U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Margaret Ruby Robinson
HARRISBURG -- Margaret Ruby Robinson, 80, died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002, at Harrisburg Medical Center. She was born Feb. 22, 1922, in Harrisburg, the daughter of Henry Dewar and Margaret Renwick. She married John Paul Robinson on Feb. 6, 1946, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 23, 1975. She was a retired technician at IYC. She was a member of the Land Street Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Robinson loved working at the food pantry and the Choissier Kitchen, helping the needy. Survivors include one daughter, Margaret Leona Bramlet and her husband Jim of Carbondale; one sister, Rosemary Greene of Rentin, Washington; and one granddaughter, Meg Randle and her husband Richard Paul. She was preceded in death by one brother, Henry Dewar, Jr.; and one sister, Dorothy Brown. The body has been cremated as per Mrs. Robinson's wishes and a memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at the Gaskins Funeral Home, P. C. in Harrisburg. Burial will follow at the Sunset Lawn Cemetery
in Harrisburg. The family will greet friends at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour on Monday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Land Street Missionary Baptist Church and may be left at the funeral home.
Billie Watts
MOUNT VERNON -- Billie G. Watts, 60, died at 9:52 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002, at Marion Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at Oakwood Cemetery
in Mount Vernon, with Rev. Brian Palmer officiating. Burial will follow in the cemetery. Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery on Friday. No public visitation will be held. Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon is in charge of arrangements.
Keith Travelstead
CARTERVILLE -- Keith Travelstead, 49, died Tuesday, October 22, 2002, at his home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2002, at Riggin- Pillatsch Funeral Home in Carterville, with the Rev. Richard Bittle officiating. Burial will be in North Oakwood Cemetery
in Carterville. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Keith was born April 25, 1953 in Carbondale to Gilbert A. and Dimple (Chamness) Travelstead. He married Nellie Seibert on June 26, 1993 in Makanda. Keith is survived by his wife Nellie Travelstead of Carterville; father and step-mother Gilbert and Elsie Travelstead of Creal Springs; two daughters and son in-law, Tracy Hartung of Murphysboro, April and Scott Wilmouth of Carbondale; son Dalton Travelstead of Carterville; two step-daughters and son in-laws, Tracy and Dan Burnett of Carterville and Stacy and David Reynolds of Marion; step-son Darren Priddy of Carterville; sister and brother in-law, Charlotte and Randy Jackson of Marion; seven grandchildren, Morgan and Blake Hartung of Murphysboro, Haylie Wilmouth of Carbondale, Daykota, Sierra and Travis Burnett all of Carterville, and Madison Reynolds of Marion. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dimple; one son, Keith Travelstead, Jr.; and one sister, Janice Travelstead. Keith worked as a truck driver until his health failed him. He enjoyed woodworking and was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to go fishing,
hunting, and camping with his family at Crab Orchard Lake. Memorial contributions can be made to Keith's family.
Warren F. Southard
MARION -- Warren F. Southard, 77, passed away at 12:50 a.m. Wednesday Oct. 23, 2002, at Marion Veterans Affairs Hospital in Marion. Graveside funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Sunset Hills Cemetery
in Edwardsville, with the Revs. Tim Uhls and Bob Southard officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to West Frankfort First Christian Church and envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Warren was born January 14, 1925, in Edwardsville to Clarence Clinton and Evelyn Mary (Shafer) Southard. Warren proudly served his country from 1941 to 1946, during World War II with the Bushmasters and was a Lifetime member of VFW Post 5764 in West Frankfort. He also was a member of A. F. and a.m. Masonic Lodge No. 99 in Edwardsville, and First Christian Church in West Frankfort. Warren owned and operated Southard Oil Distributions. He married Dorothy L. (Feraris) Southard in Hillsboro on August 31, 1946. She survives in Marion. Other survivors include: son and daughter-in-law; Kent and Janice Southard of Marion; daughter and son-in-law; Pam and Ken Colerick of St. Charles, Mo.; four grandchildren, Kelly Watson, Heather Cox, Alan and David Southard; one great-granddaughter, Amanda Watson; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Clinton and Norma Southard of Sarasota, Fla. and Bob and Marilyn Southard of Conroe, Texas; sister and brother-in-law; Jane and Clarence Adelhardt of Maryville. His parents and sister, Norma Lynn Southard preceded him in death.
Coy Brooks
JOHNSTON CITY -- Coy Brooks, 72, died at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Arrangements are incomplete at Murman and Wilson Funeral Home.
James H. 'Jimmy Joe' Sallee, Jr.
CARBONDALE -- James H. "Jimmy Joe" Sallee, Jr., 58, died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002, in Pulaski County. He was born July 1, 1944 in Mount Vernon, the son of James H. Sallee, Sr. and Ruth Mae (Scott) Sallee. He married Mildred (Peppers) Sallee on June 26, 2000, in Murphysboro, and she survives. Mr. Sallee was a heavy equipment operator with Local 318 out of Marion. He was a veteran of the U. S.
Army and served in Korea. he was a member of the Lakeland Baptist Church in Carbondale. He survived by his wife, Mildred "Millie" Porter Sallee of Carbondale; his father, James H. Sallee, Sr., of Scheller; one son, James Joseph Sallee of Texas; two stepsons, Michael Walker of Indianapolis, Ind. and Randall Walker of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and three step-grandchildren, Tyler Walker of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Timothy Walker of Indianapolis, Ind. and Sarah Walker of Indianapolis, Ind. He was preceded in death by his mother. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at Hughey Funeral home, with burial to follow at East Salem Cemetery
in Jefferson County. Rev. John Horn will officiate. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 24, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to NAMI (the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) of Jackson County and will be accepted at the funeral home, or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P. O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, IL 62824.
Eugene D. Imhoff
CARBONDALE -- Eugene D. Imhoff, 86, passed away at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002, at Union County Hospital in Anna. He was a resident at the Veterans Home at Anna. Eugene was born June 27, 1916, in Murphysboro to Leonard T. and Margaret (Reichrath) Imhoff. He married Helen Margaret Beard on February 9, 1952, at Murphysboro. Eugene and his brother-in-law, Ray Weiss were co-owners of Ray and Gene Auto Repair in Carbondale for forty years. He also worked at Century Sports in Carbondale. Mr. Imhoff honorably served his country during World War II in the
Army division from June 1941 until November 1945. He received the Bronze Star for his efforts at the battle of Salerno, Italy. Mr. Imhoff was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and a past member of the Carbondale Moose Club. Survivors include his wife, Helen Imhoff of Carbondale; one daughter, Charlotte Jean Imhoff of Carbondale; three sisters, Margaret Lee Benton of Carbondale and Leona Crowell of DuQuoin and Gladys Bitner of Murphysboro; many nieces and nephews; and many friends of Carbondale and Murphysboro Eugene was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; Homer and Virgil Imhoff; and one sister, Genevive Weiss. Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m., Friday, October 25, 2002, at Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale, with Rev. Wes Henson officiating. Interment will be at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park in Murphysboro with military honors conducted by VFW Post #7190 and 2605, American Legion Post #127, and the DAV chapter #69. Friends may call after 5 p. m., Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002, at Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale. Eugene will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Priscilla Chamness
GOREVILLE -- Mrs. Priscilla Chamness, 74, died at 8:20 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002, at the Hillview Healthcare Center in Vienna. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Anna.
Herbert Gordon Pennell
HARRISBURG -- Herbert Gordon Pennell, 79, died at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002, at his residence in Harrisburg. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Gaskins Funeral Home, with Rev. Earl Vaughn officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Lawn Cemetery
in Harrisburg. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at the funeral home. Masonic rites will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday.
Pearl Butler
BROOKPORT -- Pearl Butler, 83, died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002, at the Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. Graveside and burial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday Oct. 25, at the Cothron Cemetery
in Livingston Co., Ky. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 a the Brookport Chapel.
Byers O. Young
SHAWNEETOWN -- Byers O. Young, 86, died at 10:24 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002, at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at First Baptist Church in Shawneetown, with Pastor Jack Hall officiating. military services will be performed by Ridgway American Legion Post 596. Burial will be in Westwood Cemetery
in Shawneetown. Donations may be made to the Shawneetown First Baptist Church. Vickery Funeral Chapel of Shawneetown is in charge of memorial services.
Helen Baumgarte Greenwood
MULKEYTOWN -- Helen Baumgarte Greenwood, 85, died on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002, at Herrin Hospital. She was born April 3, 1917 in Lovington, the daughter of James Ted Maxedon and Clara Buckley Maxedon. She married Charles Baumgarte and he preceded her in death, and she later married Phillip Greenwood who also preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Mulkeytown Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, James Charles Baumgarte of Herrin and Donald Wayne Baumgarte of St. Peters, Mo.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Virginia Grace Davis of Royalton; and one half-brother, William Thurman Maxedon of Murphysboro. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Interment will be in Mulkeytown Cemetery. The body will lie in state after 6 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 24, at the funeral home.
Bill Parks
MARION -- William Robert "Bill" Parks, 84, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2002, at the Palms in Sebring. A Mass was celebrated Saturday, June 15, at St. Catherine Catholic Church with Father Jose Ruiz officiating. military graveside rites will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, by VFW Heyde-Pillow Post No. 1301 of Marion in Rose Hill Cemetery
in Marion. Immediately following the graveside service the family asks that friends join them for a time of fellowship at the Marion Elks Club on South Market Street in Marion. For those wishing to attend the service, please gather at the cemetery prior to the service. Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Harry Crain Jr.
CARTERVILLE -- Harry Crain Jr., 73, of 5677 Stotlar Road, died at 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2002, in an auto accident. Mr. Crain was born April 23, 1929, in Herrin to Harry & Lillian (Davis) Crain, Sr. He married Victoria Bione on Nov. 15, 1950, in Herrin and she survives. Harry retired as a brick mason in 1985. He was a life member of the International Brick Mason Union No. 693. Mr. Crain was a US
Army veteran, having served during the Korean conflict. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Herrin, Herrin's Prairie Lodge No. 693, the Williamson County Shrine Club, and Herrin VFW and American Legion Post No. 1301. Survivors include his wife, Vicki Crain of Carterville; his mother, Lillian Crain of Herrin; two sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Barbara Crain of The Woodlands, Texas and Mark and Diane Crain of Sterling, Va.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Ted Sipe of Holton, Kan., Phyllis and Robert Law of Normal and Drs. Julia Crain and Thimios Zaharopoulos of Lenexa, Kan.; 11 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Beverly and Curt Brown of Branson, Mo. and Jane Bione of Herrin; and two cousins, Georgia Draves of Lake of Egypt and Doris Beavers of St. Charles, Mo. His father preceded him in death. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at Johnson Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Lee Lovett will officiate. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. military rites will be performed at the graveside by Herrin VFW and American Legion Post 1301. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes. Association, Shawnee Alliance for Seniors, or to Franklin-Williamson Human Services and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Marilee Midden
CARBONDALE -- Marilee Midden, 70, died at 10:36 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2002, at Christian Hospital Northeast in St. Louis. She was born Jan. 15, 1932, in Vandalia, the daughter of Robert Lee and Mary (Cleary) Gray. She married George W. Midden on July 28, 1951, in Wood River, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 10, 2000. Mrs. Midden was a secretary and drafter for Illinois Bell Telephone for 30 years, and she retired in 1987. She was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Wood River. She was a member of St. Ann's Altar Society, AT&T Pioneers, Ursuline Convent Auxiliary, and the Daughters of Isabella, and was a volunteer at Saint Anthony's Hospital. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mary Ann Midden of Champaign, Betsy and Thomas McGine of Orland Hills and Margaret and Larry Boehler of Mulberry Grove; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Mary Midden of Bowling Green, Ohio and Chris and Karen Midden of Carbondale; and ten grandchildren. Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Patrick and John Midden. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Wood River, with Father Robert Porter as celebrant. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Marks Mortuary in Wood River with a prayer service at 5 p.m. by Father Mark Schulte. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society.
August A. 'Gus' Zmudzinski
SCHELLER -- August A. "Gus" Zmudzinski, 85, passed away at 5:40 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002, at Pinckneyville Community Hospital. Gus was a retired farmer and oil field pumper. He was a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church in DuBois. He was a member of the board of directors at Twin County Service Company, Perry County Farm Bureau board, and Perry County Taxpayers Association. He was born Feb. 26, 1917, at Du Quoin, the son of Frank and Martha (Kujawski) Zmudzinski. He married Amanda Elizabeth Kabat on Sept. 16, 1940, at Scheller, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 14, 2001. He is survived by two sons, Gerald Zmudzinski and his wife Diane of Tamaroa and Gary Zmudzinski and his wife Susan of Scheller; one brother, Dominic D. Zmudzinski of DuBois; three sisters, Sophia Ratajczyk of Scheller, Tillie Czerwinski of Scheller and Salomae Hoffman of Ashley; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Kujawa of Ashley; nine grandchildren, Jill and Keith Kellerman, Gerald Zmudzinski Jr. and Dawn, Jeffrey Zmudzinski, Jessica and Mike Martin, Gary Zmudzinski Jr., Gregory Zmudzinski and Sarah Zmudzinski; three great-grandchildren, Jordan and Amanda Kellerman and Timothy Zmudzinski; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one sister, Julia Kabat; and one daughter-in-law, Judith (Kozuszek) Zmudzinski. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at St. Charles Catholic Church in DuBois with Msgr. Melvin Vandeloo officiating. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the St. Charles Cemetery
in DuBois. Memorials may be made to the St. Charles Church or Renovation Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home.
