of her sorority, Gamma Phi Beta. In 1942 she received a Master's degree in Guidance Counseling from the University of Maryland. Clarabeth Holt was the first woman to be hired as a high school guidance counselor in the state of Illinois, working at Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools. In 1944 she married
Eldon R. Koerner, a Methodist minister. During his ministry they lived in Houston, TX, St. Joseph and Kansas City, MO, and the Chicago North Shore suburbs. In Kansas City she worked as a guidance counselor. She returned to Highland Park High School as an English teacher and reading specialist in the '70s and '80s. Throughout her life Clarabeth was a professional monologist, concentrating on historical women, about whom she researched and wrote original scripts. Her most popular were Pontius Pilate's Wife, Mary Todd Lincoln and Jane Austen. She was an active presenter in the Jane Austen Society of North America, and vice president of the Chicago chapter. Clarabeth was active in community theaters in Kansas City and the Chicago suburbs, and directed and produced musicals in what is now the Writers Theatre in Glencoe. Clarabeth was devoted to music. She helped to found the St. Joseph Symphony, actively supported the Kansas City Youth Symphony, was a season patron of the Chicago Lyric Opera, a member of two English handbell choirs, a recorder ensemble, and played piano and violin. Classical recordings or WFMT were playing in her home every waking hour to her last day. One of her dearest lifelong commitments was her membership in Gamma Phi Beta. She served her sorority as a graduate consultant, national officer, and local alumnae chapter officer. She was frequently invited to speak at special occasions. Clarabeth was an avid traveler from 1950s Rte 66 days to the Panama Canal, Australia, and Europe. A favorite destination was Great Britain. A loyal Anglophile, she and Eldon would drive their own itinerary studying British history and literature. Her detailed travel diaries included the list of books she'd read on the journey. Rocky Mountain National Park and the Swiss Alps were also favored visits. She learned to alpine and Nordic ski in her 50's and hiked the Matterhorn. The Kerners loved to entertain friends in their home for dinner and bridge parties. Clarabeth was a member of the Glencoe Women's Library Club, several bridge clubs, volunteered at the Glen Cote Thrift Shop, Glencoe Fourth of July celebrations, North Shore Senior Center, Chicago Botanic Gardens, and The Winnetka Congregational Church. Clarabeth Kerner is survived by her daughters, Donabeth Kerner (Thomas) Downey of Estes Park, CO; and Mary Kerner of Forest Knolls, CA; and granddaughters Joy Downey of Arlington, VA; Victoria Downey of Pasadena, CA; and Christianne Downey of Boulder, CO. She was preceded in death by her parents: two brothers, H. Oliver and Donald J. Holt: and her husband, Eldon R. Kerner. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 16th, 11:00 a.m., at Winnetka Congregational Church, 625 Pine Street, Winnetka, IL. Memorial donations may be made to Chicago www.alz.org The family can be written at PO Box 2052, Estes Park, CO 80517
O'Kieffe, Cornelia M.
Cornelia M. O'Kieffe, (nee McNurlen), 76, of Evanston, formerly of Wilmette, April 3, 2011. Beloved wife of Charles D. Loving mother of John D. (Patsy), and William P. (Brenda) O'Kieffe. Grandmother of Christopher, Shannon, Nicholas, Thure, and Gretchen. Sister of Linda Neubauer. Memorial Service Saturday, April 9, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette, 600 9th Street, Wilmette, IL, 60091. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Winnetka Public Library, 768 Oak Street, Winnetka, IL 60093, Bel Canto, 3935 W. Devon Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette, 600 9th Street, Wilmette, IL, 60091, Erie Neighborhood, 1701 W. Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60622, The Cradle Society, 2049 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. Info 847-251-8200
Dorothy "Dodie" Greer
Greer, Dorothy "Dodie" Age 94, of Evanston, sculptress and ceramicist, native of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, passed away peacefully March 24, 2012. Beloved mother and best friend of Eve Greer. Dodie earned her B.A. from Reed College in Portland and her M.F.A. in Printmaking from IIT and was the dear friend of many at the Evanston Art Center. A celebration of her life is being planned for late April, around what would have been her 95th birthday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Evanston Art Center, 2603 Sheridan Rd # 3, Evanston, IL 60201, (847)475-5300, or www.evanstonartcenter.org. For information, contact Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058
Fearn Savio
Savio, Fearn Nee Lasar, of Chandler, AZ, formerly of Glenview and Chicago. Dearest wife of Lino for more than 51 years; beloved mother of Susan (Chuck) Biggar, John (Cindy), Beth (David) Stark, Peter (Kathleen) and Jamie (Karen); loving grandmother of Charles, Nicholas and Bobby Biggar, Tony and Jack Savio, Madeleine, Alexandra and Sophia Stark, and Kelsey and Michael Savio; devoted daughter of the late Louis and Catherine Lasar; caring sister of Lois. A memorial service will be held for family and friends at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Glenview at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 15. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of the Valley (www.hov.org)
Sebastian, Frank H.
Age 87, formerly of Evanston, died February 27, 2012 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, IL. A Memorial service was held 11:30AM Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Evanston, located at 1334 Wesley Ave. Evanston, IL 60201. Frank served in the US Navy during WWII. In 1951, the family moved to Evanston, Illinois, where Mr. Sebastian worked as a carpenter. He remodeled and built homes with several different contractors in the Chicago area. Mr. Sebastian was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Evanston, Illinois. Sons, Dale Sebastian, Chicago, IL, Rick Sebastian, Huntley, IL and one daughter, Patricia Sebastian, Kenosha, Wisconsin; Three grandchildren, Samantha (Paul) Sinkovits, Alexandra and Zachary and one brother, Zeke (Alice) Sebastian, Marshfield survive Frank. Those wishing to offer an expression of sympathy in Frank's memory are encouraged to do so to: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Evanston, IL.
Chandler, Frederick Charles III
Native of Cleveland, OH, longtime resident of Winnetka, IL, died March 23, at the age of 83. He was a loving family man and successful business owner. Mr. Chandler, son of Frederick Charles and Harriet Fisher Chandler, Jr. and brother to Jean Frazier (Montgomery) (all deceased) graduated from University School, Cleveland, OH and Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH. Former owner and CEO of Chandler Sales Co., President, National Screw & Manufacturing Co., Vice President, Illinois Tool Works, Mr. Chandler was also active in the Salvation Army (Booth Memorial Hospital), Community Chest, YMCA, Jr. Achievement, and a former Director of Lake County National Bank. In 1954, Mr. Chandler married
his sweetheart, Jane Ann Burge. In addition to his beloved wife, Mr. Chandler is survived by four children: John Chandler (Tracy), Catherine Jones (Stephen), Christie Chandler-Stahl (John), and Carolyn Mattox (Peter); and eight loving grandchildren: Heather and Samuel Stahl, Courtney Chandler, Trenton and Terrill Jones, and Caroline, Maria and Charles Mattox. Mr. Chandler was a member of Skokie Country Club (President 1990), The Country Club of Florida, and St. Andrews Club, FL. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made, in his honor, to Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, IL 60025, or Dartmouth College Fund, c/o Gift Recording Office, 6066 Development Office, Hanover, NH 03755. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 21, 4pm, at The Winnetka Congregational Church, 725 Pine St., Winnetka, IL 60093. Internment private.
Golden, James Earl "Jim"
Age 84, Army veteran, devoted friend, father to Amy (Michael Trauberman) and Rebecca (Andrew Carlo), brother of Richard (Susan) and sister Barbara (Dr. Irwin Siegel), grandfather of Hannah, Daniel, Willoughby and Benjamin, and beloved husband to the late Deborah (nee Blumenthal), died peacefully, March 19, 2012, of Acute Leukemia. Born December 14, 1927 in Chicago, Jim graduated from Senn, University of Chicago and Illinois Institute of Design. He is remembered for his intellect, love of art and architecture, and zest for lifelong learning. While his engineering career earned him 6 patents, Jim was known for his passion for antique cars and alpine skiing. He belonged to the Chicago Sports Car Club and the Club 50 outing group. A memorial service is being planned for summer. Tributes may be made to Osher Life Long Learning Institute at Northwestern University, 1840 Oak Avenue, Ste. 200 S, Evanston, IL 60208
Beaulieu, John H. "Jack"
Was born in Washburn, Wisconsin, on September 16, 1922 and passed away in Cape Coral on March 27, 2012. Jack was attending the University of Wisconsin at Madison when he enlisted in the US Air Force in January of 1942. Overseas service was as a navigator-bombadier in the original group of B-29's that took part in the bombing raids on Japan in the winter and spring of 1944-45. He was the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, DFC GO 110 Hq XXXI Bomber Command, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon w/3 Bronze Stars, and the Air Medal w/ 5 oak leaves. After service, Jack graduated from Walton School of Commerce, Chicago, Illinois, and began a career in banking that terminated when he retired from the Glenview State Bank, Glenview, Illinois, on March 31, 1982 after 18 years of service, 15 as president. Jack joined the Glenview Rotary Club in 1960 and was President in 1967-68. He was active in the Glenview community and among his civic affiliations were those of Commissioner, Glenview Appearance Commission; Director, Evanston-Glenbrook Hospital; Member, Advisory Committee, Oakton Community College; Past President, Glenview Chamber of Commerce; Past President, Glenview Area United Fund; Past President, Glenview Council, Navy League of the United States. Jack and his wife Loretta moved to Cape Coral in April of 1982. He enjoyed walking, swimming, golfing, playing bridge and poker. He was also a past member of North Shore Country Club in Glenview, IL, Palmetto Pine Country Club in Cape Coral, FL. and the Cape Coral Rotary Club. Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years Loretta D. (Ginther); his sister Bonnie (Beaulieu) Pink; his children Jack (Rosemary) Beaulieu, Peggy (Richard) Schrom, Jeffrey Beaulieu, Nancy (Clay) Cheyney, and Mark (Jane) Beaulieu; grandchildren John (Shelley) Beaulieu, Alisa (Terry) Cartwright, Christine Beaulieu, Andrew (Rosette) Schrom, Michael (Danielle) Schrom, William, Charles, and Eliza Cheyney, Matthew Beaulieu, Elizabeth Benso, Jake and Sara Beaulieu; great grandchildren Bryce, Cole, Natalie Grace Beaulieu, Teagan and Alexandra Cartwright, Jessica and AJ Schrom, and Vincent Benso. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday March 30, 2012 beginning at 10 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Cape Coral, FL. The family will receive friends at the Fuller Metz Funeral Home, Cape Coral, FL on Thursday March 29, 2012 from 6 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Jack to Macular Degeneration Research, ATTN: Honor/Memorial Gifts American Health Assistance Foundation, 22512 Gateway Center Dr., Clarksburg, Maryland 20871 or www.ahaf.org/macular.
