Obituaries
Athens, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Athens and Menard County, IL area
Ronald "Ron" Griffin
Oct 28, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Griffin, age 68, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
Ronald was born on November 9, 1957 in Springfield, IL, the son of Floyd and Delores (Hawkins) Griffin.
Mourning his passing are his children, Cortney (Jason) Graham, Gabe (Mea) Griffin; grandchildren, Jacob Graham, Zachary Graham, Charlotte Meeley, Thomas Griffin, Gabriel M. Griffin, Helena Griffin,...
Earlynn "Lynn" Bradley
Oct 27, 2026
Earlynn “Lynn” Bradley, age 68, of Petersburg, Illinois passed away on Tuesday October 27, 2026 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.
Lynn was born on January 1, 1958 in Killeen, Texas, the daughter of Earl and Barbara (Downey) Bradley.
Mourning her passing are her father, Earl (JoElla) Bradley; children, Diana “Lupe” (Adam) Sullivan of Petersburg, Clay (Hannah) Lara of Petersburg;...
Richard "Dick" Sybert
Oct 25, 2026
Richard “Dick” Sybert, age 86, of Athens, passed away on Sunday October 25, 2026 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL.
Dick was born on November 28, 1939, in Montogomery County, IL, the son of Leslie and Irene (Meyer) Sybert.
He married Ann Keeler on September 30, 1962 in Asbury Methodist Church in Springfield, IL.
Mourning his passing are his wife, Ann; children,...
Wilma Powell
Oct 25, 2026
Wilma Powell, age 99, of Monticello, formerly of Athens, passed away on Sunday October 25, 2026, at the Hyatt Nursing Home in Monticello, IL.
She was born on January 11, 1927 in DuQuoin, IL, the daughter of Solomon and Sarah (Hutchinson) Nance.
Wilma married Chester Powell on June 25, 1944. He preceded her in death in 2010.
Mourning her passing are her daughters,...
Judith "Judy" Bryant
Oct 23, 2026
Judith “Judy” Bryant, age 87 of Athens, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Villa Healthcare East in Sherman, IL.
Judy was born on January 19, 1939, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Paul and Mary E. (Sawyer) Wasilewski.
On January 19, 1958, she became the wife of the love of her life, Walter Bryant, and they were married for 55...
Fred Schmulbach
Oct 15, 2026
Fred Schmulbach, age 78, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at his home in Athens, IL.
He was born September 27, 1948 in Springfield, IL, the son of Bruce Schmulbach and Mary Nicholson.
Mourning his passing is his wife, Janet; son, Bart (Tina) Schmulbach; daughters, Bree Schmulbach (Greg Bennett) and Brae (Matt) Davenport; step-children, Melissa (Mike) Paoni, Christina Stark,...
Linda Kuhnau
Oct 14, 2026
Linda Sue Kuhnau, 77, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, after a brief but courageous battle with Bulbar ALS.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 7th, 11:30 a.m. at LaCanne Funeral Home in Jackson, Minnesota, followed by a luncheon and fellowship. Linda will be laid to rest at a private memorial and graveside service on Saturday,...
Sean Clark
Oct 11, 2026
Sean Clark, age 21, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Springfield, IL.
He was born on July 19, 2005, in Litchfield, IL, the son of Michael and Jill (Meisenheimer) Clark.
Mourning his passing are his fiancée, Madisyn Antonacci; his parents, Mike and Jill; brother, Michael (wife Terri) Flowers, Jr.; grandmother, Francis Kay Clark; one aunt; two uncles, several...
Nancy L. Wall
Oct 5, 2026
Nancy Wall, age 76, of Auburn, Illinois, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026 at her residence.
She was born May 8, 1950, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Kathryn Lucille (Wernowsky) Hoke.
Mourning her passing are her children, Brett (wife Alison) Wall and Stephanie (husband Rich) Stewart; grandchildren, Madison (husband Hendrick) Hamilton, Madison Stewart, Parker Stewart, Jaryn Stewart, and...
Barbara Downey Bradley
Sep 28, 2026
Barbara Lee Downey Bradley, of Petersburg, IL was born December 5, 1937 in Greenview, IL.
She went home to the Lord on Monday, September 28, 2026. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side.
Mourning her passing are her children, Earlynn “Lynn” D. Bradley, Kristine “Kris” R. (husband Kent) Busch, William “Pat” Bradley, and Kimberly “Kim” (husband Vic) Aure; nine...
Mark Slavens
Sep 25, 2026
Mark Dwain Slavens of Greenview, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Mark was a doting father to his daughter Shelby and enjoyed spending most of his extra time teaching her things that were down - right scary to her mom. Mark was a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast whose interest/passions went from motocross racing with his brothers to road racing...
Louie E. Murry
Sep 24, 2026
Louie Murry, age 88, of Sherman, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
He was born August 14, 1938 in Tamaroa, Illinois the son of Xelpho and Gertie Murry.
Louie married Sara Milburn on September 6, 1958.
Mourning his passing are his wife, Sara; one daughter, Tami (Harold) Sebring; one brother, Keith (Sue) Murry; two grandchildren, Sarah (Jen) Adkison...
Glen A. Maxwell
Sep 24, 2026
Glen Arthur Maxwell, age 79, of Petersburg, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg.
He was born on September 13, 1947, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Vern and Mary Lynn (Johnson) Maxwell.
Mourning his passing are his sister, Doris (Rick) Manley of Sherman; two nieces, Dena Manley (Todd Rogers) and Holly Stock; six great-nieces...
Verna Buerkett
Sep 20, 2026
Verna Mae Buerkett, 91, of Springfield, Illinois, went home to the Lord, on Sunday, September 20, 2026, surrounded by her children.
Verna was born in Carlinville, Illinois, on December 13, 1934, to the late Jay McHugh and Verna Helen Rice Atterberry.
Verna was a 1952 graduate of Hillsboro High School. During her days at H.H.S., she was involved in chorus, operetta, Spanish...
Velma Claypool
Sep 14, 2026
Velma Claypool, age 87, of New Berlin, Illinois, passed away on Monday September 14, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born June 13, 1939, in Hettick, Il, the daughter of John and Myrtle Wilson.
Velma married Donald Claypool on September 15, 1956 in Corinth, MS. He preceded her in death in January of 2026.
Mourning her passing are...
Loretta Mae Castaño
Sep 8, 2026
Loretta Mae Castaño of Houston, Texas passed away in her home on September 8, 2026 at the age of 102 after a period of illness. She was supported through this difficult time, as ever, by family, friends, and community. She will be dearly missed.
She was born on September 12, 1923 in Springfield, Illinois. Loretta received degrees in English and social...
Vivian Rankin
Aug 30, 2026
Vivian Rankin, age 94, passed away on Sunday August 30, 2026, at Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski, Illinois.
She was born May 18, 1932 in Stronghurst, IL the daughter of Perry and Nellie Mourning - Stamp.
Vivian married Lawrence Rankin on December 27, 1953 in Stronghurst, IL. He preceded her in death in 2005.
Mourning her passing are son, Tim of Geneva;...
Donald E. Hindes
Aug 26, 2026
Donald E. Hindes, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Sunrise Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Virden, Illinois.
He was born on September 7, 1935, in Hempstead, New York, the son of Earle and Dorothy (Stout) Hindes
Donald was married to Marilyn Joyce Vandagrift and she preceded him in death on January 3, 2000.
Mourning his passing are his brother,...
Ted Roth
Aug 24, 2026
Ted Roth, age 89, of Williamsville, Illinois passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026 at St. Clara’s Manor in Lincoln.
He was born October 9, 1936. in Jacksonville, Illinois, the son of Norbert and Mabel “Louise” (Nevins) Roth.
Ted married Carolyn Cowan on October 5, 1958 at the Williamsville Christian Church.
Mourning his passing are his wife, Carolyn; daughters, Lisa (Tom) Mosley, Rebecca...
September Shipman
Aug 12, 2026
September Shipman, age 70, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at her residence.
She was born on September 23, 1955, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of James and Nancy (Polk) Meadows.
September married John Shipman, Jr. and they were married for 18 years.
Mourning her passing are her daughter, Andria (husband Doug) Wentzel; two grandchildren, John Montgomery and Jaylen Walls;...
