Athens, IL Obituaries

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,...

Kevin Richardson

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...

Judith “Judy” Hamilton

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,...

Marlene Stich

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...

Doris Jeanette Polistina

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...

Donald A. “Doc” Sickmeyer

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...

Russell M. Baugher

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...

James “Jim” Russell

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...

James Underwood

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...

Jack E. Brackney

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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