Obituaries
Athens, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Athens and Menard County, IL area
Paul James “Jim” Davis
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...
Anne Underwood
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...
Margaret Woodall
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...
Zayne “Dooder” Stroud
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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Mary Lou Nevitt
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...
Kenneth Weatherby
Feb 1, 2023
Kenneth Weatherby, born July 24th 1929 and departed to his heavenly home on February 1 st 2023 surrounded by his family in the home where he was born. He was the third child of Emmett and Mattie Bates Weatherby and spent his life farming the ground homesteaded by his great grandfather, Asa Bates in 1850....
Donald “Don” Neisler
Jan 31, 2023
Donald “Don” Neisler, 90, of Athens, passed on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at his home.
He was born October 12, 1932 in Witt Township, the son of Earl Newell and Grace (Snook) Neisler.
Don married Ila June Price on October 17, 1952 in Long Beach, California.
Mourning his passing are his...
Delbert D. Haschemeyer
Jan 23, 2023
Delbert (Del) D. Haschemeyer passed away at 7:00pm on January 23, 2023 at home in Athens, IL. Del was born August 25, 1941, in Quincy, IL, the son of Ernest and Mary Haschemeyer of La Prairie, Illinois. He grew up on the family farm which led to a lifelong interest in farming and the environment....
George W. Withers
Jan 19, 2023
George Wesley Withers, age 46, of Greenview, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
He was born on May 11, 1976 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of George H. and Lori L. Withers.
George married Katie Fox on May 2, 2015.
Mourning his passing is...
George Hayward
Jan 18, 2023
George Hayward, age 87, of Sherman, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at his residence.
George was born on March 29, 1935 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Frank and Irene (Coffinbarger) Hayward.
George married Marilyn Nation on May 3, 1958 in Springfield, IL. She preceded him in death in 2021.
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Harry R. Davis
Jan 12, 2023
Harry Davis, age 86, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Lewis Memorial Christian Home in Springfield, Illinois.
He was born October 26, 1936 in Springfield, Illinois the son of Cecil and Doris (Hawk) Davis.
Harry married Charline Coughlin on December 18, 1965 at Elm Street Christian Church in Springfield....
Cheryl Kay Walker
Jan 6, 2023
Cheryl Kay Walker, 73, of Andrew, Illinois, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
She was born November 13, 1949 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of James and Helen (Turnbull) Garrisson.
Kay married James “Jim” Walker on August 6, 1971.
Mourning her passing...
Charles “Jeff” Rebbe
Jan 4, 2023
Charles “Jeff” Rebbe, 65, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
Jeff was born May 15, 1957 to Charles and Jane (Thomas) Rebbe. His parents preceded him in death.
He married Cheryl Landreth on July 24 , 1976 in Petersburg, Illinois.
Mourning his...
Joyce G. Rust
Jan 4, 2023
Joyce G. Rust, 79, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at her residence.
She was born on April 27, 1943 in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Earl and Geri Gathman.
Joyce married Bob Rust on July 28, 1963 at the Athens Christian Church.
Mourning her passing are two...
William “Bill” Dirks
Dec 29, 2022
William “Bill” Dirks, age 67, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
Bill was born October 29, 1955 in Springfield, IL, the son of Ellis and Eileen (Landreth) Dirks.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa; three brothers, Dale (wife Karla), Richard (wife...
Donna Jeanne Ingram Moss
Dec 21, 2022
Donna Jeanne Ingram Moss, age 88, of Athens, went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2022, at her home.
Donna was born March 18, 1934 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Thurman, Sr. and Kittie Mae Stone Ingram.
Mourning her passing are her children, Debra (Dennis) Richardson of...
Linda Smith
Dec 18, 2022
Linda Smith, 78, of Shelbyville, TX passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Mid Jefferson Extended Care in Beaumont, TX.
Linda was born on July 31, 1946, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Frances (Zellers) Collins.
She married Joseph Smith on Oct. 13, 1962, he preceded her in death in...
Josephine “Josie” Tsopelakos
Dec 12, 2022
Josephine “Josie” Tsopelakos, age 95, of Athens, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home near Petersburg, Illinois.
Josie was born September 13, 1927 in Des Plaines, Illinois, the daughter of John and Mildred (Homer) Hickey.
She married Sotirios “Sammy” Tsopelakos in 1973. He preceded her in death on...
Bryan W. “Bucket” Brennan
Dec 10, 2022
Bryan W. “Bucket” Brennan, age 94, of Cantrall, passed away on December 10, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
He was born July 27, 1928 in Lincoln, Illinois, the son of Bryan B. and Belle (Shockey) Brennan.
Bryan married Patricia Wasilewski on June 29, 1957. She preceded him in death on June...
Frank Platt
Dec 5, 2022
Frank Platt
February 16, 1944 – December 5, 2022.
Frank Platt was born to Harry & Vera (Meridale) Platt in Luton, England. They immigrated to Canada when Frank was 4 years old. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Valerie, as well as his wife Judi. He married...
