U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Moorehead
DECATUR -- Lee C. Moorehead, 84, of Batavia, died Friday (March 21, 2003) in Michealsen Health Center, Batavia.
A memorial celebration for Lee Charles Moorehead will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Batavia United Methodist Church. Visitation will be one hour before services in the church. Graveside services will be noon Sunday in Fairlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are
by Yurs-Peterson-Moss Funeral Home, Batavia. Memorials: Memorial Fund of Batavia United Methodist Church or Winifred Davis Moorehead Scholarship Millikin University.
Lee was born Feb. 28, 1919, in Peoria, to Lee Coddington and Dial Winifred Davis Moorehead. His family soon moved to Decatur and at age three, he suffered the loss of his father. He went down the street from his home to Millikin University. In his graduating Class of 1941 was his mother, Winifred, who had returned to complete her degree. He entered Boston University School of Theology and in the summer of 1942, he married Millikin classmate Betty Birmingham of Chicago. They returned to Boston, where Lee finished seminary and Betty earned a master's degree in social work. Lee was ordained into the Methodist Church in 1944, and was first appointed minister to Ohio State University students at the Wesley Foundation and associate pastor of Indianola Methodist Church, Columbus. There followed pastorates in Ada, Chilicothe and Columbus, Ohio. He served four years as professor of preaching and worship in St. Paul School of Theology, Kansas City, Mo. Lee returned to serving churches in Delaware, Ohio, Carbondale and Green Bay and Madison, Wis. He and Betty retired in 1984 to Batavia. Lee was a delegate to General and Jurisdictional Conferences and a member of National Board of Christian Social Concerns. In the summer of 1956, the family went on an exchange pastorate in England. In 1961, he wrote the book "Freedom of the Pulpit" and in retirement, he co-authored the book "Six Stages of a Pastor's Life." For his retirement, First United Methodist Church of Madison published a collection entitled "Sermons to Remember." For many years, he taught around the country at United Methodist Church's Schools for Missions and directed the Wisconsin Conference of United Methodist Church's School for Preaching. In retirement, he served as parish minister at Community United Methodist Church, Naperville and Batavia United Methodist Church, where he was named minister emeritus. Because of Lee's lifelong interest in Abraham Lincoln, for 22 years he directed an annual seminar in Springfield. He was well-known to many prominent Lincoln scholars and authors in the country and regularly had them participate in his seminars. He created the successful Books Between Bites program, first launched in Green Bay and
Madison and later in Batavia, where it has flourished for 16 years. In Batavia, he joined ACCESS, serving as its president and chair of the Heritage Committee. His great interest in the story of Mary Todd Lincoln's brief stay in Batavia led him to establish the annual Lincoln Dinner Theater. He served on the Batavia Library Board and in 1991 was chosen Batavia Citizen of the Year. Together with Betty, Lee coordinated their church's involvement at Hesed House and volunteered there frequently. They delivered Golden Diners meals, volunteered at the Depot Museum, assisted with RSVP and coordinated blood drives. Lee was an extremely inquisitive and vigorous person, dedicating himself to many causes, especially the
civil rights movement and to the exchange of cultures and religions. He thrived on living in university towns and enjoyed theatre, symphony, opera and sporting events.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years; children, David (Joanne Abell) of Gales Ferry, CT; Debbie Thorpe of Salt Lake City, Utah; Becky (Mike) Hoag of Batavia; Tim (Tina Lindsey) of Batavia; grandchildren, David (Karen) Moorehead; Kimberly (Justin) Sprague; Abigail Thorpe; Shannon and Matthew Hoag; Katie Moorehead; Lucas and Daniel Moorehead; great-grandchildren, Ainslee Moorehead; Colby Sprague; sister, Rosemary Barnwell of Oakland, Calif.; brother, Robert (Charlotte) of Olympia Fields; many dear nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; twin sons, Mike and Becky Hoag; brother and sister-in-law, William and Rosemary Moorehead; brother-in-law, Captain Joseph Barnwell; nieces, Dial Barnwell Garms.
Raykowski
DECATUR -- Robert C. Raykowski, 83, of Decatur, formerly of Redmond, Ore., died Tuesday (March 25, 2003).
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, with military rites by Macon County Honor Guard. Fr. Don Brown will officiate. J.J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robert was born July 31, 1919, in Aitkin, Minn. He worked as a Bell Telephone Co. lineman for more than 40 years. Robert proudly served as a military police sergeant in the
Army during World War II, stationed in Italy, France and the African Campaign. He was a lifetime member of American Legion, Knights of Columbus and past member of Episcopal Church in Oregon. He married Helen Warren in 1995, in Redmond.
Surviving are his wife; son, Bruce DeRosier of Bend, Ore.; daughter, Kimberly Jackson of Salem, Ore.; stepdaughter, Arletta (Ken) Schrishuhn of Decatur; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Lorraine; daughter, Toni Hollen; three sisters; one brother.
Wood
DECATUR -- Gertrude Agnes Wood, 90, Decatur, died Saturday (March 22, 2003).
Graveside services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Graceland Cemetery. No visitation. Arrangements by: Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memorials: American Lung Association or Humane Society.
Akeman
VANDALIA -- Hallie H. Akeman, 95, Vandalia, homemaker, died Tuesday (March 25, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia. Memorials: First Christian Church, Vandalia.
Andrews
YALE -- Harry W. "Bill" Andrews, 59, Yale, formerly of Newton, died Monday (March 24, 2003).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Buchanan Funeral Home, Newton. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Newton, with military rites. Memorials: to the family.
Beals
GAYS -- Helen Beals, Gays, died Tuesday (March 25, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Schilling Funeral Home, Mattoon.
Calhoun
NOKOMIS -- Wilma Calhoun, 80, of Springfield passed away 11 a.m. Monday (March 24, 2003) in Memorial Medical Center, Springfield.
Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Agnes Church, Springfield, with the Rev. Robert Becker officiating. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday in Staab Funeral Home, Springfield, with 4 p.m. prayer. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Springfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Agnes Church, Kidney Foundation or American Heart Association.
Wilma was born July 10, 1922, in Nokomis, the daughter of Tony and Clara Nardi Zanardi. She was a resident of Springfield most of her life. She was an accountant for the State of Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, retiring after 17 years of service. She was a member of St. Agnes Church and St. Agnes Alter and Rosary Society.
Surviving are her daughter, Shirley A. (Robert) Cowles of Springfield; sons, James Calhoun of Decatur; Tony (Lyn) Calhoun of Springfield; five grandchildren; sister, Erma (Alfred) Watkins of Springfield; several nieces and nephews; four cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Delaney
CLINTON -- Nova A. Delaney, 96, of Lecanto, Fla., formerly of Clinton, died 8:30 a.m. Monday (March 24, 2003) in Nature Coast Lodge, Lecanto.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Wapella, with the Rev. Fr. Gordon Pillon officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, with 7 p.m. Rosary. Burial will be in Mausoleum Park Cemetery, Clinton. Memorials: Dr. John Warner Hospital Foundation.
Mrs. Delaney was born March 1, 1907, in Wapella, the daughter of John Greene and Edna Hills. She was affiliated with Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Beverly Hills, Fla. Mrs. Delaney was a former teacher in the Decatur School District and a partner of Delaney Grain and Lumber Co., Wapella. She attended Millikin University and was a member of Sigma Alpha Iota Sorority. She was a longtime member of St. John's Catholic Church, Clinton. She moved from Clinton to Lecanto in 1996. She married J. Russell Delaney on June 22, 1935, in Wapella. Russell passed away on Nov. 21, 1994.
Surviving are her sons, John L. (Kay) Delaney of Skaneateles, N.Y.; Russell E. (Judy) Delaney of Lecanto; grandchildren, Sheila Clark; Karen Findling; Russ Delaney; Larry Delaney; Mark Delaney; Joe Delaney; Lauren Dunn; 14 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
Frantz
ATWOOD -- Gary Lee Frantz, 48, Atwood, died Monday (March 24, 2003).
Graveside services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mackville Cemetery, Atwood. Arrangements by: Hilligoss-Shrader Funeral Home, Atwood. Memorials: to the family.
Howe
MARTINSVILLE -- Gladys Howe, 91, Martinsville, died Monday (March 24, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Willow Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Martinsville. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville. Burial: Butternut Cemetery, Orange Township.
Lomascolo
CLINTON -- Mary Lomascolo, 74, Clinton, died Tuesday (March 25, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton. Memorials: American Lung Association.
Opfer
ST PETER -- Kenneth Opfer, 77, St. Peter, died Tuesday (March 25, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Pagel Funeral Home, St. Peter.
Owens
MATTOON -- Arnold Reed "Arnie" Owens, 79, Mattoon, died Sunday (March 23, 2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Schilling Funeral Home, Mattoon. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Burial: Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon. Memorials: First General Baptist Church.
Pearcy
ALTAMONT -- Samuel C. "Sam" Pearcy, 54, Altamont, truck driver, died Monday (March 24, 2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Meinhart-Neal Funeral Home, Effingham. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial: Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Effingham. Memorials: to the family.
Reeder
TUSCOLA -- Margueriete Reeder, 90, Tuscola, died Saturday (March 22, 2003).
Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Tuscola United Methodist Church. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Hilligoss-Shrader Funeral Home, Tuscola. Burial: Lewis Cemetery, Tuscola. Memorials: Tuscola United Methodist Church or Douglas County Museum Association.
Skelton
NOBLE -- Mary E. Skelton, 80, Noble, died Tuesday (March 25, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Summers-Kistler Funeral Homes, Noble.
Smith
SULLIVAN -- Dan L. Smith, 78, Greencastle, Ind., formerly of Sullivan, died Tuesday (March 25, 2003).
Memorial services: 5 p.m. Friday, Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle. Visitation: one hour before services. Memorials: A-Way Home Emergency Shelter, Greencastle.
Turner
TAYLORVILLE -- Carl Richard "Ricky" Turner, 33, Taylorville, iron worker, died Saturday (March 22, 2003).
Services: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sutton Memorial Home, Taylorville, with cremation rites. Visitation: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Gandy
DECATUR -- Danny Neil Gandy, 61, Decatur, died Monday (March 24, 2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Visitation was Thursday. Burial: Salem Cemetery. Memorials: Richland Community College Foundation.
