U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Taylor
SHELBYVILLE -- Burl Taylor, 73, of Shelbyville died Saturday evening (May 17, 2003) in his residence.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Mound Cemetery, Cowden, with the Rev. Don Ames officiating. Visitation will be 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Lockart & Sons Funeral Home, Shelbyville.
Mr. Taylor was born April 9, 1930, in Danville, the son of Forrest and Rosemary Miller Taylor.
Surviving are his uncles, Harold Miller of Shelbyville; O'dell Taylor of Hesperia, Calif; aunts, Ruby Bartilino of Litchfield; Alta Brunk and Stella Zander, both of Shelbyville; Mina Hodson of Robinson; Vernoda Wakefield of Sullivan.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Petry
MATTOON -- Clarence "Peaches" Petry Jr., 86, Mattoon, died Monday (May 19, 2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Palm Terrace, Mattoon. No visitation. Burial: at a later date. Arrangements by: Schilling Funeral Home, Mattoon.
Schonert
OLNEY -- Winona Wilson Schonert, 99, Olney, died Monday (May 19, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney. Memorials: Ebenezer United Methodist Church.
Lambert
SALEM -- Charles Edward Lambert, 93, Salem, carpenter, died Tuesday (May 20, 2003).
Graveside services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Evergreen Cemetery, Kinmundy, with military rites. No visitation. Arrangements by: Neal Funeral Home, Kinmundy.
Harrington
MATTOON -- Irene G. Harrington, 77, Mattoon, died Tuesday (May 20, 2003). Arrangements incomplete: Schilling Funeral Home, Mattoon.
Brett
DECATUR -- Julia Toth Brett, 84, Decatur, died Saturday (April 5, 2003).
Services: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, First Christian Church. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes. Memorials: First Christian Church.
Crittendon
DECATUR -- Nettie Lee Crittendon, 88, of Culver City, Calif., died March 21, 2003, after a short period of illness.
Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in St. Peter's AME Church with Pastor Coates officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Walker Funeral Service and Chapel with 7 p.m. Order of the Eastern Star rites by St. Mary Chapter 65. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown.
Nettie Lee Crittendon was born June 17, 1914, in Brownsville, Tenn., to David and Susie Ryan Hawkins. Mrs. Crittendon was reared in Decatur within the original Antioch Baptist Church Community on Greenwood Avenue, of which she was an early member. She attended Decatur public schools before moving to Chicago, where she graduated from Madame C.J. Walker's legendary Beauty Culture School in the mid-1930s. She and her twin sister, Wilma, performed as a duo in dancing contests at swing era clubs such as The Grand Terrace, where Ella Fitzgerald and other jazz greats were featured artists.
Mrs. Crittendon returned to Decatur and reacquainted with a high school friend, Willard J. Crittendon. They married Oct. 24, 1941, into a 54-year union, which ended in Mr. Crittendon's death in 1995.
Mrs. Crittendon was a devoted mother and wife, who generously volunteered her talents to PTA, March of Dimes and Order of the Eastern Star Lodge. She will be remembered for her extraordinary dedication to her family. She moved to Los Angeles, Calif., in 1999, where she enjoyed three pleasant years with family and friends.
Surviving are her son, David Crittendon, Los Angeles; grandson, Pomo Crittendon, Los Angeles; niece, Patricia Hammons Lewis and husband John, Carbondale; sister-in-law, Lottie Campbell and husband Taft, Rockford; many nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Lawrence; and sisters, Mae and Wilma.
Francis
DECATUR -- Merle Cecilia Francis, 90, Decatur, died Thursday (April 3, 2003).
Graveside services: 2 p.m. Monday, Graceland Cemetery. No visitation. Arrangements by: Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
O'Laughlin
DECATUR -- Susie A. O'Laughlin, 46, of Decatur made a peaceful transition Wednesday (April 2, 2003) in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday in Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date in Point Pleasant Cemetery.
Mrs. O'Laughlin was born Oct. 10, 1956, in Decatur, the daughter of Murton O. Lee and Virginia Mae Morris Lee. She was a homemaker. She married James O'Laughlin on May 21, 2000.
Surviving are her husband; children, Mike Lee, Donald O'Laughlin, Christopher O'Laughlin and Padtrick O'Laughlin, all of Decatur; Mike Ford of Atlanta; James O'Laughlin of Tennessee; stepdaughter, Robin O'Laughlin of Decatur; brother, Merton O. Scroggins of Effingham; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
Ramsey
DECATUR -- Mary E. Ramsey, 85, Decatur died Friday (April 4, 2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Dawson & Wikoff Colonial Chapel North. Visitation was Sunday. Burial: Graceland Cemetery, Albion. Memorials: Forsyth Baptist Church.
Dees
DECATUR -- Jay J. Dees, 82, Decatur, retired from PC Ltd., died Thursday (April 3, 2003).
Memorial services: 11 a.m. Monday, First Presbyterian Church. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the church. Graveside services: 9:30 a.m. Monday, Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton. Arrangements by: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes. Memorials: Millikin University or First Presbyterian Church.
World War II
Army veteran. Member: First Presbyterian Church. Survivors: wife, Merrill; son, Brian Dees, Springfield; daughters, Karen Meyer, Woodstock; Kay Mason, Latham; six grandchildren.
Fonbuena
DECATUR -- Abie S. Fonbuena, 97, Decatur, died Friday (April 4, 2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Burial: Boiling Springs Cemetery. Memorials: DMH Home Health & Hospice Services.
Riley
DECATUR -- Gary E. Riley, 50, of Decatur died 3:50 a.m. Saturday (April 5, 2003) in his home.
Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home with visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. It was Gary's wish that everyone attending his services dress casual. Memorials: DMH Home Health & Hospice Services.
Gary was born Feb. 28, 1953, in Decatur, to Beverly Westbrook Riley Montgomery. He attended Stephen Decatur High School. He was a member of Laborers Local 159 for 35 years. He was a very strong union member. He was a very big Dale Earnhardt fan. He was also loyal to his faithful canine companion, Rennie.
Surviving are his mother, Beverly and Earl Baker, both of Decatur; special cousins, Sue Gillen and husband Jim and family; Debbie Crawford and husband Robert and family; special second cousin, Greg Gillen; aunt and uncle, Patricia and Donald Rodcrick; cousins, Donna Sullivan and husband Gary and family; Jill Blue and family; a host of other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, two aunts, two uncles and two cousins.
The family wishes to express their special thanks to Woody David, Cancer Care Specialists Staff, DMH Home Health & Hospice Services, Dr. William Franklin, Dr. Edward Elliott and Dr. Perry Guaglianone for all their wonderful care during Gary's illness.
Anders
RIVERTON -- Howard Leroy "Skeets" Anders, 82, Riverton, state of Illinois security guard, died Saturday (April 5, 2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Staab Funeral Home, Springfield. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery, Riverton, with military rites. Memorials: donor's choice.
World War II
Army veteran. Member: Immanual Lutheran Church, Riverton, and VFW Post 755. Survivors: sons, Bill Anders, Mount Auburn; Dale Anders, Springfield; Glenn Anders, Riverton; daughters, Joan Walter, Blue Mound; Gail Dutton, Riverton; brother, Harvey Anders, Springfield; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Preceded by: parents; wives, Marcella and Geraldine; two brothers and three sisters.
