U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Lenover
DECATUR -- Hershel Lyle Lenover, 69, of Decatur died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) in his home.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday in Graceland Cemetery, with Pastor Ron Howerton officiating. J.J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Hershel was born Jan. 27, 1933, in Decatur, the son of Paul Tillman and Lula Butler. He had worked as a security guard. He attended church at Maranatha Assembly of God.
Surviving are his brothers, Richard L. Lenover of Decatur; Virgil P. Lenover of Riverside, Calif.; sisters, Wanda (Winfield) Campbell and Elsie M. (Robert) Brown, all of Mira Loma, Calif.; Ruth Pyles of Decatur; several nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Melvin Lenover and sister, Ruby Crisp.
Valla
DECATUR -- David B. Valla, 49, of Aurora died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) in Boise, Idaho.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday in Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 24021 W. Royal Worlington Drive, Naperville. Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Aurora. Memorials in Mr. Valla's name may be made to the Thistle Class Sailing Association.
He was born Dec. 10, 1953, in Brooklyn, N.Y. He had been a resident of Aurora for the past 5 1/2 years. He was a former resident of Battle Creek, Mich., and Decatur. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics and was very active in the alumni association at Virginia Tech. He was employed as a manager for ORACLE, and he had formerly worked for Dean Foods. In 1995, he served as president of the Thistle Class Sailing Association and most recently was serving on the board of directors as the regional vice president for the Great Lakes Region. He was a member of the U. S. Sailing Association. He was a strong promoter of sailing, especially for youth, and was a licensed private pilot and a member of the AOPA. He was an avid tennis player, loved woodworking and was an accomplished pianist and guitarist.
Surviving are his wife, Janet (nee Enloe) Valla of Aurora; daughters, Stacy and Kelly Valla, both of Naperville; Vanessa Pegram of Aurora; son, Ben Pegram of Aurora; grandmother, Anne Borkowski of Naperville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruben and Dianne (nee Borkowski) Rodriguez.
Chance
DECATUR -- Doris Helen Chance, 83, of Arcola, formerly of Decatur, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) in Arcola.
No services are planned at this time. Private burial will take place at a later date. J.J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Doris was born on Jan. 31, 1919, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Walter C. and Wanda E. Gross Warren. She worked as a seamstress for many years.
Surviving are her daughter, Charlotte May of Decatur; grandchildren, Quentin Smith, Gavin Smith and Chad Landers; great-grandchild, Shelbey Smith.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Arney
MARTINSVILLE -- Stanley Arney, 71, Martinsville, farmer, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003).
Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Burial: Island Grove Cemetery, Martinsville. Memorials: Martinsville Bible Church.
Batman
MOWEAQUA -- Nancy Jo Batman, 59, Moweaqua, manager for Hieronymus Mueller Museum, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003).
Memorial services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Central Christian Church, Decatur. Arrangements by: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes. In lieu of flowers, memorials: Dove Inc.
Brommel
CLINTON -- Wilma Ruth Brommel, 72, Arlington Heights, formerly of Clinton, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton.
Dufrain
NEWTON -- Pearl Dufrain, 83, Newton, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Buchanan Funeral Home, Newton.
Faires
NEOGA -- Frances Catherine Faires, 95, Neoga, formerly of Kankankee, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003).
Graveside services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Lone Tree Cemetery, Lone Tree, Iowa. No visitation. Arrangements by: Shrader Funeral Home, Arcola. Memorials: Heartland Christian Village, Neoga.
Ford
ROBINSON -- Ruby Ford, 96, Robinson, retired beautician, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Pulliam Funeral Homes, Robinson.
Nation
TAYLORVILLE -- Michael D. Nation Jr., 33, Taylorville, machinist, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003).
Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Taylorville. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Shafer Funeral Home, Taylorville. Burial: Glenhaven Memorial Gardens, Taylorville. Memorials: Brady Nation Educational Fund.
Rader
MOWEAQUA -- Kenneth William Rader, 81, of Moweaqua died 10:15 a.m. Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) in St. Mary's Hospital.
Services will be 11 a.m. Monday in Seitz Funeral Home, Moweaqua, with the Rev. Charles K. Jacobs officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, with full military honors by InterVeterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County. Memorials: Moweaqua Ambulance Service.
Kenny was born Dec. 21, 1921, in Loami, a son of Homer and Allie Connor Rader. He retired from Caterpillar Tractor Co. after 30 years of service. He owned and operated Raders Sporting Goods in Moweaqua for 35 years. He was a member of American Legion Post 370, World War II
Army veteran and a member of Ducks Unlimited.
Surviving are his sons, Richard and wife Penne of Snoqualmie, Wash.; Robert and wife Sheila of Lovington; daughters, JoLynn Baldwin of Champaign; Linda Allen-Ogle of Taylorville; Rhonda and husband Kip Brooks of Decatur; Brenda Johnson and Candace Schinzler, both of Moweaqua; brothers, Ernst and wife Esther of Springfield; Walter of Brentwood, Mo.; sister, Norma Jean Murphy of Pensacola, Fla.; 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Kenny was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved the outdoors. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
Sears
WILLOW HILL -- Mark James Sears, 34, Vincennes, Ind., formerly of Willow Hill, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Buchanan Funeral Home, Newton.
Miller
ARTHUR -- Golda Marie Miller, 90, of Brownstown, Ind., formerly of Arthur, died 10:20 a.m. Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) in Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown.
Services will be 11 a.m. Monday in Shrader Funeral Home, 431 S. Vine St., Arthur, with the Rev. Jack Belk and the Rev. Michael Johnson officiating. Visitation will be two hours before services. Burial will be in Arthur Cemetery. Memorials: Vine Street Christian Church, Arthur, or Hoosier Christian Village.
Mrs. Miller was born July 24, 1912, in Arthur, a daughter of Albert C. and Julia Anna Graves Day. She was a member of the Vine Street Christian Church. She worked at Dottie's Fashions in Arthur for several years and was a receptionist for Drs. Messmore and Platzbecker Clinic in Arthur for several years. She married Leon F. Miller on Jan. 20, 1938, in Arcola. He preceded her in death on Feb. 27, 1975.
Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Sidney (Ann) Zabel of Brownstown; two granddaughters; sister, Irene Pennell of Arthur; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
Smith
EFFINGHAM -- Don W. Smith, 85, Effingham, formerly of Edgewood, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003).
Services: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Pagel Funeral Home, Edgewood. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Edgewood Cemetery. Memorials: American Heart Association.
Smith
GREENVILLE -- Martha E. Smith, 85, Greenville, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003).
Services: 3 p.m. Sunday, Young Funeral Home, Greenville. Visitation: two hours before services. Burial: Payne Cemetery, Keyesport. Memorials: Payne Cemetery.
Stingel
CHARLESTON -- Dustin W. Stingel, 19, Charleston, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003).
Services: at a later date, Friendship Baptist Church, Charleston. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Adams Funeral Chapel, Charleston. Private family inurnment: Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. Memorials: Outlaws Jr. Football League of Charleston.
Stringer
ASSUMPTION -- William L. "Abe" Stringer, 78, Assumption, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Seitz Funeral Home, Moweaqua.
Westendorf
MONTROSE -- Oliver Bernard Westendorf, 78, Montrose, retired postmaster, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, St. Rose Catholic Church, Montrose. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Meinhart-Neal Funeral Home, Effingham. Burial: St. Rose Catholic Church Cemetery, Montrose.
Augustine
DECATUR -- Laura H. Augustine, 98, of Decatur died 4:58 p.m. Friday (Jan. 31, 2003) in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes with visitation one hour before services. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials: St. John's Lutheran Church or Lutheran School Association.
Mrs. Augustine was born July 20, 1904, in Decatur, the daughter of Gottfried and Mary Roarick Hill. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and was employed at the Macon County Abstract Office, Decatur. She married Arthur A. Augustine on June 17, 1931, in Decatur. He preceded her in death.
Surviving are her brothers, Ed Hill and Clarence Hill, both of Decatur; nieces, Roberta Lind of St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Guy (Carol) Weshinskey of Belleville; nephew, John Hill and wife Ellen of Algonquin.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brothers, Robert and Henry.
