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A4 LOCALSTATE Saturday, December 1,2001 decatur, Illinois Bailey Steele MACON COUNTY Appenzeller DECATUR Cecilia V. Appenzeller, 93, Decatur, died Friday (Nov. 30, 2001). Graveside services: 10 a.m. Monday, Graceland Cemetery.

Arrangements by: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes. Brandis DECATUR Joseph Brandis, 73, Decatur, died Thursday (Nov. 29, 2001). Arrangements incomplete: J.J. Moran Sons Funeral Home.

OBITUARIES Flamm CAMARGO Donna Lynn Flamm, 33, Algonquin, formerly of Camargo, former Square Electrical Co. employee, Palatine, died Wednesday (Nov. 28, 2001). Member: Willow Creek Community Church, South Bar-rington. Survivors: husband, Richard Alan; son, Ryan Allan, at home; daughter, Mackenzie Renee Flamm, at home; brothers, Richard Allan Herring, Camargo; Randall Wayne Herring, Leander, Texas; Ronald Eugene Herring, Liberty, sisters, Dawn LeAnn Abad, Houston, Texas; Dana Janine Killman, Herrin; Debra Dawn Herring, Amarillo, Texas; Darla Gaye Duckwitz, Royal; grandmother, Ruby Inez Herring, Wichita Falls, Texas.

Preceded by: grandparents. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Camargo United Methodist Church. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Willow Creek Community Church, South Barring-ton, and 5 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, Hilligoss-Shrader Funeral Home, Tuscola. Burial: Camargo Cemetery. Memorials: Rush Lung Cancer Research Fund, in care of Dr. Bonomi and Dr. Faber, Professional Building 111, Suite 864, 1725 W.

Harrison Chicago, IL 60612. DEATHS LISTED Decatur, Macon County APPENZELLER, Cecilia 93, Decatur BRANDIS, Joseph, 73, Decatur JOHNSON, Freddie L. 67, Decatur LACOX, Kenneth, 49, Decatur LEDBETTER, Wanda, 80, Decatur MARTIN, G. Lorraine, 71, Decatur MILLER, Lorraine, 89, Decatur MITCHELL, Mary Catherine (McKinney), 87, Decatur RHYMES, Vordel 65, Decatur VENTURI, Joseph Louis "Joe," 79, Decatur Central Illinois AUSTIN, Frances (Crews), 96, Effingham BAILEY, Dwight Henry, 95, Lincoln BAKER, John Joseph 77, Mattoon BUGG, Ruth, 85, Assumption DOUGLAS, George R. 59, Robinson FERGUSON, Stella Josephine (Trower), 79, Arthur FLAMM, Donna Lynn (Herring), 33, Camargo F0RESMAN, Robert 68, Casey GARDNER, Ruth E.

(Wilson), 82, Mattoon HARRELL, Lela 94, Flora HUNTER, Thomas Wayne, 60, Oakland JOHNSON, Kenon, 17, Lerna JOHNSTON, Johnnie Lee, 44, Alta-mont K0LLMAN, Mabel Dean (Julius), 73, Altamont LAMB, Violet, 76, Newman LANG, Carlos 70, Charleston MORRIS, Charles William "Bill" II, 84, Litchfield PUNCHES, Marie G. (Kinney), 90, Sullivan STEELE, Clarence Raymond "Ray," 58, Windsor TODD, James 85, Charleston WELCH, Louise (Jones), 74, Clinton The Herald Review publishes death notices free including date of death and service arrangements. Basic obituaries are published for a flat fee of $15. There are limits on the amount of information included in basic obituaries. Custom obituaries, which include additional information desired by the family of the deceased, are published for $9 per column inch.

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Republicans ask court for filing delay ROCKFORD (AP) The Illinois Republican Party said Friday it has asked a federal court to suspend the deadline for candidates to file for seats in the state legislature while the party's lawsuits challenging a Democrat-friendly legislative remap proceed. Gregg Durham, a spokesman for state Republican Party Chairman Lee Daniels, who also is the House minority leader, said the length of any delay would be up to U.S. District Court here. The filing period runs from Dec. 10 through Dec.

17. The Illinois State Board of Elections could accommodate a later deadline, so long as it was sometime in January, executive director Ron Michaelson said. Any later and elections officials likely would be unable to process petitions, handle candidates' objections and appeals and print regular and absentee ballots before the March 19 primary, Michaelson said. Such a situation is not new. A court challenge pushed back the filing deadline 10 years ago, the last time the state legislative map was redrawn, Michaelson said.

Democrats were not surprised by the GOP filing, said a spokesman for state Democratic Party Chairman Michael Madigan, who also is the House speaker. "They appear to be fighting the reality that the map prepared by the redistricting committee meets all the tests, and this is just the latest manifestation of that," spokesman Steve Brown said. Legislative districts are redrawn every 10 years to account for population changes. This year, Democrats won control of the process through a special tiebreaker and drew more districts that favor their party. Republicans also are challenging the new map in state courts.

The new map has survived one challenge in the Illinois Supreme Court, but justices have agreed to consider other cases. If the map stands, Democrats will have a strong chance of controlling both the Illinois House and Senate for the next decade. Controlling the legislature would give Democrats the advantage in pushing their policies, passing bills to help Democratic officeholders and launching the careers of new Democratic officials. WINDSOR Clarence Raymond "Ray" Steele, 58, of Rowlett, Texas, formerly of Windsor and Pana, a loving husband and father, passed away Thursday (Nov. 29, 2001).

Services will be 11 a.m. Sunday in Rest Haven Funeral Home-Rowlett Chapel, Rowlett, Texas, with Dr. Aubrey Patterson officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday.

Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park, Rockwall, Texas. Mr. Raymond was born May 6, 1943, in Windsor, the son of Joseph and Saide Leiby Steele. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife, Dar-lene; children, Rhonda Sue Medina and husband Abel of Franklin, James Richard Moore and wife Judy of Pueblo, Daniel Everett Moore and wife Cheryl of Rowlett; Teresa Lynn Lancaster and husband Chris of Paris, Texas; Vincent Samuel Moore and wife Abby of Quinlan, Texas; mother, Sadie Ellis Steele of Pana; grandchildren, Johnell Rae Arnett of Paris, Texas; Stevie Nicole Moore of Rowlett; Lindsay Rene Thorns and husband Bryan of San Diego, Dillon Everett Moore of Rowlett; brothers and sisters, William Oliver Steele of Pensacola, Thomas Wayne Steele of Decatur; Patsy Mae Roberts of Pana; stepgrandchildren, Doug, Greg, Geoffrey, David and Kala; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Oliver Steele, one brother and one sister. BIRTHS Decatur Decatur Memorial Hospital GLENN, David A. and Amy (Ducey), Decatur, boy, Nov. 27. HUNT, David Allen and Wendy Renee Scott, Decatur, boy, Nov.

27. RADLEY, John C. and Christina Patient, Decatur, boy, Nov. 27. V0UGHT, Warren H.

and Kim-berly A. (Madigan), Decatur, girl, Nov. 28. MUSGR0VE, Steven D. and Peggy A.

(Kelm), Niantic, girl, Nov. 29. St. Mary's Hospital DURBIN, Wayne and Amy (Boman), Mount Zion, boy, Nov. 28.

McCOLLEY, James and Shannon (Maltby), Decatur, boy, Nov. 28. HEN0RICKS0N, Timothy and Karen (Hagen), Villa Grove, boy, Nov. 28. Central Illinois Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Coles County BASSETT, Kirk and Jill Sullivan, girl, Nov.

29. BENNETT, Jamie, Charleston, boy, Nov. 29. 2801 a 1 vert (Wra LINCOLN Dwight Henry Bailey, 95, Lincoln, formerly of Mount Pulaski, retired draftsman, died Thursday (Nov. 29, 2001).

Graveside services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mount Pulaski Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln. Memorials: donor's choice.

Baker MATTOON John Joseph Baker 77, Crawfordsville, formerly of Mattoon, retired self-employed carpenter, died Friday (Nov. 30, 2001). Services: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Schilling Funeral Home, Mattoon. Visitation: noon until services.

Burial: Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon. Bugg ASSUMPTION Ruth Bugg, 85, Assumption, died Friday (Nov. 30, 2001). Arrangements incomplete: Seitz Funeral Home, Assumption. Douglas ROBINSON George R.

Douglas 59, Robinson, cook, died Thursday (Nov. 29, 2001). Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Goodwine Funeral Home, Robinson. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m.

Saturday and until services Sunday. Burial: Robinson New Cemetery. Memorials: American Cancer Society. Morris LITCHFIELD Charles William "Bill" Morris II, 84, Chesterfield, formerly of Litchfield, retired from McDonnell Douglas, died Friday (Nov. 30, 2001).

Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Meinschein Funeral Home, Litchfield. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Elm-wood Cemetery, Litchfield. Memorials: Union Avenue Christian Church.

Punches SULLIVAN Marie G. Punches, 90, of Sullivan died 7:06 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 29, 2001 in St. Mary's Hospital.

Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan, with Lyle Goss officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery. Memorials: Sullivan First Church of God or Sullivan Ambulance Service.

Mrs. Punches was born March 2, 1911, in Arthur, the daughter of William E. and Josephine Williamson Kinney. Marie was retired from Brown Shoe Co. after 41 years.

She was a member of Sullivan First Church of God and past president of Sullivan VFW Post 6410 Auxiliary. She married Floyd Punches March 12, 1927, in Sullivan. Surviving are her husband; sons, Jack Punches and Roger Punches, both of Sullivan; sister, Esther Allen of Decatur; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, two sisters, one granddaughter and grandson, Jack Punches Jr. Todd CHARLESTON James S.

Todd, 85, Charleston, retired from Caterpillar Peoria, died Friday (Nov. 30, 2001). Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, Charleston. Visitation: one hour before services.

Burial: Blue Grass Cemetery, Martinsville. Memorials: Kidney Association. Welch CLINTON Louise Welch, 74, Clinton, died Friday (Nov. 30, 2001). Services: 2 p.m.

Monday, Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Mausoleum Park Cemetery, Clinton. Memorials: Louise Welch Memorial Fund. HeraldlReview Postmaster Send address changes to: Herald Review, P.O.

Box 311, Decatur, IL 62525-031 1 Eight-week subscription rates are: Carrier home-delivered, motor route, $32; mail in-trade, $38; mail out-trade, $41 (USPS 150-800). Published daily by the Herald Review, a division of Lee Enterprises Davenport, IA. Periodicals postage paid, paid at Decatur, IL. Johnson DECATUR Freddie L. Johnson 67, Decatur, Revere Copper and Brass Inc.

employee, died Thursday (Nov. 29, 2001). Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes. Visitation: one hour before services.

Burial: Macon County Memorial Park, Har-ristown. Lacox DECATUR Kenneth Lacox, 49, of Decatur died 7:04 a.m. Monday (Nov. 26, 2001). There will be no services.

Cremation rites accorded by GracelandFairlawn Funeral Home. Mr. Lacox was born May 13, 1952, in Decatur, the son of Edgar and Betty Smolinski Lacox. He was a graduate of MacArthur High School and Southern Illinois University. He was a self-employed custodian.

Surviving are his sister, Pat Clary; brothers, Barry and Dennis Lacox. He was preceded in death by his parents. Ledbetter DECATUR Wanda Ledbetter, 80, of Indianapolis, formerly of Decatur, died Thursday (Nov. 29, 2001). Arrangements incomplete: J.J.

Moran Sons Funeral Home. Martin DECATUR G. Lorraine Martin, 71, Decatur, died Friday (Nov. 30, 2001). Arrangements incomplete: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes.

Miller DECATUR Lorraine Miller, 89, Decatur, died Thursday (Nov. 29, 2001). Arrangements incomplete: J.J. Moran Sons Funeral Home. Mitchell DECATUR Mary Catherine McKinney Mitchell, 87, Paducah, mother of Nancy Leigh Etchason of Decatur, died Friday (Nov.

30, 2001). Services: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Paul's Catholic Church, Princeton, Ky. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m.

Sunday, Morgan's Funeral Home, Princeton, with 7 p.m. rosary service. Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Princeton. Rhymes DECATUR Vordel Rhymes 65, Decatur, died Sunday (Nov. 25, 2001).

Services: noon Saturday, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, North location. Visitation: two hours before services in the church. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by: Walker Funeral Service and Chapel. Venturi PEKIN Joseph Louis "Joe" Venturi, 79, Pekin, formerly of Decatur, former St.

Teresa High School athletic directorcoach, died Thursday (Nov. 29, 2001). Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pekin.

Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Abts Mortuary, Pekin, with 8 p.m. rosary service. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Pekin.

Memorials: American Diabetes Association or St. Joseph School Endowment Fund, Pekin. CENTRAL ILLINOIS Austin EFFINGHAM Frances Crews Austin, 96, Effingham, homemaker, died Thursday (Nov. 29, 2001). Private family graveside services: at a later date, Oakridge Cemetery, Effingham.

Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Johnson Funeral Home, Effingham. Memorials: McKendree College, Lebanon, or Effingham County Community Support Systems. Foresman CASEY Dr. Robert P.

Foresman, 68, Casey, died Thursday (Nov. 29, 2001). Services: 2 p.m. Monday, First Church of the Nazarene, Casey. Visitation: two hours before services in the church.

Burial: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. Arrangements by: Markwell Son Funeral Home, Casey. Gardner MATTOON Ruth E. Gardner, 82, Mattoon, co-owner of Gardner Real Estate and Insurance, died Friday (Nov. 30, 2001).

Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, Mattoon. Visitation: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Burial: Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon.

Memorials: Lincolnland Hospice or American Cancer Society. Harrell FLORA Lela N. Harrell, 94, Flora, International Shoe Factory employee, died Friday (Nov. 30, 2001). Services: 10:30 a.m.

Monday, Frank Bright Funeral Home, Flora. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Burial: Golden Cemetery, Louisville. Memorials: First Christian Church.

54 Hunter OAKLAND Thomas Wayne Hunter, 60, Oakland, died Wednesday (Nov. 28, 2001). Services: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Adams Funeral Chapel, Charleston. Visitation: noon to 2 p.m.

Burial: Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston, with military rites. Memorials: American Cancer Society. Johnson LERNA Kenon Johnson, 17, Lerna, died Thursday (Nov. 29, 2001). Services: 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Adams Funeral Chapel, Charleston. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday. Johnston ALTAMONT Johnnie Lee Johnston, 44, Fort Myers, relatives of Altamont, died Monday (Nov. 26, 2001).

Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Union Cemetery, Altamont. Memorials: donor's choice.

Kollman ALTAMONT Mabel Dean Julius Kollman, 73, Altamont, retired nurse's aide, died Thursday (Nov. 29, 2001). Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Kull Funeral Chapel, Altamont. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m.

Sunday with 7 p.m. wake service. Burial: St. Clare Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, Altamont. Memorials: donor's choice.

Lang CHARLESTON Carlos M. Lang, 70, Charleston, retired from Stoner Wood Products, died Friday (Nov. 30, 2001). Graveside services: 11:30 p.m. Monday, Janesville Cemetery.

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29, 2001) in Carle Hospital, Urbana. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday in Arthur United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Elder officiating. Visi Stella Ferguson tation will be 2 to 5 p.m.

Sunday in Shrader Funeral Home, Arthur. Burial will be in Arthur Cemetery. Memorials: Arthur Public Library. Mrs. Ferguson was born May 9, 1922, in Harrodsburg, the daughter of Joseph and Ella Pulliam Trower.

She worked at Progress Industries in Arthur and later retired from the University of Illinois agricultural experiment station in 1993. She was a member of Arthur United Methodist Church, Business Professional Women of Arthur, where she held various offices, Zeta Omicron Chapter of Psi Iota Xi, Arthur Women's Club, Order of the Eastern Star, Arthur PTA, Republican Women, Friends of the Library, American Legion Auxiliary and Arthur Alumni Association. She married Kenneth Ferguson May 29, 1948, in Webster Groves, Mo. He preceded her in death Feb. 18, 1977.

Surviving are her son, Michael Ferguson and wife Ann of Darien; daughter, Gwen Johnson and husband Jim of Moline; brothers, Joe "Hugh" Trower and wife Irene and Lawrence "Slats" Trower and wife Jane, all of Arthur; Richard Trower and wife Ruth of Catlin; sisters, Ella Wahl of Downers Grove; Suzanne Wagner and husband Jack of Mahomet; grandchildren, Courtney and Bethany Blucker and Clayton and Meredith Ferguson. She was preceded in death by two brothers. Lamb NEWMAN Violet Lamb, 76, Newman, died Friday (Nov. 30, 2001). Arrangements incomplete: Joines Funeral Home, Newman.

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