U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Holmes
TUSCOLA -- Genevieve Elizabeth Holmes, 82, of Tuscola died 8:44 a.m. Tuesday (April 17, 2001) in her home.
Mass of the Resurrection will be 9 a.m. Saturday in Forty Martyrs Catholic Church, Tuscola, celebrated by Father Allen Kemme. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, Tuscola, with 5:30 p.m. vigil services in
the funeral home. Memorials: Hospice of Lincolnland, 5837 Park Drive, Suite 4, Charleston, IL 61920-9933.
Mrs. Holmes was born April 10, 1919, in Nokomis, the daughter of Victor and Elizabeth Hartlieb Singler. Mrs. Holmes worked at Ferguson's Motor Sales in Tuscola for 29 years as the office manager. After retirement, she worked for Century Motors and
Tuscola Amoco as a bookkeeper. She was a former city clerk for the city of Nokomis. She was a member of Forty Martyrs Catholic Church, Tuscola, and St. Louis Catholic Church of Nokomis. She married William Albert Holmes Dec. 29, 1940, in
Jasper, Ind. He died on Aug. 22, 1996.
Her hobbies included traveling, bingo and visiting friends. She was a member of Tuscola Moose Lodge, Tuscola Senior Citizens and an active member of the low vision group. She was recently featured in an eight-minute PBS-TV special narrated by Morley
Saffer on the new technology for adults with low vision.
Surviving are her sons, Gary W. Holmes of San Clemente, Calif.; Harry Jay Holmes of Pampa, Texas; Chuck Holmes of Tuscola; eight grandchildren, Heather Cairns of Scottsdale, Ariz.; Alexis Holmes of Switzerland; Bonnie and Katie Holmes of Pampa, Texas; Summer Phillips of Tuscola; Erica Kremitzki of Tuscola; Chuck Holmes Jr. of Champaign; Derek Holmes of Tuscola; three great-grandchildren, Eric Phillips and Miah Phillips both of Tuscola; Josh Cairns of Scottsdale, Ariz.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Donald Singler of Shelbyville and Irvin Singler of Nokomis.
Hurst
MATTOON -- Leona F. Hurst, 92, Mattoon, died Monday (April 16, 2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, Mattoon.
Visitation: 9 a.m. until time of services.
Burial: Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon.
Memorials: Praise Assembly Building Fund, Charleston.
Knopp
CLINTON -- Clara L. Knopp, 70, Clinton, died Monday (April 16, 2001).
Arrangements incomplete: Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton.
Newberry
FARMER CITY -- Bernice Newberry, 90, Farmer City, died Monday (April 16, 2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, Farmer City.
Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Burial: Greenleaf Cemetery, Farmer City.
Memorials: Christie Clinic Eye Department, Champaign, or Jackson Heights Nursing Home, Farmer City.
Norris
EFFINGHAM -- Maurice E. "Gene" Norris, 72, Effingham, speech pathologist for public schools, died Tuesday (April 17, 2001).
Memorial services: 10 a.m. Friday, Trinity Episcopal Church, Mattoon.
Arrangements by: Bauer Funeral Home, Effingham.
Memorials: Carle Foundation in Urbana; Trinity Episcopal Church, Mattoon; American Cancer Society; or Hospice of Lincolnland.
Reed
CLAY CITY -- C.D. Reed, 87, Clay City, owner of Reed Well Service, died Monday (April 16, 2001).
Memorial services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City.
Visitation: one hour before services.
Burial: Clay City Cemetery.
Memorials: Clay City Fire Department.
Seefeldt
NEW HOLLAND -- Martine F. Seefeldt, 91, Atlanta, formerly of New Holland, farmer, died Tuesday (April 17, 2001).
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Emden. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Quiram Funeral Home, Atlanta, and one hour before services in the church. Burial: Hartsburg Union Cemetery. Memorials: St. Peter's Lutheran
Church, Lincoln Christian Nursing Home or donor's choice.
Slack
LINCOLN -- Roy J. Slack, 77, Lincoln, retired barber, died Saturday (April 14, 2001).
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Lincoln Christian Church. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln. Burial: Union Cemetery, Lincoln.
Memorials: Lincoln Christian College or Lincoln Christian Church.
Zacha
TEUTOPOLIS -- Joseph H. Zacha, 88, Teutopolis, supervisor at Norge Fedders, died Monday (April 16, 2001).
Memorial services: noon Saturday, St. Francis Catholic Church, Teutopolis.
Arrangements by: Johnson Funeral Home, Effingham.
Memorials: Alzheimer's Association.
Boland
DECATUR -- Robert J. Boland, 82, of Decatur died 8:30 a.m. Sunday (April 22, 2001) in his home.
Mass of Resurrection will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Holy Family Catholic Church. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes. Burial will be in Mount Gilead Cemetery
with military rites. Memorials: Holy Family Catholic Church or St. John's Hospice.
Mr. Boland was born Feb. 13, 1919, in Decatur, the son of Michael and Marie Clements Boland. He was founder and president of Boland Electric from its inception in 1953 to 1986, becoming chairman of the board in 1986 until the sale of the business in 1997 to Springfield Electric. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus 577. He was a former member of the board of directors of the National Association of Electrical Distributors. He also served with the
Army during World War II. He married Carmela Piraino June 21, 1941, in Decatur. She preceded him in death Oct. 9, 1999.
Surviving are his son, Michael Boland of Decatur; daughters, Mrs. Robert (Ann) Wolford of Decatur; Mrs. Ron (Jenny) Brinkmeyer of Sikeston, Mo.; sisters, Ina Renner of Decatur; Mrs. David (Margaret) Thatcher of Decatur; grandchildren, Mrs. Paul (Amy) Chiligiris of Decatur; Tim Wolford of Decatur; Rachael and Molly Brinkmeyer of Sikeston; great-grandson, George Paul Chiligiris of Decatur; many special nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, two sisters and two brothers.
Brown
DECATUR -- Elizabeth A. "Betty" Brown, 80, Decatur, died Saturday (April 21, 2001).
Graveside services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Gilead Cemetery.
Arrangements by: Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Memorials: Dove Inc.
Garren
MAROA -- Deloris Elizabeth Garren, 78, Maroa, died Monday (April 23, 2001).
Arrangements incomplete: Calvert Funeral Home, Maroa.
Garretson
DECATUR -- Lynn E. Garretson, 88, Metamora, father of Robert L. Garretson of Decatur, died Sunday (April 22, 2001).
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Forrest Hill United Methodist Church, Peoria.
Visitation: one hour before services in the church.
Burial: Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria.
Arrangements by: Davison-Fulton Funeral Home, Peoria.
Memorials: Forrest Hill United Methodist Church, Peoria, or Snyder Village.
Hawkins
DECATUR -- Lue Bertha Hawkins, 71, Decatur, died Monday (April 23, 2001).
Arrangements incomplete: Walker Funeral Service and Chapel.
Heneberry
MACON -- Betty L. Heneberry, 74, Macon, died Friday (April 20, 2001).
Services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Ater-Wikoff Funeral Home, Macon.
Visitation: two hours before services. Burial: Macon Cemetery.
Memorials: DMH Home Health and Hospice Services.
Macklin
DECATUR -- Charlie Macklin, 95, Decatur, died Monday (April 23, 2001).
Arrangements incomplete: Walker Funeral Service and Chapel.
Nordmeyer
DECATUR -- George H. Nordmeyer, 89, Decatur, died Thursday (April 19, 2001).
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes.
Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Burial: Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown.
Memorials: First Free Will Baptist Church or DMH Home Health & Hospice Services.
