U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Haikalis
DECATUR -- Jennie D. Haikalis, 91, Oakland, Calif., formerly of Decatur, died Dec. 26, 2002.
Trisagion services were Dec. 29 in the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension, Oakland. Funeral services were Dec. 31 in St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Downey, Calif. Burial: Rose Hills Cemetery, Whittier. Memorials: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.
Member: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and Philoptohos Society. Survivors: sons, Peter Haikalis, Berkeley, Calif.; George Haikalis, New York City, N.Y.; Chris Haikalis, Anaheim Hills, Calif.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Preceded by: husband, Dennis.
Hale
DECATUR -- Charles N. "Charley" Hale, 84, Decatur, retired from Jan San Supply, died Sunday (Jan. 5, 2003).
Graveside services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, with military rites. No visitation. Arrangements by: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes. Memorials: Salvation
Army or donor s choice.
Josserand
DECATUR -- Larry J. Josserand, 56, Indianapolis, Ind., formerly of Decatur, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, G.H. Hermann Funeral Home, Greenwood, Ind. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Glenns Valley, Ind.
Vietname War
Army veteran. Member: Casuals Band and Sounds Unlimited Band. Survivors: parents, Joe D. and Dorothy McCoy Josserand, Decatur; wife, Carol Josserand, Indianapolis; son, Ryan J. Josserand, Indianapolis; daughter, Alicia Owen, Arizona; sister, Sharon Weaver, Decatur; three grandchildren. Preceded by: one son.
Kotlowski
DECATUR -- Emily Kotlowski, 86, Decatur, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home.
Kuzel
MOUNT ZION -- Edith Gentile Kuzel, 82, Springfield, formerly of Chicago, died Sunday (Jan. 5, 2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Catherine of Siena Church, West Dundee. Visitation: 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee, and one hour before services in the church. Burial: Mount Emblem, Elm Hurst.
Survivors: sons, Ted (Ange), Mount Zion; John (Janet), Chicago; Henry (Tami), Springfield; Frank (Cathy), Carpentersville; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Preceded by: parents and husband, Theodore.
Nolan
DECATUR -- Marie E. Nolan, 87, Springfield, aunt of Bill Wilcockson of Decatur, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003).
Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Friday, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Springfield. Visitation: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Springfield. Arrangements by: Staab Funeral Home, Springfield. Memorials: St. John s Hospital Foundation.
Ruthrauff
DECATUR -- Preston Derry Ruthrauff, 83, Decatur, died Saturday (Jan. 4, 2003).
Services: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Paul s Lutheran Church. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Burial: Mount Gilead Cemetery. Memorials: St. Paul s Lutheran Church or American Legion Post 105.
Silva
DECATUR -- Barbara Walker Silva, of Salinas, Calif. died Nov. 24, 2002.
A celebration of life was in her home and well-attended by family, friends and students. She rests at Chapel of the Chimes, Oakland, Calif. Memorials: Animal Friends, P.O. Box 51083, Pacific Grove, Calif.
Mrs. Silva was born Barbara Jean Walker Jan. 6, 1927, to Frances and Oscar Walker of Decatur. A talented young singer, she attended Decatur schools and left home as a teen to pursue her career after auditioning locally for the Ben Bradley Orchestra. Her
success included performances with many big bands, jazz and popular groups, including the June Christy Ensemble, Buddy Rich Band and Chris Ibaniz, and she performed in Las Vegas as the opening act for Frank Sinatra's Rat Pack. She graced many stages such as the Top of the Mark and the Fairmont, San Francisco; Jack London Square, Oakland; and in Lake Tahoe, Calif. As a member of the American Federation of musicians, she was contracted with Decca Records and did voiceover commercials for the tourism industry.
She retired in Monterey County, Calif., where she became a beloved vocal teacher. Her students now perform widely in dramas, musical theatre and other performing arts. This elegant, stylish and dynamic beauty was known as a gourmet chef and a warm, entertaining hostess. She was a philanthropist to several animal care organizations. She is greatly missed.
Surviving are her sister, Lois Walker Bates; nieces, Kathleen Walker Crum and Rose Marie Dooley Perius; nephews, James Walker Jr.; Stephen Walker; Harold Sloatman; Dan Sloatman; and many relatives in Kuaui, Hawaii.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Charles MacFerrin, Len Baldaramos and Frank Silva; sister, Eileen Dooley; and brothers, James and Stanley Walker.
Snelson
NIANTIC -- Robert L. Snelson, 67, Niantic, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home.
Vickers
MACON -- Agnes L. Vickers, 93, Macon, formerly of Chicago, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003).
No services. Arrangements by: Seitz Funeral Home, Moweaqua.
Webb
DECATUR -- Elizabeth May Webb, 75, Decatur, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Buck
PANA -- Stanley C. Buck, 80, Pana, retired from the Air Force, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, McCracken-Dean Funeral Home, Pana. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery, with military rites by Inter Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County.
World War II,
Korean War and Vietname War Air Force veteran. Member: Pana Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4431. Survivors: brothers, Ivan Buck and Leroy Buck, both of Ramsey; Perry Buck, Forsyth; sisters, Leatha Messina, St. Charles, Mo.; Louella Goldsborough, Brownstown. Preceded by: parents, wife, Evelyn, two brothers and one sister.
Calvert
ROBINSON -- Mary L. Calvert, 71, Robinson, homemaker, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003).
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Pulliam Funeral Home, Oblong. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and until time of services Thursday. Burial: Mound Cemetery, Jasper County. Memorials: American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.
Crouch
HERRICK -- Forrest James Crouch, 94, formerly of Newton and Herrick, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003).
Services: 12:30 p.m. Friday, Grace United Methodist Church, Newton. Visitation: two hours before services. Arrangements by: Crain Funeral Home, Herrick. Burial: Myers Cemetery, Herrick.
Member: Herrick United Methodist Church. Survivors: daughter, Barbara Ridgeway, Newton; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded by: parents.
Dagen
GREENVILLE -- James Robert Dagen, 77, Greenville, Bond County Country Store owner, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003).
Graveside services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Mount Auburn Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Donnell-Wiegand Funeral Home, Greenville. Memorials: Hospice of Bond County and Bond County Senior s Center.
Fathauer
DALTON CITY -- Louise A. Fathauer, 71, Dalton City, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003).
Memorial services: at a later date, First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by: Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memorials: Decatur Area Arts Council, Decatur Genealogical Society or Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois (CCSCI) Charitable Fund.
Freeman
XENIA -- James E. Freeman, 74, Xenia, retired electrician, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial: Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia. Memorials: Oak Mound Christian Church or Clay County Cancer Support Group.
Garcia
LOVINGTON -- Joann Foster Garcia, 72, Lovington, retired LPN, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Hewitt Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials: donor s choice.
Grissom
GREENUP -- Marcella P. Grissom, 76, Peoria, formerly of Greenup, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003). Arrangements by: Bishop Funeral Home, Greenup.
Hutton
CHARLESTON -- James G. Hutton, 60, Kirkland, Wash., formerly of Charleston, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2002).
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Westminster Chapel, Kirkland. Visitation: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Green Funeral Home, Kirkland, and one hour before services in the church. Burial: Kirkland City Cemetery.
Survivors: wife, Jan Hutton; children, Jamie; Jeff; Joel; Julee; Joni; Jeremy; three grandchildren; mother, Joan; brothers, David Hutton; Phillip Hutton; Tom Hutton; sister, Mary.
Johnson
FLORA -- Earl G. Johnson, 85, Flora, retired Flora VFW manager, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military rites. Memorials: Flora Church of the Nazarene.
