Obituaries
Athens, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Athens and Menard County, IL area
Donald G. Claypool
Jan 26, 2026
Donald Claypool, age 86, of New Berlin, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
He was born December 3, 1939 in Williamsville, IL, the son of Henry and Helena (Cunningham) Claypool.
Don married Velma Wilson on September 15, 1956 in Corinth, MS.
Mourning his passing are his wife, Velma; children, Debbie (husband James) Corbin, Peggy Thompson,...
Roger L. Bock
Jan 23, 2026
Roger L. Bock, 66, born on September 22, 1959, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of George and Loretta Bock of Cantrall, and was born in Springfield, IL.
He was preceded in death by his mother, his father, his sister Debbie Lott, and brother in law Bob Lott.
Roger was employed as a heavy...
Victoria Sandner
Jan 20, 2026
Victoria Lee Sandner, age 70, of Athens, Illinois passed away on January 20th, 2026.
Cremation rites have been accorded. As per Victoria's wishes, no services will be held.
Eugenia Henderson
Jan 20, 2026
Eugenia Marie (“Jean”) Henderson, age 97, met Jesus face to face at 6:08 PM on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The legacy she leaves for us to imitate was one of unwavering FAITH and DEVOTION to Him.
She was born to Tomie and Clara (Kelly) Meredith on November 22, 1928, in Grayson County, KY and they preceded her in death as did...
Troy McPeak
Jan 18, 2026
Troy McPeak, age 56, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL.
He was born April 8, 1969 in Springfield, IL, the son of David and Mary Markert – McPeak.
Mourning his passing are his daughter, Rachel (fiance Noah Dunham) McPeak; sister, Devra (Roger) Muench; one niece, Nicole Muench and one nephew, Dalton Muench;...
Robert "Bob" Kinney
Jan 17, 2026
Robert "Bob" Paul Allen Kinney, 86, of Petersburg, Illinois, passed away on January 17, 2026, peacefully surrounded by his family.
Born February 28, 1939, in Petersburg to Roy and Ellma Kinney, Bob answered the call to serve in the United States Army. After his military service he built a long and steady career, working 28 years at Ideal Industries and later...
Gary L. Connor
Jan 16, 2026
Gary L. Connor, age 75, of Carthage, Texas, formerly of Petersburg, Illinois. died January 16, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Mr. Connor was born May 17, 1950 in Springfield, Illinois to the late Robert Lee and Margaret Sally Lee Halberstadt Connor.
Gary married Janet Rebbe in 1971 and they celebrated almost 55...
A. Maudene Miller
Jan 16, 2026
A. Maudene Miller, age 88, of Sherman, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on August 23, 1937, in El Monte, California, the daughter of Leo and Ruby Williams Pope.
Maudene married Evan Miller on November 9, 1956, at the Union Avenue Christian Church in Litchfield.
Mourning her passing are her children, Michael (wife...
William "Bill" Schimm
Jan 14, 2026
William Henry Schimm, age 102, of Springfield, Illinois, passed from this life to eternal life on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Bill was born on January 11, 1924, in Amazonia, Missouri, to Theresa Schimatowsky. Raised by a single mother he lived most of his life in Sioux City, Iowa. Bill was baptized on March 5, 1934 at Lutheran Hospital where his mother...
Kenneth Wayne Bounds
Jan 11, 2026
Kenneth Wayne Bounds age 86, of Cantrall, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at his home.
He was born October 19, 1939 to James LeRoy “Roy” Bounds and Beulah H. Gibson Thomas Bounds. He married Nancy Woods on December 7, 1958 at Cantrall United Methodist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, three brothers; Melvin R. and LeRoy...
Harriett L. Abeln
Jan 5, 2026
Harriett L. Abeln, age 91, of Sherman, Illinois, formerly of Athens, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
She was born on January 19, 1934, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Rudolph and Edith (Miller) Beccue.
Harriett married James “Jim” Abeln on January 31, 1954, in Athens, Illinois. Together they shared many years of love...
Patricia "Pat" Stringfield
Jan 1, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Stringfield, age 76, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at her home.
She was born on May 20, 1949, in Jacksonville, IL, the daughter of Howard and Jennie (Jamison) Davidson.
Pat married John Stringfield on December 14, 1985, at Indian Point Presbyterian Church near Athens.
Mourning her passing are her husband, John; children, Kathryn Ann (Krumsiek) (Brad) Taylor,...
Robert "Bob" Lott
Dec 26, 2025
Robert “Bob” Lott, 69, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, surrounded by his children.
Bob was born on July 27, 1956 in Springfield, IL the son of Charles and Constance (Cullimore) Lott. He married his high school sweetheart, Debbie Bock, on October 18, 1975, and together they shared 49 wonderful years.
He is survived by his children Nick Lott, Brian Lott, Lindsay...
Helen E. Blake
Dec 24, 2025
Helen E. Blake, age 73, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL.
Helen was born on October 31, 1952, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Lester and Elizabeth (Loveless) Blake.
Mourning her passing are her brothers, David Blake, Joseph (Linda) Blake, Dennis (Stephanie) Blake; sisters, Lillian Greene, Louise Mitchell, Betty Frisch, and Patricia...
Patti S. Barrow
Dec 24, 2025
Patti S. Barrow, age 71, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at her residence.
Patti was born on December 12, 1954 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Melvin and Dorothy (Huddleston) Wanless.
She married Ed Barrow on June 12, 1975 in Springfield, IL.
Mourning her passing are a daughter, Lindsay Barrow of Springfield; a son, Matt Barrow of Springfield; and...
Linda Miller
Dec 12, 2025
Linda Miller, age 81, of Ashland, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Villa Health Care Center in Sherman, Illinois.
She was born August 31, 1944, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Vernon and Bina (Davis) Dowell.
Linda married Gail Miller in 1977. He preceded her in death in 2004.
Mourning her passing are her step-sons, Kevin (wife Sherry) Miller and Mason...
Velma Campbell
Dec 6, 2025
Velma Campbell, age 106, of Williamsville, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Villas of Holly Brook in Pekin, IL.
She was born July 2, 1919 in Mt. Vernon, IL.
Velma married Don Campbell on September 7, 1967 in O’Fallon, IL.
Mourning her passing are her daughter, Brenda (Gary) Heriford of Pekin; son, Tony (Mickey) Campbell of Richmond, KY; daughters, Sally (Dr....
Rachel Lee Olson
Nov 25, 2025
Rachel Lee Olson, age 48, of Cantrall, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by her loved ones, after a year-long battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Rachel was born May 23, 1977, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Jerry and Marlene (Markey) Olson. She grew up in Cantrall and graduated from...
Steven E. Phillips
Nov 15, 2025
Steven E. Phillips, age 64, of Greenview, was welcomed into heaven on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Steve’s legacy is carried on by his family: wife, Sue; children, Joe (Kati) Day, Amy (Jim) West, Brian (Cassandra Hustedt) Phillips, Andy Phillips; grandchildren Liam West, Leo Day, Eden West; brothers Mike (Marlene) Phillips, Dave Phillips; several...
Vickie Sue Davis
Nov 10, 2025
Vickie Sue Davis, age 63, of Athens, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
She was born December 22, 1961 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Marion L. and Patsy L. (Bell) Hopkins.
Vickie married Robert on April 24, 1989.
Mourning her passing are her husband, Robert; children, Ryan (Sami) Davis and Matthew Davis; grandchildren, Emma, Keagan,...
