Obituaries
Athens, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Athens and Menard County, IL area
Robert Sandidge
Apr 16, 2025
Robert Sandidge, age 90, of Athens, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at his residence with his family by his side.
Robert was born on January 6, 1935 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Earl and Dorothey Sandidge.
He married Donna Bennett on October 3, 1954.
Bob will be truly missed by his wife Donna of 70 years; his children, Robin...
Marilynn Ferricks
Apr 14, 2025
Marilynn Ferricks, age 80, of Springfield, formerly of Athens, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Regency Care in Springfield.
She was born February 24,1945 in Lincoln, Illinois, the daughter of Edwin and Helen (Post) Beccue.
Marilynn married Donald Ferricks on July 9, 1966 in Athens, IL and were happily married for 58 years.
Mourning her passing are her husband, Don; daughter,...
Steven K. Hamilton
Apr 13, 2025
Steven Hamilton, age 75, of Athens, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
He was born on October 3, 1949 in Ottumwa, Iowa the son of George and M. Marie Hamilton.
Steve married Rebecca on December 18, 1971 in Burlington, Iowa.
Mourning his passing are his wife, Becky; daughters, Sandra (Richard) Preston, Susanne Hamilton, Stacy...
Patricia "Patty Ann" Yeates
Apr 12, 2025
Patricia “Patty Ann” Yeates, age 74, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
Patricia was born on June 7, 1950 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Clifford T. and Patricia (Brennan) Bryant, Sr.
She married Kenneth Yeates on May 5, 1983.
Mourning her passing are a son, Jeff Lynde of Athens, IL; a daughter, Kirsten...
John Wasilewski
Apr 6, 2025
John Wasilewski, age 93, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg.
Mr. Wasilewski was born April 8, 1931 in Athens, Illinois, the son of Stanley and Mary Brackhan Wasilewski.
He married Joan Doggett on November 7, 1953.
Mourning his passing are his wife, Joan Wasilewski; three daughters, Jill Wasilewski of Athens, Illinois, Julie (husband...
Dennis K. Roberts
Apr 5, 2025
Dennis K. Roberts, age 74, of Petersburg, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at his residence.
He was born December 1, 1950 in Salinas, California, the son of Albert C. and Mildred (Nichols) Roberts.
Dennis married Elizabeth Brownson on April 5, 1975 in Santa Rosa, California.
Mourning his passing are his wife, Elizabeth; four sons, Lee, Matthew, Nathan, and Orren Roberts; two...
Pamela Sue Hinds-Sisk
Apr 1, 2025
Pamela Hinds-Sisk, age 68, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Hillsboro Health Hospital in Hillsboro, IL.
She was born on September 11, 1956 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of John and Lois (Etherton) Hinds.
Mourning her passing are her mother, Lois; children, Adam Sisk, Erika (husband Jeff) Brock, Adara Sisk, and Ethan Sisk; grandchildren, Grace, Carter, Leah, Beckett,...
Deborah Niewold
Mar 14, 2025
Deborah Niewold, age 88, of Springfield, IL, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Springfield Suites in Springfield, Illinois.
She was born March 20, 1936 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Esther (Mueller) Dixon.
Mourning her passing are four children, Craig (Jackie) French, Nikki French – Perry, Zack (Alicia) Niewold, Jake Niewold; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and son-in-law, Joe Keyzer.
She is...
Bernice Eigenmann
Mar 10, 2025
Bernice Eigenmann, age 69, of Williamsville, passed away at Springfield Memorial Hospital on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Bernice was born September 29, 1955 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph and Ida (Miller) Burneson.
She married Cory Eigenmann on January 25, 1975 at Foursquare Gospel Church in Springfield, IL.
Mourning her passing are her husband, Cory Eigenmann; children, Cameron, Colin, Cody Eigenmann; grandchildren,...
Madeline "Maddie" Snyder
Mar 7, 2025
Madeline “Maddie” Snyder, age 19, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
She was born October, 11, 2005 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Michael Snyder and Stephanie Wiant.
Mourning her passing are her mother, Stephanie Mandi Wiant; father, Michael Conway (wife Breann) Snyder; one sister, Isabella Imogene Snyder; paternal grandmother, Brenda Rebbe;...
Robert V. Cooper
Mar 7, 2025
Robert V. Cooper, age 81, of Athens, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at his residence.
He was born on March 28, 1943 in Petersburg, Illinois, the son of Virgil and Mary (Hubbard) Cooper.
Robert married Judy Hill on July 16, 1965. She preceded him in death on Feb. 3, 2014
Mourning his passing are his daughter, Lisa (husband Robert) Barto; two...
Erna Lynne Bringe
Mar 4, 2025
Erna Lynne Bringe of Inverness, IL, passed away on March 4, 2025.
She was born in Greenview, Illinois, the daughter of James and Virginia (Murphy) Tripp. She married Bernard G. Bringe on May 29, 1965. She received her BS Degree at Millikin University and MBE at Indiana University.
Erna Lynne taught Business Education in Arlington Heights District 214 for 26 years. She...
Ronald L. Schemmer
Mar 2, 2025
Ronald L. Schemmer, age 83, of Williamsville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday March 2, 2025 at his residence.
Ronald was born on November 9, 1941 in Williamsville, IL the son of Oscar and Hermina (Miller) Schemmer.
Ron married Barbara Harms on July 18, 1964. She preceded him in death in 2018.
Mourning his passing are his children, Greg Schemmer of Williamsville, Doug Schemmer...
Mildred Brown
Feb 22, 2025
Mildred Brown, age 81, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
She was born August 3, 1943 in Greenview, Illinois, the daughter of Howard and Missouri (Taylor) Jones. She grew up in Greenview.
Later Mildred married Robert Brown in Lewisville, TX on April 7, 1995.
Mourning her passing are three sons, Troy Juhl of...
David Taapken
Feb 20, 2025
David Taapken, age 78, of Greenview, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at his residence.
He was born December 7, 1946 in Petersburg, Illinois, the son of Merle and Josephine (Lyons) Taapken.
David married Janet on February 12, 2000 in Las Vegas, NV.
Mourning his passing are his wife, Janet; son, Rod (wife Sherri) Taapken; three stepchildren, Amy (husband Jeff) Tuttle,...
Vera J. Peet
Feb 8, 2025
Vera Jean Peet, age 80, of Greenview, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
Vera was born on December 25, 1944 in Oakford, IL the daughter of Tade and Vera Adeline Knoles Todd.
Vera is survived by her husband Terry Peet. They spent 32 wonderful years together.
Mourning her passing are husband, Terry; children, Brian Neavill,...
Suzanne E. Bless
Feb 6, 2025
Suzanne Bless, age 71, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
Suzanne was born on October 26, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. She was raised by Robert and Ethel (Eddy) Marten.
She married Larry Bless on July 8, 1977 in the courthouse in Springfield, Illinois.
Mourning her passing are her husband, Larry; son, Travis (Jennifer) Bless; two granddaughters, Karlie and...
Wilbur R. Fawns, Jr.
Feb 6, 2025
Wilbur Fawns JR “J.R.”, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at his home in Williamsville, Illinois at the age of 92.
He was born in Tice, Illinois on April 28, 1932 to Wilbur Sr. and Ruth Bencenhafer Fawns.
He married Sharon Drendel in 1955 and she survives.
Also mourning his passing are his son, Brent (Kathleen) Fawns; daughter, Tracey (Mark)...
Grant Withers
Feb 4, 2025
Grant Withers, age 15, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
Grant was born July 10, 2009 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Richard and Leslie (Bennett.)
Mourning his passing are his mother, Leslie (husband Robert) Clifton; siblings, Tucker, Wyatt, Maci Withers, and Lane Clifton; grandparents, Thomas and Jody Bennett, and Mary Withers;...
Marcie Carole Buraski
Feb 4, 2025
Marcie Carole Buraski, 70, of Sherman, IL, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at St. John’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 9, 1954, in Springfield, Marcie was the beloved daughter of the late Carl Henry Sours, Jr. and Carole May Beja. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Raymonde Sours, and stepfather, Dave Beja.
Marcie...
