U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Imogene Melton Hudgens
MARION -- Imogene Melton Hudgens, 89, of St. Charles, Mo., formerly of Marion, died at 7:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, 2004, at National Health Center in St. Charles, Mo. She was born on June 15, 1915, one of the six children of Charles and Ora (Owens) Jent of Marion. She married her high school sweetheart, Edward J. Melton, in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Nov. 18, 1945. The couple had no children, although they served as 'second parents' to all their nieces and nephews. Edward preceded her in death on Jan. 6, 1970. Imogene graduated from Marion High School and attended Southern Illinois Normal College (now SIUC). During World War II, she moved to Ann Arbor, Mich. She was employed by Michigan Bell Telephone Company, where she worked for 23 years, retiring as a supervisor-trainer for long distance operators in 1967. After retirement, she returned to her residence on Cherry Street in Marion. Later, she resided at Parkway Estates in Marion before moving to St. Charles, Mo., in the fall of 2003 to live with her niece, Ruth Ann Jent Scarborough and her husband, Dr. Curt Scarborough. 'Aunt Jean' is survived by four nieces, Ruth Ann Jent and Dr Curt Scarborough of St. Charles, Mo., Roma Roberts of Virginia, Doris June Bates of California and Ann Bumpus of California; three nephews, Bill Connell of California, Chuck Strange of Indiana and Dean Strange of Indiana; brother-in-law, William R. Strange of Anderson, Ind. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward Melton; three sisters, Elsie Connell, Norma Strange and Sarah Jent; and two brothers, Harold Jent and the Rev. Floyd Jent. Imogene was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marion. She was a member of the LeRoy A. Chapter 358 of the Order of Eastern Star. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 30, 2004, at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with services conducted by Imogene's grand nephews the Rev. Keith Scarborough and Dr. Earl Haskins. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 30. Memorial donations may be made to the FreeWay Foundation (or Pillsbury College and Seminary), 3426 Bridgeland Dr., Bridgeton, MO 63044 and will also be accepted at the funeral home.
Donald H. Grapevine
MURPHYSBORO -- Donald H. Grapevine, 70, died at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004, at home in Murphysboro after an illness. He was born on Feb. 21, 1934, to Benjamin and Ella Viola (Knickerbocker) Grapevine in Peoria. He married Minnie E. Higgerson-Cottom on Sept. 6, 1969. He retired from the U. S.
Army after 21 years of service and then also retired from the U. S. Postal Service of Peoria after 20 years of service. He was a member and past commander of the American Legion Post No. 127 in Murphysboro and also a member of the VFW. Mr. Grapevine is survived by his wife Minnie; two step-children, James Robert (Bertha) Cottom of Oklahoma and Kathy Jones of Columbus, Ohio; a son-in-law, Rex (Judy) Corwin of St. Louis; three granddaughters, Erica Babcott, Macie Corwin and Alicia Knickerman all of St. Louis; four great-grandchildren, Trevor and Sadie Babcott and Emma and Lillian Knickerman all of St. Louis; mother-in-law, Ruth Robinson of Murphysboro; two brothers, James (Sandra) Grapevine of Middleburg, Fla., and Everett (Delores) Grapevine of Springbay; three siters, Clara Bingaman of Norwood Park, Mary (Robert) Waldorf of Milddleburg, Fla., and Kathryn (Marvin) Newton of Gatewood, Mo.; two sisters-in-law, Iris (Jack) Eastwood of Gilbertville, Ky., and Shirley Grissom of Murphysboro, and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by special friends, Mike and Pam Hennesey of Peoria, his beloved poodles Samantha and Brandy who were his constant companions spending time outdoors with him and begging for his attention. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Raymond Grapevine and two sisters, Vivian Knickerbocker and Charlotte Smith. He will be missed by his family and many friends as his joking and teasing will no longer keep them laughing smiles on their faces. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29 at Crain Funeral Home Pleasant Grove Chapel on Old Illinois 13 between Carbondale and Murphysboro, with the Rev. Jeff Gordon officiating. Interment will be in Murdale Gardens of Memory. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Southern Illinois or the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Harvey D. Whitnel
GORVILLE -- Harvey D. Whitnel, 65, of Goreville passed away 2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 2004, in the Rehab and Care Center of Jackson County in Murphysboro. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville, with Everett Whitnel giving the eulogy. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004. Burial will be in Cypress Masonic Cemetery
in Cypress. Mr. Whitnel was born on Nov. 2, 1939, to William and Helen (Taylor) Whitnel in Johnson County. He is survived by brothers, Bill and Freda Jo Whitnel of Metropolis, Everett and Marilyn Whitnel of Vienna; sisters, Vera Schwarze of Franklin Park, Margaret Butler of Kingwood, Texas; three nephews, four nieces, seven great-nephews and one great-niece. He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant brother, Clarence Wayne Whitnel.
Mabel E. Koen
MURPHYSBORO -- Mabel E. Koen, 91, passed away at 10:04 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at Pettett Funeral Home, with Mike Williams officiating and burial in the Ava Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today and Tuesday until the hour of services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Christian Church in Murphysboro. Mabel was born on Oct. 17, 1913, in Du Quoin, to Sandusky V. Williams and Jennie (Wilson) Williams. She married Lawrence Koen in Murphysboro on Dec. 17, 1932, and he preceded her in death on April 29, 1988. Mrs. Koen was a member of the First Christian Church of Murphysboro, a member of the Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority, and a member of the American Legion Post 127 Ladies Auxiliary. She was survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Carole and Glenn Wilcox; three grandchildren, Lisa Wilcox Rametta and her husband Adam Rametta of Water Town, Minn., Brad Wilcox and his wife Laura Wilcox and Steve Wilcox and his wife Brandi Wilcox, all of Murphysboro; three great-grandchildren, Colten Wilcox and Hunter Wilcox, both of Murphysboro, and Emma Rametta of Water Town, Minn.; and one sister Irene Melmuka of St. Peters, Mo. She was preceded in death by one sister and fourbrothers.
Margaret E. Henry
CARBONDALE -- Margaret E. Henry, 84, of Carbondale, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Margaret was born on Nov. 9, 1920, to Louis and Martha (Mills) Hertter. She married Chelsea L. Carter in 1939. He preceded her in death at the young age of 34. She later found happiness and married Chester W. Henry, who died in 1955. Margaret also suffered the loss of her daughter and best friends, Karen F. Carter, sister, Mary Miller and brother, Louis Hertter II. Margaret was a longtime member of The Door Christian Fellowship Church and never lost her faith even when life dealt difficult blows. She leaves her family with the philosophy 'To do whatever it takes with a smile, and joy in the heart. 'Survivors include two sons, Chuck Carter and wife Edwina and Jerry Henry and fiancee Debbie Hess, all of Carbondale. 'Gram' will be greatly missed by her four grandchildren, Tim Carter, Emily Carter and husband Bill Wilkison, Matt Carter and wife Carla and Tracey Ellis and three great-grandsons, Andrew Wilkison, Michael Wilkison and Cody Norris. She also leaves several nieces and nephews. Visitation will precede the service from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at Walker Funeral Home in Carbondale. Services will immediately follow with the Rev. Terry Haynes officiating. Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery
in Carbondale. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes. Association Research Foundation. It was Margaret's wish that her grandchildren and great-grandchildren never suffer the consequences of this disease.
Elizabeth F. 'Betty' Stuart
CAIRO -- Elizabeth F. 'Betty' Stuart, 85, of Cairo, died Sunday morning, Nov. 28, 2004, in Daystar Care Center in Cairo. Miss Stuart was born on Jan. 10, 1919, in Cairo, the daughter of the late Edward John and Elizabeth (Williams) Stuart Sr. Miss Stuart was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Cairo, the St. Patricks Church Altar Guild and retired after 30 years of service as a bookkeeper for the Cairo Public Utility Company, and 20 years of service as a bookkeeper for Dr. Johnson's office in Cairo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Edward Stuart Jr., her sister, Mary Eleanor Powell, and one infant sister and one infant brother. She is survived by one sister, Jean Stuart Swoboda of Cairo, several nieces, including Janet and husband Billy Moses of Mounds, Mary Ellen and husband Larry Mohundro of Cape Girardeau, Betty and husband Dave Schnake of Carterville, Cathy Dean of Cairo, Mary Ann and husband Frank Rhodes of Nashville, Tenn., Betsy and husband Bob Gardner of Hot Springs, N. C.; several nephews including Stuart and wife Kathy Swoboda of Cape Girardeau, Edward and wife Patti Swododa of Lancaster, Pa., Bill Powell of Tullahoma, Tenn., Bob and wife Marti Powell of Cleveland, Tenn.; other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Barkett Funeral Home in Cairo. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel. Funeral Mass for Miss Stuart will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Cairo, with Monsignor Bill McGee as celebrant. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery
in Villa Ridge. At the request of the family, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Cairo Public Library, 1609 Washington Avenue, Cairo, IL 62914 or St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 312 Ninth Street, Cairo, IL 62914, in memory of Miss Stuart. Barkett Funeral Home of Cairo is in charge of arrangements.
John Pistono
WEST FRANKFORT -- John Pistono, 95, of West Frankfort, passed away Friday, Nov. 26, 2004, in Westside Care Center in West Frankfort. He was born on July 23, 1909, in Cle Elum, Wash., to Anton and Margaret Pistono. John married Bertha Leek of Elkville in July 1942. Bertha Pistono passed away on Oct. 20, 1974. On March 4, 1976, John married Lena Buntin in West Frankfort. John worked for the Bridgeport Brass Company in Indianapolis for 30 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Frankfort. Survivors include his wife Lena; one brother, Jesse Pistono of Benton; two stepsons, Robert Carnahan of Bingen, Wash. and Wallace Buntin of Madison, Wis.; one step-daughter-in-law, Shirley Buntin of Madison, Wis.; six step-grandchildren, and four step-great-grandchildren; and other close relatives. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 2004, atParker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort. Burial will be in Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery
in Benton. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. today at Parker-Reedy Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the staff at Westside Care Center for their kindness and care. Blessed be his memory!
Mary Frances McIntosh
MARION -- Mary Frances McIntosh, 88, of Marion, passed away at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004, in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with the Rev. Don Colson officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery, Marion. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at the funeral home. Mrs. McIntosh was born on Nov. 21, 1916, in Nortinville, Ky., to Elza and Fairy (Benton) Long. She married John McIntosh in October 1943, he preceded her in death on July 29, 1994. Survivors include a daughter, Glenda Smith of Marion; grandchildren, Jeffrey Smith, Jessica and Steve Eastman, Mary Smith, Tammy and Gary Burgess and Timothy Smith; great-grandchildren, Jesse Dylan Smith, Curt Smith, Sean Burgess, Christopher Burgess and Marshall Girtman; and brother, Kenneth Long of Benton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son-in-law, Jesse Smith; and brothers, Earl and Bobby Long. Mary was a well-known cook in many of the area restaurants, especially for her home-made pies and chicken and dumplings. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Dale E. Swinney
DU QUOIN -- Dale E. Swinney, 46, passed away at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, 2004, in Du Quoin. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Du Quoin. He was the son of Charley L. and Margaret L. (Christensen) Swinney. He was born on Nov. 7, 1958, in Kansas City, Mo. He is survived by his parents, Charles and Margaret Swinney of Du Quoin; one sister Jane E. Swinney of Morris. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin, with the Rev. Carl Mesiti officiating. Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery
in Marion. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Friends may make memorials to the Marshall Browning Tree of Life and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Lucille Philbrick
CARBONDALE -- Lucille Philbrick, 94, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, in Carbondale. Arrangements are incomplete at Walker FuneralHome in Carbondale.
H. Richard Ely
NASHVILLE -- H. Richard Ely, 89, died at 7:25 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, 2004, at home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Paul UCC Cemetery
in Nashville, with the Rev. Lance Lackore officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association and will be received at the Styninger-Krupp Funeral Home in Nashville, which is in charge of arrangements.
Franklin Barton Jr.
TILDEN -- Franklin Barton Jr., 52, died Friday, Nov. 26, 2004, in Chester. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa. Burial will be in Tilden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family.
Fred Moore
COLP -- Fred Daniel Moore, 58, of Colp, formerly of Mount Vernon, died at 4:05 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, 2004, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Evangelistic Outreach Christain Center, with Brother Gary Moore officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Jackson Funeral Home in Mount Vernon is in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Diercks
STEELEVILLE -- Dorothy Diercks, 81, died at 9:21 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, in Sparta Community Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Wilson Funeral Home in Steeleville.
Aborianna Westley
CARBONDALE -- Aborianna Nadine Westley, 11 months, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004, in the Children's Hospital in St. Louis. Arrangements are incomplete at Jackson Funeral Home in Carbondale.
Wanda Bridewell
GALATIA -- Wanda Bridewell, 77, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, at home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lebanon Cemetery
in Galatia, with the Rev. Denny Steed officiating. No visitation will be held. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Southern Illinois. Sloan Funeral Home in Galatia is in charge of arrangements.
Joe Hamilton
CARBONDALE -- Joe Hamilton, 72, died Friday, Nov. 26, 2004, in Salem Township Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Jackson Funeral Home in Carbondale.
