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A10 Obituaries Decatur, Illinois, Wednesday, September 5, 1984 Central Illinois deaths Brummet NOKOMIS Mrs. Jesse (Maggie Wright) Brummet, 88, of Orlando, formerly of Nokomis, died 11: 15 a.m. Monday (Sept. 3, 1984) in Brookwood Community Hospital, Orlando. Services will be 11 a.m.

Friday in Shiloh Baptist Church, Visitation will be 4 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday in Sutton Funeral Home, Nokomis. Burial will be in Oconee Cemetery. Memorials: Shiloh Baptist Church. Brummet was born in Taylorville, daughter of Fletcher and Wright.

She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She married Jesse Paul Brummet in 1913. He died in 1965. Surviving are her son, Jesse Rodel Brummet of Orlando; daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Opal) Carroll of Pana; half brother, Bluford Wright of Arkansas; half sister, Clara Brumfield of Oregon; four grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; eight four great great daughter, two brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.

Camden MOUNT PULASKI Gerald L. Camden, 58, of Bellflower, formerly of Mount Pulaski, died Thursday (Aug. 30, 1984) in his home. Services were Tuesday in California. Burial will be in Mount Pulaski Cemetery at a later date.

FrickeCalvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Mount Pulaski, is in charge of local arrangements. Mr. Camden was born in Fisher, son of William and Ruby Camden. He was an employee of Rockwell Aircraft, California, for over 20 years. Surviving are his stepmother, Edna Camden of Mount Pulaski; half brothers, Robert Camden of Joliet; Richard Camden of Springfield.

One brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Cummings MATTOON Mrs. Jean A. (Helen Catherine Cathcart) Cummings, 76, of Mattoon died 12:35 p.m. Tuesday (Sept.

4, 1984) in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Coles County.Arrangements are incomplete at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, Mattoon. NEWTON Mrs. Elmer (Audry Jane Ives) Halterman, 85, of Newton died 7:11 a.m. Tuesday (Sept. 4, 1984) in Newton Rest Haven.

Arrangements are incomplete at Pulliam Funeral Home, Oblong. Mrs. Halterman was born in Clay County, daughter of Frank and Della Ives. She was a retired rural Jasper County school teacher, a member of the Christian Church, Order of the Eastern Star, Order of Amaranth and the White Shrine. She married Elmer Halterman in 1923.

He died in 1952. Surviving are her son, Clarence of Clinton, Iowa; daughters, Mrs. Virgil (Martha) Purcell of Hopkinsville, Mrs. Eric (Marie) Haussermann of Stillwater, Mrs. Don (Gladys) Winterrowd Robinson; brothers, Burl Ives of Montecito, Clarence Ives of Kissimmee, nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Hayes LOUISVILLE The Rev. Velbert Hayes, 71, of Tampa, formerly of Louisville, died 8 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 2, 1984) in Tampa.

Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Neal Funeral Home, Louisville, with visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Newton Chapel Cemetery, rural Louisville. The Rev.

Hayes was born in Clay County. McGee LOUISVILLE Mrs. Glenn (Amy C. Crum) McGee, 92, of Louisville died 6:35 a.m. Monday (Sept.

3, 1984) in St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham. Macon County deaths Baker Melvin F. "Muggs" Baker, 68, of 3223 W. Marietta formerly of Weldon, died 10:20 p.m.

Monday 3, 1984) in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Brintlinger's Pershing Funeral Home, with visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Weldon Cemetery.

Memorials: American Melvin Baker Heart Fund. Mr. Baker was born in Weldon, son of Roy A. and Mary Izora Baker. 'He was a retired journeyman millwright at Caterpillar Tractor a member of UAW 751, UAW 751- Retirees Club and the Methodist Church.

He married Christine Rankin in 1963. Surviving are his wife; sons, Bill of Decatur; John of Clinton; daughter, Mrs. Max (Sandra) Rockhold of Clinton; stepdaughter, Mrs. Ronald (Earline) Wisher of Decatur; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. One son and two grandchildren preceded him in death.

Beckett Harold L. Beckett, 62, of 2294 N. Water formerly of Danville, died 8:18 p.m. Monday (Sept. 3, 1984) in Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Services will be 10 Thursday Brintlinger's Pershing neral Home, with visitation 6 to 8. p.m. Wednesday. Graveside services be 3 p.m. Thursday Elmwood Cemetery, Flora.

Mr. Beckett ion County, Beckett. He an with IBEW of Pilgrim World War Mary Jane Surviving Carl, Steve, all of Decatur; Columbus, dren. Harold Beckett Harold Beckett was born in Vermilson of Loyd and Hattie was a retired electricilocal 146, a member Holiness Church and a II veteran. He married Autonn.

are his wife; stepsons, Larry and Donnie Nave, brother, Robert of Ohio; eight grandchil- Bollheimer Bernard Raymond "Ray" Bollhelmer 63, of 658 W. Cushing St. died 7:12 p.m. (Sept. 3, 1984) in Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Services will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Dawson Wikoff Funeral Home, with visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Mr.

Bollheimer was born in Mount Vernon, son of Bernard Raymond Sr. and Ida Bollheimer. He was the retired owner of Lorton Drug Store, attended the Grace United Methodist Church, a member of Golden Kiwanis Club and a World War I1 veteran. He married Lucie E. Lorton in 1942.

Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Old Union Church of Christ, Bible Grove, with visitation after 10 a.m. at the church. Hosselton, Bookhout Engelmeier Funeral Home Flora, is in charge. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials: donor's choice. Mrs. McGee was born in Clay County, daughter of Henry and Mary Crum. She was a of Red Brush Christian Church. married Glenn McGee in 1911.

He died in 1980. Surviving are her son, George H. of Louisville; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three greatgreat- One son preceded her in death. Miller BEMENT Donnie Leroy Miller, 49, of Bement died Monday (Sept. 3, 1984) in St.

Mary's Hospital, Decatur. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in Roux Funeral Home, Bement, with visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Wright Cemetery, near Findlay.

Miller ARTHUR Jonas L. Miller, 64, 4, 1984) in St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur. Arrangements are incomplete at of Arthur died 4 p.m. Tuesday (Sept.

Ralph Funeral Home, Lovington. Neathammer DONNELLSON Earl L. Neathammer, 89, of Donnellson died 12:40 p.m. Monday (Sept. 3, 1984) in Danville Veteran's Administration Medical Center.

Services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Bass Funeral Home, Hillsboro, with visitation 6 to 8. p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Donnellson Cemetery.

Memorials: Donnellson Presbyterian Church. Mr. Neathammer was born in' Bond County, son of Joseph and Isabel -Neathammer. He was a retired senior engineer for Michigan Bell Telephone a member of Donnellson Presbyterian Church, World War I veteran, American Legion McClain Chandler Post and the Donnell- Pickrell Harold "Jimmy Pickrell, 81, of Sarasota, formerly of Decatur, died 12:50 p.m. Tuesday (Sept.

4, 1984) in Sarasota.Arrangements are incomplete at Dawson Wikoff Funeral Home. Seevers Mrs. Donald L. (Sophia Avice Wiggins) Seevers, 71, of 3650 N. Woodford St.

died 9 a.m. Tuesday (Sept. 4, 1984) in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday in Dawson Wikoff Funeral Home, with visitation 5 to 8 p.m.

Thursday. Burial will be in Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta. Memorials: Decatur Chapter, Isaac Walton League Memorial Fund. Mrs. Seevers was born in Decatur, daughter of James and Sophia Newton.

She was a member and past secretary of the Isaac Walton Conservation League. She married Donald L. Seevers in 1934. Surviving are her husband; sons, Stanley and Rollin, both of Argenta; daughter, Carolyn Banks of Decatur; sisters, Mrs. George (Edna) Stiverson of Bement; Mrs.

George (Fern) Koons of Decatur; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildrefiree brothers, one sister and one grandchild preceded her in death. Wright Samuel Harold Wright, 63, of Waukesha, formerly of Milwaukee, Wis. and Decatur, died Saturday (Sept. 1, 1984) in Rogers Memorial Hospice, Oconomowoc, Private family services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Resurrection Cemetery Chapel, Milwaukee.

Visitation was Tuesday in Fass Funeral Home, Milwaukee. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials: American Cancer Society. Mr. Wright was born in Lovington, son of Hershel and Lila Wright.

He was a retired senior buyer for Joseph Schlitz Brewing Milwaukee, was a former process engineer for Pabst Brewing Peoria Heights, assistant plant manager for Columbia Malting Chicago, a assistant superintendent of and packaging for Armour Soap Division, Chicago, was instrumental in developing Dial Soap, and was formerly associated with General Chemical Defense Point Pleasant, Va. He was a graduate of Decatur High School and Millikin University and a World War Il veteran. He married Jayne Murray. Surviving are his wife; sons, Samuel Jr. of Knoxville, Michael of Brookfield, John of Milwaukee; Mrs.

Pamela Girga of Wauwatosa, Maureen Morris of Waukesha; Colleen Timothy of Milwaukee; brother, Hershel of Decatur; sisters, Mrs. Everett (Garnett) Cecil and Mrs. Allen (Ruth Marie) Eaton, both of Decatur. One daughter preceded him in death. son Masonic Lodge.

He married Minnie Schluckebier in 1925. Surviving are his wife; sons, William of Denver, daughter, Mrs. David (Patricia) West of Seattle, six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. One brother and four sisters preceded him in death. Overbeck Richard B.

Overbeck, 68, of Teutopolis died 7:30 p.m. Monday (Sept. 3, 1984) in his home. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St.

Francis Catholic Church, Teutopolis. Visitation will be 3 to 9 Wednesday in Bauer Funeral Home, Teutopolis, with 7:30 p.m. rosary. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr.

Overbeck was born in Effingham County, son of Bernard and Elizabeth Overbeck. He was a retired farmer, a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and St. Francis Men's Sodality. He married Florence Hille in 1938.

Surviving are his wife; sons, Leroy and Michael, both of Teutopolis; daughter, Mrs. Larry Hanfland of Sigel; sister, Mrs. Ralph (Florence) Koelsch of Teuto- Correction In the obituary of Frank Russell Cain, 68, of Decatur, formerly of Cowden, which appeared in Tuesday's Herald Review, the services were incorrect. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in Buchanan Cemetery, rural Herrick.

Visitation was Tuesday in Wallace Carroll Funeral Home, Herrick. The funeral home erred. DETROIT (AP) The Associated Press erroneously reported Monday that General Motors initial price increase for 1985, averages $1,325 per car including options. The average introductory price increase for 1985 models is $292, excluding options, according to GM. However, GM said the average buyer is expected to add options that would boost the average spent on a 1985 model to $1,325 over the 1984 average.

The story appeared in the Monday Herald Review. The Herald Review strives for accuracy. Readers who believe an error. has been published are encouraged to call the Herald Review at 429-5151. When an error is found, a correction will be published.

Lottery SPRINGFIELD (AP). Here are the winning numbers drawn Tuesday in the Illinois Lottery Daily Game: 6-9-8 Pick Four 4-3-6-8 Estimated grand prize pool for Lotto: $5 million polis; six grandchildren; one greatgrandchild. One son and one brother preceded him in death. Paulus LINCOLN Mrs. Henry (Jennie Coorts) Paulus, 102, of Lincoln died 6:40 a.m.

Monday (Sept. 3, 1984) in Christian Nursing Home, Lincoln. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. John United Church of Christ, Lincoln.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Holland Barry Funeral Home, Lincoln. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Lincoln. Memorials: St. John United Church of Christ or Christian Nursing Home, both of Lincoln.

Purnell TAYLORVILLE Mrs. George W. (Ethel S. Swift) Purnell, 94, of Taylorville died 12:25 p.m. Sunday (Sept.

2, 1984) in St. Vincent's Memorial Hospital, Taylorville. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Shafer Funeral Home, Taylorville, with visitation one hour before service time. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville.

Mrs. Purnell was born in Edinburg, daughter of Wilbur and Rena Swift. She was a member of the Central Illinois Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Coles County HILLS, Michael and Jutie, Gays, girl, Sept. 4 Decatur Decatur Memorial Hospital BEAUCHAMP. Ricky and Karen Sue (Dinwiddle), Hammond, girl, Aug.

29 HEGER, Patrick and Theresea (Disney), 2095 W. Leafland, girl, Aug. 30 JOHNSON, Donald -and Elizabeth (Steinfeldt), Taylorville, boy, Aug. 30 VIRDEN, Tracy and Bonnie (Parker), 1609 W. Olive, boy, Aug.

30 AUFRECHT, Kent and Ruth (McDonough), Blue Mound, girl, Sept. 1 HAVENER, Gary and Gail (Alsup), 2113 E. Decatur, girl, Sept. 2 LAWRENCE, Bob and Murray -(Thomas), 1645 Walnut, boy, Sept. COOPER, James and Debora (Worlds), United Methodist Church.

She married George W. Purnell. He died in 1964. Surviving are her grandsons, Tom Horr and John Horr. One daughter preceded her in death.

Steinbach EFFINGHAM Peter M. Steinbach, 77, of Effingham died 3:30 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 4, 1984) in St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham.

Services will be 10 a.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Catholic CHurch, Effingham. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Bauer Funeral Home, Effingham, with 7:30 p.m. combined parish and Knights of Columbus rosary.

Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Effingham. Mr. Steinbach was born in Chicago Heights, son of Peter and Mary Steinbach. He was a retired pattern maker at New Metal Craft Chicago, a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Effingham Knights of Columbus. He married Ann H.

Mack in 1935. Surviving are his wife; son, Ronald of West Chicago; daughter, Leona Tuttle of Effingham; seven grandchildren. 2268 N. Fairview, girl, Sept. 3 DUKEMAN, Randolph and.

Susan (Wall), Oakley, girl, Sept. 3 RITCHIE, Donald and Jackie (Johnson), Milmine, boy, Sept. 3 St. Mary's Hospital BEAVERS, Dale and Kathleen (Beard). Clinton, boy, Sept.

3 GANT, Steven and Debra (Galka), 928 W. Division, girl, Aug. 31 GLAN, Francis and Kathryne (Carroll). 123 White Pine Circle, girl, Sept. 3 JIMISON, Ricky and Carol (Stuart).

.1251 S. 20th, girl, Aug. 30 OSTERMEIER, Terrance and Shirley. (Tirpak), Taylorville, boy, Aug. 31 PETERS, Mark and Linda (Fleetwood).

Sullivan, boy, Aug. 31 SIMPSON, Bradley and Jamie (Welch), 409 Virginia boy, Sept. 2. TIDWELL, Joseph and Helen (Scrib.ner), Sullivan, boy, Aug. 31 WILEY, David and Jody (Baker), 1157 E.

Rogers, boy, Sept. 1 YOUNKER, Garry and Sharon (Emery). Blue. Mound, girl, Aug. 31 Surviving are his wife; sons, Ray Phillip of Aviston; Kent Lorton of Warrensburg; Pat of Decatur; father of Toledo, Ohio; sister, Mrs.

Joe (Bernadine) Speasl of Harristown; two grandchildren. Carter Mrs. Clifford L. "Roy" (Margaret Susanna Morthland) Carter, 79, of 1890 Ravina Park Road died 8:55 p.m. Monday (Sept.

3, 1984) in St. Mary's Hospital. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in Dawson Wikoff Funeral Home, with visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Burial will be in Graceland Margaret Carter Cemetery. Mrs. Carter was born in Decatur, daughter of Tempest and Martha Morthland. She was a retired core maker at Mueller a member of Moundford Free Methodist Church and the Moose Lodge Auxiliary. She married Clifford L.

"Roy" Carter Sr. in 1929. Surviving are her husband; son, Clifford L. "Barney" Carter Jr. of Decatur; daughter, Mrs.

George (Susanna) Miller of Niantic; seven grandchildren; five -grandchildren. One son, one brother and one sister preceded her in death. Conley OREANA Harold William Conley, 62, of Oreana died 8:45 a.m. Tuesday (Sept. 4, 1984) in his home.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Camp Butler National 1 Cemetery. No visitation. J.J. Moran Sons Funeral Home is in charge.

Mr. Conley was born in Stanbaugh, son of Joseph and Hedwig Conley. He was a retired U.S. Army sergeant. He served for 25 years.

Surviving are his sisters, Matilda Ellis of Charleston; Jean Willoughby. of Memphis, Tenn. One brother and three sisters preceded her in death. Mickelson Martin Jacob "Buddy" Mickelson, 26, of Dahlgren, formerly of Decatur, died 11 a.m. Tuesday (Sept.

4, 1984) in Franklin Hospital, Benton, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Gholson Funeral Home, Dahlgren, with visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, near McLeansboro.

Mr. Mickelson was born in Mount Vernon, son of Elias and Lena Edens Mickelson. He was an oxygen processor at Air Illinois, Benton and a member of Protestant Lutheran Faith. Surviving are his father and stepmother, Elias and Elenore Mickelson, both of Bonnie; mother; brothers. Steve of Dahlgren; sister, Albetta Dodson of Dahlgren; grandparents, Atta Mickelson of Mount Vernon; Mrs.

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