U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Barnes
JEWETT -- Roscoe F. Barnes, 88, Jewett, retired farmer, died Monday (May 14, 2001).
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Bishop Funeral Home, Greenup. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday with 7:30 p.m. Masonic rites. Burial: Jewett Cemetery. Memorials: Jewett Community Church.
Miller
GREENUP -- Roy Miller, 85, Greenup, retired custodian, died Monday (May 14, 2001).
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Barkley Funeral Home, Greenup. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial: Greenup Cemetery
with military rites.
Bolt
VANDALIA -- Elizabeth "Lucy" Bolt, 88, Vandalia, homemaker, died Tuesday (May 15, 2001).
Graveside services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia. No visitation. Arrangements by: Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia. Memorials: Crawford-Hale American Legion Post 95, Vandalia.
Brandenburg
NEOGA -- H. Irene Brandenburg, 81, Neoga, homemaker, died Tuesday (May 15, 2001). Member: Etna United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. Survivors: sons, Victor, Neoga; Lymar, Windsor; daughters, Carolyn Gorden, Mattoon; Lorraine Baker, Neoga; June Voegl, Gays; one grandson raised by her; brother, Earl Reinbolt, Metcalf; sister, Doris Lockart, Robinson; 20 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren. Preceded by: one son, one sister, one grandchild and one great-grandchild.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home, Neoga. Visitation: 5 p.m. Thursday. Burial: Zion Hill Cemetery, Mattoon. Memorials: Etna United Methodist Church.
McClain
HILLSBORO -- Julia Geneva McClain, 86, Hillsboro, employee of McClain's TV Shop, St. Elmo, died Tuesday (May 15, 2001).
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Hough & Sons Funeral Home, Hillsboro. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial: Irving Cemetery. Memorials: American Cancer Society.
Chandler
CLINTON -- John William Chandler, 80, of Clinton died 5:45 p.m. Monday (May 14, 2001) in his home.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday in Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, with Ralph Swarthout officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney. Memorials: First Christian Church or Dr. John Warner Hospital.
Mr. Chandler was born Sept. 14, 1920, in Charles City, Iowa, the son of John F. and Iola Kellner Chandler. He worked for Vernon Butler in Kenney, Obermeyer Transfer Co., E. Kent & Co. and city of Clinton street department, retiring in 1982. He married Bessie P. Matheny Nov. 7, 1938, in Clinton.
Surviving are his wife; daughter, June M. Bowrey of Clinton; grandchildren, Rob Michael (Tammy) of Clinton; Jeff Michael (Tina) of Clinton; Jim Michael (Angel) of Florida; Joey Michael (Tracy) of Clinton; David Fry (Valorie) of Oakley; Pamela Sue MacDougal (Dan) of Clinton; Becky J. Stephens (Danny) of Clinton; stepgranddaughter, Elizabeth Gibbs (Dareyl) of Decatur; 10 great-grandchildren; 11 great-stepgrandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy D. Michael; parents; one brother; one sister and one son-in-law.
Frohning
NEWTON -- John Frohning, 95, Newton, died Monday (May 14, 2001). Arrangements incomplete: Buchanan Funeral Home, Newton.
Fuller
MATTOON -- Jesse L. "Bud" Fuller, 76, Mattoon, retired from General Electric, died Monday (May 14, 2001).
Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, Mattoon. Private burial services: Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon.
Hediger
POCAHONTAS -- Orville D. Hediger, 69, Pocahontas, died Monday (May 14, 2001).
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, May Funeral Home, Pocahontas. Visitation: two hours before services. Burial: Jamestown Cemetery, Pocahontas. Memorials: Pocahontas Little League.
Howe
CHESTNUT -- Anthony L. "Tony" Howe, 39, of Chestnut died 12:55 a.m. Tuesday (May 15, 2001) in Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Lincoln.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday in Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Mount Pulaski, with the Rev. Richard Stamm officiating. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Lake Bank Cemetery, Mount Pulaski. Memorials: donor's choice.
Mr. Howe was born Dec. 19, 1961, in Lincoln, the son of Keith and Janice Lowe Howe. He was a Mount Pulaski postal worker and a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Chestnut. He was an assistant girls basketball coach at Mount Pulaski Grade School. He married Wanda Jean Eckert Sept. 6, 1985, in Lincoln.
Surviving are his mother of Lincoln; daughters, Tiffany (Joseph) Kretzinger, Traci Howe and Jordan Howe, all of Chestnut; grandmother, Marge Marquis of Mount Pulaski; granddaughter, Skye Kretzinger of Chestnut; sister: Robina Yvonne (Warren) Ray of Mars Hill, N.C.
He was preceded in death by his father, Keith "Pete" Howe June 3, 1987.
Sliva
OLNEY -- Leo "Gus" Sliva, 83, Olney, died Tuesday (May 15, 2001). Arrangements incomplete: Summers-Kistler Funeral Homes, Olney.
Smothers
OBLONG -- David M. Smothers, 57, Oblong, died Tuesday (May 15, 2001). Arrangements incomplete: Pulliam Funeral Home, Oblong.
Wilkinson
TAYLORVILLE -- Lois Roberta Wilkinson, 81, Taylorville, homemaker, died Monday (May 14, 2001).
Graveside services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Edinburg Cemetery. Arrangements by: Shafer Funeral Home, Taylorville. Memorials: donor's choice.
Albert
DECATUR -- Lawrence E. Albert, 99, of Decatur, formerly of Warrensburg, died 12:30 p.m. Thursday (May 31, 2001) in Lincoln Manor Nursing Center.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Visitation was Friday. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown. Memorials: Lincoln Manor Nursing Center or Warrensburg United Methodist Church.
Lawrence was born March 5, 1902, in Warrensburg, the son of John Enos and Elva Lena Hubbard Albert Sr. He retired from farming after 51 years. He was a member of Warrensburg United Methodist Church, having served as president in 1959 and 1960. He was a member of Macon County Farm Bureau, past president and member of Macon County Fair Board and past president and member of Macon County Health Improvement Association. He was on the Warrensburg Village and Zoning Board and a Democratic election judge for more than 60 years. He and his wife belonged to various square dance clubs for more than 25 years. He married Rena Mae Rogers in Harmony Church in Austin Township on June 19, 1926. She preceded him in death April 10, 1995.
Surviving are his son, Earl Dean Albert and wife Virginia of Davenport, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Chloe Albert of Decatur; grandchildren, Linda Drowns and husband Glenn of Calamus, Iowa; Martyn D. Albert and wife Norma of Davenport, Iowa; Patricia Vanatta and husband Rex of Union, Mo.; Robert E. Albert of Florida; 10 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; sister, Elva Lena Collins of Herrick; sister-in-law, Lulu Spittler of Decatur; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter, Patricia; son, Paul; four sisters and one brother.
Irons-Coburn
DECATUR -- Gertrude Dotson Irons-Coburn, 82, of Decatur died 10 p.m. Saturday (May 26, 2001) in her home.
Homegoing services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in House of Faith COGIC with visitation one hour before services. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown. J.J. Moran and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Coburn was born Oct. 27, 1918, in Ware, Miss., the daughter of John and Lora Bevly Dotson. She was a homemaker and a member of New Hope Temple and Deliverance Center COGIC, where she was a member of the Mother's Board. She married Raymond Irons Sr. in 1941. He preceded her in death March 21, 1978. She then married James B. "J.B." Coburn Feb. 3, 1982. He preceded her in death Aug. 3, 2000.
She leaves to cherish fond memories her sons, Raymond Irons Jr. and wife Shirley of Decatur; John L. Irons and wife Mildred of Decatur; Kerry C. Irons and wife Sandra of Illiopolis; Lester Y. Irons of Decatur; daughters, Lois J. LeFlore of Decatur; Sandra J. Jones and husband Frederick of Decatur; brothers Brazil Dotson and wife Mary of Peoria; Thurman Dotson and wife Dorothy of Decatur; Roy Dotson Sr. and wife Bessie of Joliet; Franklin R. Dotson Sr. and wife Ella Ruth of Decatur; Verdie Dotson and wife Louise of Decatur; sisters Louise Robinson of Muncie, Ind.; Retha Hicks of Kansas City, Mo.; stepson, Anthony Coburn and wife Patty of Sullivan; stepdaughter, Florence Irons of Chicago; 29 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, two sons, one sister and one brother.
Brand
DECATUR -- Mary Lou Brand, 70, Decatur, retired from Decatur Public School District, died Tuesday (May 29, 2001).
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. James Catholic Church. Visitation was Friday. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by: J.J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home. Memorials: St. James Restoration Fund.
Chandler
DECATUR -- Barbara Jean Chandler, 61, Decatur, died Friday (June 1, 2001). Arrangements incomplete: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes.
Fuller
DECATUR -- Eric M. "E-40" Fuller, 25, Decatur, died Sunday (May 27, 2001).
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Church of the Living God PGT 3. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by: Walker Funeral Service and Chapel.
