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D4 LIFE SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2008 DECATUR, ILLINOIS www.herald-review.com OBITUARIES Continued from D3 MaSOn 1 Kerwood DECATUR Charles Donald Kerwood, 85, of Decatur, IL, died 10:40 P.M., Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at Fair Havens Daugherty Dort SHELBYVILLE June J. (Walden) Helton Dort, 84, of Shelbyville, died at 12:45 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2008, in Decatur Memo WARRENSBURG -Suzanne Daugherty 73 of War-rensburg died Thursday March 6, 2008 in her home. Mass of i1JS.Mi.Sra. 1 Dale Mason iiPii i Jt iJju rial Hospital.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville with Father Don DECATUR Dale E. Mason, age 54 of Decatur, passed away at his home on Thursday, Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 am Monday in Our Lady of Lour-des Catholic Church with Rev. Richard Weltin as Celebrant. Visita June Dort Christian Home, Decatur, IL.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Monday, March 10, 2008, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 5 to 7 P.M., Sunday, March 9, at Brintlinger Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, A.M. on Paul's Luther- Charles Kerwood March 6 follow- ing a short ill- Suzanne Daugherty ness. He was born June 22, 1953 in ARMY ARMY IL and 10:00 -Monday at St.

outlook on lifa His favorite saying, "Moving right along!" will forever live in the hearts of his family and friends. Surviving are his parents: Clifford and Anita Mason of Decatur; Sons: Dale, Jr. of Springfield and Noah of Decatur; Sister: Meda (Joe) Bateman of Nashville, TN; Brothers: Greg (Denise) Mason and Todd Mason of Decatur; Brian (Connie) Mason of Indianapolis. Also surviving are uncles Robert of Effingham, Nolan, Larry, Gary, and Leonard all of Decatur. Aunts Sharon, Linda and Georgia of Effingham, and Elna of Mattoon.

A special remembrance goes to Billy and Donna Suhl for their lifelong friendship and support. Visitation will be held Monday, March 10 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dawson Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home in Decatur. Pastor Doug Lowery officiating.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Dawson Wikoff. Messages of condolence may be directed to www.dawSon-wikoff.com. Dale leaves behind many nieces and nephews, friends and customers, who will miss his honesty, his kind and understanding words, and his big heart. Obituary written by family members.

Online guest book at www.legacy.comherald-review Obituaries.asp King MATTOON Shirley Mae King, 62, Mattoon, died Monday (March 3, 2008). Services will be held at a later date. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, Mattoon, is handling arrangements. Send condolences: www.mitchell-jerdan.com. Miller MATTOON Rosella Belle Maude Miller 87, Mattoon, seamstress, died Friday (March 7, 2008).

Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, Mattoon. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday. Burial: Windsor Cemetery.

Send condolences: www.mitchell-jerdan.com. Ryan MOWEQUA Richard E. "Dick" Ryan, 79, Moweaqua, died Friday (March 7, 2008). Arrangements incomplete: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes. Shinde MARTINSVILLE Renuka Shamrao Shinde, 62, Martinsville, homemaker, died Friday (March 7, 2008).

No services. Arrangements by: Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, Mattoon. Send condolences: www.mitchell-jerdan.com. Smart HERRICK Roger Allen Smart, 74, of Herrick, Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at 10:05 Effingham, IL. He was a 1971 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and a lifelong resident of Decatur.

Dale was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1977, having studied in Germany with the U.S. Army Engineer School. Dale's life revolved around his family. His first thoughts were always of them never himself. He loved serving friends and customers with their automotive needs.

He was a devoted son and master mechanic at Mason's Amoco for more than 35 years where he worked with his father, Cliff. Dale was recognized and trusted by people who saw him as honest and considerate of their needs. His unselfishness led to his enduring success in business. Dale always maintained a positive and cheerful Verrill Wolford officiating. Howe and Yockey Funeral Home in Shelbyville is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be given to Shelbyville Community Dialysis or Shriner's Hospitals for Children. June was born on August 12, 1923 in Shelbyville, Illinois, the daughter of William B. and Clotilde West Walden. She worked for the Marvel-Schebler products division of Borg-Warner in Decatur for many years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Shelbyville.

She married Jesse G. Helton in 1939. He died in 1953. She married Robert John Dort in 1959. Surviving are her husband, John; son, Ronald L.

Helton and wife Lois of Shelbyville; three grandchildren, Leslie A. Fathauer, Jesse M. Helton and wife Gwyn and Daniel L. Helton and wife Dena all of Shelbyville; eight great grandchildren, Justin Fathauer and wife Monica, Chelsea Wild-man and husband Rodney, Zachary Helton and wife Christina, Aurora Helton, Bailee Helton, Cortland Helton, Alexis Helton and Cade Helton; and four great great grandchildren, Jesse Helton, Bryce Fathauer, Bodee Fathauer and Jasmine Wild-man. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband; and grandson-in-law, David Fathauer.

The most important things in her life were her family and her friends. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.comherald-review Obituaries.asp Hendrix BEMENT Mary E. Hendrix, 84, Bement, died Friday (March 7, 2008). Arrangements incomplete: Roux-Hinds Funeral Home, Bement.

Lowell CHARLESTON Thomas Walter Lowell, 59, Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Charleston, died Saturday (March 8, 2008). Arrangements incomplete: Adams Funeral Chapel, Charleston. DECATUR Sam Kent Verrill, 81, of Decatur, passed away at 10 pm Thursday, March 6, 2008 in St. Mary's an Church. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur, IL, with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, L.S.A., or St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital. Charles was born October 4, 1922, in Warrensburg, IL, the son of Charles and Clara (Williams) Kerwood. He married Eunice Strahle on October 10, 1943, in Decatur, IL.

Charles was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He retired as a truck driver after 30 years of service and previously worked at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Charles was a U.S.

Army veteran, serving in WWII. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Eunice of Decatur, IL; son Donald Francis Kerwood and wife Nancy of Decatur, IL; daughter Alice May Doeding and husband Russell of Mt. Zion, IL; grandchildren Chris D. Kerwood and wife April of Decatur, EL, Mark A. Doeding of Davenport, FL, Melissa Whittington of Blue Mound, IL; great grandchildren Krista Kerwood and Tristen Whittington; brother Lewis Kerwood of Aspen, CO; sister Doris Chandler of Decatur, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Richard. The family wishes to thank the loving and caring staff at Fair Havens Christian Home. Condolences may be left to the family at www. brintlingerandearl.com. Obituary written by family members: Online guest book at www.legacy.comherald-review Obituaries.

asp Wilkins DECATUR Robert L. Wilkins 81 of Decatur died Wednesday March 5, 2005 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. tion will be 4:00 6:00 pm Sunday in Moran Goebel Funeral Home with a Vigil Prayer Service at 6:00 pm. Private family burial will be in Illini Cemetery. Memorial gifts are suggested to Barclay Library or Warrensburg Fire Department.

Suzanne was born on May 13, 1934 in Belleville, IL the daughter of John and Helen (Stoher) Keck. She was a member of Our Lady of Lour-des Catholic Church. She worked as a school bus driver for the Warrensburg school district for many years. She was very active in the community and served as librarian at the Barclay library in Warrensburg. She enjoyed many craft projects including cooking, sewing, stained glass work, needlework, and painting.

She always looked forward to the activities of her Red Hat Society. She was blessed with many good friends and a loving family. She married Homer Daugherty in 1957 in St. James Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband Homer, children, Daniel Daugherty (Joann) of Warrensburg; Mathew Daugherty (Laura) of O'Fallon, MO; Hugh Daugherty (Julie) Stoughton, WI; Heather Daugherty of Decatur; sisters, Yvonne Holman (Gary) of Melvern, PA; Annette Long (Lud) of Big Sky, MT; Kris-tine Williams of Decatur; grandchildren, Dana, Suzanne, Jeremy, Tara, Nathan; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter, Maria, and father and mother-in-law Homer and Evelyn Daugherty. Special thanks to the Warrensburg Fire Department. The family of Suzanne Daugherty is being served by Moran Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranand goebel.com.

Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com herald-review Obituaries. Hospital with his family by his side WiA Celebration p.m. Friday, March 7 in his home. Roger was born September 24, 1933 in rural Herrick, Illinois the son of Allen and Bertha Hin-ton smart.

He married Carol L. Hays October 4, 1952 in Herrick Baptist NAVY of Life Services will be 11 am Roger Smart ARMY playing pinochle, and was a history buff. He married Wilma Jean Poe October 22, 1954 in Decatur. Surviving is his beloved wife of fifty-three years Wilma of Decatur, sons Lyle K. Verrill and wife Janis of Pinckney, Michigan and Joe T.

Verrill and wife Karen of Quincy, Illinois, daughters Carolyn A. Thompson and husband Gary of Rochester, Illinois, Lois J. Rauch of Maroa, and Peggy S. Verrill and companion Kevin Wisher of Decatur, brothers Paul Verrill and wife Pauline of Canyon County, California, Douglas Verrill of Aurora, Colorado, and Bernard Verrill and wife Anna Flach of Stoughton, Wisconsin, half sister Virginia Bishop of Sheldon, Illinois, grandchildren William, Timothy and Kevin Thompson, Kristy Reininger, Tonya and Anthony Rauch, and Sammy Verrill, great-grandchildren Tyler, Jacob, Ruby, and Trinity Thompson, and Nathan Clenin. Sam was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Joyce Verrill.

Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.comherald-review Obituaries.asp Beecraft LINCOLN Earl L. Beecraft, 94, Lincoln, World War II Army veteran and retired from Lincoln Develop-mental Center; McKinzey asp Private family services will be at a later date. Memorials gifts can be made to the American Cancer society. Robert was born on July 6, 1926 in Hartford City, IN the son of Glenn and Dorothy (Anderson) CLINTON Joseph Dareld "Pete" McKinzey, 94, of Clinton died 5:15 a.m.

Friday (March 7, 2008) in his home. Robert Wilkins OS SO Marsala DECATUR Betty Marsala, 92, formerly of Des Plaines, died Thursday, February 21, 2008 at Fair Havens Christian X3 died Saturday (March 8, 2008). Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, ARMY ARMY Services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, with J.

Kent Hickerson officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be 'V MJk Joseph McKinzey Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at GracelandFairlawn Funeral Home with Chaplin Joe Harley officiating. Interment with "Flight Home" Ceremony and Military Rites will be in Grace-land Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fishers Center for Alzheimer Research, One Intrepid Square W. 46th St. 12th Ave. New York, NY 10036. Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com. Sam was born October 15, 1926 in Roselawn, Indiana the son of Harold G. and Alta I. (Bradford) Verrill. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II.

Sam was a Carpenter with Union Iron Works from 1968-1985. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America. He enjoyed woodworking, reading, CENTRAL ILLINOIS Arias MULBERRY GROVE -Pauline Worthy Arias, 81, Miami, formerly of Mulberry Grove, died Tuesday (March 4, 2008). Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Donnell-Wiegand Funeral Home, Greenville.

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and until services Tuesday. Burial: Mclnturff Cemetery, Mulberry Grove. Bennett MATTOON Irma Margaret Daily Bennett, 95, Mat-ton, retired supply clerk, died Thursday (March 6, 2008). Services: 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Schilling Funeral Home, Mat-toon. Visitation: noon Tuesday. Burial will be a later date. Memorials: Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home, Mattoon. Brush WITT Elizabeth "Betty" Imogene Brush, 82, Witt, formerly of Pana, retired home-maker, died Friday (March 7, 2008).

Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sutton Memorial Home, Tay-lorville. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville. Survivors: husband, John; son, Anthony Brush, Licking, daughters, Jonine Jones, Loami; Marsha Brush, Taylorville; Toni Gordon, Warrensburg; Cheri Skowronski, Long Creek; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.

Preceded by: parents; two sisters; one son; one great-greatgrandchild. Online guest book at www. legacy, comherald-review Obituaries.asp jJ Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, with military rites.

Memorials: American Lung Association, American Legion Post 263 or VFW 1756. Home. Betty was born June 21, 1915 in Chicago, the daughter of Louis and Catherine (Danko) Huska. Starting at age church by Carol's grandfather L. M.

Hays. Roger was a veteran United States Army, serving during the Korean War from 1953 through 1955. He was a lifelong farmer and retired dairy farmer. He was very active in his community serving on numerous boards and organizations. He was a member of the eastern Illinois livestock association, American Legion sarver-guthrie post 839 Herrick, and celebration community church.

He served as president of Myers cemetery, Herrick Community Center Committee, and the Herrick and Cowden Herrick school boards. Roger could be found auctioning at local auctions and area benefits. He was a real estate salesman for many years and was also the announcer at the Herrick 4th of July parade. Roger was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, and will be missed by everyone who knew him. He always put God and his family above all his needs.

Surviving are his loving wife of 55 years, carol; two daughters, Debbie (husband, Leroy) Albright of Herrick and Judy stitch of sty. Louis, Missouri; three granddaughters, shanty (husband, Steve) will of Effingham, Kendra (husband jeered) Lorton of Ramsey, and Camilla (husband, Weston) Wilhour of Beecher City; six great-grandchildren Dylan, Elizabeth, and Allison will, Abigail and Andrew Lorton, and jade without; one sister, Louise (husband, Bob) Hess of Okmulgee, Oklahoma; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, march 11, 2008 at the celebration community church in Pana, Illinois on south route 51 with Rev.

Terry Walters officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2008 at the Herrick Community Building. Burial will be in the Myers cemetery in Herrick. The family is being assisted by the Wallace Carroll funeral home in Herrick.

Memorials may be made to Lincoln land home care and hospice of Sarah bush Lincoln health system, the building fund of celebration community church, or donor's choice. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www. legacy, comherald-review Obituaries.asp jJJ 03ITUARIESD5 Betty Marsala Campbell EFFINGHAM Deborah Kay Campbell, 52, Effingham, formerly of Flora; died Friday (March 7, 2008). Arrangements incomplete: Frank Bright Funeral Home, Flora.

Hargis Wilkins. He was a propane salesman and was an avid outdoorsman his favorite place being the Current River, Ozarks, Missouri. His love of nature and wildlife inspired his children to appreciate it all the more. He was the Best husband, dad, grandfather and friend anyone could ask for. He always tried and succeeded in giving all of us the very best.

He will be forever missed but never be forgotten. Daddy, we love you. Robert served his country proudly in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. He married Sharron Y. McGaughey on June 10, 1945 in Biloxi, MS.

Surviving are his wife, Sharron, children, John M. Wilkins (Mitchi) of Pittsburgh, PA; Ann Elizabeth Gudmundson (Randy) of Corona, CA; Melissa K. Fox (Raymond) of Twin Lakes, WI; Carolyn Stotler of Quincy, IL; Susan McCain (Dale) of Mt. Pulaski; brother, Richard Wilkins of Texas; sisters Beverly Craig of Columbus, IN; Linda Fesmire of Markelville, IN; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family of Robert L. Wilkins is being served by Moran Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www. moranandgoebel.com.

Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www. legacy, comherald-review Obituaries.asp in Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton. Memorials: First Christian Church, Clinton, or American Lung Association. Mr.

McKinzey was born July 16, 1913, in Wapella, the son of Walter A. and Ola Mae McAlister McKinzey. He was a retired farmer and a bulldozer operator. Mr. McKinzey was a member of Wapella Christian Church.

He enjoyed grandchildren, fishing and gardening. Mr. McKinzey married Dorothy Eileen Sympson on July 10, 1935, in Bloomington. She preceded him in death Sept. 22, 2002.

Surviving are his son, Dar-rell (Charlene) McKinzey of Clinton; daughters, Betty Ruble, Beverly (John) Reid, Marjorie (Richard) Hunt and Lois (Mike) Bray, all of Clinton; siblings, Oliver McKinzey of Peoria; Tude McKinzey and Larry McKinzey, both of Arizona; Mary Kluts of Lincoln; 20 grandchildren; 24 greatgrandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death his parents; wife; son, Wayne; three brothers; three sisters; one grandson; and one great-granddaughter. He will be missed by all who knew him. Online guest book at www. legacy.comherald-review Obituaries.asp 15 she worked as a candy maker until she married Aener Victor Sorensen in 1937.

He preceded her in death in 1949. In 1953 she married John C. Marsala who preceded her in death on January 4, 2008. She is survived by sons Mark (Kathy) Sorensen of Decatur and Geoffrey Sorensen of Huntley; granddaughters Jennifer (Ryan) Raleigh of Decatur, Erika Sorensen of Denver and Jeanne Sorensen of Chicago; and great grandchildren Owen and Grace Elizabeth Raleigh. She also was preceded in death by her mother, father, and younger siblings Anne, Louis, Steve, and Gerald Huska.

She was active in the W'omen's Circle at Church and well-known for her baking and cooking. The family wishes to thank the staffs at Keystone Meadows and Fair Havens for their care and assistance the past two years. Memorials: Trinity Lutheran Church, Des Plaines, IL. Obituary written by family members. Online guest bookatwww.legacy.com herald-reviewObituaries.

ROBINSON Mary A. Hargis, 75, Robinson, Lincoln Trail College typing lab assistant, died Thursday (March 6, 2008). Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Pulliam Funeral Home, Robinson. Visitation: one hour before services.

Burial: Oblong Cemetery. Memorials: American Diabetes Association. McCarter ROBINSON Anna F. "Ann" McCarter, 74, Robinson, homemaker, died Friday (March 7, 2008). Services: 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Pulliam Funeral Home, Robinson. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. until services Tuesday. Burial: Jones Cemetery, Flat Rock.

Memorials: Long Term Care Activity Fund, Crawford Memorial Hospital, or American Diabetes Association..