In re Woodworth

This claim arises out of the death of Charles Eugene Woodworth, a member of the Civil Defense Corps of Tolona, Illinois. The decedent’s widow seeks compensation pursuant to the provisions of the “Law Enforcement Officers, Civil Defense Workers, Civil Air Patrol Members, Paramedics and Firemen Compensation Act” (the Act). (Ill. Rev. Stat., ch. 48, par. 281 et seq.). The Claimant is the widow of the decedent as indicated by the verified application for benefits and a copy of the marriage certificate attached to the report of the Attorney General.

On January 24, 1979, the decedent was called up…