Athens, IL Obituaries

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...

Feb 12, 2023

Paul James “Jim” Davis, age 78, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois.

He was born May 11, 1944 in Alton, Illinois, the son of Paul B. and Laura (Eckerdt) Davis.

Jim married Jean Young Settles on September 12, 1999 and she...

Feb 8, 2023

Anne Underwood, age 86, of Sherman, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at her home.

She was born in 1936 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of William and Edith (Burns)  Schoeneweiss.

Anne married James Underwood on April 26, 1958.

Mourning her passing are her two sons, Stephen (wife Brenda) Underwood...

Feb 6, 2023

Margaret Woodall, age 102, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 at Eastern Star Home in Macon, Illinois.

She was born on June 19, 1920 in Waggoner, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Verna (Boston) Woodall.

Margaret is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Robert “Butch” Woodall of Farmersville and...

Feb 6, 2023

Zayne “Dooder” Stroud, age 3, of Springfield, Illinois, tragically passed away on Monday February 6, 2023 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois from an injury he sustained in an accidental fall.

He was born on November 12, 2019 in Springfield, Illinois having come into the world as boisterous as he left it.

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Feb 2, 2023

Mary Lou Nevitt, age 87, of Springfield, formerly of Sherman, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at her residence.

She is survived by her son, Greg (Susan) Nevitt of Springfield; several nieces and nephews.

Mary Lou is preceded in death by her husband, Paul; brothers, Donald, Robert, “Deak”, Keith, Merrill, and Harold...