Athens, IL Obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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)...

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....

Nov 15, 2022

Michael E. “Mike” Campbell, age 73, of Williamsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born December 21, 1948 in Carrollton, IL.

Mourning his passing are his daughters, Beth Cummings and Cindy Campbell; step-mother, Velma Campbell; sister, Sally (husband Jim) Martell; brother, Tony (wife Mickey)...

Nov 14, 2022

Alan W.Blair, age 73, of Sherman,  passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

He was born September 11, 1949 in Springfield, Illinois.

Alan married Mary Ann Lasky on September 6, 1969 at First Assembly of God in Springfield, Illinois.

Mourning his passing are...

Nov 11, 2022

Helen L. Tobias, age 97, of Petersburg passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg.

She was born on May 1, 1925 in Elkhart, Illinois, the daughter of Earl and Ruth (Hanslow) Davis.

She married Marcus Tobias on May 29, 1948 in Elkhart, Illinois.

Mourning...

Nov 9, 2022

Steven L. Clemens, age 70, of Greenview, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

He was born July 6, 1952 in Sweetwater, Illinois the son of Loren and Barbara (Bell) Clemens.

Steven married Cathy Hoerbert on July 27, 1979 in Greenview.

Mourning his passing are...

Oct 24, 2022

Richard L. Parkhurst, 89, of Greenview, IL, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.

Rich was born June 8, 1933, in Athens, IL to Rhonda and Dewey Parkhurst.  He attended school in...