U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
HAWTHORNE, Lester L.
The funeral of Lester Lee (Babe) Hawthorne, 60, of 1909 Berrywood Lane, Bloomington, who was semi-retired from an insurance company and excelled in sports, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Metzler-Froelich Memorial Home. Philip D. Queen will officiate. Entombment will be at East Lawn Mausoleum, Bloomington. Visitation will be 5:30 - 8 p.m. today at the memorial home. Mr. Hawthorne died at 10:57 a.m. Tuesday 9-20-1994 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, of complications from cancer. He was born 7-23-1934 in Mansfield, the son of Lester A. and Mabel Amdor Hawthorne. He married
Mary Nicholson 8-30-1958 in Fort Benning, GA. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Wayne, Bloomington; Jeff, Shaumburg; and David, Atlanta, Ga.; his mother, Saybrook; two brothers, Phil, Gibson City; and Jon, Bloomington; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, and one brother, Robert. Mr. Hawthorne had been employed by the Equitable Life Insurance Co. for 29 years, and held a CLU-CHFC designation. He had served as district manager in Bloomington for two years, in Peoria for three years and as agency manager in Alabama for seven years. He had been semi-retired for the past five years. He was known as an outstanding athlete and sports enthusiast. A three-sport athlete at Saybrook High School, he held the state of Illinois basketball scoring honors, having scored 50 points in one game during his senior year in 1952. Mr. Hawthorne was later inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Assn Hall of Fame for his achievement in Illinois basketball. He was a graduate of the University of Iowa, where he was a member of the "Fabulous Five" basketball team which won the Big Ten conference two consecutive years and placed second in the NCAA in 1953 and fourth in 1954. In baseball at Iowa, he won All Big Ten conference honors and Most Valuable Player in 1956. He also was active in the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at the University of Iowa. He was an Army veteran, serving at Fort Benning, GA., from 1956 - 1958. He was a member of Second Presbyterian Church, Bloomington. He was an avid golfer, a member of Lakeside Country Club and Bloomington Young Men's Club. Memorials may be made to the building fund of Second Presbyterian Church or to the American Cancer Society.
HENLINE, Amanda (Hughes)
The Colfax Press Dec. 20, 1928
MRS. SETH HENLINE DIED HERE SATURDAY Mrs. Seth Henline, who had been in failing health for some time died at her home here last Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Hardening of the arteries was given as the cause of death. The funeral services were held from the Colfax Christian Church at 3:00 o'clock Monday afternoon with Reb. O.L. Hawkins, pastor of the church and Rev. O. McNemar of Lewistown, officiating. Burial was in Wiley cemetery. The singers were Mrs. John Thedens, Miss Ricky Grending, H.C., Tipton and Seth Weed. Mrss Gladys White presided at the piano. The pallbearers were; David Hutson, Erle Mitchell, Ivan Getty, Earl Judd of Colfax; Marion Hutson of Cooksville; Frank Hutson of Lincoln. The honorary pallbearers were R.W., Greenlee, Chas. Atkinson, Wm. H. Nickerson, Frank Ingram, J.H. Discho and Wm. Huebner. Amanda Ellen, the second of four daughters of Mary Ellen Corman and Henry Hughes, was born on November 19, 1852 at Lexington, Ky. When she was 14 years of age she came with her parents to Illinois, settling on a farm in Lawndale Township, where she continued to live until about eight years ago when she moved to Colfax. She was united in marriage to Seth Henline on November 12, 1868 and they lived on the farm in Lawndale township. Mr. Henline died three years ago. Six daughters were born to this union. They are Mrs. Allie Wood of Colfax; Mrs. Vena Hare and Mrs. Grace Hutson of Bloomington; Mrs. Emma Dameron of Weston; Mrs. A.D. Withers of Ellsworth; Mrs. Addie Loos of Detroit, Mich. She is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Mary Clark of Frederickstown, Mo. Seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
HENLINE, E F
The Colfax Press Thursday, March 21, 1929
E.F. HENLINE DIED AT OMAHA THURSDAY, MARCH 7 The following item is taken from the Holdrege (Nebr.) Progress of Mar. 14. The deceased was a grandson of J.J. Henline, who settled near Henline creek in 1828. He went to Nebraska with his parents in 1887: E.F. Henline, son of Mr. and Mrs. Addison Henline was born July 30, 1874 near Colfax, in McLean county, Illinois, and died at Omaha, Thursday, March 7, at 9 a.m. at the age of 54 years. His parents and three brothers are buried in Evergreen cemetery near his birthplace. For twenty five years he made his home with his uncle, the late I.F. Henline of Kearney. The past five years he has lived in Omaha. Before Christmas he suffered a siege of flu which with complications caused his death. About three weeks ago when his condition became critical his only sister, Mrs. George W. Cover of Atlanta, was notified and she left immediately for Omaha. When she left him he seemed to be slowly improving. A week later he began to fail again so she returned to Omaha and was with him the last week. He suffered greatly but was glad to have her with him. Funeral services were conducted from the Crosby Mortuary on Saturday, March 9, Rev. J.L. Beebe, pastor of the Grace Evangelical church, officiating. Burial was in West Lawn cemetery in Omaha.
HENLINE, Henry C.
H.C. Henline (JUNE 6, 1902 edition of The Colfax Press)
IN MANHOOD'S PRIME
Death of H.C. Henline, near his birthplace - Large and impressive funeral. The death of Henry C. Henline occurred at his home in Lawndale township Sunday at noon, after a lingering illness which has lasted several months and defied the skill of his doctors. The funeral services were conducted at the residence on Tuesday afternoon by his pastor, Rev. D.G. Murray. His text was "The house not made with hands," upon which he preached an impressive discourse, describing the growth of a Christian character, and speaking fittingly of his acquaintance with the deceased. The greatest works of man, he said, show the mark of time, but the soul that is touched by the finger of God grows nobler and stronger continually. Earthly things are imperfect ass they are perishable, but God's mansions are perfect and enduring. The funeral procession was over half a mile long. The burial was in charge of the Masons, the Odd Fellows and the Eastern Star attending. The casket was covered with beautiful floral offerings. The deceased was born on Nov. 9, 1853, within a mile of the place of his death. On Aug. 19, 1875 he married
Sarah L Wiley, who with five children survives him. They are Mrs. Della Gillan, a widow; Mrs. Minnie Ward; Harrison, Homer and Wiley. Two sisters also survive him, Mrs. Nelson Biggs and Mrs. J.M. Reynolds. He had a large number of relatives, the family being the oldest and largest in this part of the county. Eighteen years ago he joined the Methodist church, and was at the time of his death a member of the board of stewards. He was a successful farmer, and leaves family well provided. Last summer and fall he built the finest residence in this vicinity, but he saw scarcely a will day in it, his health breaking down soon afterward. Mr. Henline was a quiet man, without any great endeavors, but he fulfilled every obligation, private and public, with fidelity, honesty and unselfishness. He like his friends and all were such who chose to be. He was a man of whom one could hear nothing but good, and of whom those who knew him expected nothing but good. All join in deploring his death and in offering their sympathy to those who have been deprived of his love and care.
HENLINE, Seth
DEATH OF SETH HENLINE
Seth Henline, a highly respected resident of this place and one of the pioneers of McLean county and Lawndale township passed away at his home here Sunday evening, at 9:40 o'clock, following an illness lasting over a period of three years duration. Seth Henline, second son of Martin and Feraby Cunningham Henline was born near Evergreen church in Lawndale township on October 9, 1847. On November 12, 1866 he was united in marriage to Amanda Ellen Hughes and she with five of the daughters were at his bedside when death came. Another daughter, Mrs. Grant Hare, had visited him a few days ago before going to her home in Hot Springs, Ark. The other daughters surviving are Mrs. J.T. Dameron of Weston; Mrs. Allie Wood, Mrs. A.D. Withers, Mrs. Addie Fleener and Mrs. Grace Hutson all of Colfax. There are two brothers, William of Hunter, Okla., and Pierce of Gray, Okla. and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Woodard of Helena, Okla.; Mrs. Lucretia Harris of Bellflower. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Mr. Henline was a member of the Methodist church. Mr. Henline was a man of strong will power and during his long years of suffering he followed strictly the doctor's directions even to the state of intense hunger, many doctors commenting on his faithfulness and patience. He was a man of sterling qualities and high ideals and being a member of one of the pioneer families he did much for the up-building of the community. His family esteem him as a loving father, his neighbors as a true friend. During his active life in Lawndale township he took great interest in public affairs having filled the offices of road commissioner and collector and for many years he served as school director. Seth Henline was a neighbor, A friend to every man, He did his might while here on earh To forward God's great plan. No stranger e'er went from his door Without a word of cheer and It's these little things in life, That makes his memory dear. And now since God has called him From this vale of toil and woe, His life will be a guiding star, As on this life we go. With loving thots and kindly deeds, His pathway here he trod, But now his work on earth is o'er; He has gone to be with God. O, God, that we may all hold fast, The principles so dear That we may be esteemed on earth, While we're so-journing here. The funeral services were held from his late home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. O. McNemar of the Christian church. The large crowd of sorrowing friends showed the esteem in which he was held. The pallbearers were: David Hutson, Frank Hutson, Marion Hutson, Fred Dale, Ivan Getty and R.W. Langstaff. The honorary pallbearers were: Charles Atkinson, Robert Greenlee, Morgan Reynolds, Saul Nafziger, Wm. McClellan and Henry Meyer. Interment was in Wiley cemetery.
HENSEN, Delmar O.
Delmar O. Hensen, 46, a life-long resident of Anchor and a farmer, was found dead about 9 a.m. Monday 10-14-1968 at his home. A shotgun was found beside him. McLean County Coroner Curtis Gilberts will conduct an inquest. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church, near Anchor, the Rev. Alexander Youck officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will begin after 3 o'clock today at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City; and after 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. He was born 1-10-1922 near Anchor, a son of Otto and Louise Wichmann Hensen. He married
Florence Friday 6-18-1944 at Anchor. She survives, along with four daughters, Verneal and Virginia both of Champaign; Ruth Ann and Mary, both at home; his mother, Mrs. Louise Hensen, Gibson City; one brother, Alvin of Colfax; four sisters, Edith Mounts, Birmingham, Iowa; Esther Pritts, Manhattan, Il.; Alice Riblet and Hilda Mott, both of Gibson City. He was preceded in death by his father, one brother, and one infant daughter. He was a member of the Octavia School Board, St. John's Lutheran Church Countil and McLean County Farm Bureau.
HENSEN, Harry A.
Funeral services for Harry A. Hensen, 48, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Lutheran Church. The Rev. Alexander Youck will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. today at the Easterbrook Funeral Home in Saybrook. Mr. Hensen died, apparently of a heart ailment, early Friday morning at his home. Coroner Curtis Gilberts conducted an inquiry into his death. He was born in Anchor 4-4-1912, son of Otto and Louise Wichmann Hensen. He married
Mattie Stinson 1-31-1936, in Anchor. The couple lived in Gibson City and Paxton and returned to Anchor in 1941. Surviving are his wife, three children, Gale, Glen and Gary., all at home; his mother, Mrs. Louise Hensen, Gibson City; four sisters, Edith Mounts, Birmingham, Iowa; Esther Pritts, Manhatten, Il.; Alice Riblet and Hilda Mott, both of Gibson City; two brothers, Delmar, Anchor and Alvin, Colfax. A daughter and his father preceded him in death. b. 4-4-1912 d. February 10, 1961
HENSEN, Mattie B. Stinson
Mattie B. Hensen, 87, died at 11:05 a.m. Tuesday 7-8-2003 at her residence in Bloomington. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax, with the Rev. Dan Jassman officiating. There will be no visitation and burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Church cemetery, Anchor. Survivors include two sons, Glen Edward (Joan) Hensen, Clovis, Ca.; Gary Keith (Jane) Hensen, Rantoul; and one daughter, Beverly Gale Hensen, Bloomington; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was born 7-29-1915 in Barron Co., KY, a daughter of Lonnie and Netta Stinson. She married
Harry Hensen in January 1936 in Anchor. He died 2-10-1961. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and an infant daughter. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association. She was employed by Pittsburg Steel, Fairbury.
HESTER, Linda L. Lage
Linda L. Hester, 51, of rural Saybrook died at 8:10 a.m. Thursday 3-16-1995 at Gibson Community Hospital, Gibson City. Death was attributed to natural causes. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Anchor, with the Rev. Melvin C. Blobaum officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m. Saturday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, and one hour before the funeral at the church on Sunday. She was born 1-24-1944 in Bloomington, the daughter of Leo W. and Dorothy F. Stroh Lage. She married
John H. Hester 10-10-1965 in Anchor. He survives. Other survivors include her parents, Gibson City, a son, John Christopher, Saybrook; a daughter, Jennifer Lee Williams, Arrowsmith; and a brother, David Leo Lage, Colfax. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents. Mrs. Hester was a resident of rural Saybrook for the past 20 years. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Anchor, where she was baptized, confirmed and married
. She graduated from Octavia High School in 1962. She was a member of the Arabian Association. Memorials may be made to her church.
HESTER, Linda
Linda L. Hester, 51, of rural Saybrook died at 8:10 a.m. Thursday 3-16-1995 at Gibson Community Hospital, Gibson City. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Lutheran Church, rural Anchor, the Rev. Melvin C. Blobaum will officiate. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran cemetery, Anchor. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m. Saturday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, and from 1 - 2 p.m. Sunday at the church. Mrs. Hester was born 1-24-1944 at Bloomington, a daughter of Leo W. and Dorothy F. Stroh Lage. She married
John H. H ester on 10-10-1965 at Anchor. He survives. Also surviving are her parents of Gibson City; a son, John Christopher of Saybrook; a daughter, Jennifer Lee Williams of Arrowsmith; and a brother, David Leo Lage of Colfax. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents. Mrs. Hester was a resident of rural Saybrook for the last 20 years. She was baptized, confirmed and married
at St. John's Lutheran Church, Anchor. She graduated from Octavia High School in 1962. She was a member of the Arabian Association. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, Anchor.
HILLARY, Dale E.
Dale E. Hillary, 84, of Melvin died at 3:30 p.m. Monday 7-7-2003 at Manor Care Health Care Center, Champaign. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Anchor, with the Rev. Dave Pavesic officiating. Visitation will be 6 - 8 p.m. today and **"one hour before service at the church on Thursday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City." burial will be at St. John's Lutheran Church, near Anchor. Mr. Hillary was born 10-12-1918 at Loda, a son of Amos and Bess Schmink Hillary. He married
Dorothy I. Christensen on 12-10-1940 at Melvin. She died 10-29-1985. Surviving include one son, Donald (Kathy) Hillary, Downs; one daughter, Beverly (Virgil) Rueck, Melvin; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Other survivors include a special friend, Dorothy Kaiser, Melvin; two brothers, Howard Hillary and Marion Hillary both of Watseka; three sisters, Ethel Moran and Verla Menigoz of Watseka; and Emogene Hillary, Monticello, Ind. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother and an infant sister. Mr. Hillary lived in the Melvin - Sibley area most of his life. He was a member of OWL Club through Nickels Home Shield where he worked for 27 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church in Anchor. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
