Athens, IL Obituaries

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...

Robert “Bob” Clemens

Apr 30, 2022

Robert “Bob” Clemens, age 91, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday April 30, 2022 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village.

He was born near Athens, Illinois on September 28, 1930 to Earl and Gladys (Ishmael) Clemens.  He married Phyllis Pittman on November 21, 1951 while stationed in Corpus Christi, TX, she survives.

Survivors include...

Edward “Corky” Crenshaw

Apr 17, 2022

Edward “Corky” Crenshaw, Jr., age 64, of Petersburg, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at his residence.

He was born October 16, 1957 the son of Edward Sr. and Georgia Crenshaw.

Mourning his passing are family members, Melissa Whitcomb, Lisa Atteberry, Robert Crenshaw, Jr., Lori Crenshaw, Justin Whitcomb, Chelsea Stengel, Tara Dennis,...

Marilyn “Joyce” Lash

Apr 12, 2022

Marilyn “Joyce” Lisenbee Lash, age 93, of Jacksonville, formerly of Greenview, IL was called home to be with her Lord on April 12, 2022.

She was joyfully reunited with her husband of 67 years, John H. Lash, who passed away July 13, 2016.  John and Joyce were married on March 5, 1949 in Jacksonville, IL,...

Marilyn L. Tobias

Apr 7, 2022

Marilyn Lois Tobias, age 90, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Villa Health Care East in Sherman, Illinois.

Marilyn was born on February 1, 1932 in Springfield, Illinois.  Her parents were Henry and Lillian Neibert Cantrall.

On September 13, 1952, it was the beginning of a beautiful love affair...

Larry Wilkens

Apr 5, 2022

Larry Wilkens, age 72, of Cantrall, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on March 19, 1950 in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Cornelius and Dena (Klooster) Wilkens.

Larry married Mary Bell on January 12, 1991 in Weldon, California.

He is survived by his wife,...