U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Decker, June S.
1923-2011
Former Wilmette resident June Stone Decker, age 87, died Sunday, March 27th in Salem, Oregon from causes related to age. During her last two weeks, June was surrounded by family, music, memories and the exceptional care of the Capitol Manor team. June was the first daughter of parents Irene May Leming Stone and Stanley Stuart Stone, born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 2, 1923. June married
Howard C. Decker on October 24, 1942 and set up housekeeping in an apartment on Chicago's north side. Throughout her family's growing up years, June was actively involved in Girl Scouts, providing leadership both at the troop level, and at the council level, spearheading efforts to acquire, build and operate several major camp facilities in northern Illinois and Wisconsin. She also regularly volunteered with local schools, the Trinity United Methodist Church, and other community organizations in Wilmette. During those years, June's husband Howard C. Decker served as Village President of Wilmette. June's love of travel, camping and fishing led to many memorable family trips to northwestern Ontario. June was an expert fisherwoman, and enjoyed drifting for bass, walleye and muskie, always perched on the bow of the boat wearing a favorite hat. During the 1970s and early 1980s, June developed an active and successful career as real estate agent on Chicago's North Shore and was well respected as a talented Realtor who knew the communities and the real estate business, and who was particularly good at working with young families to meet their real estate needs. She retired from her real estate career in 1983. Howard retired from Northwestern University the same year. In their retirement, the couple enjoyed traveling the United States, visiting friends and family, pursuing genealogical research, and following the Oregon Trail. In 1984, they settled in Sequim on Washington's Olympic Peninsula. While in Sequim, June was actively involved in the Methodist Church, and was a regular volunteer at the local visitor center where she enjoyed helping tourists and others. In 1998, June and Howard moved to Canby, Oregon to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Howard died in February 1999. June is survived by daughter Bonnie Hull and her husband Roger of Salem, and their son Zachary Hull of Portland; son Howard S. Decker and his wife Amy Hecker of Rochester, NY; son Bruce Decker, his wife LeeAnn and their son Sam of Seattle; son Doug Decker of Portland, his wife Marie Mahon and their children Emma and Finley; sister Patricia Miller of Powers Lake, Wisconsin; and nephew Don Miller of Kenosha, Wisconsin. A memorial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 9th at Capitol Manor in Salem, 1955 Dallas Highway NW. The family has asked that any remembrances be made in memory of June to the Tillamook Forest Heritage Trust (45500 Wilson River Highway, Tillamook, OR 97141) in support of the Tillamook Forest Center, or to the Hallie Ford Museum of Art, (900 State Street, Salem OR 97301).
Weymer, Karen (nee Marqui)
Weymer, Karen (nee Marqui), 65, longtime Glenview resident, passed away March 28, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Stanley; loving mother of Patrick (Jean), Jackie (Mark) Partipilo and Katie (fiancé Robert Lopata) Weymer; proud grandmother of Bella, Alex, and Melissa Weymer, Nick and Chris Partipilo; dear sister of Thomas (Cecelia) Marqui, Mary Kay (Mark) Bisbee and Nancy (Peter) Kalas; aunt of many, cousin of many more. A funeral mass was held at St. Catherine Laboure in Glenview on Saturday, March 31. Interment All Saints cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Society of St. Vincent DePaul, 651 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL, 60661. Arrangements by N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home, 847-998-1020.
Malone, Martha J.
Age 84 passed away Tuesday March 29th, 2011. Loving Mother to Julie, Erla (Sir Ezell) and Myron; Grandmother to 4 and great-grandmother to 1; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation at 10:00 am and funeral services at 11:00 am on Saturday April 9th, 2011 at Faith Temple C.O.G.I.C. located at 1932 Dewey Ave, Evanston, IL. Interment at Memorial Park cemetery 9900 Gross Point Rd, Skokie, IL. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Thompson Funeral and Cremation Services.
Murray, Michael J.
Age 91, longtime resident of Northbrook, March 25, 2012. Beloved husband of Lorene nee McMahon. Loving father of Lorene (Thomas) Murray Shanahan, Michael J. (Kelly Craig Jones) Murray, Mary R. Murray, Michelle (Donald) Murray Vogel, Dr. Thomas (Kathleen) Murray and Patricia A. Murray. Proud grandfather of Meaghan, Elizabeth, Michael, Katherine, Thomas, and Devin. Visitation Friday 9 a.m. until time of funeral mass 10:30 a.m. at our Lady of the Brook Worship Center. Interment Queen of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to, Greater Illinois Chapter 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60631. Arrangements by N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home, Glenview. Funeral info 847-998-1020.
Nancy Stone
Stone, Nancy A. (nee Hempel), passed away March 27, 2011, beloved wife of John Stone, loving mother of Jay, Lori, Jim, and Lynn Stone, cherished grandmother of Caroline and Jack Polales, dear sister of the late Shirley Giacomino and devoted daughter of the late Carl and Catherine Hempel. Nancy was a dedicated Glenbrook South High School Special Education teacher who loved her students and teaching. Visitation Sunday, April 17, 2011, 11:00 AM-1:30 PM at 4 Old Hunt Road in Northfield (Old Hunt Road is on the West side of Sunset Ridge Road, 1 mile North of Willow Road). Service and interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Misericordia Home, 6300 North Ridge Avenue, Chicago IL 60660-1017.
Paul A. Jones
Jones, Paul A. "Bud" 94, of Glenview and Vero Beach, FL, passed away April 1, 2012. Faithful husband for 65 years of Bonnie; beloved father of Deborah (Stephen) Dunkerton and Kymberley (Ramon) Henderson; cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Doug) Fleener, Heather (Ryan) Brown, and Christopher Paul Henderson (Fiance Amy Fiala); proud great grandfather of Jarin, Jordyn and Jaelyn Fleener, Zoe and Liam Brown; dear uncle of several nieces and nephews. Bud was a devout Christian, loved the Lord and faithfully supported many churches. A visitation will be held Thursday, April 5, 2012 from 5 to 8pm at N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home, 1240 Waukegan Rd., Glenview (just south of Lake Ave. on west side). Service and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Skokie Valley Baptist Church, Joyful Giving Campaign, 1050 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette, IL 60091. Funeral information 847-998-1020
Ruth Zamzow
Zamzow, Ruth M. Age 82, of Glenview. Loving wife of Bill. Beloved mother of Kathy (Mike) Benolken, Lori (Ray) Lalowski, Lynn (Terry) McCarthy, Jim (Mary) Zamzow, Jan (Gary) Batz and the Late Nancy (Gregg) Meagher. Proud grandmother of Jen, Michele (Matt), Amanda (Sean), Kate, David (Gina), Amy (Phil), Kevin, Patrick (Nancy), Kristin, Megan, Brian, Kasey, Danny, Kelsey, and Corey. Fond Great-grandmother of Jeremy, Sean, Kaitlyn, Isabella, Lucas, Natalie, and Hannah. Dear sister of William Meisekothen, Edna White and the Late Ray Meisekothen, and Ellen Lacenski. Ruth was an avid knitter and bridge player. After retiring she traveled extensively and attended traditional jazz festivals in the US and Europe. Visitation Thursday 3 to 7 p.m. at the N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home, 1240 Waukegan Rd., Glenview (Just south of Lake Ave on west side). Mass Friday, April 8, 2011. Family and friends will meet for funeral mass Friday 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove St., Glenview. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Sr. Paulanne's Needy Family Fund, C/O OLPH, 1775 Grove St, Glenview, IL 60025 or Midwest Hospice and Palliative CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, IL 60025. Funeral Info 847-998-1020.
Parrish, Thomas Cearley
Surrounded by loving family and friends, Thomas Cearley Parrish, son of Earl Thomas Parrish and Mila Mangrum Cearley, passed away on the morning of March 28th, 2012. Born January 7, 1927 in Berkley, CA, he lived a long and joyous life. He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 50 years, Mary Parrish (Peterson). He graduated from The University of California in 1947 (and was a big CAL fan), served in the Navy, then moved to Chicago to continue his education at Northwestern University. He spent his career with Harza Engineering, working on projects in the U.S. and abroad. He enjoyed writing and took great pride in helping to edit a book chronicling the history of Harza. Blessed with a beautiful tenor voice, he sang in many barbershop quartets, most notably The Gold Coast Four, who won the Illinois District Championship in 1964. He was still singing in his church choir at the age of 84. During retirement, Tom volunteered more than 1900 hours at The Chicago Botanic Garden, and enjoyed working on family genealogy. He is survived by his 5 children, John Parrish, Maggie Philipp, Mila Parrish Biberdorf, Martha Parrish Bush, and Earl Parrish, and 6 grand children who called him Tempah Tom and Pop Pop. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at The First Congregational Church of Wilmette, 1125 Wilmette Ave. Wilmette IL 60091 at 11am on Saturday, April 28th. In lieu of flowers we ask that you send donations to the Chicago Botanic Garden in his name.
Lordahl, Vera Ragan
Age 97, longtime resident of Wilmette. Beloved wife of the late Elmer A. Lordahl, loving mother of Krystan, Arnold and Var (Carol), and the late Signe; grandmother of Var Lordahl, Jr. (Tegan) and Kristin Ann Lordahl, sister of Bertha Ragan, and the late Twyla Noller Ragan. Aunt of many. Vera was an avid bridge player and long time golfer. She was a graduate Registered Nurse of Cook County School of Nursing and one of the first Courier Nurses on the Santa Fe Railroad. Service and Internment private. Memorials in Vera's name may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, Evanston Hospital North Shore University Health System Foundation.
(Died April 2, 2012)
