U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Betty Lea Pierce of Hoffman Estates
Services for Betty Lea Pierce (nee Joffe), 74, will be held at 1 p. m. today, at Weinstein Family Services Wilmette Chapel, 111 Skokie Blvd. (one block north of Old Orchard Rd.). Interment will be in Shalom Memorial Park, Arlington Heights.
She was the loving mother of Jeffrey and Dr. Warren (Lori); devoted grandmother of Nathan, Nicholas, Taylor and Dana Pierce; dear sister of the late Evelyn (Eugene) Harris; and fond aunt of Marlene (Charles) Weinberg and Linda (Robert) Engel.
Memorial donations may be made to the Northwest Suburban Council of the Boy Scouts of America, 600 Wheeling Rd., Mount Prospect, IL 60056.
Christian 'Chris' E. Raht, 87, of Lisle, died Wednesday, June 23, 1999. Arrangements were made by Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, Lisle, (630) 964-9392
Don M. Ringler of St. Charles
Private funeral services will be held for Don M. Ringler, 56, of St. Charles.
Born July 24, 1942, in Stow, Ohio, to Ralph and Marguerite (nee Smith) Cruickshank, he died Tuesday, June 22, 1999, at Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva.
For 26 years, Mr. Ringler had been employed as a trust officer for Pittsburgh National Bank, Central Trust Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the Harris Bank of Chicago. He also had been the CEO of a local antenna manufacturing company and was in the process of forming a business locally, to be known asSt. Charles Wireless. In addition, Mr. Ringler was an amateur radio operator and a member of the Radio Club of America, and his call sign was WD8BZD.
Surviving are his wife of seven years, Muriel Anne Ringler; daughter, Dawn Michele Ringler of Tucson, Ariz.; and son, Donald Mead Ringler Jr. of Cincinnati.
Contributions in Mr. Ringler's name may be made to the American Heart Association, Dot Phillips Memorial Chair, 36 W 604 Oakridge Lane, St. Charles, IL 60174.
Arrangements were made by Norris Funeral Home, St. Charles.
Lydia Rowe of Elgin
Private graveside services for Lydia Rowe (nee Volkening), 99, will be held on Monday in Lakewood Memorial Park.
Born March 28, 1900, in Bartlett, to Herman and Emma (nee Thies) Volkening, she died Wednesday, June 23, 1999, at ManorCare Health Services in Elgin.
Mrs. Rowe had been a resident of Elgin for most of her life and had been employed by Sherman Hospital for 30 years before retiring. She was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Bartlett and of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).
Survivors include her daughters, Jeanette (Floyd) Vogel and Arleen (Robert) Applehoff, both of Elgin; grandchildren, Ellen Vogel, Jean Larsson, Robert L. Applehoff, Randy (Carol) Vogel, Jill (Tom) Graff and Jack Vogel (fiancee, Michelle Franke); and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Rose, in 1984; sisters, MarthaKlug, Adelia Fleischer and Ella Kassien; and brother, Herman Volkening.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p. m. Sunday, at Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State St., Elgin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Elgin Senior Services or to ManorCare Health Services.
Scott M. Rudolph formerly of Arlington Heights
A service of remembrance for Scott M. Rudolph, 52, will be held at 1 p. m. Saturday, at Community Funeral Home, Route 25 (between Routes 72 and 68), East Dundee.
Mr. Rudolph died Sunday, June 20, 1999.
Formerly employed by the Arlington Heights Police Department for 18 years, he is survived by his children, Michael and Rebecca; brother, William (Leah); sister, Pamela (John) Poyer; and aunt, Shirley (Melvin) Garms.
Linda Sanchez of Batavia
A funeral Mass for Linda Sanchez, 37, will be held at 10 a. m. Saturday, at Holy Cross Church, Batavia. Fr. Thomas Knott will officiate.
Born Dec. 30, 1961, in Geneva, the daughter of Joseph and Benita (nee Martinez) Sanchez, she died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 22, 1999, at Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva, where she was taken following a sudden collapse at her home. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Geneva Township.
Linda grew up in Elburn until seventh grade when her family moved to Geneva.
She graduated from Geneva High School, class of 1981. Following graduation, she worked at a variety of jobs before settling into data entry work at Richardson Electronics in LaFox.
To know Linda was to love her. Outgoing, thoughtful, sensitive and indomitable in spirit, she was a thousand watt halogen light in a world of mere candles. She had style, class and a personalsense of pride that never let her leave the house without being dressed to a `T' from head to toe. She loved to travel and left a friendship `network' that stretched from Brazil to Hawaii, Germany, Spain, Mexico, New York, California and a dozen points in between. She was the president of the `shop 'till you drop' club, but not just for herself. Wherever she went she thought of family and friends and shared her shopping treasures frequently. She was a wonderful dancer and could make any dull evening into a perfect party. Even when an auto accident left her a quadraplegic in 1991, her spirit completely ignored the limitation of her body. Although she learned to speak, write and dress all over again, `Linda's Party' scarcely skipped a beat.
Survivors include her mother, Benita of Batavia; siblings, John Henry Sanchez of Batavia, Jerry Sanchez of Batavia, Bea (Kevin) Collins of Aurora, Michael (Patti) Sanchez of Winter, Wis. and David Sanchez of Seattle, Wash.; a room full of nieces and nephews, Heather, Christina, Brian, Johnathan, Melissa, Marissa, Michael Joe, Samantha, Sidney and Joseph III; uncle, John (Nancy) Sanchez and his loving family of Aurora; and many other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Sanchez Sr.; and brother, Joseph Sanchez Jr.
Friends may call from 4 to 9 p. m. today, at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn, and from 9:15 a. m. until the time of the Mass Saturday, at the church.
Memorials or Masses in her name may be mailed c/o P. O. Box 66, Elburn, IL 60119.
For information, (630) 365-6414.
Joseph Schuck of Willowbrook
Funeral Mass for Joseph Schuck, 81, will be held at 10 a. m. Saturday, at Our Lady of Peace Church in Darien.
Mr. Schuck died June 23, 1999, from lung cancer, in his home in Willowbrook.
Joseph was a veteran of World War II where he served in the 172nd Infantry Regiment of the 43rd Division, and was awarded a Silver Star, Bronze Star, and two Purple Hearts. He fought in three campaigns in the Pacific theater,and his regiment served more time and had more enemy casualties that any other during these campaigns. When Josephcame back to the States, he went to work with his father, and did cement work throughout the Chicagoland area. Hischildren and friends would often see `Joseph Schuck Cement Contractor,' with his phone number, embossed in the concrete of the sidewalks.
Mr. Schuck is survived by his wife, Dorothy; five children, Martin, James, Robert, Mary, and Janice; and 14 grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p. m. today, at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th St., Downers Grove.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the American Cancer Society.
For information, (630) 964-6500.
Robert Earl `Bob' Sharpe formerly of Palatine
A memorial service for Robert Earl `Bob' Sharpe of Peachland, N. C., was held Saturday, June 19, in Hiddenite, N. C.
Born Oct. 2, 1926, in Hiddenite, he died Thursday, June 17, 1999, at the Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Monroe, N. C. Burial was also in Hiddenite.
Bob, a veteran of World War II, worked for 32 years at International Harvester Company (Navistar) in Chicago before retiring in December 1981, at the age of 55.
He enjoyed almost 17 years of retirement.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Hyatt Sharpe of Peachland; daughter, Terry (Frank) Hill of Schaumburg; sons, R. Daniel (Meredith) Sharpe of Huntington Beach, Calif. and Richard (Christi) Sharpe of West Dundee; daughter-in-law, Terri Sharpe-Alvarado of Ottawa, Ill.; stepchildren, John (Deborah) Hyatt, Steve (Melody) Hyatt and Mack (Judy) Hyatt, all of Peachland; grandchildren, CarlaHill at Purdue University in Indiana, Nathan and Ryan Sharpe at Orange Coast College in California, David, Patrickand Jessica Sharpe of Ottawa, Bron (Tanya) Hyatt, Blake, Brent and Lauren Hyatt, Ryan and Luke Hyatt, and Katie and Lindsey Hyatt, all of Peachland; sisters, Carm Gant and Libby Shook of Taylorsville, N. C.; many nieces and nephews in North Carolina; and a very active 88-year old mother-in-law, Mrs. Orene Caudle of Peachland.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Parks Sr.; brother, Daniel Parks Jr.; and son, David E. Sharpe.
Lois E. De Shon of Mount Prospect
Services for Lois E. De Shon (nee Prestien), 82, will be held at 5 p. m. Sunday, at Matz Funeral Home 410 E. Rand Rd., Mount Prospect.
Lois was born July 18, 1916, in Freeport, Ill. and died Wednesday June 23, 1999, at her home. Burial will be private.
A homemaker, Lois was the wife of the late Jean W. De Shon and the late Howard F. Klawitter; and is survived by her son Michael J. (Judith M.) De Shon.
Visitation will be from 2 p. m. until the time of the services Sunday, at the funeral home.
For information, (847) 394-2336.
Priscilla Joice Spiess formerly of Elgin
Memorial services for Priscilla Joice Spiess, 72, of Naples,Fla. since 1978, will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday, at Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State St., Elgin.
Rev. Randall Haycock will officiate.
Born July 16, 1926, in Evanston, the daughter of Clyde M. Joice and Rebekah Alden Joice, she died Saturday, June 19, 1999, at home. Burial will be in Bluff City Cemetery.
She grew up in Evanston and was a graduate of Evanston High School. She received her bachelor of science degree in statistics from the University of Chicago. After graduation, she worked as the statistician for the Swift Company, producing a monthly newsletter on the dairy and poultry industry. After her marriage to John E. Spiess, she moved to Elgin, where she was active inthe community.
She served as vice president of Joseph Spiess Company, president of the Junior Service Board of Elgin, and was a member of the board of the YWCA of Elgin.
She was also a member of Travel Class, Fidelter's Club, DY Chapter of P. E. O., the Moorings Country Club in Naples and Minocqua Country Club in Minocqua, Wis.
Surviving is her husband, John E. Spiess; daughters, Anne (Neil) Levy of Los Angeles, Calif., Mary (R. Douglas) Smith of Zionsville,Ind. and Joan (James) Julow of Bloomfield Hills, Mich.; grandchildren, Sarah and Hannah Levy, Bradley, Geoffrey and Emily Smith, and John, Joshua and Jaclyn Julow; sister-in-law, Katherine Joice; and brother, John Alden Joice of Glendale, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and daughter, Sally Spiess West.
Visitation will be from 1 p. m. until the time of the services Saturday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to theChurch of the Redeemer, Elgin, Ill. or Hospice of Naples, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105.
Ruth C. Spindler formerly of Carpentersville
Graveside services for Ruth C. Spindler, 75, of Raleigh,N. C., will be held at 11 a. m. Saturday, at Dundee Township East Cemetery.
Born Sept. 24, 1927, in Chicago, the daughter of John and Bertha (nee Spiedel) Issel, she died Friday, June 18, 1999, at Rex Hospital.
Mrs. Spindler was a member of the Dundee VFW #2298 Ladies Auxiliary, Christ the King Lutheran Church in Cary, N. C. and former member ofSt. Stephen's Lutheran Church in Carpentersville.
While in North Carolina, Mrs. Spindler volunteered at the Manorhouse Retirement Center and Lutheran Family Services. She also had a great love of animals.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Robert G. Spindler; son, Jack R. (Patti) Spindler of Crystal Lake; daughter, Darlene (Rev. Thomas E. Jr.) Nelson of Raleigh; grandchildren, Jack R. Spindler, Jennifer J. Spindler and David P. Spindler; and brothers, Harold Issel of Phoenix, Ariz. and Eugene Issel of Carpentersville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Keith Lawrence Spindler; brothers, Leo and John Issel; and sisters, Elizabeth and Caroline Issel.
Visitation will be from 10 a. m. until the time of the services Saturday, at Miller Funeral Home, 504 W. Main St., West Dundee.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 Walnut St., Cary, NC 27511.
Rudolph E. `Rudy' Walthers, 79, of Elk Grove Village, died Tuesday, June 22, 1999. Arrangements were made by Grove Memorial Chapel, Elk Grove Village, (847) 640-0566.
