D3 XXXXXXXXXX THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2014 DECATUR, ILLINOIS www.herald-review.com THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2014 THURSDAY, DECATUR, JUNE ILLINOIS 19, 2014 www.herald-review.com OBITUARIES DECATUR, ILLINOIS D3 OBITUARIES MACON COUNTY Barringer DECATUR — Velma Louise Barringer, 74, Herod, died Thursday (June 12, 2014). Funeral services: 1 p.m. Friday, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown. Memorials: donor’s choice. DEATHS LISTED Decatur, Macon County BARRINGER, Velma Louise, Decatur BOLLHEIMER, Lucie Elinor, Decatur BUTTS, Elizabeth A., Decatur COOPER, Michael Scott, Decatur DO, Susan, Decatur DUNKER, W. Marie, Decatur EWELL, Owen Duane, Decatur GORDON, Timothy Dewayne Jr., Decatur Bollheimer DECATUR — Lucie Elinor Bollheimer, 94, of Decatur passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 in Keystone Meadows Assisted Living. She was born May 15, 1920 Taylorville, Illinois the daughter of John and Sallie (Cook) Lorton. She attended Decatur schools and Millikin University. Along with her Lucie husband Ray, she Bollheimer owned/operated Lorton Drug Store on Edward and Grand. She taught for many years for Decatur Public School District #61. She was a special education teacher and substitute having taught the hearing impaired, vision impaired, and students with learning disabilities. She retired in 1985 from Brush College Elementary School after many years of service. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Illinois Retired Teachers Association, Decatur Area Retired Teachers Association, Brush College Retired Teachers, Millikin University Alumni Association, Hopes Unlimited, life member of Parent Teacher Association, charter member of the Kiwaniannes. She was also a member the Daughters of the American Revolution as a descendant of Robert Lorton. She was a former member of United Commercial Travelers, Pathways to Independence, and United Cerebral Palsy. She liked to read and especially loved to travel. She married Bernard Raymond Bollheimer May 2, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri. He preceded her in death September 3, 1984. She leaves behind her sons Phil Bollheimer and wife Jan of Aviston, Illinois, Kent Bollheimer and wife Belinda of Warrensburg, and Pat Bollheimer of Decatur, grandson Greg Bollheimer, and brother Bruce Lorton and wife Marian of Phoenix, Arizona. She was reunited in Heaven with her parents, husband, and brother Jack Lorton. The family would like to give a special thanks to Rhonda Burns for all of her loving care. Private family services will be held. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Kiwaniannes or Grace United Methodist Church. The family of Lucie Elinor Bollheimer is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com. Obituary written by family members. Butts DECATUR — Elizabeth A. “Betty” Butts, 81, Decatur, former Beich Candy Factory receptionist, died Sunday (June 15, 2014). Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation: one hour before services. Memorials: Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, Tenn., or Siteman Cancer Center, St. Louis, Mo. Send condolences: www.gracelandfairlawn.com. Jack DECATUR — Joan Purdue Jack, 86, Decatur, died June 2, 2014. Memorial services: 11 a.m. Monday, First Presbyterian Church. Body donated to science. Arrangements by: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. Memorials: Robert Sloan Jack Memorial Scholarship Fund at Washington University, St. Louis, Mo., David C. and Joan P. Jack Scholarship Fund at Millikin University or Kemmerer Village Child Care Agency. Send condolences: www.brintlingerandearl.com. HARRISON, Mary E., Decatur HINKLE, Helen Ruth, Maroa JACK, Joan Purdue, Decatur JACKSON, Mark Anthony Jr., Decatur KLUKIS, Lonnie D., Decatur LYON, Charles J., Decatur PARNABY, Helen, Decatur STOLLARD, Doris C., Decatur WARNICK, Roy, Macon YARBARY, James, Decatur ZIENTARA, Lois Lavaughn, Decatur Central Illinois BEALS, Harriet L., Arthur BLY, Debra Sue, Shelbyville COMPTON, Kathleen Marie, Olney LOWE, Michael O., Witt McKINLAY, Elizabeth A., Lincoln MULVANEY, Charles W., Shelbyville RITTGERS, Daisy, Shelbyville SCALET, Wayne Alan, Mattoon SMITH-GOODWIN, Minnie, Toledo WADE, Patricia Ann, Clinton WIMBERLY, Nola, Olney The Herald & Review publishes free death notices including date of death and service arrangements. Basic obituaries are published for a flat fee of $40 or $75 with a photo. There are limits on the amount of information included in basic obituaries. Expanded obituaries, which include additional information desired by the family of the deceased, are published for $11 per column inch plus an extra fee of $20. A $35 fee will be charged for photos, which are published in color. Custom obituaries, which are printed exactly as submitted, cost the same as expanded obituaries but must be emailed to obit@ herald-review.com. All obituaries must be submitted no later than 1 p.m. for next-day publication. The obituary desk is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. Call (217) 421-7969. The news room fax number is (217) 421-7965. The Herald & Review will provide 10 copies of the newspaper for each paid obituary. Those copies can be picked up at the Herald & Review office, 601 E. William St., Decatur. Obituary and guest book are online at www.herald-review.com/ obituaries Individuals who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Do DECATUR — Susan Do, of Decatur, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014 in her residence. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, followed by a private family service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Susan Do was born April 17, 1948 in Thotnot Longxuyen Vietnam. Survivors include her husband, two daughters, two sonin-laws and three grandkids. Condolences may be made to the family at www. brintlingerandearl.com. Obituary written by family members. Ewell DECATUR — Owen Duane Ewell, infant son of Rebekah Novak and Derrick Ewell was placed in the loving arms of Jesus Tuesday, June 17, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his parents Rebekah Novak and Derrick Ewell; sister, Katherine Ewell; grandparents: Carol and Robert Novak of Cowden and Jerry and Beverly Ewell of Decatur; aunts: Elizabeth Novak of Sullivan and Deitra Whitney of Decatur. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 20, 2014 at Graceland Cemetery, Garden Of Angels. The family of Owen Duane Ewell is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com. Obituary written by family members. Cooper Dunker Hinkle Lyon DECATUR — Michael “Mike” Scott Cooper of Stevensville, MI, died June 17, 2014, after a short battle with stage four kidney cancer. He was born April 4, 1963 in Warsaw, IN. He is survived by his parents Thomas Cooper of Warsaw, IN and Ivaetta McCammon of Bloomington, IN along with his stepparents Mike Cooper Judy Cooper and Harry McCammon. Mike had one daughter, Megan Cooper, and one granddaughter, Jordyn Black, both of Decatur, IL. His siblings include Kurt Cooper of Tell City, IN, Chuck Criswell of Tucson, AZ, and Kelly Wischmeier of Excelsior, MN. His step siblings include Carl Murray of Fort Wayne, IN, Ryan McCammon of Ann Arbor, MI, and Rachelle Patrick of Columbia City, IN. He was also survived by his longtime girlfriend, Cindy Cross of Forsyth, IL. Mike attended Plymouth High School and graduated from Whitko High School in South Whitley, IN in 1981 where he excelled in both baseball and football. Mike graduated in 1986 with a BS degree from Ball State University in Muncie, IN. He was an active member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He later became successful in sales and marketing. He was a popular motivational speaker for high school and college students. Mike was a devoted fan of the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, Notre Dame football, and Indiana University basketball. Mike was an avid runner which included multiple completions of the Indianapolis Mini Marathon and the Chicago Marathon. Later in life he discovered he had quite a green thumb. A benefit will be held in Mike’s honor at his favorite local hangout, Coach’s Bar and Grill, 2528 West Glenlord Road, Stevensville, MI on Sunday, June 22, 1-4 p.m. Coach’s is offering 100% of the tips and 30% of sales in Mike’s honor. There will also be several silent auction items. Mike’s family and friends are also invited to a cookout for Mike’s Celebration of Life at his mother’s house at 6925 West Ison Road, Bloomington, IN on Sunday, June 29 starting at 1p.m. You may contact the family at [email protected]. Arrangements entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Services. Those wishing to share a memory of Mike online may do so at www.starksmenchinger.com. Obituary written by family members. DECATUR — W. Marie Dunker, 85, of Decatur, IL, died 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at her residence. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 21, 2014, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 20, at the Marie Dunker funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Growing Strong Sexual Assault Center or Homeward Bound Pet Shelter. Marie was born July 29, 1928 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of William J. and Hope (Morgan) Miller. She married Kenneth J. Dunker on July 8, 1949 in Decatur, IL, and he preceded her in death in 1999. Marie worked as a Dental Assistant for Dr. Stengel and later was co-founder of Dunker Electric Supply with her husband. She loved to travel, especially Europe and Hawaii and enjoyed summers in Northern Wisconsin. Marie was also a devoted cat lover. She is survived by her children David (Diana) Dunker of Oakley, IL, Marilyn (William) Campbell of Decatur, IL; grandchildren Lori Huddleston, Jonathan (Candice) Dunker, Matthew (Ginny) Dunker, Amanda (Nick) Swigert, Katherine (Mitchell) Miller, Terri Campbell, all of Decatur, IL; 12 great grandchildren; and special cousin Sue Green of Fairfield, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Kenneth. Marie’s family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to Pastor Randall Garrett, Rev. John Laux, and Dr. John Newlin for their exceptional acts of caring and concern for Marie during her illness. Condolences may be made to the family at www. brintlingerandearl.com. Obituary written by family members. MAROA — Helen Ruth Hinkle, 92 of Maroa, IL passed away 12:10 A.M. June 17, 2014 at Fair Haven Christian Home, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 11 A.M. Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Calvert Funeral Home, Maroa, IL with Pastor Nic Showalter officiating. Helen Hinkle Burial will follow at Maroa Cemetery, Maroa, IL. Friends may call form 10-11 A.M. Saturday at Calvert Funeral Home, Maroa, IL. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or the Maroa United Methodist Church. Helen was born January 12, 1922 in Maroa, IL the daughter of Fred Nathan and Nelly Grace (Frizzell) Atkins. She married William R. Hinkle October 11, 1942 in Missouri. Survivors include her husband: William R. Hinkle, Maroa, IL; children: Judith L. (Gary) Telford, Springfield, IL, Robert (fiancé Jeanie Burtschi) Hinkle, Decatur, IL, Gary E. (Victoria A.) Hinkle, Washington, IL; brother: Russell Atkins, Scottsdale, AZ; 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother: Bruce Atkins. Helen was a 1939 Maroa High School graduate, graduated from Brown’s Business College and was a secretary for many years. She then worked as a Postal Clerk for the Maroa Post Office, from where she retired. Helen was a member of the Maroa United Methodist Church and enjoyed sewing, knitting, music, playing the organ and crossword puzzles. Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com. Obituary written by family members. DECATUR — Charles J. “Chuck” Lyon, 74, of Decatur passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements. Graveside services will be held at 2:00pm, on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at North Fork Cemetery, Chuck Lyon Decatur, IL. Memorials to the American Diabetes Association. Chuck was born on Feb. 06, 1940 in Chicago, IL the son of Charles and Jonann (Rankin) Lyon. He married Helen Stewart in 1968 in Decatur, IL. Chuck was a graduate of Western Illinois University with a B.S. in Education. He was co-owner of Crane Potato Chip Company for many years and then became a sales representative for Kelly Potato Chips. In his earlier years Chuck was an avid golfer. In his later years he loved to watch old Western movies and his T.V. favorites, including, Walker Texas Ranger and Gunsmoke. Surviving are his wife Helen of Decatur; and children Lynnette (husband, DuWayne) Milner of Edwardsville, IL; Lori (husband, Tim) Elliott of Clayton, MO; son, Jerry (wife, Mary Kay) Lyon of St. Charles, MO. Also surviving is one stepson John (wife, Martica) Lancaster of Decatur, IL. Also eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents. Condolences may be made to the family at www.brintlingerandearl.com. Obituary written by family members. Zientara DECATUR — Mary E. Harrison, 68, Decatur, died Monday (June 16, 2014). Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. Visitation: 5 p.m. Thursday. Burial: Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown. Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association. Gordon DECATUR — Timothy Dewayne Gordon Jr., infant son of Lakeshia Elnora Ray and Timothy Dewayne Gordon Sr., was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 4:02 a.m. Sunday, June 15, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his parents Lakeshia Elnora Ray and Timothy Dewayne Gordon Sr., grandparents Pamela West, Ernestine Gordon, and Mac A. Ray, greatgrandmothers Elnora West and Mabel Gordon, uncles Michael West, Jaheim Walker, and Edward Gordon, and aunts Dominique West, Lashea Taylor, and Patricia Hines and a host of cousins, family, and friends. He was greeted in Heaven by his grandfather Lonnie Joyner and great-grandfather Early Smith. The family would like to give a special thanks to the nurses and staff at St. Mary’s hospital especially the 3rd floor, Searcy Walker Jr., Bonnie Lewis, and Donald Redmon, and family and friends for all of their loving care, prayers, and support. Private family services will be held. The family of Timothy Dewayne Gordon Jr. is being served by the Graceland/ Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary and send condolences at www.gracelandfairlawn. com. Obituary written by family members. DECATUR — Lois Lavaughn Zientara, 88 of Decatur died 1:02 am. Monday June 16, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral service celebrating her life will be 11:00 am. Friday June 20, 2014 at Parkway Church of the Nazarene (2701) E. Faries Parkway Decatur, IL. 62526) with Pastor Ron Lois Zientara Black officiating. Visitation will be one hour before service time at the church. Burial will be in Union Cemetery Whitmore Township, IL. Memorials may be made to Michael or Sarah Zientara. Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care is in charge of the arrangements. Lois was born in Decatur December 5, 1925 to Charles and Belva Mowry Danner. She went to Decatur High School and worked during the war at the Signal Depot making shells. She did piece work for General Electric, Hi Flier Kite Co., and made musical instruments. Lois married Everett Donald Zientara March 28, 1942, he preceded her in death. Surviving are her sister; Annie Goken, daughter-inlaw; Maria Zientara, grandchildren; Sarah and Michael Zientara, Rod Beck, great grandkids; Makayla, Alexis and Skyler, two daughters; Beverly and Linda, many nieces, nephews, other grand and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sons; Ronnie and Mike Zientara, 5 siblings 1 grandchild and 1 great grandchild. Lois was a great wife, mother and grandmother and she will be deeply missed. The family wishes to thank Dr. Velesco and Heather with Hospice for their care of Lois. Please sign the guestbook at www.leavememoriesnotdebt. com. Obituary written by family members. Follow hrpreps at: twitter.com/hrpreps Harrison Jackson DECATUR — Mark Anthony “Junior, Junior Mac, Lil’ Mark” Jackson Jr., 12, Decatur, student at Baum Elementary School, died Friday (June 13, 2014). Homegoing celebration: 2 p.m. Saturday, gtChurch. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Burial: Graceland Cemetery, with “Flight Home” ceremony. Send condolences: www.gracelandfairlawn.com. Klukis DECATUR — Lonnie D. Klukis, 61, Decatur, retired from Caterpillar Tractor Co. Inc, died Monday (June 16, 2014). Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Burial: Boiling Springs Cemetery. Memorials: Decatur Youth Bowling Association or American Cancer Society. Send condolences: www.dawson-wikoff.com. Parnaby DECATUR — Helen Tannus Parnaby, 89, Rockford, died Sunday (June 15, 2014). Memorial services: noon Saturday, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Rockford. Visitation: 10 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday in the church. Arrangements by: Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Rockford. Memorials: Lutheran Social Services, 321 W. State St., Rockford, 61101. Send condolences: olsonfh. com. Survivors: sons, Mark Parnaby, Chicago and Jeffrey Parnaby, Minneapolis, Minn. Preceded by: one son and two sisters. Stollard DECATUR — Doris C. Stollard, 85, Elburn, died June 8, 2014. Private services: Thursday, Graceland Cemetery. Arrangements by: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. Memorials: American Heart Association. Send condolences: www. brintlingerandearl.com. Warnick MACON — Roy Warnick, 70, Macon, former Firestone Tire Co. employee, died Sunday (June 15, 2014). Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Macon. Visitation: two hours before services. Burial: South Macon Township Cemetery. Memorials: South Macon Fire Department. Send condolences: www.dawson-wikoff.com. Yarbary DECATUR — James Yarbary, 81, Decatur, died Wednesday (June 18, 2014). Arrangements incomplete: Walker Funeral Service. SEE OBITUARIES / PAGE A8 2014-0848 EXP 05-31-16 KIT PAULIN • 876-0649 2884 NORTH MONROE STREET, DECATUR, IL Quote to the Day “The true measure of success is how many times you can bounce back from failure.” ~Stephen Richards~
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