U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Avery
HAMMOND -- Leonard "Len" Avery, 72, of Hammond died 8:50 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 28, 2003) in his home.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday in Hilligoss-Shrader Funeral Home, Atwood, with Dr. Jay Adrain officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Hammond Cemetery. Memorials: DMH Home Health & Hospice Services.
Mr. Avery was born Nov. 22, 1930, in Nokomis, the son of Philip and Edith Whitaker Avery. He was a former auto mechanics instructor. He enjoyed playing and was an avid fast pitch softball fan.
He was a member of Hammond Missionary Baptist Church and Blue Sky Operator's CB Club. He married Cynthia Ann Conour on Nov. 7, 1953, in Hammond.
Surviving are his wife; daughters, Debra Edwards and husband Richard W. of Decatur; Robin Phelps of Arthur; grandchildren, Steve Yocum, Kelly Edwards, Rena Vincent and Amanda Phelps.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister.
The family would like to thank everyone at the DMH Cancer Center and Hospice for their wonderful care and assistance. The family would especially like to thank Alice Boylan and Katie Dick for all their help.
DeVore
TAYLORVILLE -- Gladys M. DeVore, 79, Taylorville, retired homemaker, died Tuesday (Jan. 28, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sutton Memorial Home Chapel, Taylorville. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Burial: Anderson Cemetery, Palmer.
Member: First United Methodist Church, Taylorville. Survivors: sons, Carl E., Kincaid; Larry Williams, Palmer; brother, Norville Watson, Danville; sister, Gleeda Rose, Cairo; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceded by: parents, husbands, Carl Williams and Earl DeVore; three sisters.
Eveland
ROBINSON -- Harvey L. Eveland, 69, Robinson, died Tuesday (Jan. 28, 2003).
Services: 4 p.m. Saturday, Pulliam Funeral Home, Robinson. Visitation: two hours before services. Burial at a later date with military rites. Memorials: Veterans of Foreign Wars Transportation Fund.
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ARTHUR -- Mary Elizabeth Blaudow, 90, of Arthur died 8:45 a.m. Wednesday (Jan. 29, 2003) in St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday in Shrader Funeral Home, Arthur, with the Rev. Ralph Deal and the Rev. Kenneth Roedder officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Arthur Cemetery. Memorials: Arthur Fire Department.
Mrs. Blaudow was born March 9, 1912, in Champaign, the daughter of George and Rebecca Masher Herme. She was a retired cook for Arthur Grade School. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ. She was also a member of Arthur Senior Citizens. She loved to quilt, cook, sew and travel. She married Francis Fred Blaudow Sr. on June 27, 1931, in Charleston. He preceded her in death July 5, 1974.
Surviving are her sons, Francis Blaudow Jr. of Arthur; Jerry Blaudow of Tuscola; Ronnie Blaudow of Mattoon; daughter, Patty Janusik of Arthur; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, one son, one grandchild, one brother and one sister.
Caruso
WILLOW HILL -- Jack A. Caruso, 90, Crystal Lake, formerly of Willow Hill, died Wednesday (Jan. 29, 2003).
Graveside services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mound Cemetery. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Buchanan Funeral Home, Newton. Memorials: American Cancer Society.
Kettelkamp
NOKOMIS -- R.C. "Drum" Kettelkamp, 95, of Nokomis died 5:50 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 28, 2003) in his home.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday in First United Methodist Church, Nokomis. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Sutton Funeral Home, Nokomis, with 8 p.m. Masonic rites. Burial will be in Kettelkamp Cemetery, Nokomis.
Mr. Kettelkamp was born March 25, 1907, in Christian County, the son of Benjamin and Mary Brockman Kettelkamp. He retired from State of Illinois Public Health and owned and operated Drums Feed Store and Drums Motel and Service Station. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, AF & AM 456 Masonic, Ansar Shrine and Order of the Eastern Star. He married Marie Hall on Dec. 22, 1935.
Surviving are his wife; son, Gary Kettelkamp of Clifton Springs, N.Y.; daughter, Cheryl Jostes of Nokomis; brother, Paul "Pete" and wif e Betty Kettelkamp; sisters, Clara Engleman and Marlon Kettelkamp; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Fred and Milton Kettelkamp; sisters, Edna Kettelkamp; Ada Best.
Dunn
LINCOLN -- Fay E. Dunn, 94, Lincoln, homemaker, died Monday (Jan. 27, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Harmony Cemetery, Beason. No visitation. Arrangements by: Holland & Barry Funeral Home, Lincoln.
Flynn
BETHANY -- Hazel C. Flynn, 83, of Greenville, S.C., formerly of Bethany, died 1 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 25, 2003) in National Health Care, Greenville.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany, with visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials: Greenville Zoo.
Hazel was born Sept. 8, 1919, in Bethany, the daughter of W.S. and Dessie Mayfield Clark. She graduated from Bethany High School and St. John's Nursing School, Springfield. She was in the
Army Nurse Corps, serving as Lieutenant during World War II and during the Vietname War. She retired from the Veterans Administration Hospital after 30 years of service working in Amarillo, Texas, Kerrville, Texas and Dallas, Texas as assistant chief of nursing. She was a lifetime member of the Red Cross, receiving many awards for her dedication to her career and volunteer work.
Surviving are her son, Dan Flynn of Greer, S.C.; daughter, Kathleen Reynolds of Greenville; brothers, Wayne Clark of Decatur; Marvin Clark of Ramsey; Ivan Clark of Bethany; sisters, Helen Baird of Bethany; Ruth Craig of Sullivan; Ardith Capshaw of Decatur; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
Hardy
FLORA -- Helen B. Hardy, 89, Hanley Hills, Mo., formerly of Flora, died Wednesday (Jan. 29, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora.
Kauffman
ARCOLA -- Joseph William Kauffman, 77, Arcola, retired farmer, died Tuesday (Jan. 28, 2003).
Services: 9 a.m. Friday, family residence, 360 E. CR. 400 N., Arcola. Visitation: anytime before services. Burial: Miller Cemetery, Arcola.
Member: Old Order Amish Faith. Survivors: wife, Alma Kauffman, Arcola; sons, Willard Kauffman and Lynn Kauffman, both of Arcola; Robert Kauffman, Tuscola; daughters, Marilyn Otto and Alta Fern Kauffman, both of Arcola; Ruth Ann Pinson, Atwood; sisters, Edna Miller and Mary Ann Miller, both of Arthur; 19 grandchildren. Preceded by: parents; three brothers; one sister.
McCord
ARTHUR -- William C. "Bill" McCord, 78, Arthur, died Wednesday (Jan. 29, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Shrader Funeral Home, Arthur.
Nave
ROBINSON -- Ralph Eugene Nave, 87, Robinson, retired farmer, died Wednesday (Jan. 29, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pulliam Funeral Home, Robinson. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Burial: Olive Branch Cemetery, Clark County, with military graveside rites.
Newby
HUMBOLDT -- Elizabeth Belle "Betty" Furry Newby, 74, of Humboldt went to be with her mother, Fern Elsie Annis, and the Lord Wednesday (Jan. 29, 2003) at the home of her son, Kenneth Dean Newby, in Humboldt.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Edwards Funeral Home, Arcola, with visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Betty requested that donations be made to Lincolnland Hospice, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Lung Association or Mount Zion General Baptist Church.
Betty was born Sept. 27, 1928, in Charleston, the daughter of Charles Edward and Fern Elsie Annie Furry. She is best described as a mother and family matriarch first, then as an artist, poet and author. While her six children were growing up, she kept busy during the day cooking meals, doing laundry, gardening and playing with her children, although at night, her literary talents emerged. Her love of family and friends is clearly displayed in her five published books, "Open Line" (1979), "Life is Love and Love is Life" (1982), "Memories from Mother's Cream Pitcher" (1993), "Bits 'N' Pieces of Our Fifty Years" (1997) and "Howdy, Howdy, Howdy" (2002). Even after Betty was diagnosed with lung cancer, she continued to work on her final book, "Between You and Me," which will be finished by her family. This book was dedicated to the memory of Betty and will be a collection of stories from family and friends on their life's interactions with this wonderful woman. During her illness, Betty still managed to write to our 535 U.S. Congressional Representatives and Senators, urging them to fight to keep "In God We Trust" on our currency. She was a member of Mount Zion General Baptist Church, where she served as chorister and member of the choir. She was a firm believer in God and spread her spirituality to everyone she met. She married John Robert Newby on Aug. 3, 1947, in her home in Charleston.
Surviving are her husband, "Bob"; children, Kenneth Newby and wife Carol of Humboldt; Kathie Whitley and husband Michael of Mount Zion; Rex Newby and wife Martha of Huntington, W.Va.; John Newby of Boulder, Colo.; David Newby and wife Sarah of Mattoon; Becky Bleibaum and husband Kevin of Santa Rosa, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; twin brother, William "Bill" Furry and wife Wanda and younger brother, Carl Furry and wife Evelyn, all of Charleston; sister, Elsie Carter and husband Charles of Beaver Dam, Wis.
She was preceded in death by one stillborn child and grandchildren, Rachel Alexa Newby and Ross David Newby.
She will be sorely missed by all who were privileged enough to know her.
Redman
ALTAMONT -- Martha Gertrude Redman, 92, Altamont, retired waitress, died Tuesday (Jan. 28, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont. Visitation: two hours before services. Graveside services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Cumberland Cemetery, Casey. Memorials: Lutheran Care Center.
Smith
ASSUMPTION -- Lucille Smith, 85, Assumption, died Wednesday (Jan. 29, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Lockart & Sons Funeral Home, Shelbyville.
