He is survived by: Mother – Paula (Companion Mike) Follis of Greenview
Daughter – Jade Larson
Step-son – Dylan McCubbin
Companion – Jamie McCubbin of Petersburg
Brothers - K.L. (wife Amber) Larson Jr.
Michael Lemons
Sister – Faith Follis
Grandfather – Clyde Harris
Great Grandmother – Margie Smith
Several Aunts, Uncles & Cousins

Ryan was born January 3, 1986 in Springfield, the son of Paula Harris Larson.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother Jeweline Cox.

Visitation will be held Tuesday January 6th from 10:00 until the time of service at 12:00 P.M . at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens.

Rev. Terry Rosenfeld officiating

Burial at Rose Hill Cemetery near Petersburg.

Memorials contributions : “Ryan Larson Memorial Fund”

She is survived by: Husband - Delmar
Two sons - Delmar (wife Judi) of Athens
- Jack (wife Judi) of Athens

Three daughters - Peggy Ryan of Cantrall
- Cindy (husband Ray) Gimondo of Bath
- Bonnie (husband Karl) Yager of Athens

Sister – Ruby Meek
14 Grandchildren
14 Great-grandchildren
Several Nieces & Nephews

Ms. Harlan was born July 20, 1940 in Springfield, the daughter of Robert and Ollie Ellenburg Hull.

She is preceded in death by a son Dale and grandson Delmar III.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 10:00 AM.

Rev. Ken Gennicks officiating.

Burial at Rock Creek Cemetery near Tallula.

Survived by: Husband – Kenneth of Athens
Sons – Glen Baum of Athens
Darel Baum of Athens
Granddaughter – Kyleigh Baum
Mother – Altha Liehr of Springfield
Several Nieces and Nephews

Mrs. Baum was born October 4, 1938 in Jacksonville, Illinois, the daughter of Glen and Altha Sullivan Liehr. She was raised in Perry, Illinois and graduated from Perry High School in 1956. She was a graduate of Western Illinois University in 1960.

She married Kenneth Baum on April 5, 1969, in Springfield. She is preceded in death by her father, Glen.

Mrs. Baum was employed by the Springfield Clinic for fourteen years.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 26, 2008 at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens.

Rev. Ken Gennicks officiating

Memorials can be made to the Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens or the Menard County BLS

Mr. Ahrens worked for Capitol Plumbing and Heating Supply Company prior to retiring from CIPS in 1985 after 33 years of service. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Springfield and a member of St. John’s Group Loyal, served as president of the church council, taught Sunday School, and enjoyed singing in the choir. He was active in the Elks Club and Junior Achievement.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Edward C. Ahrens, sister Margaret (Ahrens) Hartman and grandson Chad Allen Ahrens, son of Terry & Judy Ahrens.

Survived by his wife Lois Johnson Ahrens, son Terry Ahrens (wife Judy),
son Todd Ahrens (wife Margaret), daughter Kerry (Ahrens) Franke and daughter Barb
Ahrens Brewer (husband Brian).
Fourteen grandchildren – Terry’s: Heather Hicks (husband Ryan) of Riverton,
Audra Banister (husband James) of Springfield, Ryan (Andy) Ahrens of Springfield.
Todd’s: Emily, Ben, Rachel & David Ahrens all of Springfield.
Kerry’s : Jessica Skaaren (husband Cory) of Phoenix, AZ, Jaclyn, Jenelle and Joshua
Franke all of Springfield. Barb’s: Chelsey, Courtney & Carson Brewer all of
Springfield. Three Great grandchildren Trinity Franke (mother Jaclyn), Chad Michael
Hicks and Brayden Banister.

Visitation will be held on Thursday December 18, 2008 from 4:00 to 7:00 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens. Services will be held Friday December 19, 2008 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Springfield at 1:00 P.M. with one hour of visitation before service.
Rev. Paul Olson officiating.

Burial will be at Indian Point Cemetery near Athens.

Memorials can be made to the National MS Society, American Cancer Society, or the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Springfield.

She is survived by: Husband – Ed
Sons - Ron Bednarko of Athens
Jerry (Lynne) Bednarko of Petersburg

Sister – Jeanette Moore of Niantic

Two Brothers – Harold & Virgil Nold of Oconee

Grandchildren – Jessica & Anna

Several Nieces & Nephews

Ms. Bednarko was born January 6, 1927, in Pana, IL, the daughter of Albert and Leona Schmidt Nold.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Her hobby was gardening.

A visitation will be held at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens on Friday from 4 to 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Holy Family Church at 11:00 a.m.

Rev. Knuffman officiating.

Burial will be at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

He was born September 12, 1926, in Springfield, the son of Carmen and Lena Gazza Polistina. He married Doris Jeanette Colliver on November 3, 1944.

Mott served in the Navy during World War II as a Motor Machinist’s Mate Third Class.

He retired from Franklin Life Insurance Company as an Assistant Vice President in the Property Management Department. He was a founding member of the Sherman Athletic Club, the Sherman Volunteer Fire Department and the Sherman Community Bank where he served on the Board of Directors. He assisted in the construction of St. John’s Vianney Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Nene, Frank, Jimmy, and Rocco, and his son-in-law Gary Yard.

Surviving is his loving wife: Wife - Doris
Daughter - Sandy Yard of Sherman

Grandsons - Troy (Tammy) Yard of Sherman
Monte (Jolyn) Yard of Sherman
Great-Grandchildren - Miranda, Jacob, Alex, & Rylie Yard of Sherman

Brothers – Robert & Rossi Polistina of Sherman
Sister - Rose (Harold) Bryant of Salt Lick, Kentucky

Several Nieces and Nephews

Services will be held at Mott & Henning Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 11:30AM. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 PM on Tuesday, December 9 at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery
Memorials to the American Cancer Society & St. John’s Vianney

He is survived by:
Daughter: Nancy Stier of Petersburg
Grandchild: Leigh Ann (Rod) Harrison
Step Son: Herman (Norma) Cramer of Greenview
Grandchildren: Salle (Phil) Calhoun
Phillip (Cindy) Cramer
Great Grandchildren: Lauren Harrison & Meghan Moore

Several Nieces & Nephews

John was born on October 31, 1909 in Cantrall, IL the son of John D. and Etta Goosman Dirks.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Dick and Herman, and sisters Ollie and Anna.

John was a member of the Greenview United Church.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 30 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens. Services will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 1, 2008 at the funeral home.

Burial at Indian Point Cemetery

Rev. Julie Blythe officiating

Memorials contributions can be made to the Greenview United Church or charity of choice.

Audrey was a member of the Greenview United Church, as well as a past member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Menard County Home Bureau, and the Greenview Fortnightly Club. She also enjoyed being a member of several bridge and pinochle clubs with her beloved friends. Audrey was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor. Her family and friends were her passion and she enjoyed helping others in any way she could. Her granddaughters were her pride and joy and she loved being an important part of their lives.

Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Marie Laun, brother and sister-in-law, Kermit and Joe Laun, step-mother, Dorothy Laun all of New Holland, and son-in-law, Dave Carter, of Sherman. Left to cherish her memory are her husband John of Greenview , three children , Randy of Springfield, Lora (Carter)Neale (husband Dave) of Sherman, Joy Morales (husband Joe) of Austin, Texas and three granddaughters, Lindsay
(Carter) Bauersachs (husband Derreck) of Round Rock, Texas and Dana Carter and Christa Morales both of Austin, Texas. She will also be missed by many other extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be held at Greenview United Church on Saturday, November 8, 2008 from 9:00 -11:00 AM followed by a celebration of Audrey’s life in passing at 11:00, conducted by Rev. Julie Blyrhe. Cremation and funeral services are being provided by Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens, IL.

Memorals can be made to Greenview United Church or Memorial Hospice Care.

He is survived by: Wife – Bettie
Daughters- Judy (Mike) Forgas of Manchester, Tennessee
Jeanne (Jeff) Miller of Springfield
Jill (Mike) Loeser of Springfield
Five Grandchildren - Michael, Andrea, Amanda, Libby & Kelsey
Three Great-grandchildren - Kylee, Natalie & Alli
Several Nieces & Nephews

Mr. Trainor was born August 7, 1922 near Springfield, the son of George and Flossie Reynolds Trainor.
He was a member of Cantrall United Methodist Church since 1944. Mr. Trainor served in the U.S. Marines during World War II and he was an Ansar Shriner. He was also known as the “Biscuit, Pie & Jelly Man” at his church.
Mr. Trainor retired from Fiat-Allis after 37 years of work.
He loved all kinds of music, cooking and spending time with his family.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday November 5, 2008 at Cantrall United Methodist Church from 10:00 AM until time of service there at 12:00 noon.

Rev. Gloria Davis officiating

Burial will be held at Brittin Cemetery near Cantrall

Memorials contributions can be made to Cantrall United Methodist Church or Shriner’s Children Hospital

The family is being served by Mott & Henning Funeral Home, Athens, Illinois.

He is survived by: Wife – Wanda
Sons - Ron (Judy) Marth of St. Charles, MO

Daughters- Janice (Gary) Zelasko of Edwardsville, IL
Kathryn Marth of Black Mountain, NC

Sisters- Valera Shelly
Wilma Scaro
Patricia Kenner
Brother- Marvin Marth

Grandchildren – Eric & Mark Zelasko
Alex & Lisa Marth

Several Nieces & Nephews

Mr. Marth was born May 24, 1926 in Kankakee, IL, the son of M. Carl & Elsie R. (Lehnus) Marth.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He was a member of the Sherman United Methodist Church where he was a Sunday School Teacher. He was a member of the Toastmasters, Boy Scouts of America and the LCI Navy Veterans Group.

He maintained all the computers of the Sherman Methodist Church including Kids Place. He was an avid genealogist.

Mr. Marth was a member of the US Navy and served during WWII in the South Pacific.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 3, 2008 at the Sherman United Methodist Church from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM with the services following at 12:00 PM.
Rev. Mike Pennell officiating

Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield at 2:00 PM.

Memorials contributions can be made to Sherman United Methodist Church Computer fund or Charity of Choice.