Athens, IL Obituaries

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...

Sep 16, 2021

Wilbur C. Gaedtka, age 92, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2021.  Surviving are his two daughters, Margaret and Suzanne, of Springfield and a cousin, Harold Strampp, of Lincoln.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Marjorie in 1971 after 12 years of marriage.  She blessed him with...

Sep 9, 2021

Joseph “Jody” Clemens, age 72, of Greenview, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 9, 2021 during a brief rehabilitation stay in St Louis, Missouri. Jody survived over six years successfully battling small-cell lung cancer.

He was born on June 3, 1949, the son of Wayne and Dorothy LaVerne (Bell) Clemens.

Mourning his passing...

Sep 9, 2021

Billy D. Turner, of Springfield, died at 9:20 AM on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at his residence.

He was born August 3, 1931 to Scott Winfield & Mable Winchester Turner in Williamsville, IL. He married Carolyn J. Dyer on December 2, 1951 at the Williamsville Christian Church. They were married 69 years. She died Nov....

Sep 7, 2021

Freddie Hendrickson, age 88, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

He was born December 11, 1932 in Macomb, Illinois the son of Rev. Fred B. and Mary (Carmen) Hendrickson.

Fred married Rowena Hudson on September 5, 1953 in Macomb, IL.

Mourning his...

Sep 6, 2021

Susan Louise Williams, age 67, of Athens, IL passed away on September 6 th at her home.

She was born on January 24, 1954 in Springfield, Illinois and was the daughter of Kenneth and Marian Richards.

Susan is survived by sons, Jason (Katie), Brandon (Jessica), and Andrew (Reeza) Williams; three grandsons; four granddaughters;...

Sep 2, 2021

William H. “Bill” Engel, age 95, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at The Villas in Sherman, IL.

He was born October 10, 1925 in Athens, Illinois, the son of Edward F. and Anna Seipel Engel.

Bill married May Jean Kopp at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Athens on December...

Aug 29, 2021

Jennifer VanPelt, age 40, of Athens, passed away on Sunday August 29, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Jennifer was born June 24, 1981 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Gary and Wilma (Ackerman) Donath.

She married Tim VanPelt on June 17, 2005 at the Mt. Pulaski Christian Church.

Jennifer is survived...

Aug 24, 2021

Eilleen Cowan, age 79, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Regency Care in Springfield.

She was born on March 21, 1942 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Lloyd and Mildred (Devocelle) Hinch.

Eilleen married Harry Cowan on June 3, 1978.  He preceded her in death.

Mourning her...

Aug 19, 2021

Aaron Simpson, 73, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021.

He was born September 6, 1947 in Gary, IN to Herbert and Louise (McKinney) Simpson.

Aaron graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, and made his career as an Environmental Scientist with Seeco in Tinley Park, IL.

He...