U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Norman Keith
DU QUOIN -- Norman D. Keith, 76, of rural Du Quoin, died at 9 a. m. Friday, June 25, 2004, in Pinckneyville Community Hospital. Services will be at 10 a. m. Monday in Nine Mile Baptist Church, with Brother Kevin Carrothers officiating. Burial will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p. m. Sunday and 8 to 9 a. m. Monday at the Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home in Pinckneyville and 9:30 to 10 a. m. at the church.
Marie Barger
EDDYVILLE -- Marie Barger, 86, of Eddyville, died at 4 a. m. Friday, June 25, 2004, at home. Services will be at 2 p. m. Sunday in Aly Funeral Home, with the Rev. Budy Sork officiating. Burial will be in New Home Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6 p. m. today in the funeral home.
Betty Kelly
PINCKNEYVILLE -- Betty June Kelly, 77, died Friday, June 25, 2004, at home. Services will be at 10 a. m. Monday in Concord Baptist Church, with Pastor Tom Spiller officiating. Burial will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10 a. m. Monday in the church. Memorials may be made to the church or Alzheimer's Association. Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Carl Jochens
LAKE OF EGYPT -- Carl Russell Jochens, 72, of Lake of Egypt, died Thursday, June 24, 2004, at home. Services will be Tuesday in Evergreen Cemetery
in Chicago. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p. m. Sunday in Blue Funeral Home in Marion.
Roland U. Rogers
CAMBRIA -- Roland U. Rogers, 76, of Blairsville, died Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Services will be held at 11 a. m. today, June 25, 2004, at Riggin- Pillatsch Funeral Home in Carterville. Burial will be in the Blairsville Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p. m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Church of the Nazarene in Murphysboro. Roland was born Jan. 2, 1928, in Chicago, to Floyd and Frieda (Scheonamann) Rogers. He married Dorothy Byrley on Feb. 21, 1946, in Chicago. He is survived by his wife Dorothy of Cambria; son and daughter-in-law, Roland F. and Peggy Rogers of Carterville; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Donald Kerley of Cambria; five grandchildren, Jane Acevedo of Chicago, Sherri Smith of Joliet, Roland John Rogers of Chicago, Michelle Krcmar of Cambria, and Michael Krcmar of Cambria; three great-grandchildren, Justin Smith and Jessica Smith both of Joliet, and Natasha Acevedo of Chicago. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and two brothers. Roland retired after 39 years from Hayes Distributing in Chicago, a distributor for Miller Brewing Company, where he worked as a truck driver. After his retirement he served as crossing guard at the Hurst-Bush school and presently was the school bus coordinator at the Herrin elementary, where he made sure that the kids got on the right bus. He was a member of the teamster local in Chicago. He honorably served his country in the U. S.
Army during World War II. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Murphysboro. Roland enjoyed going fishing, drawing and woodworking.
Anita Dixon
HARRISBURG -- Anita Durant Dixon, 42, died at 10:45 p. m. Monday, June 21, 2004, at the Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. Services will be held at 1 p. m. today at the Reed Funeral Chapel, with the Revs. Darrell Ford and Jeff Rush officiating. Burial will be in the Liberty Cemetery.
Andrew 'Andy' Kemper
Washington -- Andrew L. 'Andy' Kemper, 26, of Murphysboro, died at 12:04 a. m. Wednesday, June 23, 2004, on Illinois 127 in Murphysboro. He was a former resident of Washington. He was born on March 14, 1978, in Peoria, to Danny and Laura Kent Kemper. He married Melissa Bennett on June 12, 1998, in Peoria, she survives. Also surviving are his mother, Laura Hill of Murphysboro; his father, Danny Kemper and wife Margaret of Versailles, Mo. ; one daughter, LeeAnne Nicole Kemper, at home; one son, Nathan Andrew Kemper, at home; one brother, Joshua Kemper of Herrin; one sister, Crystal Hendrix and husband Craig of Mississippi; five half brothers, James Ratton and wife Michelle of Murphysboro, Jacob and Brandon Kemper both of East Peoria, Bruce Hill, Jr. of Ava, Donald Kemper of Versailles, Mo. ; one half-sister, Rebecca Hill of Ava; and his grandparents, Shirley Kemper of Washington, Jane Kent of Washington, John and Shirley Kent of Delavan and Betty and James Ratton of Washington. Andy worked for Sierra Bravo, a Caterpillar subsidiary located in Sesser, where he was a heavy duty mechanic and painter. A graduate of Washington Community High School in the class of 1997, he later attended automobile dealership mechanic school in St. Louis. Andy was an avid fisherman and loved motor cross and motorcycles. Services will be held at 11 a. m. Saturday at the Mason-White Funeral Home, with the Rev. Alice Gwin officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p. m. today and one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Saturday. Burial will follow in Glendale Cemetery
in Washington. Those desiring may make memorials to the Crow family in care of Mason-White Funeral Home, 20 Valley Forge Road, Washington, Il. 61571.
Louis Biggs
ANNA -- Louis M. Biggs, 61, formerly of Collinsville, died at 2:20 a. m. Thursday, June 24, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Arrangements are pending at the Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Anna.
Thomas Anderson
MCLEANSBORO -- Thomas Anderson, 83, died at 1:51 Wednesday, June 23, 2004, at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Mount Vernon. Services will be held at noon Saturday, June 26, 2004, at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro, with the Rev. Russell Monroe officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery
near Dahlgren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p. m. today, June 25, 2004, at the funeral home.
Charles Avery
BENTON -- Charles Avery, 84, died at 11:41 a. m. Thursday, June 24, 2004, at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mount Vernon. Arrangements are incomplete at the Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort.
Mary Ellen Coffman
ANNA -- Mary Ellen Coffman, 83, of Anna died at 7:50 a. m. Wednesday, June 23, 2004, at home. She was born Nov. 27, 1920, in Anna, the daughter of John Gibbs and Elizabeth Marian Jones Chase. She married Joseph Leroy 'Roy' Coffman on July 27, 1940, in Chester, Pa. He preceded her in death on Aug. 12, 1966. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and John Belcher and Mary Ann and Richard Stout, all of Anna; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Susan Coffman of Mattoon; one brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Judi Chase of Makanda; one sister, Susan Nasser of Joliet; one sister-in-law, Ann Coffman of Anna; grandchildren, Amy and Dennis Linsin, John David Belcher, Abby Hardin, Wade and Sherry Belcher, Katy and Chad Mowery, Carey and Tim Solley, Kristin Stout, Casey Stout, Scott Coffman, Alyson and Michael Grady, and Jeremy Coffman; and 18 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Peggy Chase Brady; brothers, Donald Chase, Jerry Joe Chase and Richard G. Chase; infant daughter, Margaret Coffman; granddaughter, Jennifer Coffman; and a great-grandson. Mary Ellen was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Anna and the Ladies Sodality of the church. Her life was her family. She enjoyed sewing and bridge clubs, had served on the church council and sang in the church choir. Services will be at 10 a. m. Saturday, June 26, 2004, in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Anna, with Father Peter Hsu officiating. Interment will be in Anna City Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p. m. today at the Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Anna. A Rosary service will be held tonight at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Anna or to the American Lung Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Clara Pauline Neal
BENTON -- Clara Pauline Neal, 95, died at 11:30 a. m. Wednesday, June 23, 2004, at the Severin Nursing Home in Benton. Services will be held at 1 p. m. today, June 25, 2004, at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home in Benton, with Pastor Roger Ellsworth officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Zella Summers
BENTON -- Zella Francis Summers, 79, died Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mount Vernon. Services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday at the Poulson Funeral Home in Benton, with the Rev. Bert Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in the Brady Cemetery
in Akin. Visitation will be from 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Charles K. Kovach
ANNA -- Mr. Charles K. Kovach, 79, formerly of Cobden, died at 8:02 a. m. Thursday, June 24, 2004, at Union County Hospital in Anna. He was born Dec. 5, 1924, in Philadelphia ,the son of John and Olga Sicos Kovach. He married Doris Broadway July 14, 1946, in Jonesboro. He was a member of St. Andrews Epsicopal Church in Carbondale, a U. S. veteran of World War II, a member of the Carroll P. Foster VFW Post 3455, a member of the Cobden Masonic Lodge 466 and Cobden American Legion Post 259. He is survived by his wife, Doris of Anna; two sons, Ronald Kovach of Anna, John Brian and wife Linda Kovach of Cobden; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Joe Kovach of East Hampton, N. Y., and Bill and wife Lynn Kovach of Cambridge, Mass. ; one sister, Eleanor and husband Dan Weekly of Texas; a sister-in-law, Betty and husband Bill McDonald of Cobden; and other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be held at 1:30 p. m. Saturday, June 26, 2004, at the Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Cobden, with Dr. Richard Hertenstein officiating. Interment will be in the Cobden Cemetery
with full military honors given at the graveside by the Carroll P. Foster VFW Post 3455. Friends may call at the Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Cobden from 6 to 8 p. m. today. Masonic services will be held at 7:30 p. m. Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Cobden is in charge of arrangements.
Clara G. Ferguson
DU QUOIN -- Clara G. Ferguson, 80, passed away at 9:20 p. m. Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at the Jackson County Rehab and Care Center in Murphysboro. Clara was a homemaker. She was a Protestant. She was born Feb. 14, 1924, in Du Quoin, the daughter of Fred and Dena (Rae) Doerflein. She married Joe A. Ferguson and he preceded her in death on Jan. 21, 1983. She is survived by one son, Randy Ferguson and wife Helen of Hurst; two daughters, Ramona Cleghorn and husband Charlie of Michigan City, Ind., and Joyce Craig and husband Bill of Du Quoin; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Services will be at 2 p. m. Saturday, June 26, 2004, at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin, with the Rev. Greg Parker officiating. Friends may call from 1 p. m. until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery
in Du Quoin. Friends may make memorials to the Carterville Lions Club and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Juanita Goforth
CAMPBELL HILL -- Juanita Goforth, 89, went home to be with her Lord at 2:35 a. m. Thursday, June 24, 2004, at St. Joseph Hospital in Kirkwood, Mo. Services will be at 11 a. m. Saturday, June 26, 2004, at Community Church, with the Rev. Greg Sutter officiating. Burial will be in Looney Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p. m. today and 7:30 a. m. to 9 a. m. Saturday at the Wilson's funeral home, and then from 10 to 11 a. m. Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to World Vision, a Christian organization helping destitute children worldwide. She was born Friday, June 4, 1915, in Cora to John and Ollie (Stoffel) Roberts. She married Eugene M. Goforth on Aug. 21, 1935, in Benton. He passed away Jan. 20, 1972. She was a longtime member of the Campbell Hill Community Church and a Baptist. She had resided at the Big Muddy Assisted Living Apartments in Murphysboro for four years. Juanita was a homemaker, but she also enjoyed being a special-care aide for seven years to Crystal, a handicapped student at Trico Elementary School. She was interested in and proud of her grandkids and 'kids. 'She is survived by one son, Dr. Gary and wife, Sue, of Nashville; one daughter, Karen Conner and husband, Darrel, of Campbell Hill; eight grandchildren, Jeff, Jason and Chris Goforth, Dawn Kasten , Eric Bochantin, Scott and Marc Conner, and Melissa Phoenix; eight great-grandchildren, Zachary Kasten, Jaxon Goforth, Zackary and Madison Conner, Ben and Rebecca Conner, Cole and Brandon Phoenix. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Harold Roberts.
Earl Paul Decker
CHESTER -- Earl Paul Decker, 77, of Wheatridge, Colo., died on Monday, June 14, 2004, at home. Services will be held at 11 a. m. Saturday, June 26, 2004, at the St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, with the Rev. C. F. Campbell officiating. Interment will be in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery
in Chester.
Steven Lee 'Steve' Howell
CARBONDALE -- Steven Lee 'Steve' Howell, 50, passed away at 5:40 p. m. Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at home. Services will be held at 10:30 a. m. Saturday, June 26, 2004, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Carbondale, with the Father Robert Flannery officiating. Interment will be held at Murdale Gardens of Memory in Murphysboro. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p. m. today, June 25, 2004, at Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale. A prayer service will be conducted at 6 p. m. today, June 25, 2004, by Father Robert Flannery at Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale. Memorial donations may be made to the Bank of Carbondale, 216 E. Main Street, Carbondale, IL 62901 for an Educational Fund for Kain or Alcoholics Anonymous1400 N. Illinois Ave., Carbondale, IL 62901, and will be accepted by the funeral home. Steven was born June 1, 1954, in Carbondale, to Richard Dean and Frances (Reeves) Howell. Survivors include one son, Steven Kain Howell of Ava; his parents, Richard D. and Frankie Howell of Carbondale; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Clifton and Kim Howell of Cobden and Tom and Janice Howell of Murphysboro; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sue and Jeff Mason of Du Quoin and Lisa and Mark Jones of Carbondale; many aunts and uncles; 10 nieces and nephews; two great nieces; many cousins; and his significant other, Kathy Cohn of Carbondale. He is preceded in death by his grandparents. Steve was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Carbondale. He was employed as a carpenter by C. Howell Construction Company of Cobden.
Josephine 'Bobbie' Andrews
EBENEZER -- Josephine 'Bobbie' Andrews, 83, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2004, at home. Josephine was a member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors, Jackson County Home Extension, Chester Hospital Auxiliary, Reid's Pinochle Card Club and was a Western Egyptian volunteer and a poll judge. She was born on Dec. 4, 1920, in Ebenezer, the daughter of Joseph and Corenne (Vogelsang) Vickers. The Rev. Taylor once said, 'Surely, Josephine Vickers was the most beloved child ever reared in Ebenezer. 'Because of serious illness at the age of 15, she was unable to complete her high school education. Proudly, at age 76, Josephine earned her GED with high honors. She married Chesteen Andrews on Nov. 18, 1939, in St. Charles, Mo. He preceded her in death on Sept. 2, 1980. She is survived by three daughters, Cynthia and husband Walter Dierks of Atlanta, Nancy and husband Roy Dierks of Percy, and Sally Polosky of Ebenezer; one daughter-in-law, Ruth Ann Andrews also of Ebenezer; seven grandchildren, Michael and wife Tina Dierks, David Dierks, Dean and wife Denise Andrews, Carol Andrews, Glenn and wife Tammy Andrews, Matthew Polosky, and Carrie and husband David Holder, and Sheba (R. D.); great-grandchildren, Nicole Andrews, Ashley Andrews, Chett Andrews, and Amanda Dierks; one sister, Mary Alice Lawder and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Joseph Glenn Andrews; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie and James Coffey, Florence and husband Ollie Stegelmeyer; brother and sister-in-law, John and Jessie Guthman; and brother-in-law, Shelby Lawder. Services were held at 11 a. m. Wednesday, June 23, 2004, at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in Ebenezer, with the Rev. Cecil Dunning officiating. Interment was in the Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation was at 5 to 8 p. m. Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at the Schroeder-McClure Funeral Chapel in Chester and from 9:30 a. m. to the time of service Wednesday, June 23, 2004, at the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in Ebenezer. Memorial donations may be made to the family.
Virginia O. Yow
MURPHYSBORO -- Virginia O. Yow, 87, of Murphysboro, passed away at 7:08 a. m. Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at Rehab and Care Center of Jackson County in Murphysboro. Services will be held at 2 p. m. today at Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale, with the Rev. Danny Boyd officiating. Interment will be in McKinney Hill Cemetery
in Carbondale. Friends may call from noon to 2 p. m. today at the funeral home. Virginia was born Sept. 8, 1916, in Jonesboro, to Edward Jefferson and Lucinda Caroline (Ferris) Tompkins. She married James Edward Yow on Oct. 11, 1931, in Murphysboro. He preceded her in death on May 22, 1991. She is also preceded in death by her parents, one sister and a half-sister. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Vicki and Bill Eberhardt of Sun City, Ariz., Doris and Jim Presley of Murphysboro and Patsy 'Pat' and Stanley Dean of Carbondale; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren. Virginia was a Protestant. She was employed by the ammunition industry of the Odell area in Crab Orchard Refuge while her husband served in the U. S. Air Force during World War II. Virginia was a loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed.
Geraldine 'Gerry' Rosenthal
ANNA -- Geraldine F. 'Gerry' (Shasteen) Rosenthal, 83, born Sept. 1, 1920, in Green County, Ark., died Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, after an extended illness. Geraldine was best known for her involvement in the United Pentecostal Church in Anna. During her many years of service, she supported the ministry with her cooking skills and her gentle wisdom. During the years it took for the ministry to construct and pay for the Fellowship Hall, she became a veteran of many a chicken and dumpling dinners and became a true master at making candy to help raise money. If it is true as they say that blood and sweat help make the best mortar, then surely that fellowship hall will stand forever. She and her beloved husband Estel (who has already gone to be with the Lord) spent much blood, sweat, and even a few tears during its construction. But even more important to her than her church was her family. Raising four daughters is surely a challenge for anyone to undertake, but she proved herself to be just as dedicated and strong in this mission. Her daughters stand as living monuments to her wisdom and love. Her family and friends ask that we all consider this event not a tragedy, but a glorious triumph. Coming from a poor family with nothing, she, by the grace of God, was able to touch so many lives and shine as a beacon of hope to all those around her. While many will miss her love, her quiet courage and her gentle strength, let us remember that she is, even now, receiving the heavenly reward that she so richly deserves. She is preceded in death by her husband, Estel and by her daughter, Brenda. She is survived by her three daughters, Sue Whiting, Shirley Van Hoose and Sharon Webb; and by 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a. m. Friday, June 25, 2004, at Crain Funeral Home in Anna, with the Rev. Richard Pearce officiating. Interment will be in the Anna Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p. m. today at the Crain Funeral Home in Anna. Memorials may be made to the Landmark Pentecostal Church.
Emerson Cardin
LOGAN -- Emerson A. Cardin, 80, of Logan, died at 5:38 p. m. Tuesday, June 22, 2004, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Services will be at 2 p. m. Saturday in Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home in Benton, with Pastor Brian Mixon officiating. Burial with military rites will be in Logan Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p. m. Saturday in the funeral home.
C. R. Miller
SIMPSON -- C. R. Miller, 80, died at 11:40 p. m. Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at home. Services will be at 1 p. m. today at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Burial will be in Gilead Cemetery, with military rites by Beggs-Gurley VFW Post 5222 of Vienna. Visitation will be from 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Gilead Cemetery
Association. To leave an online message of condolence for the family, please visit www. baileyfh. com.
