Obituaries
Athens, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Athens and Menard County, IL area
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...
Frances Lucille Turner
Dec 4, 2022
Frances Lucille Turner, age 94, of Springfield, Illinois. passed away peacefully into God’s arms at 1:00 PM Sunday December 4, 2022 at her home.
Frances was born on April 30, 1928 in Fancy Creek, Illinois, the daughter of Arlis W. and May E. Castleman.
Frances worked at Franklin Life Insurance Company for many years and...
James Guthrie, Jr.
Dec 3, 2022
James Guthrie, Jr., age 86, of Petersburg, passed away on Saturday December 3, 2022 at his residence.
He was born on May 12, 1936 in Blue Diamond, KY, the son of James and Ola (Sammons) Guthrie.
James met the love of his life, Bettyanne, who was a nurse’s aide, while he was serving...
Gary Chastain
Dec 3, 2022
Gary Chastain, age 85, of Sherman, passed away on December 3, 2022 at the Bridge in Springfield, Illinois.
He was born August 1, 1937 in Spokane, Missouri, the son of Efton and Iva (Eisenhower) Chastain.
Gary married Janet Walters on March 24, 1956.
Mourning his passing are his daughter,...
Beverly Hall
Nov 29, 2022
Beverly Hall, age 82, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield, Illinois.
She was born January 23, 1940 in Eldorado, Illinois the daughter of Jessie and Maggie Loss Hall.
Mourning her passing are her nieces and nephews, Nancy (Don) Stauffer; Bruce (Diane)...
Jean Ledbetter
Nov 25, 2022
Jean Ledbetter, age 90, died on Friday, November 25, 2022 at St. John’s Residential Care Home, Fort Worth, Texas.
Jean is survived by her daughter, Carol Deckard Jenks of Fort Worth, Texas, two granddaughters, Krista Jeffrey (husband, James) and Lauren Miller (husband, Mark) and seven great grandchildren, James, Beau, Jack, Logan, Addie, Kollins and Boone....
