Ethell, Evan E.

Evan Ethell, age 31, of Petersburg, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Marsha; one son, William; father, Larry (Debbie) Ethell of Athens, mother, Linda Ethell of Springfield, grandparents Bill and Lola Ethell of Athens, siblings Erik (Heather) Ethell of Riverton, Erin (Tony) Calcari of Riverton, Elise (Derrick) Fritz of Athens; sister-in-law Missy (Danny) Minor, and several nieces and nephews.

Evan is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Mildred Knackmuhs, mother and father-in-law William “Bill” and Dorothy “Dottie” Minor.

Evan was born September 13, 1982 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Larry and Linda Gumbrell Ethell.

He married Marsha Minor on October 21, 2006 in Athens.

Evan worked at Herrin Ltd. at Mount Pulaski since 2010. He was a member of the Athens Christian Church.

He enjoyed truck pulling, four wheeling, fishing, and camping. Evan loved anything outdoors and working in his shop.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 PM on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at the Athens Christian Church.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, December 23, 2013 at the Athens Christian Church.

Ken Gennicks will be officiating.

Burial will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Petersburg, IL.

Memorials can be made to a college fund for his son, William Ethell, care of Athens State Bank.