Athens, IL Obituaries

James “Jim” Coup

Sep 1, 2022

James “Jim” Coup, aged 81, of Carlinville and formerly of Athens and Springfield, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at the Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, Illinois.

Jim was born on January 14, 1941, in Coral Gables, Florida, the son of Anita Stamper Coup. Jim was raised by his mother and stepfather,...

Ira “Bruce” Edwards

Aug 23, 2022

Ira “Bruce” Edwards, age 53, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL

He was born May 23,1969 in Chicago, IL.

Mourning his passing are his sons, Cody Edwards, Zachary Edwards, Ira B. Edwards, Jr., and Lysander Lincoln Edwards; biological mother, Ruth...

Mary Ruth Yager

Aug 5, 2022

Mary R. Yager, age 86, of Athens, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

She was born October 8, 1935 in Oblong, Illinois, the daughter of Milo and Rachel (Miller) Banning.

Mary married Merl Yager on February 23, 1952.

Mourning her passing are three sons, Karl (Bonnie)...

John F. “Js” Spaulding

Aug 5, 2022

John F. “JS” Spaulding, age 64, of Greenview, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at his residence.

He was born June 12, 1958 in Hopedale, Illinois, the son of Floyd and Frances (Cunningham) Spaulding.

Mourning his passing are his son, Zachariah Spaulding; daughters, Jade Thomas and Celia (Ben) Lanctot; parents, Floyd and...

Arthur “Pete” Nance

Aug 5, 2022

Arthur “Pete” Nance, age 75, of Greenview, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center, in Springfield.

He was born October 31, 1946, in Greenview, Illinois, the son of Jack and Gladys (Messinger) Nance.

Pete married Sharon Glenn on May 27, 1972 at Indian Point Presbyterian Church.

Mourning...

Norma J. Ramsey

Jul 30, 2022

Norma Jean Kendall Ramsey, age 91, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at her residence in Athens.

Norma was born April 4,1931 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Lester and Ruth (Bunn) Kendall.

She married Russell Ramsey on June 28, 1953 at Asbury Methodist Church in Springfield, IL.

She retired...

Nancy Terrell

Jul 26, 2022

Nancy Terrell, age 89, of Lincoln, formerly of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Copper Creek Memory Care in Lincoln, Illinois.

She was born March 27, 1933 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of John J. and Mary E. (Olds) Bender.

Nancy married Joseph Raymond Terrell on September 1, 1951.  He...

Barbara Jean Buscher

Jul 25, 2022

On Monday July 25th 2022 Barbara Jean Buscher was called home by our Heavenly Father.

She was born on September 28th 1942 in Petersburg, Illinois to her parents Hubert and Virginia (Edwards) Hill.

Barbara married Richard Buscher on April 22, 1967.

Lovingly remembering Barbara are her children, Todd Buscher, Kelly (husband...

William “Mike” Wallace

Jul 18, 2022

William Michael “Mike” Wallace, age 73, of Farmer City, IL, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Kindred Hospital in Peoria

He was born December 16, 1948 in Urbana, Illinois the son of Hap and Lillian (Kirby) Wallace.

William married Judy Rich on July 31, 1966 at Palmyra, Missouri.

Mourning...

Ada “Adie” Bisby

Jul 10, 2022

Ada “Adie” Bisby, age 93, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at the Taylorville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Ada was born January 24, 1929 in Athens, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Lena (Glenn) Ferguson.

She married George Bisby on December 24, 1948 at Fifth Presbyterian Church in Springfield....

Ronald D. Ellsworth

Jul 8, 2022

Ronald Dean Ellsworth age 86, of Sherman, IL, formerly of Mulberry Grove IL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday July 8, 2022, at his home.

Ron was born on September 19, 1935, in Mulberry Grove, IL the son of Granvil and Lura English Ellsworth.

He was married to Beverly Hatfield...

Delbert Weidhuner

Jun 28, 2022

Delbert L. Weidhuner, age 82, of Springfield, formerly of Athens, passed away on June 28 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Delbert was born on February 16, 1940 in Fancy Prairie, Illinois, the son of Fred Arnold and Lena Frances (Miller) Weidhuner.

He married Linda Pierceall on April 11, 1959.

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Kenneth “Ken” Engel

Jun 28, 2022

Kenneth “Ken” William Engel, age 71, of Petersburg, IL passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at his residence.

Ken was born, July 6, 1950 in Springfield, IL, the son of Edward “Bird” and Dorothy Engel.

He graduated from Athens High School as Salutatorian and attended Illinois State University.

Ken worked at the...

Lloyd L. Starwalt

Jun 28, 2022

Lloyd Leon Starwalt, age 92, of Sherman, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

Lloyd was born in Sullivan, IL on January 6, 1930 the son of Oscar “Jack” Leon and Zelma DeVore Starwalt

Mourning his passing are his wife, Patricia; sons, Jack (Sharon) Starwalt of...

Karl D. Miller

Jun 20, 2022

Karl Dean Miller, age 78, of Athens, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 at his home.

Karl was born December 4, 1943 the son of Cleo and Vera (Hart) Miller. He graduated from Williamsville High School in 1962.  He married Jean Krummel on September 14, 1963.

Karl was a lifelong farmer in...

James (Jamesy) Wiseman

Jun 13, 2022

James (Jamesy) W. Wiseman, 78, of Beaverdam, VA died on August 27 th , 2021, at Bon Secours Community Hospice House near Richmond, VA.

Mr. Wiseman was born October 4 th , 1942, to Gilbert E., and Emma Knoles Wiseman, but grew up in, and around Athens, IL. He served in the U.S. Navy September...

Edward C. “Ed” Nichols

Jun 10, 2022

Edward “Ed” Nichols, age 83, of Athens, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Ed was born on June 5, 1939 in Athens, Illinois, the son of Charles and Myrtle (Wells) Nichols.

He married Jan Ethell on May 3, 1974 at the Athens United Methodist Church.

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Timothy “Tim” Taylor

Jun 3, 2022

Timothy “Tim” Taylor, age 55, of Cantrall, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

Tim was born on July 25, 1966 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Thomas and Margaret (Croft) Taylor. He married Sandra Stein on June 14, 1997.  He was a 1985 graduate of Athens High...

Randy Yager

May 23, 2022

Randy Yager, age 62, of Athens, passed away on Monday May 23, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Randy was born June 23, 1959 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Merl and Mary (Banning) Yager.

He is survived by his significant other, Wendi Rich; mother, Mary Yager; three brothers, Karl (Bonnie) Yager,...

Michael “Doc” Bonnett

May 2, 2022

Michael “Doc” D. Bonnett, age 65, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, May 2,2022 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born on April 3,1957 in Springfield, the son of William and Mary Alice (Anderson) Bonnett.

Doc worked for AT&T for over 40 years, after retiring he work part-time as a postal...