Athens, IL Obituaries

Robert Bruce Mcneil

Jan 7, 2021

Robert Bruce McNeil, 98, of Williamsville, passed away at 9:30am on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.

Bruce was born July 16, 1922 in Worland, Wyoming, the son of Jeremiah Hamm McNeil and Verna Elizabeth Moore McNeil.  He married the love of his life, Mabel Grace Carter on October 31,...

Paula J. Sakalis

Dec 19, 2020

Paula Jean Sakalis, age 66, of Springfield, formerly of Athens, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at her home.

Paula was born February 22, 1954 in Springfield, Illinios, the daughter of Ellis and Eileen (Landreth) Dirks.

She married Don Sakalis on August 19, 1978 at Lutheran Student Center in Macomb, Illinois.

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Cheryl L. Stienmetz

Dec 18, 2020

Cheryl “Cheri” Lynn Stienmetz, 68 of Petersburg, Illinois, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020, due to complications from her Parkinsons’ disease. She was born December 3, 1952, in Rockford, Illinois, daughter to Harold and Catherine (Smith) McGill.

Mourning her passing is her daughter, Tricia Ewald-Turek (Ty) of Petersburg; sister, Wanda (Gary) Haub of West...

Jo Anne Tibbs

Dec 17, 2020

Jo Anne (Carter) Tibbs, age 85, of Williamsville, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at Country Lane Memory Care.

She was born February 1, 1935, in Williamsville, IL, to Lester B. and Esther Edith Gaither Carter.  Jo married Robert (Bob) Tibbs, Sr. on December 25, 1953, in Middletown, and he preceded her in death...

Nancy J. Walker

Dec 11, 2020

Nancy Walker, age 83, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

She was born June 11, 1937 in Springfield, Illinois the daughter of Jack and Beulah (Kiper) Perugino.

Nancy was a graduate of Williamsville High School.

She married Harry Walker on...

Betty L. Shryack

Dec 8, 2020

Betty Pickett Shryack, 77, passed away on December 8, 2020.

Betty was born on May 25, 1943 the daughter of Carl and Dorothy (Darst) Pickett.

Life partner to John Sullivan; mother to Shelley (Steve) Nasternak; loving grandmother to Shannon (Sean), Stephanie (Frank), Sydney, Sam; loving greatgrandmother to Tristyn, Levi; sister to Peggy, Linda;...

Jeffrey S. Flack

Nov 28, 2020

Jeffrey S. Flack, age 55, of Petersburg, passed away on November 28, 2020 at his residence.

Jeffrey was born on September 23, 1965 in Jefferson, Iowa the son of Dennis and Shirley (Shibroun) Flack.

Mourning his passing are his children Cassidy, Kelci, Jordan, and Nicholas Flack; father, Denny Flack of Chanhassen, MN; sister,...

Joann Holton

Nov 26, 2020

JoAnn Holton passed away on Thursday November 26, 2020, three days short of her 92 nd birthday.

She was born November 29, 1928 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Walter and Earnestine (Smith) Morris.

JoAnn married Campbell “Hap” Holton III on July 9, 1950.  He preceded her in death on March 3,...

Carolyn Jean Turner

Nov 16, 2020

Carolyn Jean Turner of Springfield, died on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 1:10 AM at the Villa East in Sherman, Illinois.

She was born on June 18, 1931, to Ura Conyers and Edith (Owens) Dyer, at Pekin, Illinois.  She married Billy Turner on December 2, 1951, at the Williamsville Christian Church. They were married nearly...

James “Bob” Tibbs, Sr.

Nov 10, 2020

James Robert “Bob” Tibbs, Sr., age 87, of Williamsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, near Elkhart.

He was born April 17, 1933, in Middletown, Illinois, to Cecil Tibbs and Lucinda Kurtz Tibbs. Bob married Jo Anne Carter on December 25, 1953, in Middletown, and she survives.

Mourning his passing is daughter,...

Richard O. List

Nov 4, 2020

Richard List, age 92, of Mason City, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at St. Clara’s Manor in Lincoln.

He was born on October 18, 1928 in Mason City, Illinois, the son of Arthur and Eula Huett List.  Richard married Sue Cutright on September 10, 1955.

He is survived by his children,...

Phillip H. Frank I **Announcement**

Nov 1, 2020

Memorial services scheduled for November 7, 2020 for Phillip H. Frank will be postponed until 2021 due to recent changes in COVID restrictions.  The family appreciates your understanding.

Please contact Mott & Henning Funeral Home with any questions.

Gloria A. Cooper

Oct 27, 2020

Gloria Cooper, age 88, of Sweetwater, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born on November 16, 1931 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Lewis and Fern (Leigh) Haycraft.

Gloria married Perry Cooper on June 28,1952.

She is survived by three sons, Craig...

Diann Burlison

Oct 2, 2020

Diann Burlison, age 66, of Greenview, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on October 3, 1953 the daughter of John Carbiener and Dorothy Armour.

Diann is survived by her husband, Bill; two daughters, Amy (Bill) Hardway and Lisa (Randy Easley)...

James F. Van Eman

Oct 2, 2020

James F. Van Eman, of Athens passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 peacefully at his home.

He was born July 20, 1941 in Springfield, Illinois to Oliver “Lucky” and Thelma (Lawson) Van Eman.

Jim graduated from Athens High School and attended electrical equipment schooling for the Army Security Agency.  He served for...

David “Dave” Shinnebarger, Jr.

Sep 21, 2020

David “Dave” Shinnebarger, Jr. age 51, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at his home.

He was born June 22, 1969, the son of David and Cathy (Horrighs) Shinnebarger.

Dave is survived by his parents; brother, Daniel (Samantha) Shinnebarger; niece and nephew, Joy and Paul Shinnebarger; and special pet, Nugget....

John R. Mcgrath

Sep 15, 2020

John Roland “Muggs” McGrath, 78, of Williamsville passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his home.

Muggs was born November 3, 1941 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the son of J. Eugene and Gertrude Quisenberry McGrath.  He moved with his family to Williamsville in his youth and attended Williamsville Schools until (as...

Cecelia Connerton

Sep 2, 2020

Cecelia Connerton, age 57, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.

Cremation rites were accorded.

A funeral mass for Cecelia will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Springfield.

Ruth Campbell

Aug 9, 2020

Ruth M. Campbell, age 89, of Jacksonville, formerly of Kilbourne, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Jacksonville Skilled Nursing Home in Jacksonville.

Ruth was born April 22, 1931 in Alton, the daughter of Benjamin S. and Lola E. (Baines) Bricker.

Ruth married Dwain Campbell on May 5, 1988 and he precedes...

Richard “Rick” Abeln

Aug 7, 2020

Richard “Rick” Abeln , age 55, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg.

Rick was born November 4, 1964 in Springfield, the son of James and Harriett (Beccue) Abeln.

He is survived by his two sons, Matthew (wife Minda) Abeln and Joseph (wife Mackenzie)...