Athens, IL Obituaries

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,...

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,...

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.

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...

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)...

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...

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....

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...

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.

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...

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)...

Aug 4, 2020

Helen Elizabeth (Perugini) Poe, age 81, of Sherman, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield surrounded by her family.

Helen was born on May 26, 1939 in Springfield, the daughter of Patrick Joseph and Zelia Elizabeth McQuinn Perugini.

She married Robert Harold Poe on December 27, 1958...

Aug 4, 2020

Eunice “Louise” Burris, age 80, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg.

She was born on April 18, 1940 in Sherman, Illinois the daughter of Delmar and Harriett (Powell) Donley.  They both preceded her in death.

Louise’s family includes her sons, Phillip (Julie) Watson of Greenview,...

Aug 1, 2020

Michael “Mike” Gibler, age 72, of Athens, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his residence with his stunning wife by his side.

He was born April 10, 1948 in Wabash, Indiana, the son of William and Dorothy Gibler.

Mike married Dierdre of August of 1969, they have three children, Kristen...

Jul 31, 2020

Jeff Shuck, age 55, of Athens, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020.

He was born November 15, 1964 in Streator, Illinois.

Jeff married Joanne “Jo” Duncan on April 25, 1992, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife, Jo; two sons, Evan and Everett; mother, Doris Bernard; father,...

Jul 16, 2020

Kathleen Best, age 80.5, of Petersburg, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020.

Kathy was born on March 17, 1940 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Ralph James and Dorothy Mae (Ehrhart) Doyle.

While Kathy had no biological children, she is survived by, her “kids” Joe and Anna Tabit. She was Grandma to...

Jul 12, 2020

Michelle D. Seif, age 58, of Williamsville, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at her home.

She was born June 21, 1962 in Lima, Ohio the daughter of Lowell and Thelma Sue Nelson.

Michelle is survived by her three children; Josiah (JoDee and her two girls, Kayla and Maddie), Cailan and Ethan...

Jul 7, 2020

John Goodman, age 84, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center.

John was born on December 24, 1935, the son of John and Marie (Wheeler) Goodman.

He married Patricia Guinn on November 27, 1958.

John is survived by his wife Patricia; children Beth (husband Jim)...

Jul 5, 2020

William J. Ahrenkiel, 94, of Athens, went to be at home with his Lord and Savior in the early morning of Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Regency Care.

William (Bill) was born January 24, 1926 to William Sr. and Marie Ahrenkiel in rural Sangamon county. He was preceded in death by his parents and two...

Jul 3, 2020

Brenda Miller, age 67, of Fancy Prairie, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at her residence.

She was born June 10, 1953 in Springfield, Illinois the daughter of James and Barbara (Jennings) Nichelson.

Brenda married Terry Miller on February 9, 1980 at Church of the Brethren in Girard.

Brenda is...