Athens, IL Obituaries

Jan 9, 2022

Betty Edwards Cravens, age 86, of Athens, passed away on Sunday January 9, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

Betty was born August 9, 1935 in Tallula, Illinois, the daughter of Duke and Rose (Peterson) Irwin.

She married Norman Edwards on June 3, 1953 and he preceded her in death in 1991. ...

Dec 30, 2021

Barbara Mundhenke, age 88, of Cantrall, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the Carlinville Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on January 16, 1933 in West Frankfort, Illinois the daughter of Dewey and Flo (Cash) Wilson.

Barbara married John Mundhenke in 1952 and he preceded her death on October 11, 2002.

Mourning...

Dec 21, 2021

Paul Edgar Harris, age 89, of Williamsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Lincoln Memorial Hospital, in Lincoln, Illinois.

Paul was born October 24, 1932, in Springfield, Illinois, to William E. Harris and Alice Pearl Moffitt Harris.  Paul married Patty Spence on April 9, 1955 and she survives.  They were blessed with over...

Dec 16, 2021

Col. Richard W. Briggs, age 85, of Athens, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at his residence.

Richard was born on November 4, 1936 in Fairbury, IL the son of William and Pearl Morrison – Briggs.

Richard married Diana Shields on August 24, 1957.  She preceded him in death on April 20, 2019....

Dec 11, 2021

Billy Ross Edwards, age 92, of Greenview, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born May 31, 1929 in Greenview, Illinois at his home.

Billy Ross married Betty Joan Wilken on January 10 of 1952. After her passing he...

Dec 10, 2021

Frank Henry “Hank” Winters, age 82, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on August 17, 1939 in Elizabethtown, Illinois, the son of John and Emily Lucretia (Blee) Winters.

Frank married Sherry Ann Shofner on June 3, 1962 at Douglas Avenue Methodist Church in Springfield....

Nov 30, 2021

Patrick T. Cunningham, 73, of Sherman, IL passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Unity Point-Trinity Hospital in Rock Island, IL surrounded by his wife, four daughters and family.

Patrick was born in Kewanee, IL on March 17, 1948, son of Margaret (Walwer) and Arlon Cunningham. He graduated from Kewanee High School and joined...

Nov 29, 2021

Mary Ann Barnes, age 73, of Springfield, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

She was born December 25, 1947 in Taylorville, the daughter of Harold and Alice (Cox) Wagehoft.

Mary Ann married Danny Barnes on August 7, 1971 at the Lutheran Church in Harvel, Illinois.

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Nov 28, 2021

Marilyn Hayward, age 83, of Mt Pulaski, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski.

She was born on October 31, 1938 in Springfield, the daughter of Ernest and Ida Marie (Fischer) Nation.

Marilyn married George Hayward on May 3, 1958 in Springfield, IL.

Mourning her...

Nov 21, 2021

Betty M. Dowell, age 81, of Springfield, formerly of Athens, passed away on Sunday November 21, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Betty was born February 27, 1940 in Cantrall, Illinois, the daughter of George and Marie (Workman) Nance.

Betty married Bobbie Dowell on May 4, 1957 at Athens Christian Church, Athens,...

Nov 18, 2021

Gloria Lu Boesdorfer (Sanchez) 93, of Dover Florida – previously of Williamsville, IL – died peacefully in her sleep Thursday November 18, 2021.  She passed while living in the home of her son Mark Boesdorfer and his wife Diane who lovingly cared for her these last six months.

Gloria was born in Springfield, the daughter...

Nov 17, 2021

Edith S. Kanouff, age 78, of Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Mill Creek Memory Care.

She was born October 13, 1943 in Niagara Falls, the daughter of George and Maude (Mavis) McCulloch.

Edith married Richard Ray on December 31, 1968.

Edith and Richard Ray relocated...

Nov 13, 2021

Donna Campbell, age 74, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Donna was born January 26, 1947 in Peoria, Illinois the daughter of Eurias D. and Martha L. (Fomera) Erwin.

She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Krick of Springfield; son, Jeffery Krick (wife Debbie...

Nov 10, 2021

Robert C. Shartzer, Sr., age 75, of Athens, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at his residence.

He was born April 25, 1946 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Richard and Gladys (Goodrich) Shartzer.

He is survived by special friend and caregiver, Susan Skaggs; sons, Robert “Bobby” C. Jr. and Michael;...

Oct 23, 2021

Kenyon “Kenny” ”Toggs” Leslie Freer, Jr., from Greenview and Girard, IL.

Kenny was born December 13, 1964, a 56 year old that was consumed by the dreadful disease of cancer and passed on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center.  Kenny battled the disease for 9 years with several obstacles along the way.

Oct 23, 2021

Darlene Naylor, age 86, of Athens, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

She was born April 21, 1935 the daughter of William Fred and Gracie Mae (Thomas) Roberts.

Mourning her passing are children, Tony (Chris) Naylor, Tina (Rick) Pile, Todd Naylor; grandchildren, Ashley McClenathan, Dustin Naylor, RJ...

Oct 17, 2021

Ray Brooks, age 86, of Williamsville, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side.

Ray was born November 11, 1934 in Williamsville, Illinois, the son of Leo and Carrie (Sapp) Brooks.

Mourning his passing are his daughter, Diane (husband Kent) Thompson; grandchildren, Katrina Thompson ,...

Oct 16, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Reinders, age 65, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

Joe was born on December 2, 1955 in Springfield, Illinois the son of Harry and Nora (Thompson) Reinders.

Mourning his passing are his children, Crystal Tisckos, Joseph Reinders, Jr., Holly (husband Lee) Pulliam;...

Oct 16, 2021

Mark Dudek, age 58, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at his residence.

He was born December 11, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Ronald and Dolores (DeWitt) Dudek.

Mark is survived by his daughter, Barb Foster of Saulte St. Marie, MI; siblings, Catherine Higgins, Barbara Andersen, Lori Fleming,...

Sep 29, 2021

Gary Renfro, age 77, of Greenview, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at St. Clara’s Manor in Lincoln, Illinois.

He was born on March 15, 1944 in Middletown, IL, the son of James Edgar and Arvena (Ellegood) Renfro.

Gary married Barbara Gaddie on January 8, 1972.

Mourning his passing is...