U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Wallis
DECATUR -- Ruth Lorraine Wallis, 94, of Decatur died 8:23 a.m. Wednesday (March 5, 2003) in Lincoln Manor North.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday in Union Cemetery, Oreana, with visitation one hour before services in Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home.
Mrs. Wallis was born Nov. 30, 1908, in Decatur, the daughter of Albert F. Reed and Bertha E. Carothers Reed. She was a homemaker. She married Curtis Wallis Sr. in 1926. He preceded her in death in 1985.
Surviving are her son, Stanley and wife Janie of Warrensburg; daughter, Sally Hyatt and husband Billie of Vinemont, Ala.; grandchildren, Mary Buis and husband Roger; Linda Adcock and husband Brent; Tim Wallis and wife Carla; Tony Wallis; Tawnya Jackson and husband Tony; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and son, Curtis.
Williams
DECATUR -- Samuel James Williams, 60, of Minneapolis, Minn., formerly of Decatur, died Feb. 4, 2003 in his home in Minneapolis.
No services are planned. His body was donated to the University of Minnesota.
Mr. Williams was born Sept. 8, 1942, to Elvin and Mary Williams. He was a 1960 graduate of MacArthur High School and served two tours with the Navy.
Surviving are his children and sister, Sue (Terry) Davis of Decatur.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Butler
KENNEY -- Vernon Butler, 98, Marietta, Ga., formerly of Kenney, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton.
Conley
FLORA -- Raymond Conley, 94, Flora, farmer, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003).
Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Neal Funeral Home, Louisville. Visitation: two hours before services. Burial: Hoosier Prairie Cemetery, Louisville. Memorials: donor s choice.
Dobbs
MATTOON -- Marjorie Lavon Dobbs, 79, Mattoon, former Brokerage P.N. Hirsch employee, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003).
Services: 2:30 p.m. Friday, Schilling Funeral Home, Mattoon. Visitation: 1:30 p.m. until services. Burial: Beals Cemetery, Trilla. Memorials: Alzheimer s Foundation.
Garrett
FLORA -- Shirley A. Garrett, 66, Flora, Clay County Advocate Press assistant publisher, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003).
Services: 1 p.m. Friday, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial: Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Memorials: Clay County Cancer Support Group.
Hanson
ROBINSON -- Chester L. Hanson, 83, Robinson, retired Marathon chief operator, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003).
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Goodwine Funeral Home, Robinson. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, with 7 p.m. Masonic rites. Burial: Robinson New Cemetery. Memorials: Shriner s Hospitals for Children or Crawford County Shrine Crazy Clowns.
Chumbley
ARCOLA -- Herman Chumbley, 75, of Arcola died 7:27 p.m. Tuesday (March 4, 2003) in his home.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Shrader Funeral Home, Arcola, with the Rev. Robert C. Clark officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and one hour before services. Burial will be in Arcola Cemetery. Memorials: Lincolnland Hospice or American Lung Association.
Mr. Chumbley was born Aug. 27, 1927, in Arcola, the son of Charles and Ida Florence Hoback Chumbley. He worked for Pennsylvania Conrail as a track crew supervisor. He was a veteran of the
Korean War, serving in the
Army. He married Louise Bogardus on July 27, 1948, in Jeffersonville, Ind.
Surviving are his wife; son, Robert Chumbley of Jonesboro, Ark.; daughters, Mary Madlem of Arcola; Deborah Hite of Henderson, Nev.; Nancy Knearem of Hindsboro; sisters, Midlred Alexander of Arcola; Marjorie Baker of Carmi; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother and two siters.
McGillivray
OLNEY -- John "Bill" McGillvray, 66, Olney, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney.
Moss
SULLIVAN -- Ruth Ida Moss, 95, Sullivan, formerly of Effingham, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003).
Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, May Funeral Home, Pocahontas. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Robinson Cemetery, Pocahontas. Memorials: donor s choice.
Lucas
TUSCOLA -- Curtis L. Lucas, 48, Tuscola, electrician, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Hilligoss-Shrader Funeral Home, Tuscola. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Burial: Tuscola Cemetery. Memorials: Lucas Children s College Education Fund, in care of First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust, Tuscola, IL, 61953.
Member: Tuscola Elks Club and Tuscola Moose Lodge. Survivors: wife, Beck A. Greek; parents, Tuscola; sons, Will Lucas and Shane Lucas, both of Tuscola; sister, Nancy Crossman, Tuscola. Preceded by: one sister.
Redman
CLINTON -- Louise Wilma Redman, 84, Clinton, housekeeper, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003).
Graveside services: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Monticello Township Cemetery. No visitation. Arrangements by: Mackey-Wright Funeral Home, Monticello. Memorials: Lodge Church of God or Nazarene Church of Monticello.
Member: Nazarene Church of Monticello. Survivors: daughter, Judith Jacobson, Bement; brother, William Peter Peterson, Monticello; one grandchild; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Preceded by: parents; two brothers; one sister.
Reynolds
WINDSOR -- Richard L. "Dick" Reynolds Sr., 64, of Windsor passed away 4:06 p.m. Tuesday (March 4, 2003) in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Coles County.
Services will be 10 a.m. Friday in Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home, Windsor, with the Rev. Richard Eident officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, with 8 p.m. Masonic rites. Burial will be in Windsor Cemetery. Memorials: Windsor Fire Deptartment.
Mr. Reynolds was born March 26, 1938,in Moultrie County, the son of Edward and Elaine Sims. He was adopted by Alva and Bessie Wilson Reynolds. He was a member of Windsor Fire Department and Windsor Masonic Lodge 322. He served as mayor and councilman for the city of Windsor and as president of the Windsor Picnic Association. He retired from Imperial Bondware, Shelbyville, in February 2002. He married Betty Hobbs on March 26, 1987, in Windsor.
Surviving are his wife; son, Richard L. Reynolds Jr. and wife Dana of Windsor; stepdaughter, Donna Schenkel and husband Phil of Decatur; stepgrandson, John Schenkel and wife Suzie of Decatur; stepgranddaughter, Cindy Eybel and husband Brian of Decatur; great-stepgrandchildren, Jeffery and Grant Eybel and Kyle and Dylan Schenkel; sister, Kay Langsfield of Decatur.
He was preceded in death by his parents and adopted parents.
Russo
MOUNT PULASKI -- Jule L. Russo, infant daughter of Louis V. and Miranda Aughenbaugh of Mount Pulaski, died 12:10 p.m. Monday (March 3, 2003) in Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Lincoln.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday in Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Mount Pulaski, with J. Kent Hickerson officiating. Visitation will be two hours before services. Burial will be in Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski. Memorials: Jule Russo Memorial Fund.
Jule was born Nov. 14, 2002, in Lincoln.
Surviving are her parents; sister, Jasmine N. Aughenbaugh of Mount Pulaski; grandparents, Dennis and Kathy Aughenbaugh of Chestnut; grandfather, Frank Russo of Long Island, N.Y.; grandmother, Sheri (Ronnie) Baldwin of Clinton; great-grandparents, Charles and Mary Schroth of Latham; Everett Aughenbaugh of Decatur; Pamela and Roger Maxam of Riverside, Calif.; Ron and Linda Baldwin of Kenney; several special aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Joan Aughenbaugh.
Tull
LINCOLN -- Josiah Baugh Tull, 79, Lincoln, formerly of Windsor, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home, Windsor.
Young
LOUISVILLE -- Doris M. Young, 97, Geff, homemaker, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003).
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Victory Baptist Church, Geff. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Bovee Cemetery, Geff. Arrangements by: Neal Funeral Home, Louisville. Memorials: Victory Baptist Church.
