Robert DeFrates, 68, of 700 S. Illinois St. died at 8:33 p.m. Monday at Memorial Medical Center.
Born in Springfield, where he was a lifetime resident, he was the son of Murl and Mary Wilson DeFrates.
He retired as owner of Economy Shoe Shop after 52 years of business.
He was precede in death by his wife, Vera, in 1977 and by two brothers, James and Lewis.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Mary) Griswald and Mrs. Ed (Jewelle) Eck; one brother, Bernal of Springfield; several nieces, nephews and cousins; several great-nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Bisch Memorial Home with the Rev. Edward Hellyer officiating.
Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.
Date: Wednesday, August 23, 1978
Paper: State Journal-Register (Springfield, IL)
Page: 51
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Cause of death: shot
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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name: Robert Defrates
State of Issue: Illinois
Date of Birth: Friday June 24, 1910
Date of Death: August 1978
Est. Age at Death: 68 years, 1 months
Last known residence:
City: SpringfieldSouthern View
County: Sangamon
State: Illinois
ZIP Code: 62703
Family Members
Parents
Murl DeFrates
1882–1948
Mary J DeFrates
1885–1967
Spouse
Vera M Lauchner DeFrates
1912–1977
*Calculated Relationship
