Athens, IL Obituaries

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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,...

Mar 24, 2022

Kevin Richardson, age 63, of Athens passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at his residence.

Kevin was born October 18, 1958 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Albert and Phyllis Meyers Richardson.

Mourning his passing are his children, Jennifer (Zachary) Reagan, Brendon Richardson, Aaron Richardson, Devin Richardson; eight grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three...

Mar 22, 2022

Judith “Judy” Hamilton, age 68, of Springfield, formerly of Cantrall, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 1:35 PM at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois.

Judy was born on July 6, 1953 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Joy and Dorothy Maxine (Ferguson) Geary.

She married John E. Hamilton on January 6,...

Mar 16, 2022

Marlene Stich, age 86, of Athens, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday March 16, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born on December 18, 1935 in Dover- Foxcroft, Maine, the daughter of Albert and Ethel (Hewett) Pennington.

Marlene married Bernard Stich on December 29, 1956 in Bangor, Maine.

Mourning...

Mar 11, 2022

Doris Jeanette Polistina, 95, a lifelong resident of Sherman died on Friday March 11, 2022 at Villa West in Sherman.

She was born November 3, 1926 in Sherman, IL, the youngest daughter of John and Mary (McGlothin) Colliver.  She married Amato “Mott” Polistina on November 3, 1944.

Doris was preceded in death by...

Mar 11, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald A. “Doc” Sickmeyer, age 93, of the Lodge in Manito, IL formerly of Chester, IL.  Doc passed away peacefully on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, Illinois surrounded by his dear wife and five children.

Doc was born October...

Feb 24, 2022

Russell M. Baugher passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022, peacefully with his family at his side.

He was born to Harold & Ruth Baugher, Sr on March 30, 1937 in Springfield IL.

Russell married Constance J. Eilks on October 23, 1959 and they had three children.

Russell spent many years...

Feb 24, 2022

James “Jim” Russell, age 72, of Springfield, formerly of Athens passed away on February 24, 2022 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield.

He was born July 21, 1949 in Hillsboro, Illinois the son of Boyd and Anna (Warner) Russell.

Jim is survived by two sisters, Maralyn Hammond of Litchfield and Bonnie Russell...

Feb 18, 2022

James Underwood, age 86, of Sherman, passed away on Friday February 18, 2022 at his residence.

He was born in 1935 near Sherman, Illinois, the son of Walter and Violet (Coleman) Underwood.

James married Anne Schoeneweiss on April 26, 1958.

Mourning his passing are his wife, Anne; two sons, Stephen (wife...

Feb 12, 2022

Jack Brackney, age 78, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Jack was born on March 28, 1943 in Lima, Ohio, the son of Paul and Virginia (Cullen) Brackney.

He married Sandi Richards on August 23, 1969 at the Green Valley Methodist Church.

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Feb 10, 2022

Carl Lee Williams, age 74, of Greenview, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born January 20, 1948 in Springfield, IL, the son of Karl and Shirley (Bannister) Williams.

Mourning his passing are his wife, Lana; children, Rik (wife Alyssa) Williams, Scott Becker, Amy (husband...

Feb 8, 2022

Bonnie Sue Mattingly, 79, of Athens, died on Tuesday, at her home in Athens. She was born August 4, 1942 in Springfield, Illinois, to William Stanley and Mary Eleanor (Wiseman) Mattingly.

Bonnie is survived by her son, Dwayne (Shelly) Adams of Cheyenne, Wyoming; her daughter, Stephanie Renee (Dave) Wozniak of Bellevue, Nebraska; five grandchildren:  Tiffany...

Feb 4, 2022

Linda Lou Oller, age 76, of Athens, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 4, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

She was born October 12, 1945 in Kampsville, IL the daughter of Arthur and Adella (Roentz) Ritter.

Linda married James Cecil Oller in June of 1969 in Kampsville, IL...

Feb 3, 2022

Frances Ann Weidhuner, age 87, of Sherman, formerly of Fancy Prairie area, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Villa Healthcare East in Sherman.                                                .

Mrs. Weidhuner was born July 9, 1934 near Fancy Prairie, IL, the daughter of Matthew and Jessie Kern Neavill.

She married William Weidhuner on December 19,...

Jan 29, 2022

Rebecca L. Wheatley, age 42, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at her residence.

She was born June 2, 1979 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Joanne (Downs) Wheatley.

Mourning her passing are her children, Justin (wife Destiny) Smith, Brookelynn Smith, Katelynn Smith, and Jeremy Smith Jr.; mother,...

Jan 27, 2022

Alex Clemens, age 36, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center.

He was born in Springfield, Illinois on December 10, 1985 the son of Phil and Kathy (Blakley) Clemens.  He is preceded in death by his father in 2018.

Alex married Katie Teegarden on October 26, 2019...