Athens, IL Obituaries

Candace Cain

Mar 29, 2021

Candace Cain, age 61, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at her residence in Springfield.

She was born on July 22, 1959 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of V. Stewart and Evaruth (Clemens) Cain.

Mourning her passing are her brothers, Lonnie (wife Cinda) Cain, Kevin (wife Cindy) Cain, and Kelly...

William W. Wolf

Mar 28, 2021

William Wolf, age 91, of Petersburg, passed away on Sunday March 28, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born March 16, 1930 the son of Walter and Irene (Minzes) Wolf.

He married Eula Dake on April 1, 1951.

William is survived by his wife, Eula; a son, Steven...

Monique Jeanne-Marie Gaston

Mar 25, 2021

Monique Jeanne-Marie Gaston, 96, of Athens, Ill., precious mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She left us exactly one month to the day since the passing of her husband, Bennie Lee Gaston, and five days shy of her 97th birthday.

Monique was born March 31,...

Janice K. Ishmael

Mar 21, 2021

Janice Ishmael, age 76, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Janice was born December 1, 1944 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of William and Wilma (Montgomery) Davison.

She married Sam Ishmael on June 27, 1965 at the Greenview United Church.

Mourning...

Martha “Marty” Gillmore

Mar 21, 2021

Martha “Marty” Gillmore, age 79, of Petersburg, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born August 28, 1941 the daughter of Earl and Alice Fillbright.

Marty married James “Pete” Gillmore in 1960.

Mourning her passing are her son, Gary Wayne (wife Barbara) Gillmore of Mason...

George W. Hamilton

Mar 17, 2021

George W. Hamilton, age 87, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his son’s residence in Springfield surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 24, 1933 in Athens, Illinois, the son of Ray and Mildred (Adams) Hamilton.

Mourning his passing are his sons, Bill Hamilton and Dave (wife...

Abigail R. Ludwig

Mar 16, 2021

Abigail Ruth Ludwig, age 77, of Springfield, passed away from a progressive illness on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born on September 19, 1943 in Alton, Illinois, the daughter of Orville and Dorothy (Westoff) Hartman.

Mourning her passing are two daughters, Abigail Ludwig and Rachel Hills-Stoneking;...

Brian Bennett

Mar 6, 2021

Brian K. Bennett, age 50, has returned home to the Lord on Saturday March 6, 2021.

He was born June 8, 1970, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Merle and Wanda (Sheppard) Bennett.

Brian is survived by his mother, Wanda (Sheppard) Bennett of Havana; son, Michael K. Bennett; two grandchildren, Layla and Laken...

Allan R. Dean

Mar 1, 2021

Allan Dean, age 62, of Sweetwater, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Allan was born March 7, 1958 in Lincoln, Illinois, the son of Roy and Carol Dean.  After his father’s passing, he was raised by his step-father, Bill Cooper.

He married Anita M. Creviston on June 3,...

Bennie Lee Gaston

Feb 25, 2021

Bennie Lee Gaston, 94, of Athens, Ill., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died peacefully at home on February 25, 2021, surrounded by his family.

He was born April 15, 1926 in Charleston, Ill., one of nine children born to Grover William Gaston and Cora Fern (Hoseney) Gaston.

Survivors include his wife, Monique...

Douglas E. Weiss

Feb 13, 2021

Douglas E. Weiss, age 59, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

He was born May 14, 1961 in Springfield, IL.  He is the son of Duane and Angela J. (Wilson) Weiss of rural Sherman.

Doug attended the Sherman-Williamsville Public Schools and after high school graduation, he attended Western...

Walter E. Fornoff, Sr.

Feb 12, 2021

Walter E. Fornoff, Sr., age 85, of Springfield, IL passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.

Walter was born on September 20, 1935 in Athens, IL the son of George and Gladys Fornoff.

He is survived by two sons, Charles and Joseph Fornoff; four grandchildren, Kayla...

Lawrence “Larry” Buhr

Feb 10, 2021

Lawrence “Larry” Buhr, age 79, of Athens, Ill., received his crown of glory on Monday, February 8, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Larry was born October 14, 1941, in Athens, the son of Raymond and Velma (Fawns) Buhr. A dedicated servant to his hometown, Larry served the City of Athens as Ward 2...

Lettie Diekroeger

Feb 3, 2021

Lettie Diekroeger, age 84, of Sherman, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Concordia Village in Springfield with her daughter, Leigh, by her side.

She was born July 18, 1936 in Hannibal, MO, to George and Maxine Hicks.

Lettie graduated from Hannibal High School and attended Central Methodist College where she met...

Carl L. Claypool

Feb 3, 2021

Carl L. Claypool, age 88, of Springfield, formerly of Williamsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village.

He was born July 8, 1932 in Williamsville, the son of Henry and Helena Claypool.

Carl is survived by sisters, Emma Adams of Chatham, Ramona Flagg of Sherman; brother, Donald (wife...

Dorothy Eileen Walsh Lawson

Jan 27, 2021

Dorothy Eileen Walsh Lawson, age 101, of Springfield, formerly of Athens, died on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Surviving are her daughter, Marcia (Guy) Kolb of Woodbridge, VA; daughter-in-law, Pat Lawson of Decatur; grandsons, Greg (Suzie) Lawson and Andy (Emily) Lawson, both of Oreana; great-grandchildren, Landon, Brady and Rylan Lawson...

Lois Ann Schultz

Jan 27, 2021

Lois Ann Schultz, age 83, of Williamsville, was called home to heaven to be with Dad on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born March 12, 1937 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Thomas and Loriene (Max) Garner.

Lois Ann is survived by her sons, Kevin (Rita)...

Edwin L. Miller

Jan 27, 2021

Edwin Miller, age 75, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 surrounded by his family at his home.

He was born December 22, 1945 in Springfield, the son of Edwin and Eileen Miller.

Edwin married Marsha Davis on June 22, 1969 at the Athens Christian Church by Rev. Floyd Stone.

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Darlene R. Davis

Jan 19, 2021

Darlene Davis, age 86, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her residence.

She was born on December 25, 1934 in rural Menard County, the daughter of Thomas and Rose Weidhuner Tobias.

Darlene is survived by one daughter, Shelly (Jack) Knuppel; two grandchildren, Ashley (Jason) Fleck and Ken (fiancé Savanna Sullivan) Knuppel;...

James Keith Leathers

Jan 10, 2021

James Keith Leathers, age 76, passed away on Sunday January 10, 2021 at the Mason District Hospital in Havana, Illinois.

James was born on April 30, 1944 in Neleigh, NE, the son of Harold and Colette (Hoffmann) Leathers.

He married Sharon Thomas Smith on June 23, 2002.

Mourning his passing is...