U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Goddard
DECATUR -- Mary Durbin Goddard, 81, Ames, Iowa, formerly of Decatur, died Wednesday (March 26, 2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. James Catholic Church. Burial: Smyser Cemetery, Gays. Arrangements by: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes.
Johnson
DECATUR -- Jordan Lee Johnson, infant son of Tanya Buchen and Dwain Johnson, died Tuesday (March 25, 2003) in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Lake Bank Cemetery, Latham. Arrangements are by Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes. Memorials: to the family.
Surviving are his parents; brothers, Treston and Dwain; grandparents, Mike and Joan Buchen; grandparents, Mable Taylor and husband Brett; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Kirby
DECATUR -- The Rev. Ritamarie M. Kirby, 70, Decatur, former pastor of Unity Church, died Thursday (March 27, 2003).
Private family services have been held. Arrangements by: Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Perring
DECATUR -- Lenore Elizabeth Johanna Freitag Perring, 92, formerly of Decatur, died March 21, 2002.
Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Burial: Graceland Cemetery.
Pujol
MACON -- Ernice M. Pujol, 68, LaPlata, Mo., formerly of Macon, died Thursday (March 27, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Ater-Wikoff Funeral Home, Macon.
Toca
DECATUR -- Kenneth R. Toca, 62, of Decatur died 9 p.m. Wednesday (March 26, 2003) in St. Mary's Hospital.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Memorials: American Cancer Society, Cancer Care or First Church of the Nazarene.
Kenneth was born June 6, 1940, in Taylorville, the son of Kenneth Stephens and Ethel M. Harrison Toca. Kenneth worked at A.E. Staley Mfg. Co. as a supervisor and boiler operator, where he retired in 1993. He then worked at Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. until 2001. He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. He married Janice Doore on Oct. 18, 1959.
Surviving are his wife; mother of Decatur; daughter, Sherilynn M. and Jim Shelton of North Canton, Ohio; brothers and sisters, Jack L. Toca Sr. of Decatur; Duane and Sharon Roe of Poteau, Okla.; Glen and Treva of Phoenix, Ariz.; Tanya and Phil Schneider of Bozeman, Mont.; Dorothy and Fred Durbin of Taylorville; Delores and Rolland Riddle of Granite City; grandson, Joshua A. Shelton, and granddaughter, Lyndsey M. Shelton, both of North Canton; many special aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and his little dog, Gizmo.
He was preceded in death by his father; daughter, Suzanne M. Toca; son, Thomas E. Toca; sister, Delores Durbin; and brothers, Kerry Roe and Paul Toca.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Special thanks to Dr. Ben Esparaz and his staff and the nurses on the seventh floor at St. Mary's Hospital for their special care and compassion.
Sharick
MACON -- Betty Lois Sharick, 81, Macon, died Tuesday (March 25, 2003).
Graveside services: 1 p.m. Friday, Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown. Arrangements by: Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Memorials: donor's choice.
Burbank
OLNEY -- Esther Marie Burbank, 58, Olney, died Wednesday (March 26, 2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Burial: Chauncey Cemetery.
Jurgens
ARTHUR -- Eugene E. "Yukor" Jurgens, 79, of Arthur passed away 2:10 p.m. Wednesday (March 26, 2003) in the home he was born in.
Services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Zion United Church of Christ, rural Arthur, with the Rev. Kenneth Roedder and the Rev. Ralph Deal officiating. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until services in the church. Burial will be in the Mackville Cemetery, Atwood. Arrangements are by Edwards Funeral Home, Arcola. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: Zion United Church of Christ or Lincolnland Hospice.
Yukor was born March 15, 1924, in Douglas County, the son of Claus and Eva Hall Jurgens. He was a 1942 graduate of Atwood High School. He was a lifelong farmer and steward of the land. He was also a great sports enthusiast. His greatest joy and pride was his loving, close-knit family. He married Dorothy Maxine Scheffer on April 23, 1944, in Zion United Church of Christ.
Surviving are his wife; son, Michael Jurgens and wife Connie of Chatham; daughters, Gaye Powell and husband Danny of Arthur; Kelli Barnett and husband Terry of Rockford; grandchildren, Kirk Jurgens and wife Julie of Lovington; Kristen Jurgens of Denver, Colo.; Matthew Jurgens and wife Stephanie of Champaign; Griffith Jurgens of Chatham; Kara Powell Butler and husband James of Farmer City; Joseph Powell of Mattoon; Adam Barnett of Portland, Ore.; Jack Barnett of Mattoon; Katie Barnett of Rockford; great-grandchildren, Nicole, Rachel, Jacob, William, Christopher, Trenton and Stephanie; brother, Melvin Jurgens and wife Bonnie of Grand Junction, Colo.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Kathleen Romine Jurgens.
McCarty
CLINTON -- Grace I. McCarty, 74, Clinton, died Thursday (March 27, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton.
Kelly
MATTOON -- Ina Mary Kelly, 92, Mattoon, died Wednesday (March 26, 2003).
Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Schilling Funeral Home, Mattoon. Visitation: noon until services. Burial: Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon. Memorials: donor's choice.
Maddox
CHARLESTON -- Esther L. Maddox, 86, Charleston, died Thursday (March 27, 2003).
Services: at later date in Weston, Idaho. No visitation. Burial: Weston Cemetery. Arrangements by: Adams Funeral Chapel, Charleston. Memorials: Lincolnland Hospice.
Miller
OBLONG -- Betty E. Miller, 64, Oblong, custodian, died Wednesday (March 26, 2003).
Memorial services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Pulliam Funeral Home, Oblong. No visitation. Memorials: American Cancer Society.
Miller
TAYLORVILLE -- Evelyn B. Miller, 86, Taylorville, restaurant operator, died Wednesday (March 26, 2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville. Burial: McCord Cemetery, Farmer City.
Survivors: brothers, Jack Monen, Champaign; Earl Monen, Central Point, Ore.; sister, Doris J. Hill, Taylorville. Preceded by: first husband, Ervin Merrifield, and second husband, Paul Miller.
Myers
MATTOON -- Lawrence M. Myers, 92, Mattoon, retired electrician, died Thursday (March 27, 2003).
Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, Mattoon. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Burial: Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon. Memorials: First Alliance Church.
Member: First Alliance Church and IBEW Local 146, Decatur. Survivors: wife, Constance; sons, L. Robert Myers, Neoga; J. Britton Myers, Bourbon, Ind.; William R. Myers, Bedford, Texas; Fred Myers, Downs; Duane Myers, Woodstock; Michael Myers, Winnsboro, Texas; daughters, Connie Rozmislowicz, Macon; Melissa Behymer, Woodbury, Minn.; 25 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Preceded by: one son, two brothers and one sister.
Nuttall
NOBLE -- Donald R. Nuttall, 79, Noble, died Thursday (March 27, 2003).
Services: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Noble. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Burial: Noble Cemetery, with military rites. Memorials: Hospice of Southeastern Illinois.
Patrick
HAMMOND -- Frances M. Patrick, 92, Hammond, homemaker, died Wednesday (March 26, 2003).
Private graveside services, Hammond Cemetery. Arrangements by: Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service Inc., Decatur. Memorials: Bement Health Care Center.
Survivors: sons, Dub Patrick and Jerry Patrick; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four sisters. Preceded by: parents, husband, one daughter, one brother and three sisters.
