Athens, IL Obituaries

May 9, 2023

Theila Marie (Bowman) Shetler, aged 85, passed away May 5, 2023 at her home in Springfield, Illinois. She was born December 4, 1937 in Oneida, New York, the daughter of James Lewis Bowman (1901 – 1966) and Esther Stanton (1901 – 1986).

Surviving is her son Christopher, daughter-in-law Nelida, and granddaughter Emily of Springfield, Illinois;...

May 1, 2023

Leonard A. Declue, Jr., age 73, of Athens, Illinois, passed away on April 16, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born September 26, 1949 in Oak Lawn, Illinois the son of Leonard and Alice (Adelman) Declue.

Mourning his passing are his daughter, Renee (husband Robert) Benton; and three...

Apr 27, 2023

Joy Lucille Smith, age 95, of Lincoln, formerly of Greenview, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at The Christian Village in Lincoln, Illinois.

Joy was born November 13, 1927 near Virden, IL, the daughter of Arthur Sidney and Bertha Evelyn (Coultas) Mortimer.

She married Bryce N. Smith of Virden, IL at...

Apr 22, 2023

Lorraine Furman passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the age of 84. She was born on October 18, 1938, the daughter of Beulah Brashear Stauffer. She married Robert W Furman on July 27, 1956, in Springfield, IL.

Lorraine is preceded in death by her mother Beulah Brashear Stauffer; a...

Apr 22, 2023

Cynthia “Cindy” Cain, age 66, of Springfield, IL, passed away on Saturday, April, 22, 2023 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

Cynthia was born on October 10, 1956 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Ellen Vinlove. Cindy is preceded in death by her parents.

She married Kevin Cain on June 10,...

Apr 21, 2023

Robert “Bob” Terry Cooper was born on January 31, 1967 to Frank & Hazel Cooper.  Bob established a reputation, at an early age, as a man who knew his way around the kitchen. Cooking with his grandmother fueled this passion, and Bob went on to work as an amazing chef for local establishments.  Bob’s famous, award-winning “Meat...

Apr 13, 2023

Timothy Carter, age 65, of Greenview, passed away on April 13, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on February 22, 1958 in Springfield, Illinois, to Stanley and Betty (Boston) Carter.

He married Ronda Sanert on May 27, 1978 in Petersburg, Illinois.

Mourning his passing...

Apr 11, 2023

Kathryn Page, age 101, died Tuesday April 11, 2023 at Heritage Health in Carlinville, Illinois.

Kathryn Mary Kincaid was born September 10, 1921 in Springfield, the daughter of Lawrence and Fannie (Fulton) Kincaid.

Kathryn grew up on a farm in rural Menard County, attending a two-room schoolhouse at Indian Point.  She graduated from...

Apr 5, 2023

Janet Kaye Miller, 78, of Williamsville, Illinois, passed away on April 5, 2023.

She was born September 1, 1944, and grew up on a farm in Brown County, Illinois. From childhood, Janet was surrounded by animals and books. She would ride her horse, Lady, out to the shade of a plum tree to spend afternoons...

Mar 30, 2023

Mary Alice (Anderson) Bonnett, “Bootsie” age 87, of Pleasant Plains, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at her son’s and daughter-in-law’s home surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born July 31, 1935 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of George and Alice Anderson.

She graduated from Springfield High School in 1953. She...

Mar 28, 2023

Kenneth Babcock, age 88, of Sherman, formerly of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at his residence.

He was born April 16, 1934 in Athens, Illinois the son of Lawrence and Olive (Rosso) Babcock.

Kenneth married Jo Ellyn Cline on October 20, 1954.

Mourning his passing are his wife,...

Mar 26, 2023

Harriet Elaine Carter, age 78 of Petersburg, passed away on March 26, 2023.

She was born January 14, 1945 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Hardy, Jr. and Zelma Hughes Vandagrift.

Harriet married William Carter on August 7, 1982 at Central Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, Illinois.

Mourning her passing...

Mar 20, 2023

Myrna Golay, age 80, of Sherman, passed away on Monday March 20, 2023 at Lewis Memorial Christian Home, Springfield, IL

She was born on December 10, 1942 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Loren and Lola (Perkins) Brown.

Myrna married Gareth on September 1, 1962 at the Sherman United Methodist Church.

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Mar 20, 2023

Gerry Drake, age 67, of Springfield, passed away on March 20, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born May 29, 1955 in Colchester Essex, England the son of William and Evelyn Drake.

He shared his passion of adventure with his wife, Liz of 24 years and his children at heart,...

Mar 18, 2023

Our dear grandfather, father and husband Jerry Dale Abbott quietly passed away on March 18, 2023 at the age of 72 from complications with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia.

Jerry was a grandfather who took great pride in his nine grandchildren, Aidan (Josie), Brendan, Jacob, Carson, Grace, Anderson, Lila, Vivian and Elizabeth, and his two...

Mar 18, 2023

Rosemary McKee, age 83, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.

She was born August 11, 1939 in Canton, Illinois, the daughter of Samuel and Myra (Sackett) Fleming.

Rosemary married Melburn “Gene” McKee on March 14, 1969 in Petersburg, Illinois.

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Mar 6, 2023

Thomas Leroy Tobias of Sherman, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.  Tom was born June 17, 1933 in Athens, Illinois.  He was one of seven children, born to Henry and Frieda (Ackerman) Tobias.

He married Marilyn Cooper on December 3, 1960 at Williamsville Methodist Church.

He...

Mar 4, 2023

Karen Kollmann, age 61, of Greenview, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born August 27, 1961 in Watseka, Illinois, the daughter of John and Virginia (Washington) Harry.

Karen married Kendall Kollmann on October 11, 1980 at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Crescent City, Illinois....

Feb 26, 2023

Robert E. Altig, age 82, of Greenview, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Regency Nursing Facility in Springfield.

He was born October 25, 1940 in Petersburg, the son of David and Alma Marie (Horn) Altig.

Robert married Lois “Jeannie” Power in 1961, she preceded him in death in 2017.  They celebrated...

Feb 21, 2023

Judith “Judy” Marie Nance, age 82, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois.

She was born December 5, 1940 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Charles Edward Moklar and Mary Emogene Olds.

Judith Marie married Charles Edward Nance on July 26, 1958 at the...