U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Wickell
KENNEY -- Ethel Mae DeWolfe Wickell, 88, of Kenney, died 10:24 p.m. Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) in her residence.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Kenney Christian Church with Robert Guy and Brandon Moore officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney. Memorials: Kenney Christian Church, Kenney Civic League or Kenney Heritage Association.
Mrs. Wickell was born May 8, 1914, in Assumption, the daughter of William R. DeWolfe and Marie Reber. She was affiliated with Kenney Christian Church. She married Wales Aughenbaugh on Sept. 1, 1937. He preceded her in death July 19, 1961. She then married Andrew Cutwright on Feb. 2, 1974. He preceded her in death June 7, 1986. She then married David Wickell on June 16, 1990. He preceded her in death Sept. 7, 1994.
Surviving are her daughters, Sandy (Randy) Molitoris of Kenney; Jan Aughenbaugh of Hendersonville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Brian, Dustin and Nicole Molitoris, all of Kenney; four nieces; one nephew; brother, Ralph DeWolfe of Loveland, Colo.; sisters, Frances DeWolfe of Decatur; Elizabeth Shulke of Bonita Beach, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her son, Don Aughenbaugh; parents; and one brother, Warren DeWolfe.
Winter
EFFINGHAM -- Samuel Paul Winter, 82, of Effingham died 6:45 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003) in the Lutheran Care Center, Altamont.
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. John's Lutheran Church, Effingham, with the Rev. Theodore Gall officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Kull Funeral Home, Altamont, and one hour before services
Wednesday in the church. Burial: Arborcrest Memorial Park, Effingham, with military rites. Memorials: St. John's Lutheran Church Building Fund, the Lutheran Care Center or donor's choice.
Mr. Winter was born Dec. 27, 1920, in rural Fayette County, near Altamont, the son of Charles and Bertha Lorenz Winter. He was a professional truck driver and instructor with more than 4 million accident-free miles spanning a 45-year career. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Effingham, and VFW Post 7676, Altamont, serving several years as senior vice-commander. He was a World War II
Army veteran with the 198th Regiment Anti-Air Craft Division, serving in the South Pacific. He was honorably discharged on Jan. 1, 1946, achieving the rank of staff sergeant. He married Gertrude Mildred Hoffmeister on April 21, 1946, in Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Altamont.
Surviving are his wife of Effingham; son, Howard Winter and wife Deb of Altamont; daughter, Patricia Milleville and husband Larry of Effingham; grandchildren, Brian Milleville and Sara Milleville, both of Effingham; Beth Winter of Bloomington; Carie Winter and Neil Winter, both of Altamont; sisters-in-law, Irene Esch and husband Harold of Effingham; Eleonore Winter, Altamont; five nieces; five nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Marilyn Winter; son-in-law, Marvin Wendling; brothers, Louis Winter and wife Lottie; John Winter and wife Gertrude; Arthur Winter; sisters, Ida Zimmerman and husband William; Julia Klitzing and husband Albert; and sister Irene Winter in infancy.
Zarka
CASEY -- Joseph Zarka, 80, Casey, retired superintendent of Casey Ettelbrick Shoe Co., died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003).
Private services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Markwell & Son Funeral Home, Casey. No visitation. Burial: Cumberland Cemetery, Casey. Memorials: donor's choice.
Allen-Merlo
MOUNT ZION -- Opal Marie Allen-Merlo, 91, of Mount Zion died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003).
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in J.J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. until services. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown. Memorials: Heritage Manor Nursing Home or donor's choice.
Opal was born Jan. 28, 1912, in Decatur, the daughter of Alva and Maude Powell Scroggins. She was a homemaker and attended the Methodist Church most of her life. She married Roland Allen in 1937. He preceded her in death in 1969. She then married Frank Merlo in 1972 and he preceded her in death in 1996.
Surviving are her daughters, Sheila (Donald) Brunner of Oakley; Beverly Fink of Mount Zion; sister, Emogene Carroll of Decatur; son-in-law, Bruce (Jackie) Fink; niece, Evelyn of Chicago; cousin, Juanita (Kenneth) Hart of Springfield; special friends, Ron Smith, Bessie Grolla and Kurt (Lynette) Bricker; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and one brother.
The family would like to send a heartfelt thank-you to the entire staff and extended family of Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Dr. D. Patel, Dr. G. Patel and Dr. Atluri, as well as their staff.
Ashenfelter
MOUNT ZION -- Charles Ashenfelter Jr., 81, Crystal Lake, retired Illinois Bell employee, died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003).
Memorial services: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 15, University Methodist Church, Peoria. Burial: Mount Zion Cemetery. Arrangements by: Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock. Memorials: Alzheimer's Association.
Blackerby
DECATUR -- Dennis M. Blackerby, 58, Decatur, retired from U.S. Postal Service, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Wallace-Carroll Funeral Home, Herrick. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Burial: Myers Cemetery, Herrick.
Army and Air Force veteran. Member: Single Action Shooting Society and Long 9. Survivors: daughters, Denise Blackerby, Dallas, Texas; Jill Burns, Katy, Texas; Kristi Arechiga, La Porte, Texas; sisters, Karen Cothern, Ramsey; Patty Blackerby, Farina; three grandsons. Preceded by: parents and infant sister.
Branson
DECATUR -- James Earl Branson, 64, of Orange, Calif., died Wednesday (Feb. 12, 2003).
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in Fair Havens Cemetery, Santa Ana, Calif. Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Rose Hill Funeral Home, Garden Grove, Calif.
Surviving are his son, Kerry Branson of Decatur; grandchildren, Shane Branson, Corey Yates and Misty and Tiffany Giles, all of Decatur.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Branson; father, Harry Branson; and daughter, Michelle Branson Giles.
Emas
DECATUR -- Doris A. Emas, 76, Appleton, Wis., formerly of Decatur, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003).
No services. Arrangements by: Wichmann Funeral Homes, Appleton, Wis.
Harper
DECATUR -- D. Edna Harper, 81, Decatur died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Macon Cemetery. Memorials: Lutheran School Association Sports Complex.
Hart
DECATUR -- Frances Harold Hart, 81, Decatur, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home.
Robinson
DECATUR -- Mildred Robinson, 55, Decatur, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003).
Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery.
Snow
DECATUR -- Mary A. Snow, 90, of Decatur, formerly of Bethany, died 6:10 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) in St. Mary's Hospital.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan, with visitation one hour before services. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials: donor's choice.
Mrs. Snow was born June 13, 1912, in Bethany, the daughter of Edd and Olive Sharp Cordray. She was a member of Divernon Methodist Church and a former member of Rebekah Lodge. She married Carl H. Snow on April 1, 1929, in Bethany. He preceded her in death Jan. 17, 1987.
Surviving are her son, Ryland Snow of Herscher; daughters, Olive Ann Foreman of Tuscola; Audrey G. Richardson of Divernon; sister, Pauline Moses of Arthur; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, two sisters and one son.
Wright
DECATUR -- Donald W. Wright, 68, of Decatur, died 9:55 a.m. Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) in his home.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday in Boiling Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes.
Donald was born Jan. 7, 1935, in Sullivan, the son of Leonard and Nina Bernice Baugher Wright. He most recently owned and operated Don's Kleen Rite, and prior to that he owned and operated Wright's Carpet Cleaning for many years. He enjoyed fishing. He married Wilma E. "Sally" Farrar on June 27, 1956. She preceded him in death in 1995.
Surviving are his sons, Donald M. Wright and wife Julia of Decatur; David "Chris" Wright of Decatur; Alan M. Wright and wife Wendy of Los Angeles, Calif.; grandchildren, Danielle, Samantha, Justin, Jessica and Max Wright; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Mykaela and Damon Wright.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and one brother.
Miller
DECATUR -- Loren Harold Miller, 78, Paxton, formerly of Decatur, died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Stuckey
DECATUR -- Josephine T. Stuckey, 97, Decatur, Decatur Plating Co. co-founder, died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003).
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Thursday, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Memorials: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
